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Safety Information
Important - Please read before installation
These instructions contain
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
labels, where necessary, to alert you to safety related or other
important information. Read the instructions carefully before
installing and maintaining your regulator.
DANGER
and
WARNING
hazards are related to personal injury.
CAUTION
hazards involve equipment or property damage. Operation
of damaged
equipment can, under certain operational
conditions, result in degraded process system performance
that can lead to injury or death. Total compliance with all
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
notices is required for safe
operation.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
When used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
Note: Indicates important facts and conditions.
About this Manual
• The information in this manual is subject to change without
prior notice.
• The information contained in this manual, in whole or part, shall not
be transcribed or copied without Baker Hughes’s written permission.
• Please report any errors or questions about the information in
this manual to your local supplier.
• This model is the “Microflow” equivalent of the 526-536 Back
Pressure Regulators.
• These instructions are written specifically for the Masoneilan
Model 536V Back Pressure Regulator, and do not apply for
other regulators outside of this product line.
Useful Life
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan regulator
model 536V is 25+ years. To maximize the useful life of the product,
it is essential to conduct annual inspections, routine maintenance
and ensure proper installation to avoid any unintended stresses
on the product. The specific operating conditions will also impact
the useful life of the product. Consult the factory for guidance on
specific applications if required prior to installation.
Spare parts
When performing maintenance, always use Masoneilan
replacement parts. Parts are obtainable through your local Baker
Hughes Representative or Spare Parts Department. When
ordering parts, always include Masoneilan Model and serial
numbers shown on serial plate.
After sales Department
Baker Hughes has a highly skilled After Sales Department
available for start-up, maintenance and repair of our regulators
and components parts. Contact the nearest Masoneilan Sales
Office or Representative.
Training
Baker Hughes regularly holds training seminars for technicians in
its factory. Please contact your local Masoneilan Representative
or our Training Department.
Note: Care must be exercised when unpacking the regula-
tor to prevent damage. Should any problems arise, contact
After Sales Department. Be sure to include Masoneilan
Serial and Model numbers in all correspondence.
Warranty
Items sold by Baker Hughes are warranted to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of shipment, provided said items are used according to
Baker Hughes recommended usages. Baker Hughes reserves
the right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change
product materials, design or specifications without notice.
Note: Prior to installation:
• The regulator must be installed, put into service and maintained
by qualified and competent professionals who have undergone
suitable training.
• All surrounding pipelines must be thoroughly flushed to ensure
all entrained debris has been removed from the system.
• Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged
equipment could cause a degradation of the performance of the
system which may lead to personal injury or death.
• Changes to specifications, structure, and components used
may not lead to the revision of this manual unless such changes
affect the function and performance of the product.
