Curtiss-Wright 2600 Series, Maintenance Manual

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2. Safety Warning and Instruction System
You will find safety warnings and instruction labels throughout this manual. These have been included to
ensure your safety and must be followed. Safety labels are vertically oriented rectangles as shown in the
samples below. These labels consist of three panels inside a border. Each safety label will communicate the
following three key pieces of information. This information is communicated using narrative and pictorials.
The nature and severity of the hazard
The consequence of the hazard, if not avoided
The precautions and measures required to avoid the hazard.
The top panel of the safety label illustrates the signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) which
communicates the severity of the hazard, per the above explanations. The center panel contains a pictorial
which communicates the nature of the hazard, and the possible consequence of hazard, if not avoided. In
some cases, the pictorial may depict the precautions or measures required to avoid the hazard. The bottom
panel will then contain the remaining narrative information needed to ensure all three key pieces of
information have been conveyed.
General Safety Instructions
The maintenance manual is provided by Farris Engineering, a business unit
of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Company, to its customers as general
guidance for the repair and maintenance of Farris valves described herein.
Pressure relief/safety valves are critical components in pressurized
systems to ensure the safety of people, the environment, and property.
Always follow all manufacturer and industry standard recommendations
relating to proper installation, testing, maintenance, and reconditioning.
This manual should not be considered an exhaustive manual. Certain
configurations, applications, and usages may not be covered. If there is
specific information needed which is not covered in this manual, the
customer is advised to contact Farris using the contact information on the
back of this manual. All information presented in this manual is subject to
change without notice. The purchaser should contact Farris regarding any
possible changes in information or specifications.
To ensure reliable and safe operation, installation, testing, maintenance,
adjustment, and repair of Farris valves, these activities shall only be
performed by qualified personnel having the required skills and training.
DANGER:
Indicates hazards which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
“NOTICE” is reserved for
instructions given to prevent
property, product, or
environmental harm.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” indicates
processes or procedures recom-
mended to ensure safety.
No repair, assembly, adjustment or testing performed by individuals other
than Farris-authorized representatives shall be covered by the warranty
extended by Farris to its customers. All applicable regulations, directives,
codes and standards shall be adhered to when performing these activities.
Failure to follow proper test procedures or failure to use proper test
equipment will lead to incorrect test results, damage to the valve and will
invalidate the warranty.
Likewise, use of parts in any maintenance or repair activity other than
factory-supplied OEM parts will invalidate the warranty extended by Farris
to its customers. Incorrect selection or application of Farris valves on the
part of the customer is not covered by the warranty extended by Farris to
its customers.
These general safety instructions have been provided not only to protect
the product and warranty but also are provided for an individual’s personal
safety in handling Farris pressure relief valves. Failure to follow these
procedures could result in severe bodily harm or even death.
Content included here will
describe the nature of the
dangerous condition and/or
how to prevent the danger
hazard from occurring.
DANGER
Content included here will
describe the nature of the
warning condition and/or
how to prevent the warning
hazard from occurring.
WARNING
When using cleaning solvents,
take precautions to protect
yourself from potential danger
from breathing fumes,
chemical burns, or explosion.
Dispose of the waste
according to applicable
rules and regulations.
CAUTION
Content included here
will describe instruction
regarding how to prevent
property, product or
environmental harm.
NOTICE
Content included here will
describe processes or
procedures which ensure
safety if properly followed.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS