GE Masoneilan 48000 Series, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
Important - Please read before installation
The 48000 Series Control Valves 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 control valve. 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.
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 written permission.
• Please report any errors or questions about the information in
this manual to your local supplier.
• These instructions are written specifically for the 48000 Series
Control Valves, and do not apply for other valves outside of this
product line.
Life Period
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan 48000
Series Control Valves 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.
Warranty
Items sold by General Electric 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 GE's recommended usages. GE reserves the right
to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product
materials, design or specifications without notice.
This instruction manual applies to the 48000 Series Control Valves.
Note:
• The control valves MUST BE installed, put into service and
maintained by qualified and competent professionals who
have undergone suitable training.
• 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.
• All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed to
ensure all entrained debris has been removed from the
system.
Note: Indicates important facts and condition