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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions - General
1.
A.R.I. products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system designers, installers, operators
and maintenance personnel to comply with all the relevant safety standards.
2.
Installation, operation or maintenance of the product should be done only by qualified workers, technicians and/or
contractors using only good engineering practices, complying with and observing all conventional safety instructions in
order to minimize risk and/or danger and/or hazard to workers, the public or to property in the vicinity in accordance with all
relevant local standards.
3.
Extra safety considerations should be taken with hot and hazardous liquids or in hazardous environments' applications to
avoid bodily/physical harm and damage to public or private property.
4.
All individuals installing operating and/or handling the products including all workers should at all times adhere to the
occupational safety and health (OSH) instructions and wear safety helmets, goggles, gloves, and any other personal safety
equipment required by the local standards and regulations.
5.
Use only appropriate standard tools and equipment operated by qualified operators when installing, operating and
maintaining the product.
6.
Prior to installation, operation, maintenance or any other type of action carried out on the product, read carefully the safety,
installation and operation instructions of the product.
7.
Please note:
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Pressurized fluid and/or gas may be discharged from the product without prior warning. Make sure that the product's outlet
port is not directed toward electrical elements (pumps) or people.
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The pressurized fluid and/or gas that can be discharged from the product may create high noise levels. Take this into
consideration when installing the product in areas sensitive to noise.
8.
Always open and close valves slowly and gradually.
9.
Please note that the maximum working pressure indicated at the product’s specifications table doesn't include pressure
changes caused by water hammer and pressure surge effects. Use the product only according to its designated pressure rate
specifications.
10.
Use the product only for its intended use as designed by A.R.I. Any misuse of the product may lead to undesired damages and
may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with A.R.I. prior to any non-regular use of this product and make no change
or modification to the product without a prior written consent to be provided by A.R.I. at A.R.I.'s sole discretion.
11.
Please note that A.R.I. shall NOT assume any liability with respect to any damage losses and/or expenses caused to any person
and/or property whatsoever unless the product has been duly installed and thereafter maintained in strict compliance with its
designated maintenance Instructions and/or any other installation and operation manuals provided by A.R.I. for the product
and/or applicable ordinances and/or codes.
Safety Instructions - Handling
1.
Shipping and handling the product must be done in a safe and stable manner and in accordance with the relevant standards
and regulations.
2.
Storage should be in the original delivery crates or cases. Storage should be off the ground in a clean, dry indoor area.
3.
For lifting and positioning the product, use only approved lifting equipment operated by authorized employees and
contractors.
4.
Prior to the installation visually verify that the product was not damaged during shipment to the installation site.
Safety Instructions - Installation
1.
Install the product according to the detailed Installation Instructions provided with it by A.R.I. and according to the description
given in this manual.
2.
The user should install a manual Isolation Valve under the product's inlet port.
3.
In all installation sites, the user should enable good visibility and verify that the work and auxiliary equipment used are
done in accordance with the relevant local authorized standards. Extra safety considerations should be taken on hazardous
environment sites.
4.
Check and re-tighten the bolts connecting the product to the pipeline during commissioning and before operating the
product for the first time.