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Baker Hughes
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Proper installation and start-up is essential to the safe and reliable operation of
all valve products. The relevant procedures recommended by Baker Hughes, and
described in these instructions, are effective methods of performing the required
tasks.
It is important to note that these instructions contain various “safety messages”
which should be carefully read in order to minimize the risk of personal injury, or
the possibility that improper procedures will be followed which may damage the
involved Baker Hughes product, or render it unsafe. It is also important to understand
that these “safety messages” are not exhaustive. Baker Hughes can not possibly
know, evaluate, and advise any customer of all of the conceivable ways in which
tasks might be performed, or of the possible hazardous consequences of each way.
Consequently, Baker Hughes has not undertaken any such broad evaluation and,
thus, anyone who uses a procedure and/or tool, which is not recommended by Baker
Hughes, or deviates from Baker Hughes recommendations, must be thoroughly
satisfied that neither personal safety, nor valve safety, will be jeopardized by the
method and/or tools selected. Contact your local GTC™ (Green Tag Center )if there
are any questions relative to tools/methods.
The installation and start-up of valves and/or valve products may involve proximity
to fluids at extremely high pressure and/or temperature. Consequently, every
precaution should be taken to prevent injury to personnel during the performance of
any procedure. These precautions should consist of, but are not limited to, ear drum
protection, eye protection, and the use of protective clothing, (i.e., gloves, etc.) when
personnel are in, or around, a valve work area. Due to the various circumstances
and conditions in which these operations may be performed on Baker Hughes
products, and the possible hazardous consequences of each way, Baker Hughes
can not possibly evaluate all conditions that might injure personnel or equipment.
Nevertheless, Baker Hughes does offer certain Safety Precautions, listed in Section
II, for customer information only.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser or user of Baker Hughes valves/equipment to
adequately train all personnel who will be working with the involved valves/equipment.
For more information on training schedules, please contact your local GTC (Green
Tag Center). Further, prior to working with the involved valves/equipment, personnel
who are to perform such work should become thoroughly familiar with the contents of
these instructions.
Wear necessary
protective equipment to
avoid possible personal
injury.
Improper tools or
improper use of right
tools could result in
personal injury or
product damage.
All potential hazards
may not be covered in
this manual.
III. Safety Notice