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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which
is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warning.ca.gov.
CAUTION:
All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the
proper application, installation, and maintenance of systems in accordance
with all applicable codes ordinances.
CAUTION:
If the backflow preventer is not installed, commissioned and
maintained properly, according to the instructions contained in this manual, it
may not operate correctly and may endanger the user.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all the connecting pipework is water tight.
CAUTION:
When making the water connections, make sure that the backflow
preventer connecting pipework is not mechanically over-stressed. Over time
this could cause breakages, with consequent water losses which, in turn,
could cause harm to property and/or people.
Caleffi shall not be liable for damages resulting from stress corrosion, misapplication or
misuse of its products.
This safety alert symbol will be used in this manual to draw attention to safety related
instructions. When used, the safety alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD.
CAUTION:
Water temperatures higher than 100 degrees F can be dangerous.
During the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the backflow
preventer, take the necessary precautions to ensure that such temperatures
do not endanger people.
CAUTION:
In the case of highly aggressive water, arrangements must be
made to treat the water before it enters the backflow preventer, in accordance
with current legislations. Otherwise, the valve may be damaged and will not
operate correctly.
