D I S T R I B U T E D V A L V E S
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02/2011 / IOM-WHE-CHECK-822
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
8.
If the valve, in service, is exposed to hazards such as excessive piping system reaction
forces and movements, contact the factory, to confirm that the valve design is suitable for
the application. The factory requires a complete description of the hazard before making
any recommendations.
9.
If the valve, in service, is exposed to hazards such as corrosive or abrasive fluids or
atmospheric conditions, contact the factory, to confirm that the valve design
is suitable for the application. The factory requires a complete description of the hazard
before making any recommendations.
10.
The valve has been designed and manufactured so that under normal operating
conditions hazards such as material fatique, brittle fracture, creep rupture, or buckling
will not occur. Do not operate the valve beyond the pressures and temperatures marked
on the nameplate. The factory requires a complete description of the hazard before
making any recommendations.
11.
The user is responsible for minimizing other hazards associated with the construction,
operation and maintenance of high pressure piping systems, such as:
a.
Provisions for the release or blow off of pressure.
b.
Prevention of physical access to system under pressure
c.
Prevention of physical access to surfaces of extreme temperature
d.
Provisions for inspection
e.
Provisions for draining and venting
f.
Provisions for filling
g.
Provisions for equipment access
h.
Prevention of over-pressurization, over-heating, and over-filling.
i.
Provisions for fault indication
12.
The user is responsible for meeting applicable local safety regulations.
