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This manual provides warnings and procedures that are intended to inform the owner/operator of
the hazards present when using the Tuthill Transfer Systems, TUTHILL meters and other products.
The reading of these warnings and the avoidance of such hazards is strictly in the hands of the
owner/operator of the equipment. Neglect of that responsibility is not within the control of the
manufacturer of the flow meter.
Read this manual as well as the literature provided in your
owner’s manual. If you have any questions, consult with
your full-service distributor or call the Service Department at
Tuthill Transfer Systems, TUTHILL meters at 800-634-2695.
Please have the following information available when you
make inquiries, order replacement parts, or schedule ser-
vice. If a specific meter accessory is involved, please pro-
vide the model and serial number of the accessory in ques-
tion.
Meter Serial Number:
____________________________
Your Full Service Distributor:
Name:
________________________________
Telephone:
_________________________________
IN THE EVENT OF A GAS LEAK
In the event of a large gas leak:
Evacuate the area and notify the fire department or oth-
er appropriate authorities.
In the event of a small, contained gas leak:
Isolate and stop the leak
Prevent accidental ignition
Prevent entrance of gas into other portions of the build-
ing. Be aware that LPG is heaver than air and will seek
lower levels
Evacuate all people from the danger zone
See that the gas is dispersed before resuming the busi-
ness and operations. If in doubt, notify your local au-
thorities.
IN THE EVENT OF A GAS FIRE
In the event of large fires or fires that are spreading:
Evacuate the building and notify your local fire department.
Stop the leakage only if you can safely reach the equipment.
In the event of small, contained fires that you can safely
control:
Stop the leakage if you can safely reach the equipment.
Then use the appropriate extinguisher: Class B fire extin-
guisher, water, fog, etc. depending on the equipment. If in
doubt, call your local fire department.
The meters non-shock maximum operating pressure is indi-
cated on the meter name plate. The meter should never be
operated in excess of this pressure. Care should be taken
to eliminate thermal and hydraulic shock conditions, so that
they do not exceed the meters maximum working pressure.
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