Installation and Operation Manual
Argos WA - Pressure Regulating Valve
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1 – INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING
It should be clearly understood that the information given under the Commissioning Instructions below do not intend to
revoke or substitute instructions laid by any relevant entity and reference should be made to the relevant Standards and/or
existent recommendations on this subject.
It is implied that before Commissioning the performance of the appropriate "Cleaning and Purification Procedures" will
be observed and all the instructions contained in "Pressurization" and "Labor Safety and Health Standards" shall be strictly
attended.
The recommendations of valves' suppliers, as for instance, "open slowly" or "open very slowly" should be strictly
observed.
1.1 – SAFETY AND HEALTH
Regulators, valves, and other pressurized components that contain toxic or flammable gases, or other hazardous
products, are potentially dangerous if not correctly operated and maintained. It is mandatory that all users of these
equipments are properly instructed and warned on their potential danger, and certify yourself that the personnel
responsible for installation, test, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the plant are skilled enough to perform
their duties. Instruction manuals are provided for orientation of the operators, but it is supposed that they have a basic
knowledge level. If any doubts or ambiguities remain that could affect the proper procedures ask Gascat, which will be
pleased to instruct, or to provide the suitable service or instruction. NOT TO TAKE ANY RISK. Our telephone, fax
numbers, and e-mail are the following:
Gascat Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
Rodovia SP 73, 1141 – Indaiatuba / São Paulo.
CEP 13347-390 – Brazil
Phone: 55 19 3936-9300
Fax: 55 19 3935-6009
The comments below, while not completely inclusive, provide guidance on possible sources of risk to safety and health.
1.1.1 – NOISE
Regulators, valves, and other pressure reducers can produce high noise levels, which can be harmful to persons
exposed to them for long periods of time. Users should assure themselves that appropriate provisions will be taken, in
order to foresee health safety of employees and/or third parties, according to valid standards and recommendations.
