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Safety Information
Important - Please Read Before Installation
Masoneilan 41005 Series instructions contain
DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION labels, where necessary, to alert
you to safety related or other important information. Read the
instructions carefully
before installing and maintaining your
control valve.
DANGER and WARNING hazards are related
to personal injury.
CAUTION hazards involve equipment or
property damage. Operation of damaged equipment can, under
certain operational conditions, result in degraded process
system performance that can lead to injury or death. Total
compliance with all
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION notices
is required for safe operation.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
Note: Indicates important facts and conditions.
About this Manual
• The information in this manual is subject to change without
prior notice.
• The information contained in this manual, in whole or part,
shall not be transcribed or copied without GE’s written
permission.
• Please report any errors or questions about the information in
this manual to your local supplier.
• These instructions are written specifically for the 41005 Series
control valves, and do not apply for other valves outside of
this product line.
Life Period
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan
41005 Series control valve is 25+ years. To maximize the useful
life of the product it is essential to conduct annual inspections,
routine maintenance and ensure proper installation to avoid
any unintended stresses on the product. The specific operating
conditions will also impact the useful life of the product. Consult
the factory for guidance on specific applications if required prior to
installation.
Warranty
Items sold by General Electric are warranted to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment provided said items are used
according to GE recommended usages. GE reserves the right
to discontinue manufacture of any product or change product
materials, design or specifications without notice.
Note: Prior to installation:
• The valve must be installed, put into service and
maintained by qualified and competent professionals who
have undergone
suitable training.
• Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged
equipment could cause a degradation of the performance
of the system which may lead to personal injury or death.
• Changes to specifications, structure, and components used
may not lead to the revision of this manual unless such
changes affect the function and performance of the product.
• All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed to
ensure all entrained debris has been removed from the
system.
