Woodward 3161 Governor Installation And Operation Manual page 2

DEFINITIONS
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before
installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and
precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
This publication may have been revised or updated since this copy was produced. To verify that
you have the latest revision, be sure to check the publications page on the Woodward website:
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The latest version of most publications is available on the publications page. If your publication is
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Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified mechanical,
electrical, or other operating limits may cause personal injury and/or property damage, including
damage to the equipment. Any such unauthorized modifications: (i) constitute "misuse" and/or
"negligence" within the meaning of the product warranty thereby excluding warranty coverage
for any resulting damage, and (ii) invalidate product certifications or listings.
Revisions—Text changes are indicated by a black line alongside the text.
Woodward reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information provided by Woodward is
believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Woodward unless otherwise expressly
undertaken.
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
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DANGER—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
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WARNING—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
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CAUTION—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
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NOTICE—Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage only (including
damage to the control).
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IMPORTANT—Designates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with an
overspeed shutdown device to protect against runaway or damage to the prime
mover with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the prime mover
control system. An overtemperature or overpressure shutdown device may also
be needed for safety, as appropriate.
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To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging
device, make sure the charging device is turned off before disconnecting the battery
from the system.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling, read
and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
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