Safety Information - GE Baker Hughes Masoneilan 31000 Series Instruction Manual

Safety Information

Important - Please Read Before Installation
Masoneilan 31000 Series Valve 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.
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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
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.
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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 BHGE'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 31000 Series
Valve, and do not apply for other valves outside of this
product line.
Life Period
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan 31000
Series 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 BHGE 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 BHGE recommended usages. BHGE reserves the right to
discontinue manufacture of any product or change product
materials, design or specifications without notice.
This instruction manual applies to the Masoneilan 31000 Series
Valve.
The Valve and Actuator:
• 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 air supply to the actuator must be turned off.
• All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed
to ensure all entrained debris has been removed from
the system.
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