Crystal CPF High Pressure Hose and Fittings - Manual (Page 3)

Crystal Safety Guide for Using Hose Assemblies and Fittings  1
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INTRODUCTION
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WARNING: Failure or improper selection or improper use of Hose Assemblies, or fittings (“Products”) can cause death, personal injury and property
damage. Possible consequences of failure or improper selection or improper use of these Products include but are not limited to:
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Fittings thrown off at high speed.
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High velocity fluid discharge.
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Explosion or burning of the conveyed fluid.
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Contact with suddenly moving or falling objects that are controlled by the conveyed fluid.
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Injections by high-pressure fluid discharge.
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Dangerously whipping Hose Assemblies.
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Contact with conveyed fluids that may be hot, cold, toxic or otherwise injurious.
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Sparking or explosion caused by static electricity buildup or other sources of electricity.
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Sparking or explosion while spraying paint or flammable liquids.
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Electrocution from high voltage electric powerlines.
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Injuries resulting from inhalation, ingestion or exposure to fluids.
Note: Before selecting or using any of these Crystal Engineering Products, it is important that you read and follow the instructions below. None of Crystal
Engineering’s Hose Assemblies and Fittings are approved for in flight aerospace applications.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Scope
This safety guide provides instructions for selecting and using (including installing and maintaining) these products. For convenience, all assemblies made
with Hose are called “Hose Assemblies”. All products commonly called “fittings”, “adapters”, or “couplings” are called “Fittings”. This safety guide is a supplement
to and is to be used with, the specific Crystal Engineering publications for the specific Hose Assemblies and Fittings that are being considered for use.
Fail Safe
Hose Assemblies and Fittings can and do fail without warning for many reasons. Design all systems and equipment in a fail-safe mode, so that failure of the
Hose Assembly or Fitting will not endanger persons or property.
Distribution
Provide a copy of this safety guide to each person that is responsible for selecting or using Hose Assembly and Fitting products. Do not select or use Crystal
Engineering Hose Assemblies or Fittings without thoroughly reading and understanding this safety guide as well as the specific Crystal Engineering publica-
tions for the products considered or selected.