Hale Torrent SVS Stainless Steel Valves - Manual (Page 7)

7 Torrent SVS Installation / Service Manual
p/n: 029-0020-90-0
Safety Precautions
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1 Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT !
THE HALE TORRENT SVS VALVES ARE DESIGNED FOR OPTIMUM SAFETY OF
ITS OPERATORS. FOR ADDED PROTECTION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE SAFETY
GUIDELINES LISTED IN THIS SECTION AND ADHERE TO ALL WARNING, DAN-
GER, CAUTION AND IMPORTANT NOTES FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL.
THIS SECTION ON SAFETY MUST BE CAREFULLY READ, UNDERSTOOD AND
ADHERED TO STRICTLY BY ALL INSTALLERS AND OPERATORS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE SVS VALVES. FAILURE TO FOL-
LOW THE INSTALLATION, LUBRICATION, AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
SET FORTH IN THIS INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE MANUAL MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
WHEN DEVELOPING DEPARTMENTAL APPARATUS OPERATING PROCEDURES
INCORPORATE THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS AS WRITTEN HEREIN.
Hale is a registered trademark of Hale Products, Incorporated. All other brand and
product names are the trademarks of their respective holders.
1.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES
Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning
any installation or service process.
❑ Use care when removing the Torrent SVS Valve from its packaging to pre-
vent personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
WARNING !
THE WEIGHT OF THE TORRENT SVS VALVES VARIES ACCORDING TO SIZE.
CHECK YOUR BILL OF LADING FOR THE APPROXIMATE WEIGHT. WHERE
DEEMED NECESSARY, BE CERTAIN TO USE PROPER LIFTING SUPPORT
DEVICES OR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL.
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY INSPECTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR
SERVICE OF ANY KIND ON THE EQUIPMENT, VERIFY THE PRESSURE HAS
BEEN RELEASED FROM THE SYSTEM. LOCK OUT THE EQUIPMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
❑ Installation should be performed by a trained and qualified installer. Be sure
the installer has sufficient knowledge, experience and the proper tools before
attempting any installation.