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>> 2. WARNINGS
1. In order to avoid possible injury to personnel or damage to any equipment any ‘WARNING
and CAU ION’ notes must be strictly adhered to. Modification of this product, substitution of
non-approved components and use of maintenance procedures other than those detailed
within this document could drastically affect the performance, nullify any warranty and be
hazardous to personnel and equipment.
2. Personal injury, equipment damage, leakage due to escaping gas or failure of pressure
containing component may result if the valve or ancillaries are over pressured or installed
where service condition exceed the limits detailed in the manufacturer’s specification or on
the valve nameplate. o avoid such injury or damage a relief valve for over pressure
protection should be provide as required by industry and sound engineering practices or
applicable safety codes.
3. Due to the possibility of both elevated and low temperatures occurring on exposed surfaces of
the valve assembly during operation, adequate safety precautions must be taken. his may
involve insulating the valve assembly or the provision of safety clothing and equipment to
avoid personal injury.
4. It is a requirement of PER 1999 that both the maximum working pressure and temperature
of the valve are detailed on the nameplate. he stated values must be adhered to separately
and in isolation. Attention must be paid to the combined pressure and temperature
characteristics of the appropriate valve pressure containment material group as stated in
ASME / ANSI B 16.34.
5. When purchased each valve / trim configuration and construction materials are specifically
selected to satisfy the particular application, conditions of flow, temperature, pressure drop
and controlled fluid conditions for corrosion and erosion. Included within the Pneucon Valve
selection process is the consideration of the amount of power conversion allowed to reduce
vibration levels within the valve and also the materials of construction are specifically
selected for each application. he valve must not be used on any other application, without a
review by Pneucon Valve.
6. he valve is not suitable for fire safe service and is not certified for this application or duty.
Unless otherwise detailed in the quotation and order documentation the valve will not have
been designed to deal with excessive seismic activity or bending moments resulting from
misaligned pipe work.
7. It is not intended that externally applied lever arms will be used on the valve.
>> 3. HANDLING
1. he weight of the control valve assembly can cause serious injury if it is not handled
correctly, using the necessary protective clothing and safety equipment. Adequate lifting
equipment must be used and properly attached. Where lifting eyes are provided with the
equipment these should be used to enable safe handling of the valve. All lifting equipments
should be used within its defined limitations., applicable codes and safe industrial practices
including (but not limited to ) the following :
•Slings to be free of kinks.
•Lifting hooks to be positioned directly over the load to avoid any severe swinging
when lifted.
•he operator shall ensure that the load is safe and well secured.
2. When lifting the equipment ensure that any slings or hoists are positioned to avoid any
damage to the accessories or tubing mounted on the valve.
3. All eyebolts should have a shoulder, which butts against the tapped hole. Use American Drill
Bushing CO ADB2300 series safety hoist rings or equivalent should be used. he following
table details the safety hoist thread size and the appropriate safe loading that can be applied.
