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SAFETY W
ARNINGS
Dampeners should only be installed, operated and repaired by experienced and trained professional mechanics.
Read and observe all instructions and safety warnings in this Manual before installing, operating or repairing
dampeners.
S
AFETY
S
YMBOLS
The following symbols indicate cautions, warnings and notes that must be observed for safe and satisfactory
installation, operation and maintenance of dampener.
WARNINGS
Danger of serious injury or death could occur if these warnings are ignored.
CAUTIONS
Equipment damage, injury or death could occur if these cautions are not observed.
NOTES
Special instructions for safe and satisfactory installation, operation and maintenance.
G
ENERAL
S
AFETY
C A U T I O N !
Observe all safety symbols in installation and
operation instructions.
The internal dampener pressure will equal the
maximum fluid pressure of the system in which it
is installed.
DO NOT
exceed maximum allowable working
pressure (MAWP) specified on dampener serial
tag or marked on dampener. If serial tag is
missing,
DO NOT
use dampener without
consulting distributor or factory for maximum
pressure rating.
Always make sure safety shutoff valves,
regulators, pressure relief valves, gauges, etc.
are working properly before starting system or
assembly.
Verify dampener model received against
purchase order and shipper.
Before starting a system or assembly make
certain the discharge point of the piping system is
clear and safe, and all persons have been warned
to stand clear.
DO NOT
put your face or body near dampener
when the system or assembly is operating, or
dampener is pressurized.
DO NOT
operate a dampener that is leaking,
damaged, corroded or otherwise unable to
contain internal fluid, air or gas pressure.
DO NOT
pump incompatible fluids through
dampener. Consult distributor or factory if you
are not sure of the compatibility of system fluids
with dampener materials.
Dampeners are designed to operate with
compressed air or clean dry Nitrogen
only
. Other
compressed gases have not been tested and may
be unsafe to use. DO NOT USE OXYGEN.
Always shut off air supply, remove internal
dampener pressure, and shut dampener isolation
valve before performing dampener maintenance
or repair.
Remove all pressure from dampener AND
pumping system before disassembly, removal or
maintenance.
Static spark can cause an explosion resulting
in severe injury or death. Ground dampeners
and
pumping
system when
pumping
flammable fluids or operating in flammable
environments.
NOTE: EC standard EN-13463-1 and EN-
13463-5 (ATEX) require grounding (earthing)
on dampeners when the potential for static
sparking is present. A grounding point is
located and marked on ATEX specific
dampener models.
