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Safety information
Safe operation of these products can only be guaranteed if they are properly installed,
commissioned, used and maintained by qualified personnel (see paragraph ‘permits
to work’ page 6) in compliance with the operating instructions. General installation
and safety instructions for pipeline and plant construction, as well as the proper use
of tools and safety equipment must also be complied with.
Safety note - Handling precautions
PTFE
Within its working temperature range PTFE is a completely inert material, but when
heated to its sintering temperature it gives rise to gaseous decomposition products or
fumes, which can produce unpleasant effects if inhaled.The inhalation of these fumes
is easily prevented by applying local exhaust ventilation to atmosphere as near to their
source as possible.
Smoking should be prohibited in workshops where PTFE is handled because tobacco
contaminated with PTFE will during burning give rise to polymer fumes. It is therefore
important to avoid contamination of clothing, especially the pockets, with PTFE and to
maintain a reasonable standard or personal cleanliness by washing hands and removing
any PTFE particles lodged under the fingernails.
VITON
If Viton has been subjected to a temperature approaching 315°C (599°F) or higher it
may have decomposed and formed hydrofluoric acid. Avoid skin contact and inhalation
of any fumes as the acid will cause deep skin burns and damage the respiratory system.
Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical
Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended use / application.
The products listed in the table on page 5 comply with the requirements of the
European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, carry the mark when so required
and fall within the Pressure Equipment Directive categories stated.
i) The products have been specifically designed for use on steam, air or condensate,
which are in Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive.
The products’ use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax
Sarco should be contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application
being considered.
ii) Check material suitability, pressure and temperature and their maximum and minimum
values. If the maximum operating limits of the product are lower than those of the system
in which it is being fitted, or if malfunction of the product could result in a dangerous
overpressure or overtemperature occurrence, ensure a safety device is included in
the system to prevent such over-limit situations.
iii) Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow.
iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be
induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer
to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise them.
v) Remove protection covers from all connections and protective film from all name-
plates, where appropriate, before installation on steam or other high temperature
applications.
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