GE Masoneilan 10000 Series Instruction Manual page 4

Safety Information
Important - Please Read Before Installation
Masoneilan 10000 Series Control Valve instructions contain
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION labels, where necessary,
to alert you to safety related or other important information.
Read the instructions carefully before installing and maintaining
your control valve. DANGER and WARNING hazards are
related to personal injury. CAUTION hazards involve equipment
or property damage. Operation of damaged equipment can,
under certain operational conditions, result in degraded process
system performance that can lead to injury or death. Total
compliance with all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION
notices is required for safe operation.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
Note: Indicates important facts and conditions.
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About this Manual
• The information in this manual is subject to change without prior
notice.
• The information contained in this manual, in whole or part, shall
not be transcribed or copied without GE's written permission.
• Please report any errors or questions about the information in
this manual to your local supplier.
• These instructions are written specifically for the 10000 Series
Control Valve, and do not apply for other valves outside of this
product line.
Life Period
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan 10000
Series control valve is 25+ years. To maximize the useful life of
the product it is essential to conduct annual inspections, routine
maintenance and ensure proper installation to avoid any unintended
stresses on the product. The specific operating conditions will also
impact the useful life of the product. Consult the factory for guidance
on specific applications if required prior to installation.
Warranty
Items sold by General Electric are warranted to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of shipment provided said items are used according
to GE recommended usages. GE reserves the right to discontinue
manufacture of any product or change product materials, design
or specifications without notice.
This instruction manual applies to the Masoneilan 10000 Series
Control Valve.
The Control Valve and Actuator:
• MUST BE installed, put into service and maintained by
qualified and competent professionals who have undergone
suitable training.
• Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged
equipment could cause a degradation of the performance of
the system which may lead to personal injury or death.
• Changes to specifications, structure, and components used
may not lead to the revision of this manual unless such
changes affect the function and performance of the product.
• All air supply to the actuator must be turned off.
• All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed
to ensure all entrained debris has been removed from
the system.
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