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Remote Proportioning Valve Chapter 2: Safety 8 of 30
2-2 General Safety Information
These Remote Proportioning Valves (or RPVs) are designed to provide safe and reliable
operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and
local safety codes.
To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or
maintaining this equipment, always use good judgment and follow these safe practices:
; Follow all SAFETY CODES.
; Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.
; Have a STABLE WORK PLATFORM when installing or maintaining RPVs
mounted above floor level.
; Disconnect and/or lock out power before servicing or maintaining the RPV (Remote
Proportioning Valves).
; Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this
equipment.
; Operate this equipment within design specifications.
; OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before working on equipment. It
is a good idea to remove the fuses and carry them with you.
; Make sure the machinery is properly GROUNDED before you switch on power.
; When welding in or near this unit be sure VENTILATION is ADEQUATE.
PROTECT adjacent materials from sparks. An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER
should be close at hand and ready for use if needed.
; Do not jump or bypass any electrical safety control.
; Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test equipment, etc. and the unit is
fully reassembled.
; Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information within this
manual should work on this equipment.