User's Manual

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SAFETY SUMMARY
Safety precautions are essential whenever electrical or mechanical equipment is involved. Take precautions when han-
dling, servicing, and charging FE-13™ fire suppression systems cylinders. Using this equipment with the respect and
caution demanded will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. If safety precautions are overlooked or ig-
nored, personal injury or property damage may occur.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Always heed these precautions. They are essential to the safe
use of the equipment described in this manual.
WARNING
!
The warning symbol identifies immediate hazards and provides specific instructions or procedures which
if not correctly followed will result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
This caution symbol identifies specific instructions or procedures which if not correctly followed could
result in minor personal injury or equipment or property damage.
The following safety precautions should always be followed:
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of causing
bodily injury, death or property damage.
1. Read and understand this manual and the other documents referenced herein.
2. The valve outlet safety cap and the actuation port protection cap MUST be installed on the cylinder valve at all times
and only removed when performing charging, testing, or salvaging operations in accordance with the procedures
contained in this manual.
3. Wear safety glasses when working with pressurized cylinders and charging equipment
4. Make sure that all control heads, pressure operated control heads, or other type of actuation devices have been
removed from the cylinder valves. Ensure the protection caps are installed before performing any charging, leak tests
or salvage operations.
Don’t get careless. Never assume a cylinder is empty. Treat all cylinders as if they are fully charged.
Smoking is prohibited in FE-13 fill and charging areas.