HAZARDS MANUAL PRECISION TURBINE FLOWMETERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 Description Introduction System Requirements —System Information —System Considerations —Owner Responsibility Product Information Installation —Unpacking —Installation Considerations —Drawings —Putting Into Service —Placing Into Operation Use —Gas Leaks —Gas Fires Maintenance Removal & Disposal Publication Updates and Translation The most current English versions of all Sponsler publications are available on our website, www.sponsler.com.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS System Information This manual provides warnings and procedures that are intended to inform the owner and operator of potential hazards present when using Sponsler meters and accessories. The reading of these warnings and the avoidance of these hazards is strictly the responsibility of the owner and operator of this equipment. Neglect of this responsibility is not within the control of the manufacturer of the meter and accessories.
SYSTEM INFORMATION System Considerations (continued) The meter and accessories must remain full of product at all times. This will ensure the meter and accessories will have a longer service life. An easy way to accomplish this is to put the meter and accessories in the line below the piping centerline. The meter and accessories should be installed in a bypass loop below the centerline with block valves upstream and down stream.
PRODUCT SELECTION Sponsler components are metallurgically designed to be physically compatible with the given type of liquid. For information on fluid and component compatibility please contact factor. A meter should not be used with a liquid different from the one specified. This could cause components to corrode and result in leaks.
INSTALLATION Unpacking 1. The overall weight is marked on the outside of each box. Boxes and components inside the boxes should be handled with appropriate lifting methods for the weight involved 2. If you receive a cardboard carton, be careful removing staples (if applicable). They can be very sharp. 3. If you receive a larger product that may be bolted, be careful when unbolting it. The product may tip over without restraining bolts. 4.
INSTALLATION Putting Into Service Prior to system start-up, ensure that: 1. The system components are properly secured 2. All connections are tight 3. All valves are in the close position Placing into operation The system must be filled with liquid and be free if air and debris prior to start-up. The system may be filled by gravity or by the use of a pump. Check to determine that all fittings and flanges are tight and liquid lines are closed. 1.
USE Sponsler components are considered pressure accessories only. They are not suitable for preventing system damage or failure. They have not been protected against external or internal damage from system or environmental factors such as: • Overpressurization (pumps size, thermal expansion, blockage discharge etc.
MAINTENANCE Keeping accurate maintenance records can be an excellent tool in determining whether the frequency of inspection/testing is appropriate for a system. There are always hazards associated with maintenance, inspection and testing. As such, the involved personnel must be fully trained, take all necessary precautions, and comply with all local and national legislative requirements.
REMOVAL & DISPOSAL WARNING Relieve Internal Pressure All internal pressure must be relieved to zero pressure before disassembly or inspection of the meter or any of the meter accessories Serious injury or death from fire or explosion could result from maintenance of an improperly depressurized and evacuated system Sponsler meters and accessories are often used with petroleum, LPG, and other liquids which may be explosive, extremely flammable, highly flammable, flammable, very toxic, toxic, oxidizing, ha
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