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TESCOM™ Safety, Installation, Operations & Service Manual
Content
December 2020
Installation Manual
TR000238ENUS-01_12-20
• Someuidswhenburningdonotexhibitavisibleame.Useextremecaution
wheninspectingand/orservicingsystemsusingammableuidstoavoiddeathor
serious injury to personnel. Provide a device to warn personnel of these dangerous
conditions.
• Many gases can cause suffocation. Make certain the area is well ventilated. Provide a
device to warn personnel of lack of Oxygen.
• Never use oil or grease on these regulators, valves, or accessories unless
recommendedasspeciedinOperationsandServiceprocedures.Oilandgreaseare
easilyignitedandmaycombineviolentlywithsomeuidsunderpressure.
• Haveemergencyequipmentintheareaiftoxicorammableuidsareused.
• Upstream filters are recommended for use with all fluids.
• Donotbleedsystembylooseningttings.
• Prevent icing of the equipment by removing excess moisture from the gas.
• Always use proper thread lubricants and sealants on tapered pipe threads.
Intended Use
Regulators: Pressure regulators are intended to be used to regulate the pressure at which
uidsareadministeredinanapplication.Additionalregulationsthatsupplementorlimit
theintendedusemayapplydependingontheregulatorandmediaorindustry-specic
standards. Regulators are not intended for use as a pressure or safety relief valve.
Valves:TESCOMValvesareintendedtobeusedtocontrolgasowinpipedsystems.They
are not intended for use as a pressure reducer.
Installation
CAUTION
Do not open packaging until ready for installation or in a clean environment. Product is
cleanedinaccordancewithCGA4.1andASTMG93,VericationType1,Test1andTest2.
WithperiodicvericationofcleaningprocesstoMIL-STD-1330D.
WARNING
Makesurethatthecomponentsandmaterialsusedintheuidhandlingsystemare
compatiblewiththeuidandhavetheproperpressurerating.Failuretodosocanresultin
death, serious injury, and/or property damage.
Inspect the regulator, valve, and accessories for physical damage and contamination. Do
not connect the regulator, valve, or accessory if you detect oil, grease, or damaged parts. If
the regulator, valve, or accessory is damaged, contact your local TESCOM representative to
have the regulator cleaned or repaired.
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