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Safety Warning & Instruction System
General Safety Instructions
You will find safety warnings and instruction labels in this manual. These have been included to ensure your
safety and must be followed. Safety labels are vertically oriented rectangles as shown in the samples below.
These labels consist of three panels inside a border. Each safety label will communicate the following three
key pieces of information using narrative and pictorials.
The nature and severity of the hazard.
The consequence of the hazard, if not avoided.
The precautions and measures required to avoid the hazard.
The top panel of the safety label illustrates the signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) which
communicates the severity of the hazard, per the explanations to the right. The center panel contains a
pictorial which communicates the nature of the hazard, and the possible consequence of hazard if not
avoided. In some cases, the pictorial may depict the precautions or measures required to avoid the hazard.
The bottom panel will then contain the remaining narrative information needed to ensure all three key pieces
of information have been conveyed.
These general installation and maintenance instructions are provided
by Farris Engineering to its customers as general guidance for the handling,
storage, and installation of Farris valves. Pressure relief valves are critical
components in pressurized systems that ensure the safety of personnel and
property. Always follow all manufacturer and industry standard recommenda-
tions relating to proper installation, testing, maintenance, and reconditioning.
This should not be considered an exhaustive manual and it does not
cover the full maintenance and repair of valves. Certain configurations,
applications, and usages may not be covered. All information presented
in this manual is subject to change without notice. If there is specific
information needed that is not covered in this manual, the customer
is advised to contact Farris. The purchaser should also contact Farris
regarding any possible changes in information or specifications.
Please use the contact information on the back of this manual.
DANGER:
Indicates hazards which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING:
Indicates hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates hazards which, if not
avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
“NOTICE” is reserved for
instructions given to prevent
property, product, or
environmental harm.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” indicates
processes or procedures recom-
mended to ensure safety.
To ensure reliable and safe operation of Farris valves, installation, testing,
maintenance, adjustment, and repair shall only be performed by qualified
personnel having the required skills and training. No repair, assembly,
adjustment or testing performed by individuals other than Farris-authorized
representatives shall be covered by the warranty extended by Farris to its
customers. All applicable regulations, directives, codes and standards shall
be adhered to when performing these activities. Failure to follow proper
test procedures or failure to use proper test equipment will lead to
incorrect test results, damage to the valve and will invalidate the warranty.
Likewise, use of parts in any maintenance or repair activity other than
factory-supplied OEM parts will invalidate the warranty extended by Farris
to its customers. Incorrect selection or application of Farris valves on the
part of the customer is not covered by the warranty extended by Farris to
its customers.
These general instructions have been provided not only to ensure the
proper installation and maintenance of Farris pressure relief valves,
but also to provide for the safety of personnel who handle our products.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in severe bodily harm
or even death.
Content included here will
describe the nature of the
dangerous condition and/or
how to prevent the danger
hazard from occurring.
DANGER
Content included here will
describe the nature of the
warning condition and/or
how to prevent the warning
hazard from occurring.
WARNING
Content included here will
describe the nature of the
caution condition and/or
how to prevent the caution
hazard from occurring.
CAUTION
Content included here
will describe instructions
regarding how to prevent
property, product or
environmental harm.
NOTICE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Content included here will
describe processes or
procedures which ensure
safety if properly followed.
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