SAFETY
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Safety Warnings
When installing, operating, and maintaining McCrometer equipment where hazards may be present, you must
protect yourself by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and be trained to enter conned spaces.
Examples of conned spaces are manholes, pumping stations, pipelines, pits, septic tanks, sewage digesters,
vaults, degreasers, storage tanks, boilers, and furnaces.
You must follow all state and local laws, as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations concerning Personal Protective Equipment, conned-space entry, and exposure to bloodborne
pathogens. Specic requirements can be found in the OSHA section of the Code of Federal Regulations: 29 CFR,
1910.132 - 1910.140, Personal Protective Equipment; CFR Title 29, Part 1910.146, Permit-Required Conned-Spaces; and
29 CFR, 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens.
SAFETY
Safety Symbols
Throughout this manual are safety warning and caution information boxes. Each warning and caution box will be
identied by a large symbol indicating the type of information contained in the box. The symbols are explained
below:
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This symbol indicates important safety information. Failure to follow the instructions can
result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates important information. Failure to follow the instructions can result in
permanent damage to the meter or installation site.
WARNING!
Incorrect installation or removal of FPI Mag meters can result in serious injury or death. Read the
instructions in this manual on the proper procedures carefully.
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WARNING!
Never enter a conned space without testing the air at the top, middle, and bottom of the space. The
air may be toxic, oxygen decient, or explosive. Do not trust your senses to determine if the air is safe. You
cannot see or smell many toxic gases.
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WARNING!
Never enter a conned space without the proper safety equipment. You may need a respirator, gas
detector, tripod, lifeline, and other safety equipment.
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WARNING!
Pressurized pipes should only be hot tapped, cut, or drilled by qualied personnel. If possible,
depressurize and drain the pipe before attempting any installation.
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WARNING!
Carefully read all safety warning tags attached to the meter.
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WARNING!
Never enter a conned space without standby/rescue personnel within earshot. Standby/rescue
personnel must know what action to take in case of an emergency.
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