Liquid Controls HAZARDS PRECISION TURBINE FLOWMETERS - Manual (Page 10)

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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, harmful, or
corrosive. Extreme situations may arise leading to severe injury or fatality if appropriate safety
precautions are not followed.
Consult with your local fire department and state and local codes to make sure that you are adequately
prepared for level of hazard present. This may require special tools such as no sparking screwdrivers,
wrenches, etc., or restriction of power equipment.
Make sure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken. Provide for proper ventilation,
temperature control, fire prevention, and evacuation and fire management.
Removal of Sponsler Components
• Relieve internal pressure of the system prior to removal or disassembly of the Sponsler
components
• Drain product from the Sponsler components. The drained fluid should be handled in accordance
with all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Remove all the Sponsler components from the system
Disposal
Dispose of any fluid according to the requirements of all state, local, and federal regulation