Liquid Controls HAZARDS PRECISION TURBINE FLOWMETERS User Manual
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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.)
• Hydraulic shock
• Excessive vibration
• Closed valves
• Overheating
• Temperature extremes outside of flowmeter ratings
• Excessive flow
• Pressure surges, pulsations
• Lightning
• Seismic load
• Fire/explosion-engulfment
• Snow/ice loads
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N THE
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VENT OF A
G
AS
L
EAK
In the event of a large gas leak
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Evacuate the area and notify the fire department.
In the event of a small, contained gas leak
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Stop the leak and prevent accidental ignition.
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Prevent the entrance of gas into other portions of the buildings. Some gases, such as
LPG, seek lower levels, while other gases seek higher levels.
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Evacuate all people from the danger zone.
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See that the gas is dispersed before resuming business and operating motors.
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If in doubt, notify your local fire department.
I
N THE
E
VENT OF A
G
AS
F
IRE
In the event of large fires or fires that are spreading
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Evacuate the building and notify your local fire department.
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Stop the leakage only if you can safely reach the equipment.
In the event of small, contained fires that you can safely control
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Stop the leakage if you can safely reach the equipment.
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Use the appropriate extinguisher: Class B fire extinguisher, water, fog, etc., depending
on the
materials.
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If in doubt, call your local fire department.