Amico Threaded Ball-Valve User Manual
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Introduction
Medical Facility Responsibility
Precautions
Amico Shutoff Valves are used to stop the flow of medical gas or vacuum in the medical gas distribution pipeline in cases
of emergency or maintenance.
Valve Boxes must be installed to enclose the shutoff valves when the valves are located in areas accessible to
unauthorized personnel.
The installation and maintenance should be conducted in accordance with the following standards:
• NFPA 99
• CSA Z7396.1
Amico Shutoff Valves and Valve Boxes will perform in conformity with the descriptions contained in this manual and
accompanying labels and/or inserts when assembled, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the
instructions provided.
Shutoff Valves must be inspected periodically. A defective product should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing,
plainly worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repairs or replacements become
necessary, please contact your local distributor.
In this manual, notice the key words:
WARNING:
used to denote steps which can prevent injury.
NOTE:
used to point out helpful information.
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