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Section 1
Rev. 06/15
Safety, Installation, Operations & Service Manual
DOPSM2080X012
Section 1: Symbols
1.1 Symbols
Paragraphs highlighted by the CAUTION icon contain information that must be followed to
maintain a safe and successful operating environment.
Paragraphs highlighted by the WARNING icon contain information about practices or cir-
cumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage or economic loss.
Section 2:
Safety and Installation Precautions
2.1 Regulators and Valves
Do not attempt to select, install, use, or maintain this regulator, valve, or accessory
until you have read and fully and fully understood these instructions.
Be sure this information reaches the operator and stays with the product after
installation.
Do not permit untrained persons to install, use, or maintain this regulator, valve or
accessory.
Improper selection, improper installation, improper maintenance, misuse, or abuse
of regulators, valves, or related accessories can cause death, serious injury, and
property damage.
Oxygen service requires special expertise and knowledge of system design and
material compatibility in order to minimize the potential for death, serious injury,
and/or property damage.
Possible consequences include but are not limited to:
• High velocity fluid (gas or liquid) discharge
• Parts ejected at high speed
• Contact with fluids that may be hot, cold, toxic, or otherwise injurious
• Explosion or burning of the fluid
• Lines/hoses whipping dangerously
• Damage or destruction to other components or equipment in the system
Safety Precautions
1. Inspect the regulator, valve, and accessories before each use.
2. Never connect regulators, valves, or accessories to a supply source having a pressure
greater than the maximum rated pressure of the regulator, valve, or accessory.