Hancock 1500, 2500 and 4500 Pound Forged ... - Industrial Controls

Product Safety Sign and Label SystemIf and when required, appropriate safety labels have beenincluded in the rectangular margin blocks throughout thismanual. Safety labels are vertically oriented rectangles asshown in the representative examples (below), consistingof three panels encircled by a narrow border. The panelscan contain four messages which communicate:• The level of hazard seriousness• The nature of the hazard• The consequence of human, or product, interactionwith the hazard.• The instructions, if necessary, on how to avoid thehazard.The top panel of the format contains a signal word (DAN-GER, WARNING, CAUTION or ATTENTION) which communicatesthe level of hazard seriousness.The center panel contains a pictorial which communicatesthe nature of the hazard, and the possible consequenceof human or product interaction with the hazard. In someinstances of human hazards the pictorial may, instead,depict what preventive measures to take, such as wearingprotective equipment.The bottom panel may contain an instruction message onhow to avoid the hazard, this message may also contain amore precise definition of the hazard, and the consequencesof human interaction with the hazard, than canbe communicated solely by the pictorial.1. Safety NoticeProper installation, operation and maintenance is essentialto the safe and reliable operation of all valve products. Therelevant procedures described in this manual, are effectivemethods of performing the required tasks. Some of theseprocedures require the use of tools specifically designedfor an intended purpose. These special tools should beused when, and as, recommended.It is important to note that this manual contains various“safety messages” which should be carefully read in orderto minimize the risk of personal injury, or the possibility thatimproper procedures will be followed which may damagethe product, or render it unsafe. It is also important tounderstand that these “safety messages” are not exhaustive.Hancock/Yarway can not possibly know, evaluate, andadvise any customer of all the conceivable ways in whichtasks might be performed, or of the possible hazardousconsequences of each way. Consequently,Hancock/Yarway has not undertaken any such broad evaluationand, thus, anyone who uses a procedure and/or tool,which is not recommended by Hancock/Yarway, or deviatesfrom Hancock/Yarway recommendations, must bethoroughly satisfied that neither personal safety, nor valvesafety, will be jeopardized by the method and/or toolsselected. If not so satisfied, contact Hancock/Yarway ifthere are any questions relative to tools/methods. Some of1. DANGER — Immediatehazards whichWILL result in severe personalinjury or death.2. WARNING — Hazards orunsafe practices whichCOULD result in severepersonal injury or death.3. CAUTION — Hazards orunsafe practices whichCOULD result in minor personalinjury.4. ATTENTION — Hazards orunsafe practices whichCOULD result in product orproperty damage.! DANGERDo not remove bolts if pressurein line, as this willresult in severepersonal injury or death.! WARNINGKnow all valveexhaust/leakage points toavoid possible severepersonal injury or death.! CAUTIONWear necessary protectiveequipment to preventpossible injury! ATTENTIONDo not drop or strike valve1