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1 PipeMarker V8 Manual System Requirements Microsoft Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP 100 Mb HDD Space XGA (1024 x 768) or higher K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL printer and/or K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer

2 K-Sun PipeMarker V8 K-Sun PipeMarker V8 software allows you to print pipe markers, pipe tags, and arrow, checkerboard and diagonal stripe tape to aid in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, IIAR, CGA, NEC, and ANSI pipe and electrical conduit identification requirements. PipeMarker V8 includes over 815 predefined markers covering requirements for general facility use, physical plant, pulp and paper plants, chemical plants, food processing and manufacturing and medical facilities. In addition, it allows you to create and save your own custom markers by adding signal words, pictographs, supplemental information, pipe ID, QR or Data Matrix bar codes or marker serialization. What s New in K-Sun PipeMarker V8? Added: Pipe Size 10+ inches Added: Pre-designed Pipe Markers 3 new categories (Food Processing, Facility Markers, & HVAC Duct Marking) Added: 200+ Pre-designed Pipe Markers Now works with K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL 1, 2, 4 printer and K-Sun PEARLabel 360 (1 and 1.5 tape sizes) Added: Pattern Printing for Arrow, Checkerboard or Diagonal Stripe Tape Added: Import up to 100 pictographs/symbols Added: QR Code or Data Matrix barcodes Added: Serialization after legend Added: Spanish Signal Words Now works with Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP Added: Ability to print durable IIAR markers using separate component printing. Added: Ability to print Medical Gas Markers using Pattern Printing.

3 Table of Contents 1. Quick Start Guide...Insert 2. Installing/Uninstalling PMV Using Pre-designed Markers Editing a Pre-designed Marker to Custom Edit Pipe Marker Text Dialog Box Edit Pipe Marker Graphics Dialog Box Adding Company Information to Marker Creating NEW Pipe Marker Saving Custom Pipe Markers IIAR Markers Medical Gas Markers Pattern Printing Regulation Reference Technical Support...Back Page 3

4 PipeMarker V8 Quick Start Guide START THE PROGRAM Start the program from the desktop by double clicking on the K-Sun PipeMarker V8 program icon. The program s main screen opens. 1 Open a Pipe Marker by first selecting a category and then Pipe Legend. Click in the [Category] box and a list of pipe marker categories will drop down. To choose a category, highlight and [Click]. Next, click on the [Pipe] legend box. A list of pre-designed markers will appear. Scroll through the choices. To choose a marker, highlight and click. The marker appears on the screen. 2 Select Printer Click in the [Printer] box. Choose PEARLabel 400iXL for all marker sizes. Choose PEARLabel 360 for smaller markers. Select Tape Width PEARLabel 400iXL PEARLabel 360

5 3 Select Language, Pipe Size, Flow (arrow direction) and Format. Click in the [Language] box and select the desired language format. Choose from English, Spanish, or Bilingual format. Click in the [Pipe] Size box and select the corresponding outside diameter size of the pipe to be marked. Click in the [Flow] box and select the desired flow direction. Choose from left, right, or both. Click the desired [Format] button to select the placement of the arrow - none, left, right or both. The displayed pipe marker will change to reflect your selections. 4 Edit the Pipe Marker Double-Click on the displayed pipe marker to access the Edit the Pipe Marker Text dialog box and the Edit the Pipe Marker Graphics dialog box. Toggle between screens using the button in the lower corner of the box Edit Text, Edit Graphics. Make desired changes to any marker and click [OK] to return to the main screen.

6 5 Print the Pipe Marker The marker on the screen shows how the marker will print. Confirm color of supplies in printer. Choose Print Button or Click on PipeMarker, Print. USAGE GUIDELINE A pipe marker usage guideline box will be displayed that lists regulatory and standards information pertinent to the pipe marker being printed. Read the guidelines carefully. The Print Box will indicate the total number of markers that will print in the set based on the marker design, pipe size and tape width. Do not change this number. Example: Pipe size ¾ - 1 ¼ printing on 4 tape may yield 4 markers while Pipe size ¾ - 1 ¼ printing on 1 ½ tape may yield 1 marker in set. Click [OK]. The Printer dialog box will appear for the K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL or PEARLabel 360 printer. To preview the pipe marker before printing, set Print Preview in Properties. If more than one set of markers is needed, change the number of markers to print at Copies, Number of Copies.

7 SET PRINT PREVIEW To set print preview choose [Properties] on the print screen. Then on the [Options] Tab, check Print Preview. Click [OK]. Now at the Print dialog screen click [OK]. A printer dialog box will appear with Tape Width Value (Choice made in program) and Current Tape Width (Supply in printer) If these match, click [OK]. If Print Preview was selected: Review the marker before printing. If OK click on the printer icon. To cancel printing click on Red X icon and a dialog box will appear explaining Printing will be canceled. Ok? Yes or No. Select Yes. K-Sun Corporation 370 SMC Drive Somerset WI info@ksun.com 1/2014 SL00513-B

8 2. Installing K-Sun PipeMarker V8 This is an autorun CD. The installation CD browser should start automatically once the CD is placed in the drive. If it does not start automatically, run the setup program on the CD. Once the CD browser has started, click the Install Software button and follow the instructions on the screen. DO NOT CONNECT THE PRINTER TO THE USB UNTIL INSTRUCTED. Note: Software Program K-Sun PipeMarker V8 will be installed into the default directory (default: K-Sun\PMV8) The K-Sun PipeMarker V8 Installer screen appears. Choose [Install Application and Driver]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 If MaxiLabel Pro Ver 5.0 is already installed, this screen will appear first when installing. Choose [Modify]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 1

9 When the license agreement dialogue box appears, read and confirm the contents and click [Agree]. To abort installation: Click [Disagree]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 The install begins. 2 Installing/Uninstalling PMV8

10 When the destination selection dialogue box appears, confirm the destination folder, and click [Next]. Installation begins. To change the destination folder: Click [Browse...]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 The Setup begins. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 3

11 Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 When the completion message appears, the installation is complete. Click [Finish]. To create a desktop shortcut, leave on the marked check box. There may be a slight pause while the printer driver install begins. DO NOT PLUG IN THE USB until instructed. 4 Installing/Uninstalling PMV8

12 Installing Printer Driver. If you have already installed MaxiLabel Pro Ver 5.0 and the PEARLabel 400iXL or PEARLabel 360 printers choose [Cancel] here. Otherwise use the drop down menu and choose the PEARLabel 400iXL printer. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 Select printer. Click [Next]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 5

13 Follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the adapter, plug in the USB, and turn power on printer. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 Wait for the completion message (Green Check Mark). The driver install is now complete. Choose [Finish]. To install the K-Sun PEARLabel 360 Insert the software CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive on your computer. or Return to C:\K-Sun\PMV8 directory and double click on [Setup.exe] 6 Installing/Uninstalling PMV8

14 The Modify screen appears. Click [ Modify]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 The K-Sun PipeMarker V8 Installer screen appears. Choose [Install driver only]. Read and accept the license agreement. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 7

15 Select K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer. Click [Next]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 Follow the instructions on the screen. Plug in the adapter and plug in the USB. 8 Installing/Uninstalling PMV8

16 Wait for the Green Check Mark. Click [Finish]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 Note for Network Administrators: Printers can be connected to a PC using Windows 8,7,Vista, XP that is part of a network and print from one common printer. However the following functions cannot be accepted from the client: 1. Acquiring the tape width when using MaxiLabel Pro Ver 5.0 or PipeMarker V8. 2. Operating the printer property utility. The Readme file The Readme file contains last minute notes, troubleshooting tips, and other useful information that may not be available in any other area of the software or the documentation. When it is displayed, print it by clicking on File and then Print. From the desktop, click [Start], then go to Installed Location (Default is C:\K-Sun). Open the folder PMV8 and locate PMV8 readme.txt Uninstalling K-Sun PipeMarker V8 Note: Uninstalling K-Sun PipeMarker V8 will permanently delete your custom marker categories. Copy the files, PIPE.FIL, P-cust1.cat, P-cust2.cat, P-cust3.cat, P-cust4.cat, and P-cust5.cat from the directory (default:..\k-sun\pmv8) to a known location for reinstallation. To remove K-Sun PipeMarker V8 from your computer or install it on a different computer: First: Uninstall K-Sun PipeMarker V8 Use the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel to uninstall K-Sun PipeMarker V8 Second: Uninstall Drivers for K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL and 360. Use the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel to uninstall MaxiLabel Pro Printer Driver. Windows 8.1 Upgrade from Install drivers Unplug printer(s) USB. Insert CD and select [Modify]. Choose [Install driver only]. Select printer. Follow instructions on screen. When instructed plug in USB and turn on if needed. Wait for the Green Check Mark. Click [Finish]. Installing/Uninstalling PMV8 9

17 Using Pre-designed Markers 3. Using Pre-designed Pipe Markers Category K-Sun PipeMarker V8 organizes pipe markers into 19 categories to easily find and keep track of markers. Pre-designed pipe markers are named after general types of pipe and conduit applications. Fourteen of the 19 categories contain predefined pipe markers that are supplied with the software. Custom1 through Custom5 contain pipe markers that are created and saved. Each custom category holds 200 custom pipe markers. Click in the box labeled Category to see the list of Categories. Select a Category by clicking on it. List of Categories IIAR Air Chemical Electrical Fire Facilities Food Manufacturing Medical Gasses Pulp Paper Vacuum Water Facility Markers HVAC Markers Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 Custom5 10 Using Pre-designed Markers

18 Legend Selection within Category To see a list of pipe markers within a Category, click in the box labeled Pipe. Using Pre-designed Markers Each pipe marker in the list is identified by its Field Color, Pictograph, Signal Word and Legend. Click on the pipe marker you want to view and it will be displayed on the screen. IMPORTANT NOTE: The ANSI/ASME A standard has identified specific colors for flammable liquids, combustible fluids and toxic or corrosive fluids. You must consult MSDS/SDS Sheets before selecting a color. If the pipe content contains multiple hazards, for instance flammable and toxic, it must be determined which poses the greater risk and mark appropriately. Using Pre-designed Markers 11

19 Search for Pipe Markers Manual Search To find pipe markers by manually paging through them, click on the desired category in the Category box. Then click in the Pipe box and use the up/down arrows on your keyboard to page through the pipe markers in that category. Using Pre-designed Markers Automatic Search To find pipe markers using the automatic Search function, click on the Search button to the right of the Category Box. A Search For Markers dialog box will pop up. Search for pipe markers by specifying up to three words, in any order, from the English and Spanish Legend and Supplemental text. Click [OK]. The software will search all categories (except the IIAR category), find all the pipe markers that contain the words entered and copy them into the Search on... Category. Click [OK]. The pipe markers will be saved in the Search on... Category until there is a new search. 12 Using Pre-designed Markers

20 Language All pre-designed pipe markers have both English and Spanish legends and each pipe marker can be printed in one of three language options: English, Spanish, and Bilingual formats. Click in the Language box and click on the desired language option. When Spanish is selected, the pipe marker will look the same as the English pipe marker except that the equivalent Spanish legend is displayed. When Bilingual is selected, both English and Spanish legends are displayed. When you make your selection, the displayed markers will change to reflect your choice. Note: Translations from English to Spanish should be reviewed for clarity and accuracy by the user. Several expressions and dialects exist and K-Sun has presented the most popular translation to the best of our ability. Note: If editing a bilingual pipe marker, edit both the English and Spanish legend (text). If you do not want to edit the Spanish portion, delete it before saving the marker. The Spanish portion is only displayed and printed if Bilingual or Spanish Language options are selected. To type special Spanish characters hold down the Alt key and type the character. To type superscripts and subscripts into a pipe marker legend: Superscript use a carat symbol ^ preceding text character Subscript use a tilde symbol ~ preceding text character Only the character following the symbol will be superscripted or subscripted. If more than one character needs to be superscripted or subscripted then the desired symbol must precede each character. Using Pre-designed Markers Using Pre-designed Markers 13

21 Pipe (Pipe Size) Using Pre-designed Markers Click in the [Pipe] box and select the size that corresponds to the outer diameter of the pipe to be marked. The software will automatically adjust the length of the marker and the height of the legend letters to comply with ANSI/ASME A or NFPA 99c. After selection, the displayed marker will change. Depending on the Pipe Size and the material size to be printed on, the screen will show how many markers can be printed. For instance: ¾- 1 ¼ pipe size Using K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer with 36mm supply: 1 marker Using K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL printer with 4 supply: 4 markers The ASME/ANSI and NFPA standards do not specify marker size for pipes less than 3/4 diameter and recommend using tags for pipes less than 3/4 diameter. K-Sun PipeMarker V8 includes a small marker size for use on pipes less than 3/4 where appropriate. 14 Using Pre-designed Markers

22 Tape Width For the K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL there are 24mm/1, 50mm/2 or 100mm/4 tape widths available. For the K-Sun PEARLabel 360 there are 24mm/1 and 36 mm/1 ½ tape widths available. The choice of printer, pipe size and width will determine how many markers are printed. Example: K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL, Pipe size ¾ - 1 ¼ and 100mm will make 4 markers: Using Pre-designed Markers Example: K-Sun PEARLabel 360, Pipe size ¾ - 1 ¼ and 36mm will make 1 marker. Note: K-Sun PipeMarker V8 automatically sizes text as required by ANSI/ASME Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems ASME A Using Pre-designed Markers 15

23 Format - Flow (Arrow Direction) ANSI A Standard Arrows shall be used to indicate direction of flow. Where flow can be in both directions, arrows in both directions shall be displayed. Using the format buttons create markers with no arrows, arrows on only the right or left end, or arrows on each end. Using Pre-designed Markers Click in the [Flow] box and select under [Format] the desired flow direction for the marker. The choices are Left, Right and Both. After [Flow] choice, click on [Format] choice. The displayed marker (and the arrows on the Format buttons) will change. Example: Left Arrow Flow one position Example: Right Arrow Flow two positions Example: Both Arrows Flow two positions 16 Using Pre-designed Markers

24 To change the Style of Arrows to Chevron or Double Chevron, Double Click on the label and use the Edit the Pipe Marker Graphics screen. Select Arrow Style and click [OK]. Using Pre-designed Markers Format Tags or Arrow Tape Using the format buttons create arrow tape or tags. Using Pre-designed Markers 17

25 Tags ASME/ANSI standards do not specify marker size for pipes less than 3/4 diameter and recommend using tags for small pipes. Tags may also be used to mark valves and components. Any pipe marker can be printed out in tag format. Using Pre-designed Markers Click on the [Format] with the Tag icon. The displayed marker will change to tag format. Note: Tag Format requires 100mm supply. Note: Only one symbol per tape can be added. Tags printed bilingual will have note about other language on reverse side. Arrow Tape Arrow only tape can be created in K-Sun PipeMarker V8 by using either the arrow tape icon or Pattern Printing Method (see pgs 58-60). Click on the arrow tape icon A blank marker appears. Double-Click inside the marker. 18 Using Pre-designed Markers

26 Edit the Pipe Tape Graphics dialog box appears. Select available Pictograph (Symbols) by highlighting and the clicking the >> Button. Symbol will show selected. Using Pre-designed Markers A row of arrows (or other pictographs up to 3) will appear. Choose [Pipemarker] [Print]. Note: If pictographs or arrow only appear once or twice or to repeat more often, increase pipe size and or print multiple copies. Also, consider using pattern printing to create arrow tape. Using Pre-designed Markers 19

27 4. Editing a Pre-designed Marker to Custom When you edit a marker, K-Sun PipeMarker V8 automatically makes changes to the marker layout to accommodate those changes. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Editing a pre-designed or previously saved pipe marker will not change the saved version of the pipe marker. Save the changed version as a new pipe marker in the Custom Category. (see Saving Pipe Markers) It is not possible to delete or overwrite pre-designed pipe markers that come supplied with the software. Select a pre-designed marker. Select PipeMarkers, Edit, then click on Text or Graphics to edit the currently displayed marker. The desired Edit dialog box will pop up. Make changes in the Edit the Pipe Marker Text dialog box or the Edit the Pipe Marker Graphics dialog box. 20 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

28 4.1 Edit Pipe Marker Text Dialog Box Color Field Color Select the appropriate field color for your application. Field colors are the main background color of a marker. The following field colors are available: Field Color Text Color Indicates Red Field White Fire, DANGER, Medical Gas Piping - Instrument Air Yellow Field Black Flammable Liquid, CAUTION, Medical Gas-Medical Air Orange Field Black Toxic & Corrosive Fluids, WARNING, Energized Equipment Brown Field White Combustible Fluids, Medical Gas Piping- Helium Green Field White Potable, Cooling Water, Safety Equip, Medical Gas-Oxygen Blue Field White Compressed Air, NOTICE, Medical Gas Piping-Nitrous Oxide Purple Field White User Defined, Medical Gas-Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal White Field Black User Defined, Medical Gas-Medical Surgical Vacuum White Stripe Black Medical Gas-Non-medical and Category 3 Vacuum White Checker Black Medical Gas Piping - Laboratory Vacuum Gray Field White User Defined, Medical Gas Piping-Carbon Dioxide Black Field White User Defined, Medical Gas Piping-Nitrogen Yellow Field Black Medical Gas-Non-medical Air Cat. 3 Gas Powered Device Yellow Checker Black Medical Gas Piping-Laboratory Air Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Note: Stripe and Checker fields do not appear on the screen but can be created using Pattern Printing. IMPORTANT NOTE: The ANSI/ASME A standard has identified specific colors for flammable liquids, combustible fluids and toxic or corrosive fluids. You must consult MSDS/SDS Sheets before selecting a color. If the pipe content contains multiple hazards, for instance flammable and toxic, it must be determined which poses the greater risk and mark appropriately. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 21

29 Legend Alignment Click the corresponding radio button for the desired alignment. Align text with the left side of the marker, centered on the marker, or on the right side of the marker. Select Vertical Legend or Rotate 180 degrees. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Vertical Legends Legend Alignment changes from Left, Center, Right to Top, Center, Bottom. The displayed marker will change to reflect your selection. Note: Pictographs added to vertical legends will be displayed in the same orientation as vertical text. Imported pictographs will not rotate. 22 Editing Pre-designed Markers to Custom

30 English Legend/Spanish Legend The pipe marker legend identifies the pipe s contents. K-Sun PipeMarker V8 allows you to enter or add to the legend in both English and Spanish for all non-iiar markers. Text is automatically sized as required for the pipe diameter, and set to be black or white letters, per ANSI/ASME guidelines. All pre-designed pipe markers include Spanish Legends that are translations of the English Legend. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Note: When you edit a pipe marker, you must edit both the English and Spanish legend if you wish to have the Spanish Legend correspond to the English Legend. If you do not want to edit the Spanish portion you can delete it before saving your marker. In any case, the Spanish portion is only displayed and printed if you select Bilingual or Spanish Language options. See also special characters. One line of Supplement information can be added in each language. This line can be used alone or in conjunction with Signal Words and Pictographs to give a specific warning about the pipe s contents or to add any additional information that may enhance safety or facilitate identification and maintenance. The font size will automatically be set to be smaller than the Legend font size. When adding Signal Words or additional lines of text, set PRINT PREVIEW on to review before printing. For some Pipe Size/Tape width combinations it is not possible to add Signal Words and Text. Either chose a larger width supply or do not add the Signal Words/and or text. Editing Pre-designed Markers to Custom 23

31 Printing markers created with Signal Word and/or Additional Line For some markers/sizes adding the signal word or additional line requires choosing larger tape width (to accommodate the extra text) or not using signal word or additional line on the marker. If you create a marker that requires a larger tape width, an information panel appears: Adding Signal Word or Additional Text on this Marker requires Larger Tape Width. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Here is a chart to help you. For markers highlighted in Yellow that say Yes, either remove signal word and text or go to next larger width when possible. Printer Pipe [Size] Tape Width Add Signal Word Add Line 3 Tape Message 400iXL <3/4 24mm Yes Yes Yes 400iXL 3/4-1 1/4 24mm Yes Yes Yes 400iXL 1 1/2-2 24mm Information: Pipe Marking Standard for Letter Size requires Larger Tape Width 400iXL <3/4 50mm Yes Yes No 400iXL 3/4-1 1/4 50mm Yes Yes No 400iXL 1 1/2-2 50mm Yes Yes No 400iXL 2 1/2-6 50mm Yes Yes Yes 400iXL mm Information: Pipe Marking Standard for Letter Size requires Larger Tape Width 400iXL <3/4 100mm Yes Yes No 400iXL 3/4-1 1/4 100mm Yes Yes No 400iXL 1 1/ mm Yes Yes No 400iXL 2 1/ mm Yes Yes No 400iXL mm Yes Yes Yes 400iXL >10 100mm Yes Yes Yes 360 <3/4 24mm Yes Yes Yes 360 3/4-1 1/4 24mm Yes Yes Yes /2-2 24mm Information: Pipe Marking Standard for Letter Size requires Larger Tape Width 360 <3/4 36mm Yes Yes No 360 3/4-1 1/4 36mm Yes Yes Yes /2-2 36mm Yes Yes Yes /2-6 36mm Information: Pipe Marking Standard for Letter Size requires Larger Tape Width 24 Editing Pre-designed Markers to Custom

32 Signal Words Pipe marker standards make no mention of the inclusion of signal words on pipe markers. Signal Words are standardized words and surrounds that are intended to capture the employee s immediate attention. A Signal Word can be used alone or in conjunction with a Pictograph (symbol) or Supplement to give a specific warning about the pipe s contents or to add any additional information that may enhance safety or facilitate identification and maintenance. K-Sun PipeMarker V8 includes English and Spanish signal words, and one or the other, or both, will appear on marker depending on the Language option. Choose from among the 8 Signal Words, in Spanish or English in ANSI Z Style. The Signal Words are available in reverse for working with White Ribbon. The Signal Word will be displayed at the bottom left corner of the marker. In the case of vertical legend markers, the signal word will be displayed at the top left corner of the marker. NOTE: Signal Words only print out in the color of the marker/ribbon. Consider carefully before adding signal words to a marker. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Editing Pre-designed Markers to Custom 25

33 To Add a Signal Word Double-Click the displayed marker and go to the Edit the Pipe Marker Text dialog box. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Click the drop-down list box to see all available signal words and click on the desired signal word. Signal Word will be added to marker. 26 Editing Pre-designed Markers to Custom

34 Usage Guidelines Signal Words BIOHAZARD [29 CFR (f)] (8) Biological hazard tags. (1) Biological hazard tags shall be used to identify the actual or potential presence of a biological hazard and to identify equipment, containers, rooms, experimental animals, or combinations thereof, that contain or are contaminated with hazardous biological agents. [29 CFR (e)] (4) Biological hazard signs. The biological hazard warning shall be used to signify the actual or potential presence of a biohazard and to identify equipment, containers, rooms, materials, experimental animals, or combinations thereof, which contain, or are contaminated with, viable hazardous agents. For the purpose of this subparagraph the term biological hazard, or biohazard, shall include only those infectious agents presenting a risk or potential risk to the well-being of man. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for signs. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for tags. CAUTION [29 CFR (f)] (6) Caution tags. Caution tags shall be used in minor hazard situations where a non-immediate or potential hazard or unsafe practice presents a lesser threat of employee injury. Caution tags shall be used only in these situations. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom (2) Caution signs. (i) Caution signs shall be used only to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices. (ii) All employees shall be instructed that caution signs indicate a possible hazard against which proper precaution should be taken. [ANSI Z ] 4.3 Caution tags: Indicates hazardous situations that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. [ANSI Z ] Caution signs: Indicates hazardous situations that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Editing Pre-designed Markers to Custom 27

35 DANGER [29 CFR (f)] (5) Danger tags. Danger tags shall be used in major hazard situations where an immediate hazard presents a threat of death or serious injury to employees. Danger tags shall be used only in these situations. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom (1) Danger signs. (i) There shall be no variation in the type of design of signs posted to warn of specific dangers and radiation hazards. (ii) All employees shall be instructed that danger signs indicate immediate danger and that special precautions are necessary. [ANSI Z ] 4.1 DANGER tags: 1) are used to indicate hazardous situations which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is be limited to the most extreme situations. 2) DANGER tags may be used for lock-out/tag-out situations when used with the intention of preventing death or serious injury. [ANSI Z ] DANGER signs: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations. EMERGENCY [29 CFR ] No mention of this signal word for signs or tags. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for signs. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for tags. NOTICE [29 CFR ] No mention of this signal word for signs or tags. [ANSI Z ] 4.4 NOTICE tags: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g. messages related to property damage.) The safety alert symbol may not be used with this signal word. [ANSI Z ] NOTICE signs: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g. messages related to property damage.) The safety alert symbol may not be used with this signal word. 28 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

36 SAFETY FIRST [29 CFR ] No mention of this signal word for signs or tags. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for signs. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for tags. THINK [29 CFR ] No mention of this signal word for signs or tags. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for signs. [ANSI Z ] No mention of this signal word for tags. WARNING Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 29 CFR (f)] (7) Warning tags. Warning tags may be used to represent a hazard level between Caution and Danger, instead of the required Caution tag, provided that they have a signal word of Warning, an appropriate message and otherwise meet the general tag criteria of paragraph (f)(4) of this section. No mention of this signal word for signs. [ANSI Z ] WARNING Signs: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. [ANSI Z ] 4.2 WARNING Tags: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 29

37 Serialization-After Legend Pipe marker standards make no mention of the inclusion of identification or serialization on pipe markers. Add identification to individual pipe markers in the form of a prefix and or a number. Most commonly this is used for location identifiers or system component identifiers to assist in maintenance or trouble reporting. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom The prefix can be up to 8 letters or numbers. The starting number chosen will appear on the first pipe marker and will be incremented for the number of markers printed. Specifying a starting serial number of 0 disables display of the serial number on the pipe marker. Valid values are 0 to For non-incremental numbers place the desired number in the prefix box. Double-Click the marker. On the Edit the Pipe Marker Text Dialog box, under Serialization, check the After Legend box. Add Prefix if needed and Starting Number. Click [OK]. Marker will reflect Serialization. On the usage guidelines page indicate the number of markers needed. Based on the above selection of 5, markers will print FIRE RISER W1, FIRE RISER W2, FIRE RISER W3, FIRE RISER W4, FIRE RISER W5. 30 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

38 Serialization-On Marker To create serialization on marker, but not after legend, enter Prefix and Starting Number. Do not check After Legend box. Serialization will appear in bottom right corner of marker. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 31

39 4.2 Edit Pipe Marker Graphics Dialog Box Pictographs/Symbols Pipe marker standards make no mention of the inclusion of pictographs/symbols on pipe markers. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom A symbol is a pictorial representation used to identify a hazardous condition or to convey a safety instruction. Symbols can be used alone or in conjunction with a Signal Word or supplemental text to give a specific warning about the pipe s contents or to add any additional information that may enhance safety or facilitate identification and maintenance. To add a pictograph/symbol to a marker, first Double-Click on the displayed marker and click [Edit Graphics>>] button. Edit the Pipe Marker Graphics dialog box appears. Use the scroll bar to review the list of symbols. Highlight the symbol to see illustration of symbol. 32 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

40 Highlight the desired pictograph in the Available list box. Double-Click which automatically selects the pictograph/symbol to the Selected list. When using single click also click the >> add button above the illustrated pictograph/symbol. The pictograph will be placed in the Selected list. Up to three pictographs can be added to any marker. Click [OK]. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom To remove a pictograph added to the selected box either Double-Click it or highlight it and click the << remove button below the illustrated pictograph. Example: Marker with symbol Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 33

41 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Pictograph Symbol List Arrow Both Arrow Down Arrow Down Full Arrow Left Arrow Left Full Arrow Right Arrow Right Full Arrow Up Arrow Up Full BioHazard (ANSI) Chevron Double Left Chevron Double Right Chevron Left Chevron Right Corrosion (GHS) Electric Bolt (ANSI) Electric Hand (ANSI) Environment (GHS) Exclamation Mark (GHS) Exploding Bomb (GHS) Eyewash Fire Extinguisher 1 Fire Extinguisher 2 Fire Hose (ANSI) First Aid Cross Flame (GHS) Flame Over Circle (GHS) Gas Cylinder (GHS) Health Hazard (GHS) Reactive Secure Cylinders Shower Shower_Eyewash Skull & Crossbones (GHS) Telephone Toxic Warning Alert ** Water Reactive NOTE: GHS Symbols require a black symbol on a white background with a red diamond frame. The black symbols are being provided to add to a marker but K-Sun suggests using MaxiLabel Pro Ver 5.0 to create your GHS symbol. ** Warning Alert ANSI Z Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a hazard. It is composed of an equilateral triangle surrounding an exclamation mark. The symbol shall not be used to alert persons to property damage only accidents. 34 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

42 Usage Guidelines - Symbols [ANSI Z A2] When a safety symbol is used as part of a multi-panel safety sign, label and tag format, described in the ANSI 535.2, ANSI and ANSI standards, it usually consists of a safety black image on a white background, without color or surround shape. Two exceptions where surround shapes are required are the Safety Alert Symbol (exclamation mark with an equilateral triangle) and the Prohibition Symbol (within a circular band with a diagonal slash.) Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 35

43 Import Pictograph/Symbol Click [Import] button under Available Pictograph (Symbols). Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Locate the desired image (.bmp, wmf, emf format). Click [Open]. The pictograph/symbol appears in available symbols. Double-Click to select for marker. Up to 100 images, pictographs/symbols can be saved. To delete an image from Available Pictograph Symbols library, highlight the symbol and choose Delete. Deleting imported symbols also deletes them on custom markers. Symbols that come with the program cannot be deleted. 36 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

44 Creating QR Code or Data Matrix Barcode Pipe marker standards make no mention of the inclusion of bar codes on pipe markers. Use QR Codes or Data Matrix Barcodes to add links to SDS sheets or maintenance records. Begin by choosing QR Code button or DataMatrix button on the Edit the Pipe Marker Graphics dialog box. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Add your code information. Click [OK]. Example for QR Code Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 37

45 The QR code now appears in Symbols. Click on the >> Button to add to marker. Click [OK]. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Example: QR Code added to marker. 38 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

46 If you add symbol you can delete: You cannot delete the permanent set of symbols Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Up to 100 Symbols can be added. If you delete a symbol that was added to a saved pipe marker the symbol will be deleted on the pipe marker. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom 39

47 4.3 Adding Company Information to Marker Add company information (or other contact information) to a marker next to copyright information. From the main screen, click [Options], [Company Information]. Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom Type your company name (up to forty characters), and click [OK]. Company information is only available in the same size as K-Sun copyright information. For larger text or to add a logo, create a.bmp with these elements and import as a symbol to the marker. For Pipe Size 10> company information cannot be added. 40 Editing Pre-designed Marker to Custom

48 5. Creating a New Pipe Marker Create a custom pipe marker from scratch or edit an existing marker to custom status with K-Sun PipeMarker V8. Click on PipeMarkers, New, to start from scratch. The Edit the Pipe Marker Text dialog box appears. Choose Color (Background field color). In the English text box add text. The Font Size box is not dimmed out. Only in New will you have this option. Note: Custom pipe markers may not meet ANSI/ASME guidelines but provide a way to create additional markers and signage. Creating a New Pipre Marker After creating the custom marker, Choose PipeMarkers, Save. The Save Pipe Marker dialog box appears. Save Marker to Custom 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Choose Yes. The marker will be saved, listing Field Color, Pictograph, Signal Word and Legend. To recall, choose Custom Category(1-5) and review markers within the category. To delete, choose Marker and display on screen. Choose Pipemarkers, Delete. Information screen will appear. Delete this Pipe from Custom Created Pipe category? To Delete Choose Yes. To print, choose PipeMarkers, Print. Review the usage guideline. Choose number of markers to print. Click [OK]. The printer dialog box appears. Click [OK]. Confirm Tape Width. Click [OK]. Creating a New Pipe Marker 41

49 6. Saving Custom Pipe Markers Save a new or edited pipe marker in one of the 5 Custom Categories. Click on PipeMarkers, Save, and select one of the 5 Custom categories in which to save the marker. Each custom category can hold up to 200 markers. Saving Custom Pipe Markers Pipe markers saved will be added to the bottom of the list in the Custom category and like all other stored pipe markers, will be identified by their Field Color, Pictograph, Signal Word and Legend. A custom pipe marker can be deleted. Remember, if you delete a symbol/pictograph, the symbol and/or pictograph will be deleted from the custom designed pipe marker. Delete Custom Pipe Marker Custom pipe markers can be deleted in K-Sun PipeMarker V8 by highlighting the custom pipe marker to be deleted in the pull-down list of Custom Pipe markers, and selecting the Delete option in the PipeMarkers menu. 42 Saving Custom Pipe Markers

50 7. IIAR K-Sun PipeMarker V8 includes component creation of pipe markers based on the requirements for Identification of Ammonia Refrigeration Piping and System Components Bulletin 114 dated September Choose Category IIAR IIAR Abbreviations IIAR has approved abbreviations for names commonly given to piping in ammonia refrigeration systems. They are: BD Booster Discharge CD Condenser Drain DC Defrost Condensate ES Economizer Suction HGD Hot Gas Defrost HPL High Pressure Liquid HSD High Stage Discharge HSS High Stage Suction HTRL High Temperature Recirculated Liquid HTRS High Temperature Recirculated Suction LTRL Low Temperature Recirculated Liquid LTRS Low Temperature Recirculated Suction LIC Liquid Injection Cooling LSS Low Stage Suction RV Relief Vent TSR Thermosyphon Return TSS Thermosyphon Supply The IIAR category contains 27 pre-designed markers. Editing IIAR marker To use other abbreviations that may be acceptable in your workplace choose a marker closest to your desired marker. IIAR Markers IIAR Markers 43

51 Double-Click on the marker. Edit the IIAR Marker dialog screen appears. Under ABBREV (Abbreviation) Choose Custom and add your abbreviation (up to 5 letters). IIAR Markers Note: use the Edit the IIAR to create a custom IIAR marker but you cannot save a custom IIAR marker. Note: IIAR standards do not specify marker sizes for pipes less than ¾ diameter and recommend using tags for small pipes. Tags may be used to mark valves and components. IIAR pipe markers cannot be printed out in tag format. 44 IIAR Markers

52 IIAR Physical State IIAR has approved abbreviations and color-coded bands to identify the physical state of the refrigerant. They are: LIQ Orange Liquid VAP Sky Blue Vapor For pipes that contain both the liquid and vapor states of the refrigerant, both should be used. IIAR Markers IIAR Markers 45

53 IIAR Pressure IIAR markers include an indication of refrigerant pressure. Pressures over 70 psig, under normal operating conditions are considered to be HIGH pressure. Pressures equal to or less than 70 psig, under normal operating conditions, are considered to be LOW pressure. These are indicated by the word HIGH in a red band or the word LOW in a green band. IIAR Markers 46 IIAR Markers

54 Printing IIAR Markers K-Sun recommends printing IIAR markers with this method using the K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL or K-Sun PEARLabel 360. Print entire label with black ribbon and yellow tape. Choose PipeMarkers, Print. Review Usage Guidelines. At the Print Dialog Box choose [OK].The entire marker prints. Now print the color sections using separate printing. IIAR Markers Choose PipeMarkers, Separate Print The Select Separate Print Screen appears. Choose LIQ and PRESSURE IIAR Markers 47

55 Click [OK]. The Print dialog box appears. Choose [OK]. A Tape Change dialog box appears. Review and change supplies as necessary. Choose [Confirmed]. An example showing Separate Component Printing: IIAR Markers Alternative Printing Method using Separate Printing. It is possible to print out each section of the label and then paste each section to the next section. NOTE: Use Separate Printing to create a set of stock labels or components that may need replacing. Illustrated PEARLabel 360 1/2 cut printing. To create Stock Labels: Choose Printer, Pipe Size. Choose Separate Printing. Check Section only. (for instance LOW) At number to print, change quantity to number needed. 48 IIAR Markers

56 8. Medical Gas Markers Printing Medical Gas Markers-Stripe Background+ Black Boxed Text NOTE: Printing Medical Gas Markers (with stripe or checkerboard backgrounds) will require printing two labels. One for creating the background pattern and a separate label for the text that will be applied over the background pattern. Medical Gas Marker Non-Medical and Level 3 Vacuum requires a White and Black Diagonal Stripe with black-boxed text on a white background. Make this marker with K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL and 360 printers. To create this pipe marker use the following steps. Open the program to Category-Medical Gasses. Choose Pipe Legend Non Medical Vacuum. Choose Printer, Pipe Size, Tape Width and add Flow Marking if desired. Medical Gas Markers Now Choose PipeMarkers Print. Usage Guidelines appear. Make note of the Marker Size Length. For this example it is 8.9 inches. Cancel Printing. Choose Pattern Printing. Choose Diagonal Stripe, Regular and make length 9. Click [OK]. Confirm that in your K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL printer Black Ribbon, White Tape supplies. Click [OK]. Confirm Supplies width. Click [OK]. Print Preview appears. Click the printer icon. Medical Gas Markers 49

57 Medical Gas Markers Open MaxiLabel Pro Ver 5.0. In K-Sun PEARLabel 360 put in 24mm Black on White Tape. For Pipe Size ¾-1 ¼ Height of Letters is ½ (See Height of Letters) Choose Arial font and 48 pt. (This is the default font size for 24mm supply with K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer) Type Text. Set Text properties Bold, Tall, Narrow Character Spacing. Using the Line Tool draw a box around text. Set line properties to.03. Insert Arrow Symbol. Print. 50 Medical Gas Markers

58 Apply label to top of diagonal stripe label. Example: Non Medical Vacuum Marker Height of Letters ARIAL FONT- TAPE/TEXT SIZE CONVERSION FOR PIPE MARKER 48PT ½ for Pipe Size ¾ to 1 ¼ Outside Diameter 72PT ¾ for Pipe Size 1 ½ to 2 Outside Diameter Medical Gas Markers Medical Gas Markers 51

59 Printing Medical Gas Markers-Stripe Background + Black Text NOTE: Printing Medical Gas Markers (with stripe or checkerboard backgrounds) will require printing two labels. One for creating the background pattern and a separate label for the text that will be applied over the background pattern. Medical Gas Marker Non-Medical Air requires a Yellow and White diagonal stripe background with Black Text. Make these markers with the K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL printer. To create this pipe marker use the following steps. Medical Gas Markers Open the program to Medical Gasses Category. Choose Pipe Legend Non Medical Air. Choose Printer, Pipe Size, Tape Width and add Flow Marking if desired. In K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL place Black Ribbon, Clear Tape. Before printing make note of length of marker in Usage Guidelines. Print. In K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL Change to White Ribbon, Yellow Tape. Now choose Pattern Printing. Diagonal Stripe. Set Length. Click [OK]. Print. Note print preview will not show colors correctly. 52 Medical Gas Markers

60 Apply Text over Yellow Diagonal Stripe. Example: Non Medical Air Marker Medical Gas Markers Medical Gas Markers 53

61 Printing Medical Gas Markers-Checkerboard Background + Black Text NOTE: Printing Medical Gas Markers (with stripe or checkerboard backgrounds) will require printing two labels. One for creating the background pattern and a separate label for the text that will be applied over the background pattern Medical Gas Markers Medical Gas Marker Laboratory Air requires a Yellow and White Checkerboard background with black text. Make this markers with the K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL. Choose Medical Gasses Category and then Pipe Legend [Laboratory Air]. Choose Printer, Pipe Size, Tape Width and add Flow Marking if desired. In K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL place Black Ribbon, Clear Tape. Print. Before printing make note of length of marker in Usage Guidelines. Print. In K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL Change to White Ribbon, Yellow Tape. Now choose Pattern Printing. Checkerboard Stripe. Set Length. Click [OK]. Print. Note print preview will not show colors correctly. 54 Medical Gas Markers

62 Apply Text over Yellow Checkerboard Background. Example: Laboratory Air Marker Medical Gas Markers Medical Gas Markers 55

63 Printing Medical Gas Markers-Checkerboard Background+ Black Boxed Text NOTE: Printing Medical Gas Markers (with stripe or checkerboard backgrounds) will require printing two labels. One for creating the background pattern and a separate label for the text that will be applied over the background pattern Medical Gas Marker Laboratory Vacuum requires a White and Black checkerboard with black-boxed text on a white background. Make this marker with K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL and 360 printers. Medical Gas Markers To create this pipe marker use the following steps. Open the program to Category-Medical Gasses. Choose Pipe Legend Laboratory Vacuum. Choose Printer, Pipe Size, and Tape Width. Add Flow Marking if desired. Now Choose PipeMarkers Print. Usage Guidelines appear. Make note of the Marker Size Length. For this example it is 8.9 inches. Cancel Printing. Choose Pattern Printing. Choose Checkerboard Stripe, 4 and make length 9. Click [OK]. 56 Medical Gas Markers

64 Confirm that in your K-Sun PEARLabel 400iXL printer Black Ribbon, White Tape supplies. Click [OK]. Confirm Supplies width. Click [OK]. Print Preview appears. Click the printer icon. Open MaxiLabel Pro Ver 5.0. In K-Sun PEARLabel 360 put in 24mm Black on White Tape. For Pipe Size ¾-1 ¼ Height of Letters is ½ (See Tape size, Text grid for Arial font below) Choose Arial font and 48 pt. (This is the default font size for 24mm supply with K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer) Type Text. Set Text Properties Bold, Tall, Narrow Character Spacing. Using the Line Tool draw a box around text. Set line properties to.03. Insert Arrow Symbol. Print. Medical Gas Markers Apply label to top of Checkerboard label. Example: Laboratory Vacuum Marker Height of Letters ARIAL FONT- TAPE/TEXT SIZE CONVERSION FOR PIPE MARKER 48PT ½ for Pipe Size ¾ to 1 ¼ Outside Diameter 72PT ¾ for Pipe Size 1 ½ to 2 Outside Diameter Medical Gas Markers 57

65 9. Pattern Printing-Arrow Tape To print Arrow Tape, Diagonal Stripe or Checkerboard Tape choose Pattern Print button. The Pattern Print Dialog box will appear. Pattern Printing Note: Only for Pattern Printing Print Preview is automatically turned on to provide a visible display when creating a pattern marker. Arrow tape Determine your style and select length (up to 90 inches). Click [OK]. The Print dialog box appears. Click [OK]. The Print Preview screen appears. Review. To Print click [Printer icon] or to cancel click Red [X]. 58 Pattern Printing

66 Pattern Printing - Diagonal Stripe Tape Determine your stripe style and set length up to 90 inches. Click [OK]. Pattern Printing The Print dialog box appears. Click [OK]. The Print Preview screen appears. Review. To Print click [Printer icon] or to cancel click Red [X]. Pattern Printing 59

67 Pattern Printing - Checkerboard Tape Determine the number of checks (use drop down box to select). Click [OK]. Select Length up to 90 inches. Click [OK]. Pattern Printing The Print dialog box appears. Click [OK]. The Print Preview screen appears. Review. To Print click [Printer icon] or to cancel click Red [X]. 60 Pattern Printing