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Purpose and aims of the Hydraulic Institute

The purpose and aims of the Institute are to promote the continued growth and well-being of pump users and manufacturers and further the interests of the public in such matters as are involved in manufacturing, engineering, distribution, safety, transportation and other problems of the industry, and to this end, among other things:

a) To develop and publish standards, guidelines, or educational materials on the application, installation, operation, and maintenance of pumps and pumping systems;

b) To collect and disseminate information of value to its members and to the public;

c) To appear for its members before governmental departments and agencies and other bodies in regard to matters affecting the industry;

d) To increase the amount and to improve the quality of pump service to the public;

e) To support educational and research activities;

f) To promote the business interests of its members but not to engage in business of the kind ordinarily carried on for profit or to perform particular services for its members or individual persons as distinguished from activities to improve the business conditions and lawful interests of all of its members.

Purpose of Guidelines

1) Hydraulic Institute Guidelines are adopted in the public interest and are designed to help eliminate misunderstandings between the manufacturer, the purchaser, and/or the user and to assist the purchaser in selecting and obtaining the proper product for a particular need.

2) Use of Hydraulic Institute Guidelines is completely voluntary. Existence of Hydraulic Institute Guidelines does not in any respect preclude a member from manufacturing or selling products not conforming to the guidelines.