ClimaCool IOM FLEX SERIES - Manual (Page 17)

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CLIMACOOL CS STRAINER (OPTIONAL)
Fig. 1
Safety Considerations
Read this manual carefully. Personal injury or product
damage can occur if the following safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored. We strongly recommend that you
follow these safety precautions and avoid the potential
hazards listed below when operating and maintaining your
strainer:
1. After unpacking your strainer, carefully inspect your
strainer housing, lid assembly and screen for damaged
or missing parts. Contact our customer service
representatives for replacement parts.
2. The strainer should not be modified or used in a manner
not consistent with the manufacture's recommendations.
If there are any questions regarding its application or
installation, contact ClimaCool customer service.
3. The strainer lid or pressure gauges should not, be
removed under ANY circumstance while the strainer is
pressurized.
4. Standard bolted lid models should never exceed 150 PSI.
V-Band clamp models should never exceed 125 PSI.
5. Install back-flow prevention devices (or check valves)
both upstream and downstream of the strainer to prevent
back flow or vacuum effects which can cause damage to
the strainer housing or screen.
6. Install properly sized pressure relief valves both upstream
and downstream of the strainer. This will help prevent
Stainless Steel Strainer Option
damage to the strainer and screen in the event that water
flow is stopped abruptly, or if water hammering occurs.
The pressure relief valves should be set to relieve pressure
at 1.2 times the strainer's maximum operating pressure
(not to exceed the maximum rated pressure). Consult
your local dealer or pressure relief valve manufacturer to
obtain properly sized valves for your application.
Note: At No Time Should The Internal Pressure Exceed
The Maximum Rated Pressure For Your Strainer
Strainer Installation Recommendations
We recommend following the guidelines below when
installing your strainer:
1. The ClimaCool Strainer should be placed on a firm,
supporting surface. Failure to do so can cause stress on
the weld joints. The weight of the ClimaCool Strainer
should not be supported by the main water line's
connecting it.
2. The inlet and outlet connections should be securely
fastened. The arrows clearly depict flow direction (see
fig. 1).
3. The back-mount pressure gauges should be installed
in the gauge ports located on the front of the strainer
body. These gauges will allow you to monitor the
pressure differential across the strainer screen providing
an indication when the strainer element is clogged and
requires cleaning.
4. The ClimaCool Strainer lid must be securely fastened
according to the following torque specifications to ensure
product safety and an adequate seal.
Torque Specifications
CLAMPED LID MODELS: ClimaCool Strainer models
CS-2, CS-3, and CS-4C have "over-center latch clamp" lid
designs. The over-center clamp does not require adjustment
when installing or removing the lid. The lock washer is set
at the factory for proper clamp compression and normally
requires no field adjustment. Minor tightening may be
necessary over time. The lids are installed as follows:
1. Place the clamp around the strainer lid.
2. Latch the T-bolt with the receiver, and push the latch
handle towards the strainer body until the safety catch
engages.