KROHNE OPTIMASS with MFC 05x EN - Manual (Page 34)

Installation and Operating Instructions OPTIMASS 33
1.4.6 Hygienic Applications
The OPTIMASS 8000/9000 series is available with a variety of hygienic process connectors.
When using / installing meters with hygienic process connectors, care should be taken to ensure the
meter is well supported / clamped, as the meters are heavy and could injure when disconnected from
the adjacent pipe work.
The recommended method of installation is to mount the meter against a support / wall with the body of
the meter supported / clamped. The process pipe work can then be supported off the meter.
The meter is too heavy to be supported from the thin walled piping usually associated with the hygienic
industry.
Meter supported from its body
Installation lengths
For installation lengths, please see section 1.4.10
Please check with KROHNE if you are unsure of the installation length. Many meters are built to
customer requirements / specifications especially where special hygienic process connectors have been
adapted to the meter. As these are normally non-standard, the installation length will not be given in the
technical data.
It is also recommended that the seals be replaced regularly to maintain the hygienic integrity of the
connection.
Hygienic Connection Materials
Material: SS 316L
Unless specifically requested, internal surfaces are not polished and no warranty is made as to the
surface finish. If option of EHEDG, ASME Bio-Processing or 3A approvals was selected at time of order,
all product contact surfaces are polished 0.8 micrometer Ra (Ra 32) finish or better. Only available for
hygienic connections.
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