ARI Armaturen CONA M PN40 EN - Manual (Page 6)

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Operating and installation instructions
CONA
®
M - Thermostatic steam traps
5.0 Installation
5.1 General notes on installation
The following points should be taken into account besides the general principles governing
installation work:
- Planners / construction companies or operators are responsible for positioning and
installing products.
- The valves are designed for application, not influenced from weather.
- For application outside or in adverse environments like corrosion-promoting conditions
(sea water, chemical vapours, etc.), special constructions or protective measures are
recommended.
ATTENTION !
- Remove flange covers if present.
- The interior of valve and pipeline must be free from foreign particles.
- Installation in any position (except screw cap/cover downwards). Note
installation position with reference to flow, see mark on valve.
- Steam line systems should be designed to prevent water accumulation.
- Lay pipelines so that damaging transverse, bending and torsional forces are
avoided.
- Protect valves from dirt during construction work.
- Connection flanges must mate exactly.
- Valves must not be used to take external forces, e.g. they are not designed for
use as climbing aids, or as connecting points for lifting gear.
- Suitable materials handling and lifting equipment should be used.
See data sheet for weights.
- Centre gaskets between the flanges.
- Precautions against freezing should be taken as a matter of course in any
facilities susceptible to frost.