ARI Armaturen CONA S PN16 EN - Manual (Page 5)

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Operating and installation instructions
CONA
®
S - Ball float 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.
5.2 Installation instructions for welding
Please note that only qualified persons using appropriate equipment and working in
accordance with technical rules are allowed to install fittings by welding.
The responsibility for this lies with the system owner.
5.3 Controller adjustment
The controller is designed by the manufacturer for the relevant maximum operating
pressure 5bar or 13bar and does not need changing.
5.4 Steam trap testing through ultrasonic measurement
Testing the operation of the steam trap in the installed state is straightforward with the
“ARImetec
®
-S” mulitfunctional testing device.
Refer to data sheet “ARImetec
®
-S”.
ATTENTION !
- Remove flange covers if present.
- The interior of valve and pipeline must be free from foreign particles.
- Installation at the lowest point of the pipeline system, media inlet is always on
top. 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.
- Connections 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.
- Precautions against freezing should be taken as a matter of course in any
facilities susceptible to frost.