GEA Bock HG12e CO2 - Manual (Page 10)

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4.5 Laying suction and pressure lines
4.4 Pipes
Pipes and system components must be clean and dry inside and free of scale, swarf and layers of
rust and phosphate. Only use air-tight parts.
Lay pipes correctly. Suitable vibration compensators must be provided to prevent pipes being
cracked and broken by severe vibrations.
Ensure a proper oil return.
Keep pressure losses to an absolute minimum.
A rule of thumb: Always lay the first pipe section starting from the shut-off valve downwards
and parallel to the drive shaft.
ATTENTION Improperly installed pipes can cause cracks and tears, the result
being a loss of refrigerant.
INFO Proper layout of the suction and discharge lines directly after
the compressor is integral to the system’s smooth running and
vibration behaviour.
The pipe connections have graduated inside diameters so that pipes with
standart millimetre and inch dimensions can be used.
The connection diameters of the shut-off valves are rated for maximum
compressor output. The actual required pipe cross section must be
matched to the output. The same applies for non-return valves.
Fig. 11: graduated
internal diameter