4. Installation
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Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always check the tank cleaning machine before
operation.
4.2
Installation
Step 1
Always read the technical data thoroughly.
(See chapter 7 Technical Data)
Step 2
Assembly
Every Alfa Laval Gamajet is operationally tested before shipment and is ready to run after unpacking.
No assembly is
required prior to use.
The Alfa Laval Gamajet has been configured to meet the operating conditions (at the Alfa Laval Tank
Equipment Inc., not at the pump) given to us, e.g. pressure, flow, temperature, cycle time, etc.
Note
: Any change to the originally supplied operating conditions will affect the performance of the Alfa Laval Gamajet
accordingly
.
Step 3
Inlet Connections
The Alfa Laval GJ 8 is supplied with a combination 1-
½” NPT female/2" quick disconnect male inlet connection or 1-½” BSP /2"
quick disconnect male inlet connection. It is recommended that when using the NPT/BSP connection the mating male thread be
wrapped with PTFE pipe joint tape prior to mounting. This will minimize any chance of leakage and will make subsequent
removal much easier.
Step 4
Mounting
Before mounting the Alfa Laval GJ 8, make sure the supply line has been adequately flushed. It should be mounted on a rigid
1-
½” pipe using an adjustable or pipe wrench. In most applications, the Alfa Laval GJ 8 will be mounted in the upright position
(inlet connection pointing up); however, the Alfa Laval Gamajet will function at any orientation. We do not recommend attaching
the machine to a hose while in the inverted or horizontal orientation. This form of mounting is not rigid and, thus, will not
maintain the Alfa Laval
Gamajet’s position should the unit become unbalanced due to clogging of the nozzles. In addition, we
do not recommend using a Triple Nozzle or directional version machine with a flexible supply line. The dynamic imbalance of
the Triple Nozzle will affect the Alfa Laval
Gamajet’s performance accordingly.
Warning: When attaching the Alfa Laval
GJ 8 onto the supply pipe, ALWAYS use the wrench on the Collar at the
top/inlet of the unit. Never use a wrench on Stem or Tee Housing to tighten the unit onto the pipe. Doing so risks
internally damaging the machine.
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