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Eliminating leaks
If the bellows starts leaking tighten the stuffing box
screw to prevent fluid from escaping. Then replace
the whole equipment.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces and heat radiation present
the risk of burns.
Wear protective gear that is suitable
for the temperatures generated in your
plant.
Protective clothing must protect all body parts from
heat and prevent skin from coming into contact with
the fluid. This is particularly important for hands.
The tools required for the job depend on the type of
equipment.
DN A.
F.
15-32 17
mm
40-80 22
mm
100-150 30
mm
Tighten the stuffing box screw (13) until no
more fluid escapes.
13
DANGER
Personnel working on pipes are exposed to
safety risks and may suffer severe injuries,
poisoning or even loss of life.
Make sure that no hot or hazardous
fluid is in the equipment or the pipes.
Make sure that the pipes upstream
and downstream of the equipment are
depressurised.
Make sure that the installation is
switched off and protected against
unauthorised or unintended activation.
Make sure that the equipment and the
pipes have cooled down to room
temperatures.
Wear protective clothing that is
suitable for the fluid and, if necessary,
wear protective gear.
For more information on suitable safety clothing and
safety gear refer to the safety data sheet of the fluid
in question.
Undo the end connections of the equipment.
Replace the equipment with a new one.
