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GEMÜ R563
10 Installation in piping
NOTICE
Tools
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The tools required for installation and assembly are not
included in the scope of delivery.
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Use appropriate, functional and safe tools.
1. Ensure the product is suitable for the relevant application.
2. Check the technical data of the product and the materials.
3. Keep appropriate tools ready.
4. Wear appropriate protective gear, as specified in the plant
operator's guidelines.
5. Observe appropriate regulations for connections.
6. Have installation work carried out by trained personnel.
7. Shut off plant or plant component.
8. Secure plant or plant component against recommission-
ing.
9. Depressurize the plant or plant component.
10. Completely drain the plant (or plant component) and let it
cool down until the temperature is below the media va-
porization temperature and cannot cause scalding.
11. Correctly decontaminate, rinse and ventilate the plant or
plant component.
12. Lay piping so that the product is protected against trans-
verse and bending forces, and also from vibrations and
tension.
13. Only install the product between matching aligned pipes
(see chapters below).
14. Please note the flow direction.
15. Please note the installation position (see chapter "Install-
ation position").
10.2 Installation position
GEMÜ recommend installing the actuator vertically upright or
vertically down to optimise the service life.
10.3 Installation with threaded sockets
NOTICE
Sealing material
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The sealing material is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
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Only use appropriate sealing material.
1. Keep thread sealant ready.
2. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
paring for installation").
3. Screw the threaded connections into the pipe in accord-
ance with valid standards.
4. Screw the body of the product onto the piping using ap-
propriate thread sealant.
5. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
10.4 Installation with union ends with insert (socket)
NOTICE
Sealing material
▶
The sealing material is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
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Only use appropriate sealing material.
1. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
paring for installation").
2. Depending on the application, comply with the welding
standards and the specifications of the solvent cement
manufacturer for adhesive bonds.
3. Screw the threaded connections into the piping in accord-
ance with valid standards.
4. Unscrew the union nut from the body of the product.
5. Reinsert the O-ring if necessary.
6. Push the union nut over the piping.
7. Connect the insert with the piping by solvent cementing/
welding.
8. Screw the union nut back onto the body of the product.
9. Connect the other side of the body of the product with the
piping in the same way.
10. Reactivate all safety and protective devices.