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Attention!
Equipment will be damaged if the end
connections are undersized.
Make sure that the connections are
strong and rigid enough to support the
weight of the equipment and to
withstand the forces that occur during
operation.
To allow easy access for routine servicing and
exchanging components observe the indicated
withdrawal distances and allow for clearances to
adjacent installation parts.
For more information see section “
Dimensions and
weights„
” on page 33.
Make sure that the pipe system of the plant is
clean.
Make sure that the equipment is free from
foreign matter.
Attention!
An incorrect installation position can
prevent the equipment from functioning
correctly.
If an installation position described
here is not possible in your system,
please contact the manufacturer.
You can change the installation position of the
equipment. The steam trap must always be
installed in the pipe with the screw spindle
horizontal.
To change the installation position, you must realign
the VAPOSCOPE insert.
To do this, proceed as described in the section
"
Positioning the equipment
" on page 11.
Mount the equipment in the desired installation
position.
Make sure that the equipment is safely mounted
and that all connections are made correctly.
Orientation of the equipment
Attention!
The VAPOSCOPE may show incorrect
displays if in the wrong installation
position.
Only install the VAPOSCOPE in one of
the installation positions described
here.
The deflector tip of the VAPOSCOPE insert must
always point downwards.
To position the VAPOSCOPE insert, you
need only remove a sight glass. You need
to replace the sight glass seals only if the
equipment had already been in operation.
If you are positioning the insert before
bringing the equipment into service for the
first time, you can reinstall the seals.
You require the following tools to position the
VAPOSCOPE insert:
Combination wrench to DIN 3113, type B (size
11, 17, 18, 19 or 24, depending on equipment
type)
Torque wrench to DIN ISO 6789
Temperature-resistant lubricant is required for
lubricating the system. The lubricant must have the
same properties as OKS 217.
Allen key to DIN ISO 2936 (size 6 or 10,
depending on equipment type)
Screwdriver
The types of equipment differ in the
number of hexagon-head bolts and
whether they are equipped with a spherical
washer.
In GK 11 steam traps, the lid of the sight glass
is fastened with six hexagon-head bolts.
In GK 21 steam traps, the lid of the sight glass
is fastened with four hexagon-head bolts.
