GESTRA UNA 38, Original Installation Instructions

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For short distances (only a few metres) you can
transport the equipment unpacked.
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When transporting the equipment over larger
distances use the original packaging.
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If you do not have the original packaging use a
box that protects the equipment adequately
against corrosion and physical damage.
For a short period of time the equipment
may be transported even if the
temperature is below 0 °C, provided that
the equipment is completely empty and
dry.
Mounting and connecting the
equipment
Preparing installation
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Take the equipment out of the transport
packaging.
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Check the equipment for transport damage.
 Contact the manufacturer if you detect any kind
of shipping damage.
When supplied by the factory, the connections may
be sealed off with sealing plugs.
 Remove sealing plugs before mounting the
equipment.
 Keep the sealing plugs and the packing for
further use.
DANGER
Personnel working on pipes are exposed to
safety risks and may suffer severe injuries,
poisoning or even loss of life.
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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.
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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.
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Wear protective clothing that is
suitable for the fluid and, if necessary,
wear protective gear.
For more information on suitable protective clothing
and safety gear refer to the safety data sheet of the
fluid in question.
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Drain pipes until they are empty.
 Switch the installation off and protect it against
unauthorised or unintended re-activation.
The manual vent valve of the UNA 39 is not fitted on
delivery.
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To install the manual vent valve, proceed as
described on page 29.
Orientation of the equipment
The different versions of the UNA 38 equipment
allow you to adapt the direction of flow to suit your
system. The following installation positions are
possible:
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Positions "hl" and "hr" for installation in
horizontal pipes
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Position "v" for installation in vertical pipes with
direction of flow from top to bottom