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818427-02/09-2021cm (803579-04) · GESTRA AG · Printed in Germany

GESTRA AG

Münchener Strasse 77 
28215 Bremen
Germany
Tel. 

+49 421 3503-0  

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+49 421 3503-393

E-mail   [email protected]
Web www.gestra.com

You can find our authorised agents around the world at:   

www.gestra.com

Summary of Contents for VAPOPHONE VKP 10

Page 1: ...1 E N English Original Installation Operating Manual 818427 02 Steam Trap Testing Equipment VAPOPHONE VKP 10 ...

Page 2: ...amages 5 Further information 6 Product package and description of equipment 6 Task and function 8 Storing and transporting the equipment 9 Storing the equipment 9 Transporting the equipment 9 Operation 9 Measurement preparations 9 Performing measurements 10 After operation 13 Servicing the equipment 13 Equipment maintenance and installing spare parts 14 Taking out of service 14 Removing harmful su...

Page 3: ...ipment in potentially explosive atmospheres without explosion protection w The use of the equipment by untrained personnel Vorwort Diese Betriebsanleitung hilft Ihnen beim bestimmungsgemäßen sicheren und wirtschaftlichen Gebrauch des folgenden Prüfgeräts VKP 10 Dieses Prüfgerät für Kondensatableiter wird im Folgenden kurz Gerät genannt Diese Betriebsanleitung wendet sich an jede Person die dieses ...

Page 4: ...he equipment are in perfect condition before hand Information on property damages or malfunctions w Sudden or strong changes in temperature can lead to condensate build up in the equipment w Following temperature changes leave the equipment switched off until the equipment temperature acclimatises to the ambient temperature w Allow the device to dry out fully in the event of condensate build up w ...

Page 5: ...t GEFAHR warnen vor einer gefährlichen Situation die zum Tod oder zu schweren Verletzungen führt WARNUNG Hinweise mit dem Wort WARNUNG warnen vor einer gefährlichen Situation die möglicherweise zum Tod oder zu schweren Verletzungen führen kann VORSICHT Hinweise mit dem Wort VORSICHT warnen vor einer Situation die zu leichten oder mittleren Verletzungen führen kann Gestaltungsmerkmale für Hinweise ...

Page 6: ...re delivered in a leather bag You must connect the components and charge the batteries prior to use The following components are included in de livery w Display device w Storage battery installed in the display device w Sound probe and cable w Leather bag w Battery charger and cable w Operating manual ...

Page 7: ...3 4 Battery charger and cable 5 6 Sound probe and cable No Designation or meaning 6 Sound probe 7 Rotary switch for sensitivity setting 8 Indicator Herst GESTRAAG Bremen Typ Vapophone VKP 10 F Nr Prüfer MADE BY GESTRA VAPOPHONE VKP 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TEST 0 2 4 6 8 10 1 2 6 3 5 4 7 8 ...

Page 8: ... trasonic vibrations are transferred to the tip of the sensor by pressing the sound probe to the specified point of reference on the trap body The ultrasonic vibrations are then converted into electric pulses and indicated by the display device The test equipment VKP 10 signals only vibrations within 40 60 kHz as these frequen cies constitute the usual vibration range associ ated with flowing stea...

Page 9: ...ver transport damage please contact the manufacturer Operation Bringing the display device into service The device can be used for testing with and without the leather bag If using the leather bag open the locking strap on the base of the bag to open the cable outlet Connect the cable of the sound probe 5 with the display device 1 Check the charge capacity of the battery Turn the rotary switch 7 t...

Page 10: ...easuring point on the steam trap if necessary Attention Incorrect placement of the sound probe can lead to inaccurate measurement results Only apply the tip of the sound probe to a bare metallic surface Always apply the sensor tip to the same measuring point Apply the sensor tip vertically to the surface of the valve Gestaltungsmerkmale von Warnhinweisen im Text GEFAHR Hinweise mit dem Wort GEFAHR...

Page 11: ...e from steam pressures lower than 20 bar will cause no or only a slight deflection of the indicat ing meter Any steam loss is indicated by a pro portional meter deflection The relation between steam loss and meter deflection depends on the steam trap type and the used measuring point on the trap surface Larger condensate flowrates and higher service pressures result in louder flow generated noises...

Page 12: ...chen Kon densatableitern Bimetall Ableiter Typ BK 15 Bimetall Ableiter Typ BK 45 Thermischer Kapsel Ableiter Typ MK 45 Bei Schwimmer ondensatableitern Sie die k positionieren Messspitze am höchsten Punkt der Haube seitlich an der Haube Beispiele für Ansetzpunkte bei Schwimmerkondensatableiter Schwimmerk 1 UNA 4 ondensatableiter Typ UNA Setzen Sie die Messspitze senkrecht auf die Prüfstelle Schwimm...

Page 13: ...also apply in the case of steam traps with open floats How ever inherent steam loss definitely occurs on float operated traps even when the trap operates intermittently Before performing the tests use the technical plant data service pressures differential pres sures flowrates etc to at least estimate wheth er the trap flowrate lies within the testable range After operation Charge the equipment ba...

Page 14: ...ues Prior to disposal make sure the equip ment is cleaned and free of any fluid residues Dispose of all materials in accordance with the regulations at the location of use Remove all residues from the equipment Dispose of all residues in accordance with the regulations at the location of use Dismantling the equipment Charge the equipment if necessary Store the equipment as described under Storing ...

Page 15: ...y switch and analogue display Battery compartment in housing One socket for connecting the sound probe Protection rating IP 41 Maximum admissible operating temperature 70 C Minimum admissible operating temperature 0 C Power supply Power is supplied by a 9 V NiCd battery or the battery charger Sound probe The sound probe is supplied with power by the battery of the display device Battery charger 10...

Page 16: ... GESTRA AG Printed in Germany GESTRA AG Münchener Strasse 77 28215 Bremen Germany Tel 49 421 3503 0 Fax 49 421 3503 393 E mail info de gestra com Web www gestra com You can find our authorised agents around the world at www gestra com ...

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