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INSTALLATION
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BM26A-5000
www.krohne.com
01/2021 - 4008339901 - HB BM26A-5000 R01 en
3.1 Storage
•
Do not keep the device in a vertical position before installation. Put the device on its side.
•
Store the device in its original packing and in dry and dust-free location.
•
Storage temperature range:
Storage temperature range:
Storage temperature range:
Storage temperature range: -70
…
+80
°
C / -94
…
+176
°
F
3.2 Transportation
Lift the device carefully. Make sure that the method used to transport the device is adapted to its
weight and agrees with national regulations.
3.3 Installation - bypass chamber
3.3.1 General notes
The operating conditions that are applicable for your device are given on the device nameplate.
For more data on where to find the operating conditions data for your device, refer to
Nameplates
on page 12. For general technical data about the device, refer to
Technical data
on
page 24.
Make sure that the installation conditions obey the design constraints related to PED. For more
data, refer to
EU Pressure Equipment Directive
on page 6.
Other installation conditions
•
Make sure that there is no contamination (dirt etc.) or unwanted objects in the bypass
chamber.
•
Install the bypass chamber vertically on the tank.
•
Make sure that the device is correctly installed. The device nameplate is always at the bottom
of the device.
•
Select bolts and gaskets (not supplied) that agree with the pressure rating of the process
connection and the process pressure.
•
Make sure that mechanical loadings do not cause damage to the process connections. If
necessary, put support brackets on the device.
3.3.2 Isolation valves
We recommend that you install isolation valves between the device and the tank. The device can
then be easily removed from the tank for the cleaning procedure. Drain the device only when it is
isolated from the tank.
DANGER!
Make sure that the outer surface temperature of the device is less than +60
°
C / +140
°
F. If the
surface temperature is more than +60
°
C / +140
°
F, use the device with precautions that agree
with health and safety rules and regulations.
WARNING!
Stay away from the process connections. If you stand on the process connections, you can cause
damage to the device and the installation.
