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KWT51
1974.95/01-EN
Table 6:
Application limits of the KSB quench system
Characteristic
Unit
Limit
Permissible pressure
[bar g]
Unpressurised
Permissible temperature
[°C]
-40 to +120
Capacity
[l]
3,00
In addition, the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU applies with the following
categories:
Table 7:
Categories according to Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU
Page
Fluid state
Fluid group
Table
Risk category Pressure
equipment
module
Shell side
G+L
1
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Art. 4 Sect. 3
6.4 Shutdown/storage/preservation
6.4.1 Measures for dismantling
WARNING
Fluids handled, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health
hazard
Hazard to persons and the environment!
▷
Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any residues of the fluid
handled.
▷
Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required.
▷
Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard.
WARNING
Improper assembly / dismantling
Damage to the KSB quench system!
Damage to the mechanical seal!
Fluid handled escaping!
▷
Have installation / dismantling of the KSB quench system carried out by
authorised and qualified personnel only.
ü
The pump set has been shut down in accordance with the operating manual.
ü
The fluid in the quench reservoir has cooled down.
ü
A suitable container for collecting the fluid from the quench reservoir is
available.
1. Connect the connecting line to the "DRAIN" connection
2)
and guide it to the
drain pan.
2. Open the drain unit (e.g. ball valve)
2)
.
3. Flush the KSB quench system with a suitable liquid.
4. Properly dispose of the fluids collected.
5. Close the drain unit
2)
to prevent the escape of residual liquid or the ingress of
dirt.
6. Dismantle the piping.
7. Remove the KSB quench from the system.
2
If any
