Mankenberg AS 2, Original Operating Manual

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Original operating manual
Separator AS
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AS-4.X.222 Issue 19.07.2022 www.mankenberg.com
8 Initial start-up
danger of
fatalities
No fitting may be operated that does not have a sufficient pressure and temperature range for
the operating conditions – see section
Intended use [
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manufacturer MANKENBERG should be consulted in the case of any applications outside of
this range.
Failure to observe this regulation may mean danger to life and limb and may cause
damage to the pipeline system.
caution
After the initial start-up:
Check the seals on screw-mounted parts of the body and reseal if necessary.
Ask MANKENBERG for tightening torque, if necessary.
Observe the relevant notes in section Troubleshooting help [
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9 Normal operation
A properly designed separator works automatically and does not need any form of auxiliary energy.
MANKENBERG is at your servíce for any assistance and queries, for the addresses see section Further
information [
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note /
danger
Shortly after start-up it has to be checked on separators equipped with drain screws whether
dirt has accumulated during installation or longer standstill.
Open drain screw only at low pressure in the fitting.
The drain flow must not be directed at persons.
Open carefully when handling hot or toxic media, use protective gloves!
danger of
fatalities
It is necessary to ensure that the materials selected for the parts of the fitting in contact with
media are suitable for the media in use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage
due to corrosion by aggressive media on parts made of unsuitable materials.
Failure to observe this regulation may mean danger to life and limb and may cause
damage to the pipeline system and to the fitting.
caution
The fitting has functional parts that have to remain capable of moving easily. Make sure that
parts in contact with the medium cannot freeze nor become blocked by dirt or deposits.
Observe the maintenance intervals.
Failure to observe this instruction may cause damage to the pipeline system and to the
fitting.
It is recommended that the fitting should be inspected to ensure that it is functioning correctly after each new
start-up.