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13 | Blower Pack Installation Guide
MAIN RULES FOR ATMOSPHERIC STEAM LINES
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Steam lines must not have any restrictions which could cause back pressure.
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Follow recommended materials, size and length; see respective tables.
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Slope the steam lines.
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Insulate with 1.0 in. (2.5 cm) pipe insulation minimum.
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Trap condensate (Use full size ‘T’ for Traps).
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Do not over tighten hose clamp at cylinder steam outlet. The maximum torque is
12 in-lbs for 7/8”Nortec steam hose and 16 in-lbs for 1 3/4" Nortec steam hose.
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Support steam line so weight is not on cylinder and so that steam line does not
create low points
Figure 9: Steam Line Slope