IM-P537-01
EMM Issue 1
5
Pressurised Thermophysical deaerator with operator manual for the control unit
Safe operation of these products can only be guaranteed if they are properly installed, commissioned,
used and maintained by qualified personnel in accordance with the manufacturer's operating
instructions. General safety installation instructions for the construction of pipes and systems,
as well as the appropriate use of safety tools and equipment must also be observed.
General safety notes
This manual is intended to cover the installation, start-up and maintenance procedures for the
PDA deaerator unit and should be used in conjunction with the Installation and Maintenance (IM)
manuals of the individual components of the unit and the corresponding additional safety notes.
Precautions for lifting the unit
The unit must be lifted using the lifting eyebolts with adequate and safe equipment.
Note: always provide sufficient space around the system for future maintenance work.
Warnings
1. The unit has been designed and built to withstand normal use conditions.
2. Use of this product for any other purposes or incorrect installation due to failure to comply
with this manual may damage the device and cause serious injury to operating personnel.
3. Always ensure that all primary steam, condensate and water return lines on the secondary are
insulated before performing any installation and maintenance procedure.
4. Ensure that the residual pressure inside the system and connection pipes is vented to atmospheric
pressure.
5. To avoid the risk of burns, allow all parts to cool before starting any procedure.
6. Always wear adequate protective clothing before performing any installation or maintenance
work.
1.1 Intended use
Check the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, the nameplate and the Technical Specification
to ensure that the product is suitable for the intended use/application.
i) The products are specifically designed for use on steam and water belonging to Group 2 of
the above-mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
ii) Check the suitability of the material, pressure, temperature, minimum and maximum values.
If the maximum limits of the product's operating conditions are lower than those of the system
in which it is to be used, or if a malfunction of the product may result in dangerous overpressure
or overtemperature, always include a safety device in the system to prevent exceeding such
limits.
iii) Determine the correct installation position and direction of fluids flow.
iv) The product is not designed to withstand external stresses which may be induced by the system
in which it is placed. The installer is responsible for taking such stresses into account and for
taking adequate precautions to minimize them.
v) Prior to installation, remove protective covers from all connections, as well as the protective
films and packaging elements.
1. Safety information
