Spirax Sarco Spira-trol K Series, Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Safe operation of these products can only be guaranteed if they are properly installed,
commissioned, used and maintained by qualified personnel (see Section 1.11) in compliance
with the operating instructions. General installation and safety instructions for pipeline and plant
construction, as well as the proper use of tools and safety equipment must also be complied with.
Safety note - Handling precautions
PTFE
Within its working temperature range PTFE is a completely inert material, but when heated
to its sintering temperature it gives rise to gaseous decomposition products or fumes which
can produce unpleasant effects if inhaled. The inhalation of these fumes is easily prevented
by applying local exhaust ventilation to atmosphere as near to their source as possible.
Smoking should be prohibited in workshops where PTFE is handled because tobacco
contaminated with PTFE will during burning give rise to polymer fumes. It is therefore
important to avoid contamination of clothing, especially the pockets, with PTFE and to
maintain a reasonable standard or personal cleanliness by washing hands and removing any
PTFE particles lodged under the fingernails.
1.1 Intended use
Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical Information
Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended use/application.
The products listed on pages 4 to 10 comply with the requirements of the European Pressure
Equipment Directive (PED), carry the
mark when so required and fall within the Pressure
Equipment Directive categories stated.
i) The products have been specifically designed for use with liquids and gases which are in
Groups 1 and 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive.The products’ use on
other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to
confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
ii) Check material suitability, pressure and temperature and their maximum and minimum values.
If the maximum operating limits of the product are lower than those of the system in which it
is being fitted, or if malfunction of the product could result in a dangerous overpressure or
overtemperature occurrence, ensure a safety device is included in the system to prevent such
over-limit situations.
iii) Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow.
iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced by
any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to consider these
stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise them.
v) Remove protection covers from all connections and protective film from all name-plates, where
appropriate, before installation on steam or other high temperature applications.
1. Safety information