8.3.2
Replacing a bolted connection or pipe
Personnel:
n
Heating and sanitary technician
Protective equipment:
n
Protective gloves
Tool:
n
Adjustable spanner
Material:
n
Spare parts
n
Cloth
Prerequisites:
n
Leaks have been found.
n
Replacement material is available (
55).
1.
Observe the flow chart (
Close the main shut off valve (Fig.
29) for the supply line to the
leak location to ensure no water can flow through the leak.
If pipes or bolted connections in the main supply line are leaky,
close the main supply lines.
2.
WARNING!
Risk of burns due to hot pipes!
If the pipe section is one through which hot water flows, wait
until the pipe section has cooled down.
3.
Loosen and remove the bolted connection at the leak using an
adjustable spanner.
4.
Collect the remaining water using a cloth.
5.
Insert the new pipe or new bolted connection.
6.
Ensure that O-ring seals are available.
7.
Tighten the new pipe or new bolted connection using an
adjustable spanner.
8.
Open the corresponding ball valve.
9.
Check the spare part for leak-tightness.
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The leak has been repaired.
Fig.
29:
Main shut off valve closed
TACOTHERM FRESH PETA 2 / PETA 2 X
Cleaning and maintenance
V02.2020 11/2020
Item no. 215747
EA no. 1329
Operating instructions
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