www.zookdisk.com
Serving America, Central & South America
16809 Park Circle Drive, Chagrin Falls,
Ohio 44022 USA
Toll Free: +1 800 543 1043
Phone: +1 440 543 1010
E-mail: [email protected]
Serving Europe, Middle East & Africa
Navigation House, Bridge Street
Killamarsh, Sheffield,
S21 1AL UK
Phone: +44 (0) 1909 560999
E-mail: [email protected]
Serving Canada
4400 South Service Rd,
Burlington, Ontario L7L 5R8 CA
Toll Free: +1 800 370 6057
Phone: +1 905 681 2885
E-mail: [email protected]
Serving Asia Pacific
Unit No.23A-05, Menara Landmark, No.12,
Jalan Ngee Heng
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 (7) 2910099
E-mail: [email protected]
Page 1 of 4 RT2_InstallationGuide_022219
Safety
Through
Knowledge
and
Performance
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Graphite and Metal Rupture Disk Holders
Rupture Disk Series: RT2, RT2T, RE2, RE2T and Variants
WARNING
Read the complete instructions before attempting to install the Rupture Disk and holder assembly.
a)
It is the user’s responsibility for the design of adequate venting and installation of adequate vent
piping or directional flow after rupture occurs with the rupture disk as intended. When size is
specified, ZOOK assumes that adequate provisions have been made by the purchaser and/or user
for proper venting of a system to relieve the specific pressure. Locate the rupture disk where people
or property will not be exposed to the system discharge in the event of rupture. Vent toxic or
flammable fumes to a safe location to prevent personnel injury or property damage.
b)
It is the user’s responsibility to specify the burst pressure rating at the coincident temperature at
which the rupture disk is to be used. A rupture disk is a temperature sensitive device. The burst
pressure of the rupture disk is directly affected by its exposure to the coincident temperature.
Failure to utilize a rupture disk at the specified coincident temperature could cause premature
failure or over-pressurization of the system.
c)
Particles may discharge when the rupture disk ruptures. These particles may be part of the rupture
disk itself, or other environmental matter in the system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that
particles are directed to a safe area to prevent personnel injury or property damage.
d)
Rupture disk service life is affected by corrosion, fatigue and physical damage. These conditions
may de-rate the rupture disk to a lower pressure. The user should be prepared to handle a
premature failure of the rupture disk. The media or other environmental conditions should not allow
for any build-up or solidification of media on the rupture disk. This may increase the burst rating of
the rupture disk.
e)
The customer and/or its installer shall be responsible for the proper installation of rupture disk device into a system.
f)
Customer and/or its installers shall be responsible for improper installation and physical damage
resulting there from, including, but not limited to, damage resulting from leakage, improper
torqueing, and/or failure to follow installation instructions.
g)
Extraneous stresses from vent line, supports surrounding structure, and subsequent structural
changes must not be allowed to cause excessive and/or unequal forces on the disk.
h)
Vent piping must be adequately supported to withstand forces generated during blow-down conditions
i)
ZOOK standard Terms and Conditions of Sale/Contract apply unless otherwise stated in writing by ZOOK.
CAUTIONS
Rupture disks are precision instruments and must be handled with extreme care. Rupture disks should be
installed only by qualified personnel familiar with rupture disks and proper piping practice. Examine each
disk carefully before installation. Handle with extreme care. DO NOT USE IF THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF
DAMAGE.
Refer to the appropriate ZOOK data sheet for complete dimensions and product specifications/limitations.
Get the latest ZOOK installation guides and product literature
at
www.zookdisk.com
or follow this QR code on your
smartphone to be connected directly to our website.
