040-563
2018-10
Operating Manual
Model/Series:
Number:
GB
Version:
Rev. D
Page 12 of 16
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DEUBLIN
for air and hydraulic
with elastomeric seals
5 Installation
The union installation is described in an additional manual which is supplied with each rotating union.
Please follow the additional instruction “Installation” for a secure and correct installation of the rotating
union. The instruction “Installation” is available online under www.deublin.eu.
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Ensure that the person installing the rotating union receives the following information:
- Position and location of the rotating union in the machine
- Information on the media
- Plan for connection of hoses
- Position of leakage line
- Information on how to mount an anti-rotation element provided by the customer
- Installation drawing for each specific model
6
Information on the Operation
Damage to components due to operation without medium (dry running)
If your rotating union model is intended for operation with a medium but it is operated
without the medium, the sealing surfaces of the rotating unions will be damaged.
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Ensure that the rotating unions are operated with a medium.
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Switch off the plant/machine, if the rotating unions are operated without medium.
7
Storage
Damage of component due to incorrect storage
If you store the rotating unions incorrectly, they become leaky or get damaged.
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Store the rotating unions in a dry space between 3 °C and 40 °C.
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Rotating unions should not be stored for more than two years.
8
Maintenance
This chapter provides information on how to extend the service life of the rotating unions by means of
maintenance.
8.1
Maintenance Intervals
You can avoid early wear of the rotating unions, if you adhere to the maintenance intervals described
herein.
Risk of injury due to hot surfaces
Frictional heat and the temperature of the medium causes rotating unions to rise in
temperature. Skin contact with heated rotating unions can cause injuries.
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Before starting to work on the rotating union, allow the machine to cool down.
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Use safety gloves and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) protecting against heat
or cold depending on the application of the rotating unions.
Re-lubrication is not necessary.
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