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For a short period of time the equipment
may be transported even if the
temperature is below 0 °C, provided that
the equipment is completely empty and
dry.
Mounting and connecting the
equipment
Preparing installation
Take the equipment out of the transport
packaging.
Check the equipment for transport damage.
Contact the manufacturer if you detect any kind
of shipping damage.
When supplied by the factory, the connections may
be sealed off with sealing plugs.
Remove sealing plugs before mounting the
equipment.
Keep the sealing plugs and the packing for
further use.
DANGER
Personnel working on pipes are exposed to
safety risks and may suffer severe injuries,
poisoning or even loss of life.
Make sure that no hot or hazardous
fluid is in the equipment or the pipes.
Make sure that the pipes upstream
and downstream of the equipment are
depressurised.
Make sure that the installation is
switched off and protected against
unauthorised or unintended activation.
Make sure that the equipment and the
pipes have cooled down to room
temperatures.
Wear protective clothing that is
suitable for the fluid and, if necessary,
wear protective gear.
For more information on suitable protective clothing
and safety gear refer to the safety data sheet of the
fluid in question.
Drain pipes until they are empty.
Switch the installation off and protect it against
unauthorised or unintended re-activation.
Connecting the equipment
DANGER
Incorrectly connected equipment can
cause fatal accidents or severe injuries.
Make sure that only qualified skilled
personnel connect the equipment to
pipes.
Make sure that the flow arrow on the
equipment body matches the direction
of flow in the pipe.
Specialist personnel must be highly qualified and
fully experienced in making pipe connections for the
respective type of end connection.
