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Foreword
This installation & operating manual will help you
use the following types of equipment safely and
efficiently for their intended purpose.
GK 11, DN65–DN150
GK 21, DN50
These steam traps will be called equipment in this
document.
This installation & operating manual is intended for
anyone commissioning, using, operating, servicing,
cleaning or disposing of this equipment and, in
particular, for professional after-sales service
technicians, qualified personnel and authorised and
trained staff.
All of these persons must read and understand the
content of this installation & operating manual.
Following the instructions given in this installation &
operating manual helps avoiding danger and
increases the reliability and service life of the
equipment. Please note that in addition to the
instructions given in this installation & operating
manual you must also observe all locally applicable
rules and regulations concerning the prevention of
accidents as well as approved safety guidelines for
good professional practice.
Availability
Keep this installation & operating manual together
with the plant documentation for future reference.
Make sure that this installation & operating manual
is available to the operator.
The installation & operating manual is part of the
equipment. Please hand over this installation &
operating manual when selling the equipment or
passing it on.
Formatting features in the
document
Certain text elements of this installation & operating
manual feature a specific typographic design. You
can easily distinguish the following text elements:
Standard text
Cross-reference
Listing
Sub-items in listings
Steps for action.
Here you will find additional useful
information and tips serving to assist you
in using the equipment to its fullest
potential.
Safety
Use for the intended purpose
The thermodynamic steam traps mentioned below
are installed in pipes:
GK 11, DN65–DN150
GK 21, DN50
These steam traps are used to remove large
volumes of continuously forming condensate from
steam, and for venting pipes.
The equipment must only be used within the
allowable pressure and temperature limits and only
if the chemical and corrosive influences on the
equipment are taken into account.
Correct use includes compliance with the
instructions given in this installation & operating
manual, in particular obedience to all safety
instructions.
Any other use of the equipment is considered to be
improper.
Note that the equipment is also used incorrectly if
the materials of the equipment are not suitable for
the fluid.
