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Do not use impact (e.g. a hammer) to separate components if the gasket becomes stuck to
the flange and hub.
The lap-joint flange may be manufactured from Hastelloy or stainless steel. Care should be
exercised to ensure that it is not corroded by aggressive chemicals during maintenance or
installation.
5.6. Cradle - ASM1453
A mounting system for the IRmadillo spectrometer is available to simplify the installation
process. The cradle allows for easy installation of the spectrometer into a pipeline with bolting
positions for lap joint flange and hub complying with ASME/ANSI B16.5 or other flange options.
An optional ball valve is also available.
Figure 30: IRmadillo in cradle with flange and ball valve
5.6.1. Safety
WARNING
The flange and hub form a seal with the process pipework and as
such are safety critical to prevent an accidental discharge of the
process media. Keit recommends regular inspection of the
sealing components in line with local safety procedures.
CAUTION
The spectrometer and cradle assembly weighs ~32.5kg. Please
ensure adequate support.
WARNING
Pipe flanges’ permitted working pressures are temperature
dependent in accordance with the relevant standard (ANSI/ASME
B16.5 or EN 1092-1).
