MicroCool BIGHORN 1000, Инструкция по установке и обслуживанию

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11.9
TWISTS & KINKS
Avoid twisting and kinking the flexible lines/manifolds while un-spooling and installing. Thermoplastic hose has a
"memory" and after a period of time will tend to twist back into the original position. When installing flexible nozzle
lines, use of the special tool to re-align nozzles is recommended. Failure to do so may result in twisted lines that
may initially look fine but under pressure will move considerably.
11.10 SUPPORT & ROUTING
Whatever support method is used, both atomization and manifold hoses must be routed carefully and held securely .
It is important they are not allowed to excessively vibrate, sag unduly, bend around a radius of less than 6" (15cm)
or be permitted to come into contact with sharp edges. Always leave extra line when bending around corners and
making bends to compensate for shrinkage.
12.
INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE ATOMIZATION & MANIFOLD LINE FITTINGS
12.1 USE OF REUSABLE HOSE FITTINGS
Reusable hose fittings have standard 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" National Pipe Thread (NPT) for connection to each other or
to other standard brass fittings. Teflon tape must always be used on the male threads of any fitting to create a liquid
tight seal. However, the stem component of a reusable hose fitting, i.e. that bit that screws down inside the hose,
should never be wrapped with Teflon tape. The following diagrams illustrate typical uses for reusable hose fittings:
HIGH PRESSURE
HOSE
REUSABLE HOSE
FITTING BARREL
REUSABLE HOSE
FITTING STEM
No tape here
12.1.1 Female swivel fittings have a rotating head that allows connections to
be made without having to rotate the hose as the fitting is screwed into
position. Reusable hose fittings can be used in conjunction with any standard
brass fitting to permit connection with the pump modules or solenoid valves.
No Teflon tape is required with this fitting.
12.1.2 Male fittings have a rigid NPT thread that can be fixed to a female
NPT fitting. This allows manifold hoses or atomization lines to be connected
or branched. Teflon tape must be wrapped around the male threads of any
fitting to create a liquid tight seal, except when a female swivel reusable hose
fitting is connected to the male fitting.
12.1.3 Female ¼” Rigid fittings are always used at the end of flexible
atomization lines to hold an automatic drain valve or a plug.
12.1.4 Do not over-tighten fittings. Fittings may crack and leak.