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EB 2512 EN
Start-up and operation
6.1.2
Pipeline flushing
We recommend additionally flushing the
pipeline with installed regulator before start-
up.
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Refer to Fig. 3
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Unscrew the control line (17).
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Seal the valve body with G ¼ stoppers.
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Observe the mesh size of the upstream
strainer for the maximum particle size.
Use strainers to suit the process medium.
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Check the strainer for dirt each time the
pipeline is flushed and clean it, if neces
-
sary.
If the regulator malfunctions due to clogging
after flushing the pipeline, proceed as de
-
.
After removing the control line, seal the
opening in the valve body.
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Screw plug (accessories: stopper 8323-
0030 and seal 8412-0771)
NOTICE
!
6.1.3 Pressure test
Risk of the operating diaphragm bursting
due to excessive pressure during pressure
testing.
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The pressure must not exceed the maxi-
mum permissible pressure by 1.5 times the
pressure rating.
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Remove the control line from the regulator
and seal the open connection with a blank-
ing plug (accessories: blanking plug 8323-
0030 and seal 8412-0771).
The plant operator is responsible for per-
forming the pressure test.
SAMSON's Af-
ter-sales Service department can support you
to plan and perform a pressure test for your
plant.
Risk of valve damage due to a sudden pres-
sure increase and resulting high flow veloci
-
ties.
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Slowly open the shut-off valves.
During the pressure test, make sure the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
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Detach the control line and seal the
opening in the valve body and the pipe-
line with suitable screw plugs. Alterna-
tively, install a shut-off valve in the con-
trol line.
NOTICE
!
Note
NOTICE
!