IM-P017-11
CMGT Issue 4
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Safe operation of these products can only be guaranteed if they are properly installed,
commissioned, used and maintained by qualified personnel (see Section 11 on this
document) in compliance with the operating instructions. General installation and
safety instructions for pipeline and plant construction, as well as the proper use
of tools and safety equipment must also be complied with.
1. Intended use
Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and
Technical Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended
use/application. The products listed below comply with the requirements of the
European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and carry the
mark when
so required. It should be noted that products rated as 'SEP' are required by the
Directive not to carry the
mark.
The products fall within the following Pressure Equipment Directive categories:
Product
Group 1
Gases
Group 2
Gases
Group 1
Liquids
Group 2
Liquids
AE50S
SEP
SEP
SEP
SEP
i) AE50S has been specifically designed for use on steam, air or water / condensate
which are in Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive.
ii) Check material suitability, pressure and temperature and their maximum and
minimum values. If the maximum operating limits of the product are lower than
those of the system in which it is being fitted, or if malfunction of the product
could result in a dangerous overpressure or overtemperature occurrence, ensure
a safety device is included in the system to prevent such over-limit situations.
iii) Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow.
iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that
may be induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility
of the installer to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to
minimise them.
v) Remove protection covers from all connections before installation.
2. Access
Ensure safe access and if necessary a safe working platform (suitably guarded)
before attempting to work on the product. Arrange suitable lifting gear if required.
3. Lighting
Ensure adequate lighting, particularly where detailed or intricate work is required.
1. General safety information
