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ADCA
Produced in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 3 of the PED - European Pressure Equipment Directive - 97/23/EC
IMI 1.3960 E 04.14
INSTALLATION
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Account for over pressure conditions, according with the local laws or standards.
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Steam traps must not be used with other purpose than the one they were built for (e.g. climbing aids or as
connecting points for lifting gear).
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For the problems that cannot be solve with the help of this instructions, please contact the supplier or the
manufacturer.
Installation area requirements:
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The installation area should have easy access and provide enough space for maintenance and removing
operations.
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In order to allow installation and maintenance work without emptying the system, stop valves should be installed
upstream and downstream of the steam trap.
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The installation area should have the necessary firing system to prevent damage of the equipment due to over
temperature/pressure cause by fire.
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If the system cannot be stopped for maintenance it is recommended that isolating valves are installed
upstream and downstream of the steam trap together with a by-pass manual regulating valve. The
process can be then controlled manually during the steam trap maintenance. The by-pass must be kept
close during the normal operation.
Procedure:
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Prior to install check that the product is suitable for the intended application: materials and
pressure/temperature ratings.
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Before installing remove plastic covers placed on flanges or connection ends. The equipment has an arrow or
Inlet/Outlet designations. Be sure that it will be installed on the appropriate direction.
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Take care with jointing material to ensure that none may be permitted to block or enter the trap.
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In case of using Teflon tape (for screwed connections), avoid rolling it till the edge, because it can get cut and
migrate to the trap interior, blocking or causing a defective sealing.
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Install the steam trap in the point of the system, where the condensate tends to collect.
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An ADCA pipeline strainer should be installed upstream of the trap to protect from dirt which could damage the
steam trap or cause mal-functioning. The strainer must be installed with the sieve sideways, if the medium is
steam, to prevent the collection of condensate.
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External stresses that may be induced by the system due to pipe expansion, etc, can affect this product. The
necessary precautions are recommended during the systems design and equipment assembly.
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The steam trap pipework should be properly supported and free from strain and it should not be subjected to
undue surges of pressure. The start-up condition should be considered.
