Proper Installation - TLV LA Série Manuel D'utilisation

5. Proper Installation

CAUTION
1. Before installation, be sure to remove all protective seals.
2. Before installing the product, blow out the inlet piping to remove any piping scraps, dirt and
oil. Close the inlet valve after blowdown.
3. Install the air vent at a point where air tends to collect (essentially a place away from the
steam inlet of the equipment). To increase the effectiveness of air removal also install an air
vent in front of the steam-using equipment.
4. Install the air vent vertically (LA13, LA21) with the arrow on the nameplate or body (LA13L)
pointing in the direction of flow. DO NOT install the air vent upside down.
5. To protect people from hot air or steam from the outlet of the air vent connect a pipe leading
to a pit but do not submerge the pipe in water; this may result in air vent failure if the pipe
sucks up water containing rust and dirt.
6. The use of unions is recommended to facilitate connection and disconnection of the air vent.
6. Piping Arrangement
Check to make sure that the pipes connected to the air vent have been installed properly.
1. Has the piping work been done as shown on the sketch below?
2. Is the pipe diameter suitable?
3. Has the air vent been installed with the arrow on the nameplate or body (LA13L) pointing in the
direction of flow?
4. Has sufficient space been secured for maintenance?
Sample Installation
Steam-using
equipment
• Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment
and valve opening/closing should be carried out only by trained
maintenance personnel.
• Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct contact with
product outlets.
• Do not use excessive force when connecting threaded pipes.
• Install for use under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur.
• Install for use under conditions in which no water hammer will occur.
Pit
DO NOT submerge the pipe in water
LA13/LA21
Steam-using
equipment
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LA13L
Pit