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Mounting
5.1
Preparing mounting
Verify that liquid can escape via the discharge line of the safety valve dur-
ing heating up.
Verify that the product cannot be shut off.
Verify that no shut-off elements, filters or similar equipment is installed.
Verify that the product is mounted in such a way that no external forces
can act on the components after it has been installed.
Verify that the product is not overheated by welding or soldering work per-
formed on the system.
- Install the product after completion of such welding or soldering work.
Verify that the nominal pressure of the product corresponds to the speci-
fication value of the system.
Verify that the liquid in the system and the application area of the product
are compatible.
Verify that the pipes are thoroughly flushed prior to installation of the prod-
uct.
- Impurities such as weld beads, hemp or metal chips cause leaks of the
safety valve.
5.2
Mounting the product
BURNS CAUSED BY HOT LIQUID
Water in systems is under high pressure and can have temperatures of more
than 100 °C.
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Verify that the water has cooled down before mounting the product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury or
equipment damage.
The mounting valve of the quick-action vent and the safety valve are mounted
with an elastic sealing system. They can be rotated by up to 180° without the
connection becoming leaky.
1. Mount the product in such a way that the components are vertical.
2. Mount the product in such a way that the liquid can escape via the dis-
Mounting
WARNING
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