Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The products’ use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
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1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and / or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high / low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face.
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Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
Applications include sterile steam barriers, block and bleed installations, mains drainage and CIP/SIP of vessels and reactors and process lines. Manufactured in 316L, the crevice free body design of the BT6-B incorporates a 15° angled seat to ensure full drainability.
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2.2 Sizes and pipe connections ½", ¾", 1" and 1½" sanitary clamp ends to ASME BPE. For other end connections please consult Spirax Sarco. Fig. 1 IM-P180-31 CMGT Issue 11...
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The product should not be used in this region as damage to the internals may occur. Note: For hygienic/sanitary clamp ends the maximum pressure/temperature may be restricted by the gasket or sanitary clamp used. Please consult Spirax Sarco. Body design condition...
3. Installation Note: Before actioning any installation observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical Information Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended installation: Check materials, pressure and temperature and their maximum values. If the maximum operating limit of the product is lower than that of the system in which it is being fitted, ensure that a safety device is included in the system to prevent overpressurisation.
4. Commissioning After installation or maintenance ensure that the system is fully functioning. Carry out tests on any alarms or protective devices. Note: As with all steam systems it is very important that the pressure is built up slowly to avoid possible damage to any sensitive equipment.
6. Spare parts and maintenance Note: Before actioning any maintenance programme observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. 6.1 Spare parts The spare parts available are shown in solid outline. Parts drawn in a grey line are not supplied as spares. Capsule element assembly 3 and 5 These are the available spare parts.
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6.2 Maintenance Before undertaking any maintenance on the trap it must be isolated from the supply line and return line and any pressure allowed to slowly normalise to atmosphere. The trap assembly should then be allowed to cool. Note: Damage to the capsule element assembly will occur if the body clamp is removed before the trap has cooled to 60 °C or below.
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