Installation Position; Installation With Butt Weld Spigots; Installation With Threaded Sockets; Installation With Threaded Spigots - GEM 543 eSyStep Operating Instructions Manual

10 Installation in piping

10.2 Installation position

GEMÜ recommend installing the actuator vertically upright or
vertically down to optimise the service life.

10.3 Installation with butt weld spigots

Fig. 1: Butt weld spigots
1. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
2. Adhere to good welding practices!
3. Remove actuator A (see chapter "Removing the actuator").
4. Weld the body of the product in the piping.
5. Allow butt weld spigots to cool down.
6. Mount actuator A (see chapter "Mounting the actuator").
7. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
8. Flush the system.

10.4 Installation with threaded sockets

Fig. 2: Threaded socket
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Sealing material
▶ The sealing material is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
Only use appropriate sealing material.
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1. Keep thread sealant ready.
2. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
3. Screw the threaded connections into the pipe in accord-
ance with valid standards.
4. Screw the body of the product onto the piping using ap-
propriate thread sealant.
5. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.

10.5 Installation with threaded spigots

Fig. 3: Threaded spigots
GEMÜ 543
OPEN / CLOSE (Code AE)
Thread sealant
▶ The thread sealant is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
Only use appropriate thread sealant.
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1. Keep thread sealant ready.
2. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
3. Screw the pipe into the threaded connection of the valve
body in accordance with valid standards.
ð Use appropriate thread sealant.
4. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.

10.6 Installation with flanged connection

Fig. 4: Flanged connection
Sealing material
▶ The sealing material is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
Only use appropriate sealing material.
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Connector elements
▶ The connector elements are not included in the scope of
delivery.
Only use connector elements made of approved materi-
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als.
Observe permissible tightening torque of the bolts.
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1. Keep sealing material ready.
2. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
3. Ensure clean, undamaged sealing surfaces on the connec-
tion flanges.
4. Align flanges carefully before installing them.
5. Clamp the product centrally between the piping with
flanges.
6. Centre the gaskets.
7. Connect the valve flange and the piping flange using ap-
propriate sealing materials and matching bolting.
8. Use all flange holes.
9. Tighten the bolts diagonally.
10. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
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