Summary of Contents for Vetter 9987076900
- Page 1 Industrial Pneumatics. Translation of the original operating manual VETTER 1 bar cone pipe stopper Keep in a safe place for future use Art. no. 9987076900 | © Vetter GmbH I 07/19 I Subject to modifications and errors.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Contents 1. Introduction ............3 2. -
Page 3: Introduction
Knowledge of and compli- ance with the user manual is a prerequisite for using cone pipe stoppers. You can find the latest version of this operating manual on our website, “www.vetter.de” under “Support”. Page 3/21... -
Page 4: Safety
Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Safety Symbols in this manual Read the operating manual! The following symbols are used in the text to indicate safety information and warnings: DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an imminently dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury unless avoided. -
Page 5: Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment Safety gloves Safety gloves protect the wearer’s hands against friction, abrasion, puncture wounds or deeper injuries. Safety shoes Safety shoes protect the wearer’s feet against crushing, falling objects and slipping on slippery surfaces. Face, head and ear protection Face protection protects the wearer’s eyes and face against flames, sparks or embers, as well as hot particles and waste gases. -
Page 6: Intended Use
Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Intended use Cone pipe stoppers may only be filled with compressed air, and only using original filling devices. Filling using filling devices procured from third parties shall be considered contrary to the intended use. Cone pipe stoppers are used exclusively to shut off pipes that are intend- ed for that purpose, to test for leaks in pipelines, and to create a bypass. -
Page 7: Personnel Requirements
No modifications or conversions to pipe stoppers, filling devices and filling hoses are permitted. The cone pipe stopper may only be operated with genuine Vetter filling devices and filling hoses. If third-party parts are used, safety may be impaired. Page 7/21... - Page 8 Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper During a water pressure check, the pipeline to be checked must not be directly connected to a pressurised line (e.g. hydrant). Before and after each use, check that the cone pipe stopper and acces- sories are in perfect working order. During the visual inspection, look out...
- Page 9 Flooding of the working area DANGER! Risk of death due to remaining in the working area in the event of flooding! A leak in the cone pipe stopper when there is water trapped in the pipe can result in death by drowning due to flooding of the pipe. –...
- Page 10 Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Bursting of the cone pipe stopper WARNING! Health risk due to bursting of the cone pipe stopper! The cone pipe stopper may burst while in use. Bursting of the cone pipe stopper may result in loss of hearing and pressure trauma.
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Page 11: Operating The Cone Pipe Stopper
Operating the cone pipe stopper Preparing to insert the cone pipe stopper This section describes which sources of compressed air you can use to operate the cone pipe stoppers. • Personnel: - Instructed person • Protective equipment: - Safety shoes - Protective clothing - Safety gloves Cone pipe stopper... - Page 12 Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Adapter fittings of the adapter set The adapter set contains adapter fittings for the following com- pressed air sources: Truck compressed air connection and dummy coupling Seal the control line with the dummy coupling. Truck compressed air connection...
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Page 13: Inserting The Cone Pipe Stopper Into A Pipe
Inserting the cone pipe stopper into a pipe This section describes how to insert the cone pipe stopper into a pipe. • Personnel: - Instructed person • Protective equipment: - Safety gloves - Safety shoes - Face, head and ear protection - Protective clothing Before the cone pipe stopper is inserted into a pipe, the pipeline must be checked for damage. -
Page 14: Shoring
Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Once work is complete, relieve the pressure via the filling hose or the con- trol device (pressure relief via the knurled screw on the safety relief valve). This action must always be performed from outside the pipeline or shaft. -
Page 15: Draining The Pipeline
Pressure reducer Controller Tethering rope Due to presentation reasons, the support structure is schematically presented and simplified. Draining the pipeline • Personnel: - Instructed person • Protective equipment: - Safety gloves - Safety shoes - Face, head and ear protection - Protective clothing 9 Before draining the pipeline, make sure that there are no persons in the shaft or pipe. -
Page 16: Care, Maintenance Intervals And Storage
Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper 9 Fill the pipelines and vent and measure the test pressure using the test pipe stopper. 9 Shut off the pipeline with the pipe stopper. Care, maintenance intervals and storage This section describes how to maintain the cone pipe stoppers and which maintenance intervals to observe. -
Page 17: Maintenance Intervals
10 %. We recommend having the devices checked by the manufacturer every five years. Small cracks or cuts in the material (max. 6 cm) can be repaired using the Vetter repair material kit (article no. 1420005500), without problems. See separate operating manual. -
Page 18: Storage
Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Storage NOTE! Property damage due to improper handling and storage! Improper handling and storage of the cone pipe stoppers alter their physical characteristics. This can result in damage to the cone pipe stoppers and a reduced service life. -
Page 19: Technical Data
Technical data: 1 bar cone pipe stopper Pipe diameter Length Nominal content Air requirement Weight, approx. mm / inch mm / inch Litre / cu. ft. Litre / cu. ft. kg / 250/600 cone pipe 250-600 1050 433.5 stopper 9.8-23.6 41.3 15.3 1420005600 400/1000 cone... - Page 20 Vetter 1 bar cone pipe stopper Material Chemical EPDM Acetone Acetylene Alum, aqueous Aluminium chloride Aniline n.s. ASTM No. 1 oil Benzine n.s. Benzene Boric acid Bromine (moist) Butyric acid n.s. Chlorine gas (moist) n.s. Chlorine (wet) Diesel fuel Iron chloride...
- Page 21 Blatzheimer Str. 10 – 12 Tel.: +49 2252 3008-0 D − 53909 Zülpich Fax: +49 2252 3008-690 Germany Email: vetter.water@idexcorp.com www.vetter.de Art. no. 9987076900 | © Vetter GmbH I 07/19 I Subject to modifications and errors. I Made in Germany...