Table of contents Foreword .............................. 3 Availability .............................. 3 Formatting features in the document ......................3 Safety ..............................3 Usage for the intended purpose ......................3 Basic safety notes ........................... 4 Personnel qualifications .......................... 5 Protective clothing ..........................5 Formatting features for warnings in the document .................6 Formatting features for warnings of material and environmental damage ..........6 Further information ..........................
Different types of information in the Installation following types of vessel: & Operating Manual are formatted in different ways. ◗ Steam-powered condensate-return unit FPS 11 This helps you to distinguish easily between the ◗ Steam-powered condensate-return unit FPS 14 following types of information: ◗...
Basic safety notes ◗ Incorrect handling of lifting gear or the use of unsuitable lifting gear can cause the equip- Risk of serious injury ment or its parts to fall. ◗ The equipment can become hot during oper- ◗ Only allow specialist personnel to lift the ation.
Protective clothing ◗ Using the equipment in systems with the wrong operating conditions can lead to The required protective clothing depends on the material damage or malfunctions. Always regulations at the place of work and the fluids ensure the following operating conditions are used.
Gestaltungsmerkmale von Formatting features for Beschreibung Description warnings in the document Warnhinweisen im Text Product package and Lieferumfang und GEFAHR DANGER description of equipment Gerätebeschreibung Hinweise mit dem Wort GEFAHR warnen Instructions with the word DANGER warn Scope of supply Gestaltungsmerkmale von Beschreibung Lieferumfang...
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Description of equipment The equipment features the following connec- tions: ◗ Condensate inlet ◗ Condensate outlet ◗ Booster steam ◗ Vent ◗ Drain (if applicable) FPS 11 FPS 11-8 FPS 14 FPS 14 FPS 23 FPS 23 Designation Designation Vessel...
Purpose and function Connections Connection for condensate line: Purpose ◗ Butt-weld end of welding neck flange FPS equipment is used to discharge condensate from steam in steam-heated consumers. Connection for booster steam venting pipe: In the equipment, the condensate is transported ◗ Screwed socket by booster steam.
Application of European Storing and transporting the Directives equipment Pressure Equipment Directive Attention! The equipment conforms to this directive (see “Manufacturer's Declaration” section) and can be Storing or transporting the equipment used for the following fluids: incorrectly can damage it. ➢...
Gestaltungsmerkmale von Beschreibung Transporting the equipment Warnhinweisen im Text Installing and connecting the Lieferumfang und equipment Gestaltungsmerkmale von GEFAHR Besch DANGER Gerätebeschreibung Warnhinweisen im Text Preparing for installation Hinweise mit dem Wort GEFAHR warnen Risk of crushing from falling equipment Lieferu Lieferumfang vor einer gefährlichen Situation, die zum...
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Gestaltungsmerkmale von Beschreibung Warnhinweisen im Text Lieferumfang und Specialist personnel must have knowledge and GEFAHR DANGER Gerätebeschreibung experience of producing the type of pipe connec- tion used. Hinweise mit dem Wort GEFAHR warnen Risk of severe injury or death due to Lieferumfang vor einer gefährlichen Situation, die zum burns or intoxication during work on...
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Example installation: Condensate to boiler house Steam line Shut-off valve Consumer Pressure gauge Reservoir Sight glass Booster steam line Steam trap Vent Dirt trap Condensate inflow to FPS Non-return valve...
If flange connections are not tight, proceed as ➢ Make sure the condensate inflow and outflow follows: lines satisfy the following conditions: ➢ Power down the system and wait until the ◗ The minimum height difference must be vessel and pipes are cool enough to touch. complied with.
Removing external dirt Specialist personnel must have knowledge and experience in the following areas: ➢ Remove dirt from the equipment with clean ◗ The applicable local regulations for handling water and a lint-free cloth. harmful substances ➢ Remove stubborn dirt with a cleaning agent ◗...
You can download the latest Declaration of Con- Returning the equipment formity or Manufacturer's Declaration You can return the equipment to your contractual at www.gestra.com or request it from the ad- partner. dress below: GESTRA AG ➢ Register the return delivery with your con- Münchener Strasse 77...
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You can find our authorised agents around the world at: www.gestra.com GESTRA AG Münchener Strasse 77 28215 Bremen Germany Tel. +49 421 3503-0 +49 421 3503-393 E-mail info@de.gestra.com Website www.gestra.com 818887-01/10-2021cm (808729-02) · GESTRA AG · Printed in Germany...
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