Installation Position; Installation With Threaded Sockets; Installation With Clamp Connections - GEM 566 Operating Instructions Manual

Tools
▶ The tools required for installation and assembly are not
included in the scope of delivery.
Use appropriate, functional and safe tools.
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1. Ensure the product is suitable for the relevant application.
2. Check the technical data of the product and the materials.
3. Keep appropriate tools ready.
4. Wear appropriate protective gear, as specified in the plant
operator's guidelines.
5. Observe appropriate regulations for connections.
6. Have installation work carried out by trained personnel.
7. Shut off plant or plant component.
8. Secure plant or plant component against recommission-
ing.
9. Depressurize the plant or plant component.
10. Completely drain the plant (or plant component) and let it
cool down until the temperature is below the media va-
porization temperature and cannot cause scalding.
11. Correctly decontaminate, rinse and ventilate the plant or
plant component.
12. Lay piping so that the product is protected against trans-
verse and bending forces, and also from vibrations and
tension.
13. Only install the product between matching aligned pipes
(see chapters below).
14. Please note the flow direction.
15. Please note the installation position (see chapter "Install-
ation position").

9.2 Installation position

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

9.3 Installation with threaded sockets

Fig. 1: Threaded socket
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-
paring 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.
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9.4 Installation with clamp connections

Fig. 2: Clamp connection
Gasket and clamp
▶ The gasket and clamps for clamp connections are not in-
cluded in the scope of delivery.
1. Keep ready gasket and clamp.
2. Carry out preparation for installation (see chapter "Pre-
paring for installation").
3. Insert the corresponding gasket between the body of the
product and the pipe connection.
4. Connect the gasket between the body of the product and
the pipe connection using clamps.
5. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
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