GESTRA RHOMBUSline UBK 46 Original Installation Instructions

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UBK 46
Original Installation Instructions
810475-04

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  • Page 1 Steam Trap UBK 46 Original Installation Instructions 810475-04...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Foreword ..........................3 Availability .............................3 Formatting features in the document ......................3 Safety ........................... 3 Use for the intended purpose .........................3 Basic safety notes ..........................4 Information on property damage or malfunctions ..................4 Qualification of personnel ........................5 Protective gear ............................5 Typographic features of warning notes ....................5 Formatting features for warnings of property damage ................5 Description ..........................
  • Page 3: Foreword

    Formatting features in the Foreword document This installation & operating manual will help you use the steam trap safely and efficiently for its Certain text elements of this installation & operating intended purpose. manual feature a specific typographic design. You can easily distinguish the following text elements: ...
  • Page 4: Basic Safety Notes

    Basic safety notes  The equipment is under pressure during operation and can become hot or cold, depending on the fluid used. Only bring the Risk of severe injuries equipment into service if contact with surfaces  The equipment is under pressure during is prevented by insulation or other protection.
  • Page 5: Qualification Of Personnel

    Qualification of personnel Typographic features of warning notes Specialist personnel must have knowledge and experience in the following areas: DANGER  Locally applicable explosion & fire protection and occupational health & safety provisions Notes with the heading DANGER warn against imminent dangerous situations that ...
  • Page 6: Description

    Description Scope of supply and equipment specification Scope of supply Our equipment is delivered packed and ready for assembly. Component parts...
  • Page 7 Designation Designation Screw (M 10 × 25) Body Name plate Strainer Cover Sealing ring (A 24 × 29) Thermovit regulator Sealing plug Bushing (interference fit) Setting screw Body gasket (A 40 × 48 × 2) Optional extras Name plate/identification The following add-on equipment is available: The following items are indicated on the name plate: ...
  • Page 8: Application Of European Directives

    Application of European Directives When the installation is cold the Thermovit regulator is open. Fluids The equipment is designed for the following fluids Storing and transporting the (in accordance with the EU Pressure Equipment equipment Directive or Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations in the UK): Attention! ...
  • Page 9: Transporting The Equipment

    Transporting the equipment  Torque wrench 20–120 Nm  Meet the requirements for storage also when DANGER transporting the equipment. Risk of extremely severe injury or death  Prior to transport seal off connections with due to burns, freezing or intoxication sealing plugs.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Equipment will be damaged if the end perfectly during operation as needed using the connections are undersized. GESTRA ultrasonic measurement device.  Make sure that the connections are  For this, read the Installation & Operating strong and rigid enough to support the Manual of the ultrasonic measurement device.
  • Page 11: Changing The Settings Of The Thermovit Regulator

    Changing the settings of the Thermovit regulator You can adjust the opening temperature on the Thermovit regulator. You can increase the factory- set temperature by 40° C or reduce it by 10° C. The following opening temperatures are set as default: Service pressure bar Opening temperature °C...
  • Page 12  Remove the screws (1) and cover (3) from the body (7).  Insert a screwdriver in the slot of the setting screw (11). Turning the setting screw one eighth of a turn changes the temperature by 5 °C.  Turn the setting screw clockwise to lower the opening temperature.
  • Page 13: Maintaining The Equipment

    Maintenance of the Thermovit To restore the factory-set opening temperature, proceed as follows: regulator  Turn the screwdriver clockwise as far as it will Removing Thermovit regulator  Then turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise by To clean the Thermovit regulator and, if necessary, seven eighths of a turn.
  • Page 14  Unscrew the Thermovit regulator (4) from the  Screw the Thermovit regulator (4) into the body body (7). (7) with the specified torque.  Check the condition of the body gasket (6).  If the body gasket (6) is damaged, use a new one.
  • Page 15: Strainer Maintenance

    Strainer maintenance Mounting the strainer To install the strainer, proceed as follows: Removing and cleaning the strainer  Coat the thread of the sealing plug with To remove and clean the strainer and replace it if temperature-resistant lubricant. necessary, proceed as follows: The lubricant must have the same properties as ...
  • Page 16: Servicing The Equipment And Installing Spare Parts

    Servicing the equipment and installing spare parts You may exchange the following component parts in case of wear or damage:  Thermovit regulator  Strainer  Body gasket  Sealing ring  Replace components only with genuine spare parts from the manufacturer. Spare Parts Designation Stock code...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Replacing the Thermovit regulator  Remove the Thermovit regulator from the body as described on page 13 ff.  Make sure that all components used are clean and in perfect condition.  Install the new Thermovit regulator in the body as described on page 14 ff.
  • Page 18: Putting The Equipment Out Of Operation

    Problem Cause Remedy Fluid escapes (equipment is A gasket is damaged. Replace the gasket with a new one. leaking). Clean gasket seating surfaces. The flow rate is too low. The strainer is clogged. Clean the strainer. The flowrate is too low. Contamination in the inflow, Clean the pipe.
  • Page 19: Re-Using Equipment After Storage

    Returning the equipment CAUTION You can return the valve to your contractual partner. Risk of injuries if the equipment falls down.  Make sure that all harmful substances are  When removing the equipment make removed from the valve. sure the it is safely held in place and ...
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions and weights All equipment in” 6.2” 3.5” 2.8” 3.8” S1 Cover service dimensions 2.8” S2 Sealing plug service dimensions 1.2”...
  • Page 21 UBK 46 flange PN40 CL150 CL300 Nominal size NPS 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1/2” 3/4” 1” L Length D Flange ∅ in” 5.9” 6.3” 5.9” 6.3” 5.9” 6.3” 88.9 98.4 107.9 95.2 117.5 123.8 in” 3.7” 4.1” 4.5” 3.5”...
  • Page 22: Pressure & Temperature Ratings

    Pressure & temperature ratings UBK 46 flange PN40 p Pressure barg 40.0 37.1 33.3 27.6 25.7 17.1 T Temperature °C –10 — 20 ∆ PMX Max. admissible differential pressure Ratings for strength of body/cover to EN 1092-1 UBK 46 flange CL150 p Pressure barg 19.6...
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity - Standards And Directives

    Declaration of Conformity and the relevant certificates. You can download the latest Declaration of Conformity at www.gestra.com. You can request the relevant certificates by writing to the following address: GESTRA AG Münchener Straße 77...
  • Page 24 You can find our authorized agents around the world at: www.gestra.com GESTRA AG UK Importer Münchener Strasse 77 28215 Bremen GESTRA UK Ltd Germany Phone +49 421 3503-0 Unit 1 Sopwith Park, Royce Close, +49 421 3503-393 West Portway Business Park, Andover, e-mail info@de.gestra.com...

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