Continental Disc Corporation GROTH 76C-AF Installation Operation & Maintenance

In-line flame arrester

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance
of the In-Line Flame Arrester
Model 76C-AF, ATEX Certified
IOM-76C-AF
Rev. D 13787
Ref. I.D.: 102446

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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation & Maintenance of the In-Line Flame Arrester Model 76C-AF, ATEX Certified IOM-76C-AF Rev. D 13787 Ref. I.D.: 102446...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS ........................... 3 INTRODUCTION ............................4 CERTIFICATION ............................4 INSTALLATION ............................4 DESIGN AND FUNCTION ..........................6 MAINTENANCE ............................7 MESG REFERENCE ............................ 9 MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION ......................10 PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY ......................11...
  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT PIPE DRAINAGE, INSTRUMENTATION, AND/OR CLEANOUT CONNECTIONS TO A COMMON LINE AS THIS CAN PROVIDE A PASSAGE FOR A FLAME TO BY-PASS THE FLAME ARRESTER ELEMENT. IF THE FLAME WERE TO BE ABLE TO BY-PASS THE FLAME ARRESTER ELEMENT A FLAME FRONT COULD POTENTIALLY HARM BOTH PROCESS EQUIPMENT AND SITE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual is intended to provide recommended instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of the GROTH Model 76C-AF in-line flame arrester. Any standard procedures and practices developed for a specific plant or process should supersede this manual. Although this manual cannot cover all possible contingencies, following these guidelines will provide safe, reliable flame arrester service.
  • Page 5: Initial Installation

    INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE SENSORS Flame arresters for short time burning must be fitted with one or more integrated temperature sensors, taking into account the intended orientation of the flame arrester. Each temperature sensor with respect to connection size has to trigger an emergency function within half of the burn time. These arresters may be used in systems and situations where the flow of the flammable mixture can be stopped within half of the burn time.
  • Page 6: Design And Function

    5. Center the gasket within the bolt circle. 6. Set the arrester on its mating flange or nozzle. Position the lifting handles/lifting eyes and jacking nuts/screws to facilitate future removal of the flame arrester housing. If arrester is equipped with drain and/or instrumentation ports, position the drain and instrument ports to provide proper access and function;...
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    WARNING! Any damage to the flame arrester element, can compromise the ability of the flame arrester to stop a flame front within the arrester performance design specifications. This damage can be caused by, but not limited to: dropping the arrester, dropping something on the flame element, improper cleaning practice with high pressure fluid, forcing something into the flame element gaps, etc…...
  • Page 8 CAUTION In a horizontal line, the flame bank assembly should be supported before removing the studs. Use structures and equipment suitable for supporting the component’s weight. 5. Verify that the element openings are not obstructed by viewing a light source through the element passages.
  • Page 9: Mesg Reference

    Table 2 RECOMMENDED HOUSING STUD TORQUE CHART SIZE TORQUE (Connection Size x Housing Size) Ft-Lb (N-m) Inches (mm) 2” x 6” (50mm x 150mm) 20 (27) 3” x 8” (80mm x 200mm) 25 (34) 4” x 10” (100mm x 250mm) 30 (41) 6”...
  • Page 10: Model Number Identification

    MODEL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION NOMINAL NOMINAL TESTING / CONNECTION HOUSING PORT OPTIONS* MODEL# MATERIAL CERTIFICATION SIZE SIZE A, B, C ❑❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑ ❑❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ O = No Options AF = ATEX 02” 06” Flame Element T = Integrated Housing CERTIFICATION Bolted...
  • Page 11: Product Limited Warranty

    PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Seller warrants that products which are manufactured by Seller, are manufactured in accordance with published specifications and free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of (12) twelve months. Seller, at its option, will repair or replace any products returned intact to the factory, transportation charges prepaid, which Seller, upon inspection, shall determine to be defective in material and/or workmanship.

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