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Original Installation &  

Operating Manual

818887-01

Steam-Powered  
Condensate-Return Unit

FPS 11

FPS 14

FPS 23

FPS 14

FPS 23

FPS 11-8

Summary of Contents for FPS 11

Page 1: ...EN English Original Installation Operating Manual 818887 01 Steam Powered Condensate Return Unit FPS 11 FPS 14 FPS 23 FPS 14 FPS 23 FPS 11 8 ...

Page 2: ...quipment 6 Purpose and function 8 Application of European Directives 9 Storing and transporting the equipment 9 Storing the equipment 9 Transporting the equipment 10 Installing and connecting the equipment 10 Preparing for installation 10 Connecting the equipment 10 Operation 13 After operation 13 Removing external dirt 14 Servicing the equipment 14 Taking out of service 14 Removing harmful substa...

Page 3: ...eep this Installation Operating Manual together with the system documentation Make sure that the Installation Operating Manual is available to the operator The Installation Operating Manual is part of the equipment package Hand over this Installation Operating Manual if you sell or pass on the equipment to a third party Formatting features in the docu ment Different types of information in the Ins...

Page 4: ...ipment can become hot during oper ation Only bring the equipment into service if contact with hot surfaces is prevented by insulation or other protection w The equipment is under pressure and can get hot Only perform work on the equipment if the following conditions are satisfied w The pipes must not be under pressure w All fluid must be thoroughly removed from pipes and the equipment w Before car...

Page 5: ...ays be installed w The steam pressure of the system must always be higher downstream of the FPS than upstream of it w The minimum height difference must be complied with w The condensate line upstream of the equipment must be sufficiently large to act as a reservoir for condensate arising during the pumping process A pipe elbow must be installed immediately upstream of the equipment to allow the v...

Page 6: ...müssen Sie die Komponenten verbinden und die Akkus aufladen Folgende Bestandteile sind im Lieferumfang enthalten Anzeigegerät Akku im Anzeigegerät fest installiert Schallaufnehmer inklusive Kabel Ledertasche Ladegerät inklusive Kabel Bedienungsanleitung 6 Gestaltungsmerkmale von Warnhinweisen im Text GEFAHR Hinweise mit dem Wort GEFAHR warnen vor einer gefährlichen Situation die zum Tod oder zu sc...

Page 7: ... Condensate outlet 4 Connection Booster steam No Designation 5 Connection Vent 6 Connection Drain FPS 14 7 Name plate 8 Non return valve Description of equipment The equipment features the following connec tions w Condensate inlet w Condensate outlet w Booster steam w Vent w Drain if applicable FPS 11 FPS 14 FPS 23 ...

Page 8: ... process the flow of conden sate builds up in the supply line When the ball float reaches the lower switch point the valve control stops the supply of boost er steam and the vent valve opens The flow of condensate accumulates in the equipment and the process is repeated The non return valve in the inlet prevents con densate and booster steam from flowing back through the condensate inlet The non r...

Page 9: ...he following ambient conditions w Air humidity below 50 non condensing w Clean room air not salty or corrosive in other ways w Temperature 5 40 C Make sure that these conditions are constant ly maintained throughout storage Please contact the manufacturer if you wish to store the equipment in different conditions Application of European Directives Pressure Equipment Directive The equipment conform...

Page 10: ...nnected equipment can result in accidents with extremely severe injuries or death Make sure that only specialist per sonnel connect the equipment to the pipe Remove the plugs before installation Store the plugs and packaging for later use Transporting the equipment DANGER Risk of crushing from falling equipment or components Always use suitable lifting gear when lifting moving and working on the e...

Page 11: ...equip ment is not subjected to any forces or torques The plant operator is responsible for making sure that the equipment and sealing material are suitable for the fluid used Make sure that the materials of all equipment components are suitable for the fluid used If you require further information please contact the manufacturer Inspect all gaskets before installation to ensure they are in perfect...

Page 12: ...M K K H H I A C F B D E G 1 FPS A Steam line B Consumer C Reservoir D Booster steam line E Vent F Condensate inflow to FPS G Condensate to boiler house H Shut off valve I Pressure gauge J Sight glass K Steam trap L Dirt trap M Non return valve ...

Page 13: ...el to perform work on contaminated equip ment Wear the protective clothing specified for the contaminated zone during all work Make sure that the equipment is fully decontaminated before any work Follow the instructions for handling the harmful substances in question Attention Frost damage can occur when the system is not in operation Drain the equipment if there is a risk of frost Make sure the c...

Page 14: ...emoving external dirt Remove dirt from the equipment with clean water and a lint free cloth Remove stubborn dirt with a cleaning agent suitable for the material and a lint free cloth Servicing the equipment The equipment does not require any particular maintenance work The plant operator may need to adapt the inter vals for internal inspections for corrosion and deposits depending on the condition...

Page 15: ...e equipment and using it at a different location w Make sure that all fluid residues have been removed from the equipment w Make sure that the connections are in perfect condition Only use the equipment in the operating conditions specified for new equipment Returning the equipment You can return the equipment to your contractual partner Register the return delivery with your con tractual partner ...

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