Sterling 6017 series Connecting Process Piping, Connecting Cooling Water Piping

Connecting Process Piping

!CAUTION

•Hoses, valves and other components in your process must be able to withstand the 6017 unit's maximum temperatures and pressures.

•Maximum temperatures and pressures are listed on the unit nameplate.

•Carefully inspect all components before installation.

•If in doubt about component suitability, obtain factory components.

•Fix all leaks! Fluid can be a potential fire and slip hazard.

•Never open pipe insulation that is smoking! Adding oxygen can cause a fire.

Connecting Cooling Water Piping

You must provide cooling water at 25 psi to 75 psi (172.4 kPa to

517.1kPa/1.7 bars to 5.2 bars) for proper operation. Untreated water can foul or corrode the heat transfer surfaces, slowing water flow and causing fluid temperature control problems. Sterling, Inc. sells a complete line of water treatment equipment that can reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Run properly-sized cooling water lines-never smaller than the outlets on the 6017 unit. If external piping is larger than 6017 unit connections, reduce the size of the piping at the unit.

Connecting Vent Piping

You must leave the vent connection open to the atmosphere at all times. The vent connection is located on top of the reservoir. On systems with piping above the reservoir level, you must run vent piping to a minimum height of one foot (1’ / 31 cm) above the highest point in the system. Run the piping down into an auxiliary vented overflow chamber, such as a vented, covered 55-gallon(208-liter) drum. This practice ensures that overflow will not create a hazard to personnel.

Remember: All external piping must be supported independently of the 6017 unit.

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