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1. General safety information
I) These products have been specifically designed for use on steam, air or condensate /water,
which is in Group 2 of the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive. The products’
use on other fluids may be possible but, if this is contemplated, Spirax Sarco should be
contacted to confirm the suitability of the product for the application being considered.
II) Check material suitability, pressure and temperature and their maximum and minimum
values. If the maximum operating limits of the product are lower than those of the system in
which it is being fitted, or if malfunction of the product could result in a dangerous overpressure
or overtemperature occurrence, ensure a safety device is included in the system to prevent
such over-limit situations.
III) Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow.
IV) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced
by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to consider these
stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise them.
V) Remove protection covers from all connections before installation.
1.2 Access
Ensure safe access and if necessary a safe working platform (suitably guarded) before attempting
to work on the product. Arrange suitable lifting gear if required.
1.3 Lighting
Ensure adequate lighting, particularly where detailed or intricate work is required.
1.4 Hazardous liquids or gases in the pipeline
Consider what is in the pipeline or what may have been in the pipeline at some previous time.
Consider: flammable materials, substances hazardous to health, extremes of temperature.
1.5 Hazardous environment around the product
Consider: explosion risk areas, lack of oxygen (e.g. tanks, pits), dangerous gases, extremes of
temperature, hot surfaces, fire hazard (e.g. during welding), excessive noise, moving machinery.
1.6 The system
Consider the effect on the complete system of the work proposed. Will any proposed action (e.g.
closing isolation valves, electrical isolation) put any other part of the system or any personnel at
risk? Dangers might include isolation of vents or protective devices or the rendering ineffective
of controls or alarms. Ensure isolation valves are turned on and off in a gradual way to avoid
system shocks.
Installation and Maintenance InstructionsSafe operation of these products can only be guaranteed
if they are properly installed, commissioned, used and maintained by qualified personnel (see
Section 1.11 on this document) in compliance with the operating instructions.
General installation and safety instructions for pipeline and plant construction, as well as the
proper use of tools and safety equipment must also be complied with.
1.1 Intended use
Referring to the Installation and Maintenance Instructions, name-plate and Technical Information
Sheet, check that the product is suitable for the intended use/application. These products
comply with the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and
carry the mark when so required. It should be noted that product rated as ‘SEP’ are required
by the Directive not to carry the mark. The products fall within the following Pressure
Equipment Directive categories:
Gruppo 1 Gruppo 2 Gruppo 1 Gruppo 2
Product Gases Gases Liquids Liquids
DT 101 F DN ½", ¾", 1" - *SEP - *SEP
DT 102 F
* Products within this category are required by the Directive not to carry the mark