ClimaCool IOM AR2 SERIES - Manual (Page 19)

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ClimaCool CS STRAINER
Fig . 1
Safety Considerations
Read this manual carefully . Personal injury or product damage
can occur if the following safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored . We strongly recommend that you follow these safety
precautions and avoid the potential hazards listed below when
operating and maintaining your strainer:
1 . After unpacking your strainer, carefully inspect your strainer
housing, lid assembly and screen for damaged or missing
parts . Contact our customer service representatives for
replacement parts .
2 . The strainer should not be modified or used in a manner not
consistent with the manufacture’s recommendations . If there
are any questions regarding its application or installation,
contact ClimaCool customer service .
3 . The strainer lid or pressure gauges should not, be removed
under ANY circumstance while the strainer is pressurized .
4 . Standard bolted lid models should never exceed 150 PSI .
V-Band clamp models should never exceed 125 PSI .
5 . Install back-flow prevention devices (or check valves) both
upstream and downstream of the strainer to prevent back flow
or vacuum effects which can cause damage to the strainer
housing or screen .
6 . Install properly sized pressure relief valves both upstream and
downstream of the strainer . This will help prevent Strainer
damage to the strainer and screen in the event that water
flow is stopped abruptly, or if water hammering occurs . The
pressure relief valves should be set to relieve pressure at
1 .2 times the strainer’s maximum operating pressure (not to
exceed the max . rated pressure) . Consult your local dealer or
pressure relief valve manufacturer to obtain properly sized
valves for your application .
Note: At No Time Should The Internal Pressure Exceed The
Maximum Rated Pressure For Your Strainer
Installation Recommendations
We recommend following the guidelines below when installing
your strainer:
1 . The ClimaCool Strainer should be placed on a firm,
supporting surface . Failure to do so can cause stress on the
weld joints . The weight of the ClimaCool Strainer should not
be supported by the main water line’s connecting it .
2 . The inlet and outlet connections should be securely fastened .
The arrows clearly depict flow direction (see fig . 1) .
3 . The back-mount pressure gauges should be installed in the
gauge ports located on the front of the strainer body . These
gauges will allow you to monitor the pressure differential
across the strainer screen providing an indication when the
strainer element is clogged and requires cleaning .
4 . The ClimaCool Strainer lid must be securely fastened
according to the following torque specifications to ensure
product safety and an adequate seal .
Torque Specifications
CLAMPED LID MODELS: ClimaCool Strainer models CS-2,
CS-3, and CS-4C have “over-center latch clamp” lid designs . The
over-center clamp does not require adjustment when installing or
removing the lid . The lock washer is set at the factory for proper
clamp compression and normally requires no field adjustment .
Minor tightening may be necessary over time . The lids are
installed as follows:
1 . Place the clamp around the strainer lid .
2 . Latch the T-bolt with the receiver, and push the latch handle
towards the strainer body until the safety catch engages .
Strainer