Flowserve VK 14 User Manual
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Important Notes
Usage for the intended purpose
VK 14, VK 16
Use Vaposcope sightglass only as sight flow indicators for monitoring flow in pipes.
Use this equipment only within the specified pressure and temperature ratings and check corrosion
resistance and chemical suitability for the application in question.
Danger
The equipment is under pressure during operation.
When loosening flanged connections or sealing plugs, hot water or steam may escape.
This presents the danger of severe scalds to the whole body.
The equipment becomes hot during operation.
This presents the risk of severe burns to hand and arms. Installation and maintenance
work should only be carried out at room temperatures.
Before servicing the equipment or loosening flanged connections or sealing plugs
make sure that all connected lines are depressurised (0 bar) and the equipment has
cooled down to room temperature.
Sharp edges on internals present a danger of cuts to hands. Always wear industrial
gloves for installation and maintenance work.
Safety note
The equipment must onyl be installed and commissioned by qualified staff.
Maintenance and service work must only be performed by adequately trained persons who have a
recognised level of competence.
Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
The equipment fulfills the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive PED 97/23/EC.
For applications with fluids of group 2.
With CE marking (apart from equipment according to section 3.3).