Flowserve MK 45 - Manual (Page 12)

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Installation
MK 45, MK 45 A
1. Observe correct position of installation.
2. Observe direction of flow. The flow arrow is on the trap body.
3. Consider space required for opening trap. When the trap is installed a minimum space of 30 mm
is required for removing cover C.
4. Remove plastic plugs. They are only used as transit protection.
5. Clean seating surfaces of both flanges.
6. Install steam trap.
The steam traps MK 45, MK 45 A can be installed in any position. In the case of a horizontal installation,
make sure that the cover is at the top.
Flanged Traps
1. Observe correct position of installation.
2. Observe direction of flow. The flow arrow is on the trap body.
3. Consider space required for opening trap. When the trap is installed a minimum space of 30 mm
is required for removing the cover C.
4. Remove plastic plugs. They are only used as transit protection.
5. Clean thread of screwed sockets.
6. Install steam trap.
Screwed-Socket Traps
1. Observe correct position of installation.
2. Observe direction of flow. The flow arrow is on the trap body.
3. Consider space required for opening trap. When the trap is installed a minimum space of 30 mm
is required for removing the cover C.
4. Remove plastic plugs. They are only used as transit protection.
5. Clean thermostatic capsule as described under Maintenance.
6. Clean socket-weld ends.
7. Apply arc welding processes 111 and 141 in accordance with DIN EN 24053.
Socket-Weld Traps