296.4.5 Inspecting the steam installationUse the following check list to ascertain that the steam installation was performed correctly:– Steam distributorSteam distributors correctly positioned and secured (screws tightened)?Are unused condensate connectors on the steam distributor closed with a cap?– Steam hoseIs maximum steam line length of 8 m maintained?Is minimum steam hose length of 500 mm (for steam hose installations) or 1,000 mm (for solidpipe installation) maintained before first bend and led perpendicularly upwards?Is upslope of at least 20 % or downslope of at least 5 % maintained?Is minimum bend radius of 300 mm for steam hose maintained?Have the instructions for hose positioning been followed?Steam hose: no sagging (condensate pocket) or condensate drain with siphon (hose bend witha minimum diameter of 200 mm) installed at the lowest point?Steam hose(s) securely attached with clamps?Heat expansion during operation and shortening of the hose with ageing taken into considera-tion?Rigid steam lines: properly insulated? Correct installation material used? Minimum internal di-ameter maintained?– Condensate hoseDownslope of at least 20 %?Siphon (min. ø200 mm) existing and filled with water?Condensate hose correctly fixed and not kinked?