Samson 3321CT Mounting And Operating Instructions

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22 EB 8115 ENMounting and start-upMake sure that the gasket (13) is seatedproperly in the body.9. Apply a suitable lubricant to the hexa-gon screws (10).10. Firmly press the plug (3) into the seat (2),while fastening down the valve bonnet(7) with the hexagon screws (10). Tight-en the screws gradually in a crisscrosspattern. Observe tightening torques.11. For further instructions concerningType 3379 Actuator (pneumatic connec-tions, alignment of the actuator, etc.)u EB 8315.5.2 Installing the valve into thepipeline5.2.1 Checking the installationconditionsPipeline routingThe inlet and outlet lengths vary dependingon the process medium. To ensure the controlvalve functions properly, follow the installa-tion instructions given below:Î Observe the inlet and outlet lengths (seeTable 3). Contact SAMSON if the valveconditions or state of the medium processdeviate.Î Install the valve free of stress and with theleast amount of vibrations as possible. Ifnecessary, attach supports to the valve.Î Install the valve allowing sufficient spaceto remove the actuator and valve or toperform service and repair work onthem.Mounting positionGenerally, we recommend installing thevalve with the actuator upright and on top ofthe valve.Î Contact SAMSON if the mounting posi-tion is not as specified above.Support or suspensionDepending on the valve version and mount-ing position, the control valve and pipelinemust be supported or suspended. The plantengineering company is responsible in thiscase.Premature wear and leakage due to insuffi-cient support or suspension.In the following versions, the control valvemust be supported or suspended:− Valves that are not installed with the actua-tor in the upright position on top of thevalve.Attach a suitable support or suspension tothe valve.Vent plugVent plugs are screwed into the exhaust airports of pneumatic and electropneumatic de-vices. They ensure that any exhaust air thatforms can be vented to the atmosphere (toavoid excess pressure in the device). Further-more, the vent plugs allow air intake to pre-vent a vacuum from forming in the device.Î Locate the vent plug on the opposite sideto the workplace of operating personnel.NOTICE!