Edwards GXS - Cleaning; Leak Testing; Storage and Disposal; Storage

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Exhaust silencer
M588-08-880 Issue D
5.6.2 Cleaning
The exhaust silencers should be cleaned and maintained in accordance with the procedures detailed in the OEM's
Service Manuals as listed in Table 50.
The exhaust silencers listed below are for clean applications only, and therefore cleaning is not required:
 NKB530000 IF Silencer stainless steel.
 NR5009000 IF400 Silencer.
Note: If cleaning is attempted, be aware that any fluids used could get trapped within the chambers of the
silencer, and ejected on start-up of the pumping system.
5.6.3 Leak testing
After maintenance of the exhaust silencer and before the pumping system is used, it is important that the system is
leak tested to prevent the possible leakage of hazardous substances.
5.7 Storage and disposal
5.7.1 Storage
If the exhaust silencer will not be used immediately:
1. Drain and clean the exhaust silencer.
2. Protect the flange face and place the exhaust silencer in a sealed polythene bag.
3. Store in a cool dry place.
5.7.2 Disposal
Dispose of the exhaust silencer in accordance with local and national safety and environmental requirements.
Table 50 - Exhaust silencer OEM service manuals
Item Number Description OEM Service Manual
M58808161 GXS exhaust silencer 100 ctrs assembly - carbon steel DischargeSlcrManualNW40US-0811
M58808162 GXS exhaust silencer 100 ctrs assembly - stainless steel DischargeSlcrManualNW50US-0811
M59838161 GXS exhaust silencer 150 ctrs assembly - carbon steel
M59838162 GXS exhaust silencer 150 ctrs assembly - stainless steel