d)
Ensure pipes and connections are clean and free of any foreign material.
e)
Install the valve vertically with no unnecessary intervening piping between the boiler and the
val
ve.
f)
Do not cap or plug the weep hole on the side of the safety valve.
g)
A discharge pipe shall be of a pipe size equal to, or greater than, the outlet of the safety valve.
h)
Minimize the discharge pipe fittings and overall piping run to avoid over pressurisation of
the pipework which would limit the safety valve discharge volume.
i)
Do not support discharge piping with the safety valve. Discharge piping must be supported
adequat
ely by appropriate means.
j)
Terminate the discharge pipe directly to atmosphere. Discharge pipe must not contain a shut
of
f valve of any sort
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