GEA Bock HGZ Series - Pipes; Laying Suction and Pressure Lines DGB

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Rigid
fixed point
As short
as possible
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5| Compressor assembly
5.6 Pipes
 Pipesandsystemcomponentsmustbecleananddryinsideandfreeofscale,swarfandlayersof
rustandphosphate.Onlyuseair-tightparts.
 Lay pipes correctly. Suitable vibration compensators must be provided to prevent pipes being
crackedandbrokenbyseverevibrations.
 Ensureaproperoilreturn.
 Keeppressurelossestoanabsoluteminimum.
5.7 Laying suction and pressure lines
INFO! Proper layout of the suction and pressure lines directly after the
compressor is integral to the smooth running and vibration behaviour
of the system.
ATTENTION! Improperlyinstalledpipescancausecracksandtearswhichcan
resultinalossofrefrigerant,
A rule of thumb:
Alwayslaytherstpipesectionstartingfromtheshut-offvalvedownwards and
parallel to the drive shaft.