Kitz Y Series - Installation Procedure for flanged strainers

DocumentNo.:KE-0015-00                                        Sheet:19/37
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IIIStrainerInstallation
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6. InstallationProcedureforflangedstrainers
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6.1
Pipesandstrainersshouldbeaccuratelyaligned.
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6.2
Theappropriatespace shouldbe keptbetweenpipeflangesforthestrainerfaceto
dimensionsincludingthegasketthickness.
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6.3
Placethestrainerbetweenthepipeflanges.Insertboltsthroughthebottomboltholes
andtightenthemlightly.Thiswillsupportthestrainer during theremaining stepsof
installation.
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6.4
Inserta gasket betweenthestrainerand pipeflanges.  It is recommended to apply
lubricant(gasketpaste)togasketfaces.
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6.5
Makesure the position of the boltsused in the lower bolt holes of the flange. The
gasketalignmentshallbedeterminedbythesebolts.
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6.6Threadboltsthroughtheotherboltholesandlightlytightenthem.
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6.7Tightenboltsevenly,graduallyandalternatelyinastarpatternasshownhere. 
 Theendsofalltightenedboltsshouldequallyprotrudebeyondnuts.
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