9.4 Mounting/start-up
The device must be mounted in horizontal direction of flow from left to right
The nominal size of the device and that of the pipes must be the same. The pressure stages and, hence,
the dimensions of the flanges must coincide. The surface roughness of the flange-sealing surface must
be suitable for the prescribed gaskets.
Check whether the mounting clearance between the flanges of the pipes corresponds to the assembly
dimension of the device plus two gaskets. To achieve stress-free mounting, the connections of the pipes
must be aligned parallel to the connections of the device.
Use connecting bolts and gaskets in the prescribed dimensions. The gaskets must be suitable for the
operating pressure, the temperature and the measured medium
Tighten the screws crosswise so that the process connections are tight.
Please check whether the pipe is adequately stable to rule out the possibility of vibration or swinging of
the device. (Do not use steel mounting parts on the device.)