The installation of a sleeve compensator is a technical job that requires meticulous handling to ensure that the piping system can function properly without damage in the event of thermal expansion, contraction or other displacements. Here are the general installation steps for the sleeve compensator:
Preparation：
Prior to installation, verify that the plumbing system meets the installation conditions, including but not limited to the cleanliness and leveling of the pipes, and the stability of the brackets.
Measure and check the size of the compensator to ensure that it matches the pipe, and check that the model and specification of the compensator are consistent with the order requirements.
Confirm the flow direction mark of the compensator, and for one-way compensators, the sliding sleeve should be toward the inflow end of the medium.
Installation Steps：
Place the sleeve compensator carefully on the pipe in the predetermined location, taking care not to damage any components.
Adjust the height and verticality of the compensator to ensure that it is coaxial with the pipe, and the deviation should be less than 1% of the pipe diameter to prevent excessive friction during operation from affecting the sealing performance.
Use a wrench to preliminarily secure the fixtures of the compensator to the pipe, taking care not to tighten them completely for subsequent fine-tuning.
Install flange connections or welded joints at both ends of the compensator and tighten them firmly with bolts to ensure tightness.
After completing the initial fixation, check all connection points again for firmness and reliability, and readjust if any deviation occurs.
Inspection and testing：
Throughout the installation process, check for any components that have deviated significantly or do not meet specifications and reinstall if necessary.
After installation, perform a hydraulic test according to the acceptance specification at 1.5 times the working pressure to verify the sealing performance of the compensator and piping system.
If leakage of the sealing device is found during the pressure test, tighten the bolts evenly until there is no leakage.
Notes：
In piping systems, the compensator should be installed along the pipe centerline, ensuring that it can expand and contract freely without additional lateral forces.
For pipe sections that need to be welded, bevel treatment must be performed first to ensure the welding quality.
Once the installation is complete, ensure that the pipe brackets and guide brackets are in place correctly to avoid the pipe deviating from its intended path as it thermally expands and contracts.
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