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The MAWP is different
from the approved pre-
ignition pressure.
Consult the factory for
pre-ignition pressure
limits for your
installation.
II. INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION
All Groth Corporation's flame arresters are bi-directional and the installation on a tank or piping system
depends to a great extent on the design of the system. The Model 7618 is recommended for vertical
installation in closed piping systems or venting to atmosphere. If a Model 7618 is installed in a
horizontal line, it should be equipped with drain ports for removal of condensation from the housing.
WARNING: Do not pipe both drainage connections to a common line as
this can provide a passage for flame to by-pass the flame arrester element.
The Model 7628 is designed for either vertical or horizontal installation.
These series of flame arresters have 150# ANSI PN 10 OR PN 16 flange drilling compatibility, [30" &
36" model 7618 & 7628 have API 650 drilling], and are pneumatically tested to 15 PSIG at the factory.
Follow the guidelines listed in Table 2 for flange make-up torque. The arresters are NOT rated for full
flange pressure and do not require high bolting torque. Recommended torque values are based on
pressures [MAWP] in Table 1. Consult factory for higher pressure applications.
Note:
TABLE 1: FLAME ARRESTER MAWP [PSIG (kPa)]
Sizes > 12" (7618 & 7628): MAWP = 15 PSIG
TABLE 2: BOLT TORQUE [ft-lbs (Nm)]
*Torque values are for reference only and based on a nitrile binder synthetic gasket,
1/16" thick and unlubricated threads.
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