Weh TW18 Manual de usuario
WEH®- We Engineer Hightech
Type TW18
Operating instructions ⋅Betriebsanleitung Date: 06/23
WEH®Connector for pressure and function testing on components
with male threads
WEH® Adapter zur Druck- und Funktionsprüfung an Bauteilen mit
Außengewinde
Die deutsche Version ist das Original.
Hersteller: WEH GmbH Verbindungstechnik - im Nachfolgenden „WEH“ genannt.
The German version is the original.
Manufacturer: WEH GmbH Verbindungstechnik – hereinafter referred to as “WEH”.
LANGUAGES
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WEH®Connector for pressure and function testing on components with male
threads
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WEH®Adapter zur Druck- und Funktionsprüfung an Bauteilen mit
Außengewinde
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 For your guidance 6
1.2 General information 7
1.3 Warranty and liability 7
1.4 General safety instructions 8
1.5 Definition of qualified personnel 9
2. INTENDED USE 10
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW / PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 11
4. TECHNICAL DATA 14
5. STORAGE 15
5.1 Safety instructions for proper storage 15
5.2 Storage 16
6. REQUIRED TOOLS 16
7. INSTALLATION 17
7.1 Safety instructions for installation 17
7.2 Installation of media line and pilot pressure line 18
7.3 Checking the connection for leak tightness 19
Type TW18
WEH®Connector for pressure and function testing on components
with male threads
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The German version is the original.
Manufacturer: WEH GmbH Verbindungstechnik - hereafter referred to as 'WEH'.
8. OPERATION 20
8.1 Safety instructions for operation 20
8.2 Connection 21
8.3 Disconnection 24
9. INSPECTION | MAINTENANCE 25
9.1 Safety instructions for inspection and maintenance 25
9.2 Maintenance intervals 26
9.3 Overview of minimum intervals for inspection and maintenance 26
9.4 Maintenance 27
10. LUBRICATION 32
10.1 Safety instructions for lubrication 32
10.2 Lubrication 32
11. TROUBLESHOOTING 33
12. DISPOSAL 35
13. ACCESSORIES | SPARE PARTS 35
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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Thank you for deciding to use our products.
The WEH®TW18 Connector has been developed for pressure and function testing of
components with male threads.
Observe and follow all instructions and warnings in these operating instructions�
Non-observance may result in personal injury and/or property damage�
1�1 For your guidance
The markings and symbols contained in these operating instructions have the
following meanings:
- Items are indicated by a dash
ÎCalls for action are indicated by an arrow
Figures
The illustrations and/or images used in these operating instructions are particularly
provided for illustrative purposes only and may differ in some details from the actual
product. For binding information, please refer to your individual orders.
Abbreviations / Definitions
For explanation of abbreviations and definitions of terms see applicable Technical
Appendix of the corresponding catalog or www.weh.com
Definition of signal words
Caution: A section marked with 'Caution' warns you about hazards that could result in
a slight, usually reversible personal injury if you do not comply with this instruction.
Attention: Sections marked ‘Attention’ warn you of situations that could lead to
property damage and disruptions in operation if you do not comply with the instruction.
Note: Sections marked ‘Note’ indicate that malfunctions in operation may occur if you
do not comply with the instruction.
Please note: Sections marked with ‘Please note’ provide you with additional
information for smooth operation.
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1�2 General information
ÎFirst read these operating instructions to avoid misuse and resulting damage.
- In these operating instructions you will find all the necessary information and
instructions for the WEH®Product.
ÎThen check the contents of your delivery. Each delivery must contain:
- a delivery note
- an original WEH Test report (not applicable to spare parts)
- WEH operating instructions
ÎIf any documents are missing, please contact WEH or your responsible distributor.
1�3 Warranty and liability
- Our General Terms and Conditions apply.
ÎPlease read these operating instructions and safety instructions carefully and
follow the information contained therein.
- The information in these operating instructions reflects to the state of knowledge at
the time of printing. Failure to comply may void the warranty. Any side agreements
to these operating instructions require the written approval of the Head of the
Quality Department at WEH.
- Violation of these operating instructions result in the lapse of all warranty claims.
WEH will accept no liability for consequential damage, in particular damage due to
personal injury and/or other legal interests.
Caution: WEH®Products may only be repaired by WEH.
ÎContact WEH or the responsible distributor if the WEH®Product requires
maintenance. Special maintenance work that may be performed by the operator is
described in these operating instructions and is specially marked.
ÎOnly use original WEH®Spare parts. These are exactly suited to the WEH®Product
and subject to strict quality controls.
- You yourself are solely responsible for the proper performance of the replacement or
repair. WEH is not responsible for the performance or any damage and/or losses
arising from it. WEH assumes no guarantee, warranty, product liability or other
liability for any replacement or repair of the WEH®Product performed by you or a
third party. If you or a third party does not have the necessary skills and
qualification for proper performance, you must refrain from performing replace-
ment or repair. Otherwise, there is a particular risk of endangering yourself and third
parties.
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1�4 General safety instructions
ÎAlways comply with all applicable local, national and international requirements,
stipulations, decrees, laws, standards, provisions, directives, norms, regulations,
prohibitions and instructions as well as all applicable industrial, quality and
technical standards. In particular, make sure that you and all users comply with the
applicable requirements related to occupational health and safety as well as
product safety requirements and that all required permissions, certificates and
approvals have been obtained.
ÎThese operating instructions should be provided to anyone responsible for the
installation, operation and maintenance of this WEH®Product.
Caution: Incorrect application poses a risk to the user's health and can cause
property damages. The consequences of incorrect application could include the
following:
- the connector or parts of the connector become loose under pressure
- media that may be under pressure, hot or toxic, can escape
- connection hoses vibrate dangerously
- The WEH®Product and these operating instructions are intended for use by qual-
ified personnel (see Chapter 1.5). Make these operating instructions available in
particular to the qualified personnel responsible for the individual phases of the life
cycle (especially for storage, installation, operation, inspection and maintenance,
troubleshooting and disposal) of the WEH®Product. The qualified personnel must
have read and understood these operating instructions.
ÎContact WEH before using the WEH®Product if the instructions in these operating
instructions are unclear in any way.
ÎTake appropriate safety measures if operating conditions exist that could endanger
the user.
ÎIn case of any damage that may affect the proper functioning of the WEH®Product,
do not use the WEH®Product until the situation has been clarified. Disassembly of
the WEH®Product may only be performed by WEH.
ÎComply with the assembly data indicated in these operating instructions.
Tightening with higher torques/assembly turns can result in damage or even
fractures when the system is pressurized.
ÎDo not use any auxiliary materials or cleaning agents other than those indicated
in these operating instructions. Using other auxiliary materials or cleaning agents
may cause damage to the WEH®Product or to downstream components.
- WEH is not responsible for damage caused by external forces or other external
influences.
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- It is assumed that only transport and storage facilities suitable for the storage of
the WEH®Product are used.
ÎDo not apply any external forces to the WEH®Product. Therefore, do not lean on the
(connected) WEH®Product, do not hang on the WEH®Product and do not climb on
the WEH®Product under any circumstances. In addition, refrain from hammering on
the WEH®Product or similar. Such force effects can lead to damage to property and
personal injury. Also ensure that the WEH®Product is protected from being stepped
on or run over in any way.
- The WEH®Product can become very hot or very cold due to the possible fluids
flowing through it, depending on the application and operating situation. In this
regard, observe the national and international regulations on occupational health
and safety to prevent injuries.
1�5 Definition of qualified personnel
- Qualified personnel, as defined by these instructions, are persons who, based on
their professional training, their knowledge (including the relevant standards and
regulations), experience and manual skills, can independently assess and properly
perform assigned work tasks (in conjunction with WEH®Products) and can thus
independently recognize and prevent potential dangers at an early stage.
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2. INTENDED USE
- The WEH®TW18 Connector has been developed for pressure and function testing of
components with male threads. The connector comes in many different sizes and
forms.
- The WEH®Connector is not suitable for emptying containers under pressure.
ÎAlways ensure that the WEH®Product is used only within the range of its intended
use. Please note in particular the technical data of the WEH®Product in Chapter 4 as
well as the marking on the WEH®Product itself.
- If you have ordered a customization from us, the WEH®Connector has been special-
ly adapted to the requirements and applications you have based your order on. The
underlying requirements and applications shall only be deemed to be confirmed in
so far as they have been expressly agreed to in writing by WEH. The connector must
not be used for applications and requirements other than those confirmed in writing
by WEH.
- This WEH®Product is generally classified as pressure accessory in accordance
with Article 2 (5) of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and is con-
sidered to be similar to piping. This WEH®Product may not be used as safety
accessory. Furthermore, it is pointed out, that this WEH®Product is designed
and placed on the market in accordance with the requirements of Article 4 (3) of
the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. The assessment with regard to a
different classification can, however, be made on request.
Caution: Any use beyond the scope of application is considered as unintended use
and may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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