Safety Precautions 1. Do not exceed temperature or pressure rating of strainer assembly. 2. Do not loosen or remove any clamps while the strainer is under pressure. 3. Lockout supply pump(s) and other equipment in-line with the strainer during cleaning to prevent accidental operation when strainer is open. 4. Use protective gloves when removing strainer element and clearing debris from element. 5. Use only Sani-Matic replacement parts.
Figure 1: Y-Strainer Elements, Mesh Overlay, and Flow Indication
Installation & Operation Y-strainers are designed for standard flow into the side inlet and out the end outlet. Perforated elements are suitable for both standard and reverse flow. Wedgewire elements or perforated elements with mesh overlays are suitable only for standard flow. Install Y-Strainer for ease of access and element removal. Use adequate piping supports to avoid overstressing strainer fittings. Add isolation valves downstream and/or upstream of the strainer to allow opening and manual cleaning of the element without draining the entire line. As the Y-Strainer becomes plugged with debris, differential pressure across the strainer increases. Monitor pressure drop during system operation using pressure gauges or sensors installed on both sides of the strainer. Maximum allowable soiled strainer pressure drops, and approximate clean pressure
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