GE Energy SERVICE BULLETIN

Gas Engines

Waukesha* gas engines TOPIC: Application and Installation

SAFETY ALERT
IDENT NO: 14-3070
DATE: January 2012

ALL
SUBJECT: Proper Vent Line Flex Coupling Installation
SUPERSEDES: New

MODELS AFFECTED: ALL

SAFETY ALERT: Failure to comply with this safety Review of proper vent line flex connections should
alert could result in personal injury or equipment include, but not be limited to, the following:
damage. All field sites should be inspected and, if
Compliance with Waukesha recommendations
necessary, corrected as soon as feasible.
Compliance with local building and installation
Flexible connections must be used on all vent lines,
codes
and all connections must be correctly tightened. Due
to the size of the coolant vent line connection point, it Installation in accordance with manufacturer/
is critical that flex connections are installed directly to supplier recommendations
the engine. Fittings and valves must be attached after
Verification that flex lines are connected directly to
the flex connection to prevent any stress on the
the vent points (no piping or valves connected
connection point to the engine. Failure to follow proper
flex line installation or improper tightening can lead to directly to the vent point)
coolant leaks and possible fires. Verification that isolation/shutoff valves are within
easy reach and meet all building/fire codes
Note that ethylene glycol and propylene glycol can
flash to a fire (auto ignite) at elevated temperatures of Verification that there is not potential for coolant
750F (399C) and 950F (510C) respectively. Most discharge in the area of hot surfaces or electrical
coolants (antifreeze) contain glycol of some type. components
Additional information on proper application and Regular inspection for wear or distress
installation of flex connections can be found in the
following Waukesha documents.
EXAMPLE OF PROPER FLEX VENT LINES
Latest edition of Form 1091, Installation of
Waukesha Engines & Enginator Systems, Chapters
1-10
Chapter 4 Cooling Systems
Chapter 3 Vibration, Couplings and Drive
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS (Water, Oil, Fuel, Air,
Electrical/Electronic, Exhaust)
Application Notes (No. WPS10/91)
NOTE: If you do not have access to these documents,
contact your local Waukesha distributor.

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EXAMPLES OF INCORRECT FLEX VENT LINES

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