10.2 Installation with flanged connections
▶ Observe valid standards for mounting flanges!
2 4
1
4 3
1. Ensure sealing surfaces on the mating flanges are clean
and undamaged.
2. Only use connector elements made of approved materials.
3. Install the ball valve in the state it is delivered.
4. Carefully align the ball valve body 1 centrally between the
pipes with flanges (2 and 3).
5. Centre the seals 4 accurately. Seals are not included in the
scope of delivery.
6. Connect the ball valve flange and the piping flange using
appropriate sealing material and matching bolting. Sealing
material and bolts are not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
5
6
7. Insert bolts 5 in all holes in the flange.
8. Slightly tighten the bolts 5 and nuts 6 diagonally.
9. Check the alignment of the piping.
10. Tighten the nuts 6 diagonally.
Comply with appropriate regulations for the connections.
10.3 After the installation
● Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
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NOTICE
11 Commissioning
Corrosive chemicals!
▶ Risk of caustic burns
●
●
Leakage
▶ Emission of dangerous materials.
Provide precautionary measures against exceeding the
●
maximum permitted pressures caused by pressure
surges (water hammer).
1. Check the tightness and the function of the product (close
and reopen the product).
2. Flush the piping system of new plant and following repair
work (the product must be fully open).
ð Harmful foreign matter has been removed.
ð The product is ready for use.
3. Commission the product.
12 Operation
The product is operated via manual, pneumatic or motorized
actuators.
● Observe the enclosed actuator instructions.
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WARNING
Wear appropriate protective gear.
Completely drain the plant.
CAUTION
12 Operation
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