10 Installation in piping
Tools
▶ The tools required for installation and assembly are not
included in the scope of delivery.
Use appropriate, functional and safe tools.
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1. Ensure the product is suitable for the relevant application.
2. Check the technical data of the product and the materials.
3. Keep appropriate tools ready.
4. Wear appropriate protective gear, as specified in the plant
operator's guidelines.
5. Observe appropriate regulations for connections.
6. Have installation work carried out by trained personnel.
7. Shut off plant or plant component.
8. Secure plant or plant component against recommission-
ing.
9. Depressurize the plant or plant component.
10. Completely drain the plant (or plant component) and let it
cool down until the temperature is below the media vapor-
ization temperature and cannot cause scalding.
11. Correctly decontaminate, rinse and ventilate the plant or
plant component.
12. Lay piping so that the product is protected against trans-
verse and bending forces, and also from vibrations and
tension.
13. Only install the product between matching aligned pipes
(see chapters below).
14. Please note the flow direction (see chapter "Flow direc-
tion").
15. Please note the installation position (see chapter "Installa-
tion position").
10.2 Installation position
The installation position of the product is optional.
10.3 Installation with butt weld spigots
Fig. 1: Butt weld spigots
1. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
2. Adhere to good welding practices!
3. Remove actuator A (see chapter "Removing the actuator").
4. Weld the body of the product in the piping.
5. Allow butt weld spigots to cool down.
6. Mount actuator A (see chapter "Mounting the actuator").
7. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
8. Flush the system.
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10.4 Installation with threaded sockets
Fig. 2: Threaded socket
Sealing material
▶ The sealing material is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
Only use appropriate sealing material.
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1. Keep thread sealant ready.
2. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
3. Screw the threaded connections into the pipe in accord-
ance with valid standards.
4. Screw the body of the product onto the piping using ap-
propriate thread sealant.
5. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
10.5 Installation with threaded spigots
Fig. 3: Threaded spigots
Thread sealant
▶ The thread sealant is not included in the scope of deliv-
ery.
Only use appropriate thread sealant.
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1. Keep thread sealant ready.
2. Carry out preparations for installation (see chapter "Pre-
parations for installation").
3. Screw the pipe into the threaded connection of the valve
body in accordance with valid standards.
ð Use appropriate thread sealant.
4. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices.
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