Instruction Manual
D101554X012
Table 5. Taper Key Minimum Depth
Valve Size, DN
80, 100, 150
200, 250, 300
Table 6. Taper Key Maximum Depth
Valve Size, DN
80, 100
150
200, 250
300
5. Installing the Drive Shaft:
CAUTION
The drive shaft must be used with the correct Vee‐Ball. Refer to the tag (see figure 13) attached to the Vee‐Ball and to the
drive shaft.
Failure to use the correct Vee‐Ball/shaft combination may result in the ball not being in the position indicated by the slash
mark on the end of the shaft. If the ball is not properly aligned with the slash mark, the valve will not function correctly and
seal damage may result.
Figure 13. Informational Tag
GE11636‐A
FOR STANDARD RIGHT/LEFT HAND BALL
CAUTION
Make sure the drive shaft is free of oil or grease, otherwise the taper pin or taper key will not seat properly. Failure to
properly set the taper pin or taper key could result in it coming loose while in service. Loosening of the taper key in service
could result in improper valve function and equipment damage.
Valve Size, NPS
3, 4, 6
8, 10, 12
Valve Size, NPS
3, 4
6
8, 10
12
GE11637‐A
Vee-Ball Valves
Minimum Depth To Drive Taper Key
After Initial Solid Contact, mm (Inches)
4.8 (0.188)
5.6 (0.219)
Maximum Depth To Drive Taper Key
After Initial Solid Contact, mm (Inches)
7.1 (0.281)
7.9 (0.312)
9.5 (0.375)
10.3 (0.406)
FOR OPTIONAL LEFT HAND BALL
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