Determine the correct installation situation and direction of fluid flow. iv) Spirax Sarco products are not intended to withstand external stresses that may be induced by any system to which they are fitted. It is the responsibility of the installer to consider these stresses and take adequate precautions to minimise them.
1.9 Tools and consumables Before starting work ensure that you have suitable tools and/or consumables available. Use only genuine Spirax Sarco replacement parts. 1.10 Protective clothing Consider whether you and/or others in the vicinity require any protective clothing to protect against the hazards of, for example, chemicals, high/low temperature, radiation, noise, falling objects, and dangers to eyes and face.
Customers and stockists are reminded that under EC Health, Safety and Environment Law, when returning products to Spirax Sarco they must provide information on any hazards and the precautions to be taken due to contamination residues or mechanical damage which may present a health, safety or environmental risk.
2. General product information 2.1 General description A bronze bodied globe valve for steam, water, oil or air applications. To BS 5154 Series A. Note: For further information see the following Technical Information Sheet, TI-P177-01-EN-ISS1, which gives full details of: Materials, sizes and pipe connections, dimensions, weights, operating ranges and capacities. 2.2 Sizes and pipe connections ½", ¾", 1", 1¼", 1½"...
2.3 Pressure/temperature limits Pressure psi g Steam saturation curve Pressure bar g The product must not be used in this region. Maximum body design conditions PN25 Maximum allowable pressure 25 bar g @ 170 °C (362.5 psi g @ 338 °F) Maximum allowable temperature 260 °C @ 10.5 bar g (500 °F @ 152 psi g)
3. Installation Note: Before actioning any installation observe the 'Safety information' in Section 1. Wherever practicable, valves should be installed where there is adequate space available so that they can be conveniently operated and maintained. Before installing a valve, check to ensure that size, pressure rating, materials of construction, end connections, etc.
5. Operation The Spirax Sarco HV3 stop valve is operated manually by a handwheel. Special care must be taken to ensure that the movement is made in the correct direction. To open the valve fully, turn the handwheel clockwise until the shaft is raised to the maximum position, and then lower the shaft by giving the wheel an 1/8 to ¼...
2, 3 Gland packing (packet of 3) Important note: The above spares are applicable to the HV3 stop valve only, identified by its blue handwheel. They are not interchangeable with spares for the HV1 stop valve identified by its green handwheel, or the HV2 stop valve, identified by its red handwheel.
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