Content General We reserve the right to make technical changes and use similar or higher quality materials. Drawings are non-binding. 1.1 Safety 1.2 Proper use 1.3 Marking Transportation and Storage 2.1 Transportation 2.2 Storage Product and function description 3.1 Features and function description 3.2 Fields of application 3.3 Performance limits 3.4 Proper and improper mode of operation...
The name plate on the body provides the following These operating and maintenance instructions must information: be observed at all times and used jointly with the VAG Installation and Operating Instructions for Valves. The Name of the manufacturer user must not change or modify this product or the Nominal width of the valve mounting parts / fittings supplied with it.
3.2 Fields of application must be plane-parallel and in true alignment. Misaligned pipe- lines must be put into a true alignment position before the valve As the seals of the VAG RIKO ® Plunger Valve are made of EPDM is installed. Otherwise the body may be exposed to impermissibly...
When the valve is installed it must be free of • When using polluted mediums a filter with a suitable mesh size dust and dirt. VAG does not assume any liability for consequential has to be provided upstream of the valve to sustain the function damage caused by dirt, grit etc.
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Indentification mark for the “seat of the valve” Picture 4: Permissible / impermissible positions of installation and flow directions VAG Operating and maintenance instructions • 6...
• in close position depending on the limit. Carefully purge all newly installed pipeline systems in order to re- These switches are adjusted at VAG factory. The torque switches move any foreign particles. Should residues or dirt particles be act as overload protection in the intermediate positions. In case...
The body seals can be replaced, if required, depending on the type of fluid conveyed. 7.3 Maintenance and replacement of parts The spare parts needed can be found in the spare parts list in chapter “7.3.1 Design”. VAG Operating and maintenance instructions • 8...
Trouble-shooting For all maintenance and repair work please observe the general safety instructions under Section 7.1. Problem Possible cause Remedial action Unfavourable installation position and thus unfavourable flow at the valve (e.g. Change installation position (cf. Section 4.3) installed to closely behind the elbow) Valve makes noises Check design and/or operational data;...
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Dimensions of multiple-orifice or slotted cylinders to large Valve operating beyond the design limits Check design and/or operational data; if Cavitation in valve required, change resistance in valve by using other internals. Operational data have been changed www.vag-group.com info@vag-group.com...
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