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Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK
High Performance Ball Valves
BA1000 EN
Translation of the Original Operating Manual
This operating manual must be read prior to installing,
commissioning, and maintaining this equipment.
Installation
Commissioning
Maintenance

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  • Page 1 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK High Performance Ball Valves Installation Commissioning BA1000 EN Maintenance Translation of the Original Operating Manual This operating manual must be read prior to installing, commissioning, and maintaining this equipment.
  • Page 2 Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this operating manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior consent of Flowserve Corporation. Document Version Rev.: B – 23-Sep-2019...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Table of Contents General Information ....................6 Scope of this Operating Manual ..................6 Disclaimer ........................... 6 Safety Messages ........................ 7 Argus Ball Valve as Pressure Equipment ..............12 Argus Ball Valve as “Partly Completed Machinery”...
  • Page 4 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Preparing the Flange and Welded Installation ............32 Installing the Argus Ball Valve via a Flange Connection ........... 33 Installing the Argus Ball Valve via a Welded Connection ......... 35 Installing/Aligning the Actuator ..................
  • Page 5 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 12 Transportation ......................57 12.1 Safety Messages ......................57 12.2 Transporting the Argus Ball Valve ................. 58 13 Disposal and Recycling .................... 59 13.1 Safety Messages ......................59 13.2 Disposing and Recycling the Argus Ball Valve............
  • Page 6 – ARGULOY – ARGULOY (metallic) (metallic) (metallic) (metallic) – CARBIDE – CARBIDE – CARBIDE – CARBIDE (metallic) (metallic) (metallic) (metallic) Special Design Refer to Flowserve catalogues and data sheets or contact Flowserve Flow Control GmbH. & Accessories Page 4 of 67...
  • Page 7 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Connecting plate for automation Stem seal Connection plate Stem automation Body Ball Ball seat and ball seal Figure 1: Components of the Argus Ball Valve Page 5 of 67...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Genuine parts and accessories have been designed, tested, and incorporated into the products to help ensure consistently high product quality and performance in use. As Flowserve Flow Control GmbH cannot test parts and accessories sourced from other vendors the (incorrect) installation of such parts and accessories may adversely affect the performance and safety features of the product.

  • Page 9: Safety Messages

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 1 General Information not covered by Flowserve's warranty. In addition, any modification of Flowserve products or removal of original components may impair the safety of these products in use.
  • Page 10 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 1 General Information 1.3.1 Safety Symbols and Their Description This operating manual contains specific safety instructions with signal word panels which, if not observed, would cause a hazard. The specific signal word panels are: Table 1: Explanation of the signal word panels Signal word panel...
  • Page 11 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 1 General Information Symbol/Warning Sign Description TOXIC HAZARD Indicates a toxic hazard which, if not avoided, could lead to personal injury and/or property damage. HOT SURFACE HAZARD Indicates a hot surface hazard which, if not avoided, could lead to personal injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 12 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 1 General Information Symbol/Warning Sign Description Introduces a secondary action step or an action step within  safety messages or instructions.  Introduces a result of preceding action steps. ...
  • Page 13 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 1 General Information Grouped Safety Messages Grouped safety messages observe the following typographical conventions and content structure: Signal word panel Type and source of the hazard! Consequences of failing to avoid hazard. Action step to avoid the hazard.

  • Page 14: Argus Ball Valve As Pressure Equipment

    Argus Ball Valves are used as intended. As a manufacturer, Flowserve Flow Control GmbH applies the conformity assessment procedure according to module H (Article 14 of European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU), i.e., “Comprehensive Quality Assurance”...

  • Page 15: Argus Ball Valve As "Partly Completed Machinery

    The European Machinery Directive 2006/46/EC requires that any hazards for persons and for the environment must be excluded when using the machinery. Flowserve Flow Control GmbH certifies by the “Declaration of Incorporation” delivered with each Argus Ball Valve prepared for automation that the Argus Ball Valve poses no risks during assembly, installation into the industrial plant and during operation of the automated unit.
  • Page 16 1 General Information [11] [10] Nominal Pressure (Class/PN) Argus Type Nominal Size Order Number & Order Item (from Flowserve Flow Control GmbH) Material Combination Test Pressure Fabrication Number (Serial Number) Permissible Maximum & Minimum Temperature – TS* Date of Manufacture [10] Maximum Permissible Operating Pressure at Room Temperature –...

  • Page 17: Safety Information

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information Safety Information Grouped Safety Messages The following sections contain grouped safety messages on qualifications of personnel and on important life cycle stages of the Argus Ball Valve. 2.1.1 Personnel Qualification Risk of injury due to insufficiently qualified personnel! Insufficiently qualified personnel may lead to severe injury.
  • Page 18 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information 2.1.2 Argus Ball Valve Life Cycle Stages Installation Risk of injury due to improper installation works! Improper installation works may cause severe injury or death. Only deploy qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) ...
  • Page 19 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information Risk of environmental pollution due to hazardous fluid residues! Hazardous fluid residues may harm the environment. Handle hazardous fluid residues with care.  Temporarily place the Argus Ball Valve in the half-open position to let hazardous fluid ...
  • Page 20 Argus Ball Valve is actuated. If the Argus Ball Valve is used for permanent shut-off from the atmosphere, provide a  blind flange or equivalent end. Only use original spare parts provided by Flowserve Flow Control GmbH.  Page 18 of 67...
  • Page 21 Contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or the  Flowserve Quick Response Centers for support if any repairs have to be carried out. Risk of environmental pollution due to hazardous fluid residues! Hazardous fluid residues may harm the environment.
  • Page 22 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information Risk of property damage due to improper storage! Improper storage may cause property damage. Only deploy qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)  and suitable work tools.

  • Page 23: Responsibility Of The Operating Company

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information Transportation Risk of injury due to improperly performed transportation! Improperly performed transportation may cause severe injury or death. Only deploy qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) ...

  • Page 24: Qualified Personnel

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information  The operating conditions and limits of the Argus Ball Valve must be continuously observed and any hazards resulting from the operation of the Argus Ball Valve remedied. ...

  • Page 25: Personnel Qualification

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information Personal Protective Equipment Protective gloves Protective shoes Protective respiratory mask Personnel Qualification Any personnel of the operating company that works with the Argus Ball Valve must have appropriate knowledge and skills and fulfill the following conditions: ...
  • Page 26 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information 2.6.2 Specialist Staff Thanks to their professional training, experience and knowledge of the relevant specifications and appropriate working equipment, specialist staff are able to perform the task assigned to them and recognize and eliminate any possible work-related dangers by themselves.

  • Page 27: Notes On Product Warranty

    Personnel operate the Argus Ball Valve who are not sufficiently qualified to carry out their respective activities.  No original spare parts or accessories of Flowserve Flow Control GmbH are used.  Unauthorized changes are made to the Argus Ball Valve.

  • Page 28: Non-Intended Use

    The Argus Ball Valve is operated without regard to the labels, such as arrows designating the installation orientation, warning signs, etc.  The Argus Ball Valve is modified or used with spare parts not supplied by Flowserve Flow Control GmbH. ...

  • Page 29: General Sources Of Danger/Residual Risks

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information General Sources of Danger/Residual Risks 2.10 This section points out general sources of danger/residual risks that exist during intended and non-intended use (reasonably foreseeable misuse). Figure 2: General sources of danger/residual risks on the Argus Ball Valve Risk of injury due to Argus Ball Valve parts in motion!
  • Page 30 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 2 Safety Information Risk of injury due to a heavy Argus Ball Valve! A heavy Argus Ball Valve may cause back injury if lifting the Argus Ball Valve without additional personnel or appropriate mechanical auxiliary means (hoist or swing crane).

  • Page 31: Product Description

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 3 Product Description Product Description General Product Description The Argus Ball Valve has many innovative design features that represent the highest standards in valve technology. The Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK series are used as bubble-tight shut-off devices or shut-off valves in piping systems and containers used for processing, handling and transporting liquid or gaseous substances and solid materials.

  • Page 32: Scope Of Delivery

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 3 Product Description  Connecting plate design in accordance with EN ISO 5211 for easy assembly with actuators  Sizes available from DN 15 (1⁄2″) to DN 900 (36″) with full or reduced bore ...

  • Page 33: Consignment Receipt

    Immediately report any missing parts and/or damage to the transport agent and to Flowserve Flow Control GmbH. Flowserve Flow Control GmbH must receive any claims in writing within one month of receipt of the Argus Ball Valve. Note that Flowserve Flow Control GmbH cannot accept later claims.

  • Page 34: Installation

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 5 Installation Installation Safety Messages In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that installation work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools. See Chapter 2 Safety Information.

  • Page 35: Installing The Argus Ball Valve Via A Flange Connection

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 5 Installation Installing the Argus Ball Valve via a Flange Connection Transport the Argus Ball Valve to the installation site using lifting devices suitable for the weight and the size of the Argus Ball Valve (see Chapter 12 Transportation).
  • Page 36 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 5 Installation Assembling the Argus Ball Valve on the first flange: Connect the Argus Ball Valve on the first flange using some bolts and position  the seal. Ensure the correct position of the Argus Ball Valve and seal.

  • Page 37: Installing The Argus Ball Valve Via A Welded Connection

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 5 Installation Installing the Argus Ball Valve via a Welded Connection Transport the Argus Ball Valve to the assembly location using lifting devices suitable for the weight and the size of the Argus Ball Valve. Remove the protective caps.
  • Page 38 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 5 Installation Risk of property damage due to excessive heat! In the case of short welding ends, excessive heat from welding works may cause damage to the soft seal. If possible, put a wet towel over the Argus Ball Valve.

  • Page 39: Installing/Aligning The Actuator

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 5 Installation Risk of property damage due to excessive heat! In case of short welding ends, excessive heat may cause damage to soft seal. If possible, put a wet towel over the Argus Ball Valve. ...

  • Page 40: Commissioning

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 6 Commissioning Commissioning Safety Messages In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that commissioning, flushing and pressure testing work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.

  • Page 41: Requirements For Commissioning

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 6 Commissioning Requirements for Commissioning Before commissioning and putting into service, ensure the following requirements:  Flush the piping  Test the pressure of the piping Flushing and Pressure Testing of the Piping Risk of injury due to pressure hazards! Exceeded operating parameters/limits during pressure testing may cause severe injury or death.
  • Page 42 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 6 Commissioning 6.4.1 Manually Operating the Argus Ball Valve to Open Position Move the ball valve wrench parallel to the valve body/piping.  The Argus Ball Valve is operated in open position. Page 40 of 67...
  • Page 43 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 6 Commissioning 6.4.2 Manually Operating the Argus Ball Valve to Closed Position Move the ball valve wrench crosswise (90°) to the valve body/piping.  The Argus Ball Valve is operated in closed position. Page 41 of 67...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 7 Maintenance Maintenance Safety Messages In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that maintenance work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools. See Chapter 2 Safety Information.

  • Page 45: Required Spare Parts For Maintenance

    For maintenance works appropriate spare parts are required. Flowserve Flow Control GmbH provides repair sets or replacement kits for each Argus Ball Valve. Clearly identify the Argus Ball Valve so Flowserve Flow Control GmbH can provide the corresponding repair sets or replacement kits.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide

    For repair works appropriate spare parts are required. Flowserve Flow Control GmbH provides repair sets or replacement kits for each Argus Ball Valve. Clearly identify the Argus Ball Valve so Flowserve Flow Control GmbH can provide the corresponding repair sets or replacement kits.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Table

    If problems occur, it is best to contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or Flowserve Quick Response Centers for the specific support services you require.
  • Page 48 Retightening of the stuffing box screws is now complete. Replacing the Seal Flowserve Flow Control GmbH provides replacement kits if the part number or order number (nameplate) are specified. We strongly recommend using original spare parts from Flowserve Flow Control GmbH only.

  • Page 49: Draining The Argus Ball Valve With The Drain Plug (If Present)

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 8 Troubleshooting Guide Remove the stuffing box in order to replace the sealing material. Carefully remove the seals using a suitable tool. Replace the seals that have been removed using a new sealing material. Place the stuffing box onto the stem extension again.

  • Page 50: Draining The Argus Ball Valve With The Safety Plug (If Present)

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 8 Troubleshooting Guide Risk of injury due to hazardous fluid residues! Hazardous fluid residues may cause severe injury or death. Use a vessel to collect any hazardous fluid residues and dispose of them properly. ...
  • Page 51 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 8 Troubleshooting Guide Installing the Safety Plug Screw the complete safety plug tightly into the tapped hole using a chemical adhesive (e.g., Loctite).  Installation of the safety plug is now complete. Opening the Safety Drain Plug Risk of injury due to hazardous fluid residues! Hazardous fluid residues escaping laterally of the safety drain plug may cause severe...

  • Page 52: Returning The Argus Ball Valve For Repair

    The decontamination declaration form and safety data sheet must clearly confirm that the Argus Ball Valve does not pose any risk to persons or to the environment. Flowserve Flow Control GmbH will accept a return only if the completed and bindingly signed decontamination declaration form and safety data sheet accompany the delivery.

  • Page 53: Decommissioning And Disassembly

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 9 Decommissioning and Disassembly Decommissioning and Disassembly Safety Messages In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that decommissioning work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.

  • Page 54: 9.2.2 Decommissioning And Disassembly Of The Argus Ball Valve

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 9 Decommissioning and Disassembly Decommissioning and Disassembly of the Argus Ball Valve 9.2.1 Requirements for Decommissioning and Disassembly Before decommissioning and disassembly, observe the following requirements:  The specifications of the operating company for the decommissioning and disassembly are observed ...

  • Page 55: Storage

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 10 Storage Storage Safety Messages 10.1 In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that storage work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.
  • Page 56 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 10 Storage Extend the useful life of the Argus Ball Valve by ensuring the following storage conditions at the storage location are fulfilled: Argus Ball Valve storage conditions: –...

  • Page 57: Packaging

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 11 Packaging Packaging Safety Messages 11.1 In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that packaging work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.
  • Page 58 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 11 Packaging Transport marks on the boxes are either laminated or sprayed on with weatherproof paint. Possible transportation symbols are: This side up Fragile goods Keep dry Protect from direct sunlight Center of gravity Do not use hooks Attach chain here...

  • Page 59: Transportation

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 12 Transportation Transportation Safety Messages 12.1 In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that transportation work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.

  • Page 60: Transporting The Argus Ball Valve

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 12 Transportation Transporting the Argus Ball Valve 12.2  Ensure that the following conditions apply: The Argus Ball Valve  Is disconnected from the piping  Is free from any fluid residues and substances (observe national regulations on disposal of hazardous waste) ...

  • Page 61: Disposal And Recycling

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 13 Disposal and Recycling Disposal and Recycling Safety Messages 13.1 In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that disposal and recycling work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.

  • Page 62: Disposing And Recycling The Argus Ball Valve

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN 13 Disposal and Recycling Disposing and Recycling the Argus Ball Valve 13.2 At the end of the Argus Ball Valve useful life, all materials and parts must be recycled or disposed of in accordance with local/regional environmental laws and regulations.

  • Page 63: Annex A: Declaration Of Conformity

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Annex A: Declaration of Conformity Annex A: Declaration of Conformity Page 61 of 67...

  • Page 64: Annex B: Declaration Of Incorporation

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Annex B: Declaration of Incorporation Annex B: Declaration of Incorporation Page 62 of 67...

  • Page 65: Annex C: Pressure-Temperature Diagrams For Ball Seats

    Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Annex C: Pressure-Temperature Diagrams for Ball Seats Annex C: Pressure-Temperature Diagrams for Ball Seats Observe the operating parameters/limits shown in the diagrams. PN 25, Cl. 150 PN 10/16 EK 71, FK 79, FK 75/M, FK 76/M, HK 35 EK 71, FK 79, FK 75/M, FK 76/M, HK 35 Temperature [°C]...
  • Page 66 Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN Annex C: Pressure-Temperature Diagrams for Ball Seats Page 64 of 67...

  • Page 67: Annex D: Max. Permissible Screw Tightening Torques For Stuffing Box

    W 60 4K SW36 4″ 1500 2500 4K SW55 4K SW55 150–200 6″–8″ 1500 2500 10" 1500 2500 W100 1500 12″ W120 2500 W120 ** For Argus Ball Valves not listed, please contact Flowserve Flow Control GmbH. Page 65 of 67...
  • Page 68 When properly selected, this Flowserve product is designed to perform its intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of Flowserve products should be aware that Flowserve product might be used in numerous applications under a wide variety of industrial service conditions.

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