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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FLOATING BALL VALVES
SLFSBV02
SLBV02
SERIES
www.australianpipelinevalve.com.au

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FLOATING BALL VALVES SLFSBV02 SLBV02 SERIES www.australianpipelinevalve.com.au...
  • Page 2 Valves - Cast Steel Valves - Forged Steel Sleeved & Lined Valves & Wellheads APV valves and pipeline products form the most APV FAMILY OF BRANDS RANGE - CATALOGUES competitive portfolio in the market.” Diamond Gear Flowturn Ball Valves Flowturn Gate, Globe...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES I N D E X Introduction Safety Information 1.0 Scope Environmental consideration Storage Preparation 2.0 Installation Installation positions Preparation for Installation End connections 3.0 Operation Manual operation Lock device 4.0 Maintenance 8-12 Gland packing 9-10 Body seal...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR VALVE APPLICATION The User is responsible for ordering the correct valves. The user is responsible for ensuring APV Valves are selected and installed in conformance with the current pressure rating and design temperature requirements.
  • Page 5 FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES C O N S I D E R AT I O N S O F T E C H N I C A L R I S K / L I M I T O F L I A B I L I T Y T O C L I E N T F O R B A L L V A LV E S Australian Pipeline Valve don’t consider in our design the following factors of risk: Australian Pipeline Valve ‘Standard’...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    This manual provides instructions for storing, general servicing, installation and removal of ball valves. APV and it’s resellers refuse any liability for damage to people, property or plant as well as loss of production and loss of income under any circumstances but especially if caused by: Incorrect installation or utilisation of the valve or if the valve installed is not fit for the intended purpose.
  • Page 7: Scope

    ANSI Class 150, Class 300 and Class 600 flanges (or can be buttweld one end). SLFSBV02 is firesafe. SLBV02 is not firesafe. 1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS According to ISO 14000 regulations and the environmental policy of APV the recyclability of the components that form part of APV valves is as follows: Recyclable components: Metal parts, PTFE (hard), plastic plug (low-density polyethylene).
  • Page 8: Preparation

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES 1.3 PREPARATION a) Remove the valve end protection. b) Prior to shipment, a preservative/corrosion inhibitor may have been applied to the inner body of the valve. This preservative/corrosion inhibitor can be removed with a solvent provided the solvent used does not affect the seats/seals used in the valve.
  • Page 9: Installation Positions

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES 2.1 INSTALLATION POSITIONS Ball valves are usually bi-directional, and therefore may be installed in either direction. In some cases, ball valves such as metal to metal seated and low temperature valves may be unidirectional, in which case the direction of flow will be indicated on the valve body.
  • Page 10: Operation

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES 3 . 0 O P E R A T I O N 3.1 MANUAL OPERATION Valve adjustment is by clockwise turning of stem. Lever operated and gear operated valves have a position indicator to indicate open or closed (see figure 1 & 2). Ball Valves must not be used for throttling. Do not leave part open, or seats will be damaged.
  • Page 11: Gland Packing

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES The most common area for leakage is around the stem packing, this is usually due to wear and can normally be stopped by adjusting the packing. This procedure is performed by turning gland bolts or nut (8) 1/2 turn at a time until leakage stops.
  • Page 12: Body Seal

    Sealing between the end cap insert and body is provided with a gasket (Teflon, spiral wound or graphite) and both valve segment surfaces also provide threaded metal to metal sealing. If a gasket seal is disturbed while removing or adjusting gasketed parts, APV recommends installing a new gasket while reassembling. A proper seal is required to ensure optimum operation.
  • Page 13: Disassembly Procedure

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES 3. For lever operated: - remove the screw or circlip fastening the lever. Remove the lever. Remove the retainer/lock washer and the stop plate. 4. Follow disassembly procedure 4.4 below. 5. Remove the ball from the body. Check the ball for any damage. Remove the seat from the body. Check the seat for any damage.
  • Page 14: Reassembly Procedure

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES 4.5 REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1. For reassembly of the disassembled valves, follow the above disassembling procedure in the reverse order. 2. After cleaning the disassembled parts, reset each part in the original position properly. The threaded parts should be cleaned thoroughly and applied with lubricating paste.
  • Page 15: Construction - Typical Bill Of Materials

    5 . 0 C O N S T R U C T I O N Following is a typical disassembly explosion of an APV floating 1 piece ball valve. The number of parts will slightly vary in each size & class but the principal components are below. Refer to as-built drawing supplied with the valve for actual bill of material.
  • Page 16 FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES NUT GLAND STYLE PACKING EXPLOSION T-bar sliding pole lever (150NB~200NB) FIG 6. Typical example only. Refer to as-built drawing. Australian Pipeline Valve - Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES FLANGED GLAND STYLE EXPLOSION T-bar sliding pole lever T-bar sliding pole le (150NB) (150NB) 9/10 FIG 7. Typical example only. Refer to as-built drawing. Australian Pipeline Valve - Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 18: Appendix - Gland Packing Torque's

    FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES A P P E N D I X TABLE 1 GLAND PACKING TORQUE In Lb (Nm) STUD DIAMETER TORQUE VALUE in/lb THREA PITCH GLAND NEVER inch (mm) TORQUE EXCEED 5/16 - 18 (8) (5.4) (6.8) 5/16 - 18 (8)
  • Page 19 NOTES © Copyright Australian Pipeline Valve 1990 - 2021 Edition Catalogues, photos, brochures and technical publications are the exclusive property of Australian Pipeline Valve. Any unauthorised reproduction in total or in part, shall result in prosecution. Products and data sheets in this publication are subject to change at anytime without notice.
  • Page 20 If you have any requirements in the field of valves, please contact us for a prompt response. Continuous development of Australian Pipeline Valve products may necessitate changes in the design or manufacture process. Australian Pipeline Valve reserves the right to effect any such changes without prior notice. IOM APV Ball BV02 ©...

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