Inspection should be performed as soon as practical. Failure to promptly notify VSI of any shipping damage may invalidate any claim for shipping damage. Most shipments from VSI will be made FOB Origin, unless noted on the sales documents, the purchaser will own the freight while in transit, assumes all risk while in transit, and will be responsible for reporting shipping damage promptly to the carrier.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE VSI SERIES 2100 BUTTERFLY VALVES SECTION 2 - RATINGS WARNING! Valves shall never be exposed to temperatures or pressures beyond their rated capacity. Exposure to excess temperature or pressure will lead to increased likelihood of failure.
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE VSI SERIES 2100 BUTTERFLY VALVES Sec 3.2 Storage The valves should be stored on a pallet or “skid” in a clean, dry warehouse. If the valves must be stored outside, the following should apply: 1. Valves must be kept off the ground high enough to avoid standing water.
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE VSI SERIES 2100 BUTTERFLY VALVES 6. While gradually removing the flange spreaders, center the valve body to the flanges and tighten the bolts hand tight. Slowly close the valve to check for adequate disc clearance. 7. Return the valve to the “Almost Closed” position.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE VSI SERIES 2100 BUTTERFLY VALVES FIGURE 1: RECOMMENDED BOLT TIGHTENING PATTERN SECTION 4 - OPERATION The Series 2100 closes by rotating the shaft clockwise which turns the disc clockwise till it is perpendicular to the pipe centerline blocking flow. The shaft is square and features a line cut into the top of the shaft indicating the plane of the disc.
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SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance or lubrication is not required. Sec 5.1 Parts Order parts from your VSI, LLC. sales representative. Please include the serial number, located on the valve tag, when ordering parts. SECTION 6 - TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM...
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