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INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL UNI BODY BALL VALVES FS900 SERIES www.australianpipelinevalve.com.au...
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BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES I N D E X Introduction Safety Information 1.0 Scope Environmental considerations Storage Preparation 2.0 Installation Preparation for installation End connections 3.0 Operation Manual operation Lock device 4.0 Maintenance 7-11 Gland packing replacement Body seal...
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.
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.
See section 5 for pressure/temperature chart. 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).
BALL VALVES - FS900 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.
Check condition of threads on mating pipe. Apply joint compound to the male end of joint only. This will prevent compound from entering the valve flow path. Use compatible grade of PTFE thread tape. FS900 Series is not suitable for socket weld use. 3 . 0 O P E R A T I O N 3.1 MANUAL OPERATION...
BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES FIG 1. 3.2 LOCK DEVICE Where provided (optional) the valve has a locking lug that allows valve to be locked in full open or full closed position. 4 . 0 M A I N T E N A N C E Valves should be periodically checked at least once every 3 months, but depending on service, criticality and frequency of use, more regular checking may be required.
BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES Do not attempt to replacing packing or replace stem while the valve is in service! (The stem is blowout proof and can only be removed by disassembling the valve). Only graphite packing is to be used for firesafe service, PTFE is not firesafe. A FS900 valve is firesafe only when fitted with graphite packing and graphite gasket.
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Ensure thread is undamaged and body pocket around gasket is clean and free from scratches or damage. If a gasket seal is distrubed while removing or adjusting gasketed parts, APV recommends installing a new gasket while reassembling. A proper seal is required to ensure optimum operation.
BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES especially near point where leakage occurred. If damage is found, those surfaces must be repaired before continuing. 7. Replace or repair all damaged parts. Reassembly: - 1. Installation of new seats, packing and thrust washer is recommended, then follow reassembly procedure 4.5 below.
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BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES 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.
BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES 5 . 0 C O N S T R U C T I O N BILL OF MATERIALS MATERIALS LIST PART NAME MATERIAL NOTES Body ASTM A216 WCB/CF8M Retainer ASTM A216 WCB/316 Body gasket Graphite/PTFE...
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BALL VALVES - FS900 SERIES BREAK TORQUE VALUES (NM) - PTFE/REINFORCED PTFE SEATS Cv/KV FULL PORT 2000 PSI Maximum Line Pressure - Mpa Valve Cv Factor KV Factor Stem Torque Size in. Size mm 10.3 13.8 (NM) 8, 10, 15 1/4”...
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