Installation
− The valve and all valve accessories (in-
cluding piping) are not damaged.
− The valve data on the nameplate (type
designation, valve size, material, pres-
sure rating and temperature range)
match the plant conditions (size and
pressure rating of the pipeline, medium
temperature etc.). See the 'Markings on
the device' section for nameplate details.
− The requested or required additional
pipe fittings (see 'Additional fittings' in
the 'Design and principle of operation'
section) have been installed or prepared
as necessary before installing the valve.
− The permissible ambient temperature is
in the permissible range (see 'Technical
data' in the 'Design and principle of op-
eration' section).
Proceed as follows:
Î Lay out the necessary material and tools
to have them ready during installation
work.
Î Flush the pipelines.
Note
The plant operator is responsible for clean-
ing the pipelines in the plant.
Î For steam applications, dry the pipelines.
Moisture will damage the inside of the
valve.
Î Check any mounted pressure gauges to
make sure they function properly.
5-2
5.3 Mounting the device
The activities listed below are necessary to
install the valve and before it can be started
up.
NOTICE
!
Risk of valve damage due to excessively
high or low tightening torques.
Observe the specified torques when tighten-
ing control valve components. Excessive
tightening torques lead to parts wearing out
more quickly. Parts that are too loose may
cause leakage.
Î Observe the specified tightening torques
(see 'Tightening torques' in Annex).
NOTICE
!
Risk of valve damage due to the use of un-
suitable tools.
Î Only use tools approved by SAMSON.
5.3.1
Installing the valve into
the pipeline
NOTICE
!
Premature wear and leakage due to insuffi-
cient support or suspension.
Î Support or suspend the valve sufficiently
at suitable points.
1. Close the shut-off valves in the pipeline
at the inlet and outlet of the plant section
while the valve is being installed.
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