Removing The Valve From The Pipeline; Removing The Actuator From The Valve - Samson EB 8015 EN Mounting And Operating Instructions

Removal
actuator springs is transmitted to the
actuator stem and the stem (9).
Î First remove the actuator from the valve
or ensure it cannot transmit any forces to
the actuator stem before removing the
anti-rotation fixture on the plug stem.
Before removing the valve, make sure the fol-
lowing conditions are met:
− The control valve is put out of operation
(see the 'Decommissioning' chapter).
11.1 Removing the valve from
the pipeline
a) Version with flanges
1. Support the valve to hold it in place
when separated from the pipeline (see
the 'Shipment and on-site transport'
chapter).
2. Unbolt the flanged joint.
3. Remove the valve from the pipeline (see
the 'Shipment and on-site transport'
chapter).
b) Version with welding ends
1. Support the valve to hold it in place
when separated from the pipeline (see
the 'Shipment and on-site transport'
chapter).
2. Cut the pipeline in front of the weld
seam.
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3. Remove the valve from the pipeline (see
the 'Shipment and on-site transport'
chapter).
11.2 Removing the actuator
from the valve
See associated actuator documentation.
EB 8015 EN