SVF MB51 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

GENERAL
The MB51 has been designed and engineered to
provide long lasting and trouble free service when used
in accordance with the instructions and speci cations
herein.
The following instructions refer only to SVF Series MB51
Multi-Port Flange Ball Valves.
Keep protective cover in place until moment of
installation. Valve performance depends upon
preventing of damage to ball surface. Upon removal of
cover, make sure that the valve is completely open and
free of obstruction.
STORAGE:
All manual valves are shipped in the fully open position
with protective end caps (covers). Keep all protective
packaging, ange covers, or end caps attached to the
valves during storage. To avoid damage to the seat
due to contact with the balls edge, leave the valve in
the fully open or closed position during storage. It is
recommended to keep the valves in a clean and dry
environment until ready for use.
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MB51 - INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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!!!CAUTION! Safety Precautions!!!
Before removing valve from pipeline NOTE that:
Media owing through a valve may be corrosive, toxic,
ammable, or of a contaminant or harmful nature.
Where there is evidence of harmful uids having
owed through the valve, the utmost care must be
taken. It is suggested that the following minimal safety
precautions be taken when handling valves.
1. Always wear eye shields.
2. Always wear gloves and overalls.
3. Wear protective footwear.
4. Wear protective headgear.
5. Ensure that running water is readily accessible.
6. Haves a suitable re extinguisher ready if media is
ammable.
7. Be sure that you are aware of the uid that has
been passing through the valve before openingor
dismantling any valve. Require MSDS information.
Ensure that no pressure is present at the valve (i.e. by
checking the line gauges).
Ensure that any media is released by operating valve
slowly to the 45 degree position. Ideally, the valve
should be decontaminated when the ball is in the 45
degree position.
Valves and accessories must not be used as a sole
support of piping or human weight. Safety accessories
such as safety relif (overpressure) valve are the
responsibility of the system designer.
It is the user / system designer's responsibility to use
insulation in high temperature applications. Refer to
OSHA documents for more details.
IOM-MB51