Apollo 83 Series Installation, Operation, Maintenance Manual

WARNING: Please read this document in its entirety before
installing, operating, or performing maintenance on the
valve.
WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of rotating ball to
prevent serious injury. This is especially pertinent for
valves fitted with actuation.
This manual presents guidelines for the Installation, Operation and
Maintenance of manual and automated Apollo 83 & 86 Series Full
Port and 84 & 85 Series Standard Port 3-Piece V-Port Ball Valves.
Storage & Protection
Valves should be stored in original shipping containers until
installation with protective means in place to prevent any damaging
effects from the environment or other potentially damaging influences.
Valves should be properly supported and secured before moving to
prevent possible harm to personnel or damage to property.
Limitations
 Conditions supporting no greater than European Pressure
Equipment Directive (PED) Category III valves. Valves are not to
be used in safety functions such as safety loops or separating
incompatible fluids.
 For gases and liquids in European Pressure Equipment Directive
(PED) Groups 1 & 2.
Apollo Full Port & Standard Port Three Piece V-Port Ball Valves
Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Guide
 Service to be compatible with the materials of construction. Prior to
selection it is the user's responsibility to determine that the valve is
appropriate for the intended application. Applications should not
allow corrosion >.002"/year (.05mm/year).
 The possibility of material deterioration in service and need for
periodic inspections is the responsibility of the user.
 Mechanical supports are not to be welded directly to the valve;
however, they may be fitted to the associated piping.
 It is the piping system designer's responsibility to implement
appropriate protection measures to minimize reaction forces and
moments which result from supports, attachments, piping, etc.
 Laws of the state must be observed as they apply.
 In-service inspections may be required by national authorities of
the country where the valve is installed.
 Some national or local authorities may require periodic hydrostatic
testing.
 Only use approved replacement parts.
 V-port valves are intended for throttling applications. Additional
isolation valves may be required.
 Valves are primarily intended for industrial use.
 Level of training, experience or ability of users should be at least
that of trained and skilled maintenance personnel or technicians.
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