4 Operation
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings!
The valve is automatically or manually operated by means of an actuator or a handle.
4.1
Operation
Step 1
Always read the technical data carefully.
CAUTION
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation.
Step 2
Never touch the valve or the pipelines when processing hot liquids
or when sterilising.
Burning danger
TD 403-110
Step 3
Never touch the coupling between the valve body and the actuator
if compressed air is supplied to the actuator.
Air
TD 403-111
Rotating parts
Step 4
Operation by means of actuator:
Automatic on/off operation by means of compressed air.
Air
TD 403-111
Rotating parts
Step 5
Operation by means of standard handle:
1. Manual on/off operation.
2. Pull the handle outwards while rotating it.
NOTE!
This also applies for the Lockable Multiposition Handle.
Closed valve
Open valve
TD 403-114
Open valve
Closed valve
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