• The protection must be restored following the instruction indicated from APV in accordance with the
painting cycle used.
• Without any ball movement, the internal surface of the valves must be inspected to check the complete
absence of dust, rust, foreign matters and the integrity of lubricant coat. If not satisfactory then clean
and lubricate the internal part using a nebulised lubricant. Do not leave any lubricant on the seat itself
or else the seat may attract debris which in turn could damage the seat.
• After cleaning and lubrication the ball must be operated (close/open complete stroke).
• The ball must be kept in the full open position during installation.
• The end of the valve must be protected using the same end covers.
• We recommend you tropicalise bore and ends of valves if stored in humid or salt air environment.
Grease bore with valve full open so no grease is applied to soft seat inserts.
1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
According to ISO 14000 regulations and the environmental policy of APV the recyclability of the
components that form part of APV valves is as follows:
Recyclable components:
Metal parts, PTFE (hard), plastic plug (low-density polyethylene).
Non-recyclable components:
PTFE mixed with other compounds (glass-fiber, graphite, etc.), nylon, graphite and graphite mixed with
metal.
2 . 0 I N S T A L L A T I O N
2.1 VALVE PREPARATION
a- Remove the ends protectors and check accurately the status of the valve as indicated in point 1.2.
b- Prior to shipment, a preservative/corrosion inhibitor may have been applied to the inner body of the
valve. This preservative/corrosion inhibitor can be removed with a solvent, provided the solvent used
does not affect the seats/seals used in the valve.
c- Do not operate the valve until the following procedures have been fully applied:
• Clean internal conduits.
• After cleaning the ball must be operated (one complete stroke).
• During installation the ball must be kept in the fully open position.
2.2 VALVE INSTALLATION
a- To handle the valve use body lugs if applicable or suitable eyebolts. Never handle the valve by yoke or
using the lever or actuator or gear box eye bolts. Never lift from bore of valve.
Do not lift the valve
using only one lifting lug.
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