Australian Pipeline Valve - Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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FLOATING BALL VALVES - SLFSBV02 & SLBV02 SERIES
4.5 REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. For reassembly of the disassembled valves, follow the above disassembling procedure in the
reverse order.
2. After cleaning the disassembled parts, reset each part in the original position properly. The
threaded parts should be cleaned thoroughly and applied with lubricating paste.
3. The stuffing box and base of gasket should be thoroughly cleaned with care.
4. The gland packing and gasket should be replaced preferably each time the valve is disassembled.
5. To reassemble body and cap, each bolt and nut shall be pre greased and then tightened in accordance
with applicable Torque as per Table 1 (see Appendix).
Check the packing box for pressurised process fluids even after the valve has been
removed from the pipeline, particularly when removing packing hardware or
packing rings, or removing packing box pipe plug.
6. After installation of new parts:
Reassemble using reverse order of steps outlined above. Operate valve several times to be
assured of smooth operation before reinstalling.
