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by ROFI S.A.R.L.
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ROFI
Standard Valves
Content
Page
1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................
3
2 General Information ..................................................................................................................
4
2-1
Marking..................................................................................................................................5
2-2
Notes on possible dangers .....................................................................................................5
2-2-1
Significance symbols and explanatory notes on safety information .....................................................
5
2-2-2
Qualified Personnel .............................................................................................................................
6
2-2-3
Notes to safe use as directed ..............................................................................................................
6
2-2-4
Notes to safe operation........................................................................................................................
6
2-2-5
Notes to dangerous operation .............................................................................................................
6
3 Notes to safe transport and storage ........................................................................................
7
3-1
Transport ...............................................................................................................................7
3-2
Storage ..................................................................................................................................7
4 Details on safe installation .......................................................................................................
7
4-1
Planning and installation ........................................................................................................8
4-1-1
Installing position .................................................................................................................................
9
4-1-2
Spindle operated Valves......................................................................................................................
9
4-1-3
Non-return Valves................................................................................................................................
9
4-1-4
Strainers ..............................................................................................................................................
9
4-2
Differential pressure ...............................................................................................................9
4-3
Temperature changes ............................................................................................................10
4-4
Additional instructions for installation ......................................................................................10
4-4-1
Flanged Valves ....................................................................................................................................
10
4-4-2
Valve with butt-weld or socket-weld ends ............................................................................................
10
4-4-3
Gear operated and actuated Valves ....................................................................................................
11
4-4-4
Insulation .............................................................................................................................................
11
4-4-5
External moving parts ..........................................................................................................................
11
5 Valve operation .........................................................................................................................
11
5-1
Bolt torques, shutting and opening torques .............................................................................11
5-2
Cleaning (Pickling) .................................................................................................................11
5-3
Venting ..................................................................................................................................12
5-4
Heating and cooling rates.......................................................................................................12
5-5
Additional operating rules .......................................................................................................12
5-6
Function testing......................................................................................................................12
