VCIOM-16362-EN 21/05
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KTM
VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Before installation these instructions must be fully read and understood
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope .............................................................. 1
2. Receipt, handling and storage...................... 1
3. Installation ..................................................... 3
4. Operation ....................................................... 4
5. Gear operator instructions ........................... 5
6. Emergency sealant injection system ........... 6
7. Preventive / periodic maintenance .............. 7
8. Possible misuse of ball valve ....................... 7
9. Troubleshooting ............................................ 8
10. Ordering spares............................................. 8
11. Disassembly and re-assembly
(EL and UL series) ......................................... 9
12. Body cavity relief operation ........................ 15
13. Gland packing assembly procedure .......... 15
14. Recommended tightening torques for
fasteners and plugs .................................... 16
15. Service of valves with API monogram ........ 17
16. Information for PED 2014/68/EU
compliant valve ............................................ 17
17. Warranty ...................................................... 18
18. Factory address for correspondence ......... 18
1 SCOPE
This manual is provided to ensure proper
installation, operation and maintenance for
KTM Virgo series Top Entry Trunnion Ball
valve, manufactured and supplied by Emerson
(Applicable to Soft / Metal seated, Cast, EL, UL
subseries.)
WARNING
Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
when carrying out above activities.
2 RECEIPT, HANDLING AND STORAGE
• Identify the valve contained in the box using
the packing list fixed on the box.
• While loading and unloading the box, check
for handling instructions/symbols marked
on the box and handle the box accordingly.
Ensure lifting of valve box in upright position
using fork lift as shown in Figure 1. Do not
drag the box.
• Before removing the valve from the box,
ensure valve is not fastened/fixed inside the
box with wooden battens and bolts which are
provided to prevent the valve from toppling or
moving inside the box during transportation.
• Remove the valve from the box using proper
D-Shackle or lifting hooks and straps. These
must be sized depending upon the weight
that must be lifted at lifting points (lifting
lugs) provided on valve as shown in Figure 2.
Do not use chains or hooks in contact with
the machined or painted surfaces.
FIGURE 1
Typical box and lifting position
Top support
Bottom support
Lift
Lift
Swing
Forklift lifting forks
near bottom support
FIGURE 2
