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HIGH PERFORMANCE BUTTERFLY VALVE

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.  Safety instructions ............................................. 2
2. Delivery ................................................................. 2
3.  Valve handling and storage ............................ 3
4.  Valve installation ................................................ 4
5.  Valve operation .................................................. 6
6. Troubleshooting ...................................................7
7.  Exploded view .................................................... 8
8.  Periodic maintenance ......................................10
9.  Recommended spare parts ............................14
10. Disposal action ..................................................14
11.  CE instructions ...................................................14
Appendix A ...............................................................15

YOUR PIPING PRODUCTS SOURCE

Since FNW was established in 1979, we have been dedicated to providing quality products for industrial and 

commercial applications. With a basic philosophy to provide a product suited to the needs of the end user, FNW 

has built a product offering with an innovative approach to the market and has continued to grow its product 

range to meet those needs. If you do not see the type or size of item needed for your project, please contact us 

at 757-969-4974.
We continue to add products that may not be reflected in this publication. Therefore, please visit our web site at 

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SCOPE

The purpose of this manual is to ensure that the valves 

supplied are properly installed, handled, operated and 

maintained to give trouble free performance.
This manual covers FNW high performance butterfly 

valves from 2"–24" wafer and lug designs.

NOTES:

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Read the manual carefully before removal, 

installation, maintenance or operation of 

the valve.

 •

Refer to general arrangement drawings to 

identify the design as valves may vary in 

features and parts.

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Pay attention to cautions and 

illustrations carefully.

Summary of Contents for 4348737

Page 1: ...to the needs of the end user FNW has built a product offering with an innovative approach to the market and has continued to grow its product range to meet those needs If you do not see the type or s...

Page 2: ...ng limitations Exceeding the pressure temperature rating limitations marked on the valve may result in significant damage to the valve and personal injury Users of these valves should ensure that the...

Page 3: ...before the valves are stored as dry contaminants like dust sand grit etc can scratch the metal seating surfaces and the soft inserts leading to leakages on full pressure operation 3 2 2 Valves shall b...

Page 4: ...representative for assistance before installing the valve 4 1 2 Check valve for any damage and check condition of end protectors Upon discovery of any damage contact an FNW or manufacturer representa...

Page 5: ...improper alignment of the pipe and the valve during installation can lead to unbalanced tightening of the flanges which may cause excessive stress on the bolts and lead to leakage Ensure all nuts flan...

Page 6: ...hanical stoppers if required Worm gear operators are packed with grease Normally the grease is suitable for 20 C 4 F to 80 C 176 F For other applications consult the nearest FNW or manufacturer repres...

Page 7: ...vide a fire safe metal sealing Valves are tested to meet the fire safety requirements of international standards according to either API 607 CAUTION Apply gradual force on the handwheel of the gear op...

Page 8: ...ire Safe 4 Stem Soft Seat Stem Fire Seat 5 Seat Retaining Ring 6 Disc Spacer 7 Bearing Soft Seat Bearing Fire Safe 8 Wedge Pin 9 Retainer Screw 10 Packing Spacer Item Description 11 Gland Packing Soft...

Page 9: ...Safe 4 Stem Soft Seat Stem Fire Seat 5 Seat Retaining Ring 6 Disc Spacer 7 Bearing Soft Seat 8 Wedge Pin 9 Retainer Screw 10 Packing Spacer 11 Gland Packing Soft Seat 12 Gland Packing Fire Safe Item...

Page 10: ...if found loose 8 1 5 Gland nuts and bolts to be inspected and ensured that they are intact and not loosened during service Properly tighten the nuts by means of spanner or wrench if found loose Over t...

Page 11: ...o repair shop 8 5 6 Before disassembly cycle open and close the valve several times to clear it of fluid then flush with water 8 5 7 Valve shall be positioned vertically by resting body side flange on...

Page 12: ...1 Remove the bottom bearings 7 8 6 REPAIR OF COMPONENTS 8 6 1 The metallic parts should be cleaned 8 6 2 After cleaning components examine for damaged parts Ensure that there are no scoring marks on t...

Page 13: ...and set disc in closed position 8 7 17 Disc pins to be Tig spot welded after leakage testing 8 7 18 When the gear operator or hand lever or actuator is reassembled on the valve it may be necessary to...

Page 14: ...t during cycling CAUTION All equipment must be fitted only with manufacturer s original spare parts When ordering for spare parts always convey the following information size of valve sr no and mfg da...

Page 15: ...PENDIX A TECHNICAL INFORMATION A1 References Design pressure temperature ratings API 609 Butterfly Valves Lug and wafer type ASME B 16 34 Valves flanged threaded and welding ends Face to face dimensio...

Page 16: ...rties 2 Excellent chemical resistance 3 Good temperature and pressure capabilities 4 Excellent abrasion resistant Resistance to most of the chemicals and solvents Table 4 Seat temperature range and ge...

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