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Operating instructions
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5 Assembly
5.1 Installation position
No restrictions regarding the installation position.
Preferred position: vertical position of the stem (lever/actuator on top)
5.2 Fitting Notice
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Use suitable tools.
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Allen keys of sizes 6, 8, 10, 14, 19;
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Open-ended spanners;
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Torque wrench;
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TIG welding machine;
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Oxy-fuel welding machine;
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Clean tools before fitting.
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Use suitable transport and lifting equipment for installation.
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Open the packaging immediately before installation. Free of oil and grease for oxygen (O
2
)
Valves for oxygen are permanently marked with “O
2
”.
Take note of the HEROSE information sheet “O2 instructions”.
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Only install the valve if the maximum working pressure and operating conditions of the plant
correspond to the marking on the valve.
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Remove protective caps or covers before mounting.
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Inspect the valve for contamination and damage.
DO NOT install a damaged or dirty valve.
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Avoid damaging the connections.
The sealing surfaces must remain clean and intact.
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Seal the valve with suitable seals.
No sealant (sealing tape, liquid sealing) may enter the valve.
Respect the suitability for use with O
2
.
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Connect pipelines in a force-free and torque-free manner.
Stress-free mounting.
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To ensure trouble-free operation, impermissible static, thermal or dynamic stresses must not be
transmitted to the valve. Observe reaction forces.
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Temperature-dependent changes in length in the pipework system must be compensated with
expansion joints.
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The valve is supported by the pipework system.
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Detailed user information is enclosed for valves with power actuators and attachments with
safety function (sensor, switch, solenoid valve, etc.).
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The valve must be protected against dirt and damage during construction work.
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Remove any transport locks such as blocking bushing (optional).
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Check the leak-tightness.