KSB BOA-Control PIC, Operating Manual

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5 Installation at Site
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BOA-Control PIC
7138.8/01-EN
5 Installation at Site
5.1 General information/Safety regulations
The consultant, construction company or operator are responsible for positioning
and installing the valves. Planning errors and installation errors may impair the
reliable function of the valves and pose a substantial safety hazard.
The valves are supplied ready for operation.
5.2 Installation position
Non-compliance with the following installation instructions may result in failure of
the measuring function!
CAUTION
Flow in opposite direction of flow direction arrow
No valve function!
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Flow through the valves must be in the direction indicated by the flow direction
arrow cast on the valve body.
Fig. 5: Installation positions
The valves can be installed in supply lines as well as return lines, and in any position.
Valves combined with an actuator must not be installed with the actuator pointing
downwards.
5.3 Piping
WARNING
Impermissible piping forces
Leakage from or rupture of the valve body!
▷ Connect the pipes to the valve without transmitting any stresses or strains.
▷ Take structural measures to prevent any piping forces from being transmitted
to the valve.
▷ Avoid mechanical loads beyond normal levels, e.g. piping forces, moments and
vibrations.
CAUTION
Welding in close proximity to soft-seated valves
Damage to the seat/disc interface!
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Ensure that the valve is not heated beyond the specified temperature limits.
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