
Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions
Series 615 DN 40 (I.D. 1.5”), RS485
VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
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2013-02-05
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2.3 Tightening torque
2.3.1 Mounting of ISO-KF flanges
Tightening torques for ISO-KF flange connections depends on the type of seal which is used. Follow recommendations of
seal manufacturer.
2.4 Admissible forces
Forces from the weight of other components can lead to deformation of the valve body and to malfunction of the valve.
The stress has to be relieved by suitable means. The following forces are admissible:
Valve size
Axial tensile or
compressive force «F
A
»
Bending moment «M»
M
F
A
mm inch
N
lb.
Nm
lbf.
40
1½
100
22
6
4.5