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ARGUS

Installation, Operation Instructions and Maintenance

Safety Advice

ARGUS Metal Seat Ball Valve

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FK 75C and FK 76C

Original Installation and Operating Instruction

English

Summary of Contents for Argus Series

Page 1: ...ARGUS Installation Operation Instructions and Maintenance Safety Advice ARGUS Metal Seat Ball Valve FK 75C and FK 76C Original Installation and Operating Instruction EN English ...

Page 2: ...ressure Classes Class 150 300 RF Class 150 300 RF Technical Design Features Fire safe according to ISO 10497 Bi directional metal to metal sealing ANSI B16 104 FCI 70 2 class V Anti blow out stem long life double stem seal system and stem supported in bearings to ensure seals are free form operation loads Stem sealing system according to EN ISO 15848 Anti static design according to DIN EN ISO 1729...

Page 3: ...ome Plated 3 8 A351 CF8M Crabide HVOF 10 12 Stem A182 F51 Stem seals Graphite Seats ASTM A182 F51 Crabide HVOF Body seals Spiral wound gasket A316L Graphite Bolts A193 B7 A193 B8M CL2 Nuts A194 Gr 4 A194 Gr 8M For detail information please contact your Flowserve representative or find the Technical Bulletins on www flowserve com ...

Page 4: ... Goods Receipt 9 3 1 Transportation 9 3 2 Goods Acceptance Verification of the Delivery and Accompanying Documents 9 3 3 Unpacking Transport to Storage Area 9 3 4 Identification of the Delivery 9 3 5 Storage 9 3 6 Transport to the Assembly and Utilization Site 9 4 Nameplate Identification of the Ball Valve 10 5 Installation 11 5 1 Preparation for Installation 11 5 2 Installing Flange Connection 11...

Page 5: ...d FK 76C are highly performant Metal Seat Ball Valves The series are designed manufactured and qualified to cope with severe applications Design material selection accessories and qualification of the valves are determined in accordance with the application requirements such as specified in a requisition purchase order or other contractual document Such specification must be comprehensive complete...

Page 6: ...ental conditions for each ball valve The metallic type plate or manufacturer nameplate fixed to the ball valve provides information on these application limits Also refer to Chapter Nameplate Identification of the Ball Valve The specified operating limits as shown on the nameplate must never be exceeded 2 3 Responsibility of Plant Engineering and Operation ARGUS ball valves are often installed as ...

Page 7: ...t may not always be apparent even to qualified technicians The Safety Alert Symbol is used to alert the reader Safety messages following this symbol must be obeyed to avoid possible injury or death Symbol Meaning Description Pressure Hazard Danger All provisions and legislation in relation to pressurized equipment must be observed Suspended Load Danger Falling loads can cause serious injury or dea...

Page 8: ...their own potential sources of ignition and are therefore not equipment as defined by Article 1 of Directive 2014 34 EU European ATEX Directive e g DANGER in Hazardous Ex Area In the case of potentially explosive atmospheres the specific limit values applicable to the hazardous area must be observed This relates in particular to the permissible fluid temperature or valve surface temperature The pe...

Page 9: ...The appropriate installation and operating instructions as well as required compliance documentation are part of the delivery Their absence must be advised to the supplier 3 3 Unpacking Transport to Storage Area In the case of larger valves or complete units it may be necessary to use a hoist with lifting straps for withdrawing the delivered goods from the packing Loosen and remove load securing m...

Page 10: ...l 4 Seat Material 5 BOM Bill of Materials No Reference 6 Design Standard 7 Date of Manufacture 8 Stem Material 9 Body Material 10 MOP Maximum Operating Pressure bar at Minimum Temperature C 11 MOP Maximum Operating Pressure bar at Maximum Temperature C 12 Serial Number 13 Nominal Pipe Size NPS inch Additional Marking on the Ball Valve In addition to the essential information given on the nameplate...

Page 11: ... must be sufficient clearance above and to the side of the valve and or attachments to permit maintenance inspection or repair work without any risk Extensions and attachments that are used for heat removal or heating must not be insulated If the ball valve is intended for regular manual operation then a standing area must be provided for the operator on which the latter can safely apply the neces...

Page 12: ...e Fix the ball valve to the connection with some bolts and position the seal Ensure the correct position of the ball valve and seal 052 04 052 04 Tighten the bolts crosswise 052 05 052 05 Assembling the second flange Procedure as for the first flange 052 06 052 06 Check tightness after completed assembly works ...

Page 13: ...turer accordingly If the ball valve is intended to serve as permanent shut off from the atmosphere a blank flange or equivalent end must be provided by the end user 5 3 Actuator Mounting Orientation of the Valve Actuator Unit Actuators are usually installed above the ball valve The shaft connection is in a vertical position Other installation orientations are possible according to the evaluation o...

Page 14: ... the open position After cleaning the flange connections must be checked again If necessary tighten the bolts again The ball valve must be operated after flushing To prevent damage the valve must be operated to fully open or to fully closed position 90 without intermediate position The pressure test of the pipework system confirms the tightness and strength of the system section DANGER at Pressure...

Page 15: ... using a valve wrench the position of the ball valve must be recognizable by the position of the wrench for safety reasons Open position Valve wrench parallel to body pipework Closed position Valve wrench crosswise perpendicular 90 to the pipework ARGUS FK ball valves must not be used as throttle or control valves ...

Page 16: ...ions wear of sealing components of the ball valve may occur after a certain period of time Also very critical or severe service may require that parts of the ball valve are periodically renewed Only original spare parts may be used Spare Part Information Flowserve provides spare parts for all ARGUS ball valve types For inquiry or order it is important that the ball valve in use is clearly specifie...

Page 17: ...permitted 7 3 Returning the Ball Valve Valve Information Sheet According to the Flowserve Returned Goods Safety Procedure ball valves which are returned to Flowserve must be free of dangerous fluid residues The sender will receive from Flowserve a form which must be filled in and signed by the responsible organization and which must clearly attest the fact that the valve does not pose any risk to ...

Page 18: ... be used Position the lifting straps around the ball valve body DANGER when lifting large automated ball valves For large automated ball valves the center of gravity must be observed Never lift the complete automated ball valves with lifting gear only attached to the actuator DANGER TO LIFE Pay attention to hazardous substances fluids and gases Risk of explosion fire poisoning or caustic burns 8 2...

Page 19: ...d sealing ring 49 Unscrew hexagon nuts 20 from body 2 Remove body 2 O ring 51 and sealing ring 57 from body 1 Remove ball 30 ball support pads 13 ball seats 50 with sealing ring 48 thrust ring 53 and belleville washer 21 Press stem 31 downward and remove from body 1 with bushing 59 and thrust ring 44 Remove ring 47 sleeves 85 86 and disk 45 upwards Replacing Stem Sealing Proceed as for Total Disas...

Page 20: ... ring 69 Unscrew Allen head screws 15 Remove stuffing box 11 with sealing rings 63 bearing tape 55 and sealing ring 49 Pull out stem 31 with bearing tape 59 thrust ring 44 and compression spring 56 Unscrew hexagon nuts 20 from the body 2 Remove body 2 and seal ring 57 from the body 1 Remove ball 30 counter bearing 14 with bearing bushing 40 ball seats 50 with sealing rings 48 thrust rings 72 as we...

Page 21: ...2019 01 07 Disclaimer Information in this user manual is believed to be complete and reliable In spite of all Flowserve s efforts to provide comprehensive information and instructions sound engineering and safety practices must always be used Qualified personnel must be consulted For any further query Flowserve should be contacted ...

Page 22: ...om Your FLOWSERVE Contact Flowserve factory contacts Flowserve Corporation 1978 Foreman Drive Cookeville TN 38501 Tel 1 931 432 4021 Flowserve Corporation 3993 W Sam Houston Parkway North Suite 100 Houston TX 77043 Tel 1 281 469 4166 Flowserve ARGUS Lead Product Operation contact Flowserve Flow Control GmbH Rudolf Plank Str 2 76275 Ettlingen Germany Tel 49 7243 103 0 ...

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