FLOW-TEK SERIES 19L SEGMENTED BALL VALVE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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9.0 OPERATION
9.1
Operation
Operation of the valve is done by turning the stem a quarter-turn
(90 degree turn).
> The stem is turned clockwise to close, counter-clockwise to
open.
9.2
Indication
The valve open and closed position are indicated by the position
of indentation on the stem.
> Valve
OPEN
position: Flats of Double-D stem are
parallel
to
pipeline.
> Valve
CLOSED
position: Flats of Double-D stem are
perpedicular
to pipeline.
CAUTION
Valves with actuators should be inspected for actuator/valve
alignment. Misalignment will result in high operational torque and
damage to valve stem and seals.
OPEN
CLOSED
Stem
Indentation
Stem
Indentation
Figure 1:
Indication of valve
Open and Closed position.