April 2022
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
E-90090007 Rev. 0
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Section 2: Introduction
Introduction
Section 2: Introduction
2.1
General Service Information
This Installation, Operation and Maintenance (IOM) manual is for Bettis™ GVO Series
Hydraulic Spring-Return Valve Operator (type SR or FS). Failure to comply with installation,
operation, and maintenance instructions will void the warranty and may result in severe
injury and/or property damage.
2.2
Definition of Terms
The abbreviations included in this IOM manual are listed in Table 1.
Table 1.
Definition of Terms
!
WARNING
If not observed, user incurs a high risk of severe damage to operator and/or fatal injury
to personnel.
!
CAUTION
If not observed, user may incur damage to operator and/or injury to personnel.
NOTE:
Advisory and information comments provided to assist maintenance personnel to carry out
maintenance procedures.
Term
Definition
IOM
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
GVO
Gate Valve Operator Series
HP
High Pressure Hydraulic
SR
Spring Stroke – Drive Rod (or Piston Rod) in Extension
ES
Spring Stroke – Drive Rod (or Piston Rod) in Retraction
ESD
Emergency Shutdown
ID
Inside Diameter (in.)
OD
Outside Diameter (in.)
BCD
Bolt Circle Diameter
MOT
Maximum Operator Travel
MVT
Maximum Valve Stem Travel
MAWP
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure