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SKW/ SKF-2015-09-ENG
4.2
Flow direction, support, and valve position
Do not step on a valve installed in horizontal or
angled position.
The valve does not have an intended flow direction; therefore it can be installed either way
in the pipeline.
Proper pipe support must be placed on either side of the valve to support the weight of the
pipe. The valve must never be used to support the pipes.
The valve can be installed in any position other than below horizontal. Flushing will not work
in installations below horizontal level and it will lead to leaking and nonfunctional valve. See
the following Figure 7.
Recommended installation positions
Forbidden installation positions
Figure 7. Installation alternatives for SKW and SKF valves.
DANGER
Do not install DN250 or larger pneumatically
actuated valves in other that vertical position
without support. This is to prevent possible
distortion of the actuator and valve tower.
WARNING
