Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN
8 Troubleshooting Guide
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8
Troubleshooting Guide
8.1
Safety Messages
In order to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, ensure that repair
work is only carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) and suitable work tools.
See Chapter 2 Safety Information.
Risk of injury due to repair work on the Argus Ball Valve during
operation!
Repair work on the Argus Ball Valve during operation or while under
pressure may cause severe injury or death.
Do not attempt to repair the Argus Ball Valve while in operation or
under pressure.
Follow the procedures specified in the embedded safety messages
below closely.
Contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or the
Flowserve Quick Response Centers for support if any repairs have to
be carried out.
Risk of injury due to repair welding or connection welding on the Argus
Ball Valve!
Due to possible inclusions inside of the steel of the Argus Ball Valve,
repair welding or connection welding is considered to be very
dangerous and may cause severe injury or death.
Do not perform any repairs or connection welding.
Contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or the
Flowserve Quick Response Centers for support if any repair welding
has to be carried out.
8.2
Required Spare Parts for Repair Works
For repair works appropriate spare parts are required. Flowserve Flow Control GmbH
provides repair sets or replacement kits for each Argus Ball Valve.
Clearly identify the Argus Ball Valve so Flowserve Flow Control GmbH can provide
the corresponding repair sets or replacement kits.
Technical identification is made either by referring to the item in the order
documents, delivery note, invoice, or using the data stated on the nameplate.