ARGUS
Installation & Operating Instructions
Ball Valve FK 75C and FK 76C
Contents
1
General .............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1
These Instructions .................................................................................................................... 5
1.2
Safety Relevant Marking on the Ball Valve .............................................................................. 5
1.3
ARGUS Series FK 75C and FK 76C
– Metal Seat Ball Valves ............................................... 5
1.4
Customer Specification / Requisition
– Inquiry and Order ....................................................... 5
1.5
Automated Ball Valve ............................................................................................................... 5
2
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.1
Intended Use ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.2
Operating Limits of the Ball Valve
– Refer to the Nameplate .................................................. 6
2.3
Responsibility of Plant Engineering and Operation .................................................................. 6
2.4
Qualified Personnel for Installation and Operation .................................................................. 6
2.5
Safety Relevant Symbols ......................................................................................................... 7
2.6
Ball Valve as Pressure Equipment ........................................................................................... 8
2.7
Use in Potentially Explosive Atmosphere ................................................................................ 8
2.8
Automated Ball Valve
– Safety Aspects ................................................................................... 8
3
Delivery / 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
5.3
Actuator Mounting / Orientation of the Valve-Actuator Unit ................................................... 13
6
Commissioning
– Recommended Practice.................................................................................. 14
6.1
Flushing and Pressure Testing the Pipework ........................................................................ 14
6.2
Positions of the Ball Valve ...................................................................................................... 14
7
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 16
7.1
Periodic Inspection ................................................................................................................. 16
7.2
Exchanging Parts ................................................................................................................... 16
7.3
Returning the Ball Valve: “Valve Information Sheet” .............................................................. 17
8
Decommissioning, De-Installation and Disposal ........................................................................ 18
8.1
Decommissioning and De-Installation .................................................................................... 18
8.2
Disposal .................................................................................................................................. 18
FK 75C Disassembly / Assembly .......................................................................................................... 19
FK 76C Disassembly / Assembly .......................................................................................................... 20
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................................... 21
