ARGUS
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Installation & Operating Instructions
Ball Valve FK 75C and FK 76C
General
1
General
1.1
These Instructions
These "Installation and Operating Instructions" and Safety Advice are intended to provide relevant information to the
qualified personnel entrusted with the use of ARGUS ball valve series
FK 75C
and
FK 76C
throughout the product
lifecycle. The instructions should be kept close to the valve operating site or, if possible, close to the valves.
These instructions must be read prior to installing, commissioning, operating, using, maintaining, or decommissioning
of the ball valves. They also provide information for secure transport and disposal.
Particular attention must be paid to all safety relevant information.
This manual applies to the intended use of all ball valves from the series with type designation
FK 75C
and
FK 76C
of
the brand
ARGUS
as well for their special design variants. If necessary, additional important information is provided for
special products, features and/or accessories.
For automated ball valves, this manual forms part of the comprehensive user documentation for the equipment. The
instructions for all components must be observed.
All relevant regulations for occupational safety and health and for environmental protection
– even if they are
not explicitly stated in this manual
– must be observed!
1.2
Safety Relevant Marking on the Ball Valve
As well as the instructions in this manual, safety relevant information on nameplate, additional plates or stamped
directly on the valve must be observed.
Such marking must remain identifiable and legible.
1.3
ARGUS Series FK 75C and FK 76C
– Metal Seat Ball Valves
The ARGUS series
FK 75C
and
FK 76C
, are highly performant Metal Seat Ball Valves. The series are designed,
manufactured and qualified to cope with severe applications.
Design, material selection, accessories, and qualification of the valves are determined in accordance with the
application requirements such as specified in a requisition, purchase order, or other contractual document. Such
specification must be comprehensive, complete, and in compliance with legislation, health and safety provisions.
1.4
Customer Specification / Requisition
– Inquiry and Order
The specification of the function and the conditions of use for the valve, which is part of the inquiry and/or the purchase
order, is decisive for the type selection, materials, nominal size, application limits with regard to pressure and
temperature or resistance and for the selection of accessories for the ball valve. This information must be clear,
complete, coherent and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and standards.
1.5
Automated Ball Valve
The ball valve is either operated manually or its function is automated with an actuation and control system.
Often, ARGUS ball valves are automated with a mounted pneumatic, hydraulic or electric actuator with the
corresponding control instrumentation for automated functioning and monitoring of the complete automated ball valve.
The actuator can either be mounted directly on the valve body or the valve may utilize a coupler and/or bracket to
securely and safely attach an automated package (actuation and control system).
Automated operation can involve particular hazards especially in view of moving parts, energy loads etc.
The nameplates and the manufacturer documentation / safety advice for all components must be strictly followed.
The operating instructions for the ball valve are usually integrated into the aggregate operating instructions
for the complete automated ball valve.
