1.
GENERAL
1.1
Scope of the Manual
This instruction manual contains important information
regarding the installation, operation and maintenance of
the Jamesbury® 4” (DN 100) Series 9RET & 9REL
Fire-Tite
Tank
Car Bottom Unloading Valves. Please read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.
WARNING
AS THE USE OF THE VALVE IS APPLICATION SPECIFIC, A NUMBER
OF FACTORS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN SELECTING
A VALVE FOR A GIVEN APPLICATION. THEREFORE, SOME OF THE
SITUATIONS IN WHICH THE VALVES ARE USED ARE OUTSIDE THE
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE USE, APPLICATION
OR COMPATIBILITY OF THE VALVE WITH THE INTENDED SERVICE,
CONTACT METSO FOR MORE INFORMATION.
1.2
Valve Markings
The valve has an identification plate attached to the pipeline
flange (see
Figure 1
).
Figure 1. Identification Plate
Identification plate markings:
1. Ball/Stem material
2. Valve catalog code
3. Seat Material
4. Body Material
5. Maximum operating pressure
6. Maximum/minimum shut-off pressure/temperature
7. Approvals/Special Service marking
8. Model
9. Assembly date
1.3
Safety Precautions
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE VALVE PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS!
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS MARKED
ON THE VALVE IDENTIFICATION PLATE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND
LEAD TO UNCONTROLLED PRESSURE RELEASE. DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING
SEAT AND BODY RATINGS!
THE PRACTICAL AND SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS DETERMINED
BY BOTH THE SEAT AND BODY RATINGS. READ THE IDENTIFICATION
PLATE AND CHECK BOTH RATINGS. THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE
WITH A VARIETY OF SEAT MATERIALS. SOME OF THE SEAT MATERIALS
HAVE PRESSURE RATINGS THAT ARE LESS THAN THE BODY RATINGS.
ALL OF THE BODY AND SEAT RATINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON VALVE
TYPE AND SIZE, SEAT MATERIAL, AND TEMPERATURE.
DO NOT EXCEED THESE RATINGS!
WARNING
BEWARE OF BALL MOVEMENT!
KEEP HANDS, OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY, TOOLS AND OTHER
OBJECTS OUT OF THE OPEN FLOW PORT. LEAVE NO FOREIGN
OBJECTS INSIDE THE TANK CAR. WHEN THE VALVE IS ACTUATED, THE
BALL FUNCTIONS AS A CUTTING DEVISE. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY!
2.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Check the valve and the accompanying devices for any
damage that may have occurred during transport.
Store the valve carefully. Storage indoors in a dry place is
recommended.
Do not remove the flow port protectors until installing the
valve.
Move the valve to its intended location just before installation.
The valve is usually delivered in the open position.
If the valve(s) will be stored for a long period, follow the
recommendations in IMO-S1 to maintain the valve’s integrity.
IMO
4/19
IMO-R20 EN
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