2701 Busse Road Elk Groove Village, IL. 60007 Tel. 708-562-9221
IM-N66-0
August 8, 2013
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read this Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual before using the valve.
2. Sharpe Valves cannot anticipate all the situations a user may encounter while installing and
using the Sharpe Valve. The user must know and follow all applicable industry specifications
on the safe installation and use of these valves. Only qualified personnel or technicians who
are trained for maintenance work and have read the instructions are to assemble and
disassemble the valve. Misapplication of the product may result in injuries or property
damage.
INSTALLATION:
1. Before installing the valves, the interconnecting pipes or fittings must be fully aligned.
Make sure tri-clamp ends and seals are clean and are undamaged.
2. These valves may be installed in any position using good pipe fitting practices.
Hygienic clamp tube fittings in accordance with ASME BPE 2009 dimensions and
tolerances.
MANUAL OPERATION:
The valve is opened and closed by turning the handle ¼ turn (90°). Turning the handle
clockwise closes the valve (handle perpendicular to pipeline). Turning the handle
counterclockwise opens the valve (handle parallel to pipeline).
AUTOMATED OPERATION:
Valves with Actuators should be checked for alignment of the actuator to the valve.
Angular or parallel misalignment may result in high operational torque, and potential
damage to the stem seals or stem.
STEM SEAL ADJUSTMENT:
Stem seal leakage may be corrected without disassembly. If leakage is evident in stem
packing area, tighten the adjusting nut 1/4 turn. If leakage persists, repeat above.
Replacement of stem seals is indicated if the leak is still apparent after 1/2 turn.
DISASSEMBLY:
-CAUTION-
If the Valve has been used to control hazardous media, it must be decontaminated before
disassembly.
