VAG Operation and Maintenance Instructions • 10
4.3 Installation position
Caution:
VAG EKN
®
Butterfly Valves type AWWA of all nominal
widths can be installed in horizontal position (with the gear facing
up or down).
Up to a valve size of 42“, EKN
®
Butterfly Valves type AWWA may
be installed in vertical position without restrictions (with the gear
facing up or down) in the pipelines. In case of valves with larger
nominal diameters, a special design of the valve must be selected
due to the load of the disk. Please consult VAG before placing
your order.
Picture 9: Installation positions
permissible
impermissible
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valve size 42“
• Permissible up
to valve size 42“
without restrictions.
• Valves with nominal
diameters exceeding
valve size 42“ requi-
re a special design
of the valve disk.
Please contact the
manufacturer before
placing your order.
horizontal
installation position
vertical
installation position
