Ball Valves
Draining Procedure for Freeze Protection
Ball valves should be drained for the winter in areas where
freezing temperatures may occur. Water will become trapped
between the ball and valve body if the valve is left in either the full
open or full closed position. If water should freeze between the
ball and valve body, damage to the ball valve will occur.
After draining procedures on the backflow prevention assembly
have been completed, all ball valves must be left in a half open /
half closed (45° degree) position as shown in Figure A. Open the
ball valve approximately 45° degrees while draining the pipeline
and assembly to allow water between the ball and valve body to
drain as shown in Figure B. Leave the ball valve in this position
for the winter to prevent freeze damage.
The valve must be closed before the system can be
repressurized.
NOTICE
Open and close ball valves slowly at all times to prevent damage
to the system.
Open 45
o
Figure A:
Ball Valve in
half open/half closed
45° degree position
Figure B:
Cutaway draw-
ing displaying ball valve
in half open/half closed
position
Freeze Protection Ball Valves
Ball Valve Draining Procedure for Freeze Protection
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