KMC Controls VEP-43 Series User Manual

Installation guide, Way, npt, control ball valves, Mounting

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VEB-46/VEP-43 Series 3-Way, NPT, Control Ball Valves (1⁄2 to 21⁄2")

1

Installation Guide

Mounting

NOTE: To assemble a quick-mount “V” actuator on

a valve body, see the

HPO-5074 Installation

Guide

on the KMC web site.

Installation Guide

Mounting 1
Operation 1
Maintenance 1
Wiring 2
More Information 2

CAUTION

Using mineral oil lubricants or other incompatible
substances in system fluids may damage EPDM
rubber seals in valves. Before using any lubricant or
additive in a water or ethylene glycol base, consult
the substance manufacturer for compatibility with
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer).

VFB-43 Series

Valve Body

MEP-4x5xV

Actuator

1. Clean the lines upstream from the valve. Remove

any debris larger than 0.06" (0.015 mm).

2. Align the valve’s flow indicator with the system

(mixing or diverting—see below) flow.

3. Mount the valve so the actuator is positioned over

valve.

CAUTION

To prevent condensation from dripping onto the
actuator housing, mount the valve with the actuator
in the upright position or, at most, at a 45° angle.

4. Seal valves with approved pipe sealant.
5. Using two wrenches, secure the valve to the pipe.

Torque should not exceed 75 ft-lb. (102 N

m).

6. Eliminate air from the system to keep the valves

full of fluid during operation.

NOTE: If the system experiences large amounts of

debris, steps should be taken to keep the

system clean.

DIVERTING Flow Action:

Full CCW = Port AB to A

Full CW = Port AB to B

MIXING Flow Action:

Full CCW = Port A to AB

Full CW = Port B to AB

3-Way, NPT, Control Ball Valves (

1

2

to 2

1

2

")

VEB-46/VEP-43 Series

UP

A

B

A B

UP

A

B

A B

Operation

After the mechanical and electrical installations

have been completed, cycle the actuator to verify

the direction of rotation for normal operation and

fail-safe if so equipped.

Maintenance

No routine maintenance is required. Each compo-

nent is designed for dependable, long-term reliabil-

ity, and performance. Careful installation will also

ensure long-term reliability and performance.

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