Badger Meter Sanitary Valve - Manual (Page 8)

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Sanitary Control Valve
Removing the Valve from Service
1. Ensure the system has been shut off and the valve has been properly drained.
2. Bring the actuator to the rest position. Shut off air supply to the actuator or positioner.
3. Make sure the system pressure is fully relieved on both ends of the valve before proceeding to step 4.
4. Release the clamp from both the inlet and outlet lines to free the valve from the process lines.
5. While securely holding the valve, release the mounting brackets holding the valve to the mounting surface.
Separating the Valve from the Actuator
1. Loosen the upper stem nut.
2. Remove the pointer.
3. Loosen the union nut securing the innervalve and the upper Connector nuts.
4. Remove the union nut connecting the innervalve and the upper connector nuts.
5. Pull the innervalve out of the seat.
6. Unscrew the yoke locknut to free the valve from the actuator.
7. Remove the actuator assembly for valve maintenance.