Richter KAP-N Series Bottom Drain Ball Valves - Manual (Page 7)

Installation and Operating Manual
Series KA-N, KAP-N, ball and stem
9520-067-en Revision 00
TM 6404 MPE/Wm Page 7 Edition 02/2006
4 Safety note for valves, certified to Clean Air Act (TA-Luft)
Certificate / Manufacturer Declaration Validity is
dependent on the operating instructions being read
and observed. In particular, servicing must be conducted at regular
intervals, and the bolted connections relevant for
tightness must be inspected and retightened if
necessary.
5 Transport and storage
It is imperative, for all transport work, to
observe generally accepted engineering
practice and the accident prevention
regulations.
The valve is supplied with flange caps. Do not
remove them until just before installation.
They protect the plastic surfaces against dirt
and mechanical damage.
Handle the goods being transported with care. During
transport the valve must be protected against impacts
and collisions.
Directly after receipt of the goods, the consignment
must be checked for completeness and any in-transit
damage.
Do not damage paint protection.
5.1 Storage
If the valve is not installed immediately after delivery, it
must be put into proper storage.
It should be stored in a dry, vibration-free and well-
ventilated room at as constant a temperature as
possible.
5.2 Return consignments
Valves which have conveyed aggressive or
toxic media must be well rinsed and cleaned
before being returned to the manufacturer's
works.
A General Safety Certificate on the field of applica-
tion is to be enclosed with the returned goods.
Pre-printed forms are enclosed with the installation
and operating manual.
Safety precautions and decontamination measures
are to be mentioned.
6 Installation
Examine valve for in-transit damage, damaged valves
must not be installed.
Before installation the valve and the connecting pipe
must be carefully cleaned to remove any dirt,
especially hard foreign matter.
During installation, pay attention to the correct
tightening torque, aligned pipes and tension-free
assembly.
6.1 Flange caps and gaskets
Leave protective caps on the flanges until just prior to
installation.
Where there is a particularly high risk of damage to
the plastic sealing surfaces, e.g. if the mating flanges
are made of metal or enamel, PTFE-lined gaskets with
a metal inlay should be used. These gaskets are
available as special accessories in the Richter range.
6.2 Direction of flow and installa-
tion position
Installation is independent of the direction of flow.
Any installation position can be chosen.
Otherwise, it is marked by a direction arrow on the
bottom drain ball valve, e.g. in the case of an
additional relief bore in the ball.