Attaching ball valve kit to process - BALLVALVE-1

Ball Valve Kit (BALLVALVE-1) Installation Guide
Document code
M212837EN
Revision
A
Language
English
Product
BALLVALVE-1
Document type
User guide
1
Ball valve handle: must point to the same direction as the ball valve body when installing.
2
Extension nipple
3
Ball valve body. When tightening the assembly, turn only from the ball valve body.
4
Ball of the ball valve
5
Welding joint, threads R1/2 ISO7/1
  1. Attach the welding joint to the process pipe or chamber.
  2. Apply a sealant (MEGA-PIPE EXTRA No. 7188 or LOCTITE® No. 542 with activator No. 7649) on the threads of the welding joint and screw the bottom of the ball valve onto the welding joint.
  3. Tighten the ball valve assembly by turning from the ball valve body.
    CAUTION Tightening the ball valve kit by turning the extension nipple can break the sealing. Tighten the ball valve assembly only from the ball valve body.
  4. Close the ball valve by turning the ball valve handle. The valve must be closed whenever a probe is not installed in it.
  5. If you additionally need to cap the ball valve assembly before installing or after removing the probe, attach a blanking nut (not included in the delivery) to close the top of the valve.