VHP Valve Instructions.pdf

General Safety Information

Instructions are for personnel involved in installation, operation, and maintenance of High Pressure Globe Valves.
Operators must be fully trained for correct performance of tasks.
Valves have hot parts, and operators must take precautions to avoid burns.
Plant or installation must be taken out of operation before servicing or reinstalling valves.

Product Description

Globe valves isolate fluid flow through pipelines.
Valves are marked with identification of manufacturer, nominal diameter, nominal pressure, material designation, and other relevant information.
Valves have a unique serial number and arrow mark for allowable direction of flow.

Key Components and Markings

Valves are marked with:
+ Manufacturer's logo
+ Nominal diameter (DN) or NPS (inch)
+ Nominal pressure (PN) or Class rating (#)
+ Material designation of body and bonnet
+ Body and bonnet melt identification/heat number
+ Trim identification - material grade for stem, disc, and seat
+ Unique serial number
+ Arrow mark for allowable direction of flow
+ Maximum allowable pressure at maximal temperature
+ Date of manufacture (month and year)
+ Product standard designation (e.g. ANSI B16.34)
+ CE marking (if applicable)

Transport, Storage, Installation, and Maintenance

Instructions for transport, storage, installation, and start-up are provided.
Usage and maintenance instructions are also provided.
Service and repair instructions are included, as well as possible malfunctions and solutions.
Guarantee information is provided.