3 Installation
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings!
The valve has welding ends as standard but can also be supplied with fittings.
3.2 General installation
Step 1
Always read the technical data carefully.
See chapter 6 Technical data.
CAUTION
Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation.
Step 2
Never touch moving parts during operation.
Moving parts!
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Step 3
It is recommended to install the valve so that the flow is against
the closin
g direction to avoid water hammering.
Avoid water
hammering!
Inlet
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Inlet
Step 4
Avoid stressing the valve.
Pay special attention to:
-Vibrations.
- Thermal expansion of the pipelines.
- Excessive welding.
- Overloading of the pipelines.
Risk of damage!
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