Appendix C Gas Valve
C-28
Protection from Radiant Heat
Radiant heat must be considered as a heat source that
could result in an ambient temperature higher than the rat -
ing of this valve.
Provide proper shielding to protect against radiant heat.
Painting Valve
18
19
Chrome Steel Made in Germany
[Ib-in]
Recommended Piping Procedure
amount on the male threads only. If pipe sealant lodges
on the valve seat, it will prevent proper operation. If using
On completion of work on the MBC valve, perform a leakage test. (See “V alve Leakage Test”)
function may result from excess pipe in the valve body.
values listed below.
It is not recommended that this valve be painted. Painting
covers date codes and other labels that identify this valve.
If the valve needs to be painted, a paint free of volitile organic
componants (VOC’s) must be used. VOC’s can damage
valve o-rings, resulting in external gas leakage over time.
During the painting process, use measures that will allow
the valve’s date code and other labeling information to be
legible after the paint is dry.
Painting the valve may damage valve o-rings, resulting in
external gas leakage over time.
Recommended Torque
for Piping
1/2” 3/4” 1” 1 1/4” 1 1/2” 2” NPT
pipe
375 560 750 875 [Ib-in]
Recommended Torque
System Accessories
M6 M8 Screw Size
62 lb-in 134 lb-in [Ib-in]
18
19
Chrome Steel
Made in Germany
[Ib-in]
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