GEA Bock HG8 Series - Operating the Shut-Off Valves; Operating Mode of the Lockable Service Connections

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Valve spindle seal
Release
Tighten
Pipe connection
Pipe connection
4.7 Operating mode of the lockable service connections
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Opening the shut-off valve:
Spindle: turn to the left (counter-clockwise) as far as it will go.
—> Shut-off valve completely opened / service connection closed.
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Opening the service connection
Spindle: Turn 1/2 - 1 turn clockwise.
—> Service connection opened / shut-off valve opened.
Connection
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Spindle
Spindle
Connection
open
Compressor
Compressor
Service connec-
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Service connec-
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4.6 Operating the shut-off valves
Before opening or closing the shut-off valve, release the valve spindle seal by approx. 1/4 of a
turn counter-clockwise.
After activating the shut-off valve, re-tighten the adjustable valve spindle seal clockwise.
Afteractivatingthespindle,generallytthespindleprotectioncapagainandtightenwith14-16Nm.
This serves as a second sealing feature during operation.