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TCIS Rev D 5/15/18
Pg. 7 of 11
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING:
Leak between body and end
connector.
Missing end connector o-ring
Replace end connector o-ring
Damaged end connector o-ring
Replace end connector o-ring
Piping system not properly aligned and / or
supported.
Properly align and support piping, especially adjacent to valve.
Leak between ball and seat.
Increase back pressure on system.
Replace o-rings and seals. Inspect assembly components.
Replace if warranted.
Maximum line velocities of 8 ft/sec. recommended for plastic piping
systems. Resize system or valve. Reduce line velocity. Reduce
speed of operation (i.e. closure) of valve.
Detrimental solids in process media.
Install a strainer upstream of valve to prevent damage to valve.
Maximum line velocities of to 8 ft/sec. exceeded.
Valve should be installed at least 10 pipe diameters from the
nearest pump or fitting.
Resize system or valve.
Check chemical compatibility of ball and seat material with fluids in
system.
Check that valve was not in service or operated at temperatures
above or below recommended operating temperature.
Valve installed backwards
Remove valve and install with correct flow direction.