IMO-R23EN 3
1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope of the Manual
This instruction manual contains important information
regarding the installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting of Jamesbury® 1/2" – 2" (DN 15 – 50)
Standard Bore Series 7000RR and the 1/2" – 1-1/2" (DN 15
– 40) Full Bore Series 9000RR Flanged Ball Valves for
railroad service. Please read the instructions carefully and
save them for future reference.
1.2 Valve Markings
The valve has an identification plate attached to the
pipeline flange (See Figure 1).
Identification plate markings:
1. Ball/Stem material
2. Valve catalog code
3. Seat Material
4. Body Material
5. Maximum operating pressure
6. Maximum/minimum shut-off pressure/temperature
7. Approvals/Special Service marking
8. Model
9. Assembly date
1.3 Safety Precautions
WARNING:
AS THE USE OF THE VALVE IS APPLICATION SPECIFIC, A NUMBER OF
FACTORS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN SELECTING A
VALVE FOR A GIVEN APPLICATION. THEREFORE, SOME OF THE
SITUATIONS IN WHICH THE VALVES ARE USED ARE OUTSIDE THE
SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE USE, APPLICATION
OR COMPATIBILITY OF THE VALVE WITH THE INTENDED SERVICE,
CONTACT METSO FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Figure 1 Identification plate
WARNING:
DO NOT EXCEED THE VALVE PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS!
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS
MARKED ON THE VALVE IDENTIFICATION PLATE MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE AND LEAD TO UNCONTROLLED PRESSURE RELEASE.
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING:
SEAT AND BODY RATINGS!
THE PRACTICAL AND SAFE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS DETERMINED
BY BOTH THE SEAT AND BODY RATINGS. READ THE
IDENTIFICATION PLATE AND CHECK BOTH RATINGS. THIS
PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE WITH A VARIETY OF SEAT MATERIALS.
SOME OF THE SEAT MATERIALS HAVE PRESSURE RATINGS THAT
ARE LESS THAN THE BODY RATINGS. ALL OF THE BODY AND SEAT
RATINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON VALVE TYPE AND SIZE, SEAT
MATERIAL, AND TEMPERATURE. DO NOT EXCEED THESE
RATINGS!
WARNING:
BEWARE OF BALL MOVEMENT!
KEEP HANDS, OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY, TOOLS AND OTHER
OBJECTS OUT OF THE OPEN FLOW PORT. LEAVE NO FOREIGN
OBJECTS INSIDE THE TANK CAR. WHEN THE VALVE IS ACTUATED,
THE BALL FUNCTIONS AS A CUTTING DEVICE. DISCONNECT ANY
PNEUMATIC SUPPLY LINES, ANY ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCES
AND MAKE SURE SPRINGS IN SPRINGRETURN ACTUATORS ARE IN
THE FULL EXTENDED/RELAXED STATE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
VALVE MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY!
WARNING:
WHEN HANDLING THE VALVE OR VALVE/ACTUATOR
ASSEMBLY, TAKE ITS WEIGHT INTO ACCOUNT!
NEVER LIFT THE VALVE OR VALVE/ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY BY THE
ACTUATOR, POSITIONED, LIMIT SWITCH OR THE PIPING. PLACE
THE LIFTING DEVICES SECURELY AROUND THE VALVE BODY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY FROM FALLING PARTS.
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