5 Installation and connection
15/23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR METAL SOLENOID-VALVES Index: 0
5.3 Fitting the valve to a pipeline
De-pressurised fitting.
Only fit the valve to de-pressurised pipelines.
Danger of poisoning and environmental damage from the medium
Leakage due to incorrect installation.
Installation work on the pipelines must only be carried out by skilled
workers who are trained for the respective pipeline system.
Improper installation of the valve can cause damage to property
Fit the armature horizontally or vertically.
Ideally, fit the armature with the solenoid coil pointing upwards.
Contamination in the valve can cause damage to property
Make sure that no contamination can enter the armature.
Flush the pipeline with a neutral medium.
The procedure used to fit the armature is determined by the type of connection to the pipeline.
5.3.1 Threaded connection
§ Screw the threaded connection onto the pipe in accordance with the applicable standard.
§ Use suitable sealing materials depending on the design and intended purpose.
5.3.2 Connection with flange
§ Check that the sealing face is free of damage and clean.
§ Carefully align the flange in front of the threaded joint.
§ Centre the seals (use suitable sealing material).
§ Connect the valve flange and pipe flange with the seal and suitable bolts.
§ Tighten the bolts cross-wise. Use all of the flange holes!
§ Only use permissible joining elements.
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