Instruction and Operation Manual
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portable no-Ex-proof electrical device in the area and do not use open fire without a valid work
permit
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2.2.1.9
Valve must periodically checked on:
-Tightness of bolted connection (body/bonnet, gland, flange connection).
-Corrosion/wear damages (crack, pitting, thickness of the valve).
-Make sure the valves are in fully open/fully closed position.
2.2.2
Specifics
Risk
Preventive Action
Accidental contact with dangerous
service fluid*
Due to
: Gasket or Packing Blow out
1
. See 2.2.1 General
2. Immediately replace Gasket and packing
after a Blow-out
(use approved/suitable
materials only
3. Use recommended torque as in Table 5 and
Table 6
Accidental contact with dangerous
service fluid* during disassembly or
maintenance operations
1
. See 2.2.1 General
2. After removal from the production line, open
and close valve to guarantee depressurized
cavity
.
3. Drain any remainder fluid or substances with
suitable devices before disassembly
.
Structural yielding of valves body
with consequent risk of contact with
dangerous service medium*
,
explosion or fire
1
. See 2.2.1 General
2. Create precautions to avoid additional forces
on the valves
3. Avoid absolutely water hammer: install
precaution devices if necessary
(e.g. brakes,
anti shock devices, etc.)
4. Avoid submitting excessive vibrations to the
valves
.
5. Avoid quick Pressure and/or Temperature
deviations
.
Accidental contact with High or Low
temperature parts
1
. See 2.2.1 General
2. Predispose apposite insulation on the valve.
3. Alert by means of warning signs about risk of
burns
.
4. For Cryogenic-/High Temperature service
use only valves equipped with Cryogenic-/High
Temp
. Extension.
Fire or explosion in case of service
with flammable fluids
1
. See 2.2.1 General
2. Install only Ex-proof electrical devices in the
area
3. While performing maintenance in the area,
shut down all electrical devices.
Explosion in case of oxygen service 1. See 2.2.1 General
2
. Install only Ex-proof electrical devices in the
area