WAMGROUP MBF - Inspection

5.0 INSTALLATION AND FIXING
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VAL.130.--.M.EN Issue: A1
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5.9 Inspection
Important
When installation is complete, authorized personnel must carry out a general test to make sure the
safety conditions have been completely satis¿ed.
The authorized personnel must also check:
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- That no tools or other material have been left inside the valve;
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- The level of oil in the actuator gear reducer is correct.
Before starting to operate the valve:
- Ensure that the plant in which the valve is installed complies to the Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant
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prevent access to hazardous areas.
- Ensure the operating conditions are complied with.
- Make sure the food versions (model F and P) were properly cleaned and sanitized.
Start up the valve without load to ensure the sliding of the blade is correct and easy;
Operate the valve for about 1 to 3 minutes to ensure it is working correctly.
In the presence of:
- Unusual noise;
- Overheating of the motor and/or gear box;
- High friction of the disc against the inner seal;
- Not enough torque to open and close the valve.
Stop the valve and remove the cause of the malfunctioning.
Danger - Warning
When sizing the valve, check for any chemical incompatibility between the material and the compo-
nents of the valve.