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Operating instruction ball valves 
RK-Chemoball, RK-Proball, RK-Ecoball 

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     Valid from 12/2013 

Operating instructions for  
KLINGER SCHÖNEBERG ball valves 
type RK-Chemoball, type RK-Proball and type RK-Ecoball 

 

 

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Validity................................................................................................................................................... 2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorised use and maximum loading........................................................................................... 2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type models......................................................................................................................................... 2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety...................................................................................................................................................... 2 

 

4.1 

Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 2 

 

4.2 

Work on the valve.............................................................................................................................. 3 

 

4.3 

Personnel.............................................................................................................................................. 3 

 

4.4 

Instructions for the operator........................................................................................................... 3 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation............................................................................................................................................. 4 

 

5.1 

General.................................................................................................................................................. 4 

 

 

5.1.1  Ball valves with flange connection..................................................................................... 4 

 

 

5.1.2  Ball valve with threaded ends............................................................................................. 4 

 

 

5.1.3  Ball valves with butt weld ends.......................................................................................... 5 

 

5.2 

Valves with actuators......................................................................................................................... 5 

 

 

5.2.1  General instructions............................................................................................................. 5 

 

 

5.2.2  Functional testing.................................................................................................................. 5 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operation............................................................................................................................................. 6 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage and transport........................................................................................................................ 6 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance......................................................................................................................................... 6 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Putting out of action and disassembly of ball valves.................................................................... 7 

 

9.1 

General.................................................................................................................................................. 7 

 

9.2 

Actuators.............................................................................................................................................. 7 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inspection.............................................................................................................................................. 7 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RK-Chemoball Series

Page 1: ... 2 4 1 Safety instructions 2 4 2 Work on the valve 3 4 3 Personnel 3 4 4 Instructions for the operator 3 5 Installation 4 5 1 General 4 5 1 1 Ball valves with flange connection 4 5 1 2 Ball valve with threaded ends 4 5 1 3 Ball valves with butt weld ends 5 5 2 Valves with actuators 5 5 2 1 General instructions 5 5 2 2 Functional testing 5 6 Operation 6 7 Storage and transport 6 8 Maintenance 6 9 P...

Page 2: ...e measures must be taken to prevent this With driven valves it is absolutely essential that the specified connected loads are observed also the installation and maintenance instructions as well as the operating instructions for the drive 3 Type models Actuation The ball valves are actuated by a hand lever a gear or by means of a pneumatic or electrical actuator Connection The ball valves are conne...

Page 3: ...ly trained personnel KLINGER SCHÖNEBERG ball valves have been manufactured according to the current state of the art and are reliable and safe to operate However these valves can be dangerous if they are used by untrained personnel or are used improperly since they are comparable with pressure vessels The following points must therefore be observed Personnel must be expertly trained The operating ...

Page 4: ...mplete valve is necessary possibly also including the hand lever If ice is formed there is a risk that the actuating function of the valve will be blocked In such cases please enquire about low temperature version special types If a ball valve is installed in a pipe as the terminal valve this should be secured against unauthorised or accidental opening using suitable measures This will avoid damag...

Page 5: ... valve in the pipe with at least 3 welding spots offset at 120 Weld together colour change crayons are recommended for checking the temperature The temperature during preheating and welding should not exceed 200 C in the area at the edge of the housing Cooling during the welding operation is advisable After the weld seam has cooled down the housing screw connections are tightened with the specifie...

Page 6: ...o avoid damage Covers which may have fallen off should be cleaned and replaced The ball valves have been protected against corrosion before leaving the works The ball valves must be stored in the opened position The plastic caps should not be removed The ball valves should be protected against environmental influences such as moisture wetness rain dust dirt sand mud salty air or drizzle and salt w...

Page 7: ... been conveyed which are toxic easily inflammable or have residues which cause corrosion danger with atmospheric moisture the valve must be drained off rinsed and or ventilated Residual liquid which may have been left in the valves owing to the installation position should be collected and disposed off as waste If necessary wear a mask and protective clothing The valves should be carefully rinsed ...

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