• Directly upstream of (3 x DN) ) and downstream of (3 x DN) the
VAG EKN
®
Butterfly Valve an inspection valve, an elbow, T-
pieces and Y-filters should be provided as otherwise irregular-
flow may disturb the proper function of the VAG EKN
®
Butterfly
Valve.
Picture 9: Installation of the VAG EKN
®
Butterfly Valve at elbows and branches
unfavourable
ideal
3 X DN
EKN
®
EKN
®
favourable
EKN
®
• When installing a butterfly valve downstream of a
control valve or a plunger valve, make sure that
there is enough space between them (minimum
10 x DN).
Picture 10: Installation of the VAG EKN
®
Butterfly Valve with control valves installed upstream
min. 10 X DN
VAG Operation and Maintenance Instructions • 9
• Branches and elbows may cause the disk to vibrate.
• A damping zone between the branch/elbow and the valve is
ideal.