Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 STORAGE AND PRESERVATION All valves are despatched in the open position and it is recommended that they are left in this position during storage. All protective packaging should remain in position until the valve is to be installed.
Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 VALVE MARKINGS Each valve has one of the following identification information plates attached to the body. − ° Pressure Equipment Directive: If the identity plate carries the Notified Body identity number ‘0086’ beside the ‘CE’...
Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 HEALTH AND SAFETY When installing or maintaining valves: Conduct a risk assessment and eliminate or reduce hazards to an acceptable level. Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work.
‘lethal service’. All products for such service must have had non-destructive examination carried out in accordance with Appendix 7 of the code. Refer to Serck Audco Valves Technical sales. If the processes or environments that the products are used in are likely to cause temperatures (high or low) that may cause injury to personnel if touched, then adequate insulation/protection must be fitted.
Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serck Audco TIPV plug valves are bi-directional, and can be installed vertical (stem operating end at the top), horizontal or any angle in between. If the valve is installed in any other position, the operating torque will increase considerably, possibly resulting in seizure.The actuator may need...
OPERATION Serck Audco TIPV plug valves are Double Block & Bleed valves designed to give bubble tight shut off. TIPV plug valves have a ¼ turn operation (i.e. they have a 90 degree rotation of the plug in operating from the fully open to the fully closed) and close in the clockwise direction when viewed from above the valve stem.
OPERATION (cont.) REMOTE OPERATION Where automation of valves is required, Serck Audco can supply pneumatic, electric, hydraulic, or gas/hydraulic actuators to cover a wide range of operating torques. Operation will be in accordance with installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the relevant actuator.
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7.1.3 VALVE SEALANTS AND LUBRICANTS Only sealants recommended for TAPER plug valves should be used. Serck Audco supplies sealants for most services. If you already have a particular valve sealant in use at a facility, we will advise on the suitability for use in TIPV valves.
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Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 MAINTENANCE (cont.) 7.1.4.5 START PUMPING Inject sealant either by pumping the handle on a manual gun, or connecting the air supply to the pneumatic gun. Monitor the pressure gauge during the sealant injection process. For sealant to flow...
CAUTION: Never attempt to replace the stem packing rings in bolted gland TIPV, while the valve is under pressure. In some models a quad ring/carrier is located under the gland. Consult Serck Audco Valves Technical Sales for information on replacing these packing rings / quad rings and carriers.
SPCIU. This is done by removing the hex socket/headed screw and putting a new piece of Serck Audco stem packing compound into the SPCIU and energizing it with the hexagon socket /headed screw. To the torque values listed above (section 7.2.3). Note: always apply Anti - seize to the stem packing before injection.
90 degrees. To rotate through 180 degrees, slide the snap-ring and position indicator plate off the valve stem and rotate the plug one half turn using the correct Serck Audco wrench. Refit the position indicator plate and snap-ring. Retest the valve seats as appropriate.
Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 MAINTENANCE (cont.) 7.4.2 ROTATING THE PLUG ON GEAR OPERATED TIPV VALVES This is a complicated procedure and should not be undertaken lightly. First fully open the valve using the gear.
Serck Audco TIPV Twin Isolation Plug Valve FCD - SRENIM0005-05 A4 – 02/17 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR TIPV VALVES PROBABLE CAUSES LISTED IN ORDER OF DECSENDING LIKELIHOOD. NOTE: ‘SAV’ is an abbreviation for Serck Audco Valves Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Hard to Operate A.
If by following the maintenance instructions in Section 7 and the Trouble Shooting Guide, Section 8, you are unable to get the TIPV valve to operate and seal correctly, then please contact Serck Audco Valves or our local representative for further assistance.
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