Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Control Valves Pneumatic Actuated Type AV 2
(2) General operating instructions
- Do not disassemble or modify the actuator.
(If disassembled forcible, internal parts may jump out and this is very dangerous.)
- Using a positive-pressure gas with our plastic piping may pose a hazard due to the repellent force particular
to compressible fluids even when the gas is under similar pressures used for liquids. Therefore, be sure
to take the necessary safety precautions such as covering the piping with protective material. For
inquiries, please contact us. For conducting a leak test on newly installed piping, be sure to check for
leaks under water pressure. If absolutely necessary to use a gas in testing, please consult your nearest
service station beforehand.
- Do not step on or apply excessive weight on valve. (It can be damaged.)
- Do not use AV valves in a place where they may become submerged in water.
- Do not remove a dust-proof cap provided to piping port before piping work starts.
- Do not use the valve in conditions where the fluid may have crystallized.
(The valve will not operate properly.)
- Products with positioners are adjusted for opening with minimum operating pressure.
Please note that readjustment is required when using at other than the minimum operating pressure.
- Keep the valve away from excessive heat or fire. (It can be damaged, or destroyed.)
- Always operate the valve within the pressure vs. temperature range.
(The valve can be damaged or deformed by operating beyond the allowable range.)
- Allow sufficient space for maintenance and inspection.
- Select a valve material that is compatible with the media. For chemical resistance information, refer to
“CHEMICAL RESISTANCE ON ASAHI AV VALVE”.
(Some chemicals may damage incompatible valve materials.)
- Keep the valve out of direct sunlight, water and dust. Use cover to shield the valve.
(The valve will not operate properly.)
- Perform regular maintenance. (Leakage may develop due to temperature changes or periods of
prolonged storage, rest, or operation.)
- Set valve support on the valve.
- The AV valves must be used within the specifications specifically applicable to the Product.