
clean, ensure all the dusts can be removed from the bore. The second step is
checking and clean all the connecting pipe bore and connection area. No flush,
rust and foreign bodies allow to avoid the blocking and leakage.
6.3 Valve Installation (Install to the pipeline system)
a. Direction
Most of the valves do not restrict the flow direction.
b. Position
The body, cap and gasket are in the connection area of ball valve and pipeline.
The bear weight ability and gradient are very important to the pipe installation.
Do not make the pressure from the pipeline and stress to concentrate on the
connecting area of body and cap. It will cause the deformed and leakage, and
the ball, seat, and stem will stick, leaking, and damaged.
c. Fittings
Select the correct specification of pipeline.
Tight the ball valve to the pipeline adequately.
THREADED valves
The following serves as a guideline for those experienced in pipe joint makeup.
Otherwise, services of a certified pipe fitter should be utilized for installation.
1. Ensure that both the male pipe and female valve threads are free from dirt,
debris and corrosion. Wire brushing of the male pipe threads is recommended to
ensure a good metal-to-metal joint.
2. Apply a good quality thread lubricant (pipe dope) on the male threads.
Lubricant reduces friction when pulling up the pipe joint. Note, thread lubricant
is not intended to seal the joint and will not compensate for poor quality male
pipe or fitting threads.
3. Turn the female valve threads onto the male
pipe threads by hand. Upon free engagement of
the threads, continue to turn the valve as far up as
it will go (by hand). With the use of a wrench
continue to tighten the valve onto the pipe. The
pipe joint seal should occur within 1 to 3 turns.
Care should be taken not to exceed 3 turns in
which damage to the threads can occur. n
IMPORTANT When installing a threaded valve
fully assembled, apply the wrench first to the Pipe
Connector being engaged by the male pipe thread;
fully make up pipe joint. (See Figure 1). Complete
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