KTM Manuals: Virgo Series Automated Ball Valves Lifting and Safety Instructions, KTM, Virgo-EN Manuals & Guides

KTM VIRGO SERIES AUTOMATED BALL VALVES

LIFTING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before installation these instructions must be fully read and understood

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR AUTOMATED
VALVE

Automated valve shall be operated when
installed in pipeline as per instruction provided
in valve IOM.

WARNING

Automated valve system shall be kept
unenergized and unpressurized when it is not
installed in pipeline.
Qualified person in automation and
instrumentation shall present during
installation.

2 GENERAL GUIDELINES

DANGER
Never stand underneath a suspended load.
Watch out for swaying, swinging or rotating as
theload is lifted off the ground!

Any unauthorized access to the lifting area
shall be strictly prohibited.
Always make use of a suitable lifting equipment
and supports. Make sure that the lifting devices
are in good condition and calibrated before
lifting loads.
Ensure that personnel who takes part in the
lifting process shall have enough training for
the job.

3 LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS

Check the weight of the load from the way- bill,
the valve brochure or the manual or general
assembly drawing.
Leave the automated valve with its position on
the packing box pallet as far as possible. Use
the same base pallet to move the automated
valve to the installation site, if possible.
When using lifting belts on automated valve
units, the center of gravity of the unit can be
higher than the attachment point. The total unit
must be secured against twisting and tilting.
Lift the valve in the position in which it is to be
get installed.
Initially lift the load slightly off the ground and
check that all supports are securely attached
and that the load is in balance state.

If necessary, lower the load back to the ground
and adjust the supports. Adjust center of gravity
for lifting points by judgment.
As you lower the load, make sure that the
load does not fall over when you withdraw
thesupports.
You should be aware of site conditions. For
example, surfaces may be slippery, narrow
gangways, other installations may take place
at site.
Make sure that there is nothing in the way of
the load and that it can be lifted safely. Also
make sure that the space reserved for the
installation of the valve is sufficiently large.
Lift the load at an even pace to avoid swaying.

DANGER
Never leave the load suspended in mid-air.

Make sure that the valve and the actuator are
correctly in place before detaching the supports.
Always secure the lifting to the body, never to the
actuator otherwise the shaft may be damaged.
For further information about the products,
refer to Installation, Maintenance and Operating
Instructions of valve and actuators & automation
accessories, which are provided along with
thisdocument.

WARNING
Never lift the valve and actuator assembly
from the actuator. The lifting attachment
must be attached to the body of the valve and
the supports to the actuator. This prevents
the assembly from toppling over and swinging
and helps to avoid injuries or damage to
the property.

Refer to pictures on next page to have more
information on proper lifting methods for
automated valve.

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KTM VIRGO SERIES AUTOMATED BALL VALVES

LIFTING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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