TLV BE8H Series, BE8H-16, BE8H-40, BE8H-25 Instruction Manual

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Bellows Sealed Valve

BE8H

Copyright © 2013 by TLV Euro Engineering GmbH

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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................ 1

Safety Considerations ........................................................ 2

Installation & Operational Considerations .......................... 3

Product Description....................................................

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2. Requirements for Maintenance Staff .........................

3. Transport and Storage ...............................................

4. Function .....................................................................

5. Application .................................................................

6. Configuration..............................................................

7. Installation..................................................................

8. Maintenance ..............................................................

9. Service and Repair ....................................................

10. Troubleshooting .........................................................

11. Disposal .....................................................................

12. Product Warranty .......................................................

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Bellows Sealed Valve.

This product has been thoroughly inspected before being shipped from the
factory. When the product is delivered, before doing anything else, check the
specifications and external appearance to make sure nothing is out of the
ordinary. Also be sure to read this manual carefully before use and follow the
instructions to be sure of using the product properly.

If detailed instructions for special order specifications or options not contained
in this manual are required, please contact for full details.

This instruction manual is intended for use with the model(s) listed on the front
cover. It is necessary not only for installation but for subsequent maintenance,
disassembly/reassembly and troubleshooting. Please keep it in a safe place for
future reference.

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Safety Considerations

• Read this section carefully before use and be sure to follow the instructions.

• Installation, inspection, maintenance, repairs, disassembly, adjustment and

valve opening/closing should be carried out only by trained maintenance
personnel.

• The precautions listed in this manual are designed to ensure safety and
prevent equipment damage and personal injury.

• The cautionary items below are very important for safety: be sure to observe
all of them as they relate to installation, use, maintenance, and repair.
Furthermore, TLV accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage
occurring as a result of failure to observe these precautions.

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CAUTION

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product damage

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CAUTION

Install properly and DO NOT use this product outside the
recommended operating pressure, temperature and other
specification ranges.

Improper use may result in such hazards as damage to the product
or malfunctions that may lead to serious accidents. Local regulations
may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.

Take measures to prevent people from coming into direct
contact with product outlets.

Failure to do so may result in burns or other injury from the
discharge of fluids.

When disassembling or removing the product, wait until the
internal pressure equals atmospheric pressure and the surface
of the product has cooled to room temperature.

Disassembling or removing the product when it is hot or under
pressure may lead to discharge of fluids, causing burns, other
injuries or damage.

NEVER attempt to modify the product in any way.
Failure to observe these precautions may result in damage to the
product and burns or other injury due to malfunction or the discharge
of fluids.

Do not use excessive force when tightening nuts and bolts on
product flanges or when connecting threaded pipes to the product.

Over-tightening may cause breakage leading to fluid discharge,
which may cause burns or other injury.

Use only under conditions in which no freeze-up will occur.

Freezing may damage the product, leading to fluid discharge, which
may cause burns or other injury.

Use only under conditions in which no water hammer will occur.

The impact of water hammer may damage the product, leading to
fluid discharge, which may cause burns or other injury.

Do not stand on or apply body weight to the handle.
The handle may break, resulting in injury or other accident.

Do not carry the product by the handle.

The handle is not secured and may move causing injury.

Do not place fingers inside the product.

The handle may be turned resulting in injury.

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