Attention shall be paid to the following points during the installation of flat gate valve:
Before installation, check whether the model, specification and executive standard of the valve meet the requirements and whether the appearance quality of the valve is intact.
Before installation, the pipe shall be cleaned to ensure that the inside of the pipe is clean and prevent impurities from entering the valve to affect the use.
When installing the flat gate valve, the correct installation method shall be selected according to the requirements of the pipeline, such as horizontal installation or vertical installation.
During installation, pay attention to that the direction of the valve is consistent with the direction of the fluid, so as to avoid that the valve cannot work properly due to reverse installation.
During installation, the installation position of the valve support shall be reasonable, so that the valve can be fixed on the pipeline stably and reliably.
During installation, the valve shall be protected from excessive external force or torsion to avoid damaging the valve.
During installation, pay attention to the sealing performance between the valve and the pipeline to ensure no leakage.
During installation, it shall be ensured that the operating mechanism of the valve is flexible and reliable for future operation and maintenance.
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Sealing test shall be carried out after installation to ensure that the sealing performance of the valve meets the requirements.
During use, the valve shall be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure its normal operation and extend its service life.
To sum up, attention shall be paid to many aspects for correct installation of flat gate valve, including inspection of valve quality, cleaning of pipeline, selection of correct installation method, valve direction, reasonable installation of support, avoidance of external force or torsion, sealing performance, flexible and reliable operating mechanism, tightness test, regular inspection and maintenance, etc. Normal operation and service life of the flat gate valve can only be ensured if the installation and use are carried out according to correct steps and precautions.
