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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

STEEL
POS. COMPONENT GRADE
1 BODY PIPE P235GH
2 BALL 1.4301
3 BALL GASKET PTFE+C
4 STEM 1.4305
5 O-RING
6 STEM BUSHING P355NH
7 EXTENSION PIPE P235GH
8 SUPPORT PIPE
9 CUP SPRING
10 SLIP RING
11 LIMITER
12 SEEGER
13 HANDLE
14 HAND GRIP
15 CONTACT PLATE
16 HEXAGON SCREW
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1. Safety instructions
1.1 Read these instructions on installation, operation and maintenance carefully first!
1.2 Make sure the open/closed position of the valve corresponds to the position of the stem/handle!
1.3 To avoid danger, make sure the valve is suitable for the medium and the operating conditions!
1.4 Make sure the valve has been depressurised before it is removed!
1.5 Do not exceed the maximum pressure/temperature combinations. Cf. pressure/temperature curve on page 4.
(not for steam).
1.6 Do not exceed maximum/minimum temperatures!
1.7 Remember that excessive external heating of the valve may damage it (e.g. in welding)!
1.8 Exercise care when installing, operating and servicing the valve!
2. Factors to be considered prior to installation and commissioning
2.1 Suitability
- Always make sure before installation that the valve is suitable for the medium. Gas ball valve is in accordance
with standard for shut-off valves primarily for natural gas pipelines designed ball valve.
2.2 Checks
- Pay special attention to the correct installation method, the operating conditions and the purpose of use of the
valves (ensure the suitability of the medium).
- Check the nameplate to ensure that the correct product has been delivered.
- Make sure there are no damages in the valve due to e.g. transport, storage etc. (welding seams, paintwork,
corrosion etc.).
- Check the compatibility of the valve with equipment delivered by other suppliers.
3. Installation
3.1 Welding into network
3.1.1 Do not remove the protective covers of the connections until just before installation.
3.1.2 Make sure there are no impurities or foreign objects inside the valve or the piping.
3.1.3 Make sure the chamfering of the piping is suitable for welding of the valve.
3.1.4 Naval recommend the use of electric welding methods.
3.1.5 The valve shall be completely open when welded into horizontal piping (Fig. 1).
3.1.6 When welding the valve into vertical piping, the valve shall be open when the upper seam is welded (Fig. 2a).
If the valve is closed when the upper seam is welded, it must be filled with water (Fig. 2b). In gas welding the
valve shall be closed when welding the bottom seam (Fig. 3). If gas welding is employed, make sure the valve
does not become too hot, cf. 3.1.9.

Figure 1. Figure 2a. Figure 2b. Figure 3.

3.1.7 Naval recommend that the handle be removed from the valve for installation.
3.1.8 Welding to be performed by a qualified welder.
3.1.9 The excessive heating of the valve must be avoided during the welding. The valve must be cooled down using
e.g. a damp cloth, cooling paste etc. Resume work using shorter welding times.
3.1.10 Do no open/close the valve immediately after welding. Allow the valve to cool down properly before operating
it.
3.1.11 During designing and construction of valve elements, uncontrolled thermal expansion of the pipeline media
has to be prevented.
3.2 Pressure test
- Perform a pressure test at 1.1 x PN with the valve connected into the network and in closed position. Perform
a pressure test at 1.5 x PN with the valve completely or partly open. Check the valve against leaks.
3.3 Valve support
- Typically support methods used with piping are employed. With Naval valves smaller than DN 50 no special
supports are needed, but for valves larger than DN 50 local support instructions shall be complied with.
4. Operation
4.1 A valve designed for use as a shut-off valve may only be used in the open/closed position.
4.2 Avoid unnecessarily fast closing of the valve due to pressure shocks. For larger sizes (≥ DN 150), a by-pass valve is
recommended.
4.3 In applications where the valve remains in the same position for most of the time, it can be opened or closed a few
times during the year to avoid seizing of the valve.
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4.4 A marking line on the stem shows the position of the ball (Fig. 5).
4.5 The valve handle shall be aligned parallel with the marking line on the stem (Fig. 4)

Figure 4. Figure 5.

4.6 In exceptionally corrosive applications, special protection of the valve body and connections should be employed.
4.7 If the Naval valve is the only pressure-bearing component at the end of the line, the valve must be plugged with a
flange, plug or by some corresponding means.
4.8 The valves can be operated using the handle or an actuator.
5. Maintenance
The valves require no maintenance in normal conditions. However, the O rings on the stem can be replaced, if needed.
5.1 Replacement of O rings on the stem
- DN15 – 50 the top O-ring can be replaced. Detailed instructions are given in the replacement instructions of
O-rings.
- DN65 – DN150 and DN300 the top two O-rings can be replaced. DN200 and DN200 the top O-ring can be
replaced. Detailed instructions are given in the replacement instructions of O-rings.
5.2 The valve shall be depressurised for maintenance, if it is not disconnected from the line.
5.3 The valve shall be in closed position for the replacement of O-rings.
5.4 The valve must be depressurised before it is removed from the piping.
5.5 Protective gear shall be worn when replacing O-rings.
5.6 Do not open the valve until all the required components have been replaced.
6. Transport and storage
6.1 The valves must be protected against water, moisture and direct sun light.
7. Warranty
7.1 Naval Oy grants a two-year warranty on all of its products, but the warranty is at most three (3) years from the delivery
of product.
7.2 The warranty covers defects in workmanship or material.
7.3 The warranty does not cover defects caused by incorrect installation, operation, maintenance or storage of the product.
7.4 In order to obtain warranty compensation, the defective product shall be sent to Naval Oy for investigation.
8. For more detailed information, please contact Naval Oy Marketing or Technical Support.
Contact information:
Naval Oy
P.O.Box 32
Riihenkalliontie 10
FIN-23801 LAITILA, FINLAND
Tel. +358-2-85 091
Fax +358-2-856 506
E-mail [email protected]
www address www.naval.fi
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GAS BALL VALVE

OPERATING PRESSURE: 0 - 40 bar

CONNECTION: WELDED, FLANGED, FEMALE THREAD

PRESSURE RESISTANCE AS A FUNCTION OF TEMPERATURE

Using a steel ball valve below -20°C please contact the factory.

Kv-VALUES
DN
Size 10-15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600
Kv-values 6 14 26 41 67 105 182 315 420 650 1070 1420 2620 4280 6320 8630 11180 16970
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