WHITTAKER CONTROLS, INC.
A MEGGITT PLC COMPANY
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
HIGH RECOVERY GAS METERING VALVE
C422355 • C422415
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS GROUP Revision 1.0 11/01/2003 Page 3
GIVE CLEANERS SPECIAL CARE
!Keepcleaners inspecialpolyethylenebottlesorinsafetycansandinminimumquantities. Discardsoil-
ed cleaning rags into safety cans.
Equipment Safety Information
The following safety information briefly discusses hazards peculiar to theequipment, which are likely to be
encountered during maintenance activity.
VALVE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
!Thedesignofthepipingsystemmustprovideadequatepressureandtemperatureprotectiontoprevent
exceeding the limits of the valve.
!Flanged Piping Connections
CMake sure that the valve orientation is correct and install the valve in-line with the flanges. Make
sure that the piping flanges are properly positioned and spaced. Do not force the piping in order to
fit the valve. Do not use the flange bolting to pull the piping into the proper position.
CInstall the gaskets and the bolting, and torque per ANSI or API requirements.
CRe-torque the flange closure bolts after the first exposure to elevated temperature.
!Make sure that the valve cycles and operates correctly after installation.
VALVE OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
!Do not exceed the pressure/temperature limits of the valve.
!Do not lubricate the valve. Use of lubrication or sealants may void the warranty or cause pre-mature
failure of the valve.
VALVE MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
!Do not loosen any fasteners or attempt to removal the valve from the line until all pressure is isolated
and released from the system, with valve halfway closed to release the body cavity pressure.
GENERAL OPERATING LOCATION PRECAUTIONS
!During and after operation, all of the valve components are hot. Touching hot components can cause
painful injury.
