WEY CHECK VALVES TK/RSK | Instruction manual
1General
1.1 Safety
Prior to any work or start-up and in order to ensure a proper functioning of our products, the instruction manual
for installation and operation must be observed. Alterations on the products need our written approval. For
consequential damages due to neglect of this direction, any liability will be rejected.
This symbol marks safety and risk advice. Follow all such advice in order to prevent any damages to human life
and objects.
The installation must be carried out according to established procedures and only by qualified personnel.
Project related data of valves, e.g. dimensions, materials and service range are found in the respective
documentation.
2Transportation, Storage
2.1 Transportation
Transportation of the valves to their final destination (building site) shall take place in solid crates adapted to the
valves’ size. The valves shall be protected against exterior damage and atmospheric exposure. Depending on the
duration of transportation or storage and in view of the conditions, preservation shall take place by welding
valves into PE-film or adding sufficient drying agent or equal.
2.2 Storage
Until final installation the Wey Check Valves shall be stored in a dry, shaded and vented area. All function
relevant parts shall be suitably covered against humidity, dust or other contamination.
The valve disc shall be in open position for relief of the rubber seat. Factory applied preservatives shall be
checked for possible transport damages and appropriately repaired according supplier’s instructions, if
necessary.
For accessories mounted to the valves, such as electric actuators, limit switches, solenoids, etc., the respective
storage instructions of the manufacturer shall be observed with priority.
3Installation
3.1 Preparation before installation
Not correctly aligned pipelines must, by all means, be corrected before installation in order to avoid tensions or
even cracking of the valve body.
Before final installation of the valves, all parts and in particular the bore passage and the disc seal shall be free
of dust and dirt.
3.2 Installation site
The Installation site shall be chosen so that the Wey Check Valves are well accessible for functional checks or
maintenance work.
