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KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Before installation these instructions must be fully read and understood
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope .............................................................. 1
2. Receipt, handling and storage...................... 1
3. Installation ..................................................... 3
4. Operation ....................................................... 4
5. Gear operator instructions ........................... 5
6. Emergency sealant injection system ........... 6
7. Preventive / periodic maintenance .............. 7
8. Possible misuse of ball valve ....................... 7
9. Troubleshooting ............................................ 8
10. Ordering spares............................................. 8
(EL and UL series) ......................................... 9
12. Body cavity relief operation ........................ 15
13. Gland packing assembly procedure .......... 15
fasteners and plugs .................................... 16
15. Service of valves with API monogram ........ 17
compliant valve ............................................ 17
17. Warranty ...................................................... 18
18. Factory address for correspondence ......... 18
1 SCOPE
This manual is provided to ensure proper
installation, operation and maintenance for
KTM Virgo series Top Entry Trunnion Ball
valve, manufactured and supplied by Emerson
(Applicable to Soft / Metal seated, Cast, EL, UL
subseries.)
WARNING
Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
when carrying out above activities.
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2 RECEIPT, HANDLING AND STORAGE
• Identify the valve contained in the box using
the packing list fixed on the box.
• While loading and unloading the box, check
for handling instructions/symbols marked
on the box and handle the box accordingly.
Ensure lifting of valve box in upright position
using fork lift as shown in Figure 1. Do not
drag the box.
• Before removing the valve from the box,
ensure valve is not fastened/fixed inside the
box with wooden battens and bolts which are
provided to prevent the valve from toppling or
moving inside the box during transportation.
• Remove the valve from the box using proper
D-Shackle or lifting hooks and straps. These
must be sized depending upon the weight
that must be lifted at lifting points (lifting
lugs) provided on valve as shown in Figure 2.
Do not use chains or hooks in contact with
the machined or painted surfaces.
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FIGURE 1
Typical box and lifting position
Forklift lifting forks
near bottom support
FIGURE 2
Lift
Swing
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Top support
Bottom support
Lift
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
This manual is provided to ensure proper Swing installation, operation and maintenance for KTM Virgo series Top Entry Trunnion Ball valve, manufactured and supplied by Emerson (Applicable to Soft / Metal seated, Cast, EL, UL subseries.) WARNING Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when carrying out above activities. - Page 2 KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS • If lifting lugs are not provided on the valve, • After removing from box, always store the hold the valve with lifting strap around neck valve under roof and in a dry and clean area and gently lift it as shown in Figure 3.
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Page 3: Installation
WARNING loads. Hence Emerson recommends to give holes and retighten the nuts with bolts/studs • To prevent personal injury or property supports to the pipeline appropriately and as shown in Figure 6. -
Page 4: Operation
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Installation of valve in vertical pipeline or • Do not apply extra force using inappropriate horizontal stem extensions to levers and handwheel like pipes •... -
Page 5: Gear Operator Instructions
Assembly with bracket and coupling 5.1 Assembly of gear operator with bracket CAUTION and coupling If the valve has been supplied by Emerson with Position indicator • It is recommended that the valve should the gear operator assembled on the valve - be kept in upright position (stem vertical). -
Page 6: Emergency Sealant Injection System
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 6 EMERGENCY SEALANT INJECTION SYSTEM Sealant injection fitting - Type A (standard supply) Typically provided on DN 150 (NPS 6) and larger See Figure 13 valves Seat sealant injection •... -
Page 7: Preventive / Periodic Maintenance
Not using lock open/close feature. Ensure to use this provision (as applicable) based on process requirement. Improper long term storage. For long term storage and preservation of valves at site refer Emerson procedure QAC/KM-028. Contact Factory. Damage to valve fittings during handling. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Remedy Leakage across closed valve 1. Damaged ball surface. 1. Refurbish or replace the ball. 2. Damaged seats / seat seals. 2. -
Page 9: Disassembly And Re-Assembly (El And Ul Series)
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY • Use bypass valves or completely shut off the process to isolate the valve from process Sections pressure. Relieve process pressure from both 11.1 Warnings sides of the valve. - Page 10 KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11.2 Notes • It is recommended to use original spares. • Ensure clean environment during - Graphite gaskets shall be replaced. disassembly and re-assembly of valve. - Elastomer and plastomer seals can be •...
- Page 11 KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11.3 Series EL and UL - top entry soft / metal 11. Remove stem thrust washer (22) from the seated trunnion ball valve stem. Construction: One-piece 12.
- Page 12 KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11.3.2 Re-assembly procedure 15. Install o-ring (10d) and graphite gasket 1. Install all the springs (15) in spring holder (11b) between housing (6) and bonnet (2). ring (3a) then put spacer (3b) on spring Now fasten the housing to bonnet using holder ring and move till the end of spring...
- Page 13 KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11.3.3 General arrangement view E and U series top entry ball valve Construction: One-piece Type: Integral trunnion Stem detail A Position Nr. 19 Vent bleeder detail Stem detail B SECTION C-C Position Nr.
- Page 14 KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11.3.4 Assembly tool view Quantity Nr: 2 For maintenance 1 valve Hydraulic quick coupling female ⅜" Close Open Seat holder connection Seat holder connection Hydraulic piston double effect...
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Page 15: Body Cavity Relief Operation
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12 BODY CAVITY RELIEF OPERATION 13 GLAND PACKING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Single piston effect seat - self relieving seat 1. In case of packing contain braided graphite, it When seats are under pressure in pipeline, shall be placed at bottom and top. -
Page 16: Recommended Tightening Torques For Fasteners And Plugs
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 14 RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FASTENERS AND PLUGS NOTES 1. Ensure that all the nuts/bolts are tightened to the torque values as specified in below tables. 2. -
Page 17: Service Of Valves With Api Monogram
KTM VIRGO SERIES E & U TOP ENTRY TRUNNION BALL VALVE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPERIAL SERIES (Nm) Non-coated bolts / nuts Coated bolts / nuts Low resistance bolt / High resistance bolt / Low resistance bolt / High resistance bolt / stud material stud material... -
Page 18: Warranty
VCIOM-16362-EN © 2021 Emerson Electric Co. All rights reserved 05/21. KTM is a mark owned by one of the companies in the Emerson Automation Solutions business unit of Emerson Electric Co. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. All other marks are the property of their prospective owners.