Badger Meter Sanitary Valve - Manual (Page 5)

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Installation & Operation Manual
Safety Precautions
Neither Badger Meter nor any Badger affiliated entities assumes responsibility for the selection, use, and maintenance of any
products. Responsibility for the selection, use and maintenance remains with the purchaser and end-user.
Personal Injury or property damage caused by sudden release of pressure or bursting of pressure retaining parts may result
if service conditions exceed those for which the product was intended. To avoid injury or damage, provide relief valve over
pressure protection as required by government or accepted industry codes.
Always wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye wear when performing any installation operations to avoid personal injuries.
This valve is intended for a specific range of temperatures and pressures. Application of different temperatures than those
specified could result in parts damage, valve malfunction, or loss of control of the process.
Do not remove the actuator from the valve while the valve is still pressurized.
Disconnect any operating lines providing air pressure, electric power, or control signal to the actuator or accessories.
Use bypass valves or completely shut-off the process line to isolate the valve from process pressure. Relieve process pressure
and drain process media from both sides of the valve.
Consult a trained safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process media.
Installation Orientation
Standard orientation is with the valve stem and actuator in a vertical plane and the process fluid entering the valve from the
bottom and discharging through the side in a horizontal plane.
The valve body must be installed such that the outlet connection flow is horizontal or slightly tilted down, away from the
valve body. Failure to properly install the valve will result in improper draining.
Other orientations may be chosen if internal drainage is not critical.
Actuator Support
Due to the weight of the actuator, external support is required for the valve. The actuator must be supported with external
brackets and must be mounted to a suitable surface for total valve weight support.
Personal injury or property damage may occur if the valve is not properly mounted and supported.