Elkhart Brass Single Body Valves - Manual (Page 6)

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ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC
III. GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• All personnel who may be expected to operate this equipment must be thoroughly trained in its safe
and proper use.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the hydraulic characteristics of this equipment.
• Always open and close valves slowly to avoid water hammer.
• Keep fingers and hands clear of moving parts.
• Do not use lubrication on the valve ball or seats.
• Do not wrench on the valve body or the opposite adapters.
• Clear debris from waterway before the valve is installed.
• Foreign materials such as metal chips could jeopardize the sealing capability of the valve. Any drilled
holes required in the plumbing should be added, and the chips removed from the waterway, prior to
installation of the valve.
• Do not exceed rated operating pressure for any valve as listed in Table 1.
Table 1 – Pressure
Important:
Before installing and operating this equipment, read and study this manual thoroughly. Proper
installation is essential to safe operation. In addition, the following points should be adhered to in order
to assure the safety of equipment and personnel.
Model Number Rated Operating Pressure
(psi)
C
v
Value
Ball V
alv
es
SB10 600 psi 81
SB15 600 psi 206