Knife gate valve installation and use instructions

1. Before installing the knife gate valve, check the inside of the valve cavity and the sealing surface. No dirt or sand is allowed to adhere;

2. The bolts of each connection part shall be evenly tightened;

3. Check that the packing parts are required to be pressed tightly, not only to ensure the tightness of the packing, but also to ensure the flexible opening of the gate;

4. Before installing the valve, the user must check the valve model, connection size and pay attention to the flow direction of the medium to ensure consistency with the valve requirements;

5. When installing the valve, the user must reserve the necessary space for the valve drive;

6. The wiring of the drive device must be carried out according to the wiring diagram;

7. The knife gate valve must be maintained regularly, and no collision or squeeze is allowed to avoid affecting the seal.

Knife gate valve maintenance

1. Handwheels, handles and transmission mechanisms are not allowed to be used for lifting, and collisions are strictly prohibited.

2. The double gate valve should be installed vertically (that is, the valve stem is in the vertical position and the handwheel is on the top).

3. The gate valve with bypass valve should be opened before opening (to balance the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet and reduce the opening force).

4. The gate valve with transmission mechanism should be installed according to the product manual.

5. If the valve is frequently opened and closed, lubricate at least once a month.