July 26, 2022
Flowflex Hose Union Ball Type Bib Taps are a quick way of distributing and shutting off flow in a system. Flow is controlled through a quarter turn action which moves the hole in the ball inline or out of line with the flow, preventing or facilitating flow as appropriate. Chrome finish for an aesthetically appealing design.
Unpack and check that the valve is correct for its intended usage. The valve must be compatible with the system design, pressure & temperature requirements and must also be suitable for the fluids it is intended to carry. Check that the flow paths are clear and that the threads are free from debris. To ensure ease of operation, maintenance and repair, the location of the valve should be decided during the system design phase. Valves should be appropriately supported to prevent strain on the valve and the pipework.
Before installation check the valve, flow paths and the thread on the pipe are complete, clean and free from debris and surface defects.
Screw the valve onto the pipe or directly onto a compression wall plate fixing. Use spanner flats adjacent to the pipe joint being made.
Hose Union Ball Type Bib Tap has a lever which operates an integral 1/4 turn ball valve for isolation.
We recommend that all systems are throughly tested upon completion. Whenever possible, completed systems should also be flushed to remove debris.
Regular maintenance is the most efficient method of ensuring longer term uninterrupted operational efficiency. It is recommended that within the 1st year that valves should be visually inspected for leaks and that a complete manoeuvre cycle is carried out to check the valve and prevent scale from forming every 3 months. Where a valve is working under extreme conditions it is recommended to check it more frequently.
In hydraulic based installations, the system may be tested to 1.5 times the working pressure of the system. If higher test pressures are required, then please contact us for further advice.
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