Handling Precautions

Butterfly Valves (common to all models)

• Tighten the installation bolts to a torque of no more than 60Nm

For improvement of the product, dimensions or material may be
(6kgfm).
changed without notice.
• The installation bolts should be tightened evenly and in the
Please contact us for up-to-date information
proper sequence. Tighten one bolt a small amount, and then
proceed to another bolt that is located on the other side.
Storage Conditions Proceed tightening each bolt a little at a time by crisscrossing
• To protect the seat rings, do not unpack valves until you are across the flange to insure well-balanced tightening.
ready to install them. If a valve remains unpacked for a long • Upon completion of installation, fully open and close the valve
period of time, dust or other particles may enter the valve and once again to make sure that the disc does not touch the
cause seat leakage. piping or gasket.
• For temporary storage before installing or for long-term storage,
keep valves in the vinyl bag in which they came and store them Operational Instructions
indoors in a cool, well-ventilated location (temperature of -10 to • Prior to operation, clean the outside of the piping with
60C and humidity of 70% or less). Keep the valve away from compressed air, and the inside of the piping with running water.
dusty locations and take care in protecting the valve and • If the valve is to be used at an opening angle of 30 or under
actuator from bearing excessive weights. for flow constriction, consult us beforehand.

Installing Valves Also...

• Valves can be installed in any orientation, to allow for the • After installation, open and close the valve once every two
easiest possible operation of the valve. However, be careful of weeks if the valve is not used for a long period of time, and
the orientation of the stem when your pipe layout is one of open and close the valve a few times before starting actual
those covered on next page. operation.
• For pressure tests of the piping (where pressures exceed the
Piping Instructions rated pressure), always keep the valve fully open. Never fully
• Verify the materials of the seat ring and disc of the valve before close the valve or use it as a blind flange.
installation. • If the actuator is a manual gear, pneumatic cylinder, electric
• When installing a butterfly valve directly to a check valve or motor, diaphragm or other similar type, and the ambient
pump, install an extension or spacer to prevent the disc of the temperature is extremely high, it may be necessary to change
butterfly valve from contacting the check valve or pump. the O-rings and other rubber components using special
• Install the valve only after completing all welding operations materials, or change the motor or solenoids to those with
around the valve to prevent damage caused by the solder and higher insulation levels, so be sure to consult us beforhand.
other welding materials. • Always operate lock lever, worm gear, or center handle type
• After welding is performed on a flange, wait until it has actuators by hand. Never use an extension bar on the lever or
sufficiently cooled before installing the valve. Never perform a wheel key on the gear handle, for they might damage the
welding on a flange with the valve installed. handle or lever. Unlike gate valves or globe valves, tightening
• In the surrounding piping, make sure that no welding residue, with a high torque is unnecessary.
pipe waste, scaling, or dust remain in the pipe. Clean the • Do not loosen the installation bolts or other bolted components
inside of the pipes if necessary prior to installation. before relieving the system pressure.
• Before blowing air to remove any foreign matter in the piping, • To avoid any damage, which may be caused by vibration of
install an extension tube with face-to-face dimensions equal to piping to a valve, provide a 3D to 5D straight distance from
that of the valve in place of the valve. Do not blow air with the any nozzle orifice or control valve which may be installed at the
valve installed in the pipe, for this may damage the seat ring. upper stream of the piping line. (See correct example of a
• Clean the mating surface of the flange with compressed air combination of control valve and stop a valve on the right.)
before installation. Remove rust or foreign particles with • A valve 350mm or over may have a nut and bolt on the center
cleaning alcohol or a neutral detergent. of the bottom cover to support the weight of disc. Please do not
• With a zinc plated flange, attention must be paid to avoid flange touch it.
leakage due to an uneven surface of the flange. • Do not touch any open/close adjusting bolts and screws on
• Make sure that there is no warpage in the flange, misalignment, any actuators (gear/pneumatic cylinder/electric motor) as
or damage to the mating surface of the flange. these were pre-adjusted.
• Be sure to properly align the valve and mounting flanges.
• Install the jack bolts taking care not to damage the seat ring of
the valve and adjust the face-to-face dimensions. The face-to-
face dimensions should be such that the piping is spread open ● We will indicate “ level ” of danger caused by neglecting
3 to 5mm to allow the valve to be inserted. these cautions as the following:
• If possible, avoid mounting the actuator with it facing downward.
Especially for valve sizes of 350mm This mark indicates “ possibility
or larger, where the lower portion of CAUTION of serious injury to personnels
or damage to components ”
the valve stem bears thrust loads,
never install the actuator facing
downward. ● We will indicate following marks for your attention.
• After centering the pipes, insert
bolts at the proper locations so that This mark indicates that
the bottom of the valve can rest upon them to prevent the valve “ you must not ”
from falling through.
• Before tightening the installation bolts, make sure that the disc
of the valve does not contact any portion of the flange when it
is fully opened.

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CAUTION Precautions

We will indicate “ level ” of danger caused by neglecting Installing a valve at a pump outlet
these cautions as the following:

this mark indicates “ possibility of serious injury to ● Incorrect Installation ● Correct Installation
CAUTION personnels or damage to components ”
Centrifugal Pump (Horizontal Shaft)
Horizontal Pump Shaft Horizontal
We will indicate following marks for your attention.
Flow Flow
this mark indicates that “ you must not ”
Horizontal Valve Stem
Vertical Valve Stem

Forcing the valve between the pipe flanges may

Centrifugal Pump (Vertical Shaft)
cause the seat ring to peel off and cause a leak. Vertical Pump Shaft
Horizontal
Vertical Pump Shaft Valve Stem

Flow Flow

Vertical Valve Stem

Pump Discharge Pump Discharge

Axial Pump (Vertical Shaft) Vertical Pump Shaft

Vertical Pump Shaft Vertical Valve Stem

Flow Flow

Horizontal Valve Stem

Pump Discharge Pump Discharge

Do not touch the stopper

bolts of the gear box. Installing at an elbow or a reducer

The closed position for the valve

will change and result in leaking. ● Incorrect Installation ● Correct Installation

Valve Stem Valve Stem

Do not throw or mishandle the valve. Do not
Flow Flow
stand on or put objects on the actuator.

Below are causes of damage to the valve seat Valve Stem Valve Stem
or leakage from the flanges.
Flow Flow
• Excessive Weld
The resulting oversized inner pipe
diameter may cause a flange leak.

Valve Stem
Valve Stem
•Sharp Edges
May cause damage to the seat ring. Flow Flow

•Rough Surface from Grinding

May cause a flange leak.

Combination of a control valve and stop valve

Do not install a valve to a flange that has just been welded. ● Incorrect Installation ● Correct Installation

Wait until it has

sufficiently cooled before Flow Flow
installing the valve. Never
perform welding on a
Valve Stem
flange with the valve Valve Stem
Valve Stem
installed.
All the valve stems have the same The orientation of the valve stems is
orientation. alternating.

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High Performance Butterfly Valves Rotary Control Valves
Installation Instructions
• For rotary control valves (including butterfly valves), basically
the rotation of the disc alters the area of the flow path and
thereby controls the flow. Therefore, unlike globe valves, if an
elbow or tee is placed upstream from the valve, the valve is
directly affected by the disturbed flow and cavitation, noise,
vibration, or other problems result. In the worst case, this may
cause an imbalance of torque on the valve and result in
rendering the actuator ineffective. To avoid these problems,
install a straight pipe of a sufficient length (at least 6 to 8D) in
the valve up-and down-stream side, and carefully consider the
orientation of the valve to minimize the affect of drift. In addition,
when installing stop valves in front of and behind the valve,
leave a space of at least 6D in between.
• The concave side of the disc (the side with the stem exposed)
must face upstream.
• Do not use plastic pipes and loose flanges.
• When installing or removing the valve, keep the disc fully
closed.
• It is possible that seat leakage occur when fluid (e.g. powder
Storage Conditions and/or liquid) is solidified by working temperature and other
• Since the PTFE used in the seat rings is easily damaged, do not cause. Consult us.
remove the protective covers on both sides of the valves until Please note that use with vertical line such as bottom area of
you are ready to install the valve (dust or other foreign particles discharge spout of hopper, and tank.
may enter the valve and cause leakage). Other
Precautions Regarding Piping • When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the
• If valve models 337Y/336Y are used in temperatures exceeding lever hits the stopper of the indicator.
300C, use the specified spiral-wound gaskets.
• The gaskets must be properly aligned with the pipe flanges and the valve.
• Do not use PTFE-covered gaskets or soft gaskets such as rubber gaskets.
• If the actuator is installed so that its weight falls on the piping (e.g. when
horizontally installed), install supports for the actuator and bonnet
(especially in the case of extension bonnet and fin bonnet types).
• When fluids over 100C are being used, install insulating Installation Instructions
materials to the valve body where possible. • Use a gasket when installing the valve.
Installation Instructions • If using a diaphragm actuator, the actuator must be installed
• Check the direction of flow prior to installation. vertically.
• Do not apply pressure to or lean on the lever or gear handle during installation.
Operation Instructions
• Do not use plastic flanges.
• If leakage from the gland occurs during operation, immediately
• When installing or removing the valve, keep the disc fully closed.
retighten the gland nuts. The nuts should be tightened
• Before installation, clean the inside of the pipe and flange surface. Make
sure that no welding residue, rust, scaling, or dust remain in the pipe. If alternately and evenly in a diagonal pattern, to avoid imbalance.
possible, install an extension tube with face-to-face dimensions equal to Other
that of the valve in place of the valve and blow the inside of the piping • When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the
clean with compressed air. Then clean the flanges and re-install the valve. lever hits the stopper of the indicator.
• Never weld on the up-or down-stream pipes while the valve is installed.
• To prevent stress concentration during the installation process, fix the
up-and down-stream flanges after installing the valve in the flange.
Operation Instructions
• If leakage from the gland occurs during operation, immediately
retighten the gland nuts. The nuts should be tightened
alternately and evenly in a diagonal pattern, to avoid imbalance.
• For room temperature or cold to hot heat cycles, or batch flow Installation Instructions
such as form the base valve of a steam header, be sure to insulate • Since no gasket is required, do not install one.
the valve body. Also, warm up the valve before starting operation. • Valves can be installed in any orientation, to allow for the
easiest possible operation of the valve. However, be careful of
Rearrangement of Actuator
• When removing and remounting the actuator to change its the orientation of the stem. Also, for valve sizes of 350mm or
orientation at the job site, align the marks (punch marking) on larger, never install the actuator facing downward. (Refer to “a
the top of the valve and the top of the valve stem to ensure Handling Precautions”.
proper positioning for the fully-closed position. Operation Instructions
Replacement of Packing • The pressure rating of the valve body is ANSI Class 300 (50 to
• When replacing gland packing or seat ring, close the base 200mm) and ANSI Class 150 (250 to 400mm). However, since
valve and remove the valve from the piping. the pressure rating for the valve disc and stem is lower, be sure
Also... to have the valve in the open position when performing
• Before using a valve after it has not been used for a long period hydraulic pressure testing of the piping.
of time, open and close the handle once or twice. Other
Other • When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the
• When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the lever hits the stopper of the indicator.
lever hits the stopper of the indicator.

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Rotary Control Valves Chemically Resistant Butterfly Valves Precautions

Storage Conditions

DTM
• Since PFA・PTFE is easily damaged, do not unpack the valves
until you are ready to install it in the piping.

Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
• Except for Models 846T and 847T, a butterfly valve should be
• Please use spiral wound gasket if spiral wound gasket is used
installed on a pipeline with gaskets in between piping flanges.
for JIS10K pipe.
For the gasket sizes, adhere to the recommended gasket sizes
• In case of double flanged body, flange outside diameter and
listed in this catalog and always use a gasket sealer to assure
thickness may not be in accordance with the flange spec.
reliable sealing.
• Please insulate the valve body if used for heat cycle operation
• Never use a soft gasket such as rubber gaskets. Doing so may
from ambient, low temperature to high temperature, and batch
cause malfunctions.
cycle operation by main valve of steam header.
• When installing or removing the valve, keep the valve disc
• When installing a non-return valve, pump and DTM, always
opened to an approximate10 angle.
insert a short pipe in between. Not doing so will cause the disc
• It is possible that seat leakage occur when fluid (e.g. powder
to hit during operation and lead to faulty operation.
and/or liquid) is solidified by working temperature and other
cause. Consult us.
Please note that use with vertical line such as bottom area of
discharge spout of hopper, and tank.
Piping gasket
Short pipe
Other
• When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the
lever hits the stopper of the indicator.

※Installation Direction in artwork is "B"direction.

• When the drive member is diaphragm, always keep the stem

horizontal and the diaphragm facing up.
• Use air purging to clean the flange faces that will contact the Installation Instructions
valve. If there is rust or some other foreign material sticking to • As a rule, these valves do not require a gasket for the pipe
a flange face, clean it with a suitable cleaning fluid (alcohol or flanges. However, if a flange surface is not flat due to scratches,
neutral detergent, etc.) dents, or other such reasons, install a commercially-available
gasket.
However, do not use rubber or other soft gaskets. Doing so
may cause malfunctions.

If possible, install in the piping a short pipe with a face-to-face

dimension identical to the butterfly valve and blow into the pipe Installation Instructions
to completely remove foreign substances. • Insert a gasket between the valve and flange. For the gasket
• When performing a pressure test, completely open the valve (if size, adhere to the recommended gasket sizes listed in this
using a pressure higher than the rated pressure). Never use a catalog.
fully closed valve in place of a blind flange. If inserting a blind • Do not use rubber or other soft gaskets. Doing so may cause
flange or similar device, take care not to forcibly insert the malfunctions.
flange as the flange face may be damaged on the DTM, • After centering the pipes, insert bolts at the proper locations so
causing leakage. that the bottom of the valve can rest upon them to prevent the
valve from falling through.
Other
• When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the
lever hits the stopper of the indicator.

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Rubber Seated Valves

Installation Instructions

700Z
• Align the pipes and insert the valve between them.
• Since no gasket is required, do not install one. Installing one
may cause malfunctions.
• When installing or removing the valve, keep the valve disc
opened to an approximate10 angle. Installation Instructions
• Do not install a butterfly valve with a rubber seat directly to a • Insert bolts to support the upper rib of the valve when 3/4 of the
rubber flexible joint. The direct connection will result in the valve is inserted between the flanges.
improper functioning of the valve. In this case, place a spacer
or a mating flange on both sides of the valve between the valve
and the rubber flexible joints.

700G/704G/705G/71LG
Installation Instructions
• Insert bolts to support the upper rib of the valve when 3/4 of the
valve is inserted between the flanges.
• To center the piping for JIS 10K flanges, insert centering
sleeves on the bolts and install the bolts to support the valve at
the bottom and prevent it from falling through (only for 100, 125,
and 150mm sizes).
*Use the provided centering sleeves to facilitate the operation.

Rubber seated butterfly valve Set bolt hole

Bolt
centering sleeve

Bolt Bolt
No gasket required
Gasket required

Other
• When the valve is closed at lever actuator, fully close until the
lever hits the stopper of the indicator.

700S

Storage Conditions
• When stored for a long period of time, the FCD disc (ductile
cast iron) and other plated parts (opening/closing board, bolts,
nuts, worm shaft, etc.) should be coated with the specified
“Ferro Guard” rust preventative once a year.

Installation Instructions
• Avoid solvents from touching the seat ring. Attention must be
paid to prevent all materials other than NBR and Viton from
being exposed to machine oil.

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• Direct installation on the pump is possible, but please be sure

MKT
to follow the cautions below.
If the flow rate distribution is uneven immediately after the
spiral pump, etc., make the flow rate distribution that is
Installation Instructions received by both plates of the check valve equal by
• Installation of the MKT immediately after welding the pipe installing so that the changing direction in the flow rate
flange will lead to adverse consequences, such as damage to distribution is parallel to the hinge pin direction, as shown
the seatring. Make sure that the temperature has cooled in (Fig. E)
sufficiently and that you have removed weld spatter before An average pump exit flow rate as a using conditwn must
installing the MKT. Never weld when the MKT is in the piping. be no more than 10 m/sec (fresh water).
(Fig. A) If fluids exceed a flow rate of 5 m/s, cavitation may occur
from the check valve. Therefore, separate the valve or other
device on the downstream side by at least 2D when
installing.
Be careful of pressure loss in the check valve. (Refer to the
Head loss vs. Flow table.)

Fig.A
MKT
Hinge pin
• The flange may leak if the flange face that contacts the MKT is Shaft

as shown in Fig. B. Also, please confirm that there is no

deformation to the flange or that there is no damage, such as
scratches, on the flange surface.
Fig.E

• Please consult us when the velocity flow by liquid exceeds 10

m/sec.

• Seat leakage may occur if the difference pressure is less than

Fig.B 0.04 MPa.

• Excessive weld • Rough surface from grinding • Make sure no solvent gets onto the seat ring. If EPDM rubber
The resulting oversized inner pipe May cause a flange leak. is used, always keep the seat ring away from any machine oil.
diameter may cause a flange leak. (The rubber material shows on the name plate).

• Always be sure to use a piping gasket. The piping gasket will • When installing the check valve, the installation direction
enter the piping inside and cause malfunction if a rubber or should be in accordance with the following.
similar soft gasket is used. Therefore, make sure that the For a horizontal installation make sure the check valve
piping gasket does not enter the radius of MKT plate operation. hinge pin is vertical. (Fig. F)
(Fig. C)

Gasket
(Table 1) Plate operation radii
Bypass valve
Counter clockwise: open Nominal size ※1
F R A F
Clockwise: close mm inch
50 2 29.0 30.0 0.0
65 2 1/2 36.3 36.0 0.0
A R

○ ×
80 3 43.2 40.5 0.0
100 4 53.3 38.0 8.4 × Fig.F
125 5 66.0 47.5 11.0
150 6 78.9 53.5 17.5
200 8 104.2 72.0 25.7
Bypass hole
250 10 129.8 83.5 37.7
For elbow or pump exit installations, make surely the influence
Fig.C 300 12 154.5 110.0 35.0 of the flow rate on the plate to be well balanced. (Fig. G)
※1. “0” when disk does not fly out.
For installations on the downstream side of butterfly valves,
make surely the valve shaft of the butterfly valve and the
• Align the MKT to the flanges accurately. Malfunction can occur hinge pin of the check valve crosses alternately.
if the pipe edge or piping gasket enters the radius of MKT
plate operation.
Plate
Plate

• Do not apply strong shock such as by throwing the MKT. MKT Low flow rate
Low flow rate
High flow rate High flow rate
• When installing butterfly valve and MKT, always insert a short
pipe in between. Not doing so will cause the disc to hit during
operation and lead to faulty operation. (Fig. D) Fig.G
○ ×
Butterfly valve
MKT Although vibration caused by the pump and fluid will
not affect MKT series valves, please install flexible
piping or similar one in order to prevent any
downstream piping and devices from vibretion affecting.
Fig.D
Short pipe

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Wafer Check Valves

Installation Instructions
• Install the valve so that the cast marking on the body of the • When mounting a reducer in front of a Bata-Check valve, have
Bata-Check corresponds with the flow direction. (Fig. 1) a space of 5 times the valve diameter (5D) or more, or at least 2
• Vertical installation is also possible. to 3D between the valve and reducer. (Fig. 5)

Bata-Check
flow

D Min
2 to 3D
flow
Radius

Flexible rubber
Fig.1

• For horizontal installation, have the rib of the Bata-Check

aligned vertically. (Fig. 2) Fig.5

• When installing a Bata-Check valve near an elbow, have as

large a space as possible between the elbow and the Bata-
Check valve. Also, make sure that both plates are stressed
evenly by the flow. (Fig. 6)

○ × × Fig.2 Plate
Plate

Bata-Check L L
• Always place an extension pipe between a Bata-Check valve H H

and butterfly valve. Never connect the two valves directly

together. (Fig. 3)
○ × Fig.6

Butterfly valve
• When installing a Bata-Check valve at the outlet from a pump,
905C leave a space of at least 6 times the valve diameter (6D)
between the valve and pump. Also, make sure that both plates
are stressed evenly by the flow. (Fig. 7)

Pump
Short pipe Fig.3 Pump shaft （HORIZON）
Bata-Check

• Make sure that the end of a pipe or gasket does not come Plate

within the operating radius of the plate of the Bata-Check valve.

(Fig. 4)

6D
Fig.7

R
• Consult us when the liquid velocity flow exceeds 3m/sec.
• Seat leakage may occur if the pressure difference is less than
Fig.4 0.02Mpa.

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Motorized Actuators R

Handling Precautions Handling Precautions

• The built-in spare limit switch for the fully opened and closed • Perform the wiring in accordance with the diagram on the
positions of the motorized actuator (non-voltage output inside of the casing cover. After completing the wiring, verify
switches for the fully opened and closed positions) is adjusted the wiring connections carefully to make sure there are no
at the factory to output approximately 2% ahead of the position mistakes.
for actual sealing at the rated pressure. This is done to activate • To prevent rainwater and the like from entering the unit at the
the limit switches with different cams. Since the positioning two wiring outlets (G1/2), take the appropriate measures to
switch and opening angle detection switch must not activate assure a watertight seal.
simultaneously, the spare limit switch is set to always activate • Every cover of the actuator is sealed with an O-ring sealing
first. Therefore, if this output is used to stop the motor or signals, gasket. Take care not to damage the gaskets during
the valve will stop at that position and the sealing ability will be disassembly or assembly of the actuator.
compromised. If your control requirements or other factors • Except for the top cover, all the screws for the covers have a
require that valve positioning be determined by the spare limit sealing agent applied to them to prevent the screws from
switches, be sure to inform us at the time of ordering. We will working loose. When removing a screw, take care not to strip
then adjust the output position for the spare limit switch to the head of the screw with the screwdriver. Also, when
correspond to the fully closed position. installing a screw, apply a sealing agent to the screw and then
install it.
• Each electric motor actuator should be operated by an • When adjusting the open/close limit switch, be sure to release
independent circuit breaker or relay. If more than two electric the lock nut on the stopper bolt and then loosen the stopper
motor actuators are operated by one circuit, erroneous bolt by 4 to 5 turns.
operation may result due to a loop circuit. • Make a 0.5 second interval when reversing the electric motor
actuator from intermediate position utilizing a potentiometer.
Surge current generated from a motor may create some
Correct damage to the switching relay when reversing it. Modifications
ON−OFF−ON to the reduction gear or upgrading of the actuator may be
required. Consult us.
Switch
• Each electric motor actuator should be operated by an
Power independent circuit breaker or relay. Erroneous operation may
source be caused by a loop circuit if more than two motor actuators
are operated by one circuit breaker or relay.
• Manual operation unit should be used after the power supply is
Power cut. It may suddenly turn if the power is supplied.
source

Wrong
ON−OFF−ON
Switch
Power
source

• Prepare a protection cover for the electric motor actuator to

protect it from any corrosive fluid, such as cooling water with
hypochorous acid that spreads out from a cooling tower
directly. If no protection is provided, the sealing parts and
actuator housing may become damaged.
• Prevent hunting of electric motor actuator with proper PID
adjustment when employing it for proportional control
purposes. Otherwise, the life of the valve and actuator will
shorten due to wearing of the friction and connection parts.

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Actuators

Ⅲ Pneumatic Actuators
The “WARNING” mark indicates the possibility The “WARNING” mark indicates the possibility
of death or serious injury. of death or serious injury.

• Before wiring the actuator, make sure that the power supply This unit should be handled by well-versed and experienced
matches that listed on the specifications plate on the actuator. technicians only.
If the wrong voltage is supplied, it may cause the actuator to • Compressed air is hazardous if wrongly handled. A machine or
burn out. a unit utilizing compressed air should be handled by a well-
• Be sure to connect the earth terminal to avoid electrical shocks. trained professional technicians only.
• To prevent rainwater and the like from entering the unit at the
two wiring outlets (G1/2), take the appropriate measures to Handling or dismantling of the unit should not be carried out
assure a watertight seal. If moisture enters the unit, it may before confirming the safety precautions.
damage the actuator or cause it to burn out. • Inspection and maintenance should commence only after
• If you need to touch a dip switch or reset a switch for acknowledgment of safety precautions such as preventions
adjustment or inspection, do not touch any other components against falling of parts or material or other accidental
or terminals on the circuit board. Careless touching of happenings.
components or terminals may cause electrical shocks. • The unit should only be dismantled after confirmation of the
above safety precautions and after removal of the air supply
and power sources.
The “CAUTION” mark indicates the possibility • Before restarting of the unit, ensure that the action of the
of serious injury or damage to equipment. movements are in a safe and normal position.
• All necessary settings are completed prior to shipment from our Handling Precautions
factory. If any modifications or adjustments are required, follow • During installation, make sure that no dust or any foreign matter
the directions given in the instruction manual. Incorrect enters through the air port.
procedures may cause improper operation or damage to the • When attaching joints to taper screws on the air port, make sure
components. that you screw them in properly and straightly. Do not
• When wiring the actuator, be sure to follow the circuit diagram. overtighten as you may damage the threads. Also, be careful
Be sure to then verify that there are no mistakes before during the initial threading to ensure the proper catching of the
supplying power to the actuator. threads.
• The input and output signal wires in the unit built into the • Use a speed controller to control rotating speed. Use a
actuator are not insulated. If insulation is required, install a pressure reducing valve for speed adjustment.
converter on the outside of the unit. Not doing so may cause • In the airline, install an air filter to remove any moisture or dust
improper operation. from the air. Moisture or dust will deteriorate the valve and
• When setting the dip switches, do not apply excessive force as shorten its operating life.
this could damage the switches. • Avoid use in ambient temperatures over 80C. Use in such high
• The input signal has preference over the contact input of a 4 to temperatures may cause malfunctions.
20mA signal. If the 4 to 20mA signal is used for control, then • Do not subject the cylinder or peripheral components to
be sure to eliminate the contact signal. Failure to do so may excessive forces such shocks or impacts with other objects.
cause improper operation. • This cylinder is a non-lubricated type, however, you may
• When two actuators are controlled by one input signal, make provide lubrication for the protection of peripheral equipment.
sure that the signal is within the allowable load resistance of (Use JISK-2213 turbine additive oil No.1, No.2, or similar oil.
the output side. Failure to do so may cause improper operation. Never use spindle oil or machine oil, as they deteriorate the O-
• Do not apply loads over the capacity of output contacts for the rings and other rubber components.)
opening angle, alarms, or stop signals. • Periodically check and retighten the bolts.
• There are times when the surface of the actuator becomes hot • Check and clean the actuator once a year even if it is not or
during operation. This is caused by the heat from the internal has not been in use.
motor and not due to a malfunction. However, if valve operation • If an external or internal air leak occurs during operation,
is more frequent than the allowable amount, the temperature inspect the actuator and check the condition of the O-rings and
alarm may sound and cause a compulsory stop. look for abrasion of the moving parts. If any component is
• Every cover of the actuator is sealed with an O-ring sealing damaged, replace it with a new one right away.
gasket. Take care not to damage the gaskets during wiring or
inspecting of the actuator. The sealing properties will decrease,
which may lead to malfunction.
• Except for the top cover, all the screws for the covers have a New
sealing agent applied to them to prevent the screws from
working loose. When removing a screw, take care not to strip Handling Precautions
the head of the screw with the screwdriver. • The hexagonal bolts that retain the cover must not be
slackened.
• On single acting types, removal
, of the cover will cause the
spring to eject out, due to it s tensile strength impact and may
cause injury or damage. In case of abnormal operation of the
unit, customers are requested to contact our sales department.
• In the case of single acting actuators being installed outdoors,
a rain-prevention precaution is required: the elbows on the air
inlet/outlet ports should be oriented downwards, for example.
• When the case and the beas plate are separeted, appling
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Specifications
Approvals
Handling
Guideline for Inspection of Our Products Precautions

Warranty period for our products is described in this catalog in ■Actuators (gears, levers) 1L, 1T, 1G, 1J, 2U, 2K, 2S, 2E
“Warranty Period” under “Before Placing Your Order”. For inspection These parts are basically maintenance-free, but if the valve is
of our products, please refer to the following as a guideline (only if the frequently opened and closed (more than 10,000 cycles per year) or
product is used with clean water at room temperature and at a used in a bad environment (saline or moist environment), check for
pressure less than the rated pressure of the valve). corrosion and loose bolts every 10,000 cycles or one year by visual
Initial performance retention life (inspection interval) is shown below. inspection. If any abnormality is found, follow the instruction
Please perform inspection and maintenance at every inspection described in “All actuators” below.
interval.
■Actuators (cylinders) 7E, 7G, 7F, 3A, 3K, 3U
■Concentric rubber seated butterfly valves (valve bodies) Inspection interval is 50,000 cycles of opening/closing or one year.
Rubber seated valves are based on JISB2032 (wafer type rubber If any abnormality is found, follow the instruction described in “All
seated butterfly valves). actuators” below.
“After maximum operating hydraulic pressure is applied using clean
water with the valve fully closed at room temperature and then ■Actuators (motorized actuators) 4I
repeating full opening/closing operation of the valve 10,000 times, no For other motorized actuators, please contact us.
leakage shall be observed from the seat at 1.1 times the maximum Inspection interval is 30,000 cycles of opening/closing or one year.
operating pressure.” (Excerpt from JISB2032-2009) If any abnormality is found, follow the instruction described in “All
The life of the valve may be shortened if the ambient temperature is actuators” below.
50ºC or higher, if the fluid is corrosive, viscous and adherent, or if the
fluid contains foreign or solid substances. [Table 1] [Table 2] ■All actuators
If any abnormality is found, open the lid of the actuator’s reducer and
[Table 1] check for ingress of water, discoloration of grease and damage to
NAV series High pressure valves gears. If needed, perform maintenance such as greasing. If water
Check valves ingress or gear damage is found, replace the actuator. For further
(Note 1) with coated seat
Inspection interval information, refer to the instruction manual of each model. [Table 3]
if valve seat ring 700Z, 763Z, 775Z, 731P, 732P, 733P, 901C, 903C, 905C,
cannot be replaced 775J, 776J, 778Z, 731Q, 738Q 906C, 907H, 908H
[Table 3]
778J, 779Z, 779J,
783Z, 785Z, 788J Inspection interval and initial
Inspection interval is one year or 10,000 cycles of Type of products performance retention life Type of maintenance
opening/closing, whichever comes first. Check for (cycles of opening/closing or
Initial performance external leakage, loose bolts, valve seat leakage usable years)
retention life and abnormal operation. If any abnormality is NAV series(Note 1) 10,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
(inspection interval) found, detach the valve from the piping and check Replacement of valve
(Note 2) for corrosion of the valve body and wear of the Valves whose seats 10,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
seat ring. If any abnormality is found in these parts, cannot be replaced Replacement of valve
replace the valve. (Note 2)
[Table 2] Concentric rubber seated 10,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
butterfly valves (other than Replacement of consumables
Rubber seated valves other than those above the above types)
Double eccentric valves 3,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
Inspection interval is one year or 10,000 cycles of opening/closing, (soft seated) Replacement of consumables
whichever comes first. Check for external leakage, loose bolts, valve
Double/triple eccentric 3,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
seat leakage and abnormal operation. If any abnormality is found, valves (metal seated) Replacement of consumables
detach the valve from the piping and check for corrosion of the valve
body and wear of the seat ring. If any abnormality is found in these Manual actuators 10,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
(gears, levers) Greasing, etc.
parts, replace consumables such as seat ring and packing. Performing
the above maintenance can extend the valve’s life to more than 10,000 Automatic actuators 50,000 cycles or 1 year Appearance check
cycles. (cylinders) Replacement of consumables
Greasing, etc
■Double eccentric valves (soft seated valves) Automatic actuators 30,000 cycles or 1 year Regular inspection
(motorized) Predetermined inspection Check for abnormality
The level of performance and functionality at the time of shipment can needed Greasing, etc.
be maintained until 3,000 cycles of opening/closing. However, this
designed lifetime could become shortened depending on Life of valves is based on the extent of their use with clean water at
temperature conditions and type of fluid (corrosiveness, viscosity, room temperature and below rated pressure.
solid matter and deposit). Usage condition of actuators, such as the ambient environment,
Inspection interval is one year or 3,000 cycles of opening/closing, should be within the range described in each specification and
whichever comes first. Check for external leakage, loose bolts, valve should not be in corrosive atmosphere (Note 3) (including installation
seat leakage and abnormal operation. If any abnormality is found, near the shore).
detach the valve from the piping and check for corrosion of the valve If you need to use the product outside the above range, please
body and wear of the seat ring. If necessary, replace consumables check with us before placing your order.
such as seat ring and packing.
Note 1) NAV series: 763Z, 773Z, 775Z, 775J, 776Z, 778Z, 778J,
Retighten gland packing, flange bolts and bottom lid bolts if needed.
779Z, 779J, 783Z, 785J, 788J
Note 2) Models whose rubber seats cannot be replaced are the
■Double/triple eccentric butterfly valves (metal seated valves)
following:
Regulations on seat leakage described in the valve specification are
NAV series: 763Z, 773Z, 775Z, 775J, 776Z, 778Z, 778J, 779Z,
inspection standards at the time of shipment.
779J, 783Z, 785J, 788J
Leakage rate may increase depending on ambient temperature,
731P series: 731P, 732P, 733P, 731Q, 738Q
pressure condition and type of fluid. Perform maintenance on sealing
Check valves: 901C, 903C, 905C, 906C, 907H, 908H
parts: their life is 3,000 cycles of opening/closing at most. (Replace
Note 3) Corrosive atmosphere means an external environment that
them if needed.)
includes gases that corrode metal, rubber and resin (e.g. chlorine,
Inspection interval is one year or 3,000 cycles of opening/closing,
saline air, etc.) or an environment in which the products are
whichever comes first. Check for external leakage, loose bolts, valve
constantly exposed to water.
seat leakage and abnormal operation. If any abnormality is found,
Note) For further information on inspection and disassembly, please
detach the valve from the piping and check for corrosion of the valve
refer to the instruction manual.
body and wear of the seat ring. If necessary, replace consumables
Note) The cycle described above means a repetition of
such as seat ring and packing.
opening/closing of a valve including full closing. The cycle does not
Retighten gland packing, flange bolts and bottom lid bolts if needed.
include repetition of slight controlling movements with the valve half
open. In such a case, each usage needs to be considered.

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