GF Ball Valve Labelling - Instructions

GF Piping Systems GF Ball Valve- Labelling Instructions for labelling

Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 2 2 Creating a printing template ...................................................................................................... 3 2.1 Creating a printing template with text and images ................................................................ 3 2.2 Creating a printing template for a standard .......................................................................... 5 3 Printing the template on the printing sheets ............................................................................ 6 3.1 Recommended printer settings ............................................................................................ 7 3.2 Inserting printing sheets into the printer ............................................................................... 7 4 Install the label in the ball valve ................................................................................................ 8

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Introduction 1 Introduction This user manual provides guidance for the GF Ball Valve labelling system. With the GF Ball Valve system you can easily identify your ball valves within your piping system with clear labelling. The operation and maintenance can thus be made faster and more secure. The Ball Valve labelling system from GF includes several templates which are all available to download for quick and easy labelling. The template is based on Microsoft Office Word. Therefore, all degrees of freedom and functionality from Microsoft Office Word are available. Requirements for GF Ball Valve labelling: • Microsoft Office Word 2010 or higher • Word-Templates with Macros-enabled to the corresponding dimension • Laser Printer • Perforated printing sheets • Transparent handle clips You can order the appropriate material as follows: Printing-Template for Microsoft Office Word Download under www.gfps.com/546, or contact your local sales company. Transparent handle clips Delivered depending on the dimension in packs of 10 or 5 Dimension [inch] Dimension [DN] Code Quantity ⅜” - ½” DN10/15 198 807 221 10 pc’s ¾” – 1” DN20/25 198 807 222 10 pc’s 1 ¼” – 1 ½” DN32/40 198 807 223 5 pc’s 2” DN50 198 807 224 5 pc’s Perforated printing sheets Printing sheets are available in two different packing sizes Attention: The amount of labels per sheet depends on the dimension of your handle Dimension [inch] Dimension [DN] Code Quantity ⅜” - ½” DN10/15 198 807 231 25 sheets with 48 Labels ¾” – 1” DN20/25 198 807 232 25 sheets with 24 Labels 1 ¼” – 1 ½” DN32/40 198 807 233 25 sheets with 18 Labels 2” DN50 198 807 234 25 sheets with 11 Labels Dimension [inch] Dimension [DN] Code Quantity ⅜” - ½” DN10/15 198 807 241 100 sheets with 48 Labels ¾” – 1” DN20/25 198 807 242 100 sheets with 24 Labels 1 ¼” – 1 ½” DN32/40 198 807 243 100 sheets with 18 Labels 2” DN50 198 807 244 100 sheets with 11 Labels GF Ball Valve – Labelling 2

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Creating a printing template 2 Creating a printing template Step by step instructions as shown below, ensure labels can be created correctly from the GF printing template in Microsoft Office Word.  Each printer has individual print parameters and different printing accuracy therefore; to ensure the label remains within the perforated surface, take a distance of 2mm into account to the edges on each label  If possible use high-resolution graphics for a good printing finish  Using the integrated macros for a quick and easy printing. We recommend using only GF printing templates, the latest versions are available directly under: www.gfps.com/546  Each perforated sheet may be used only once. It is always recommended to print all fields  GF holds no liability for damage to hardware or software 2.1 Creating a printing template with text and images To create a printing template all features of Microsoft Word are available. The text fields have been predefined for a fast text entry. There is the possibility to customise the template and enhance graphics. The following instructions describe one way to accomplish this. 1. Open the corresponding printing template according to the dimension of the handle 2. Click and override the grey fields for entering text. Format the text with the Menu-List of Microsoft Word. GF Ball Valve – Labelling 3

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Creating a printing template 3. Inserting graphics: Using Drag and Drop or „Insert“  “Picture“  „Insert“ 4. Right-click on the insert picture: “Wrap Text””In Front of Text”. The picture can now be moved to the favoured position. 5. It is recommended to create one printing template on each sheet. GF Ball Valve – Labelling 4

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Creating a printing template 2.2 Creating a printing template for a standard There are various standards which describe the marking of non-buried pipelines (e.g. ISO DIN 2403). A clear identification of the piping system according to the flow medium contributes to the security, the proper repair and the reduction of operating errors. It should point out hazards to prevent accidents and damage to health. It is advisable to label non-buried pipes with reasonable intervals at important operations and potentially hazardous items, such as valves, with the following content: • Group and supplement colour of the flow medium, according to the relevant standard. • Flow directions by arrow, with changing direction of flow both directions are indicated. • Arrow and font colour to the appropriate standard. • Word indication the flow medium • Hazard symbol if the flowing medium is covered by the Chemicals Act. In the following it is shown how such a label can be achieved easily with the GF Ball Valve labelling system. To be certified, it is recommended to consider the particular standard. No liability is accepted to meet only with the GF Ball Valve Labelling a standard. 1. Open the corresponding printing template according to the dimension of the handle. 2. Open the file “Arrow_Template”. The current flow arrows are prepared as a copy template in the different colours. 3. Choose the right arrows (depending on the medium) and copy it (Ctrl +c) 4. Switch to the open printing template and paste (Ctrl + v) the arrows from the buffer in the template (if you copy it in a text field proceed as you insert a picture) 5. Remove one arrowhead by clicking on it, depending on your flow direction. Adjust the size of the flow arrow and bring it on the desired position. 6. Click on the prescribed text and remove it, fill in your own text. Depending on the length of the text, you need to adjust the font size. 7. Add hazard symbols as required (see capture “Creating a printing template with text and images”) Chlorine GF Ball Valve – Labelling 5

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Printing the template on the printing sheets 3 Printing the template on the printing sheets For printing without field strips you need to remove the background. The Microsoft Word templated initialises the perforated fields. These surrounds need to be removed before printing for a fine print result. For this operation, there are two variants: Variant 1: Printing by clicking on „Convert into Print version“ As soon as clicked on this function, the surrounds will be removed and the print menu appears. For the printer settings check the next capture. Variant 2: Remove Watermark, „Page Layout“  „Watermark“  „Remove Watermark“ Afterwards open “File” “Print”. You then achieve the same result as described in the variant 1. GF Ball Valve – Labelling 6

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Printing the template on the printing sheets 3.1 Recommended printer settings For a precise print on the perforated printing sheets the following printer settings are recommended: Paper tray: Multi-purpose Tray Zoom: 1 page per sheet and no scaling Depending on the printer further adjustments are still possible, please consider the instruction manual of your printer. The printing template has no margins. With a default printer, the following message will appear as soon as the print command has been executed: This message can be confirmed by clicking on “Yes”. The relevant printing range of the labels is within the printable area, so that the labels will be printed correctly. 3.2 Inserting printing sheets into the printer It is recommended to execute a printing test before printing on the perforated printing sheet. Every perforated printing sheet has stamped arrows. These are intended to identify the insertion direction of the printing sheet. Arrows Dimension / Code number Execute a printing test, identification of the insertion direction 1. Put on a standard A4-sheet the initial arrows (by hand) and place it in the paper tray of your printer (same paper tray which you will use for the perforated printing sheets) 2. Open the printing template 3. Go to “File”  “Print” and change the settings as recommended ”Print” (Do not delete the background for the printing test) 4. Compare the initial arrows with the perforated printing sheets. When the lines coincide (pointing in the same direction) you can place the perforated printing sheets the same way. If the initial lines do not match proceed with step 5. 5. Use a new A4-sheet and put the initial arrows on it. Insert the sheet twisted by 180° in the paper tray. 6. Reprint the template 7. If the initial arrows point in the same direction, the insertion direction is identified and you can place the perforated printing sheets the same way. GF Ball Valve – Labelling 7

GF Ball Valve Labelling – User manual Install the label in the ball valve 4 Install the label in the ball valve The printed labels can be detached from the sheet by hand and installed in the handle of a GF Ball Valve. 1. Remove the black handle clip from the ball valve handle (see figure) 2. Insert the printed label in the handle and install the transparent clip on the lever 3. Keep Black lever clip at safe place, this serves as a maintenance tool for the ball valve If the printed label appears 180° rotated in the handle, you can lift the handle a little (do not pull it off) and turn the handle 180° around. Thereby will the ball also be rotated by 180° (it is not recommended if a special ball is installed). The function of the ball valve is not affected by turning the ball For any questions and more information, please contact our local sales companies or our sales experts. GF Ball Valve – Labelling 8

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