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Declaration of Conformity
As defined by machinery directive 98/37/EC Annex II A
Herewith we declare that the pump unit supplied with mounted electric drive
1)
complies with the following provisions applying to it
EC-machinery directive (98/37/EC, Annex I No. 1)
EC-low voltage directive (73/23/EEC)
Applied harmonized standards
EN 809 EN 953
EN 292-1 EN 60204-1 section 16
EN 292-2 EN 60034-5
EN 294
In case of a modification of the pump unit without being coordinated with us this declaration will not longer be
valid.
___________________
(QM-Supervisor)
1) other driving motor see separate declaration of conformity
Declaration by the manufacturer
As defined by machinery directive 98/37/EC, Annex II B
Herewith we declare that the pump supplied without driving motor is intended to be incorporated into
machinery or assembled with other machinery to constitute machinery covered by this directive and must not
be put into service until the machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared in conformity with
the provisions of the directive, version 98/37/EC.
Applied harmonized standards
EN 809
EN 292-1
EN 292-2
In case of a modification of the pump without being coordinated with us this declaration will not longer be
valid.
___________________
(QM-Supervisor)
FH02
CW preheater
VESTA EH is a flow-through electrical
heater, ideal for heating of oil or water.
Its heat load capacities range from 3 to
235 kW, with design conditions up to 16
bar and 160C. The standard VESTA EH
can be mounted both vertically and hori-
sontally, but is also available as outflow
suction heater or tank mounted immer-
sion heater. The VESTA EH heater is
approved by all major marine classifica-
tion societies, and is CE marked.
VESTA EH
ELECTRICAL HEATER
Versatile booster, auxiliary
oil and water heater
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC HEATER
Instruction Manual
for VESTA
TM
EH
Table of contents for instruction manual
1. General Description.........................................................................................1
2. Installation Space Requirements .....................................................................2
3. Storage.............................................................................................................2
4. Mounting and Installation ...............................................................................2
5. Connecting the Heater .....................................................................................3
6. Operation.........................................................................................................3
7. Maintenance and Cleaning..............................................................................4
8. Spare Parts.......................................................................................................6
Appendix:
- Spare Parts Drawing
- Dimensional Drawing
- Connection Diagram
- Electric Diagram (optional)
- Thermostats, working and safety (optional)
1. General Description
Aalborg Industries electrical heaters are of the flow through type. They are
manufactured with a heating capacity of 5 235 kW and a surface heat load
ranging from 1 to 3 W/cm
2
depending on the heated medium.
Other capacities can be manufactured at request.
All electric heaters can be delivered as immersion heaters with a capacity of 5 to
121 kW, or as outflow heaters with a capacity of 5 to 171 kW.
Aalborg Industries electrical heaters are primarily used for heating of fuel oil, lu-
brication oil or water.
Cable assembly box, terminal box, safety thermostat and control thermostat are
placed in the vessel extension.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC HEATER
The control thermostat (optional) is supplied as 1 to 8 steps corresponding to the
number of power groups specified.
The heaters are supplied with a inch socket for drain and safety valves.
Safety valve, thermometer, and pressure gauge may be mounted on a standard
outlet tube (optional).
All heaters have been hydrostatic pressure tested before delivery.
Aalborg Industries electrical heaters are type approved by all major classification
societies.
2. Installation Space Requirements
2.1. Space allowance
When mounting the heater sufficient space must be allowed for withdrawal of
the heating elements for cleaning, inspection or replacement purposes.
Please refer to dimensional drawing for withdrawal space requirements.
2.2. Installation surface
The heater must be placed on a level and stable surface.
3. Storage
3.1. Damp and humidity
Store the heater only in a dry storage room before installation. If the room is
damp the heater must be isolated with bags of silica gel. Saturated silica gel must
be replaced continuously. To avoid damage it is recommended the heater be
stored in the original packaging.
3.2. Hydrostatic testing
All Aalborg Industries heaters have undergone hydrostatic pressure testing be-
fore delivery. The testing fluid used contains a certain amount of corrosion pro-
tection (Castrol Rustilo Aqua 2); hence no further actions regarding storage are
required before installation.
3.3. Extended storage
When heaters are to be kept in storage for an extended period of time we rec-
ommend Castrol Rustilo Aqua 2 be used as protection against corrosion.
4. Mounting and Installation
The heater may be installed vertically or horizontally.
In case of vertical installation the terminal box and the medium outlet socket
must be top placed.
Instruction manual for heat exchanger type Vesta EH 2 / 6
Manufactured in Aalborg, Denmark
DEC 2000, rev. 2 torque values added
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In case of horizontal installation the outlet socket must be pointing upwards.
Place the heater on the surface and drill the holes for the foundation bolts. Place
the bolts in the holes and tighten up.
5. Connecting the Heater
5.1. Preparation and pipe connection of the heater
Remove all plugs and cover flanges before connecting the heater. Make sure
sand and other impurities are removed from all connections. Set up the pipe con-
nections and make sure that no forces are transferred to the heater.
5.2. Electrical connection of the heater
Set up the cable connections between the control panel and the connection box
mounted on the heater. Make sure that suitable cable glands are used to ensure
tight ducts.
6. Operation
6.1. Commissioning
Before start-up it is important to make sure that all connections are securely
tightened and that the heater has been tested for earth faults with a resistance me-
ter before connected to the power supply.
Before start-up it is equally important that the heater is filled 100% with liquid
and that all connecting pipes are thoroughly air-vented.
NOTE: Remember to retighten the air ventilation plug.
6.2. Storage facilities without humidity control
If the heater has been stored in storage facilities without humidity control special
attention has to be paid before commissioning may continue.
Before applying full power load the heater must be conditioned to avoid short
circuits due to accumulated moisture in the heating elements. Apply a low volt-
age to the heater connections for reduced and slow heating of the elements. The
conditioning voltage should not exceed 25 % of the nominal voltage, please refer
to specification. Condition for minimum 1 hour and observe the heater for ab-
normal temperature rise or signs of short circuits. When the heater is conditioned
the main power supply may be applied.
6.3. Initial adjustment of thermostats
The safety thermostat must be set to maximum design temperature or 10 C
above normal working temperature.
The multistep working-thermostat (optional) must be adjusted to the required set
point. (See separate instruction).
Instruction manual for heat exchanger type Vesta EH 3 / 6
Manufactured in Aalborg, Denmark
DEC 2000, rev. 2 torque values added
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The number of steps to be connected can be selected on the control panel.
6.4. Initial connecting to power supply
IMPORTANT: Full fluid flow through the heater must be established before
connecting to power supply.
Tighten all main flange bolts according to below schedule. Operate the heater for
one hour, stop, and retighten all bolts according to schedule.
Heater main flange bolts tightening schedule (dry values)
Heater No bolts Size Torque [Nm] Tightening schedule
EH15 8 M20 83 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6
EH20 12 M20 79 1 7 11 4 9 2 6 12 5 10 3 8
EH25 12 M24 137 1 7 11 4 9 2 6 12 5 10 3 8
EH30 12 M24 186 1 7 11 4 9 2 6 12 5 10 3 8
EH35 16 M24 188 1 9 5 13 8 16 12 4 15 7 3 11 6 14 10 2
EH40 16 M27 245 1 9 5 13 8 16 12 4 15 7 3 11 6 14 10 2
Always use a torque wrench when tightening the flange bolts.
The heater must be carefully vented and carefully inspected for leakage during
the whole start-up period.
Make sure the power supply source and the design voltage on the heater and con-
trol panel (optional) are the same.
Switch on the power on the control panel main switch. The multistep thermostat
will automatically switch the individual step on and off.
6.5. Stopping the heater
IMPORTANT: When the heater is stopped (power switched off) after a period
of service it is very important to maintain fluid flow through the heater for at
least 10 minutes to remove the accumulated heat energy in the heating elements
(keep the pumps running).
Hence it is essential to make arrangements to maintain flow through the heater
also during emergency stops of the heater (keep the pumps running).
7. Maintenance and Cleaning
7.1. Mechanical maintenance
After every 2500 hours of operation the flange with heating elements must be
removed to check if deposits have gathered on the heating elements.
Instruction manual for heat exchanger type Vesta EH 4 / 6
Manufactured in Aalborg, Denmark
DEC 2000, rev. 2 torque values added
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NOTE: The heater must be emptied before removing the flange with heating
elements.
In case of deposits chemical or steam cleaning must be performed.
If the heater is heavily contaminated with carbon deposits it is recommended the
heater be chemically cleaned with a carbon remover.
After cleaning has been completed the heater must be flushed carefully with
fresh water and allowed to dry afterwards.
Tighten all main flange bolts according to below schedule. Operate the heater for
one hour, stop, and retighten all bolts according to schedule.
Heater main flange bolts tightening schedule (dry values)
Heater No bolts Size Torque [Nm] Tightening schedule
EH15 8 M20 83 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6
EH20 12 M20 79 1 7 11 4 9 2 6 12 5 10 3 8
EH25 12 M24 137 1 7 11 4 9 2 6 12 5 10 3 8
EH30 12 M24 186 1 7 11 4 9 2 6 12 5 10 3 8
EH35 16 M24 188 1 9 5 13 8 16 12 4 15 7 3 11 6 14 10 2
EH40 16 M27 245 1 9 5 13 8 16 12 4 15 7 3 11 6 14 10 2
Always use a torque wrench when tightening the flange bolts.
The heater must be carefully vented and carefully inspected for leakage during
the whole start-up period.
Make sure the power supply source and the design voltage on the heater and con-
trol panel (optional) are the same.
Switch on the power on the control panel main switch. The multistep thermostat
will automatically switch the individual step on and off.
7.2. Thermostats and control panel
Once a year the thermostats must be checked for correct set point.
All circuit breakers must be checked once a year for correct functioning.
7.3. Checking heating elements
In order to check the elements an ampere meter may be connected in series with
each single heating element to check the current.
If a heating element is open circuit it must be replaced. It is important to make
sure that the element tube is perfectly cleaned and 100% dry before replacement
of the element. An insulating brick must be placed in the bottom of the element
tube before inserting the new element.
Instruction manual for heat exchanger type Vesta EH 5 / 6
Manufactured in Aalborg, Denmark
DEC 2000, rev. 2 torque values added
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Instruction manual for heat exchanger type Vesta EH 6 / 6
Manufactured in Aalborg, Denmark
DEC 2000, rev. 2 torque values added
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7.4. Checking the safety valves
Once every year the safety valves must be checked for correct set point.
8. Spare parts
When ordering spare parts please state the serial number of the heater (located on
the nameplate).
For spare parts and further information please contact Aalborg Industries.
LH01
LO cooler
Table of contents
Plate Heat Exchanger Revision: 28.06.2002
1
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 PHE safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Incorrect operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Permitted PHE operators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Residual dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.1 User notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Drawings and figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operator of the PHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PHE setter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.2 Safety notes in the text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Managers obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Functional description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6 Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Overview and description of the PHE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.1 Basic structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3 Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.4 HE plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.4.1 Chevron pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.4.2 Free Flow design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.4.3 Plate evaporator design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.5 HE plate gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8 Delivery, transport, and installation of the PHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 Setting up the lying PHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.3 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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8.3.1 Suspended with shackles at the fixed plate
and with sling attachment at the carrying beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8.3.2 Suspended at transport eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.3.3 Suspended with sling attachment at the tightening device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.4 Installation of the PHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.4.1 Space requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.4.2 Pipe assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.5 PHE disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9 Operation, start-up, and shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.1 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.3 Shutdown of the PHE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.3.1 Short-term shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.3.2 Long-term shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10 Maintenance and repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.1 Preparatory precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.2 Opening the PHE and removing the HE plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
10.3 Mounting the HE plates and closing the PHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
10.4 Cleaning the PHE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
10.4.1 Cleaning the HE plates of the closed PHE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CIP process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Backflushing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
10.4.2 Cleaning the HE plates of an open PHE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manually cleaning the HE plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chemically cleaning the HE plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10.5 Replacing HE gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.6 Replacing port rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.7 Maintaining the PHE frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
11.1 Impaired PHE performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
11.2 PHE leakages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
12 Technical terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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1 Preface
With GEA Ecoflex, you use the technical know how of one of the worldwide lea-
ding manufacturers of plate heat exchangers (PHE).
We would like to make the handling of the PHE as safe and simple as possible. For
this reason, these comprehensive operating instructions serve as your personal ad-
viser who explains everything understandably and clearly: structure, function, in-
stallation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, transport and repair.
We especially devote ourselves to the subject of safety, so that all possible dangers
or damages can be avoided from the start. For that reason alone, all employees
who deal with the PHE should be able to reach for these important operating in-
structions at all times.
In the clear table of contents, you will quickly find what you are looking for. If not,
look in the index with page references. In the same way all technical terms are in-
formatively explained. After all, no questions should remain open, and in the case
they do, your GEA Ecoflex agent or the central service department is glad to assist
you further.
Operating instructions for special applications supplement these general operating
instructions.
With this in mind, we wish you a problem-free operation with GEA Ecoflex plate
heat exchangers.
GEA Ecoflex GmbH
Voss-Str. 11/13
D-31157 Sarstedt
Phone: +49/5066/601-0
Fax: +49/5066/601-106
Internet: http://www.gea-ecoflex.de
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2 PHE safety
2.1 General safety
This chapter advises you on general precautions for the proper handling of the
PHE and which dangers the user can encounter.
If the PHE is employed improperly or not according to the intended purpose, or if
the safety notes are not adhered to, dangers to persons and property can arise.
NOTE
Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information and obligations. It
concerns your health and the trouble-free operation of the PHE.
CAUTION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the PHE.
The following points must be adhered to:
Always adhere to the general, national, and operational safety regulations, for
example, wearing protective glasses, close-fitting protective clothing, and
safety shoes.
Always adhere to the safety notes in the individual chapters of these operating
instructions.
The PHE may only be operated in perfect condition. Each change on the PHE
must be immediately reported to the nearest available responsible superior.
Before beginning work with the PHE, operators must familiarize themselves
with the possible dangers.
Before each start of the PHE, ensure that all parts of the PHE are in perfect con-
dition and function correctly.
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2.2 Incorrect operating conditions
Operation of the PHE is not permitted, whenever:
substantial faults or damages are present,
the maintenance is not regularly performed,
the operating conditions (e. g. inner pressure, temperature, media, external in-
fluences) are exceeded.
NOTE
GEA Ecoflex accepts no liability for damages caused by incorrect operating condi-
tions.
2.3 Permitted PHE operators
For operating the PHE each operator must:
be appropriately trained for the task to be performed,
be familiar with the work safety and accident prevention regulations,
be instructed in the handling of the PHE and
have read and understood these operating instructions.
Persons who are responsible for the set-up, assembly, start-up, maintenance or di-
sassembly of the PHE must have command of the necessary knowledge.
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2.4 Residual dangers
Residual dangers can never be fully excluded. You can only prevent these dangers
through appropriate behaviour.
CAUTION
Danger of injury!
Heat exchanger (HE) Plates:
The thin HE plates are sharp edged.
When handling HE plates, always
wear suitable protective gloves.
Outside of the PHE
On the edges, threads, or similar
parts, there is a danger of injury. Al-
ways wear suitable protective gloves
when handling the outside of the
PHE.
Hazardous flow-through media
Hazardous flow-through media pre-
sent dangers of chemical burns, bur-
ning, or poisoning. Always wear
suitable protective clothing when
working on the PHE with hazardous
flow-through media.
Opening the PHE:
Before opening the PHE, ensure that
it is unpressurised and empty. When
opening the PHE, always ensure that
the HE plates do not unintendedly
loosen from the frame and tip over,
see chapter 10.2, page 42.
Also ensure that the pressure plate is
secured against unintended slippage
(e. g. on ships).
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Transporting the PHE:
Before transporting the PHE, always
ensure that the hoisting gear are of
sufficient dimensions and securely
fixed.
Never step underneath suspended
loads.
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3 Operating instructions
3.1 Operating instructions
These operating instructions are the instructions of the manufacturer for the PHE
managers and for all persons who are responsible for the set-up, operation, main-
tenance and repair of the PHE.
These operating instructions are generally applicable to all bolted/gasketted (not
welded) PHEs manufactured and supplied by GEA Ecoflex.
3.1.1 User notes
Drawings and figures
The drawings in these operating instructions are exemplary. For reasons of clarity,
some drawings have been greatly simplified. The actual details depend on the in-
dividually delivered PHE. You find diagrams and dimensions of the delivered
PHE in the supplied technical documentation.
Operator of the PHE
The operator of the PHE is the person who the PHE manager entitles to operate the
PHE.
PHE setter
These operating instructions contain no details about special tools that are needed
for the setting up and operating the PHE.
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3.1.2 Safety notes in the text
In these operating instructions, the following symbols are used in order to draw
your attention to dangers in handling the PHE or give you information about
handling the PHE:
CAUTION
This symbol means danger to life and health of persons.
The following text explains the type of danger and its effects and gives instructions
for averting the danger. Not adhering to the instructions can have health effects up
to and including death.
ATTENTION
This symbol means danger to the PHE or its parts and the surroundings.
The following text explains the type of danger and its effects and gives instructions
for averting the danger. Not adhering to the instructions can cause substantial da-
mages to the PHE.
NOTE
This symbol appears above paragraphs that give you useful or important notes for
the correct handling of the PHE. This information helps you to avoid problems and
makes it easier to handle the PHE.
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4 Managers obligations
CAUTION
Danger of injury
In the case of hazardous media (acids or similar media), high pressures and high/
low temperatures in the PHE, there is a danger of injury during maintenance or
leakages. In this case, you absolutely must have a splash protector. This splash
protector may only be removed when the PHE reaches room pressure and room
temperature, or is empty.
As manager of the PHE, you must ensure that each operator who is responsible for
the set-up, operation, maintenance or repair of the PHE has read and understood,
from beginning to end, the parts of the operating instructions important for the
job.
The PHE is built according to state-of-the-art technology and is reliable in service.
Nevertheless, dangers from the PHE or damages to the PHE can arise if you do not
adhere to the following instructions:
These operating instructions must always be accessible to the operators ent-
rusted to work on the PHE.
Only operators who are instructed in the handling of the PHE and the basic
work safety and accident prevention regulations may work on the PHE. For
safety reasons, it is forbidden for other persons to be in the area of the PHE.
You must verify the safety-conscious work of the operator in regular intervals.
As manager you must ensure that:
the PHE remains in functional order.
no premature wear of certain PHE components due to unfavourable sur-
rounding conditions occurs.
Unfavourable surrounding conditions are for example, for
all maintenance/inspections are carried out in regular intervals.
sealing materials: aggressive gases and/or aggressive aerosols in
the surrounding air
effects of UV radiation (e.g. sunlight)
extreme surrounding temperatures
metallic components: aggressive gases and/or aggressive aerosols in
the surrounding air
humidity
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no changes, additions, or reconstructions to the PHE are carried out without
approval of the PHE manufacturer. A change can lead to the loss of the ope-
rating approval.
all even not here explicitly mentioned laws and regulations valid for the
PHE as well as the valid accident prevention regulations are adhered to.
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5 Functional description
A series of contoured plates with transfer ports forms a pack of flow channels in
the PHE. The heat exchange media flows through these flow channels in alternate
channels.
Usually a single-pass PHE is employed. In this single-pass PHE, all of the feed and
discharge pipes are connected to the fixed plate, that is, on one side.
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Close temperature differences between the media may demand multi-pass PHE. In
these multi-pass PHEs, the connection pipes are then attached to the fixed plate
and to the pressure plate, that is, on both sides.
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6 Intended purpose
This PHE has been specially designed and manufactured for your specified opera-
ting conditions concerning pressure, temperature, flow rates, and type and compo-
sition of the flow-through media.
If a change in the specified operating conditions becomes necessary, GEA Ecoflex
must be consulted. The PHE may only be operated under new operating conditi-
ons after GEA Ecoflex has examined, approved, and altered the PHE documenta-
tion, if necessary.
Usage according to the rules includes:
adhering to the valid national and international laws, decrees, regulations, di-
rectives and other rules for the installation site .
following all safety notes of these operating instructions.
adhering to regular inspection and maintenance work.
NOTE
GEA Ecoflex accepts no liability for damages caused by deviations from the speci-
fied operating conditions for the PHE.
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7 Overview and description of the PHE
7.1 Basic structure
The following figure represents the basic structure of a plate heat exchanger. The
actual design depends on the application.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
No. Component No. Component
1 Carrying beam 4 Support column
2 Pipe connections 5 Pressure plate
3 Fixed plate 6 HE Plate
7 Guiding bar
8 Gasket
9 Tightening device
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The plate pack consists of contoured
HE plates (1) and the corresponding
gaskets (2) of varying number and ar-
rangement.
7.2 Identification
Each GEA Ecoflex PHE is provided with a name plate. It is attached to the outside
of the PHEs fixed plate. Here you find details about:
plate heat exchanger type
serial no.
admissible working pressure [bar g]
admissible working temperature [ C]
test pressure [bar g]
volume [L]
net weight, year of construction
compression dimensions:
"a max." / "a min." [mm]
additional details [project specific]
1
2
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Examples for the name plate design in conformity with the European Directive on
Pressure Equipment 97/23/EC.
Each PHE is supplied with a dimension sheet or, alternatively, an assembly dra-
wing, and a flow diagram.
The dimension sheet or the assembly drawing shows the external dimensions as
well as details of the type, size and position of the pipe connections.
The flow diagram shows the HE plate arrangement and the type, the HE plate ma-
terial, the plate thickness as well as the sealing material and the part numbers.
1 2
No. Component
1 PHE without CE index number
2 PHE with CE index number
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7.3 Frames
GEA Ecoflex PHE are available in different application specific frame designs.
There are two basic designs, B and CD. The design B is especially employed for
longer plate packs.
Special stainless steel designs with intermediate elements for separating the indivi-
dual compartments are employed for the foodstuff and pharmaceutical industries.
The frames made of structural steel are given a weather-protective coating. The
tightening bolts and nuts are made of high-strength steel alloys and in some cases
galvanised.
The pipe connections can be attached to the fixed plate, to the pressure plate and
possibly to intermediate elements.
B CD
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The pipe connections on the fixed and pressure plate are positioned as follows:
From an outside position looking
onto the fixed plate, the connec-
tions 1F-4F are numbered conse-
cutively anticlockwise.
From an outside position looking
onto the pressure plate, the con-
nections 1L-4L are numbered
consecutively clockwise.
In order to fulfill customer specific requirements, different connection types are
available.
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As an alternative, the designs B and
CD can be cladded with stainless steel
and equipped with tightening bolts
made of stainless steel. They then
have the additional letter C (for clad-
ded) and frame designation BC and
CDC.
To some extent, these frames are
equipped with height-adjustable
threaded feet. In this case, the feet are
not anchored to the ground. Thrust
plates lie beneath the threaded feet.
These thrust plates are not part of the
standard equipment.
7.4 HE plates
NOTE
The selection of the HE plate material is determined by customer-specific opera-
ting conditions (among others pressure, temperature, media, operating mode). In a
few special applications, the media used typically erodes the material of the HE
plates. This can lead to a malfunction of the HE plates and to a mixing of the me-
dia.
The HE plates and gaskets are essential components of the PHE. GEA Ecoflex dis-
tinguishes between three product groups.
7.4.1 Chevron pattern
The HE plates of the series VARITHERM(VT), NT and LASER welded cassettes
(LWC) belong to this product group.
These HE plates have horizontal and vertical profiles, which are used individually
or combined. They are used for clean media with a low viscosity and also for high
working pressures.
The gaskets of this product group can be fixed with adhesive. Additionally, many
plate types allow adhesive-free fixing (LocIn, EcoLoc).
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7.4.2 Free Flow design
The HE plates of the series FA (free flow) and the N40 plate belong to this group.
The special feature of this product group is the unrestricted broad flow cross sec-
tion between the HE plates. Highly viscose media or media containing solids re-
quire the use of this product group.
The gaskets of this product group are fixed with adhesive. The plate type N40 al-
lows adhesive-free fixing (LocIn).
7.4.3 Plate evaporator design
The HE plates of the series CT (Concitherm) form this product group.
Liquids are concentrated by evaporation using these plates ("evaporator").
The gaskets are fixed with adhesive. The plate type CT187 allows adhesive-free fi-
xing (LocIn). The plate type CT193 consists of LASER welded cassettes.
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7.5 HE plate gaskets
CAUTION
Damages to persons and property !
The use of inadmissible pressures, temperatures and media can lead to an immedi-
ate failure of the gaskets and a grave endangerment of persons and the surroun-
dings. Therefore, never exceed the admissible operating parameters.
ATTENTION
Leakage!
The gaskets are wearing parts and sensitive to chemical, thermal and mechanical
damages. The selection of the gasket material and its properties is determined by
customer-specific operating conditions (pressure, temperature, media). Inadmis-
sible use can lead to a reduction of the service life. Elastomer gaskets are always
subject to the ageing process (e.g. embrittlement).
There are two basic groups of gaskets:
Gaskets made of elastomers, available in different materials and design types
(e. g. 2-eye gaskets and 4-eye start and/or end gaskets). The gaskets can, in
principle, be fixed with adhesive, also often without adhesive (LocIn, EcoLoc).
Gaskets made of mineral fibres ("hard gaskets"). They are principally fixed with
adhesive. Unlike gaskets made of elastomers, these gaskets made of mineral
fibres cannot compensate for large temperature differences (e. g. start-up and
shutdown). Therefore, leakages may occur during these operating phases.
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All gaskets are designed to enable separating both media from each other at the
transfer ports by means of a double-gasket guidance system. In the event of any
leakage in this area, the leakage chamber formed in this way has the task of out-
wardly discharging the liquid via gaps in the sealing webs (leakage grooves) so
that any leakage immediately becomes apparent.
The materials of the gaskets are clearly marked by coded colours.
The storage of the gaskets must be done properly.
Never exceed the admissible parameters.
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8 Delivery, transport, and installation of
the PHE
CAUTION
Damages to persons and property!
Improper and careless handling of the
PHE can lead to danger to persons
and property. The PHE may never be
lifted underneath the plate pack, at
the connections or at the tightening
bolts.
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8.1 Delivery
The fully assembled PHE is packed and delivered either lying on its side or up-
right, depending on the frame type.
If it is delivered lying on its side, the PHE is anchored by the back of the fixed plate
to solid planks. A forklift truck can pick the PHE up from beneath the planks and
transport it.
The PHE that is packed upright and to be transported upright is top heavy. To be
secured for transport, it is screwed to solid planks and must be unloaded and
transported in suspension, according to chapter 8.3 on page 29. In no case may the
device be lifted under the HE plate pack because this inevitably leads to a dama-
ging of the plate pack.
In the BC frame, the height-adjustable transport feet replace the ball feet. You find
the ball feet in an enclosed package with the PHE.
PHE parts are packed on pallets as well as in suitable cartons on pallets. Upon re-
quest, we will use special air freight, container and wood packages. You, as the
customer, are responsible for the disposal of the PHE packing material.
NOTE
If, in spite of the careful packaging, you should observe damage at delivery, you
must make a note of the extent and type of the damage on the consignment note
and obtain a receipt from the deliverer. Please report any possible damages to us
immediately.
8.2 Setting up the lying PHE
CAUTION
Danger to life!
There is always a danger that the PHE will tip over while righting it. Always
ensure that:
the hoisting gear are of sufficient dimensions,
the hoisting gear cannot come loose or slide off,
no swing movements to the side result when lifting the PHE,
the floor at the installation site is sufficiently large, level and able to support the
load.
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ATTENTION
Damage to the PHE!
The connecting pieces can bend or
crack. Attach the hoisting gear
(slings) only as in the following.
When attaching the hoisting gear
(slings), make sure that they are
firmly seated.
Never use a chain or a steel rope, but
only slings.
Proceed as follows to set up the lying PHE:
1. Remove all of the fastening screws
and elements from the PHE and
from the pallet.
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2. Attach a sling to the upper tighte-
ning nut on each side of the PHE.
Do not use a steel rope or
chain!
If the tightening nuts are not
accessible for attaching the
slings, slightly tip the PHE
with an additional sling (al-
ways attach the slings between
2 tightening nuts).
Then attach the slings around
the top tightening nuts.
3. Lift the PHE slowly from the pal-
let over its centre of gravity.
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4. Slowly lower the PHE onto the
edge of the fixed plate or the feet
of the PHE. Align the PHE and
bring it to its final position at the
installation site.
5. Remove the slings and other aids.
Then anchor the PHE to the
ground.
; The PHE has been set up.
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8.3 Transport
CAUTION
Danger to life! Damage to the PHE!
Before transporting the PHE always ensure that:
the hoisting gear are of sufficient dimensions,
the hoisting gear cannot come loose or slide off,
no swing movements to the side result when lifting the PHE,
the operating personnel keep a sufficiently large safety distance,
the floor at the installation site is sufficiently large, level and able to support the
load.
The suspended transport always starts out from an upright position of the PHE.
8.3.1 Suspended with shackles at the fixed plate
and with sling attachment at the carrying beam
Proceed as follows:
1. Attach two suitable shackles in
both holes intended for that pur-
pose on the upper side of the fixed
plate.
2. Attach a sufficiently long sling to
the carrying beam directly behind
the pressure plate and to both
shackles.
Do not use steel ropes or
chains!
3. Slowly lift the PHE.
; The PHE can nowbe
transported away.
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8.3.2 Suspended at transport eyes
Proceed as follows:
1. Attach the hoisting gear to both
transport eyes on the top side of
the carrying beam.
2. Slowly lift the PHE.
; The PHE can nowbe
transported away.
8.3.3 Suspended with sling attachment at the tightening device
Use this transport method only when the above-described fastening possibilities
are not available.
Proceed as follows:
1. Attach a sling around the top tigh-
tening bolts on each side of the
PHE.
Do not use steel ropes or
chains!
2. Slowly tilt the PHE until it reaches
a hanging position.
; The PHE can nowbe
transported away.
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8.4 Installation of the PHE
CAUTION
Danger to life!
There is always a danger that the PHE will tip over during installation. Always
ensure that:
the hoisting gear are of sufficient dimensions,
the hoisting gear cannot come loose or slide off,
the operating personnel keep a sufficiently large safety distance,
the floor at the installation site is sufficiently large, level and able to support the
load.
In case of outdoor installation, take precautions against freezing the flow-through
media in the PHE, if necessary.
8.4.1 Space requirements
Provide enough space around the
PHE. This facilitates access to the
PHE and necessary service tasks (e. g.
replacing individual plates, compres-
sing the plate pack).
The values for the necessary space gi-
ven in the adjacent figure are guide
values and are recommended by
GEA Ecoflex. They provide sufficient
space for accessing the PHE.
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8.4.2 Pipe assembly
The PHEs from GEA Ecoflex are provided with different connection types accor-
ding to the purpose. Pay attention to the following points during pipe assembly:
ATTENTION
Damages to the pipe connections and to the PHE!
Make sure that no forces, moments, or vibrations that are too high are transferred
via the pipes onto the connections of the PHE. By request, you can obtain an over-
view of the admissible forces and moments for the PHE.
8.5 PHE disposal
As a customer, you are responsible for the disposal of the PHE packing materials.
By request, GEA Ecoflex takes on disposal of the PHE. For the cost of labour, the
PHE is disassembled, transported away and professionally disposed.
NOTE
If the PHE or its parts are contaminated, GEA Ecoflex cannot take on the disposal.
In this case, disposal of the PHE is the managers obligation.
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9 Operation, start-up, and shutdown
CAUTION
Danger of injury!
Hazardous flow-through media (corrosive, poisonous, flammable, explosive etc.)
present dangers of chemical burns and burning. Inform yourself beforehand which
flow-through media are used and make sure that a protective covering is on hand.
ATTENTION
Environmental damages! Damage to the PHE!
When ecologically harmful flow-through media flow out, serious environmen-
tal damages are possible. Make sure that it is possible to empty the product and
that a drip tray for the entire PHE filling volume is on hand.
If the PHE is further compressed
below "a min.", the plates warp.
Make sure that the plate pack is
compressed to the necessary com-
pression dimension
"a min." < "a" < "a max.".
ATTENTION
Damages to the PHE!
Quick switching operations (e. g. from valves in the pipes connected to the
PHE) or operation-related events (e. g. spontaneous evaporations, condensa-
tion surges) can lead to high-pressure surges. Avoid high-pressure surges th-
rough the flow-through media in order to avoid damaging the PHE.
The PHE may only be tightened in its unpressurised state because otherwise it
may fall below the compression dimension "a min." (see the explanation for
"a min." in chapter 12 on page 56).
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9.1 Start-up
Before start-up, visually inspect the PHE and make sure that:
the PHE is not operated with inadmissible flow-through media, pressures and
temperatures.
all pipe connections are firmly connected to the PHE.
all necessary PHE components are completely installed.
the plate pack is not compressed below compression dimension "a min." (see
name plate or flow diagram in chapter 7.2 on page 16). The HE plates could be
permanently damaged.
when restarting, no residues of previous processes (e. g. cleaning agents) are
present in the PHE.
all air is removed from the PHE.
pressure surges are avoided. The proper operation of the PHE could be endan-
gered. Flow-through media could escape.
; If all of these conditions are fulfilled, you can start operating the PHE.
NOTE
If faults occur during start-up of the PHE, see chapter 11, page 53.
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9.2 Operation
CAUTION
Danger of injury! Damages to the PHE!
If the PHE is in operation when working on the PHE, there is a danger of injury or
a danger that the PHE will be damaged. Always shutdown the PHE first, before
you start maintaining or repairing it.
Visually inspect the PHE regularly during operation and make sure that:
the PHE is not operated with inadmissible flow-through media, pressures and
temperatures.
the minimum and maximum parameters given on the name plate are not ex-
ceeded. If the parameters are exceeded, the operating approval dissolves and
GEA Ecoflex accepts no liability for resulting damages.
pressure surges are avoided. The proper operation of the PHE could be endan-
gered. Flow-through media could escape.
NOTE
If faults occur during operation of the PHE, see chapter 11, page 53.
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9.3 Shutdown of the PHE
9.3.1 Short-term shutdown
ATTENTION
Escape of environmentally hazardous flow-through media possible!
Flow-through media can be dangerous and environmentally hazardous. Make sure
that no flow-through media can escape during the shutdown period. In case of
outdoor installation, take precautions (e. g. emptying, heating) against freezing the
flow-through media in the PHE.
9.3.2 Long-term shutdown
ATTENTION
Premature component wear!
The components of the PHE can wear out prematurely due to unfavourable sur-
rounding conditions or due to flow-through media remaining in the PHE. If the
PHE is shutdown for a longer time period, the PHE must be depressurised and
completely emptied. Additionally, we recommend a basic cleaning and an approp-
riate storage until setting the PHE into operation again.
NOTE
You can obtain detailed information about storage conditions from your
GEA Ecoflex service department (see back cover).
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10 Maintenance and repair
10.1 Preparatory precautions
Before starting work, check the supplied documentation to see with which frame
type the PHE was delivered.
CAUTION
Danger of injury!
There is a danger of injury during maintenance and repair work on the PHE. For
this reason, always adhere to the following points:
Always wear suitable protective clothing.
If a pressurised or filled PHE is opened, the flow-through media can escape un-
controllably. This is a danger of injury for the operator and bystanders.
Before beginning maintenance or repair work, ensure that the PHE is empty
and has reached room pressure.
When using hot or very cold flow-through media there is a danger of burning,
or respectively, freezing. Before beginning maintenance or repair work, always
ensure that the PHE has reached room temperature.
Hazardous flow-through media (corrosive, poisonous, flammable, explosive
etc.) present an acute danger of injury for the operator and bystanders. Make
sure that the regulations for flow-through media are followed during all work.
Ensure that the pressure plate is secured against unintended slippage (e. g. on
ships).
The HE plates of the PHE can tip
out sideways and severely injure
persons. Always ensure when sus-
pending the HE plates and when
closing the PHE that the HE plates
do not unintentionally detach
from the frame and tip over.
For this reason, at least two per-
sons must work on a PHE with
CD frame.
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ATTENTION
Danger of falling over during stacking!
The HE plates can fall over during unchecked stacking. Injuries and damaged HE
plates are the result. Never stack the plates higher than:
60 HE plates for Varitherm/NT
30 cassettes for LWC
30 HE plates for Free Flow/Concitherm/Safetytherm
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Before opening the PHE you must carry out a few work steps. If necessary, remove
the connected pipes.
In general, you should proceed as follows:
Clean the guiding rail (for better
plate mobility).
Clean the threads of the tighte-
ning bolts (to remove the contami-
nation and prevent a fretting of
the nuts).
Apply a thin film of oil to the
thread.
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To ensure that the plates are reas-
sembled in the right order, we ad-
vise painting a diagonal line
across the side of the plate pack.
Be sure to note the current "a" di-
mension.
NOTE
When removing the HE plates, document the order with the help of the flow dia-
gram.
The PHE frames are usually
equipped with four tightening de-
vices. In PHEs with more than
four tightening devices, as a rule
four longer tightening devices are
used. These only pretension the
HE plate pack (so-called preten-
sioning bolts).
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The HE plates are mounted in different ways in the frame, depending on the frame
design of the PHE.
In CD frames, the HE plates rest on the bottom guiding bar and are guided by the
top.
In the CD frame, the plates are
guided by a top and a bottom gui-
ding bar.
In the B frames, the HE plates are suspended at the top carrying beam with a spe-
cial rail. The plates are hooked into the recess of the guiding rail and are guided by
the bottom guiding bar.
Top carrying beam with a guiding
rail and a guiding bar.
Top carrying beam without a gui-
ding rail.
VT NT
VT NT
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10.2 Opening the PHE and removing the HE plates
NOTE
Before loosening/opening the PHE pay attention to the safety notes in
chapter 10.1, page 37 "Preparatory precautions".
Open the PHE as follows:
1. Release the nuts of the tightening devices on the pressure plate.
Release the tightening devices
evenly in small steps on alter-
nate sides (1-2-3-4) and diago-
nally (1-2 and 3-4), in order to
prevent overloading indivi-
dual tightening devices and
tilting the pressure plate.
Proceed similarly in the case of
frames with more than 4 tigh-
tening devices.
2. Remove the nuts.
3. Remove all tightening devices.
; The PHE is open.
NOTE
For the CD frame, we recommend leaving the top pretensioning pair (1-3) in the
frame as an additional safety precaution.
1
2
3
4
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Remove the HE plates as follows:
1. In the B frame, slide the pressure
plate up to the end support co-
lumn.
In the CD frame, pull the pressure
plate back. A second operator se-
cures the plate pack against sli-
ding.
The individual HE plates are
now accessible.
.
2. For removal, swing the HE plate
out to the side and take it out of
the guiding rail of the carrying
beam.
In the case of some Varitherm
carrying beams, swinging is
only possible to one side.
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10.3 Mounting the HE plates and closing the PHE
NOTE
Before mounting and closing the PHE, pay attention to the safety notes in
chapter 10.1, page 37 "Preparatory precautions".
ATTENTION
Damage to the HE plates!
Going below the compression dimen-
sion "a min" generally leads to da-
mage to the HE plates and possibly to
a malfunction of the PHE. Ensure that
the plate pack is only compressed to
the necessary dimension
"a min." < "a" < "a max.".
NOTE
When all the HE plates are correctly installed, the outside of the plate pack must
show a continuous honeycomb pattern.
You can also check that the plates are in the right order by means of the diagonal
line on the outside of the plate pack, which you painted before opening the PHE.
a
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Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the gaskets and HE plates are free of foreign matter or contami-
nation.
If necessary, clean them with running water and a soft brush.
2. Check that the gaskets fit correctly in the grooves of the HE plates.
3. Clean the sealing faces of the frame gaskets.
4. For a PHE with a B frame: clean
the HE guiding rail at the carrying
beam and apply a thin layer of oil
to it.
5. Clean the threads of the tighte-
ning bolts as well as the tighte-
ning nuts and apply a thin layer of
grease to these.
6. Mount all the HE plates into the PHE frame in the correct order according to
the flow diagram.
Secure the plate pack in CD frames with the help of a second operator.
7. Determine the required compression dimension ("a" dimension).
The required compression dimension "a" is
in the case of a complete replacement of the gaskets: the "a max" printed on
the name plate.
provided that the HE plates are only cleaned and no gaskets are replaced:
the compression dimension written down before opening the PHE.
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in case of a change in the number of HE plates: the new "a max"-dimension,
which matches the details on the supplied flow diagram and the supplied
modification plate at the name plate.
8. Tighten the tightening devices according to the procedure described in
chapter 10.2, page 42 "Opening the PHE and removing the HE plates" on alter-
nate sides and diagonally to the necessary compression dimension "a".
9. Carry out a leak test before restarting the PHE.
NOTE
The procedure for the occurrence of leakages is described in chapter 11 on page 53.
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10.4 Cleaning the PHE
10.4.1 Cleaning the HE plates of the closed PHE
Deposits on the HE plates
impair the heat transfer between the flow-through media,
increase the pressure loss,
can cause or accelerate HE plate corrosion.
The particular PHE application determines
the necessity,
the type and
the frequency of a PHE cleaning.
CIP process
ATTENTION
Danger to persons and environment!
The use of aggressive cleaning agents presents poisoning, chemical burns, and bur-
ning dangers. Make sure that:
before the CIP process, you have been instructed in the use and have a good
command of all work steps.
during work with aggressive cleaning agents you always wear suitable protec-
tive clothing.
the cleaning agent you use is completely removed from the PHE after cleaning.
With CIP ("Cleaning in Place"), a cleaning agent flows through the PHE instead of
the flow-through media. Contaminants are removed by the cleaning solutions dis-
solving capacity, supported by the mechanical action of the turbulence.
ATTENTION
Damage to the PHE!
The improper use of CIP can damage the PHE. Pay attention to the notes on chemi-
cal cleaning of the HE plates in chapter 10.4.2, page 49 "Cleaning the HE plates of
an open PHE".
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Backflushing
This process is used if the flow-through media contain coarse particles of contami-
nation and thus block the inlet channels. By briefly reversing the direction of flow,
the particles of contamination are removed from the PHE.
The direction of flow is reversed by
using a suitable pipe configuration
with the appropriate valves. If there is
a risk of the released particles of con-
tamination causing damage to the
PHE, preference should be given to
manual cleaning of the HE plates.
1F 2F
3F 4F
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10.4.2 Cleaning the HE plates of an open PHE
Manually cleaning the HE plates
ATTENTION
Leakage!
At every cleaning, ensure that no particles can settle on or under the gaskets
because this leads to leakages.
Hard cleaning tools (e. g. brushes with metal bristles) can damage the metallic
surfaces of the HE plates and the surfaces of the gaskets. Damaged metal sur-
faces can lead to corrosion of the HE plates. Damaged gasket surfaces can lead
to leakages of the PHE when restarting it.
Never use hard cleaning tools.
Ensure that the stream of the high-pressure jet always directs face-on at the
gaskets in order to avoid loosening them.
In order to manually clean the HE plates, proceed as follows:
1. For coarse contamination, use a
high-pressure cleaner jet to loo-
sen the particles.
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2. Wash each plate from both sides
with flowing, warm water and a
soft brush.
; The HE plates have been
manually cleaned.
Chemically cleaning the HE plates
ATTENTION
Leakage!
Chemical cleaning processes can attack the gaskets materials and create leaks. Al-
ways use cleaning agents that do not attack the gaskets materials. Choose a sui-
table temperature and do not let the cleaning agent take effect on the materials for
an unnecessarily long time.
NOTE
Always follow the safety instructions and recommendations of the cleaning
agent manufacturer. Only use chloride-free or low-chloride water with a low
hardness value for the cleaning liquid.
Chlorides in the medium reduce the corrosion resistance of chrome-nickel
steels and chrome-nickel-molybdenum steels (including Hastelloy, Incoloy and
Inconel). The intensity of the effect of the chlorides depends on the tempera-
ture, concentration and pH of the medium.
Stubborn contamination, such as coatings on the plate surface, which are not
released by the above-described processes, can be loosened by soaking in an
open chemical bath.
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Choose a cleaning agent suitable for the type of contamination and for the pro-
perties of the HE plates and sealing materials.
You must obtain confirmation from the cleaning agent manufacturer that
the cleaning agents employed will not attack the HE plates or gasket mate-
rials. Clean the HE plates according to the cleaning agent manufacturers in-
structions.
Before reassembling the cleaned HE plates, always rinse them with sufficient
clean water. Remove foreign matter on the gaskets with a soft brush.
10.5 Replacing HE gaskets
You can find the fixing type of the gasket in the PHE technical documentation. The
gaskets can be either fixed with adhesive into the gasket grooves or pressed into
the grooves without adhesive.
We recommend that you always replace all gaskets at the same time. Use only ori-
ginal GEA Ecoflex gaskets.
NOTE
You can obtain detailed information about replacing gaskets from your
GEA Ecoflex service department (see back cover)
10.6 Replacing port rings
The type of port ring between the HE plate pack and the frame components de-
pends on the frame type.
NOTE
You can obtain detailed information about replacing port rings from your
GEA Ecoflex service department (see back cover)
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10.7 Maintaining the PHE frame
ATTENTION
Loss of operating approval!
You must consult your GEA Ecoflex service department (see back cover) before
changing or replacing PHE frame components. Always use original PHE compon-
ents from GEA Ecoflex because otherwise loss of the operating approval for the
PHE follows.
Regularly carry out simple maintenance work, for example:
external cleaning,
greasing and
touch up varnish damage on the PHE frame.
NOTE
You can obtain detailed information about maintenance of the PHE frame from
your GEA Ecoflex service department (see back cover).
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11 Troubleshooting
NOTE
On principle, you should reach an agreement with your GEA Ecoflex service de-
partment (see back cover) before repairing faults, in order to avoid improperly per-
formed work on the PHE and its consequences.
In the following you will find a few typical faults that can occur during operation
of a PHE.
11.1 Impaired PHE performance
Fault Cause Remedy
insufficient heat
transfer
deposits on the HE plates clean the HE plates
flow paths, media etc. chan-
ged from the design
have GEA Ecoflex examine the
design of the PHE with the
new operating data
too high-pressure
loss
flow impeded by blockage of
the flow channels of the distri-
butor
clean the HE plates
flow impeded by incorrect in-
stallation of the HE plates
check the installation order by
means of the flow diagram
flow paths, media etc. chan-
ged from the design
have GEA Ecoflex examine the
design of the PHE with the
new operating data
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11.2 PHE leakages
Fault Cause Remedy
sealing fault bet-
ween the HE plates
false compression dimension
of the PHE
check the correct compression
dimension by means of the
data on the name plate
too high working pressures check the working pressures
by means of the data on the
name plate
too high/too low working tem-
peratures
check the working temperatu-
res by means of the data on the
name plate
gaskets fitted incorrectly open the PHE and correct the
gaskets position
gaskets are dirty open the PHE and clean the
gaskets
gaskets are defective open the PHE and replace the
gaskets
sealing fault bet-
ween HE plates and
frame, intermedi-
ate plates, interme-
diate elements
gaskets or port rings fitted in-
correctly
open the PHE, correct the posi-
tion of the gaskets or port rings
gaskets or port rings are dirty open the PHE, clean the gas-
kets or port rings
gaskets or port rings are defec-
tive
open the PHE, replace the gas-
kets or port rings
sealing fault bet-
ween pipe connec-
tion and frame plate
too high loads at the pipe con-
nection due to the pipe
reduce connection loads to the
admissible parameters
seal ring fitted incorrectly loosen the pipe connection and
correct the position of the seal
ring
seal ring is dirty loosen the pipe connection and
clean the seal ring
seal ring is defective loosen the pipe joint and re-
place the seal ring
flange connection is not suffi-
ciently tightened
check the seal ring and connec-
tion and tighten any loose bolts
damage to the HE
plates
over-tightened plate packs
(compression dimension less
than "a min")
replace defective HE plates
corrosion of the HE plate
material
check the design of the PHE
concerning flow-through me-
dia, consult GEA Ecoflex
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damage to the start
or end HE plate
incorrect earthing during wel-
ding of special connections to
the open connecting pipes of
the PHE frame
replace defective HE plates
Fault Cause Remedy
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12 Technical terms
Term Meaning
B frame An especially stable frame design, which also allows a
high number of HE plates.
backflushing A cleaning process in which the direction of flow is re-
gularly reversed. Reversing the direction of flow flus-
hes the particles of contamination from the PHE.
carrying beam The top component placed between the fixed plate and
support column upon which the HE plates and the
pressure plate are suspended.
Particularity:
In CD frames the carrying beam guides the HE plates.
CD frame A compact PHE frame design (compact design). The
number of HE plates that can be stacked is lower in a
CD frame than in the corresponding B frame.
CIP process (Cleaning in
Place)
A cleaning process in which the flow channels of the
closed PHE are flushed with specific cleaning soluti-
ons.
collector channel The flow channel which is created by the total passage
openings of the HE plates.
compression dimension
"a" dimension ("a max."/
"a min")
Dimension referring to the depressurised (!) PHE.
Tighten the HE plate pack placed between the frame
plates to this dimension. Going below the "a min" di-
mension can damage the HE plate pack. The tighte-
ning units adjust the compression dimension.
connection (pipe) The pipe connections intended for the fixed plate and,
if applicable, the pressure plate. The pipe connections
have different designs according to each application
(industrial design, rubber insert piece, metal liner,
flange connection etc.).
connection corner (pipe) Component of the intermediate element in the HE
plate pack. With this intermediate element, multi-stage
designs of a PHE are realised. The connection corners
allow the connection of additional pipes/media (espe-
cially for food applications).
distributor channel see "collector channel"
EcoLoc A fixing system without adhesive for gaskets of the
NT series.
fixed plate The basic component of the PHE frame. The fixed
plate is an unmovable frame plate. Normally, the pipes
are connected to this component.
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flow-through media The term for the media that are responsible for the
heat transfer in the PHE.
frame plates The fixed plate and the pressure plate of the PHE
frame.
gasket of the HE plates An elemental component for sealing the flow channels
from each other and between the HE plates and the
surroundings or leakage chamber. There are gaskets
that are fixed to the HE plates with adhesive or wit-
hout adhesive (LocIn, EcoLoc).
guiding bar Component that guides the HE plates and the pressure
plate at the bottom.
Particularity:
In CD frames the HE plates rest on the bottom guiding
bar.
HE plate pack The collective term for all of the HE plates located bet-
ween the frame plates, including the gaskets.
HE plates The short form for the term Heat Exchanger plates. An
elemental component that keeps the flow-through me-
dia separated from each other and transfers the heat.
intermediate element A component placed within the HE plate pack. The in-
termediate element has pipe connections along the si-
des for multi-stage PHE designs.
intermediate plate A component placed within the HE plate pack. The in-
termediate plate has no pipe connections and is used
for special multi-pass PHE designs.
LocIn A fixing system without adhesive for some elastomer
gaskets.
metal liner A liner of the frame plates in the area of the pipe con-
nections. The material used depends on the applica-
tion (stainless steel, titanium, etc.).
multi-pass PHE A special design of the PHE with internal deflection of
the flow-through media. The construction of multi-
pass PHE always demands pipe connections to the
pressure plate.
multi-stage PHE A special design of the PHE with more than two flow-
through media (use of intermediate elements). With
this PHE design, complex heat transfer tasks are com-
bined in one PHE (heating and cooling, e.g. in the food
stuff industry).
name plate A label attached to the fixed plate of the PHE frame for
identification with the basic data of the PHE (stan-
dardly applied as a gummed label).
Term Meaning
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PHE The short form of the term Plate Heat Exchanger.
pressure plate A movable frame plate suspended at the carrying
beam of the PHE frame. This frame plate compresses
the HE plate pack.
The pressure plate can have pipe connections.
rubber insert piece A liner of the frame plates (elastomer) in the area of
the pipe connections. It seals off the pipe connection
and the HE plate pack.
single-pass PHE The standard design of a PHE with two flow-through
media. Normally, the connections are placed on the
fixed plate.
splash protector A safety device attached to the HE plate pack.
GEA Ecoflex generally recommends attaching a splash
protector when using hazardous media.
support column A fixed component of a PHE frame to which the car-
rying beam and the guiding bar are fixed.
suspending (the pressure
plate)
Suspending the pressure plate at the carrying beam
(normally with a movable roller). The suspension
makes it possible to move the pressure plate on the
carrying beam.
tightening unit The frame component for compressing the HE plate
packs. It consists of tightening bolts, tightening nuts
and washers.
Term Meaning
FV05
Non return
valve
RK 41
RK 44
RK 44s
RK 70
RK 71
Betriebsanleitung 808519-02
Rckschlagventile RK
Installation Instructions 808519-02
Non-Return Valves RK
Instructions de montage et
de mise en service 808519-02
Clapets de retenue RK
Instrucciones de montaje y
servicio 808519-02
Vlvulas de retencin RK
Manuale di Istruzioni 808519-02
Valvole di non ritorno RK
Important Safety Note
The valve must only be installed by qualified staff.
Qualified staff are those persons who through adequate training in
engineering, the use and application of safety equipment in accordance
with regulations concerning safety systems, and first aid & accident
prevention have achieved a recognised level of competence
appropriate to the installation and commissioning of this device.
The non-return valves RK are automatic-stop check valves used in
pipes to prevent a backflow of fluid within the admissible pressure/
temperature ratings.
Contact the Factory for specific recommendations concerning the
chemical resistance and suitability of the valve material in a given
application.
Proper Use
Danger
The valve is under pressure during operation.
When loosening flanged connections or sealing plugs, hot water,
steam, corrosive fluids or toxic gases may escape. This presents the
risk of severe burns and scalds to the whole body or severe cases of
poisoning.
Installation and maintenance work should only be carried out when the
system is depressurized.
The valve becomes hot or extremely cold during operation. This
presents the risk of severe burns to hands and arms. Installation and
maintenance work should only be carried out at room temperatures.
Sharp edges on internals present a danger of cuts to hands. Always
wear industrial gloves for installation and maintenance work.
ITALGESTRA s.r.l.
Via Carducci 125
l-20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI)
Tel. 00 39 02 / 24 10 12.1
Fax 00 39 02 / 24 10 12.460
E-mail: [email protected]
GESTRA GmbH
Mnchener Str. 77
D-28215 Bremen
Tel. +49 (0) 421 3503-0
Fax +49 (0) 421 3503-393
E-mail: [email protected]
Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the pressure equipment RK 41, 44, 44s,
DN 65-100, RK 71 PN 16, DN 65-100; RK 70 PN 6, DN 200, conform
to the following European Directive:
EC Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) No. 97/23 of 29 May 1997
GESTRA non-return valves are pressure equipment as defined in
article 1, section 2.1.4 of the PED.
Applied conformity assessment procedure: Module H as described in
Annex II and III.
This declaration is no longer valid if modifications are made to the
equipment without consultation with us.
Bremen, 27. 05. 2002
GESTRA GmbH
Academically qualified engineer
Uwe Bledschun
Head of the Design Dept.
Academically qualified engineer
Lars Bohl
Quality Assurance Representative
LK/FK02..
Pressure gauge
Pressure Gauges
Service intended
All stainless steel pressure gauge.
Suitable for corrosive environments and gaseous or liquid media
that will not obstruct the pressure system.
Design
EN 837-1
Nominal size
63, 100 and 160 mm
Accuracy class per EN 837-1 /6
63 mm: 1.6
100 and 160 mm: 1.0
Scale ranges per EN 837-1 /5
63 mm: 0 ... 1 to 0 ... 1000 bar
100 mm: 0 ... 0.6 to 0 ... 1000 bar
160 mm: 0 ... 0.6 to 0 ... 1600 bar
or other equivalent units of pressure or vacuum.
Working pressure
63 mm: Steady: of full scale value
Fluctuating: B of full scale value
Short time: full scale value
100 and 160 mm: Steady: full scale value
Fluctuating: 0.9 x full scale value
Short time: 1.3 x full scale value
Operating temperature
Ambient: -40 ... +60 C
Medium: +200 C maximum
Temperature effect
When temperature of the pressure element deviates from
reference temperature (+20 C):
max. 0.4 %/10 K of true scale value
Ingress protection
IP 65 per EN 60 529 / IEC 529
Standard features
Pressure connection
Material: stainless steel 1.4571
Threaded entry (radial or back) per EN 873-1 /7.3
63 mm: G B (male), 14 mm flats
100 and 160mm: G B (male), 22 mm flats
Pressure element
Material: stainless steel 1.4571
< 100 bar: C-type
100 bar: helical type
Movement
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel Series Model 232.50
Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauges
PM 02.02
Approval German Lloyd
Dial
White aluminium with black lettering,
63 mm with pointer stop pin.
Pointer
Black aluminium
Case
Natural finish stainless steel,
with pressure relief in case top (63 mm)
or in case back (100 and 160 mm).
Ranges 10 bar with compensating valve to vent case.
Window
Laminated safety glass
Bezel ring
Cam ring (bayonet type), natural finish stainless steel
Optional extras
- Other pressure connection
- 3-hole surface or panel mounting flange, stainless steel
- 3-hole panel mounting flange, stainless steel, polished
- Triangular bezel, stainless steel, with clamp
- Alarm contacts (see data sheet AE 08.01)
- Transmitter (model 232.30 with combined Transmitter model
89X.34, see data sheet PM 02.04 and AE 08.02)
Special versions
Ammonia gauges (100 and 160 mm)
Scale in C for refrigerant R 717 (NH
3
),
Pressure range: -1 ... 0 ... 15 bar or
-1 ... 0 ... 26 bar
Specifications and dimensions given in this leaflet represent the state of engineering at the time of printing.
Modifications may take place and materials specified may be replaced by others without prior notice.
WIKA Alexander Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG
Alexander-Wiegand-Strae
.
63911 Klingenberg
( (0 93 72) 132- 0
.
Fax
(0 93 72) 132 - 406 / 414
http://www.wika.de
.
E-mail: [email protected]
Nominal
size
Dimensions
[mm]
Weight
[kg]
a b b b D D e f G h 1 SW
63 9.5 33 33 57 63 62 11.5 - G B 54 14 0.16
100 15.5 49.5 49.5 83 101 99 17.5 30 G B 87 22 0.60
160 15.5 49.5 49.5 83 161 159 17.5 50 G B 118 22 1.10
Standard pressure entry with parallel thread and seating to EN 837-1 /7.3.
State:
Pressure gauge model / Nominal size / Scale range / Size and location of connection / Optional extras required
Dimensions
Standard version
100 mm, radial bottom pressure entry 100 mm, lower back pressur e entry
2 1 1 2
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1) Centre back pressure entry
2) Plus 16 mm with pressure ranges 100 bar
3) Plus 16 mm with pressure range 1600 bar
1520 806.03 1520 814.03
10 bar with compensating valve
> 10 bar without compensating valve
10 bar with compensating valve
> 10 bar without compensating valve
Ordering information
WIKA Alexander Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG
Alexander-Wiegand-Strae 30
63911 Klingenberg Germany
Phone (+49) 93 72/132-0
Fax (+49) 93 72/132-406
E-Mail [email protected]
www.wika.de
A. Hawlik
Leiter Logistikzentrum 2
Manager Production and Logistics
W. Hnerth
Leiter Qualittssicherung
Quality Assurance Manager
2
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Konformittserklrung
Richtlinie 97 / 23 / EG
"Druckgerterichtlinie"
Wir erklren in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass
nachstehend genannte Produkte,
Druckmessgerte mit Rohrfeder,
gem gltigem Datenblatt mit der Richtlinie berein-
stimmen und dem Konformittsbewertungsverfahren
Modul H (Umfassende Qualittssicherung)
unterzogen wurden.
Declaration of Conformity
Directive 97 / 23 / EC
"Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)"
We declare under our sole responsibility,
that the products,
bourdon tube pressure gauges,
according to the current data sheet correspond with
the directive and were subjected to the conformity
assessment procedure Module H (full quality
assurance).
Dclaration de Conformit
Directive 97 / 23 / CE
"Directive Equipements sous Pression"
Nous dclarons sous notre propre responsabilit que,
les produits nomms ci-aprs
"manomtres tube manomtrique"
selon la fiche technique en vigueur, correspondent la
directive et ont t soumis au procd d'valuation de
conformit Module H (assurance de la qualit
globale).
*) fr maximal zulssigen Druck (PS) > 200 bar
Angewandte Norm:
EN 837-1 "Druckmessgerte mit Rohrfeder"
Die Bewertung und berwachung des Qualitts-
sicherungssystems erfolgt durch die benannte Stelle
TV Sddeutschland Bau und Betrieb GmbH
(Kennzeichen CE 0036).
*) for maximum allowable pressure PS > 200 bar
Applied standard:
EN 837-1 "Boudon tube pressure gauges"
Assessment and monitoring of the quality system
by notified body TV Sddeutschland Bau und
Betrieb GmbH (mark CE 0036).
*) pour pression maxi autorise (PS) > 200 bar
Norme utilise:
EN 837-1 "manomtres tube de Bourdon"
L'valuation et la surveillance du systme de gestion
de qualit sont effectues par le ci-nomm "TV
Sddeutschland Bau und Betrieb GmbH"
(numro d'immatriculation CE 0036).
WIKA- Daten-
Typ blatt *)
131.11 PM 01.05
131.12 PM 01.06
131.15 PM 01.07
212.20 PM 02.01
213.20 PM 02.01
232.50 PM 02.02
262.50 PM 02.02
233.50 PM 02.02
263.50 PM 02.02
232.30 PM 02.04
262.30 PM 02.04
233.30 PM 02.04
263.30 PM 02.04
211.11 PM 02.07
232.35 PM 02.11
212.53 PM 02.12
213.53 PM 02.12
WIKA- Daten-
Typ blatt *)
233.53 PM 02.12
232.36 PM 02.15
233.36 PM 02.15
231.11 PM 02.17
213.54 APM 23X.54
232.54 APM 23X.54
262.54 APM 23X.54
233.54 APM 23X.54
263.54 APM 23X.54
312.20 PM 03.01
311.11 PM 03.02
331.11 PM 03.02
341.11 PM 03.03
342.11 PM 03.03
332.11 PM 03.04
332.30 PM 03.05
333.30 PM 03.05
WIKA- Data-
Model sheet *)
131.11 PM 01.05
131.12 PM 01.06
131.15 PM 01.07
212.20 PM 02.01
213.20 PM 02.01
232.50 PM 02.02
262.50 PM 02.02
233.50 PM 02.02
263.50 PM 02.02
232.30 PM 02.04
262.30 PM 02.04
233.30 PM 02.04
263.30 PM 02.04
211.11 PM 02.07
232.35 PM 02.11
212.53 PM 02.12
213.53 PM 02.12
WIKA- Data-
Model sheet *)
233.53 PM 02.12
232.36 PM 02.15
233.36 PM 02.15
231.11 PM 02.17
213.54 APM 23X.54
232.54 APM 23X.54
262.54 APM 23X.54
233.54 APM 23X.54
263.54 APM 23X.54
312.20 PM 03.01
311.11 PM 03.02
331.11 PM 03.02
341.11 PM 03.03
342.11 PM 03.03
332.11 PM 03.04
332.30 PM 03.05
333.30 PM 03.05
WIKA- Fiche
Type technique *)
131.11 PM 01.05
131.12 PM 01.06
131.15 PM 01.07
212.20 PM 02.01
213.20 PM 02.01
232.50 PM 02.02
262.50 PM 02.02
233.50 PM 02.02
263.50 PM 02.02
232.30 PM 02.04
262.30 PM 02.04
233.30 PM 02.04
263.30 PM 02.04
211.11 PM 02.07
232.35 PM 02.11
212.53 PM 02.12
213.53 PM 02.12
WIKA- Fiche
Type technique *)
233.53 PM 02.12
232.36 PM 02.15
233.36 PM 02.15
231.11 PM 02.17
213.54 APM 23X.54
232.54 APM 23X.54
262.54 APM 23X.54
233.54 APM 23X.54
263.54 APM 23X.54
312.20 PM 03.01
311.11 PM 03.02
331.11 PM 03.02
341.11 PM 03.03
342.11 PM 03.03
332.11 PM 03.04
332.30 PM 03.05
333.30 PM 03.05
D GB F
LK/FK01
Thermometer
Thermometers
TM 32.02
V- Form Model 32
Machine Glass Thermometer
Service intended
Universal application in plant, machine, tank and apparatus construc-
tion as well as for central and large heating systems.
Measuring principle
Liquid expansion
Limit of error
DIN 16 195
Pressure rating of stem
6 bar maximum (without thermowell)
Stem
10 mm diameter
6.5 mm diameter with NS 200 x 36 with union nut M 24 x 1.5
Case
Aluminium, brass colour anodised
Lettering
printed with special ink, protected by anodised finish
Thermometer glass insert
Rod shape, prismatic capillaries
Nominal size
110, 150 and 200 mm
Approval German Lloyd*
* only straight design and 90 angle design
2
Nominal size 110 x 30 mm
Standard features
Design of connection
Connection E, male thread
Straight design ( DIN 16 181 )
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form B to DIN )
G A, M 16 x 1.5 (Form B1 to DIN )
Male thread screwed into case
Length of stem l
1
= 30, 40, 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
90angle design ( DIN 16 182 )
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form S to DIN )
G A, M 16 x 1.5 (Form S1 to DIN )
Male thread inserted into case, removable
Length of stem l
1
= 30, 40, 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
135angle design
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5
G A, M 16 x 1.5
Male thread screwed into case
Length of stem l
1
= 30, 40, 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
Nominal size 150 x 36 mm
Standard features
Design of connection
Connection E, male thread
Straight design ( DIN 16 185)
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form B to DIN )
G A, M 27 x 2
Male thread screwed into case
Length of stem l
1
= 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
90 angle design ( DIN 16 186 )
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form S to DIN )
G A, M 27 x 2
Male thread inserted into case, removable
Length of stem l
1
= 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
135 angle design
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5
G A, M 27 x 2
Male thread screwed into case
Length of stem l
1
= 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
Scale ranges
Scale range
C
Scale
spacing
C
Limit of error
C
Thermometric
liquid
- 30 ... + 50 2
0 ... 60
1
1.5
0 ... 100
0 ... 120
2 2
0 ... 160 4 4
0 ... 200 5 5
blue, wetting
Models
Model Location of stem DIN
G 3200 straight DIN 16 181
W 3201 90 angle DIN 16 182
W 3202 135 angle -
Scale ranges
Scale range
C
Scale
spacing
C
Limit of error
C
Thermometric
liquid
- 60 ... + 40 2 red, wetting
- 30 ... + 50
2
0 ... 60
1
1.5
0 ... 100
0 ... 120
2
0 ... 160
0 ... 200
2
4
blue, wetting
Models
Model Location of stem DIN
G 3210 straight DIN 16 185
W 3211 90 angle DIN 16 186
W 3212 135 angle -
3
TM 32.02
Nominal size 200 x 36 mm
Standard features
Design of connection
Connection E, male thread
Straight design ( DIN 16 189 )
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form B1 to DIN )
G A, M 27 x 2 (Form B to DIN )
Male thread screwed into case
Length of stem l
1
= 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
90angle design ( DIN 16 190 )
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form S1 to DIN )
G A, M 27 x 2 (Form S to DIN )
Male thread inserted into case, removable
Length of stem l
1
= 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
135angle design
Male thread
G A, M 20 x 1.5 (Form B1 to DIN )
G A, M 27 x 2 (Form B to DIN )
Male thread screwed into case
Length of stem l
1
= 63, 100, 160, 250 or 400 mm
Cu-alloy
Design of connection (of choise)
Connection no. 3, union nut
Straight design ( DIN 16 189 )
Union nut
G , M 20 x 1.5 (Form C1 to DIN )
G , M 27 x 2 (Form C to DIN )
M 24 x 1.5 (Form F to DIN )
Connection piece screwed into case, removable
Length of stem l
1
Form C1: l
1
= 89, 126, 186, 276 or 426 mm
Form C: l
1
= 93, 130, 190, 280 or 430 mm
Form F: l
1
= 155, 215, 275, 295, 355 or 415 mm
Union nut and connection piece in Cu-alloy, tube in St. 35 steel
90angle design ( DIN 16 190 )
Union nut
G , M 20 x 1.5 (Form C1 to DIN )
G , M 27 x 2 (Form C to DIN )
M 24 x 1.5 (Form F to DIN )
Connection piece inserted into case, removable
Length of stem l
1
Form C1: l
1
= 89, 126, 186, 276 or 426 mm
Form C: l
1
= 93, 130, 190, 280 or 430 mm
Form F: l
1
= 155, 215, 275, 295, 355 or 415 mm
Union nut and connection piece in Cu-alloy, tube in St. 35 steel
135angle design ( DIN 16 191 )
Union nut
G , M 20 x 1.5 (Form C1 to DIN )
G , M 27 x 2 (Form C to DIN )
M 24 x 1.5 (Form F to DIN )
Connection piece screwed into case, removable
Length of stem l
1
Form C1: l
1
= 89, 126, 186, 276 or 426 mm
Form C: l
1
= 93, 130, 190, 280 or, 430 mm
Form F: l
1
= 155, 215, 275, 295, 355 or, 415 mm
Union nut and connection piece in Cu-alloy, tube in St. 35 steel
Optional extras (for all nominal sizes)
- Dual scale F/C
- Other scale ranges
- Male thread made of other materials
- Thermowells per DIN (see data sheet TM 90.01)
made of Cu-alloy, steel, stainless steel or other materials
Scale ranges
Scale range
C
Scale
spacing
C
Limit of error
C
Thermometric
liquid
- 60 ... + 40 red, wetting
- 30 ... + 50
2
0 ... 60 1.5
0 ... 100
0 ... 120
1
2
0 ... 160
0 ... 200
2 4
blue, wetting
Models
Model Location of stem DIN
G 3220 straight DIN 16 189
W 3221 90 angle DIN 16 190
W 3222 135 angle DIN 16 191
Specifications and dimensions given in this leaflet are correct at the time of printing.
Modifications may take place and materials specified may be replaced by others without prior notice.
WIKA Alexander Wiegand GmbH & Co. KG
Alexander-Wiegand-Strae
.
63911 Klingenberg
( (0 93 72) 132 -0
.
Fax
(0 93 72) 132 -406 / 414
http://www.wika.de
.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Dimensions in mm
Nominal
size
a
1
a
2
B d d
1
G G
1
H H
1
SW
Weight in kg
22 G 3/8 A
21 M 16 x 1.5
22
26 G A
110 44 20 30 10
25 M 20 x 1.5
- 110 130
27
0.250
26 G A
25 M 20 x 1.5
27
G A
150 46 21 36 10
32
M 27 x 2
- 150 170
32
0.300
26 G A G
25 M 20 x 1.5 M 20 x 1.5
27
G A G
10
32
M 27 x 2 M 27 x 2
200 46 21 36
6.5 - - M 24 x 1.5
200 220
32
0.350
Ordering information
State: Model / Nominal size / Scale range / Design and size of connection / Length of stem I
1
/ Optional extras required
3073 106.01
3073 114.01
Design of connection no. 3, union nut (only with nominal size 200)
( Basic connection for thermowells per DIN, Form CD, CE,CS )
3073 130.01
3073 181.01
Dimensions
Design of connection E, male thread
Straight 90 angle 135 angle
Straight 90 angle 135 angle
3073 092.01
3073 122.01
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Pressure gauge and test valve
FK 02
LK 08....
LV/FV03
Ball valve
Operating, Assembly and Maintenance Recommendation
for Ball Valves
Index: Page
1. General 2
2. Safety instructions 2
3. Transport 2
4. Storage 3
5. Functioning 3
6. Installation 3
7. Initial operation 4
8. Maintenance 4
9. Troubleshooting 4
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1. General:
- When making inquiries or spare part orders please always quote our order no. and, if
possible, the ball valve type and year of manufacture.
- We assume no liability in cases of disregard of operating or safety instructions or of faulty
installation or maintenance.
- Please refer to all data on further automation equipment such as drives, actuators,
electrovalves, limit switches etc.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to take back customer-specific valves.
2. Safety instructions:
- Maintenance, assembly and repair work may only be carried out by duly authorised and
qualified personnel.
- The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages or any other occurrences resulting from
changes made without consulting the manufacturer or use of parts other than original parts.
- These operating instructions do not replace any national accident prevention regulations or
local safety regulations; they are invariably subordinate to these.
- Observe the following before carrying out any repair or maintenance work:
Always turn off the power supply of the drives before carrying out repair or
maintenance work (danger of bruising!).
Make sure that no-one puts the plant into operation.
Evacuate the pipe, prevent pressure build-up or retention.
Inform yourself on possible dangers emanating from residues of operating material;
wear safety gloves and goggles etc. as necessary.
Let valves cool off if necessary.
Ensure that limit values relating to pressure, temperature and the operating material are
not exceeded.
3. Transport:
- Valves should be transported to the building site in a firm packing.
- Do not attach cranes or elevators to the handle or to any mounted drive to prevent damage.
- Check valves for any transport damage immediately upon delivery and report as necessary.
We assume no liability for transport damages that have not been duly reported.
- 2 -
4. Storage:
- Ball valves must always be stored either completely opened or completely closed. We
advise storing them completely opened to prevent damage to the ball surface.
- Valves that are not needed immediately should be fitted with a protective cap and stored in a
well-aired, dry room.
5. Functioning:
- Ball valves serve as shut-off devices in plants, where they are screwed or welded into the
pipe system.
- Ball valves are OPEN/CLOSE devices which are generally opened and closed by rotation
through 90. The closing direction according to DIN standards is achieved by rotating the
handele clockwise. They are not intended for throttling or regulating the flow of medium,
and intermediate positions are therefore not permissible.
- Granulate ball valves of the 400 and 190TR series are characterised by bearings located on
either side of the ball and valve sealing on one side only. Granulate ball valves have proven
themselves idelly suited to use with critical media which contain solids or are highly
viscous. The packing on the incoming side is not directly exposed to the flow. This prevents
product material from getting jammed between the ball and housing wall as the ball valve
closes. It is essential that the material always flows in the right direction through the ball
valve.
6. Installation:
- The piplines must be cleaned or flushed before installation, so that any residues and foreign
bodies do not get into the ball valves.
- Should the valves be dirty or contaminated, then set the ball previously to 45 and blow the
interior clean with oil-free comressed air. Then clean the housing.
- Lead the piplines free of stress up to valve to be installed.
- Ensure that the ball valves are in their open position.
- Place the fitting between the pipes using a crane or elevator if necessary. Tighten the flange
screws in opposite directions with the appropriate torque.
- Caution: There is only one permissible direction of flow through type 400 and 190TR
granulate ball valves. The valve should close clockwise and should be mounted facing
horizontally or vertically downward. The piping upstream and downstream of the valve
should be straight over a length of approx. 3x its nominal width, and the valve should be
easily accessible.
- Protect the interior parts of the valve before carrying out any welding (observe maximum
tolerable temperature of gasket!).
- 3 -
7. Initial operation
- Read and ensure compliance with all operating instructions and check that operating
conditions are as required and the valves has been installed correctly.
- Flush the piping with valves fully opened before testing their function.
- After completing the installation and before putting the valve into operation, check that it
works properly by opening and closing it several times.
- Make sure that the valve works perfectly and that it turns in the right direction.
8. Maintenance:
- The ball valves are designed so that when used as intended no maintenance work at all is
required over a period of 3 years.
- To test the function, the valves should be moved open and closed according to loading every
6 or 12 months thus to confirm safe and leak-free operation.
- It is advisable to check the flange and selector shaft packing for leakage after prolonged
operation.
- In the event of rough operating conditions flush the ball valve via the provided borings if
necessary.
9. Troubleshooting:
Leakage at the selector shaft
This work can be done in the built-in condition and with the line under pressure.
However, it is prossible to do this work only under increased safety precautions. It should
also be observed that this work may be done under no circumstances at very high or very
low temperatures, with combustible media or with aggressive substances.
Leakage at the ball
For this work the ball valve must be dismantled from the pipeline and only trained skilled
personnel should be entrusted with this work.
Please turn to us if you have any questions or before attempting repair in the event of
operating trouble.
- 4 -
FV28
Safety valve
Betriebsanleitung Operating instructions
Ausgabe Februar 2002 February 2002 edition
Instructions de service Instrucciones de servicio
Edition fvrier 2002 Edicin febrero 2002
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1 Contents
1 Contents 19
2 General 19
3 Testing/marking 19
4 Pressure 20
5 Function of the safety valve 20
6 Functional tightness of the safety valve 21
7 Medium 21
8 Temperature of the medium and
environmental temperature 22
9 Choice of spring 22
10 Safety valves with bellows 23
11 Safety valves built into installations 23
11.1 Open bonnet 23
11.2 Regular lifting operation 23
11.3 Forces acting on the safety valve 23
11.4 Connections 23
11.5 Orientation of safety valves 24
11.6 Flow-through 24
11.7 Condensation 24
11.8 Transfer of vibrations from the
installation 24
11.9 Discharge pipe 25
11.10 Unfavourable environmental conditions 25
11.11 Leaks caused by impurity 25
11.12 Protection during storage and
transportation 25
11.13 Corrosion protection 25
11.14 Maintenance 25
11.15 Identification of safety valves 25
11.16 Lever safety valves 25
12 Setting instructions for spring loaded safety
valves 26
12.1 Lifting device H3 26
12.2 Lifting device H4 26
12.3 Spring replacement 26
13 Handling 27
14 Supplementary loading system 27
15 Combined Safety Valve and Bursting Disc 28
16 Unexpected conditions 28
17 Product overview 28
18 Declarations of Conformity 30
2 General
The following general notes refer to directly
loaded and controlled safety valves (with supple-
mentary loading system).
In order for a safety valve to be able to fulfil the
purpose for which it is installed, all components
are manufactured to great precision. Only this
precision allows precise functioning. Safety
valves must therefore be handled with care.
Failure could endanger people, animals and
installations. Even a correctly functioning safety
valve can cause hazards, and this has to be taken
into account.
The following risks could ensue:
a.) The safety valve does not work correctly or is
dimensioned wrongly: the pressure equip-
ment bursts. Hazard caused through the
bursting itself and by the hot, poisonous and
aggressive medium.
b.) The safety valve operates correctly: medium
escapes: danger from hot, poisonous and
aggressive medium.
c.) The safety valves leaks: danger from hot,
poisonous and aggressive medium.
d.) Other dangers caused through the handling
of safety valves: these are, e. g., risk of injury
from sharp edges, heavy weight, ...).
In order to minimise the risks from these hazards,
the operating instructions must be adhered to at
all times. They have been developed through
practical experience and from the requirements
dictated by the regulations. As a rule these
regulations must always be adhered to with
priority over the recommendations given below.
Sets of rules:
Pressure Vessel and Steam Boiler Ordinance
TRD 421, 721,
TRB 403, 801 No. 45,
AD-Merkbltter,
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC,
ASME Code,
API 526, 520
and others
We are in possession of the appropriate product-
related certificates to certify that the sets of rules
are satisfied and therefore to certify safety.
LESER is certified pursuant to DIN EN ISO 9001
(quality management systems), pursuant to DIN
EN ISO 14000 (envi ronmental management
system) and Module D of the Pressure Equipment
Directive (quality assurance in production). This
ensures that all quality requirements and the
environment are complied with.
3 Testing/marking
After setting and testing, each safety valve is
sealed by LESER or by the expert of an official
acceptance organisation at the customers re-
quest (such as TV, Germanischer Lloyd, ...).
If the marking is brought up by means of an im-
pact stamp, etc., the safety valve may not be
damaged. Deformations may lead to leakage or
the destruction of the safety valve. An impact
stamp should not be used especially with thin
walls.
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Safety valves have a type test approval plate with
the following data:
- data of order
- technical data
- test pressure
- VdTV type test approval number
- CE marking and identification number of the
notified body
- further information such as the UV stamp with
safety valves approved by ASME
For safety valves without type test approval, only
the order data and technical data are included.
Further marks required are either cast in, or, for
safety valves with threaded connections, punch-
ed in. Safety valves with a heating jacket receive
a separate plate for the heating jacket.
If technical changes are made, it should always
be checked to see whether the identification has
to be adjusted. Only trained personnel may make
changes on valves and identifications (refer to
section 11.14).
4 Pressure
Definitions:
a.) Test pressure: the pressure that LESER sets
the safety valve at. There is ambient pressure
on the outlet side of the safety valve.
b.) Set pressure: the pressure at which the safety
valve responds to the plant.
c.) Opening pressure: the pressure where the
safety valve drains the recognised mass flow
(this may also be given as the difference from
the set pressure in % opening pressure
difference).
d.) Reseating pressure: the pressure where the
safety valve closes complete (this may also
be gi ven as the di fference from the set
pressure in % blow down).
e.) Operating pressure: the pressure that the
plant is constantly run with.
f.) Built-up back pressure: pressure built up on
the outlet side by flow losses when blowing
off.
g.) Superimposed back pressure: the pressure in
the discharge line when this is part of a
system with pressures greater than the am-
bient pressure.
h.) Back pressure: the total of built up and su-
perimposed back pressure.
Pressure shall be stated as overpressure [bar g or
psig] above ambient pressure.
If not stated otherwise, LESER always sets the
set pressure specified by the customer at ambi-
ent pressure on the outlet side (test pressure =
set pressure).
If there is a pressure on the outlet side (super-
imposed back pressure), this produces a force
exerted on the rear side of the disc. This in-
creases set pressure by exactly the value of this
pressure. If the superimposed back pressure is
constant, it is possible to set the differential
pressure by reducing the test pressure by the
back pressure (test pressure set pressure).
If there is no superimposed back pressure, the
set pressure drops. The back pressure provided
may not be exceeded because then it would also
fall below the set pressure.
The maximum pressure that a safety valve may
be operated with regardless of the test pressure
depends upon a number of factors. Among them
are:
- the selection of materials
- the medium temperature
- the design pressure
- the flange pressure stages
- miscellaneous
This should be taken into consideration when
selecting the safety valve.
The operational pressure must in the long-term
be a least 5 % below the reseating pressure.
Otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that the valve
will close securely after working (exception: if the
valve is fitted with an supplementary loading
system, refer to section 14).
5 Function of the safety valve
It is necessary to have a performance certificate
to ensure that it is possible to drain the required
mass flow from the safety valve if necessary.
Pipes going to the safety valves have to be fitted
in such a way as to prevent large hydrodynamic
losses, and the edges at the pipe inlet should be
at least chamfered but preferably rounded. The
notes on dimensioning given in the regulations,
standards and manufacturers information sheets
must be adhered to.
The functi on of safety val ves may onl y be
switched off with shut-off elements if it is ensured
that the appropriate pressure device is protected
against overpressure by other safety equipment
or is not in operation.
Flawless functioning is guaranteed to the built-up
back pressure on the outlet side of a maximum of
15 % of the test pressure minus the super-
imposed back pressure (if available).
Built-up and superimposed back pressures may
be compensated up to 35 % of the set pressure
with a stainless steel bellows specially designed
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for it because the force exerting itself on the rear
side of the disc is compensated for. The function
and set pressure remain constant. If it is not clear
whether the bel l ows compensates for back
pressure, LESER shoul d be contacted. The
application limits of the bellows for pressure and
temperature may not be exceeded (refer to
section 10).
If discharge lines have equipment that prevents
rainwater or foreign matter from penetrating, this
equipment may not obstruct the safety valves in
freely and completely blowing off.
The blow-off pipe has to be dimensioned using
the max. back pressure and the corresponding
temperature. It should be laid in a streamlined
fashi on and shoul d not be opposi te other
branches to ensure that it does not impair func-
tioning or cause damage to the safety valve. The
flowthrough and the functioning of safety valves
have also to be guaranteed if blow-off systems
have multiple uses.
During blowing-off, reaction forces work on the
safety valve itself, the pipes connected to it and
the fixed mounts. The size of the reactive force is
particularly important for the dimensioning of the
fixed mounts.
The following points have to be taken into con-
sideration:
- static, dynamic or thermal loads from the pipe
leading to or from the safety valve must not act
on the valve.
- Safety valves must be fixed as defined in the
drawing. Omitting or removing mounts can
result in damage if as a result excessively high
forces or tensions occur.
- Refer also to section 11.3.
6 Functional tightness of the safety valve
One has to expect a slight leakiness with all
safety valves with metallic seals. Persons, the
envi ronment and i nstal l ati ons must not be
endangered by the escaping medium.
Safety valves with soft seals seal much more
reliably than those with metallic seals. LESER
offers a range of elastomer materials for different
applications. The elastomers must be matched to
the medium and its pressure and temperature.
All LESER products are inspected for damage
and leaks. In order to prevent damage during
transportation all products are packed with
protectors on flange sealing surfaces, sealing lips
and threads. They should be removed before as-
sembly (refer to section 11.12).
Before mounting the valve in the installation it
must be visually inspected and then its tightness
shoul d be checked whi l e the i nstal l ati on i s
switched on.
Sealing surfaces are precisely machined. The
ti ghtness i s achi eved, e. g., by hardeni ng,
tempering, precise grinding and lapping. This
makes safety valves vulnerable to impact, so they
may develop leaks as a result of vibrations. The
following notes are to be observed:
- During transportation, fitting and operation
safety val ves must be protected from
vibrations.
- Safety valves must be transported with care.
E. g., the lever must never be used as a carrying
handl e and the safety val ve must not be
dropped.
The force between the seat and the disc falls as a
function of rising operating pressure. Therefore the
probability of leaks also rises when the operating
pressure is close to the set pressure (refer to
section 4). Damaged or contaminated sealing
surfaces in particular tend to develop leaks.
7 Medium
Any moving parts have to be protected from
abrasive/corrosive media as then the danger
develops of seizure or sticking. This can be done
by servicing the valve each time it has operated
or by the use of stainless steel/elastomer bellows.
The limits of application for the bellows have to
be observed.
The possibility of leaking sealing surfaces in the
case of abrasive media must be considered.
Dangerous media must not enter the environ-
ment. In doubt the safety valve must be replaced
after it has operated.
Soft sealing discs can compensate for minor
damage to the seat. In every case the limits of
application and medium consistency for the
elastomer material have to be observed.
The strength of individual components (e. g.,
body, spindle, spring, ...) can be decreased
through abrasion. This may lead to leaks or to the
pressure equipment bursting. If abrasive media
occur, shorter servi ce i nterval s shoul d be
observed.
The sealing surfaces must not stick together.
This can be prevented by:
- regular lifting operation (refer to section 11.2)
- heating or cooling to prevent the seat from
sticking
- other measures which prevent sticking.
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Corrosion damage to body components and
internal components cannot be spotted easily in
all cases. Therefore it must be ensured that the
media to be secured do not attack the materials
the safety valve is made from. If this possibility
cannot be excluded, monitoring and servicing
have to be adapted to this situation accordingly.
Special materials can be selected on request.
Lubricants based on mineral oils are used as an
aid during installation and without special pre-
cautions they will get in contact with the medium.
The following points have to be observed:
- Lubri cants/auxi l i ary medi a can reach the
medium and contaminate it or cause a chemical
reaction.
- Lubricants can be washed out and make the
dismantling of the safety valve more difficult.
- Safety val ves can be desi gned as oi l and
grease-free types. For these types the surfaces
are cleaned from all residues containing mineral
oil and specialist lubricants are used.
- Bellows prevent the contact of medium and
lubricant.
8 Temperature of the medium and
environmental temperature
Minimum and maximum temperatures are given
for LESER safety valves. They always refer to the
medium temperature that may simultaneously be
the ambient temperature. Therefore, the ambient
temperature has to be taken into consideration
under extreme climatic conditions such as in
Scandinavia.
It is necessary to observe the influence of the
medium temperatures on the maximum permitted
pressure. If expansion limits drop at higher
temperatures or if it tends to be brittle at low
temperatures, this lowers the maximum permitted
temperatures. Please observe the regulations in
the appropriate sets of rules and the manufac-
turers specifications.
If the safety valve is supposed to be insulated,
the bonnet and the cooling zones (if there are
any) have to be free to prevent the springs from
heating up impermissibly.
In case of setting the pressure of safety valves
and ambient temperatur, they can be adjusted for
working at an increased temperature by making
use of a correcti on factor. Thi s makes i t
unnecessary for the valve to be adjusted at the
i ncreased temperature, ( procedure: Col d
differential test pressure acc. to the LESER com-
pany standard LWN 001.78).
During the operation of safety valves, media can
freeze, which prevents opening and closing. This
can happen if the temperature falls below the
freezing point of the medium with media that
congeal i n col d the vi scosi ty may drop
significantly or if there are freezing vapours
contained in the medium. Icing-up is increased
by the expansion of gases as this causes the
temperature to fall further. If there is a danger of
icing, measures must be taken to ensure that the
safety valve works correctly.
Contact with hot or dangerously cold safety valve
surfaces must be prevented by appropriate
protective measures.
9 Choice of spring
The springs used by LESER are designed for
defined pressure ranges. The test pressure is
always the basis for selecting the spring (refer to
section 4). The functioning of the springs is
ensured if the spring is designed and used in
conformity with the sets of rules. When dismant-
ling the valves, the springs must not be swapped
as the functioning will be impaired if the wrong
spring is installed.
In extreme cases the spring will be fully com-
pressed (the turns touch each other) and then the
safety valve cannot work.
When changing the test pressure it must be
checked whether the spring/springs can be used
at the new pressure. This can be done by using
actual LESER spri ng tabl es. If they are not
available LESER has to be contacted. If the
spring does not permit the new test pressure it
must be replaced by a valid spring. Changed test
pressures always require that the whole safety
valve and its dimensioning are checked.
LESER spri ngs are marked unambi guousl y.
Springs which no longer can be identified or
damaged springs must not be used.
Spri ngs must not be reused i f i t cannot be
estimated how many load changes they have
experienced. This applies in particular to springs
from safety valves which have been exposed to
vibrations, as in this case the actual number of
l oad changes i s practi cal l y i mpossi bl e to
estimate.
The springs in LESER safety valves have been
coordinated with the material in the safety valve
with reference to the material. In unfavourable
cases, there may be influences leading increased
temperature or corrosion that make the following
actions necessary:
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Temperature influences:
As spring temperatures can depend on many
external conditions, no general temperature of
the medium can be specified as the limit of
application. They are always specific to the
installation and a judgement has to be made as
to which of the following measures need to be
taken:
- Using spring materials that are heat resistant or
tough at subzero temperatures
- Providing test pressure with a correction factor
to compensate for dropping set pressures at
higher temperatures (refer to section 8 for cold
adjustment)
- By the uti l i sati on of hi ghl y heat resi sti ng
materials in conjunction with cooling zones,
open bonnets and bellows, the effect of the
temperature on the spring is reduced.
Corrosion effects:
- Medium may get into the spring spaces if safety
valves do not have bellows. Corrosive/abrasive
media reduce the fatigue strength. This should
be taken into consideration with selecting,
designing and servicing.
- Spri ng materi al s wi th i ncreased corrosi on
resistance are possible (e. g., stainless steel,
Hastelloy, ...)
10 Safety valves with bellows
The pressure and temperature application limits
of bellows shall be complied with.
Defecti ve bel l ows are recogni sabl e by the
medium leaking out of the open bonnet or the
vent hole. Hazards from leaking medium must be
prevented.
Measures against leaking medium:
- Equi ppi ng the val ve wi th an i nspecti on
manometer and a drip container.
- In the case of open bonnets, the leaking of the
medium cannot be prevented if the bellows are
defective. Hazards have to be prevented, (e. g.,
by a sufficient safety distance, protective in-
stallations, utilisation only for harmless media).
Defective bellows must be replaced immediately
in order to secure the correct working of the
safety valve.
Stainless steel bellows for which the number of
load changes has been exceeded, or is unknown,
must be replaced. As a rule bellows should be
replaced whenever the valve is dismantled.
Moisture or dirt must not be allowed to enter into
the bonnet vi a the vent hol e. Appropri ate
protective measures (e. g., connections, pipes, ...)
must be taken.
11 Safety valves built into installations
11.1 Open bonnet
For open bonnets or lever valves, appropriate
measures must be taken to avoid contact with
movable parts (e. g., the spring) as otherwise
there is a danger of jamming. Medium can leak
out of the open bonnets or open spindle guides
of lever safety valves. It must be ensured that
l eaki ng medi um cannot cause hazards. A
sufficient safety distance has to be observed.
11.2 Regular lifting operation
Safety valves must be vented regularly in order
to check their functioning and to remove any
deposits. They can be opened if at least an
operating pressure of 85 % of the set press-
ure is present. Exceptions can only be allowed
if the functioning is checked regularly in a
di fferent way, e. g., by appropri ate short
servicing intervals. The valid regulations for the
application of safety valves have to be adhered
to.
After venting, the lever must move freely, i. e.
the lifting fork in the lifting device is not acting
on the spindle cap.
11.3 Forces acting on the safety valve
No high static, dynamic or thermal tensions
may be transmitted to the safety valves.
These can be caused by:
- Installation under tension (static)
- Reaction forces when blowing off (static)
- Vibrations (dynamic)
- Temperature expansion (thermal)
The following measures have to be taken:
- System must be able to expand
- Pipes of the installation must not be attached
in such a way that tensions are created.
- Utilisation of the safety valve brackets for
secure attachment to the installation.
- Preventing the installation from vibrating.
11.4 Connections
The connections/seals between the safety valve
and the plant shall be sufficiently sized. They
also have to be designed in accordance with
the sets of rules to prevent the connection from
failing (also refer to section 4 and 8 for this).
LESER is not responsible for the correct fitting
of seals for pipes leading into the valve and
pipes for blowing-off or other connections to
the safety valves. Therefore LESER will not
accept any liability for these.
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For the correct fitting one has to ensure that the
flange sealing surfaces are not damaged during
installation.
11.5 Orientation of safety valves
Confirmation by the TV Nord:
Directly-loaded safety valves are to be installed
in accordance with AD-A2 upright with respect
to the flow direction:
In addition AD-A2 requires that safety valves
must correspond to the state-of-the-art and be
suitable for the purpose for which they are
deployed.
Under the following conditions it is possible to
deviate from the upright installation direction,
and in our view it is also permissible.
E. g., the safety valves have been granted type
approval for horizontal installation and a note to
this effect is found in the VdTV-Merkblatt.
Adequate experience of installation in applica-
tions in an orientation other than upright is
available over an extended period. Therefore
this type of installation can be allowed after
discussion between operator, manufacturer and
the technical inspector who authorises the
installation. If applicable, additional measures
may need to be taken wi th regard to thi s
installation.
Therefore safety valves may, according to the
information provided above, be installed in
directions other than the one specified in AD-
A2.
If the conditions mentioned above have been
ful fi l l ed, the fol l owi ng poi nts have to be
observed when installing the valve in a direction
other than the upright direction.
- Drainage has to be built in, in order to prevent
medium or condensation from remaining in
parts which are important for the function of
the valve.
- The servicing has to be modified, e. g., the
functioning of the drainage has to be gua-
ranteed.
- LESER must be i nformed of the type of
installation in order to be able to agree to an
orientation deviating from upright.
11.6 Flow-through
The flow direction must be observed during
i nstal l ati on. I t can be recogni sed by the
following features:
Flow direction arrow on the body;
diagrams
- In the catalogue,
- In the operating instructions
- In the data sheets and
- In the installation instructions
11.7 Condensation
In the outlet chamber of safety valves or in
parts which are important to their functioning
(spring area, bellows area, ...) no medium or
condensation may remain as this might impair
the functioning of the safety valves.
The following points have to be observed:
- Drainage should always be carried out via the
blow-off pipe, which has to be laid sloping
downwards, downstream of the safety valve
so that it can drain itself (figure 3).
- Immediately downstream of the safety valve,
no upwards bend may be installed as then
correct drainage is not possible (figure 4).
- Bl ow-off pi pe must be provi ded wi th a
sufficiently large condensation drainage pipe,
which must be attached to the lowest point of
the pi pe. For pi pes l arger than nomi nal
diameter 40 the drainage pipe must be at
least of a nominal diameter 25. (In the case of
steam applications even larger diameters may
be necessary. In such cases the regulations
must be observed)
- LESER safety valves are not provided with a
drainage hole as the drainage must take place
via the blow-off pipe.
Excepti ons: Certai n regul ati ons requi re
drainage holes (e. g., on ships with varying
orientation on the water and indefinable pipe
slope). Safety valves which are intended for
such purposes are equipped with a drainage
hole. Such designs are only manufactured if
they are specifically ordered from LESER.
- It is possible to drill a drainage hole later at
the place intended for this purpose.
Caution: swarfs can cause damage which
may lead to leaks or to the failure of safety
valves.
- Drai nage pi pes must be l ai d sl opi ng
downwards and without waisting. It must be
possible to observe the outlet freely, any risks
the l eaki ng medi um may cause must be
prevented (e. g., through condensation steam
traps, drip container, filters, ...).
- Drainage holes without function must be
closed.
11.8 Transfer of vibrations from the installation
Any vibrations which might be transferred to the
safety valve must be prevented. Where this is
not possible the safety valve must be de-
coupled from the installation, e. g., via bellows,
pipe bends, ....
Pressure variations or surges in the medium
also can lead to dangerous vibrations of the
safety valve. This also has to be avoided.
Where the transfer of vibrations cannot be
prevented, damping systems can be built in,
e. g., o-ring dampers.
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11.9 Discharge pipe
When a safety valve is blowing off, in addition
to the general hazards from the medium, the
following hazards have to be expected
(refer to section 2):
- High flow rates
- High temperatures
- Noise emissions
In this context the following has to be observed:
- For steam or gases the blow-off pipe should
point upwards in order to allow blowing off
without danger.
- For liquids the blow-off pipe should point
downwards so that the medium can com-
pletely drained out of the blow-off chamber.
- The outlet flange of safety valves or the blow-
off pipe must point in such a direction that no
danger is caused by the medium blowing out.
These are the options:
- Blowing off into a container
- Safety valve and blowing-off pipes without
direct access
- Design with silencer
11.10 Unfavourable environmental conditions
All LESER safety valves which could corrode
are painted with a protective coating during
manufacture which protects the safety valve
during storage and transportation. In corrosive
environments a further corrosion protection is
required (refer to section 11.13). Under extreme
conditions, we recommend stainless steel
safety val ves. The suppl ementary l oadi ng
system may not be given a protective coating.
Media from outside (e. g., rain water or dirt/dust)
in the blowing-off pipe and near components
important for the operating (e. g., guides with
open bonnets) have to be avoided. By analogy,
the statements made in section 7 apply.
Simple preventive measures are possible:
- Protection of the blow-off chamber from
extraneous media and dirt
- Protection of the parts important to operating
from extraneous media and dirt.
11.11 Leaks caused by impurity
Impurities must not remain in the installation
(e. g., welding beads, sealing material such as
hemp/Teflon tape, screws, etc.). One option for
avoiding extraneous bodies in the system is to
rinse the system before commissioning.
In the case of leaks caused by contamination
between the sealing surfaces, the safety valve
can be vented to clean the surfaces. If this does
not remove the leak, one of the sealing surfaces
is probably damaged. In this case the safety
valve has to receive maintenance.
11.12 Protection during storage and transportation
All protective devices for transportation and
handling have to be removed before installing
the safety valve.
After installation, the protection for the lever
must be removed from the bonnet as otherwise
the safety valve cannot be vented. The lever
must move freely, i. e. it must be in its initial
position and the coupling at the spindle must
not be connected to the lever.
In the case of lever safety valves, the wooden
wedge, which protects the sealing surfaces
from damage during transportation, has to be
removed.
11.13 Corrosion protection
Moving parts and parts important to the oper-
ating must not be impaired. E. g., the blowing-
off chamber and the spindle guide must not be
varnished.
The additional load must not be coated with
protective paint (refer also to section 14).
11.14 Maintenance
Safety valves may only be serviced by skilled
staff.
LESER cannot speci fy the mai ntenance
intervals as they depend on many factors:
- Corrosive, aggressive and abrasive media
lead to rapid wear and shortened mainten-
ance intervals
- Frequent operating shortens the maintenance
intervals
- Maintenance intervals have to be agreed
between the operator, the inspector and the
manufacturer. Inspections must be carried out
at the time of the regular outside and inside
examinations of the pressure equipment.
11.15 Identification of safety valves
Before fitting safety valves the documentation
must be checked in order to ensure that the
correct valve has been selected for fitting.
11.16 Lever safety valves
The set pressure of l ever safety val ves i s
defined by the mass and the position of the
loading weights. It is not allowed to change
them.
Additional loading weights must not be added.
It is not allowed to use the lever to hang on any
parts, e. g., clothes, ...
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12 Setting instructions for spring loaded
safety valves
The following operating instructions only apply to
valves without additional equipment. If there is
additional equipment (such as O-ring dampers,
proximity switches, bellows, ...), please refer to
the corresponding assembly instructions.
12.1 Lifting device H3
Remove shaft (45).
Pull lever (43) out to the side.
Loosen hexagonal head screw (84).
Unscrew and remove lever cover (41).
Loosen lock nut (19).
1)
Turn adjusting screw (18) to the required set
pressure.
Pay attention to the admissible pressure range
of the spring!
Clockwise turning of adjusting screw increase
the spring tension, giving a higher set pressure.
Anti cl ockwi se turni ng of adj usti ng screw
reduces the spring tension, giving a lower set
pressure.
Reassemble in reverse order and lock at the set
pressure.
Figure 1
12.2 Lifting device H4
Loosen the spring cover (41) and simultan-
eously press the lever (43) in the direction of the
bonnet so that the lifting fork (44) comes free.
Remove the lever cover (41).
Loosen the lock nut (19).
1)
Turn adjusting screw (18) as described in
lifting device H3. Pay attention to the ad-
missible pressure range of the spring!
Reassemble in reverse order and lock at the set
pressure.
Figure 2
12.3 Spring replacement
The following items refer to the figures shown
on pages 3/40-3/42 of the LESER complete
catalogue.
1. Loosen the existing lead seal.
2. Press the lever (43) towards the middle until it
reaches the stop so that the lifting fork (44) no
longer holds the spindle cap (46).
3. Loosen and remove the lever cover (41).
4. Loosen the spindle cap (46) from the spindle (12),
remove the securing ring (91) and the pin (74).
5. Loosen the lock nut (19) of the adjusting screw
(18).
6.
1)
Turn the adjusting screw (18) anticlockwise to
remove all spring tension.
7. Remove the hex. nuts (56) from the flange of the
bonnet (9).
8. Lift off the bonnet (9).
9. Remove the uper spring plate (16).
10. Lift off the spring (54) and remove lower spring
plate (16) and split rings (14).
11. Remove spindle (12) with guide (8) and disc (7).
12. Carefully clean seat (5) and disc (7), and if re-
quired body internals.
13. Refit spindle (12) with guide (8) and disc (7).
14. Fit the split rings (14) into spindle groove and
retain with the securing ring (59); slip on lower
spring plate (16) to locate on split rings (14).
15. Replace spring (54).
16. Slip on the upper spring plate (16) onto the
spindle (12).
17. Align adjusting screw (18), and bonnet (9). over
the spindle (12) and refit.
18. Fit and tighten the hex. nuts (56).
19.
1)
Load the spring (54) to obtain the required set
pressure. Clockwise rotation of adjusting screw
(18) increases pressure. Anticlockwise rotation of
adjusting screw (18) reduces pressure.
20. Tighten the lock nut (19) onto the adjusting screw
(18).
21. Refit and secure spindle cap (46) by pin (74) and
securing ring (91).
22. Screw-on the lever cover (41).
23. Pull the lever (43) towards the middle so that the
lifting fork (44) is pushed under the spindle cap
(46).
24. Test spindle will lift correctly by pulling lever.
These instructions are applicable for relief valves,
safety valves and safety relief valves.
1)
Caution: During all work the spindle has to be
secured against twisting in order to prevent dam-
age to the sealing surfaces.
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To be observed:
The pressure setting is wire-locked and sealed
against unauthorized alteration. The rules of
the TV, agreed by the manufacturer, require
the fitting of a type test approval plate stating
the correct valve data. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for any changes to
set pressure or other alterations after despatch
from our factory. I n case of necessary
modifications we recommend returning the
valve to our supervision of the TV or any
suitable inspecting authority.
13 Handling
There is a risk of injury from sharp edges and
burrs. For this reason all parts have to be handled
with caution.
There is a risk from safety valves falling over.
They always have to be secured adequately.
Duri ng di smantl i ng the spri ng must not be
tensed. Otherwise there is the danger of injury
from fl yi ng parts. Observe the i nstal l ati on
instructions for the relevant safety valves!
Before dismantling is must always be checked
whether there is, or could be, any, and if it is the
case which, medium there is inside the bonnet.
High risk of injury, chemical burns or poison-
ing if there is any remaining medium inside the
safety valve.
One should use conventional high quality tools in
order or minimise the risks arising from bad
quality or mismatched tools. Any necessary
special tools are indicated in the installation
instructions
Safety val ves may onl y be di smantl ed and
assembled by skilled staff.
The training can be carried out:
- In the workshop by experienced staff
- At LESER in training seminars
- By means of LESER documentation, e. g., vi-
deos, operation instructions, catalogues, insta-
llation instructions
The maintenance staff must be informed about
the risks during dismantling and installing the
safety valves.
Contamination and damage to the safety valve
must be avoided. Suitable cartons, protective
covers for the flanges, transportation foil, trans-
portation palettes, ... are to be used. The pack-
agi ng must be compl etel y removed before
installation as otherwise the function of the safety
valve cannot be guaranteed.
The safety valves have to be handled with caution
as otherwise the vulnerable sealing surfaces can
be damaged or the safety valve might even be
rendered useless.
Safety valves must be stored in a dry place. The
optimum storage temperature is 2 C to 40 C. In
the case of o-ring discs temperatures below
freezing should if possible be avoided. The
temperature resistance, in particular of the o-ring
materials, has to be taken into account.
Upper limit for storage: 50 C
Lower limit for storage: -10 C
14 Supplementary loading system
Even if the external energy supply (compressed
air) fails, the direct-loaded safety valve is still fully
functional. In this case the function is equivalent
to the LESER standard safety valve without
supplementary loading system.
The compressed air filter must be serviced at
regular intervals. This is carried out as specified
in the maintenance specifications.
The installation should contain an air dryer. The
compressed air should have a dew-point of min.
+2 C.
The maximum pressure of the air supply is 10
bar, the minimum pressure is 3.5 bar. If the
pressure rises above or falls below that specified
interval, this may lead to temporary or permanent
faulty operating of the additional load. Result: the
safety valve does not function or it will work as a
standard valve without the supplementary loading
system.
The supplementary loading system should be
serviced and checked at least once a year by
specially trained staff. For this essential work
LESER offers a maintenance service which may
be incorporated in a service agreement. Training
and experience with handling the additional load
in combination with the safety valves are abso-
lutely necessary.
The supplementary loading system has to be
fi tted i n accordance to the regul ati ons and
specifications distributed by LESER. If correctly
serviced, failures due to contamination of the
pressure and control lines are impossible.
The control unit is to be protected from conta-
mination. It has to be ensured that it is always
closed. For special applications LESER offers an
encapsulated box enclosing the control unit.
The actuator on the safety valve itself must be
protected from contamination like the sliding
parts inside an open bonnet. Otherwise there is
the danger of jamming.
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Temperatures:
The controls and drives are designed for appli-
cation between 2 C and 60 C.
- At temperatures above 60 C the compressed
air connections must be as long as possible
and equipped with a water seal.
- The control unit and the actuator have to be
positioned in such a location that their temper-
ature will not exceed 60 C.
- At a temperature below 2 C there may the
danger of icing up, therefore it may be nece-
ssary to heat the control unit the control lines
and tapping lines.
The supplementary loading system is connected
to the safety valve via a coupling. The coupling
must not be blocked by objects. It is neither
necessary nor permitted to apply a protective
coating to the drive.
The pressure tapping lines must not be blocked.
If there are locking devices they have to be
designed in such a way that they cannot be
closed, e. g. by means of locking bars or seals.
LESER control units are equipped with a locking
device for maintenance purposes. They are
secured against locking by means of a locking
bar. This locking bar must not be removed.
The pressure swi tches are wi re-l ocked and
sealed. This seal indicates that the setting has
not been changed. Al l mani pul ati ons of the
pressure swi tches are not permi tted (e. g.,
opening the seal and modifying the adjustment,
opening the switching contacts, ...)!
If a locking screw called test gag is used during
the pressure testing of the installation it must be
removed after the pressure test.
15 Combined Safety Valve and Bursting Disc
The type test approval of the combination of
bursting discs of a certain manufacturer with
LESER safety val ve ensures that both the
functional and performance requirements are
complied with. You may enquire at LESER which
combinations are tested.
If it has been certified that combinations of
LESER safety valves and bursting discs of other
manufacturers satisfy the safety requirements,
they are permissible. This shall be certified in
each individual case.
The following should especially be observed:
- Operating instructions for the bursting disc.
- Safety val ves may not be swi tched off by
placing the bursting disc upstream.
- The intermediate space between the rear side
of the bursting disc and safety valve inlet
should be monitored.
- The alignment of the bursting disc: It should be
designed in such a fashion that it is not possi-
ble for it to be improperly aligned.
- The bursting disc has to be free of fragments,
bursting disc components may not get into the
inlet connecting pieces of the safety valve thus
impairing functioning.
- Sets of rules with reference to bursting discs
(AD-A1, ASME, ...)
16 Unexpected conditions
Not all errors can be always prevented up to
100 %.
However, their consequences must be estimated
and reduced by:
- A risk analysis for the complete installation
- An estimate of the risk with the possible dam-
age that can be caused
- Instructions about the measures to be taken in
the case of a fault occurring
- Staff training at the manufacturers and at the
operators
- Protective measures for people and for the
environment.
17 Product overview
Refer to section Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer reserves the ri ght of
technical changes and improvements at any
time.
In detail the type-specific assembly instructions
have to be observed.
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Figure 4
correct!
Figure 3
add. drain pipe in case of
prepared drain hole
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Das Sicherheitsventil/The Safety Valve
LESER GmbH & Co. KG
Hamburg, HRA 82 424 Hausanschrift/Home address Fon +49 (40) 251 65-100 Bank
PhG: Gebr. LESER Verwaltung GmbH, D-20537 Hamburg, Wendenstr. 133-135 Fax +49 (40) 251 65-500 Vereins- und Westbank AG, Hamburg
Hamburg, HRB 38 577 Postanschrift/Postal address e-mail: [email protected] USt-IdNr./VAT-No.: BLZ 200 300 00, Konto 3203171
GF/BoD: Martin Leser, Wolfgang Gorny D-20506 Hamburg, P.O. Box 26 16 51 www.leser.com DE 118840936 SWIFT: VUWB DE HH
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in acc. to the pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC
nach Druckgerterichtlinie 97/23/EG
LESER GmbH & Co. KG
Wendenstrasse 133-135
D-20537 Hamburg/Germany
Name and address of the manufacturer/Name und Anschrift des Herstellers
Type*
Nominal size
Nennweite
EC-type examination no.
EG-Bauteilprfnummer
Type*
Nominal size
Nennweite
EC-type examination no.
EG-Bauteilprfnummer
411 20 - 150 / " - 6" 07 202 0111Z00080/02 462 15 - 20 / " - 1" 07 202 0111Z00080/14
421 25 - 100 / 1"- 4" 07 202 0111Z00080/03 532 + 534 20 - 50 / " - 6" 07 202 0111Z00080/15
424 25 - 200 07 202 0111Z00080/04 538 10 / " 07 202 0111Z00080/16
427 + 429 15 - 150 / " - 6" 07 202 0111Z00080/05 539 10 - 15 / " - " 07 202 0111Z00080/17
431 + 433 15 - 150 / " - 6" 07 202 0111Z00080/06 543 + 544 50 - 100 / 2" - 4" 07 202 0111Z00080/18
440 20 - 150 07 202 0111Z00080/07 546 25 - 100 / 1" - 4" 07 202 0111Z00080/19
441 + 442 20 - 400 / " - 16" 07 202 0111Z00080/08 483, 484, 485 25, 40 / 1" - 2" 07 202 0111Z00080/20
447 25 - 100 / 1" - 4" 07 202 0111Z00080/09 437, 438, 481 ", ", 07 202 0111Z00080/21
448 25 - 100 / 1" - 4" 07 202 0111Z00080/10 700 -- 07 202 0111Z00080/22
455 + 456 25 - 100 / 1" - 4" 07 202 0111Z00080/11 522 50-100/2" 4" 07 202 0111 Z00080/23
457 + 458 25 - 150 / 1" - 6" 07 202 0111Z00080/12 450/460 15-20/" 1" 07 202 0111 Z00080/24
459 10 - 20 / " - 1" 07 202 0111Z00080/13 488 25-100/1"- 4" 07 202 0111 Z00080/25
Description of the pressure equipment/Beschreibung des Druckgertes * See name plate/siehe Prfschild
Kategorie IV/Category IV
Applied category in acc. to article 3 and annex II/Angewandte Kategorie nach Artikel 3 und Anhang II
Module/Modul
Conformity assessment procedures/
Konformittsbewertungsverfahren
Certificate number/
Bescheinigungsnummer
B EC type-examination/EG-Baumusterprfung See table/siehe Tabelle
D/D1 Production quality assurance/Qualittssicherung Produktion 07 202 0111Z00080/01
Conformity assessment procedures in acc. to article 10/Angewandte Konformittsbewertungsverfahren nach Artikel 10
TV CERT - Zertifizierungsstelle fr Druckgerte der TV NORD GRUPPE
Identification number: 0045, Grosse Bahnstrasse 31, D-22525 Hamburg/Germany
Name and address of the notified body (monitoring a.m. conformity assessment procedures)
Name und Anschrift der benannten Stelle (Zertifizierung/berwachung nach o.g. Modulen)
The signing manufacturer confirms by this declaration that the design, manufacturing and inspection of this
pressure equipment meet the requirements of the pressure equipment directive.
Der unterzeichnende Hersteller bescheinigt hiermit, dass Konstruktion, Herstellung und Prfung dieses
Druckgertes den Anforderungen der Druckgerterichtlinie entsprechen.
At the moment no harmonized standards available/zurzeit keine harmonisierten Normen verfgbar
Applied harmonized standards/Angewandte harmonisierte Normen
TRB 801. 45, AD-Merkblatt A2, TRB 403, TRD 421, TRD 721, DIN 3320, DIN 3840, VdTV 100
AD 2000-Merkblatt A2, AD 2000-Merkblatt A4
Other applied standards or technical rules/Andere angewandte Normen oder technische Spezifikationen
14.12.2001
Date Manufacturer stamp Authorized subscriber
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Das Sicherheitsventil/The Safety Valve
LESER GmbH & Co. KG
Hamburg, HRA 82 424 Hausanschrift/Home address Fon +49 (40) 251 65-100 Bank
PhG: Gebr. LESER Verwaltung GmbH, D-20537 Hamburg, Wendenstr. 133-135 Fax +49 (40) 251 65-500 Vereins- und Westbank AG, Hamburg
Hamburg, HRB 38 577 Postanschrift/Postal address e-mail: [email protected] USt-IdNr./VAT-No.: BLZ 200 300 00, Konto 3203171
GF/BoD: Martin Leser, Wolfgang Gorny D-20506 Hamburg, P.O. Box 26 16 51 www.leser.com DE 118840936 SWIFT: VUWB DE HH
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nach Druckgerterichtlinie 97/23/EG
LESER GmbH & Co. KG
Wendenstrasse 133-135
D-20537 Hamburg/Germany
Name and address of the manufacturer/Name und Anschrift des Herstellers
Type*
Material/
Werkstoff
Nominal
size/
Nenn-
weite
Description of
pressure
equipment/
Benennung des
Druckgertes
Applied category in
acc. to article 3 and
annex II/
Angewandte
Kategorie nach Artikel
3 und Anhang II
Conformity assessment
procedures in acc. to
article 10/
Angewandte
Konformitts-
bewertungsverfahren
nach Artikel 10
CE-
marking/
CE-Kenn-
zeichnung
DN25
Art. 3 Par. 3
Art. 3 Abs. 3
Not necessary
Nicht erforderlich
No
Nein
310
1.0619
GS-C 25
GP 240 GH
1.4408
X5 CrNiMo19-11-2
DN40,
DN50
Change-over
Valve
Wechselventil
Cat. II
Kat. II D1
Yes
Ja
Description of the pressure equipment/Beschreibung des Druckgertes * See name plate/siehe Prfschild
Module/Modul
Conformity assessment procedures/
Konformittsbewertungsverfahren
Certificate number/
Bescheinigungsnummer
D1 Production quality assurance/Qualittssicherung Produktion 07 202 0111Z00080/01
Certificate number of module D1/Zertifikatsnummer Modul D1
TV CERT - Zertifizierungsstelle fr Druckgerte der TV NORD GRUPPE
Identification number: 0045, Grosse Bahnstrasse 31, D-22525 Hamburg/Germany
Name and address of the notified body (monitoring a.m. conformity assessment procedures)
Name und Anschrift der benannten Stelle (Zertifizierung/berwachung nach o.g. Modulen)
The signing manufacturer confirms by this declaration that the design, manufacturing and inspection of this pressure
equipment meet the requirements of the pressure equipment directive.
Der unterzeichnende Hersteller bescheinigt hiermit, dass Konstruktion, Herstellung und Prfung dieses Druckgertes
den Anforderungen der Druckgerterichtlinie entsprechen.
DIN EN 1503-1, DIN EN 10213-1, DIN EN 10213-2, DIN EN 10213-4
Applied harmonized standards/Angewandte harmonisierte Normen
DIN 3840
Other applied standards or technical rules/Andere angewandte Normen oder technische Spezifikationen
14.12.2001
Date Manufacturer stamp Authorized subscriber
Das Sicherheitsventil/The Safety Valve
LESER GmbH & Co. KG
Hamburg, HRA 82 424 Hausanschrift/Home address Fon +49 (40) 251 65-100 Bank
PhG: Gebr. LESER Verwaltung GmbH, D-20537 Hamburg, Wendenstr. 133-135 Fax +49 (40) 251 65-500 Vereins- und Westbank AG, Hamburg
Hamburg, HRB 38 577 Postanschrift/Postal address e-mail: [email protected] USt-IdNr./VAT-No.: BLZ 200 300 00, Konto 3203171
GF/BoD: Martin Leser, Wolfgang Gorny D-20506 Hamburg, P.O. Box 26 16 51 www.leser.com DE 118840936 SWIFT: VUWB DE HH
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in acc. to the pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC
nach Druckgerterichtlinie 97/23/EG
LESER GmbH & Co. KG
Wendenstrasse 133-135
D-20537 Hamburg/Germany
Name and address of the manufacturer/Name und Anschrift des Herstellers
Type*
Material/
Werkstoff
Nominal
size/
Nenn-
weite
Description of
pressure
equipment/
Benennung des
Druckgertes
Applied category in
acc. to article 3 and
annex II/
Angewandte Kategorie
nach Artikel 3 und
Anhang II
Conformity assessment
procedures in acc. to article
10/
Angewandte Konformitts-
bewertungsverfahren nach
Artikel 10
CE-
marking/
CE-Kenn-
zeichnung
DN15-
DN50
Art. 3 Par. 3
Art. 3 Abs. 3
Not necessary
Nicht erforderlich
No
Nein
0.6025
GG-25/
GJL-250
DN65-
DN100
Kat. I
Cat. I
A
Yes
Ja
DN15-
DN32
Art. 3 Par. 3
Art. 3 Abs. 3
Not necessary
Nicht erforderlich
No
Nein
612
1.0619
GS-C 25/
GP 240 GH
DN40-
DN100
Pressure Reducer
Druckminderer
Kat. I
Cat. I
A
Yes
Ja
Description of the pressure equipment/Beschreibung des Druckgertes * See name plate/siehe Prfschild
Module/Modul
Conformity assessment procedures/
Konformittsbewertungsverfahren
Certificate number/
Bescheinigungsnummer
D1 Production quality assurance/Qualittssicherung Produktion 07 202 0111Z00080/01
Certificate number of module D1/Zertifikatsnummer Modul D1
TV CERT - Zertifizierungsstelle fr Druckgerte der TV NORD GRUPPE
Identification number: 0045, Grosse Bahnstrasse 31, D-22525 Hamburg/Germany
Name and address of the notified body (monitoring a.m. conformity assessment procedures)
Name und Anschrift der benannten Stelle (Zertifizierung/berwachung nach o.g. Modulen)
The signing manufacturer confirms by this declaration that the design, manufacturing and inspection of this
pressure equipment meet the requirements of the pressure equipment directive.
Der unterzeichnende Hersteller bescheinigt hiermit, dass Konstruktion, Herstellung und Prfung dieses
Druckgertes den Anforderungen der Druckgerterichtlinie entsprechen.
DIN EN 1503-1, DIN EN 1503-3, DIN EN 10213-1, DIN EN 10213-2
Applied harmonized standards/Angewandte harmonisierte Normen
DIN 3840, DIN 1691, DIN EN 1561
Other applied standards or technical rules/Andere angewandte Normen oder technische Spezifikationen
14.12.2001
Date Manufacturer stamp Authorized subscriber
LESER GmbH & Co. KG, Hamburg
D-20537 Hamburg, Wendenstrasse 133-135 Fon +49 (40) 251 65-100
D-20506 Hamburg, Postfach/P.O.Box 26 16 51 Fax +49 (40) 251 65-500
www.leser.com e-mail: [email protected]
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Anschlsse
NPT Gewindeanschlsse
Gewindemuffen
Flanschanschlsse nach DIN/ANSI
Weitere Anschlsse auf Anfrage
Connections
NPT screwed connections
female screwed connections
flange connections acc. to DIN/ANSI
further connections on request
Eintrittskrperwerkstoff Temperatureinsatzgrenze
1)
Artikelnummer
Inlet body material Temperature range
1)
Article number
DIN EN ASME DIN EN ASME
d
o
[mm]
Werkstoffbezeichnung Werkstoff-Nr. von bis von bis
Material Designation Material No. from to from to
[C] [F] [C] [F] [C] [F] [C] [F]
X 14 CrMoS 17 1.4104 430F -10 +14 +220 +428 -29 -20 +220 +428 4373 .260* .261*
X 2 CrNiMo 17-12-2 1.4404
1) 2)
316L -270 -454 +280 +536 -268 -450 +280 +536 4374 .312* .314* .315*
Normal-Feder-Sicherheitsventil
Safety Relief Valve spring loaded
fr Dmpfe, Gase und Flssigkeiten
for steam, gases and liquids
Type 437
mit Anlftung H4, gasdicht,
Teller anlftbar
lifting device H4, gastight,
disc liftable
Long Version Standard Long Version
9
* Bitte hier gewnschte Ziffer fr Kappe oder Anlftung anfgen:
2 = Kappe H2 4 = Anlftung H4 (gasdicht)
1)
Zwischen -10 C und der niedrigsten, angegebenen Anwendungstemperatur
ist gem AD-Merkblatt W10 zu verfahren.
nderungen behalten wir uns vor.
* Please add number for the required cap or lifting device:
2 = Cap H2 4 = Lifting device H4 (gastight)
1)
Between -10 C and lowest temperature indicated AD-Merkblatt W10 shall be
taken into account.
Modifications reserved.
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4373 4374
Chromstahl/chrome steel korrosionsfest/corrosion resistant
kaltzh/cryogenic
Pos. Bauteile Parts Werkstoff Nr. ASME Werkstoff Nr. ASME
Item material no. material no.
1 Eintrittskrper Body (base) 1.4104 430F 1.4404
1)
316L
1)
2 Austrittsgehuse Outlet body 1.4104 430F 1.4404 316L
7 Teller Disc 1.4122 420RM 1.4404
1)
316L
1)
12 Spindel Spindle 1.4021 420 1.4404 316L
16 Federteller Spring plate 1.4104 430F 1.4404 316L
18 Druckschraube Adjusting screw 1.4104 430F 1.4404 316L
mit Buchse with bush PTFE + 15 % Glas PTFE + 15 % Glas
54 Feder Spring 1.4310 302 1.4310 302
40 Kappe H2 Cap H2 1.0718 steel 1.4404 316L
Anlftung H4 Lifting device H4 1.4104 430F 1.4404 316L
1)
d
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6 gepanzert
1)
d
o
6 stellited
9
Werkstoffe /Materials
When the switch operates in systems according to DESINA standard, switching point SP2 has to be
programmed as monitoring function: Enter the value (error output) in programming step and
the value (normally closed function) in programming step .
In case of error idendification (see menu) a diagnosis signal is automatically actuated on the alarm
display on the front panel and on switching point SP2 (pin 2).
Electrical
connections
1. Product description
2. Starting operations
Intended Applications
- The dual pressure switch is a device to monitor system pressure and has up to two switching outputs
and one analog output.
- The dual temperature switch is a device to monitor media temperature into which the probe is immersed
and has up to two switching outputs and one analog output..
- According to DESINA
standard.
- The instruments must only be installed in systems where the maximum pressure Pmax or the maximum
temperature Tmax is not exceeded (according to the values on the type label).
- (only TempSwitch 2000) when the rotable display is adjusted the switch has to be fixed with the allen
screw at the front side with a 3 Nm torque (allen key 1,5 mm).
- Attention: This device is not designed to be used as the only safety relevant element in pressurized
systems according PED 97/23/RC.
Only assemble or disassemble the device when depressurized!
Connecting the switch
- Mount the pressure switch from bottom to the fitting with a wrench hex 36 (1/4) resp. 19 with 45 Nm
torque.
- Electrical connection depends on the type of pressure switch (see type label) according to the
chart below.
Art.-Nr.: 923-1092
Index D, 14. 02. 2004
Software version: V 2.1 and higher
Specifications are subject to
changes without notice.
Electrical connections (scheme)
1 4
The pressure switch should be installed and operated only by authorized persons. After being switched on
the UDS 7 runs through a self-test. The device is menu operated and configured with three keys on the
front. With the M key (= mode) you change between the dialog values and the adjusted / actual values.
With the keys = up and = down you change between the dialog values in the menu or change
the values / functions in the menues (see below: List of functions).
If the dialog is not continued within two minutes the device automatically returns to the measuring mode.
When the software lock is entered, LOCK appears in the display when an attempt is made to change
values.
Programming:
Operation:
DESINA conformity:
* SP2 = Diagnosis output (DESINA
-version)
Operating Instructions Dual Pressure Switch Switch 2000
and Dual Temperature Switch TempSwitch 2000
Dimensions
(in mm)
Switch 2000 TempSwitch 2000
Dimensions
(in mm)
Barksdale GmbH
Dorn-Assenheimer Strasse 27
D-61203 Reichelsheim / Germany
Tel.: +49 - 60 35 - 9 49-0
Fax: +49 - 60 35 - 9 49-111 and 9 49-113
e-mail: [email protected]
www.barksdale.de
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
+Ub (12 ..32 V DC)
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SP1 (0,5 A max.)
Plug
M 12 x 1,
4-pin
Model with 1
switching output
Model with 2
switching outputs
(DESINA
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+Ub (12. ..32 V DC)
SP2 (0,5 A max.)
0 V
SP1 (0,5 A max.)
Model with 1
switching output
and 1 analog output
+Ub (12...32 V DC)
analog
0V
SP1 (0,5 A max.)
The setting menu is activated with the mode key. The dialog items are selected with the and keys.
If the mode key is pressed again the corresponding value for the dialog item is shown and can be altered
with the and keys. If the dialog with the unit is not continued within two minutes the device auto-
matically returns to the measuring mode without accepting the new values.
To terminate programming more quickly, you can switch back to the measuring mode (primary menu)
from any item in the menu by holding the M-key pressed for five seconds.
If the key lock has been activated, the values can be shown, but no changes made. ( appears in the
display when an attempt is made to change values). The key lock is activated by pressing the and
keys simultaneously for at least five seconds. Press again to deactivate the key lock again.
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SKT 19
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2000
(Temp)
Switch
2000
Plug 4-pin,
M12 x 1
List of functions: Switch 2000
Dialog item Value Description
0...400 Display of the actually measured value
... Activation unit display
= unit display on (every 30 sec)
= no unit display
... = window technology
= standard evaluation
0...xxx Switch-on point for SP1; if the ON value is smaller than the OFF value
the switching point evaluation is falling
0...xxx Switch-off point for SP1
Switch-on / switch-off delay for SP1 in seconds
... Inversion of switching output SP1
= high-level-fail-save (normally open function)
= low-level-fail-save (normally closed function)
Only models with 2nd switching contact:
... = window technology
= standard evaluation
0...xxx Switch-on point for SP2; if the ON value is smaller than the OFF value
the switching point evaluation is falling
0...xxx Switch-off point for SP2
Switch-on / switch-off delay for SP2 in seconds
... Inversion of switching output SP2
= high-level-fail-save (normally open function)
= low-level-fail-save (normally closed function)
3
= error output
= error output
= no error
= exceeding pos. meas. range
= exceeding pos. meas. range
= sensor error
= error switching output 1
= error switching output 2
= data error (EEProm)
= program error
= calibration error
= error analog out
... Select the display unit Switch 2000 TempSwitch 2000
= Fahrenheit = mPa = bar
= psi x 10
= mbar
= hPa = Celsius
= psi
Only models with analog output:
0...xxx Scale the analog output - start value (e. g. 0 bar = 4 mA)
0...xxx Scale the analog output - end value (e. g. 400 bar = 20 mA)
(output signal start value always corresponds to the display initial value,
e. g. 0 bar = 4mA)
Maximum turn-down 4 : 1, i.e. at values below 25 % of the measuring
range the analog output is switched off
0...xxx Display of peak value Max (xxxx: = max. 125 % f. s.)
... Delete the maximum value memory
= no deletion
= delete value
List of functions: Switch 2000
Dialog item Value Description
Error display:
LV10
2/3 way valve
manual
operation
Nr. Pcs. Title Body material RA 35 T
1 1 Body 1.4408
2 1 Ball 1.4408
3 1 Stem 1.4404 / Antistatik
4 2 Body gasket PTFE
5 2 Seat PTFE
6 1 Stem seal PTFE + GF
7 3 Stem packing PTFE + GF / Antistatik
8 1 Stem packing follower 1.4404
9 2 Belleville washer 1.4310
10 1 Stop 1.4306
11 6 Body screw DIN 934 A2-70
12 12 Body nut DIN934 A2-70
13 1 Stem nut 1.4301
15 2 Centering ring DN80-150: PTFE + GF
17 3 Butt weld end 1.4408
FV01.
LV07.
Butterfly valve
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BR 012 - ZESA
BR 013 - GESA
/ GESA
- Buttery valve
g. 2: ZESA
/ GESA
/ GESA
clamp lever
rotated view
Material designation:
EP = EPDM or
NBR or
FPM
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- Gear type (actuation by hand wheel, clockwise for closing).
The CLOSE-position can be adjusted by 5 by a stop screw.
The stop screws are self-sealing and self-locking (see Fig. 7).
g. 4: Gear
- See separate operating and maintenance manual for drive (electric or pneumatic).
4.5 Technical data - remarks
- Main valve dimensions
See catalogue sheet.
- Pressures and temperatures
See catalogue sheet.
4.6 Marking
Details of the CE-marking on the valve:
CE-marking
0525 Notied body
Typ Type
Bj. Year of manufacture
Manufacturer
According to the Pressure Equipment Directive part 3, valves without safety function are only
allowed to bear the CE-marking DN32 onwards.
Lock nut
Stop screw
Position indicator
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5.0 Installation
5.1 General remarks on installation
The following points should be taken into account besides the general principles governing installation
work:
- There must be no foreign bodies inside the valve or piping.
- The direction of ow need not be taken into account.
- The shaft can be in any position except for DN350, 400 and 500 (horizontal shaft).
- No gaskets required between anges, exible gaskets are not allowed.
- The buttery valve must be installed in open position, but the disc must not protrude beyond the
housing.
- Corresponding anges must be parallel and in line with the connecting holes.
- The valve must not serve as a xing point. It must be carried by the piping.
- Large actuators with horizontal application must be supported.
- Protect the valve from dirt, especially during construction work.
- Avoid damage to the rubber sheathing during handling, storage and installation.
- Install expansion joints to compensate for thermal expansion of the piping.
- Do not heat the valve (e.g. by welding, grinding, etc.) above its service temperature (see data sheets).
- Protect actuators from excessive ambient temperatures (see operating instructions for actuator).
5.2 Installation of accessories
Optional accessories (e.g. limit switches) supplies with valves must be tted as required for their
functions as shown in the plants of the plant.
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5.3 Conversion from lever with detent to clamping lever
g. 5
The detent lever cap (8.1) can be used for the conversion.
- Set detent lever (20) to detent position 4.
- Slacken socket screw (20.1) (5 of 6 mm AF).
- Remove detent lever (20).
Note: The position of the valve disc is not positively located!
- Dismantle detend lever cap (8.1) and use a screwdriver to break out the window.
- Put the cap, with the nut (13) in it, in place and tighten it.
- Set the clamping lever (21) in position as shown in the diagram.
- Tighten the socket screw (item 21.1).
- Insert star knob screw (item 40) through the hole at the end of the clamping lever (21) and screw into
the hex. nut (item 13).
If the clamping lever must be on the same side as the original lever with detent, the detent lever cap must
be turned through 180.
For the angle limit stop , an additional nut can be placed in the cap for a locking screw.
Fenster
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5.4 Retrotting the THErmo-Appliance (THEA)
g. 6
- Remove sticker from the hole in the lever (20).
- Insert the THEA temperature indicator (40) into the hole down to the stop.
6.0 Notes on dangers during installation, operation and maintenance
DANGER !
Operation can be completely safe only if the valve is properly installed, put into operation and
maintained by trained personnel (cf. point 2.3 Qualied personnel) paying full attention to the
warnings in these operating instructions. In addition, the general installation and safety rules for piping
and plant installation must be observed, and appropriate tools and safety equipment are to be used. Strict
attention must be paid to the operating instructions during all work on the valve and when handling it.
Injury or damage can be caused by ignoring them.
When used as an end-blockage, a safety precaution (e.g. plug-in disc, blind ange etc.) is demanded by
maintenance works.
If the buttery valve is in operation as a pipeend valve, regarde DIN EN 294 point 5.
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7.0 Putting the valve into operation
- Before putting the valve into operation, check that the material, pressure, temperature and direction of
ow are as specied with the plans of the piping system.
- Regard the TRB 700.
- It is forbidden to use tools to increase the torque of the lever or hand wheel.
- Residues in piping and valves (dirt, weld beads, etc.) inevitably lead to leakage.
DANGER !
Before putting a new plant into operation or restarting a plant after repairs or modication, always make
sure that:
- all installation and assembly work has been completed!
- only trained personnel (see point 2.3) are employed to start the plant!
- the valve is in the correct position for its function!
- existing guards have been attached and in good order.
8.0 Care and maintenance
Maintenance and maintenanceintervals have to be dened by the operator according to the service
conditions (see TRB 700).
It is advisable to actuate the valve at least once a month.
9.0 Troubleshooting
In the event of failures or malfunctions, check that the valve was assembled and installed as described in
these instructions.
Regard the TRB 700.
Compare the material, pressure, temperature and direction of ow with the information given in the
plans of the piping system. Check also that the service conditions correspond to the data given on the
data plate and the technical data.
DANGER !
It is essential that the safety regulations are observed when identifying faults!
If malfunctions cannot be eliminate with the help of the following troubleshooting table, the supplier
or manufacturer should be consulted.
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10.0 Troubleshooting table
Caution: - Read point 11.0 prior to dismantling and repair work!
- Read point 7.0 before restarting the plant!
Fault Possible cause Corrective measures
No ow Valve closed. Open valve.
Little ow Valve not sufciently open. Open valve.
Strainer sieve clogged. Clean / replace sieve.
Relieve pressure rst!
Observe points 7.0 and 11.0!
Piping system clogged. Check piping system.
Valve is impossible or dif-
cult to open or close
Service conditions (e.g. medium, tempera-
ture) outside permissible limits.
Replace valve. Consult supplier or manu-
facturer.
Relieve pressure rst!
Observe points 7.0 and 11.0!
Power failure. Check power supply.
Wrong direction of rotation. Turn in correct direction (clockwise for
opening).
Valve leaking Not properly closed. Close valve properly or readjust limit
switch/stop screw.
Pressure difference too high. Check plant.
Medium contaminated. Clean valve.
Install strainer sieve upstream of valve.
Relieve pressure rst!
Observe points 7.0 and 11.0!
Lining/collars (page 4, Fig. 1-2, item 2) or
valve disc (page 4, Fig. 1-2, item 3) dama-
ged by foreign bodies or medium
Replace valve. Consult supplier or manu-
facturer.
Relieve pressure rst!
Observe points 7.0 and 11.0!
Valve with clamping arran-
gement cannot be opened
Clamping arrangement tightened. Slacken clamping arrangement.
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11.0 Dismantling the valve
The following points must be observed beside the general principals rules and TRB 700 governing the
assembly work:
- Pressureless pipe system.
- Medium must be cool.
- Plant must be drained.
- Purge piping systems in case of caustic, inammable, aggressive or toxic media.
- Have assembly work performed only by qualied personnel (see point 2.3).
12.0 Warranty
The extent and period of warranty cover are specied in the "Standard Terms and Conditions of Albert
Richter GmbH & Co. KG" valid at the time of delivery or, by way of departure, in the contract of sale
itself.
We guarantee freedom of faults in compliance with state-of-the-art technology and the conrmed
application.
No warranty claims can be made for any damage caused as the result of incorrect handling or disregard
of operating and installation instructions, accident prevention regulations, EN, DIN, VDE standards and
other applicable codes of practice.
This warranty also does not cover any damage which occurs during operation under conditions deviating
from those laid down by specications or other agreements.
Justied complaints will be eliminated by repair carried out by us or by a specialist appointed by us.
No claims will be accepted beyond the scope of this warranty. The right to replacement delivery is
excluded.
The warranty shall not cover maintenance work, installation of external parts, design modications or
natural wear.
Any damage incurred during transport should not be reported to us but rather to the competent cargo-
handling depot, the railway company or carrier company immediately or else claims for replacements
from these companies will be invalidated.
Technology for the Future.
GERMAN QUALITY VALVES
ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG, D-33756 Schlo Holte-Stukenbrock
Telephone (+49 5207) 994-0 Telefax (+49 5207) 994-158 or 159
Internet: http://www.ari-armaturen.com E-mail: [email protected]
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13.0 EC declaration of conformity / Manufacturers declaration
EC declaration of conformity
as dened by
the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and
Manufacturers declaration
as dened by
the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
Herewith we declare,
ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG,
Mergelheide 56-60, 33756 Schlo Holte-Stukenbrock
that according to the above mentioned Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Machinery Directive
the belowlisted products comply and have been approved according to Category III , Module H through
Lloyds Register of Shipping (NB-No. 0525),
Mnckebergstr. 27, 20095 Hamburg
Certicate-No: 50003/1
Buttery valves
ZESA
/ GESA
DN 25 - 65 DN 80 - 100
DN 125 - 150 DN 200
DN 250 - 300 DN 350 - 500
Pressure range: 16 bar
Max. differential 16 bar (DN 25-150)
pressure: 10 bar (DN 200-500)
Sealing leakage test: DIN 3230 T3 Leakage rate 1
Temperature range: EPDM - 10 C to + 130 C
NBR - 10 C to + 80 C
FPM - 10 C to + 150 C
(FPM not for hot water useable)
Body material: GGG-40 0.7040 DN 25/32 - DN 300
GGG-40.3 0.7043 DN 350 - DN 500
Selection of possible applications:
Cold -and cooling water installations Swimming pool-installations
Heating installations Powerstations
Drinking water and domestic water Gas installations
Waste water Shipbuilding
- Other applications on request -
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DIN40719
7221241
21.11.2007
E-1-7224561
RH
PS
none
RH
COMBINED WATER & LO MODULE
CATERPILLAR
POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
"KABUL"
Ktr.: 265134, 265135, 265136
=E1 21.11.2007