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9 Maintenance

This chapter contains information about valve maintenance, inspection and repairs. It

also describes the personnel qualifications required for the individual actions.
It is addressed to all persons who carry out actions related to the valve.

INFO

During all repair work, observe the chapter 

2 Safety

 of this Operating In-

structions.

9.1 Carrying out inspections

Between the maintenance periods, the valves must be checked for leakage and proper

function.

9.1.1 Checking seals that come into contact with the product

Prerequisites

Access to seals that come into contact with the product

1.

Regularly  check  the  seals  that  come
into contact with the product:

1.1

Check the sealing ring between
upper housing and lantern.

1.2

Check  the  V-ring  in  the  valve
disks.

1.3

Check the O-rings between the
valve housings.

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1

7

5

5

5

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Seals that come into contact with the product have been tested.

9.1.2 Checking the pneumatic connection

Prerequisites

Access to the pneumatic connection

1.

Check the operating pressure at the pressure reducing and filter station.

2.

Regularly clean the air filter in the filter station.

3.

Check that the air connections are tight.

4.

Check the lines for kinks and leaks.

5.

Check the solenoid valves for proper function.

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The pneumatic connection has been checked.

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Summary of Contents for ECOVENT N ECO Series

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Hygienic valves GEA ECOVENT Valve Type N_ ECO 2023 03 430BAL008482 Original instructions...

Page 2: ...2023 All rights reserved No liability will be accep ted for damage resulting from non observance of this document If you have any ques tions or require clarification concerning the use of this documen...

Page 3: ...t directive 13 2 1 3 ATEX directive 13 2 1 4 Improper operating conditions 14 2 2 Modification 14 2 3 Structure of warning notices 14 2 3 1 Preceding warning notices 14 2 3 2 Integrated warning notice...

Page 4: ...supply 31 4 2 Storage 31 4 3 Transport 32 5 Assembly and installation 5 1 Notes on installation 33 5 2 Control top 33 5 3 Install the valve with detachable pipe connection elements 33 5 4 Install val...

Page 5: ...ing the valve 61 9 6 1 Tightening torques 61 9 6 2 Assembling the valve insert from individual parts 62 9 6 3 Assembly of the housing combination 69 9 6 4 Placing the valve insert in the housing 69 9...

Page 6: ...6 106 Table of Contents 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 7: ...f harm to individuals or dam age to property The Operating Instructions also acts as the basis for creating operating instructions 1 1 2 Design elements In this document the following design elements...

Page 8: ...with the valve must have read these Operating Instruc tions They must be available to these persons at all times 1 2 Manufacturer address GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH Am Industriepark 2 10 Germany 21514 B che...

Page 9: ...1 4 Declarations of conformity 1 4 Declarations of conformity 9 106...

Page 10: ...Applicable harmonized standards in particular EN ISO 12100 2010 Remarks This declaration will become invalid if any alter ations are made to the machine which have not been agreed with us We also decl...

Page 11: ...tion to the machine that was not agreed with us this declaration loses its validity Furthermore we declare that the specific technical documentation for this machine has been drawn up in accordance wi...

Page 12: ...12 106 1 4 Declarations of conformity 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 13: ...ntenance and servicing instructions 2 1 2 Pressure equipment directive The valve is a piece of pressure equipment without safety function in the sense of the pressure equipment directive 2014 68 EU Cl...

Page 14: ...cal operation of the valve 2 3 Structure of warning notices Warning notices warn of hazards which can occur when certain actions are carried out The warning notices described below are used in this do...

Page 15: ...ing groups of people must possess the personnel qualifications or skills listed below and be authorised by the operator to perform actions on the valve Operating staff Trained by the operating company...

Page 16: ...ht fitting clothing Gravity Falling objects Impact Crushing Do not walk under suspen ded loads Eliminate the stumbling haz ards 2 5 3 Electrical hazard Source Consequences Measures Electromagnetic pro...

Page 17: ...safety devices Danger zones Please observe the following notes 9 391 43 C C A In the event of malfunctions shut down the valve disconnect from the power and air supply and secure it against being used...

Page 18: ...power Observe the following safety rules 1 Isolate from the power supply 2 Take appropriate measures to pre vent switch on 3 Test absence of voltage 4 Earthing and short circuiting 5 Cover or safegua...

Page 19: ...he valve Warning spring tension Hazard posed by spring tension Do not open the actuator General warning symbol Hazard for persons as shown by additional symbols 2 10 Emergency measures In case of any...

Page 20: ...20 106 2 10 Emergency measures 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 21: ...1 15 391 C 22 24 Figure 3 1 Design of the valve No Designation No Designation A Actuator 22 Air connection T VIS B T VIS control top 24 Electrical connection C Proximity switch holder 61 Air connectio...

Page 22: ...ator function NO A 1 A 2 1 Figure 3 3 Valve Type N_ ECO open in idle position NO The actuator is spring to open NO The valve is open in the non actuated posi tion Identification Shoulder of the valve...

Page 23: ...4 Valve side Reversing the idle position Prerequisites The valve has been removed see 9 4 Prior to removal sufficient actuator size for application check the actuator size if necessary 1 Turn the act...

Page 24: ...ed to actuator 4 Warning crushing refers to the lantern adhered to actuator after lantern The representation and meaning of the safety symbols used are listed in an overview corresponding to their cat...

Page 25: ...404 AISI316L 1 4571 Control air pressure bar psi 6 87 Product pressure bar psi 5 72 5 3 2 2 Technical data Refer to the following tables for the key technical data of the valve Designation Description...

Page 26: ...h Material PA Outside 6 35 mm Inside 4 3 mm Control air acc to ISO 8573 1 Solid particle content Quality class 6 Particle size max 5 m Particle density max 5 mg m3 Water content Quality class 4 max de...

Page 27: ...actuator 10 bar 145 0 psi for static applications and on request CIP pressure 2 5 bar a test may be necessary for higher CIP pressures Resistance to pressure hammers 1 1 2 OD when valve is closed max...

Page 28: ...t and cleaning agents as well as usage environment GEA Tuchenhagen recommends that the user carries out resistance tests Resistance good resistance o reduced resistance no resistance Medium Maximum op...

Page 29: ...every size For information about the availa ble sizes of valves see 3 2 2 Technical data Metric DN Outside diame ter Wall thickness Inside diameter Outside diame ter acc to DIN 11850 15 19 1 5 16 X 20...

Page 30: ...11 97 38 X 6 152 4 2 77 146 86 X Inch IPS Outside diame ter Wall thickness Inside diameter Outside diame ter according to DIN EN ISO 1127 2 60 3 2 56 3 X 3 88 9 2 3 84 3 X 4 114 3 2 3 109 7 X 6 168 3...

Page 31: ...he order and delivery docu ments the equipment is complete and all components are in good order 4 2 Storage The valves valve inserts or spare parts should be stored in a dry place free of vibration an...

Page 32: ...tops must be protected from animal and vegetable fats Only allow qualified staff to transport the valve Movable parts must be properly secured Only use approved fully functional load lifting devices...

Page 33: ...rtical installation position Therefore support the actuator and regularly check the valve for leakage 5 2 Control top If the external valves are connected in a control top with several solenoid valves...

Page 34: ...free of stress 3 1 Fit the housing into place and tack it 3 2 To avoid welding distortions always seal the housing before welding 3 3 Flush the housing with forming gas from the inside to push the oxy...

Page 35: ...0 61 E_DF 169 0 61 5 5 2 Establishing hose connections INFO To ensure reliable operation the compressed air hoses must be cut exactly at a right angle Tools Hose cutter 1 Shut off the compressed air s...

Page 36: ...th T VIS control top A P P X Z Y Figure 5 1 Hose Connection Diagram Position Designation A Actuator P Central air supply X Sound absorber Y Locking screw Z Plug 36 106 5 5 Checking the pneumatic conne...

Page 37: ...us personal injuries or death Observe the installation and operating regulations for use in potentially explosive areas Prerequisites Valve is installed 1 Connect the control top in accordance with th...

Page 38: ...38 106 5 6 Electrical connection with T VIS control top 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 39: ...assembled and correctly adjusted All screw connec tions must be securely tightened All electrical cables must be installed correctly Reliably secure machine parts which have already been connected ag...

Page 40: ...all connections are connected properly The safety devices for the valve must be complete fully functional and in perfect condition Check the function before starting any work When the valve is switche...

Page 41: ...lace of installation of the valve must be adequately ventilated at all times Structural alterations of the valve are not permitted Immediately report any changes on the valve to the person responsible...

Page 42: ...42 106 7 2 Shutdown 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 43: ...generally applicable details Method and parameters should be determined and defined by the operator in accordance with the relevant process and product The cleaning effect must be checked regularly by...

Page 44: ...to make an optimal cleaning result probable 8 2 Passivation Before a system with long pipes and tanks is commissioned it usually needs to be pas sivated Valve blocks are usually excepted from this Pa...

Page 45: ...t come into contact with the product 1 Regularly check the seals that come into contact with the product 1 1 Check the sealing ring between upper housing and lantern 1 2 Check the V ring in the valve...

Page 46: ...sing labels with new labels The signs on the valve have been checked 9 2 Servicing intervals To ensure the highest operational reliability all wearing parts should be replaced at lon ger intervals The...

Page 47: ...er a f 12 13 Remove clamp connection 408 034 Open end spanner a f 13 17 Removing the switch bar 408 036 Open end spanner a f 24 27 408 040 Assembling device ECO lantern Installing the lantern 229 0000...

Page 48: ...valve and if necessary clean or rinse them 2 Disconnect the power supply 3 Take the valve out of the pipe section with all housings and housing connections if possible 9 5 Removing the valve 9 5 1 Rem...

Page 49: ...valve NC with control head T VIS INFO Removal step remove the clamp connection between the housing and lan tern Prerequisites No solenoid valve must be actuated electrically or manually 9 5 Removing t...

Page 50: ...th compressed air at max 8 bar 1 Release the Philips screws 25 and take off the cap 7 2 Pressurize the actuator with com pressed air max 8 bar by activating the solenoid valve Y1 at the manual operati...

Page 51: ...actuator Therefore release the spring tension before detaching the clamp connection by pressurising the actuator with compressed air at max 8 bar 1 Remove any mounted proximity switches C1 C2 optiona...

Page 52: ...between the housing and lan tern Tools Philips screwdriver 1 Depressurize actuator 0 bar 2 Remove the clamp connection 43 between the housing and lantern 9 43 25 Y1 S 7 43 9 Figure 9 2 Version with 2...

Page 53: ...he clamp connection between the housing and lan tern Tools Open end spanner a f 10 11 Open end spanner a f 12 13 1 Depressurize actuator 0 bar 2 Remove the clamp connection 43 between the housing and...

Page 54: ...e control top B also refer to the operating instructions for the T VIS control top 1 B12 B B11 B12 B11 198 Control top is removed 9 5 3 Disconnecting the valve insert from the housing ATTENTION Sensit...

Page 55: ...ION Sensitive valve parts Damage to the valve parts can lead to a malfunction Protect the valve parts against impact stress ATTENTION The switch bar is sensitive and must be protected from impact stre...

Page 56: ...lantern ATTENTION Ensure that no dirt enters the actuator A The sealing surfaces on the cylinder can be damaged by dirt 1 Unscrew and remove switch bar 1 with a jaw wrench Protect the switch bar 1 ag...

Page 57: ...rom the valve disk 15 5 Remove the bearing 2 from the lan tern 9 6 Unscrew the lantern 9 out of the ac tuator A using the installation mate rial ECO lantern Z To do this affix with a belt wrench 7 Rem...

Page 58: ...VIS control top INFO Removal step disassemble the valve insert into individual parts Tools Open ended wrench Articulated face spanner with journal 4 mm Belt wrench 58 106 9 5 Removing the valve 00000...

Page 59: ...w wrench on the wrench flat surface and unscrew Alternative ver sion with proximity switch holder C 1 1 Release the switch bar 139 us ing the jaw wrench a f 17 on the wrench flat surface 139 1 and uns...

Page 60: ...the valve disk 15 4 Remove the bearing 2 from the lan tern 9 5 Unscrew the lantern 9 out of the ac tuator A using the mounting tool ECOVENT Z To do this affix with a belt wrench 6 Remove the locking r...

Page 61: ...late 35 5 43 33 5 5 35 2 Take the seat ring 33 out of the housing in the pipe Housing combination is disassembled 9 6 Installing the valve 9 6 1 Tightening torques Tighten the following valve connecti...

Page 62: ...d see section Valve configuration with T VIS control top see section Valve configuration without T VIS control top WARNING Risk of injury when mounting sharp edged parts Do not put your hand into the...

Page 63: ...f 12 13 Jaw wrench a f 24 Articulated face spanner with journal 4 mm Belt wrench Assembling device ECO lantern Torque wrench size 2 20 120 Nm Plug tool extension size 1 2 Plug tool size 2 408 436 Adj...

Page 64: ...h Observe torques see 9 6 1 Tight ening torques 4 Push the seal disk 3 with the O ring 5 and seal ring 1 onto the valve disk 15 5 Press the bearing 2 into the lantern 9 6 Screw valve disk 15 with the...

Page 65: ...torques 8 Screw the installation base unit into the actuator A using the articulated face spanner and tighten To do this affix with a belt wrench 9 Screw the switch bar 1 into the ac tuator A using a...

Page 66: ...ssembling device ECO lantern Torque wrench size 2 20 120 Nm Plug tool extension size 1 2 Plug tool size 2 408 436 Adjustable plug tool size 1 1 27 Articulated face spanner square adapter 5 mm journal...

Page 67: ...ten with the open end plug tool ECO Lat Z To do this affix the actuator A with a belt wrench Observe torques see 9 6 1 Tight ening torques 4 Push the seal disk 3 with the O ring 5 and seal ring 1 onto...

Page 68: ...the mounting for the proximity switch C into the ac tuator A using the jaw wrench on the wrench flat surface C3 8 2 Screw the switch bar 139 into the mounting for proximity switch C on the wrench flat...

Page 69: ...ightening torques 2 Equip with a blanking plate 35 with an O ring 5 and mount to the hous ing with a hinged clamp 43 Observe torques see 9 6 1 Tightening torques 5 43 33 5 5 35 Housing combination is...

Page 70: ...2 B B11 B12 B11 198 Control top is fitted 9 6 6 Mounting the clamp connection between the housing and lantern Mounting the clamp connection depends on how the valve is configured see section Spring to...

Page 71: ...ve insert lowers into the hous ing 2 Mount the clamp connection 43 be tween the housings and lantern 9 Observe torques see 9 6 1 Tight ening torques 3 Depressurize the actuator by deacti vating the so...

Page 72: ...see 9 6 1 Tight ening torques 3 Depressurize the actuator air connec tion 61 The valve disk is lowered 43 9 4 Optional version with INI holder and blanking plate 4 1 Screw the mounting for the proximi...

Page 73: ...e housing and lantern Tools Philips screwdriver 1 Depressurize actuator 0 bar 2 Mount the clamp connection 43 be tween the housings and lantern 9 Observe torques see 9 6 1 Tight ening torques 43 25 Y1...

Page 74: ...ight ening torques 43 9 C2 C1 139 139 1 C 3 Optional version with INI holder and blanking plate 3 1 Screw the mounting for the proximity switch C into the actuator using the jaw wrench on the wrench f...

Page 75: ...Please take the operating instructions for the respective control top into account for adjustment of the feedbacks If the strokes are correct the feedback can be adjusted and checked The valve stroke...

Page 76: ...ntenance 9 7 1 Cleaning the valve ATTENTION Sensitive valve parts Damage to the valve parts can lead to a malfunction Protect the valve parts against impact stress 76 106 9 7 Maintenance 0000000576 00...

Page 77: ...y use detergents which are non abrasive and not aggressive towards stainless steel Use only cleaning mediums which do not damage the materials of the control top PPE PA 1 Carefully clean the individua...

Page 78: ...7 2 1 Replacing the V ring INFO Replace defective seals but always fit new housing O rings to ensure the tightness of the valve Always use genuine spare parts V ring insertion tool 78 106 9 7 Maintena...

Page 79: ...isk of injury if the pickset tool slips when removing the V ring Clamp the valve disk with the vice mount into the vice INFO Functional and running surfaces of the valves may not be damaged INFO Do no...

Page 80: ...t grease To facilitate fitting use water with a drop of washing up liquid to remove the surface tension In order that no rust is trans ferred the washing up liquid solution must be made up in a cerami...

Page 81: ...rease the inside of the seal ring 1 contact surface Seals and threads have been lubricated INFO GEA Tuchenhagen recommends Rivolta F L G MD 2 and PARALIQ GTE 703 These lubricants are approved for food...

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Page 83: ...use Remedy Valve does not work Fault in the controller Check the system configuration No compressed air or com pressed air too low Check compressed air supply and check air hoses for free pas sage and...

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Page 85: ...ndstill observe the storage conditions see 4 2 Storage 11 2 Dismantling Prerequisites Ensure that no active processes are running in the relevant area during disman tling 1 Empty all pipe elements tha...

Page 86: ...Never open the actuator GEA Tuchenhagen accepts unopened actuators and arranges the proper disposal free of charge Prerequisites The valve should be disposed of 1 Remove the actuator 2 Pack the actua...

Page 87: ...are parts from GEA may be used All spare parts are packed in GEA original packaging and marked accordingly The spare parts are not included in the scope of supply of the machine The specifications lis...

Page 88: ...sts Parts list shut off valve N_ECO 221ELI011012DE_7 06 07 2021 1 Spare parts list shut off valve N_ ECO Fig 1 Spare parts drawing valve N_ ECO Fig Housing combination 88 106 12 2 Spare parts lists 00...

Page 89: ...Parts list shut off valve N_ECO 221ELI011012DE_7 06 07 2021 2 Fig 3 with control top T VIS 12 2 Spare parts lists 89 106...

Page 90: ...9 1 Turcon Glyd Ring RT01 cpl with O Ring T40N 930 986 930 986 930 986 930 986 930 986 930 986 2 9 2 Guide ring Turcite T51 935 018 935 018 935 018 935 018 935 018 935 018 15 Valve disk 1 4404 221 639...

Page 91: ...06 221 101 07 402 Housing V2 1 4404 221 102 41 221 102 43 221 102 44 221 102 05 221 102 06 221 102 07 420 Housing connection flange N 1 4404 221 570 02 221 570 04 221 570 06 221 570 09 221 570 11 221...

Page 92: ...1 Turcon Glyd Ring RT01 cpl with O Ring T40N 930 986 930 986 930 986 930 986 930 986 930 986 2 9 2 Guide ring Turcite T51 935 018 935 018 935 018 935 018 935 018 935 018 15 Valve disk 1 4404 221 639 0...

Page 93: ...31 221 101 32 402 Housing V2 1 4404 221 102 52 221 102 53 221 102 54 221 102 35 221 102 56 221 102 57 420 Housing connection flange N 1 4404 221 570 01 221 570 03 221 570 05 221 570 08 221 570 10 221...

Page 94: ...71 930 176 930 178 HNBR 930 632 930 633 930 634 930 863 6 1 O ring 8 x 1 6 8 x 1 6 8 x 1 6 8 x 1 6 NBR 930 004 930 004 930 004 930 004 7 1 V ring 35 5 52 6 76 6 104 6 EPDM 932 046 932 021 932 024 932...

Page 95: ...parts lists Installation base for control top T VIS and connection 0 221ELI000977DE_6 20 10 2022 1 Spare parts lists Installation base for control top T VIS and connection 0 12 2 Spare parts lists 95...

Page 96: ...Spare parts lists Installation base for control top T VIS and connection 0 221ELI000977DE_6 20 10 2022 2 96 106 12 2 Spare parts lists 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 97: ...4404 922 316 922 316 922 316 206 Round plug PE LD 922 336 922 336 A Actuator TME see spare parts list for pneumatic actuators for ECOVENT disk valves B Control top T VIS A 15 see spare parts list for...

Page 98: ...98 106 12 2 Spare parts lists 0000000576 001 EN GB...

Page 99: ...3 1 Dimensions sheet Valve N_ ECO Dimension sheet shut off valve 221MBL002590DE_4 10 09 2021 1 Dimension sheet shut off valve N_ ECO Fig 1 Valve with T VIS control top 13 1 Dimensions sheet Valve N_ E...

Page 100: ...5 104 104 129 129 169 F 162 186 202 217 230 240 H 338 372 378 386 393 402 X 385 431 449 480 508 537 With control head T VIS Dimension 1 OD 1 5 OD 2 OD 2 5 OD 3 OD 4 OD B 29 39 42 54 54 69 C 90 90 90 1...

Page 101: ...13 2 Dimensions sheet Actuator ECO E 20 10 2022 1 Dimensions sheet Actuator ECO E Dimensions sheet Actuator ECO E Fig 1 X actuator marking 221MBL003579DE_4 13 2 Dimensions sheet Actuator ECO E 101 106...

Page 102: ...119 36 129 160 119 4 0 E CB 221 642 06 119 36 129 160 119 4 2 E CD 221 642 03 119 36 129 160 119 4 7 E DB 221 642 09 119 36 170 160 198 7 2 E DD 221 642 05 119 36 170 160 198 7 7 E DF 221 642 04 119 3...

Page 103: ...2 20 10 2022 221MBL003579DE_4 13 2 Dimensions sheet Actuator ECO E 103 106...

Page 104: ...rd EPDM Material designation Brief designation according to DIN ISO 1629 Ethylene propylene diene rubber F Unit of measurement of temperature degree Fahrenheit FKM Material designation short designati...

Page 105: ...olytetrafluoroethylene SET UP Self learning installation During commissioning and maintenance the SET UP procedure carries out all the necessary settings for the generation of messages AF Indicates th...

Page 106: ...GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH Am Industriepark 2 10 21514 B chen Germany Telefon 49 4155 49 0 www gea com GEA Tuchenhagen All rights reserved Subject to modifications 430BAL008482...

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