GEA VARIVENT X, Operating Instruction

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11 Alarms
11.1 Malfunctions and remedies
In the event of malfunctions immediately deactivate the valve and secure it
against inadvertent reactivation. Malfunctions may only be remedied by qualified
staff, who must observe the safety instructions.
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Valve does not work
Fault in the control system
Check the system
configuration
No compressed air or
compressed air too low Check compressed air supply
and check air hoses for free
passage and air tightness
Fault in the electrical system
Check actuation / external
controller and routing of
electrical lines
Solenoid valve defective Replace the solenoid valve
Valve does not close Dirt/foreign material between
valve seat and valve disk Clean valve housing and valve
seat
Spring defective Replace the actuator
Valve closes too slowly
O-rings in actuator and control
top are dry (friction losses)
Grease O-rings
Leakage in the area of the
valve housing Housing O-rings defective Valve disassembly - Housing
Replace the O-Ring
Leakage in the lantern Sealing ring defective Replace the sealing ring
The TEFASEP gold valve seat
seal is indicating a leak
following commissioning or
maintenance. The valve seat seal is not
properly installed or has been
damaged during assembly or
disassembly.
In case of a new seal: No valve
switching performed during/
immediately following CIP or
SIP cleaning. Perform valve switching
during/immediately following
CIP or SIP cleaning.
Alarms
Malfunctions and remedies
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