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Globe Valve 

ECOLINE-VA16 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Operating Manual 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

     

             

 

Summary of Contents for ECOLINE-VA16

Page 1: ...Globe Valve ECOLINE VA16 Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...ust neither be distributed copied reproduced edited or processed for any other purpose nor otherwise transmitted published or made available to a third party without the manufacturer s express written consent Subject to technical modification without prior notice KSB Italia SpA Concorezzo 04 11 2018 ...

Page 3: ...rt 11 4 3 Storage preservation 12 4 4 Return to supplier 12 4 5 Disposal 13 5 Valve Description 14 5 1 General description 14 5 2 Marking 14 5 3 Operating data 16 5 4 Fluids handled 16 5 5 Design details 16 5 6 Pressure temperature ratings 16 5 7 Materials 17 5 8 Function 18 5 9 Scope of supply 18 5 10 Dimensions and weights 18 6 Installation at Site 19 6 1 General information Safety regulations 1...

Page 4: ...4 of 27 ECOLINE VA16 Glossary Technical literature Refer to the product catalogue for the technical literature on our products at www ksb it Contents ...

Page 5: ...ts Document Contents Type series booklet Description of the valve General assembly drawing2 Sectional drawing of the valve Sub supplier product literature3 Operating manuals and other product literature for the accessories Observe the relevant manufacturer s product literature for the accessories 1 4 Symbols Table 2 Symbols used in this manual Symbol Description Conditions which need to be fulfill...

Page 6: ...ng manual must be read and fully understood by the specialist personnel operators responsible prior to installation and commissioning The contents of this operating manual must be available to the specialist personnel at the site at all times Instructions and information attached directly to the valve must always be complied with and kept in a perfectly legible condition at all times This applies ...

Page 7: ...competence and supervision of all personnel involved in transport installation operation maintenance and inspection must be clearly defined by the operator Deficits in knowledge must be rectified by means of training and instruction provided by sufficiently trained specialist personnel If required the operator can commission the manufacturer supplier to train the personnel Hands on training at the...

Page 8: ... manufacturer s prior consent Use only original spare parts or parts authorised by the manufacturer The use of other parts can invalidate any liability of the manufacturer for resulting damage The operator ensures that maintenance inspection and installation is performed by authorised qualified specialist personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the manual Carry out work on the valve during stan...

Page 9: ...e hot and or pose a health hazard Hazard to persons and the environment Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any fluid residues Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard WARNING Cold hot piping and or valve Risk of thermal injury Insulate the valve Attach warning signs WARNING Impermissible pi...

Page 10: ...onnet cover from any impacts CAUTION Outdoor installation Damage due to corrosion Protect the valve appropriately against moisture CAUTION Painting of pipes Impairment of the valve s function and loss of information Protect stem and plastic components prior to applying paint Protect printed name plates prior to applying paint CAUTION Impermissible load Damage to the actuating element Do not use th...

Page 11: ...pare parts are only ready for operation following assembly installation and subsequent shell and leak testing of the valve DANGER The valve could slip out of the suspension arrangement Danger to life from falling parts Only transport the valve in the specified position Never suspend the valve from its handwheel Pay attention to the weight data and the centre of gravity Observe the applicable local...

Page 12: ...ion Close the valve using little force and store in the closed position Protect the valve from contact with solvents lubricants fuels or other chemicals 4 4 Return to supplier 1 Drain the valve as described in the manual 2 Always flush and clean the valve particularly if it has been used for handling noxious explosive hot or other hazardous fluids 3 If the fluids handled by the system leave residu...

Page 13: ... fluid and any fluid residues Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required Observe all legal regulations on the disposal of fluids posing a health hazard 1 Dismantle the valve Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling 2 Separate and sort the valve materials e g by Metals Plastics Electronic waste Greases and other lubricants 3 Dispose of materials in accordance with current...

Page 14: ...nal and more detailed information refer to the respective type series booklet 5 2 Marking Table 4 General marking Nominal size DN Nominal pressure class PN Manufacturer KSB Type series model ECOLINE VA16 Year of consctruction 20 Material JL 1040 Flow direction arrow Traceability of the material CE marking Identification number of the notified body 0036 5 Valve Description ...

Page 15: ...ccording to the current Pressure Equipment Directive Group 1 fluid comprises all fluids posing physical or health hazards e g fluid defined as Explosive Extremely flammable Highly flammable Flammable the maximum allowable temperature is above flashpoint Very toxic Toxic Oxidising Group 2 comprises all other fluids not referred to in Group 1 5 Valve Description ...

Page 16: ... type 21 Exterior coating blue RAL 5002 The valves satisfy the safety requirements of Annex I of the European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014 68 EU PED for fluids in Group 2 The valves do not have a potential internal source of ignition and can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres Group II category 2 zones 1 21 and category 3 zones 2 22 to Atex 2014 34 EU Variants Position Indicator PTFE...

Page 17: ...6 Table 7 Overview of available materials Part No Description Material Note 1 Body EN GJL 250 2 Bonnet EN GJL 250 3 Shaft Stainlesss steeel 2 Cr13 4 Body seat Stainless steel 2 Cr13 5 Valve disc EN GJL 250 6 Body bonnet gasket Graphite 5 Valve Description ...

Page 18: ...l When delivered the gland packing is not fully tightened The gland packing tightness should be performed on site applying a torque depending on the working conditions of the plant Periodically depending on opening and closing cycles the gland packing should be checked and in case it should be tightened again The seat disc interface of body and disc is made of rust proof materilas or PTFE rings va...

Page 19: ...e commissioned company or the plant operator Only use fasteners e g to DIN EN 1515 4 and flange gaskets e g to DIN EN 1514 made of materials approved for the respective valve size Always use all flange bolt holes provided when connecting the valve to the pipe Refer to the type series booklet for details on flange connections NOTE Exception DN 65 PN 16 When using steel flanges to DIN EN 1092 1 in c...

Page 20: ...the German energy saving regulations CAUTION Condensation water forming in air conditioning cooling and refrigerating system Ice forming Blockage of actuating element Damage due to corrosion Insulate the valve to prevent diffusion CAUTION Installation of the valve with the stem pointing downwards Dirt collecting between the folds and the gland packing Valve blockage Install the valve with the stem...

Page 21: ...n objects Remove any foreign objects 4 If required install a strainer in the piping Functional testing prior to commissioning start up Check the shut off function of the installed valve by opening and closing it several times Visual inspection after during commissioning start up Check bonnet cover bolting with joint ring for tightness after the valve has been subjected to load conditions or heated...

Page 22: ...lly opened CAUTION Excessively long idle periods Damage to the valve Check the function by opening and closing the valve at least once or twice a year CAUTION Vibration Excessive wear and or damage to the valve Change the system parameters Use throttling plugs or V port plugs in throttling applications to minimize vibration CAUTION Use of levers Damage to the valve as a result of excessive forces ...

Page 23: ...fluid in order to effectively prevent any risk of scalding Before removing the valve ensure that the pipe has been shut off and released for repair maintenance work A regular maintenance schedule will help avoid expensive repairs and contribute to trouble free reliable operation of the valve with a minimum of servicing maintenance expenditure and work NOTE All maintenance service and installation ...

Page 24: ... functionality of the valve 8 2 2 Re tightening the gland packing When delivered the gland packing is not fully tightened prior to commissioning start up the gland packing should be tightened according the working condition in the plant WARNING Failure to test overhauled valves Hazard to persons and the environment After reassembly and prior to commissioning start up the valves must be subjected t...

Page 25: ...is required Table 9 Trouble shooting Problem Remedy Leakage at the bonnet cover gasket Re tighten the screwed bonnet and or fit a new joint ring Leakage at stem seal Re tighten the stuffing box bolts If leakage goes on the packing should be replaced Leakage at the seat disc interface Dismantle bonnet bolting rework the seating faces of valve disc and body using a suitable reseating tool Continue r...

Page 26: ...nction 18 I Intended use 7 M Maintenance 23 Marking 14 Materials ECOLINE VA16 15 O Operating data ECOLINE VA16 16 Operating ranges 16 Other applicable documents 5 P Pressure temperature ratings ECOLINE VA16 16 R Return to supplier 12 S Safety 6 Safety awareness 7 Scope of supply 18 Shutdown 22 Storage 12 Index ...

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