VAT 47146-E7 Series Installation, Operating,  & Maintenance Instructions Download Page 1

Installation, Operating & 
Maintenance Instructions 

 

 

600243EC 

Edition 2018-11-05 

 

 

RF all-metal gate valve 

with compact or extended pneumatic actuator 

 

 

Series 47 
DN 40 – 250 mm (I. D. 1½" – 10") 

 
 
This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 
 
 

 

With compact actuator 
 

 

With extended actuator 
 

 

47146- . E7 . - .... 
47148- . E7 . - .... 
47232- . E7 . - .... 
47236- . E7 . - .... 
47239- . E7 . - .... 
47240- . E7 . - .... 
47244- . E7 . - .... 

 

47132- . E .. - .... 
47146- . E .. - .... 
47148- . E .. - .... 
47232- . E .. - .... 
47236- . E .. - .... 
47239- . E .. - .... 
47240- . E .. - .... 
47244- . E .. - .... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample pictures 
 

Summary of Contents for 47146-E7 Series

Page 1: ...or extended pneumatic actuator Series 47 DN 40 250 mm I D 1 10 This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers With compact actuator With extended actuator 47146 E7 47148 E7 47232 E7 47236 E7 47239 E7 47240 E7 47244 E7 47132 E 47146 E 47148 E 47232 E 47236 E 47239 E 47240 E 47244 E Sample pictures ...

Page 2: ... duplicated or distributed without written permission from VAT Offenders are liable to pay damages The original VAT firmware and updated state of the art versions of the VAT firmware are intended for use with VAT products The VAT firmware contains a limited time unlimited user license The VAT firmware may not be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it permitted to make copies of the ...

Page 3: ...into the system 10 4 2 1 Preparation for installation 11 4 2 2 Mounting to the system 12 4 3 Compressed air connection 14 4 4 Electrical connection 15 5 Operation 16 5 1 Normal operation 16 5 2 Operation under increased temperature 17 5 3 Bake out 18 5 4 Behavior in case of compressed air pressure drop 18 5 5 Behavior in case of power failure 18 5 5 1 Manual emergency operation 18 5 6 Trouble shoo...

Page 4: ...number Order number 1 2 Use of product Use product for clean and dry vacuum applications only Other applications are only allowed with the written permission of VAT 1 3 Related documents Product data sheet Dimensional drawing 1 4 Important information This symbol points to a very important statement that requires particular attention Example VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from i...

Page 5: ...ion Operating Maintenance Instructions are an integral part of a comprehensive documentation belonging to a complete technical system They must be stored together with the other documentation and accessible for anybody who is authorized to work with the system at any time 2 2 Danger levels DANGER High risk Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury ...

Page 6: ...sonnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work 2 4 Safety labels Label Part No Label size mm Location on valve DN 40 100 T 9001 155 DN 160 250 T 9001 156 20 20 80 80 On protective covers of flanges Table 2 1 ...

Page 7: ...TION 600243EC Edition 2018 11 05 7 28 3 Design and Function 3 1 Design With compact actuator type 47 E7 With extended actuator type 47 E Figure 3 1 1 Actuator 2 Valve body 3 Connecting flange 4 Sealing surface 5 Distance piece ...

Page 8: ...the assembled VATRING 7 and counter plate 2 spread apart from the guide plate 3 This effect leaktight closing Opening When the end position is reached the RF contact band 6 which is clamped to the patented VATKIPP mechanism 7 will spread apart and couple to the flange to provide a low RF resistance during its operation OPEN CLOSED Figure 3 2 1 Valve gate 2 Counter plate 3 Guide plate 4 Support 5 V...

Page 9: ...ay be useful if products must be returned to VAT Open the plastic bag protecting the valve only at the points where you need access to the eyebolts 1 for fastening the crane hooks see Figure 4 1 on page 10 Keep valve in the plastic bag until it is being installed into the system NOTICE Wrong lifting Valve may crash and get damaged Use only the eyebolts shown in the dimensional drawing and in Figur...

Page 10: ... Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured Do not connect or supply electrical power and compressed air before the product is completely mounted in the system NOTICE Contamination Product may get contaminated Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product NOTICE Force effect from other components of the system Valve body may get deformed and or malfunctions may occ...

Page 11: ...protective covers from the flanges NOTICE Sensitive product Valve parts may get damaged When removing the protective covers from the flanges be careful to avoid damage to the valve 1 Remove plastic bag 2 Remove screws 2 and protective covers 3 see Figure 4 2 3 Remove O rings 4 1 Eyebolts to fasten the crane hooks 2 Screws quantity depends on valve size 3 Protective covers 4 O rings Figure 4 2 Stor...

Page 12: ...opriate flange screws different quantity of screws required depending on valve size 2 Initially mount four screws evenly in crosswise order until the seal touches the sealing surface 3 Afterwards mount all screws evenly in crosswise order 4 Tighten all screws with the torques appropriate for the property classes of the screws 5 Do not block Leak detection port see sample picture at Figure 4 4 Plea...

Page 13: ...Series 47 INSTALLATION 600243EC Edition 2018 11 05 13 28 Leak detection port Figure 4 4 ...

Page 14: ...Supply compressed air pressure only after the supply line is properly mounted to the actuator 1 Connect compressed air supply line according the specification on the product data sheet and see Table 4 1 Execution Procedure Without solenoid valve 47 E14 47 E24 47 E72 Connect relevant compressed air line to connection CLOSE Afterwards connect relevant compressed air line to connection OPEN Supply ad...

Page 15: ...l power NOTICE Wrong voltage Electrical components may get damaged Supply electrical components with the correct voltage 1 Connect position indicator according to product data sheet 2 Connect the contacts of the solenoid valve connector according to the wiring diagram on the product data sheet specification on solenoid coil and see Table 4 2 Execution Procedure Without solenoid valve 47 E14 47 E24...

Page 16: ...etails see product data sheet Make sure that compressed air is supplied at the specified pressure see also chapter 0 Compressed air connection Make sure that the connect voltage is supplied Check voltage specification on coil see also chapter 4 3 Electrical connection Action Execution Procedure To open the valve Without solenoid valve 47 E14 47 E24 47 E72 Supply compressed air to connection open R...

Page 17: ...ng pulse duration min 50 ms Table 5 2 5 2 Operation under increased temperature Maximum allowed temperature see product data sheet NOTICE Inconstant temperatures Performance of the valve may deteriorate Actuate valve only after the bake out temperature has been stable for two hours If valve must be actuated during bake out make sure that the heating or cooling rate does not exceed 10 C per hour in...

Page 18: ...g rate DN 40 160 DN 200 250 50 C h 25 C h 50 C h 25 C h Table 5 3 Applied high temperatures and radiation exposure are weakening the sealing materials of the actuator A combination of both will shorten the lifetime 5 4 Behavior in case of compressed air pressure drop See product data sheet 5 5 Behavior in case of power failure See product data sheet 5 5 1 Manual emergency operation WARNING Movable...

Page 19: ...stop Impulse solenoid valve To close the valve Turn the slotted screw 3 coil CLOSE clockwise to its stop As soon as valve is closed turn screw back to its original position To open the valve Turn the slotted screw 2 coil OPEN clockwise to its stop As soon as valve is open turn screw back to its original position 1 Coil OPEN 2 Slotted screw of coil OPEN 3 Slotted screw of coil CLOSE 4 Coil CLOSE Fi...

Page 20: ...ate seal Please contact VAT www vatvalve com Condition of valve gate Please contact VAT www vatvalve com Operating pressure Adjust operating pressure 0 Compressed air connection Leak at body Condition of bonnet seal and sealing surface Please contact VAT www vatvalve com Condition of bellows Please contact VAT www vatvalve com Whistling sound during opening or closing No action required when valve...

Page 21: ... 1 Maintenance intervals Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during the specified cycles Impacts from the process may require more frequent maintenance When the valve has reached the specified cycles see product data sheet we recommend to have it serviced by VAT Please contact your nearest VAT service center to get recommendations and an offer You will find ...

Page 22: ...pairs may only be carried out by the VAT service staff In exceptional cases the customer is allowed to carry out the repairs but only with the prior consent of VAT Please contact one of our service centers You will find the addresses on our website www vatvalve com ...

Page 23: ...avy weight Physical overstraining Use a crane to lift the product WARNING Hazardous components Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured Before dismounting the product disconnect compressed air supply disconnect electrical power supply WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured Keep human body parts away from movable parts NOTICE Contamination Product may...

Page 24: ...however in reverse order Observe safety instruction of chapter 4 Installation 8 2 Storage NOTICE Wrong storage Inappropriate temperatures and humidity may cause damage to the product Valve must be stored at relative humidity between 10 and 70 temperature between 10 C and 50 C non condensing environment NOTICE Inappropriate packaging Product may get damaged if inappropriate packaging material is us...

Page 25: ...hysical overstraining Use a crane to lift the product NOTICE Inappropriate packaging Product may get damaged if inappropriate packaging material is used Always use the original packaging material and handle product with care When returning products to VAT please fill out the VAT form Declaration of Chemical Contamination and send it to VAT in advance The form can be downloaded from our website www...

Page 26: ...hapter 4 2 1 Preparation for installation 2 Pack valve appropriately by using the original packaging material VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging 9 2 Transport NOTICE Inappropriate packaging Product may get damaged if inappropriate packaging material is used Always use the original packaging material and handle product with care VAT disclaims any liabilit...

Page 27: ...Series 47 DISPOSAL 600243EC Edition 2018 11 05 27 28 10 Disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution Discard products and parts according to the local regulations ...

Page 28: ... parts may cause damage to the product Use original spare parts from VAT only Parts may only be replaced by the VAT service staff Please contact one of our service centers and specify the fabrication number of the product see chapter 1 1 Identification of product You will find the addresses on our website www vatvalve com ...

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