VAT 48 Series Installation, Operating,  & Maintenance Instructions Download Page 1

Installation, Operating & 
Maintenance Instructions 

 

 

 

288914ED 

Edition 2013-05-24 

 

 

All-metal gate valve 

with compact or extended pneumatic actuator 

 

Series 48 
DN 16

–320 mm (I.D. ⅝"–12") 

 
 
This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 
 
 

 

With compact actuator 
 

 

With extended actuator 
 

 

48146- . E7 . - ....   
48148- . E7 . - .... 
48150- . E7 . - .... 
48236- . E7 . - ....   
48240- . E7 . - .... 
48244- . E7 . - .... 

 

48124- . E .. - .... 
48132- . E .. - .... 
48146- . E .. - .... 
48148- . E .. - .... 
48150- . E .. - .... 
48236- . E .. - .... 
48240- . E .. - .... 
48244- . E .. - .... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 48 Series

Page 1: ...t or extended pneumatic actuator Series 48 DN 16 320 mm I D 12 This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers With compact actuator With extended actuator 48146 E7 48148 E7 48150 E7 4...

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 u...

Page 3: ...ion into the system 10 4 2 1 Preparation for installation 11 4 2 2 Mounting to the system 12 4 3 Compressed air connection 13 4 4 Electrical connection 14 5 Operation 15 5 1 Normal operation 15 5 2 Op...

Page 4: ...plications 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 ve...

Page 5: ...on 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 acces...

Page 6: ...personnel 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 Locatio...

Page 7: ...tion 2013 05 24 7 27 3 Design and Function 3 1 Design With compact actuator type 48 E7 With extended actuator type 48 E Figure 3 1 1 Actuator 2 Valve body 3 Connecting flange 4 Sealing surface 5 Dista...

Page 8: ...until it touches the mechanical stop 4 Due to continued pressure valve gate 1 and counter plate 2 spread apart and effect leaktight closing Opening Valve gate 1 and counter plate 2 are retracted and...

Page 9: ...may 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: ...ble 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...

Page 11: ...tive 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 Re...

Page 12: ...n flange A see Figure 4 3 1 Mount valve to your system by using appropriate flange screws different quantity of screws required depending on valve size 2 Initially mount four screws evenly in crosswis...

Page 13: ...l power is being connected before compressed air is connected Always connect compressed air before connecting electrical power Use clean dry or slightly oiled air only Admissible air pressure range se...

Page 14: ...ys connect compressed air before connecting electrical power NOTICE Wrong voltage Electrical components may get damaged Supply electrical components with the correct voltage 1 Connect position indicat...

Page 15: ...sheet Action Solenoid Procedure To open the valve Without solenoid 48 E14 48 E24 48 E72 At first supply admissible compressed air to connection CLOSE Afterwards supply admissible compressed air to co...

Page 16: ...to connection OPEN CLOSE PORT 1 Supply a voltage impulse observe voltage specification on coil to connection SV CLOSE Impulse must last for at least 50 ms Table 5 2 5 2 Operation under increased tempe...

Page 17: ...C h 25 C h 80 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 Behav...

Page 18: ...For remote operation make sure that the slotted screw is turned counter clockwise to its stop Impulse solenoid To close the valve Turn the slotted screw 3 coil CLOSE clockwise to its stop As soon as v...

Page 19: ...ate seal Please contact VAT www vatvalve com Condition of valve gate Please contact VAT www vatvalve com Operating pressure Adjust operating pressure 4 3 Compressed air connection Leak at body Conditi...

Page 20: ...intenance during the specified life cycle Impacts from the process may require more frequent maintenance When the valve has reached the specified life cycle see product data sheet we recommend to have...

Page 21: ...airs 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 cen...

Page 22: ...vy 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...

Page 23: ...truction 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...

Page 24: ...ysical 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 h...

Page 25: ...apter 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 Transpor...

Page 26: ...DISPOSAL Series 48 26 27 Edition 2013 05 24 288914ED 10 Disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution Discard products and parts according to the local regulations...

Page 27: ...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 n...

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