GEA VARIVENT X Manuel utilisateur
Hygienic valves
GEA VARIVENT® Shuttle valve type X and W, X_V and W_V
Operating instruction (Translation from the original language)
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COPYRIGHT
These Operating Instructions are the English translation of the original operating
instructions in the sense of the EU Machinery Directive. This document is
protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The document may not, in whole or in
part, be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to an electronic medium of
machine-readable form without the express permission of GEA Tuchenhagen
GmbH.
LEGAL NOTICE
Word marks
The designations VARIVENT® and T.VIS® are protected trademarks of GEA
Tuchenhagen GmbH.
The TEFASEP® gold designation is a trademark of GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH
registered in Switzerland.
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Instructions. Use the following QR code or link to access the questionnaire:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information 5
1.1 Information on the Document 5
1.1.1 Binding Character of These Operating Instructions 5
1.1.2 Notes on the Illustrations 5
1.1.3 Symbols and Highlighting 5
1.2 Manufacturer address 6
1.3 Contact 6
1.4 EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC 7
1.5 Translated copy of the EU - Declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive
2006/42/EU 8
2 Safety 9
2.1 Intended use 9
2.1.1 Requirements for operation 9
2.1.2 Pressure equipment directive 9
2.1.3 ATEX directive 9
2.1.4 Improper operating conditions 9
2.2 Operator’s Duty of Care 10
2.3 Subsequent changes 10
2.4 General safety instructions and dangers 11
2.4.1 Principles for safe operation 11
2.4.2 Environmental Protection 11
2.4.3 Electrical Equipment 12
2.5 Supplementary Regulations 12
2.6 Qualification of personnel 12
2.7 Safety equipment 13
2.7.1 Signs 13
2.8 Residual dangers 14
2.9 Danger zones 16
3 Description 17
3.1 Design 17
3.2 Functional description 19
3.2.1 Spring-to-close actuator (Z) 19
3.2.2 Spring-to-open actuator (A) 19
3.3 Intended Purpose 19
4 Transport and storage 20
4.1 Storage conditions 20
4.2 Transport 20
4.2.1 Scope of supply 21
5 Technical data 22
5.1 Type plate 22
5.2 Technical data 22
5.3 Resistance and permitted operating temperature of the sealing materials 24
5.4 Pipe ends - General table of measurements 26
5.5 Tool 27
5.6 Lubricants 27
5.7 Weights 27
6 Assembly and installation 28
6.1 Safety instructions 28
6.2 Notes on installation 28
6.3 Control head 28
6.4 Valve with Detachable Pipe Connection Elements 29
6.5 Valve with Welded Ends 29
6.6 Pneumatic connections 30
6.6.1 Air Requirement 30
6.6.2 Establishing Hose Connections 30
6.7 General 31
7 Start-up 32
7.1 Safety instructions 32
7.2 Notes on commissioning 32
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8 Operation and control 33
8.1 Safety instructions 33
9 Cleaning 34
9.1 Cleaning 34
9.1.1 Cleaning Process Examples 34
9.1.2 Cleaning effect 34
9.2 Passivation 35
10 Maintenance 36
10.1 Safety instructions 36
10.2 Inspections 37
10.2.1 Product contact seals 37
10.2.2 Pneumatic connections 37
10.2.3 Electrical connections 38
10.3 Maintenance intervals 38
10.4 Prior to disassembly 39
10.5 Disassembling Valve X 39
10.5.1 Manually lift valve X 39
10.5.2 Exposing the Lower Valve Disk 41
10.5.3 Removing the Lower Valve Disk 42
10.5.4 Removing the Control Top 44
10.5.5 Disconnecting the Valve from the Housing 45
10.5.6 Removing the Upper Valve Disk 46
10.6 Disassembling Valve W 47
10.6.1 Manually lift valve W 47
10.6.2 Removing the Control Top 48
10.6.3 Disconnecting valve W from the housing 48
10.6.4 Releasing the Valve Disk 50
10.7 Maintenance 53
10.7.1 Cleaning the Valve 53
10.7.2 Replacing the V-Ring 54
10.7.3 Exchanging the O-ring (TEFASEP gold) 56
10.7.4 Lubricating Seals and Threads 58
10.8 Installation 58
10.8.1 Installing the valve 58
10.8.2 Torques for the Clamps and Clamp Connections 59
10.8.3 Check stroke 59
11 Alarms 61
11.1 Malfunctions and remedies 61
12 Decommissioning 62
12.1 Safety instructions 62
12.2 Disposal 62
12.2.1 General notes 62
12.2.2 Valve Actuator Disposal 62
13 Spare parts list - shuttle valve X 63
14 Spare parts list - shuttle valve X_V 70
15 Spare parts list - Shuttle valve W 74
16 Spare parts list - shuttle valve X_V 81
17 Appendix 84
17.1 Lists 84
17.1.1 Abbreviations and terms 84
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1 General Information
1.1 Information on the Document
The present Operating Instructions are part of the user information for the
product. The Operating Instructions contain all the information you need to
transport, install, commission, operate and carry out maintenance for the product.
1.1.1 Binding Character of These Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions contain the manufacturer's instructions to the
operator of the product and to all persons who work on or use the product
regarding the procedures to follow.
Carefully read these Operating Instructions before starting any work on or using
the product. Your personal safety and the safety of the product can only be
ensured if you act as described in the Operating Instructions.
Store the Operating Instructions in such a way that they are accessible to the
operator and the operating staff during the entire life cycle of the product. When
the location is changed or the product is sold make sure you also provide the
Operating Instructions.
1.1.2 Notes on the Illustrations
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show the product in a simplified
form. The actual design of the product can differ from the illustration. For detailed
views and dimensions of the product please refer to the design documents.
1.1.3 Symbols and Highlighting
In these Operating Instructions, important information is highlighted by symbols
or special formatting. The following examples illustrate the most important types
of highlighting.
Danger
Warning: Fatal Injuries
Failure to observe the warning can result in serious damage to health, or
even death.
► The arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
Warning: Explosions
Failure to observe the warning can result in severe explosions.
► The arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
General Information
Information on the Document
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Warning!
Warning: Serious Injuries
Failure to observe the warning can result in serious damage to health.
► The arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
Caution!
Warning: Injuries
Failure to observe the warning can result in minor or moderate damage to
health.
► The arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
Notice
Warning: Damage to Property
Failure to observe the warning can result in serious damage to the
component or in the vicinity of the component.
► The arrow identifies a precautionary measure you have to take to avoid
the hazard.
Carry out the following steps: = Start of a set of instructions.
1. First step in a sequence of operations.
2. Second step in a sequence of operations.
®Result of the previous operation.
®The operation is complete, the goal has been achieved.
Hint!
Further useful information.
1.2 Manufacturer address
GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH
Am Industriepark 2-10
21514 Büchen
1.3 Contact
Tel.:+49 4155 49-0
Fax:+49 4155 49-2035
www.gea.com
General Information
Manufacturer address
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1.4 EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC
General Information
EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
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1.5 Translated copy of the EU - Declaration of conformity in accordance with the
Pressure Equipment Directive 2006/42/EU
Manufacturer: GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH
Am Industriepark 2-10
21514 Büchen
We hereby declare that the machine named below
Designation: Valve with actuator
Type: VARIVENT®
due to its design and construction as well as in the versions sold by us, meet the basic safety and health requirements of the following
guideline:
Relevant EC directives: 2006/42/EC EC Machinery Directive
Applicable harmonized standards, in
particular:
EN ISO 12100: 2010
Remarks: •This declaration will become invalid if any alterations are
made to the machine which have not been agreed with us
•We also declare that the relevant technical documentation for
this machine has been prepared in accordance with Annex
VII, Part A, and agree to submit the documentation on
justified request of national authorities on a data carrier
Person authorised for compilation and handover of technical
documentation:
GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH
CE Documentation Officer
Am Industriepark 2-10
21514 Buchen, Germany
Büchen, 24 January 2020
Franz Bürmann
Managing Director i.V. Matthias Südel
Head of Engineering
General Information
Translated copy of the EU - Declaration of conformity in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2006/42/EU
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The valve is intended only for the described purpose. Using the device for any
other purpose is considered contrary to its designated use. GEA Tuchenhagen
will not accept any liability for damage resulting from improper setting: the risk
lies entirely with the operator of the facility. The prerequisite for the reliable and
safe operation of the valve is proper transportation and storage as well as
professional installation and assembly. Operating the unit within the limits of its
designated use also involves adhering to the operating, maintenance and
servicing instructions.
2.1.1 Requirements for operation
The prerequisite for reliable and safe operation of the component is proper
transportation and storage as well as professional installation and assembly.
Operating the unit within the limits of its designated use also involves adhering to
the operating, inspection and maintenance 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: Classified according to Annex II
in category 1.
According to the scope of directive 2014/34/EC, article 1, paragraph 2, f, the
exception of the directive applies, due to conformity with the machine directive
2006/42/EU.
The nominal diameters smaller than DN 25 are subject to article 4, paragraph 3
of the Pressure Equipment Directive which specifies sound engineering practice.
Nominal diameters ≥ IPS 4“; DN 125 valid for the fluid group II.
In the event of any deviations, GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH will supply a specific
Declaration of Conformity.
2.1.3 ATEX directive
In areas with an explosive atmosphere, only valves suitable for use in such areas
may be used.
Refer to and observe the additional operating instructions “ATEX version valves”.
For details regarding the marking of valves for potentially hazardous areas also
refer to the additional operating instructions “ATEX version valves”.
If these valves are used in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere, you
must absolutely comply with directive 2014/34/EC with respect to all ignition
hazards.
2.1.4 Improper operating conditions
The operational safety of the component can not be guaranteed under improper
operating conditions. Therefore avoid improper operating conditions.
The operation of the component is not permitted if:
Safety
Intended use
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•Persons or objects are in the danger zone.
•Safety devices are not working or were removed.
•Malfunctions have been detected on the component.
•Damage to the component has been detected.
•Maintenance intervals have been exceeded.
2.2 Operator’s Duty of Care
The operating company of the component has a special responsibility for the
proper and safe handling of the component within their company. Only use the
component when it is in perfect operating condition in order to prevent danger to
persons and property.
This operating manual contains information that you and your employees need
for safe operation over the life of the component. Be sure to read these Operating
Instructions carefully and ensure that the measures described here are observed.
The operator's duty of care includes planning the necessary safety measures and
monitoring that these measures are observed. The following principles apply:
•Only qualified personnel may work on the component.
•The operating company must authorize personnel to carry out the relevant
tasks.
•Order and cleanliness must be maintained at the work stations and in the
entire area surrounding the component.
•Personnel must wear suitable work clothing and personal protective
equipment. As the operating company must ensure that work clothing and
personal protective equipment are used.
•Inform personnel regarding any properties of the product which might pose a
health risk and the preventative measures to be taken.
•Have a qualified first-aid representative on call during the operation. This
person must be able to initiate any necessary first-aid measures in case of an
emergency.
•Clearly define procedures, competences and responsibilities for those
working in the area of the component. Everybody must know what to do in
case of an emergency. Instruct the staff in this respect at regular intervals.
•The signs on the component must always be complete and easy to read.
Check, clean and replace the signs as necessary at regular intervals.
•Observe the Technical Data specified and the limits of use!
Hint!
Carry out regular checks. This way you can ensure that these
measures are actually observed.
2.3 Subsequent changes
Safety
Operator’s Duty of Care
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