Table of contents The information herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice 1. EC Declaration of Conformity ............... 2. Safety ....................2.1. Important information ................2.2. Warning signs ..................2.3. Safety precautions ................3.
1 EC Declaration of Conformity Revision of Declaration of Conformity 2009-12-29 The Designated Company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S Company Name Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark Address +45 79 32 22 00 Phone No. hereby declare that Valve Designation Unique TO...
2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasized in this manual. Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs. 2.1 Important information Important information Always read the manual before using the valve! WARNING Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the valve.
Never touch the clip assembly or the actuator piston rod if the actuator is supplied with compressed air (see warning label) Never service the valve with valve and pipelines under pressure Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Transportation:...
3.1 Unpacking/intermediate storage Step 1 Check the delivery for: CAUTION! 1. Complete valve 2. Delivery note Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. 3. Warning label Step 2 Remove upper support Step 3 Lift out the valve. NOTE! Please note weight of valve as printed on box.
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3 Installation The instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions carefully. Fit the warning label supplied on the valve after installation so that it is normally visible. Step 5 Inspect the valve for visible transport damages. Inspection! Step 6 Avoid damaging the air connections, the leakage outlet, the valve ports and the CIP connections, if supplied.
- At end of use, the equipment must be recycled according to the relevant, local regulations. Besides the equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the process liquid must be considered and dealt with in a proper manner. When in doubt, or in the absence of local regulations, please contact your local Alfa Laval sales company 3.3 General installation Step 1 - Always read the technical data thoroughly (see 6 Technical data).
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- Thermal expansion of the tubes (especially at long tube lengths) - Excessive welding - Overloading of the pipelines NOTE! TD 449-241 Please follow Alfa Laval installation guidelines (literature code ESE00040). Step 3 Remember seal rings! Fittings: Ensure that the connections are tight.
3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The valve has ends for welding as standard. Weld carefully/aim at stressless welding to avoid deformation on sealing areas. Check the valve for smooth operation after welding. Step 6 CIP out CIP in...
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- please see later this section! If there is a risk of foot damage, Alfa Laval recommends to leave a distance of 120 mm (4.7”) below the valve (look at the specific built-in conditions).
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3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The valve has ends for welding as standard. Weld carefully/aim at stressless welding to avoid deformation on sealing areas. Check the valve for smooth operation after welding. Step 4 Warning! Make sure to turn the valve body correctly - conical seat...
- Never pressurise air connections (AC1, AC3) simultaneously as both valve plugs can be lifted (can cause mixing). CAUTION! Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. Step 2 Never touch the valve or the pipelines when processing hot liquids Burning danger! or when sterilizing.
4 Operation Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. - See 5.1 General maintenance 4.2 Fault finding and repair Problem Cause/result Repair Leakage at the leakage detection - Particles between valve seats and - Remove the particles plug seals (56/74) - Check the plug seals pipe (88) - Worn/product affected plug seal...
4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (= CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO = Nitric acid. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible by means of the leakage outlet. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 Caustic danger!
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4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (= CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO = Nitric acid. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible by means of the leakage outlet. Step 5 1.
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4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (= CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO = Nitric acid. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible by means of the leakage outlet. Step 10 3.
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts, and keep spare rubber seals and guide rings in stock. Store seals in closed bag. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section.
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Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts, and keep spare rubber seals and guide rings in stock. Store seals in closed bag. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section.
Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. 5.2 Dismantling of valve Step 1 Disassemble valve acc. to illustrations (1 to 5).
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Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step 2 If balanced seat lift is available If air fitting AC1 is present, supply compressed air and follow procedure 2A.
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Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step 3 Remove coupling system and balanced plug according to illustrations (1 to 4).
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Handle scrap correctly. 5.3 Tank plug, replacement of radial seal Step 1 Cut and remove old seal ring (74) using a knife, screwdriver or similar.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Handle scrap correctly. Step 4 Tool marked with item 1. Place upper tool part including piston.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Handle scrap correctly. Step 2 Pre-mount seal ring as shown on drawing. A = Flat side of the sealing...
Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step 6 1. Inspect the seal. 2. Release air at 3 different positions of the circumference.
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Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step 3 Place coupling system and balanced plug according to illustrations ( 1 to 4 ).
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Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step 5 - Never stick your fingers through the valve ports if the actuator is supplied with compressed air.
Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. 5.6 Dismantling of acutator Step 1 1. Dismantle the valve in accordance with instructions in section 5.2 Dismantling of valve . Pay special attention to the warnings! 2.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. 5.7 Assembly of actuator Step 1 Please see drawing when reassembling according to steps 2 to 5 on this page.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them.
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform the personnel about the technical data. 6.1 Technical data Unique is remote-controlled by means of compressed air. The valve is a normally closed (NC) valve. The valve has two independent plug seals, forming a leakage chamber.
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Weight (kg) Longstroke Size DN/OD DN/OD ISO-DIN 63.5 76.1 101.6 150 63.5 76.1 Weight (kg)* Unique TO 12.5 22.5 22.5 12.5 22.5 22.5 Weight (kg)* Unique TO with external cleaning 23.5 23.5 23.5 23.5 - - - *= without tank flange...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.1 Actuator **11 **11.1 15.1 = actuator kit 2306-0005 = Not used in actuator 1½”-2”...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Upper stem Screw Air fitting Air fitting...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.2 Plug setup 6 (tank flange) 2306-0007 = wear parts * = with SpiralClean in leakage chamber...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.3 Plug setup 12 (tank flange) 2306-0008 2306-0009 = wear parts...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.4 Plug setup 6 (stub flange) 2306-0007 = wear parts * = with SpiralClean in leakage chamber...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.5 Plug setup 12 (stub flange) 2306-0008 2306-0009 = wear parts...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM O-ring, EPDM...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.6 Valve bodies 2306-0011...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Intermediate piece Valve body, upper Clamp with screws...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.7 Installation kit B TD 449-306...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Hose PTFE with stainless steel weave Welding socket...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.8 Installation kit C TD 449-307...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Welding liner...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.9 Installation kit G TD 449-308...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Welding male part, AISI 316 3/8" 10 mm Female PVDF...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.10 Installation kit H and H2 TD 449-309...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination DIN union DN10 12 mm CIP pipe long...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.11 Axial installation tool TD 449-038_1...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Lower Part Piston Upper Part O-ring, NBR...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.12 Radial installation tool TD 449-354...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Piston Lower Part Upper Part Bushing Guide...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.13 Mounting tool for lip seal TD 449-310...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts list Pos. Denomination Mounting tool for lip seal...
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