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Legal information/Copyright Operating Manual ECOLINE GT 40 All rights reserved. The contents provided herein must 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.
Function ................................17 Scope of supply .............................17 4.10 Dimensions and weights ..........................17 Installation at Site ........................18 General information/Safety regulations .....................18 Installation position and location ........................19 Welding into the pipeline ..........................19 Valves with actuator .............................20 ECOLINE GT 40 3 of 30...
Pressure Equipment Directive, technical literature on our products at sets out the requirements to be met by pressure www.ksb.com. equipment intended to be placed on the market in the European economic area. ECOLINE GT 40 5 of 30...
The manual describes the proper and safe use of this equipment in all phases of operation. In the event of damage, immediately contact the KSB sales organisation responsible in order to maintain the right to claim under warranty.
▪ Any eventualities or incidents which may occur during installation performed by the customer, operation and maintenance. ▪ Local regulations; the operator must ensure that such regulations are strictly observed by all, including the personnel called in for installation. ECOLINE GT 40 7 of 30...
This must be ensured by the operator. ▪ The operator shall fit contact guards for hot, cold and moving parts and check that the guards function properly. ECOLINE GT 40 8 of 30...
Shut-off valves are not suitable for regulating volume flow. Gate valves are used in such a way that they are either fully open or fully closed. An intermediate position (throttling function) is not permitted. ECOLINE GT 40 9 of 30...
On transfer of goods, check each packaging unit for damage. In the event of in-transit damage, assess the exact damage, document it and notify KSB or the supplying dealer (as applicable) and the insurer about the damage in writing immediately.
(use suitable caps or film for protection). ▷ Close the valve using little force and store in the closed position. ▷ Protect the valve from contact with solvents, lubricants, fuels or other chemicals. ECOLINE GT 40 11 of 30...
Always indicate any safety and decontamination measures taken. NOTE If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the KSB web site at: www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination 3.5 Disposal WARNING Fluids, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard Hazard to persons and the environment! ▷...
Nominal pressure PN 10-40 Nominal size DN 50 - 600 Max. permissible pressure 40 bar Min. permissible temperature -10 °C Max. permissible temperature +400 °C Selection as per pressure/temperature ratings (⇨ Section 4.6 Page 14) ECOLINE GT 40 13 of 30...
902.2 920.3 920.3 461.2 461.1 461.2 461.1 920.1 920.1 902.1 902.1 PN 10-25 PN 40 DN 350-600 DN 350-400 DIN EN 12266-1 (P 10, P 11) DIN EN 12266-1 (P 12, leakage rate A) ECOLINE GT 40 15 of 30...
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Back seat A 276 410 Equivalent DIN material: X 12 Cr 13 Gland follower A 216 WCB Equivalent DIN material: GP 240 GH Gland bush A 276 410 Equivalent DIN material: X 12 Cr 13 ECOLINE GT 40 16 of 30...
(452) by means of the eyebolts (900) and the hexagon nuts (920.2). 4.9 Scope of supply ▪ Valve ▪ Operating manual for each packaging unit 4.10 Dimensions and weights For dimensions and weights please refer to the type series booklet. ECOLINE GT 40 17 of 30...
▷ Insulate the valve to prevent diffusion. CAUTION Improper installation Damage to the valve! ▷ Remove the caps prior to installation. ▷ Clean the mating flange faces. ▷ Protect the body and bonnet/cover from any impacts. ECOLINE GT 40 18 of 30...
The valve must not be fitted downstream of tees and level or three-dimensional double bends. 5.3 Welding into the pipeline Responsibility for welding the valve into the piping and for any heat treatment required lies with the commissioned construction company or the plant operator. ECOLINE GT 40 19 of 30...
▷ Ensure that work on the actuator is performed by qualified specialist personnel. ▷ Mount/remove the actuator in accordance with the operating manual. NOTE If the valves are fitted with actuators, ensure that the actuator's operating manual is also observed. ECOLINE GT 40 20 of 30...
5.5 Insulation NOTE Any insulation fitted on the valve must not impair the valve's function. The sealing areas at the cover/bonnet joint and at the stem passage (gland packing) must be directly accessible and visible. ECOLINE GT 40 21 of 30...
Check the bonnet/cover bolting (902.1/920.1) and the joint ring (411) for tightness after the valve has been subjected to load conditions or heated up for the first time. To avoid stress or distortion, open the valve by approx. two full counter- clockwise handwheel turns. ECOLINE GT 40 22 of 30...
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Direction symbols are found on the top of the handwheel. 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. ECOLINE GT 40 23 of 30...
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▪ Control failure ▪ Signal error ▪ Power supply failure during operation ▪ Incorrect actuator setting ▪ De-activation of the position switches in the actuator ECOLINE GT 40 24 of 30...
During prolonged shutdown periods, ensure that the following conditions are met: Drain fluids which change their physical condition due to changes in concentration, polymerisation, crystallisation, solidification, etc. from the piping. If required, flush the piping with the valves fully opened. ECOLINE GT 40 25 of 30...
NOTE All maintenance, service and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service or authorised workshops. For contact details please refer to the enclosed "Addresses" booklet or visit "www.ksb.com/contact" on the Internet.
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▪ Adding or replacing packing rings in the gland packing (461) in time ▪ Re-tightening or replacing the bonnet/cover gasket (411) in time Testing overhauled valves After reassembly and prior to commissioning/start-up, the valves must be subjected to shell and leak testing to DIN EN 12266-1. ECOLINE GT 40 27 of 30...
Identification number of the notified body: 0036 This Declaration of Conformity also confirms the conformity of the casting suppliers for ECOLINE GT 40 with the requirements of Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (until 18 July 2016) and 2014/68/EU (from 19 July 2016) and "AD 2000-Merkblatt HP 0"...
Fluids in Group 2 13 Safety 7 Function 17 Safety awareness 8 Scope of supply 17 Shutdown 25 Storage 11 Intended use 8 Transport 10 Maintenance 26 Marking 13 Materials 16 Misuse 8 Welding into the pipeline 19 ECOLINE GT 40 29 of 30...
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