8.4
Tools needed
The tools required for installation and
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assembly are not included in the scope of
delivery.
Use appropriate, functional and safe tools.
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Function description
GEMÜ 605 is a metal diaphragm valve
with a 2/2-way, T or tank bottom valve
body or in multi-port design. It has a low
maintenance piston actuator which can
be controlled by inert gaseous media and
an integrated optical position indicator.
The valve body and the diaphragm are
available in various designs as shown
in the data sheet. The valve has CIP/SIP
cleaning and sterilizing capabilities. Diverse
accessories are available, such as stroke
limiters, electrical position indicators with
microswitches or proximity switches as well
as controllers.
10 Construction
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Construction
1
Valve body
2
Control medium connector 2
3
Actuator
4
Control medium connector 4
5
Diaphragm
6
Optical position indicator
11 Assembly and operation
Prior to installation:
Ensure that valve body and diaphragm
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material are appropriate and compatible
to handle the working medium.
Check the suitability prior to the
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installation.
See chapter 6 "Technical data".
11.1 Assembling the
diaphragm valve
The equipment is subject to
pressure!
® Risk of severe injury or death!
Only work on depressurized
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plant.
Corrosive chemicals!
® Risk of caustic burns!
Wear appropriate protective
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gear when assembling.
4
Hot plant components!
® Risk of burns!
2
Only work on plant that has
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cooled down.
5
Never use the valve as a step or an aid
for climbing!
® This entails the risk of slipping-off or
damaging the valve.
Do not exceed the maximum
permissible pressure!
® Take precautionary measures to
avoid possible pressure surges (water
hammer).
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
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