DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 General Terms This operating manual should be read carefully by the competent operating and maintenance personnel. We point out that we will not accept any liability for damage or malfunctions resulting from the non-compliance with this operating manual.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Mode of Operation Due to its construction and mode of operation as well as to the use of high-quality stainless steel and adequate seal materials, the seat lift double seat valve DFplus2 is suited for the food and beverage actuator industries as well as for pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Mode of Operation Valve in closed position The upper and lower valve shaft are closed by spring force. The different liquids A and B are safely separated from one another. The leakage chamber which is situated between the two valve shafts, provides for a free and depressurized drain to the bottom.
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DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Auxiliary Equipment Seat lift actuator If necessary for reasons of process technology or hygiene, the DFplus2 valve can be equipped with a seat lift actuator. The upper and lower valve seats can be lifted individually by the seat lift actuator.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Auxiliary Equipment Control Unit control unit The assembly of a CU3 Control Unit on the DFplus2 valve DELTA CU3 is possible. For the assembly of a control unit on the actuator or seat lift actuator corresponding adapters are required.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Cleaning With the cleaning of the DFplus2 valves it is necessary to distinguish between three areas: The flow area The upper and lower passages are cleaned by the flowing flow chambers cleaning liquid during the cleaning of the connected pipelines. The seal surfaces in the seat area The seat seals (7) and (5) are cleaned through valve actuation and lifting of the individual valve seats during the cleaning of the...
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Cleaning Cleaning liquid quantity per CIP spraying cycle: 1,5” - 6” about 5 - 10l/min Cleaning pressure at CIP cleaning connection: min. 3 bar / max. 5 bar The seat lift cycles refer to a cleaning pressure of p = 3 - 5 bar.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Installation The valve must be installed in vertical position. Fluids are, therefore, freely drainable from the valve housing and from the leakage chamber. Valves can be welded direct into the pipelines (completely dismantable valve insert). Heights of installation and dismantling (see section 7).
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Technische Daten Quantity of operating leakages of DFplus2 valves 3 bar line pressure in upper valve housing fluid: water t = 20 C, figures in litre inch valve open valve closed 1,5” 0,15l 0,35l 2”...
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Maintenance The maintenance intervals are different depending on the application and should be determined by the operator carrying out temporary checks. centering arbor Replacement of seals, see service instructions. DFplu2 Use seal kits according to spare parts list. For the installation of the upper and lower seat seal assembly tools are respectively available (see 13).
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Service Instructions The item numbers refer to the spare parts drawings inch: RN 01.053.80-1. 11.1 Dismantling from the line system a. Disconnect pneumatic and electric connections. b. Shut off line pressure in the product and cleaning lines. c.
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DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Service Instructions 11.2 Dismantling of seals (service) The item numbers refer to the spare parts drawings inch: RN 01.053.80-1. housing 11.2.1 Dismantling of housing cover (1) a. Remove the housing cover (1) from the housing. 27, 28 b.
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DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Service Instructions fig. 1 11.3 Installation of seals and assembly of valve yoke 16 The item numbers refer to the spare parts drawings inch: RN 01.053.80-1 11.3.1 Assembly of valve insert a. Insert the guide bush (20) into the metal guide bush (21). Place the guide bush (21) in the yoke (16) (see fig.
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DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Service Instructions fig. 4 k. Insert the lower seat seal (5) into the lower valve shaft (4) according to service instructions (see 13.). Push the lower valve shaft (30) via the guide rod (8) against the valve disk.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Service Instructions 11.3.3 Assembly of valve insert in the housing a. Introduce the complete valve insert carefully in the valve housing (1). The centering pin positions the yoke flange. b. Tighten the hex. screws (22) crosswise. c.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Assembly Tool The assembly tool consists of: thrust ring ring with venting plug housing threaded bolt thrust ring Installation of seat seal in the valve shaft 1. Insert the valve shaft in the housing in such a manner that the ring seal groove is in the valve housing.
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Detection of Seal Damage Failure Remedy V a l v e c l o s e d a n d p r e s s u r e i n u p p e r h o u s i n g Leakage between housing and Replace housing seal (3), shaft seal (23), yoke flange...
DELTA DFplus2 - UK1 / qxd.12.2004 Spare Parts Lists ( see annex ) The reference numbers of the spare parts for the different valve designs and sizes are included in the attached spare parts drawings with corresponding lists. Please indicate the following data to place an order for spare parts: number of required parts reference number...
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