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The manual describes the proper and safe use of this equipment in all phases of operation. In the event of damage, immediately contact your nearest KSB sales organisation responsible to maintain the right to claim under warranty. 1.2 Target group This operating manual is aimed at the target group of trained and qualified specialist technical personnel.
2 Safety 2 Safety All the information contained in this section refers to hazardous situations. DANGER In addition to the present general safety information the action-related safety information given in the other sections must be observed. 2.1 Key to safety symbols/markings Table 3: Definition of safety symbols/markings Symbol Description...
2 Safety The design, manufacture and testing of the valve are subject to a QM system to DIN EN ISO 9001 as well as the current European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Compliance with these requirements, however, is based on normal, predominantly static loading. Bear in mind that valves exposed to creep-rupture conditions have a limited service life and have to meet the applicable regulations stipulated in the technical codes.
2 Safety – Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices – Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances 2.6 Safety awareness In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use, the following safety regulations shall be complied with: ▪...
3 General Safety Regulations 3 General Safety Regulations DANGER Handling actuated valves Danger to life! ▷ If the valves are fitted with actuators, ensure that the actuator's operating manual is also observed. DANGER Surge pressure/water hammer potentially occurring at high temperatures Danger to life caused by burns or scalds! ▷...
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3 General Safety Regulations CAUTION Condensation forming in air-conditioning systems, cooling systems and refrigerating systems Ice forming! Actuating element blockage! Damage due to corrosion! ▷ Insulate the valve to prevent diffusion. CAUTION Improper installation Damage to the valve! ▷ Protect the body and body bonnet/cover from any impacts. CAUTION Outdoor installation Damage due to corrosion!
1. On transfer of goods, check each packaging unit for damage. 2. In the event of in-transit damage, assess the exact damage, document it and notify KSB or the supplying dealer and the insurer about the damage in writing immediately.
4. When returning valves used for handling Fluids in Group 1 always complete and enclose a certificate of decontamination. Indicate any safety measures and decontamination measures taken. NOTE If required, a blank certificate of decontamination can be downloaded from the following web site: www.ksb.com/certificate_of_decontamination BOA-Control/ BOA‑Control IMS 13 of 36...
4 Transport/Temporary Storage/Disposal 4.5 Disposal WARNING Fluids handled, consumables and supplies which are hot and/or pose a health hazard Hazard to persons and the environment! ▷ Collect and properly dispose of flushing fluid and any fluid residues. ▷ Wear safety clothing and a protective mask if required. ▷...
5 Valve Description 5 Valve Description 5.1 General description The sectional drawings below provide examples of the general design/configuration of the valve. For additional and more detailed information, refer to the respective type series booklet. 5.2 Marking Table 4: General marking Nominal size DN ...
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5.3.1.3 Design details Design Valve: Valves to type series booklet 7128.1 ▪ BOA-Control IMS complete with sensors for measuring flow rate and temperature ▪ BOA-Control suitable for attaching sensors for measuring flow rate and temperature ▪ Straight-way globe valve with slanted seat ▪...
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5 Valve Description Variants ▪ Control valve with electric actuator (DN 15 to 200) ▪ BOA-Control EKB/BOA-Control IMS EKB for drinking water: – Corrosion protection: internal and external electrostatic plastic coating (EKB), anthracite grey – Nominal sizes DN 15-100 are DIN-DVGW-approved for water in acc. with DIN 3546-1: NW-6150BQ0465.
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5 Valve Description DN 200 Sensor set Insulation Table 8: Parts list Part No. Description Material Note 49-1 Insulation shell Accessories Body EN-GJL-250 (5.1301) Stem Stainless steel, min. 13 % chrome (Cr) Valve disc Cast iron/EPDM Profile seal Elastomer EPDM 506.1 Retaining ring, long Plastic Galvanised steel DN 200...
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5 Valve Description 5.3.1.5.2 BOA-Control IMS, type BOA-H, DN 250-350 Fig. 3: BOA-Control IMS, type BOA-H Sensor set Table 9: Parts list Part No. Description Material Material number 49-1 Insulation shell Accessory Body 250-300 EN-GJL-250 5.1301 EN-GJS-400-18-LT 5.3106 Body bonnet 250-300 EN-GJL-250 5.1301 EN-GJS-400-18-LT 5.3106 Thrust bearing Stainless steel/PTFE Throttling plug C22+N--NP...
5 Valve Description BOA-Control BOA-Control IMS BOA-Control EKB BOA-Control IMS EKB 5.5 Dimensions and weights For dimensions and weights please refer to the type series booklet. BOA-Control/ BOA‑Control IMS 21 of 36...
6 Installation at Site 6 Installation at Site 6.1 General information/Safety regulations The consultant, construction company or operator are responsible for positioning and installing the valves. Planning errors and installation errors may impair the reliable function of the valves and pose a substantial safety hazard. NOTE For greater ease of handling, magnets are fitted in the transducers of the sensor equipment.
6 Installation at Site 6.3 BOA-Control/BOA-Control IMS Non-compliance with the following installation instructions may result in failure of the measuring function! CAUTION Welding work in the area of the pipe flanges Thermal damage to valve disc and sensors! ▷ Remove the valve before carrying out welding work. CAUTION Installation in copper pipes Damage to the electrostatic plastic coating!
Installation position and upstream/downstream stabilisation distances Minimum upstream stabilisation distance: 5 x DN For more details see BOA-Control IMS type series booklet Welding work on the pipeline in the proximity of the sensors is not permitted. 1) Sensor in front,...
6 Installation at Site CAUTION Condensation forming in air-conditioning systems, cooling systems and refrigerating systems Ice forming! Actuating element blockage! Damage due to corrosion! ▷ Insulate the valve to prevent diffusion. NOTE For handling hot fluids, the valve should be insulated in accordance with the German energy-saving regulations.
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BOATRONIC MS-420 measuring computers. The length of the connection cable to the sensor must not be changed without prior consultation. The cable must only be extended using the extension cable available from KSB. BOA-Control can only be set and adjusted by means of the BOATRONIC MS measuring computer.
7 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 7 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown 7.1 Commissioning/Start-up 7.1.1 Prerequisites for commissioning/start-up Before commissioning/start-up of the valve, ensure that the following requirements are met: ▪ The material, pressure and temperature data shown on the valve is in compliance with the operating conditions of the piping. (ð Section 5, Page 15) ▪...
DN 125. On all nominal sizes greater than DN 125, suitable levers may be used up to the following torque limits: Table 12: BOA-Control/BOA-Control IMS [Nm] Hex. head WAF Torque wrenches with hexagon socket shall preferably be used, which are placed over the hexagon stem nut (925) after the handwheel has been removed.
NOTE All maintenance, service and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service or authorised workshops. Find your contact on the Internet at "www.ksb.com/ contact".
45-6 250-350 M 16 WAF 8 The valve should be replaced as quickly as possible to ensure proper functioning! Fig. 5: Sectional drawing of BOA-Control IMS DN 8.2.3 Removing the actuator 250-350 DANGER Removing/dismantling actuators Risk of injury! ▷ Observe the actuator’s operating manual.
DIN EN 1092-1. The number of bolts, their thread size and length are specified for the respective valve series and nominal pressures. This data can also be obtained via KSB's flange selector (reference No. 0570.3). Table 16: Bolt sizes and lengths to DIN EN 1092-2 PN 10/16 BOA-Control/BOA-Control IMS...
If problems occur that are not described in the following table, consultation with the KSB customer service is required. Table 17: Trouble-shooting Problem Possible cause...
10 EU Declaration of Conformity 10 EU Declaration of Conformity 10.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for BOA-Control/BOA-Control IMS Herewith we, KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 67227 Frankenthal (Germany) declare that the product: BOA-Control PN 16 DN 15-200 BOA-Control IMS PN 16 DN 15-350 satisfies the safety requirements laid down in the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
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