Uhv gate valve with 3 position pneumatic actuator (15 pages)
Summary of Contents for VAT 075 Series
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions Door L-VAT with double acting pneumatic actuator Series 075 50 × 336 mm (1.97" × 13.23") This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 075..- ..- ..Sample picture 601899EC Edition 2014-08-20...
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VAT. Offenders are liable to pay damages. The original VAT firmware and updated state of the art versions of the VAT firmware are intended for use with VAT products. The VAT firmware contains a limited, time unlimited user license.
Series 075 Contents Description of product ................ 5 Identification of product..................5 Use of product ....................5 Used abbreviations ..................5 Related documents..................5 Important information ..................5 Technical data ....................5 Safety ....................6 Compulsory reading material ................6 Danger levels ....................
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Series 075 Disposal ..................... 27 Spare parts ..................28 4/29 Edition 2014-08-20 601899EC...
• Dimensional drawing Important information This symbol points to a very important statement that requires particular attention. Example: VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging. Technical data See product data sheet and dimensional drawing. 601899EC Edition 2014-08-20...
SAFETY Series 075 Safety Compulsory reading material Read this chapter prior to performing any work with or on the product. It contains important information that is significant for your own personal safety. This chapter must have been read and understood by all persons who perform any kind of work with or on the product during any stage of its serviceable life.
Series 075 SAFETY Personnel qualifications WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. Safety labels Label Part No. Location on product Outer side of both horizontal T-9001-155 actuators Table 2-1...
DESIGN AND FUNCTION Series 075 Design and Function Design Door type V Door type U Actuator body mounted to bottom of chamber Actuator body mounted to chamber wall Figure 3-1 Actuator body O-ring Position indicator O-ring Set screw Screw 8/29 Edition 2014-08-20 601899EC...
Series 075 DESIGN AND FUNCTION Function The 075 ATM door consists of two vertical pneumatic cylinders, one pneumatic box and three horizontal actuators. The vertical cylinders move from open to closed position in the vertical direction. The horizontal actuators move the gate from the open position to the closed position in horizontal direction.
• Make sure that the supplied product is in accordance with your order. • Inspect the quality of the supplied product visually. If it does not meet your requirements, please contact VAT immediately. • Store the original packaging material. It may be useful if the product must be returned to VAT.
Series 075 INSTALLATION Installation into the system WARNING Hazardous components Parts, loaded springs, air cushions etc. may move or release a movement and cause serious injury. Do not connect or supply electrical power and compressed air before the product is completely mounted in the system. NOTICE Contamination Product may get contaminated.
INSTALLATION Series 075 Compressed air connection WARNING Product in open position Risk of injury when compressed air is connected to the product. Connect compressed air only when: – product is installed to the vacuum system – moving parts cannot be touched Use clean, dry or slightly oiled air only.
Series 075 INSTALLATION Initial operation WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Keep human body parts away from movable parts. L-movement requires initializing of compressed air system. The door command must be set to open at first. This will pressurize the pneumatic system and ensure the proper L-movement during the following closing cycles.
OPERATION Series 075 Operation WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Do not operate before product is installed completely into the vacuum system. Until actuation of the door keep human body parts away from movable parts.
Series 075 OPERATION Normal operation The door opens and closes pneumatically. Operation under increased temperature Maximum allowed temperature, see product data sheet. Behavior in case of air pressure drop See product data sheet. L-movement requires initializing of compressed air system. The door command must be set to open at first.
OPERATION Series 075 Trouble shooting Failure Check Action Check seals and Clean sealing surfaces Product data sheet sealing surfaces Damage of gate Replace gate «6.4 Replacement Leak at gate of gate» Seal Check compressed air Product data sheet compression of and dimensional gate drawing...
• Influences from the process may require more frequent maintenance. • If the door has reached the specified life cycle – see product data sheet – we recommend a general overhaul by VAT. Please contact one of our service centers. You will find the contact data on our website www.vatvalve.com.
MAINTENANCE Series 075 Replacement of actuator pneumatic seals NOTICE Wrong tightening torque Door body and screws may get damaged. Use tightening torque according to size of the screws. NOTICE Contamination Product may get contaminated. Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product. NOTICE Inappropriate tools Sealing surfaces may get damaged.
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Series 075 MAINTENANCE 11. Remove seals (10), (11), (12), (14), (15), (18) from their position, see drawing below for details, use O-ring removal tool. 12. Clean and lubricate all grooves for all seals removed in the previous step. 13. Put new seals (10), (11), (12), (14), (15), (18), taken out of the actuator service kit, into the appropriate grooves.
MAINTENANCE Series 075 Replacement of gate NOTICE Wrong tightening torque Door body and screws may get damaged. Use tightening torque according to size of the screws. NOTICE Contamination Product may get contaminated. Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product. NOTICE Inappropriate tools Sealing surfaces may get damaged.
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Series 075 MAINTENANCE 61 Washer 65 Piston 70 O-Ring 75 Screw Figure 6-3 12. Before mounting the pressure plate back onto the shafts, make sure that the 2 O-rings (70) are in the correct position. 13. Tighten the 4 set screws (68) with a torque of 4.5 Nm; These 4 screws have to be tightened step by step, cross-wise to evenly distribute force on the pressure bar.
Repairs may only be carried out by the VAT service staff. In exceptional cases, the customer is allowed to carry out the repairs, but only with the prior consent of VAT. Please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
Series 075 DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Dismounting and Storage WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. WARNING Hazardous components Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Before dismounting the product: –...
DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Series 075 Dismounting NOTICE Sensitive product Product will get damaged if not handled carefully. Handle product with care: Do not touch solid objects when lifting the product and place it down slowly and gently. Open the door. For dismounting the door follow the steps of chapter «4 Installation», however in reverse order.
• If products are radioactively contaminated, the VAT form «Contamination and Radiation Report» must be filled out. Please contact VAT in advance. • If products are sent to VAT in contaminated condition, VAT will carry out the decontamination procedure at the customer's expense.
PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT Series 075 Packaging Cover the gate with protective foil. Pack product appropriately by using the original packaging material. VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging. Transport NOTICE Inappropriate packaging Product may get damaged if inappropriate packaging material is used.
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Series 075 DISPOSAL Disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution. Discard products and parts according to the local regulations. 601899EC Edition 2014-08-20 27/29...
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«1.1 Identification of product». This is to ensure that the appropriate spare parts are supplied. • VAT makes a difference between spare parts that may be replaced by the customer and those that need to be replaced by the VAT service staff.
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