Alfa Laval Unique Valve Instruction Manual
Alfa Laval Unique Valve Instruction Manual

Alfa Laval Unique Valve Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve
ESE01525-EN2
Original manual
2603-0000
2020-09

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Summary of Contents for Alfa Laval Unique Valve

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve 2603-0000 ESE01525-EN2 2020-09 Original manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents The information herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice 1. EC Declaration of Conformity ............... 2. Safety ....................2.1. Important information ................2.2. Warning signs ..................2.3. Safety precautions ................3.
  • Page 4: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark Address +45 79 32 22 00 Phone No. hereby declare that Unique Valve Vacuum Breaker Denomination Type Year Was manufactured in conformity with the provisions in the COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on mutual approximation of the laws of the Member States on the safety of machines (98/37/EC) with special reference to Annex 1 of the directive on essential safety and health requirements in relation to the construction and manufacture of machines.
  • Page 5: Safety

    2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasized in this manual. Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs. 2.1 Important information Always read the manual before using the valve! WARNING Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid serious personal injury. CAUTION Indicates that special procedures must be followed to avoid damage to the valve.
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    2 Safety All warnings in the manual are summarized on this page. Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the valve are avoided. 2.3 Safety precautions Installation Always read the technical data carefully. Always release compressed air after use.
  • Page 7: Installation

    3.1 Unpacking/delivery Step 1 Check the delivery for: CAUTION 1. Complete valve. 2. Delivery note. Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. Step 2 Stop valve: 1. Complete actuator. 2. Ball (20). 3. 2 x clamp (21). 4. Stem (15).
  • Page 8: General Installation

    Always read the technical data carefully. See chapter 6 Technical data Always release compressed air after use. CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation. Step 2 Never touch the moving parts if the actuator is supplied with compressed air.
  • Page 9 3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Step 5 Air connections at actuator 1/4" Poly-Flow tubing or equivalent. Air used only to pulse valve during CIP TD 474-003_1...
  • Page 10: Important Installation Information

    3 Installation Read the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings. The installation variation below is ONLY A SUGGESTION. It is important that you contact your local regulatory agency for acceptance of your installation. 3.3 Important Installation Information Step 1 Pre-use check: Air (NO)
  • Page 11: Operation

    Always read the technical data carefully. See chapter 6 Technical data Always release compressed air after use. CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. Step 2 Never touch the vacuum breaker or the pipelines when processing hot liquids or when sterilising.
  • Page 12 4 Operation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The vacuum breaker is automatically operated by means of an actuator. Step 5 Air supply Operation by means of actuator: (C.I.P. only) Automatic on/off operation by means of compressed air for pulsing the actuator during C.I.P.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    4 Operation Pay attention to possible faults. Study the instructions carefully. 4.2 Troubleshooting Lubrication of actuator: 1. Ensure smooth movement of the actuator (the actuator is lubricated before delivery). 2. Lubricate with grease if necessary. 2603-0006 NOTE! Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. - See page 16! Repair Problem Cause/result...
  • Page 14: Recommended Cleaning

    4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. = Nitric acid. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 Caustic danger! Always handle lye and acid with great care.
  • Page 15 4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. = Nitric acid. Step 6 Air supply Operation by means of actuator: (C.I.P. only) Automatic on/off operation by means of compressed air for pulsing the actuator during C.I.P.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance Maintain the valve regularly. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep spare rubber seals in stock. Check the valve for smooth operation after service. 5.1 General maintenance Below are some guidelines for maintenance and lubrication intervals. Please note that the guidelines are for normal working conditions in one shift.
  • Page 17: Dismantling Of Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve

    5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. 5.2 Dismantling of Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve Step 1 Always read the technical data carefully. Always release compressed air before dismantling. Step 2 The vacuum breaker must never be serviced while hot.
  • Page 18: Assembly Of Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve

    5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. 5.3 Assembly of Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve Step 1 1. Assemble ball, gasket and body to the base. 2. Assemble the clamp and tighten. TD 474-014 Step 2 1.
  • Page 19: Dismantling Of Actuator

    5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. 5.4 Dismantling of actuator Step 1 Rotate by hand or with 1. Rotate cylinder (1). filter strap! 2. Remove lock wire (12). 2603-0009 Step 2 1.
  • Page 20: Assembly Of Actuator

    5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. 5.5 Assembly of actuator Step 1 1. Fit O-ring (9) on piston (10). 2. Fit the piston/spring package. 2603-0011 Step 2 1.
  • Page 21: Technical Data

    6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform the personnel about the technical data. 6.1 Technical data Data - valve/actuator Max. product pressure 1000 kPa 145 psi (10 bar) Min. product pressure Full vacuum Temperature range F to 194...
  • Page 22: Parts List And Service Kits

    7 Parts list and service kits The parts includes all items. 7.1 Unique Vacuum Breaker Valve TD 474-016...
  • Page 23 7 Parts list and service kits The parts includes all items. Parts list Service kits Denomination Pos. Denomination Actuator Cylinder DN/OD 12.7-19 mm ........9611-92-6323 Middle piece ...
  • Page 24 © Alfa Laval Corporate AB This document and its contents is owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB and protected by laws governing intellectual property and thereto related rights. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to comply with all applicable intellectual property laws. Without limiting any rights related to this document, no part of this document may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the expressed permission of Alfa Laval Corporate AB.

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