Large hv / uhv gate valve with double acting pneumatic actuator (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for VAT 108 Series
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions UHV gate valve with manual actuator Series 108 DN 63 – 200 mm (I.D. 2½ – 8”) This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 108 . . - . E01 / 08 Sample picture 298489EA Edition 2013-08-14...
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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 108 Contents Description of product ................ 4 Identification of product ..................4 Use of product ..................... 4 Related documents ..................... 4 Important information ..................4 Technical data ..................... 4 Safety ....................5 Compulsory reading material ................5 Danger levels ...................... 5 Personnel qualifications ..................
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. 4/26 Edition 2013-08-14 298489EA...
Series 108 SAFETY 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.
SAFETY Series 108 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 valve T-9001-156 Protective cover Table 2-1 6/26 Edition 2013-08-14 298489EA...
Series 108 DESIGN AND FUNCTION Design and Function Design 1 Sealing surface 2 Valve body 3 Bonnet flange 4 Actuator Figure 3-1 Function The valve features the VATLOCK sealing technology. This means, the valve is mechani- cally locked in the closed position. In the open position, the mechanism is not locked. Leaf springs hold gate and counter plate against the carriage with the ball retainers.
Make sure that the supplied products are in accordance with your order. Inspect the quality of the supplied products visually. If it does not meet your requirements, please contact VAT immediately. Store the original packaging material. It may be useful if products must be returned to VAT.
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NOTICE Too long screws Valve body may get deformed and / or malfunctions may occur. Use only screws recommended by VAT. Identify flange type according the fabrication number on the identification plate; see chapter «1.1 Identification of product». Example: 108 . . – C . . . / . . .
«FA» «M» lbf ∙ ft inch 2½ 2000 2500 3000 3000 If a combination of both forces («FA» and «M») occurs, the values mentioned above are invalid. Please contact VAT for more information. Table 4-2 10/26 Edition 2013-08-14 298489EA...
Series 108 INSTALLATION Electrical connection DANGER Electric shock Parts being under voltage will result in serious injury or death. Do not touch parts being under voltage. NOTICE Wrong voltage Electrical components may get damaged. Supply electrical components with the correct voltage. Connect position indicator according to the product data sheet and dimensional drawing (only valid for valve codes 108..-..08).
/ mechanism unit», replace bonnet steps 1 to 5 seal Bellows all right? Contact VAT www.vatvalve.com Table 5-1 If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
Maintenance intervals Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during 50 000 cycles. After 50 000 cycles, VAT recommends replacing the mechanism unit; see chapter «6.3 Replacement of valve gate / mechanism unit». For more information or a general overhaul please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
MAINTENANCE Series 108 Replacement of valve gate / mechanism unit WARNING Loaded spring steel sheet Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Do not put human body parts between valve gate and spring steel sheet. NOTICE Contamination Product may get contaminated. Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product.
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VAT-Artikelnummer Index Zeichnung für MBA 3D Modellnummer Handantrieb Blatt / 3 Valve body Zeichnungsnummer VAT Vakuumventile AG Index-Zch.Nr. 565896 CH-9469 Haag , Switzerland Tel +41 81 7716161 Fax +41 81 7714830 A2 232732 Figure 6-2 4 Bolt 5 Locking ring Put valve gate and ball guidance to the horizontal position so that the locking balls cannot escape.
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Series 108 For dismounting and mounting the valve gate always use tool (1) according to «Figure 6-3». The tool may be ordered from VAT. For details see chapter «11 Spare parts». Lift valve gate (2) by hand and insert tool (1) between valve gate (2) and ball guidance (3);...
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Series 108 MAINTENANCE The markings (2) according to «Figure 6-4» on page 17 on ball guidance and valve gate must face each other. Figure 6-4 1 Tool; see chapter «11 Spare parts» 2 Markings 298489EA Edition 2013-08-14 17/26...
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MAINTENANCE Series 108 12. Withdraw tool according to «Figure 6-3» on page 16. 13. Mount bolt (4) according to «Figure 6-2» on page 15. 14. Mount locking ring (5) according to «Figure 6-2» on page 15. 15. Clean sealing surface of bonnet flange, use cleanroom wiper. 16.
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.
DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Series 108 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 Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Keep human body parts away from movable parts.
Series 108 DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Storage NOTICE Wrong storage Inappropriate temperatures and humidity may cause damage to the product. Valve must be stored at: – relative humidity between 10% and 70% – temperature between +10 °C and +50 °C – non-condensing environment NOTICE Inappropriate packaging Product may get damaged if inappropriate packaging material is used.
Always use the original packaging material and handle product with care. When returning products to VAT, please fill out the VAT form «Declaration of Chemical Contamination» and send it to VAT in advance. The form can be downloaded from our website www.vatvalve.com.
Valve mechanism may get damaged if valve is in open position. Make sure that the valve is closed. Cover all valve openings with a protective foil. Pack valve 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.
DISPOSAL Series 108 Disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution. Discard products and parts according to the local regulations. 24/26 Edition 2013-08-14 298489EA...
«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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SPARE PARTS Series 108 DN160 Bonnet seal (Item 2 as per «6.3 Replacement of valve gate / 93160-01 «Figure 6-1», mechanism unit» page 15 Gate with vulcanized «6.3 Replacement of valve gate / 80510-R1 seal mechanism unit» Mechanism, «6.3 Replacement of valve gate / 82474-R1 completely mechanism unit»...
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