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- Page 1 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions Low particle gate valve with double acting pneumatic actuator Series 150 DN 63 – 160 mm (I. D. 2½" – 6") This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 150 .. - ..- ..Sample picture 773485EA Edition 2014-11-03...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Series 150 Contents Description of product ................ 5 Identification of product..................5 Use of product ....................5 Related documents..................5 Important information ..................5 Technical data ....................5 Safety ....................6 Compulsory reading material ................6 Danger levels ....................6 Personnel qualifications ................... - Page 4 Series 150 Disposal ..................... 26 Spare parts ..................27 4/27 Edition 2014-11-03 773485EA...
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Page 5: Description Of Product
• 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. 773485EA Edition 2014-11-03... -
Page 6: Safety
SAFETY Series 150 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. -
Page 7: Personnel Qualifications
Series 150 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 valve T-9001-155 (DN 63 – 100) Protective cover T-9001-156 (DN 160) Protective cover... -
Page 8: Design And Function
DESIGN AND FUNCTION Series 150 Design and Function Design 1 Sealing surface 2 Valve body 3 Actuator 4 Position indicator 5 Solenoid valve Figure 3-1 (Sample picture) Function The valve features the MONOVAT sealing technology and a compact double acting actuator. -
Page 9: Installation
• 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. - Page 10 NOTICE Too long screws Valve body may get deformed and / or malfunctions may occur. Use only screws recommended by VAT. Remove protective covers from body flanges. Clean sealing surfaces and seals of both flanges; see (1) and (2) according to «Figure 4-1».
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Page 11: Admissible Forces And Bending Moments
DN (nom. I. D.) pressive force «FA» «M» inch lbf · ft 2½ 1080 1080 If a combination of both forces («FA» and «M») occurs, the values mentioned above are invalid. Please contact VAT for more information. Table 4-1 773485EA Edition 2014-11-03 11/27... -
Page 12: Compressed Air Connection
INSTALLATION Series 150 Compressed air connection WARNING Valve in open position Risk of injury when compressed air is connected to the valve. Connect compressed air only when: – valve is installed in the vacuum system – moving parts cannot be touched Use clean, dry or slightly oiled air only. -
Page 13: Operation
Series 150 OPERATION 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. Normal operation Valve is opened and closed pneumatically. -
Page 14: Manual Emergency Operation
OPERATION Series 150 5.4.1 Manual emergency operation WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Keep human body parts away from movable parts. Only valid for the ordering number 150..-..34/44 (with solenoid valve) In case of a power failure, the valve can be actuated manually if compressed air is available. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
Series 150 OPERATION Solenoid valve for impulse actuation (option) Press push-button (1): valve opens Press push -button (2): valve closes Trouble shooting Failure Check Action Valve does not Air pressure Connect «4.3 Compressed air close / open compressed air connection» Operating Adjust operating Product data sheet... -
Page 16: Maintenance
Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during the specified cycles; see product data sheet. After these cycles, VAT recommends replacing the gate and the bonnet seal; see chapter «6.4 Replacement of gate and bonnet seal». -
Page 17: Tightening Torque Specifications
Series 150 MAINTENANCE Tightening torque specifications Item-No. Description Tightening torque [Nm] Bonnet screw 15.0 Item-No. Description Tightening torque [Nm] Gate fixation 20.0 screw Table 6-1 Required tools • Open-end wrench • Torque wrench according «Table 6-1» • Cleanroom wiper soaked with alcohol (2% methyl ethyl ketone) •... -
Page 18: Replacement Of Gate And Bonnet Seal
MAINTENANCE Series 150 Replacement of gate and bonnet seal 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. - Page 19 Series 150 MAINTENANCE 11. Install new gate (4) by screwing the gate on the gate fixation bolt. 12. Tighten the screw (6) with the appropriate torque specified in chapter «6.2 Tightening torque specifications». 13. Remove bonnet seal (3) from groove; use O-ring removal tool. 14.
- Page 20 MAINTENANCE Series 150 Valve seat side Figure 6-2 (Sample picture) 19. Tighten the screws (2) with the appropriate torque specified in chapter «6.2 Tightening torque specifications». 20. Connect electrical power supply. 21. Connect compressed air supply. 22. Close the valve. 1 Lower valve body 2 Screws 3 Bonnet seal...
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Page 21: Repairs
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. -
Page 22: Dismounting And Storage
DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Series 150 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 –... -
Page 23: Dismounting
Series 150 DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Dismounting NOTICE Valve in open position Valve gate may get damaged if valve is in open position. Close valve before dismounting the valve from the system. Close valve. Carry out the steps according to chapter «4 Installation» in reverse order. Pay attention to the safety instructions! Storage NOTICE... -
Page 24: Packaging And Transport
• 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. -
Page 25: Packaging
Valve gate 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. - Page 26 DISPOSAL Series 150 Disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution. Discard products and parts according to the local regulations. 26/27 Edition 2014-11-03 773485EA...
- Page 27 «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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