VAT 244 Series Installation, Operating,  & Maintenance Instructions

VAT 244 Series Installation, Operating, & Maintenance Instructions

Vacuum angle valve dn 200 – 1000 mm (i. d. 8”-40”)

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Installation, Operating &
Maintenance Instructions
Vacuum angle valve
with double acting pneumatic actuator
Series 244
DN 200 – 1000 mm (I. D. 8" – 40")
This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers:
244 .. - .... - ....
Sample picture
288231ED
Edition 2015-08-25

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  • Page 1 Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions Vacuum angle valve with double acting pneumatic actuator Series 244 DN 200 – 1000 mm (I. D. 8” – 40”) This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 244 .. - …. - …. Sample picture 288231ED Edition 2015-08-25...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Series 244 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 244 Disposal ..................... 23 Spare parts ..................24 4/25 Edition 2015-08-25 288231ED...
  • 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. 288231ED Edition 2015-08-25...
  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY Series 244 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 244 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 On protective foil covering T-9001-155 the valve opening Table 2-1...
  • Page 8: Design And Function

    DESIGN AND FUNCTION Series 244 Design and Function Design Plate seal Shaft feedthrough Bonnet seal Valve seat side Figure 3-1 100%Zuhn Function Valve opens and closes pneumatically. 8/25 Edition 2015-08-25 288231ED...
  • 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 INSTALLATION Series 244 NOTICE Sensitive product Product will get damaged if not handled carefully. Handle product with care: Do not touch solid objects when lifting the product. Lift valve carefully with lifting ropes at the two eyebolts (1); see «Figure 4-1». Weight of product, see product data sheet.
  • Page 11: Installation Into The System

    · ft 12.5 1000 2000 2000 2500 1050 31.5 3000 1500 1106 1000 3000 1800 1327 A combination of both forces «F » and «M» is prohibited. Please contact VAT for more information. Table 4-1 288231ED Edition 2015-08-25 11/25...
  • Page 12: Compressed Air Connection

    INSTALLATION Series 244 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 244 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 opens and closes pneumatically.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Series 244 Maintenance WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. WARNING Radioactive or toxic components Health hazard. Do not touch contaminated or toxic parts. WARNING Hazardous components Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Intervals

    Series 244 MAINTENANCE Maintenance intervals Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during the specified cycles. 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. Contamination from the process may require more frequent maintenance.
  • Page 16: Replacement Of Plate Seal

    40 Nm 50 Nm 50 Nm 60 Nm 60 Nm 60 Nm Table 6-1 Admissible torques Replacement of shaft feedthrough seal and pneumatic seals Please contact VAT. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com. 16/25 Edition 2015-08-25 288231ED...
  • Page 17 Series 244 MAINTENANCE 26 Pneumatic actuator 60 Pneumatic actuator screws 61 Plate seal (O-ring) 62 Bonnet seal (O-ring) Figure 6-2 288231ED Edition 2015-08-25 17/25...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Dismounting And Storage

    Series 244 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 Radioactive or toxic components Health hazard. Do not touch contaminated or toxic parts. WARNING Heavy weight Physical overstraining.
  • Page 20: Dismounting

    DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Series 244 Dismounting NOTICE Valve in open position Valve body and plate may get damaged if valve is in open position. Close the valve before dismounting the valve from the system. Disconnect compressed air supply. Disconnect electrical power supply. Dismount valve from system.
  • Page 21: 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 22: Packaging

    Valve body and plate may get damaged if valve is in open position. Make sure that the valve is closed. Cover all valve openings with protective covers or foils. 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 23 Series 244 DISPOSAL Disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution. Discard products and parts according to the local regulations. 288231ED Edition 2015-08-25 23/25...
  • Page 24 «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.
  • Page 25 Series 244 DISPOSAL 26 Pneumatic actuator 60 Pneumatic actuator screws 61 Plate seal (O-ring) 62 Bonnet seal (O-ring) Figure 11-1 Maintenance Quantity Item Description Part No. procedure see per valve chapter Pneumatic actuator on request Pneumatic actuator screws on request «6.3 Replacement of Plate seal (O-ring) on request...

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