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KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F Control Ball Valve to ASME with V-control ball/stem unit and Richter ENVIPACK universal packing Keep for future use! This operating manual must be strictly observed before transport, installation, operation and maintenance Subject to change without notice.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 2 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME List of Contents List of Contents ..........2 6 Installation ..........10 Relevant documents ........2 6.1 Flange caps and gaskets ......10 6.2 Direction of flow and installation position .. 10 1 Technical data ..........
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 4 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Name plate, CE and body V-control ball/stem unit markings The advantage of a single-piece v-control ball/stem unit is the play-free power transmission. This applies The stainless steel name plate is undetachably riveted in particular to plastic-lined components.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 5 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Breakaway torques non-critical conditions z tolerable cavitation 1,4 inadmissible cavitation Test medium: water 68 °F (20 C) 1,4 Higher breakaway torques may occur with other media. Flow values Kv in % p in psi max.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 6 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Pressure-temperature-diagram When used in the area of application of ASME, the low temperature of ASTM A395 is limited to -20°F (-29°C). A special material is used for the ball/stem unit for operating limits under °14°...
Intended use Ball valves are on/off valves. Richter ball valves are pressure containing compo- nents in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) for the passage and shut-off of fluids. The valves are suitable for vapours, gases and non- boiling liquids of group 1 according to the PED and have a corrosion-resistant plastic lining.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 8 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Safety notes for applications in potentially explosive areas based on the Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) The valves are intended for use in a potentially It is recommended to wait 1 hour before removing explosive area and are therefore subject to the the valve from the plant in order to permit the conformity assessment procedure of the directive...
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 9 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Safety note for valves, certified to German Clean Air Act (TA Luft) Certificate / Manufacturer Declaration Validity is Perform maintenance at regular intervals and dependent on the operating instructions being read check the screw connections relevant to leak- and observed.
These Test pressure gaskets are available as special accessories in the Richter range. The test pressure PT of an open valve must not exceed the value of 1.5 x PS(PN) as per the identification of the valve.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 11 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Shutdown Prior to starting any repair work, the valve is to be thoroughly cleaned. Even if the valve has been properly emtied and rinsed, The local regulations are to be observed when residual medium may still be found in the valve.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 12 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Maintenance All repair work is to be performed by qualified Assembly personnel using the appropriate tools. Prior to assembly all parts are to be cleaned and For the arrangement, designation and item the plastic-lined components checked for damage.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 13 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME Tighten setscrew 904/4 in the coupling 804. Remove lever stop 577 and plug. Tighten sleeve nut 512 on the coupling tight. Check the fits of the coupling 804, bracket 510 Attention: Left-hand thread.
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 14 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME 10.2 Sectional drawing ball valve with lever Holes of the flange- and housing screws view displaced by 45° 9520-082-en Revision 14 TM 9549 Edition 11/2017...
Series Series KNAR/F, KNARP/F, KNAR-D/F, KNARP-D/F, Page 16 KNAR-S/F, KNARP-S/F ASME 10.4 View and section ball valve with lever – View Z Section B Tighten packing gland follower 503 until spring gland follower 502 is in contact without any 10.5 View and section ball valve with actuator Section A –...
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A Unit of IDX Corporation Herstellererklärung / Manufacturer´s Declaration TA-Luft / German Clean Air Act (TA-Luft) Richter Kugelhahn / Richter Ball Valve Hiermit erklären wir, dass die Kugelhähne der Baureihen Hereby we declare, that the ball valves of the series KN, KNR, KNA, KNAR, KNB, KNBR, KNA-S;...
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A Unit of IDEX Corporation Kempen, 1.03.2016 Declaration by the Manufacturer Functional Safety according to IEC 61508 We declare, that the devices KN, KNR, KNA, KNAR, KNP, KNRP, KNAP, KNARP are suitable for use in a safety related application, if the safety instructions and the fol- lowing parameters are observed: Device Type: Proof Test Interval:...
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Safety Information / Declaration of No Objection Concerning the Contamination of Richter-Pumps, -Valves and Components SCOPE AND PURPOSE Each entrepreneur (operator) carries the responsibility for the health and safety of his employees. This extends also to the personnel, who implements repairs with the operator or with the contractor.
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for credit note Phone : Fax : End user : A. Details of Richter-product: Failure description: Classification: Article number: Serial number: B. Condition of the Richter- product: Contamination : Was it in operation ? toxic ...
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Waste Management Law (AbfG) and the Water Resources Act (WHG) An inspection/repair of Richter products and parts will only take place, if the attached explanation is filled out correctly and completely by authorized and qualified technical personnel and is available.
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