Large hv / uhv gate valve with double acting pneumatic actuator (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for VAT 19.0 Series
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Do not touch parts under voltage! Read these «Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions» and the enclosed «General Safety Instructions» carefully before you start any other action! VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 1/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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VAT products. The VAT firmware contains a limited, time unlimited user license. The VAT firmware may not be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it permitted to make copies of the VAT firmware. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to give copies of the VAT firmware to other people.
Series 19.0, DN 900mm (36”) Use of product Use product for clean and dry indoor vacuum applications under the conditions indicated in chapter «Technical data» only! Other applications are only allowed with the written permission of VAT. Technical data Technical data...
You can lift the valve on the green marked threads. Use the included special eye bolts. Ensure that the strips are strong enough. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 5/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Afterwards set all the remaining screws and tighten the screws in clockwise order. The valve is designed to be installed in horizontal pipings. (see picture) Actuator downwards and pipe vertical on request. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 6/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
9800 2200 1274 If a combination of both forces («FA» and «M») occurs, the values mentioned above are invalid. Please contact VAT for more information. Connections 2.4.1 Compressed air connection Compressed air may only be connected if - valve has been installed into the vacuum system...
Gate and counter plate are spread apart. The gate seal(6) is pressed against the sealing surface without scuffing. The arrangement of ball pairs ensures an increase of the sealing force with vacuum on either side of the gate. During opening the movement proceed in the reverse order. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 9/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Between the athmosphere and the vacuum there are two dynamic seals in order to improve the reliability and to ensure that there is always enough VAT high vacuum grease on the shaft. (fat depot) VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland...
Attention! Remote operation is only possible if the emergency operation (slotted screw) is turned counter-clockwise to its stop. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 11/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
Contamination from the process may influence the function and requires more frequent maintenance. Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, please contact VAT. It has to be individually decided whether the maintenance/repair can be performed by the customer or has to be carried out by VAT. The fabrication number on the valve made in Switzerland Fabrication No.:...
Remove the screws between the body upper and body lower part in crosswise order. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 13/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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(diameter 80 – 90mm and 400mm long) If the O-ring is very hard to mount lubricate the O-ring with alcohol. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 14/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...
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Before reassembly please ensure the sealing surfaces of the body lower part are clean. You can clean them easily with alcohol. VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland 284928EA 15/16 Tel +41 81 771 61 61 Fax +41 81 771 48 30 CH@vatvalve.com www.vatvalve.com...