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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions All-metal angle valve with manual actuator Series 570 DN 63 - 160 mm (I. D. 2 - 6") This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers: 57036-.E02/05/07/08 57040-.E02/05/07/08 57044-.E02/05/07/08 Sample picture 231262EF Edition 14.02.2019...
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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 570 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 ..................
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Series 570 Disposal ..................... 27 Spare parts ..................28 12.1 Valve Spare part list ..................28 12.2 Position indicators 80°C (single + double) in various versions ......29 Appendix ................... 30 4/31 Edition 14.02.2019 231262EF...
A - ..Order number Use of product Use product for clean and dry vacuum applications only. Other applications are only allowed with the written permission of VAT. Suitable for XHV applications. Related documents • Product data sheet • Dimensional drawing...
SAFETY Series 570 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.
Series 570 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 covers of T-9001-156 flanges 231262EF...
Series 570 DESIGN AND FUNCTION Function Opening of closed valve • Turn hexagon head counter clockwise to it’s stop. The valve is completely open when the stop is reached. Closing of open valve • Valves with hexagon head may be operated by a torque wrench (nominal torque see table below) or by using a hand wheel with sliding clutch Valves with cylindrical head have to be operated by a hand wheel with sliding clutch and free wheel option (see spare parts list).
• 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.
Series 570 INSTALLATION Installation into the system The valve must not support other components and has to be protected from forces of the system (e.g. by bellows sections). WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Do not connect or supply electrical power before the product is completely mounted in the system.
INSTALLATION Series 570 4.2.1 Preparation for installation WARNING Danger of injury in case of insufficient skills Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Make sure that the valve does not topple or fall down while removing the protective covers from the flanges. NOTICE Sensitive product Valve parts may get damaged.
Series 570 INSTALLATION 4.2.2 Mounting to the system The valve must not support other components and has to be protected from forces of the system (e.g. by bellows sections). 4.2.2.1 Leak detection port The exact position of the leak detection port is referenced on the dimensional drawing Do not block or cover the leak detection port, as shown on the sample picture Symbol for...
INSTALLATION Series 570 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 sequence of connections Valve mechanism may get damaged when electrical power is being is connected.
Series 570 INSTALLATION 4.3.1 Position indicators Connect position indicator according to product data sheet. 4.3.1.1 Wiring diagrams: Position indicators for max. 80°C contact rating ≤ 50 V AC / DC; ≤ 1.2 A Standard position indicator Double position indicator with make contact switches with make contact switches - two each (option)
OPERATION Series 570 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 Opening of closed valve •...
Series 570 OPERATION Operation under increased temperature Maximum allowed temperature see product data sheet. NOTICE Inconstant temperatures Performance of the valve may deteriorate. – Actuate valve only after the bake-out temperature has been stable for two hours. – If valve must be actuated during bake-out, make sure that the heating or cooling rate does not exceed 60 °C per hour in the temperature range from 200°C to 450 °C Bake-out...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Series 570 Trouble shooting Failure Check Action Leak at gate Condition of gate Please contact VAT www.vatvalve.com seal Leak at body Condition of bonnet seal and Please contact VAT www.vatvalve.com sealing surface Condition of Please contact VAT www.vatvalve.com bellows If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers.
• When the valve has reached the specified lifetime; see product data sheet, we recommend to have it serviced by VAT. Please contact your nearest VAT service center to get recommendations and an offer. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
MAINTENANCE Series 570 Re-greasing of actuator shaft: Remove the circlip (26/4) and washer (26/3) Remove the locking ring (26/5) and half shelfs of bearing (26/2) Remove the actuator shaft (26/1) from the spindle (62) Remove the Belleville springs (26/7) and washer (26/6) Clean actuator shaft (26/1, only thread) and internal thread of actuator, e.g.
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.
Series 570 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 Hazardous components Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Before dismounting the product: –...
DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Series 570 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.
• 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.
Make sure that the valve is in open position secured. Mount protective covers on flanges; see chapter «4.2.1 Preparation for installation». Pack valve appropriately, by using the original packaging material. VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging. 10.2...
Series DISPOSAL Disposal Observe the local regulations for disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution. Discard products and parts according to the local regulations. WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the disposal CAUTION Risk of damage Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate...
«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.
Series 570 SPARE PARTS 12.2 Position indicators 80°C (single + double) in various versions Qty. Item Description Version Part No. single double BS Mini position indicator make contact switches 69250-R1 double throw switches 75430-R1 make contact radiation resistant 90471-R1 double throw radiation resistant 91701-R1 42/1 Position indicator...
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