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All rights reserved. The contents provided herein must neither be distributed, copied, reproduced, edited or processed for any other purpose, nor otherwise transmitted, published or made available to a third party without the manufacturer's express written consent. Subject to technical modification without prior notice. KSB Italia SpA, Concorezzo 04/11/2018...
7.2.1 Measures to be taken for shutdown .................. 22 Servicing/Maintenance ........................23 8.1 Safety regulations ......................... 23 8.2 Maintenance ....................... 23 8.2.1 (Re-)tightening the bonnet bolting………………………………………………………………….. 24 8.2.2 (Re-)tightening the gland packing………………………………………………………………….. 24 Trouble-shooting ..........................25 Index ................................26 ECOLINE-VA16 3 of 27...
Contents Glossary Technical literature Refer to the product catalogue for the technical literature on our products at www.ksb.it ECOLINE-VA16 4 of 27...
The manual describes the proper and safe use of this equipment in all phases of operation. In the event of damage, immediately contact the KSB sales organisation responsible in order to maintain the right to claim under warranty.
Any eventualities or incidents which may occur during installation performed by the customer, operation and maintenance. Local regulations; the operator must ensure that such regulations are strictly observed by all, including the personnel called in for installation. ECOLINE-VA16 6 of 27...
In addition to the safety information contained in this manual and the intended use, the following safety regulations shall be complied with: • Accident prevention, health and safety regulations • Explosion protection regulations • Safety regulations for handling hazardous substances • Applicable standards, directives and laws ECOLINE-VA16 7 of 27...
Never operate the valve outside the limits stated in the data sheet and in this operating manual. The warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of the valve supplied is only valid if the valve is used in accordance with its intended use. Section 2.3, Page 7) ð ECOLINE-VA16 8 of 27...
Take constructional measures to prevent any piping forces from being transmitted to the valve. WARNING Unqualified personnel performing work on the valve Risk of injury! ▷ Always have repair and maintenance work performed by specially trained, qualified personnel. ECOLINE-VA16 9 of 27...
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▷ Do not use the valve as a foothold. CAUTION Improper reassembly Damage to the valve! ▷ Reassemble the valve in accordance with the general rules of sound engineering practice. ▷ Use original spare parts only. ECOLINE-VA16 10 of 27...
▷ Transport devices ( if any) on the actuator may not be suitable for being attached to a suspension arrangement in order to transport the valve/actuator assembly. Refer to the actuator operating manual for the permissible loads To transport the valve, suspend it from lifting tackle as illustrated. ECOLINE-VA16 11 of 27...
3. If the fluids handled by the system leave residues which might lead to corrosion damage when coming into contact with atmospheric humidity, or which might ignite when coming into contact with oxygen, the valve must also be neutralised and blown through with anhydrous inert gas for drying purposes. ECOLINE-VA16 12 of 27...
Collect greases and other lubricants during dismantling. 2. Separate and sort the valve materials, e.g. by: - Metals - Plastics - Electronic waste - Greases and other lubricants 3. Dispose of materials in accordance with current regulations or in another controlled manner. ECOLINE-VA16 13 of 27...
5.2 Marking Table 4: General marking Nominal size DN ... Nominal pressure class PN … Manufacturer Type series/model ECOLINE-VA16 Year of consctruction 20.. Material JL 1040 Flow direction arrow -> Traceability of the material …… CE marking...
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• Explosive • Extremely flammable • Highly flammable • Flammable: the maximum allowable temperature is above flashpoint • Very toxic • Toxic • Oxidising Group 2 comprises all other fluids not referred to in Group 1 ECOLINE-VA16 15 of 27...
Water, Water/glycol mixtures Oil & Gas Other fluids on request. * max temperature depending on working pressure, please check technical documentation 5.5 Design details Design Valves to type series booklet ECOLINE-VA16 • Straight-way pattern with horizontal seat • Rising handwheel •...
The seat disc interface of body and disc is made of rust-proof materilas or PTFE rings (valve disc/PTFE variant) 5.9 Scope of supply Valve Operating manual for each packaging unit 5.10 Dimensions and weights For dimensions and weights please refer to the type series booklet. ECOLINE-VA16 18 of 27...
Valve bolting DN 65 PN 16 NOTE For the valves to reach the documented Kv values, the flow direction must correspond to the flow direction arrow NOTE An alternating direction of flow is permitted unless restrictions apply to specific produtcs. ECOLINE-VA16 19 of 27...
For handling hot fluids, the valve should be insulated in accordance with the German energy-saving regulations CAUTION Condensation water forming in air-conditioning, cooling and refrigerating system Ice forming! Blockage of actuating element! Damage due to corrosion! ▷ Insulate the valve to prevent diffusion ECOLINE-VA16 20 of 27...
Direction symbols are shown on the top of the handwheel. Globe valves are normally used in either “fully open” or “fully closed” position. For control duties, valves should be fitted with throttling plugs. ECOLINE-VA16 21 of 27...
During prolonged shutdown periods, ensure that the following conditions are met: 1. Drain fluids which change their physical condition due to changes in concentration, polymerisation, crystallisation, solidification, etc. from the piping. 2. If required, flush the piping with the valves fully opened. ECOLINE-VA16 22 of 27...
NOTE All maintenance, service and installation work can be carried out by KSB Service or authorised workshops. For contact details please refer to the enclosed "Addresses" booklet or visit “www.ksb.it" on the Internet.
DANGER Failure to tight the gland packing Leakage of hot fluids! Risk of burns! ▷ Tighten the stuffing box screw until no leakage can be seen ECOLINE-VA16 24 of 27...
Continue reseating until the seating faces exhibit a consistently smooth and even ring Leakage at the seat/disc interface with PTFE disc Dismantle bonnet bolting, replace the seal ring at valve disc. ECOLINE-VA16 25 of 27...
Disposal 13 Faults Causes and remedies Function 18 Intended use 7 Maintenance 23 Marking 14 Materials ECOLINE-VA16 15 Oper at in g dat a ECOLINE-VA16 16 Operating ranges 16 Other applicable documents 5 Pressure/temperature ratings ECOLINE-VA16 16 Return to supplier 12...
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