Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 2 List of Contents 9 Maintenance ........11 List of Contents ......... 2 9.1 Dismantling ..........11 Relevant documents ......... 3 9.1.1 BVA/F with lever ........... 11 1 Technical data ........3 9.1.2 Ball valve with actuator ......... 11 9.2 Assembly BVA/F, BVAP/F with ball/stem 1.1 Type plate, CE and body markings .....
These tests are not object of the tests at See sectional drawing in Section 10 Richter and have to be arranged by order Wear parts : Seat rings with Richter (e.g. point 3.3: High Pressure stem seal Closure Test).
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 4 Options : Tightening torques ♦ Lever elevation depending on requirements All screws greased, tighten in diametrically ♦ Limit switches for remote monitoring of hand and opposite sequence! remote-activated ball valves The tightening torques for pipe screws and body ♦...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 5 Actuating torques According to ASME B 16.42 PFA lined ball/stem unit Test medium: water 68 °F (20 °C) Higher actuating torques may occur with other media. PFA lined ball/stem unit Δp in psi max.
Intended use Ball valves are on/off valves. Richter ball valves of the series BVA/F and BVAP/F are pressure containing components in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) for the passage and shut-off of fluids. The valves are suitable...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 7 Safety notes for applications in potentially explosive areas based on the Directive 2014/34/ EC (ATEX) The valves are intended for use in a potentially This means that, to safely prevent ignitions, the explosive area and are therefore subject to the valve must be completely filled with medium at all conformity assessment procedure of the directive times or else a potentially explosive atmosphere...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 8 ♦ The valve must be grounded. and, if required, be designed in compliance with ATEX. This can be achieved in the simplest way via the ♦ Special attention must be paid to the appropriate pipe screws using tooth lock washers.
PTFE-lined gaskets with a metal inlay should be used. These gaskets are available as special accessories in the Richter range. Grounding Fig. 2 ball/stem unit in closed position The valve must be grounded.
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 10 Operation ♦ Increased wear occurs in operation with solids Initial commissioning contents. ♦ Operation during cavitation leads to increased Normally, the valves have been tested for leaks with air or water. Prior to initial operation check cover wear.
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 11 Maintenance ♦ All repair work is to be performed by qualified Assembly BVA/F, BVAP/F personnel using the appropriate tools. with ball/stem unit ♦ For the arrangement, designation and item numbers of all parts of the valve, see Section 9. ♦...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 12 Dismantling BVA/F, BVAP/F Assembly BVA/F, BVAP/F with ball and stem with ball and stem ♦ Prior to assembly all parts are to be cleaned and It is possible with a BVA/F, BVAP/F with ball and stem to replace the seat rings and ball without the plastic-lined parts checked for damage.
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 13 9.4.3 BVAP/F with actuator Conversion from lever to actuator ♦ Mount spring gland follower 502 (at 4" and 6" are 2 spring gland followers 502) and packing gland ♦ Select the actuator in accordance with the follower 503.
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 14 Drawings 10.1 Legend main body 554/1 washer body end piece grounding spring washer ball lever stop ball/stem unit coupling includes: stem ring (option) lever pressure spring seat ring 980/1 round head grooved pin stem seal actuator includes:...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 15 10.3 Sectional drawing BVA/F 1“ to 2“ with lever Drawing indicates ball valve with ball/stem unit Holes of the flange- and housing screws view displaced by 45°. 9520-036-en Revision 19 TM 10477 Edition 05/2022...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 16 10.4 Sectional drawing BVA/F 3“ to 6“ with lever Drawing indicates ball valve with ball/stem unit and reduced bore Holes of the flange- and housing screws view displaced by 45°. 9520-036-en Revision 19 TM 10477 Edition 05/2022...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 17 10.5 View and section Ball valve with lever 10.6 Section ball valve with actuator 9520-036-en Revision 19 TM 10477 Edition 05/2022...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 18 10.7 Sectional drawing BVAP/F 1“ to 2“ with actuator Drawing indicates ball valve with ball/stem unit Holes of the flange- and housing screws view displaced by 45°. 9520-036-en Revision 19 TM 10477 Edition 05/2022...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 19 10.8 Sectional drawing BVAP/F 3“ to 6“ with actuator Drawing indicates ball valve with ball/stem unit and reduced bore Holes of the flange- and housing screws view displaced by 45°. 9520-036-en Revision 19 TM 10477 Edition 05/2022...
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 21 10.10 Dimensional drawing BVAP/F with actuator 9520-036-en Revision 19 TM 10477 Edition 05/2022...
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Series BVA/F, BVAP/F to ASME Page 22 10.10.1 Table to dimensional drawing BVAP/F 1" 1½" red. 2" 3" red. 4" red. 6" red. 0.96 1.87 3.07 3.78 inch [mm] [24.5] [47.5]] [78] [96] 7.99 9.01 10.51 inch [165] [mm] [127] [178] [203] [229]...
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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 cor- rectly and completely by authorized and qualified technical personnel and is available.
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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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