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  • Page 1 Gate Valve ECOLINE GT 40 Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 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 SE & Co. KGaA, Frankenthal 14/08/2020...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Valves with actuator............................ 19 Insulation ................................ 20 Commissioning/Start-up/Shutdown.................... 21 Commissioning/start-up .......................... 21 Operating limits.............................. 23 Shutdown................................ 24 Returning to service ............................ 24 Servicing/Maintenance ........................ 25 Safety regulations............................ 25 Servicing/Inspection............................ 25 Tightening torques............................ 28 Related Documents .......................... 29 General assembly drawing with list of components .................. 29 ECOLINE GT 40 3 of 38...
  • Page 4 Contents Dimensions and weights .......................... 31 Installation instructions.......................... 31 EU Declaration of Conformity for ECOLINE GT 40 ................ 34 Index .............................. 35 ECOLINE GT 40 4 of 38...

  • Page 5: Glossary

    Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) The 2014/68/EU Directive sets out the requirements to be met by pressure equipment intended to be placed on the market in the European economic area. ECOLINE GT 40 5 of 38...

  • Page 6: General

    In the event of damage, immediately contact your nearest KSB sales organisation responsible to maintain the right to claim under warranty. 1.2 Installation of partly completed machinery To install partly completed machinery supplied by KSB refer to the sub-sections under Installation at Site. (ð Section 5, Page 16) 1.3 Target group This operating manual is aimed at the target group of trained and qualified specialist technical personnel.

  • Page 7: Safety

    ▪ The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations not taken into account. ▪ The design, manufacture and testing of the valve are subject to a QM system to DIN EN ISO 9001 as well as the current European Pressure Equipment Directive. ECOLINE GT 40 7 of 38...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    – Hazards to persons due to electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical effects and explosions – Failure of important product functions – Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices – Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous substances ECOLINE GT 40 8 of 38...

  • Page 9: Safety Awareness

    ▪ The valve is operated outside the limits stated in the operating manual. ▪ The valve is not operated in accordance with the intended use. ▪ Use gate valves exclusively for fully open or fully closed service. An intermediate position (throttling function) is not permitted. ECOLINE GT 40 9 of 38...

  • Page 10: Transport/Storage/Disposal

    1. On transfer of goods, check each packaging unit for damage. 2. In the event of in-transit damage, assess the exact damage, document it and notify KSB or the supplying dealer and the insurer about the damage in writing immediately.

  • Page 11: Storage/Preservation

    The temperature in the storage room must not exceed +40 °C. If properly stored indoors, the equipment is protected for a maximum of 12 months. For storing a valve which has already been operated, observe the measures to be taken for shutdown. (ð Section 6.3, Page 24) ECOLINE GT 40 11 of 38...

  • Page 12: Return To Supplier

    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 local regulations or in another controlled manner. ECOLINE GT 40 12 of 38...

  • Page 13: Valve Description

    In accordance with the current European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) the valves are marked as shown in the following table: Class PN Fluids in Groups 1 and 2 80 100 125 150 ≥200 ≤25 ≥ ≥ ≥40 Fig. 2: Fluids in Groups 1 and 2 ECOLINE GT 40 13 of 38...

  • Page 14: Design Details

    Depending on the type and design, these include the following: ▪ Stem ▪ Limit switches ▪ Coupling ▪ Other force-transmitting equipment Depending on the actuator type and design, further moving parts may be present, e.g. emergency handwheels turning along with the actuator. ECOLINE GT 40 14 of 38...

  • Page 15: Function

    80 dB in acc. with IEC 60534-8-4. Unfavourable piping layouts or off- design operating conditions may give rise to physical phenomena like cavitation, resulting in significantly higher sound pressure levels. ECOLINE GT 40 15 of 38...

  • Page 16: Installation At Site

    In this case, however, the actuator must be adequately supported at the site. Avoid any installation positions with the actuator hanging downward (positions d, e, f – risk of dirt ingress into the packing area via the back seat). Fig. 3: Gate valve installation positions ECOLINE GT 40 16 of 38...

  • Page 17: Preparing The Valve

    2. Use an appropriate tool to evenly tighten the fasteners crosswise. 5.4.2 Welding the valve into the piping Responsibility for welding the valve into the piping and for any heat treatment required lies with the commissioned construction company or the plant operator. ECOLINE GT 40 17 of 38...
  • Page 18 During the welding process, ensure constancy of the gap to the pipeline without radial offset. 4. When installing the valve with the stem in a horizontal position, adequately support the weight of the actuator or gearbox. ECOLINE GT 40 18 of 38...

  • Page 19: Valves With Actuator

    Depending on the mass to be accelerated, electric actuators may be subject to a corresponding overtravel effect. Take into account this overtravel effect when setting the actuator. NOTE If the valves are fitted with actuators, ensure that the actuator's operating manual is also observed. ECOLINE GT 40 19 of 38...

  • Page 20: Insulation

    For any insulation fitted on the valve observe the following: ▪ The valve's function must not be impaired. ▪ The sealing areas at the bonnet/cover joint and at the stem passage (gland packing) must be directly accessible and visible. ECOLINE GT 40 20 of 38...

  • Page 21: Commissioning/Start-Up/Shutdown

    ▪ Gland packing 461 has been checked for leakage before it is subjected to load conditions for the first time. If gland follower 452 has loosened, re-tighten nuts 920.2 evenly and alternately (crosswise). There must be no metal-to-metal contact between gland follower 452 and blade 360. ECOLINE GT 40 21 of 38...
  • Page 22 Depending on the actuator type and design, further moving parts may be present, e.g. emergency handwheels turning along with the actuator. Valve commissioning/start-up is not permitted until both valve ends have been connected to the pipeline and any risk of injuries can be ruled out. ECOLINE GT 40 22 of 38...

  • Page 23: Operating Limits

    Leak test (seat) With water With air Tests P10 and P11 to Testing to API 598 Test P12, leakage rate A to DIN EN 12266-1 DIN EN 12266-1 [bar] [bar] [bar] 17,6 27,5 RT: room temperature (-10 °C to +50 °C) ECOLINE GT 40 23 of 38...

  • Page 24: Shutdown

    6.4 Returning to service For returning the equipment to service, observe the sections on commissioning/start- up and the operating limits (ð Section 6.2, Page 23) . In addition, carry out all servicing/maintenance operations before returning the valve to service. (ð Section 7, Page 25) ECOLINE GT 40 24 of 38...

  • Page 25: Servicing/Maintenance

    NOTE All maintenance work, service work 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.com/contact" on the Internet.
  • Page 26 ▷ Always have repair work and maintenance work performed by specially trained, qualified personnel. Always observe the safety instructions and information. (ð Section 7, Page 25) In the event of damage you can always contact KSB Service. 7.2.3.2 Preparing the valve 1. Move the valve to the open position.
  • Page 27 11. Then compress by another 0.02 times the total packing height in uncompressed condition, approx. 2 %. 7.2.4.3 Shell testing and seat tightness testing following gland packing installation 1. Fill the valve with test fluid. 2. Apply test pressure for shell testing. ECOLINE GT 40 27 of 38...

  • Page 28: Tightening Torques

    1 - 5/8 - 8 UN M42 x 4,5 270,9 241,1 1 - 3/4 - 8 UN M45 x 4,5 342,9 304,8 1 - 7/8 - 8 UN M48 x 5 425,1 379,0 2 - 8 UN M50 x 1,5 521,7 463,5 2 - 1/8 - 8 UN 623,5 560,5 2 - 1/4 - 8 UN M56 x 5,5 753,7 669,9 2 - 1/2 - 8 UN M64 x 5 1045,4 929,7 ECOLINE GT 40 28 of 38...

  • Page 29: Related Documents

    DN 50 - 300 DN 50 - 300 920.2 920.2 902.2 902.2 920.3 920.3 461.2 461.1 461.2 461.1 920.1 920.1 902.1 902.1 PN 40 PN 10 - 25 DN 350 - 400 DN 350 - 400 ECOLINE GT 40 29 of 38...
  • Page 30 Back seat A276 410 Equivalent DIN material: X 12 Cr 13 Gland follower A216 WCB Equivalent DIN material: GP 240 GH Gland packing A276 410 Equivalent DIN material: X 12 Cr 13 461.1 Packing ring Graphite 461.2 Graphite Packing end ring Neck ring A276 410 ≥ DN 400 ECOLINE GT 40 30 of 38...

  • Page 31: Dimensions And Weights

    DN 400 - 600 DN 40 Flow may pass a gate valve in either direction. Table 10: Differential pressures and torques Handwheel Max. torque Max. Δp of Max. Δp of 8)7) handwheel gearbox [mm] [mm] [Nm] [bar] ECOLINE GT 40 31 of 38...
  • Page 32 8 Related Documents Handwheel Max. torque Max. Δp of Max. Δp of 8)7) handwheel gearbox [mm] [mm] [Nm] [bar] 15,3 13,4 20,4 17,7 15,1 13,2 1295 26,6 23,3 ECOLINE GT 40 32 of 38...
  • Page 33 Handwheel diameters not applicable for valves with gearboxes The maximum torque must not be exceeded. The maximum differential pressure must not be exceeded. For detailed information on selecting the suitable gearbox version please contact your KSB sales houses or KSB contact. ECOLINE GT 40...

  • Page 34: Eu Declaration Of Conformity For Ecoline Gt 40

    9 EU Declaration of Conformity for ECOLINE GT 40 9 EU Declaration of Conformity for ECOLINE GT 40 Hereby we, KSB Valves (Changzhou) Co., Ltd. No. 68 Huanbao Four Road, Environment Protection Industrial Park, Xinbei District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province P. R. China declare that the product:...

  • Page 35: Index

    Fitting the gland packing 27 Fluids in Group 2 14 Function 15 Insulation 20 Intended use 8 Key to safety symbols/markings 7 Maintenance 25 Marking 13 Materials 30 Noise characteristic 15 Operating limits 8 Other applicable documents 6 Partly completed machinery 6 Pressure/temperature ratings 23 Return to supplier 12 Returning to service 24 ECOLINE GT 40 35 of 38...
  • Page 38 KSB SE & Co. KGaA Johann-Klein-Straße 9 • 67227 Frankenthal (Germany) Tel. +49 6233 86-0 www.ksb.com...

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