Table of contents The information herein is correct at the time of issue but may be subject to change without prior notice 1. Declarations of Conformity ..............2. Safety ..................2.1. Important information ................2.2. Warning signs ..................2.3. Safety precautions ................3.
EU Declaration Declaration of of of Conformity Conformity Declaration Conformity The Designated Company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark, +45 79 32 22 00 Company name, address and phone number Hereby declare that Valve Designation Unique TO...
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UK Declaration Declaration of of of Conformity Conformity Declaration Conformity The Designated Company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark, +45 79 32 22 00 Company name, address and phone number Hereby declare that Valve Designation Unique TO...
People People general The public shall not have access to the supplied product. How to to to contact contact Alfa Alfa Laval Laval contact Alfa Laval Contact details for all countries are continually updated on our website. Please visit www.alfalaval.com to access the information directly.
(see warning label) Never Never service the valve with valve and pipelines under pressure Never Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Always Always Alfa Laval genuine spare parts.
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Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs. STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE Ideally, as a guide Alfa Laval recommend: - Store supplied product as supplied in original packaging - Port opening should be protected against any ingress - Bare steel (not stainless) should be lightly oiled/greased - Store in a clean, dry place without direct sunlight or UV light - Temperature range -5 to 40°C...
CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! 1. Complete valve 2. Delivery note Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. 3. Warning label Step 2 2 2 Step Step Remove upper support Step 3 3 3 Step Step Lift out the valve.
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3 Installation The instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions carefully. Fit the warning label supplied on the valve after installation so that it is normally visible. Step Step Step 5 5 5 Inspect the valve for visible transport damages. Inspection! Inspection! Inspection!
- At end of use, the equipment must be recycled according to the relevant, local regulations. Besides the equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the process liquid must be considered and dealt with in a proper manner. When in doubt, or in the absence of local regulations, please contact your local Alfa Laval sales company 3.3 General installation...
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- Overloading Overloading of of of the Overloading the pipelines pipelines pipelines NOTE! NOTE! NOTE! Please follow follow Alfa Alfa Laval Laval installation installation guidelines guidelines (literatur (literatur e e e code code Please Please follow Alfa Laval installation...
3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The valve has ends for welding as standard. W W W eld eld carefully/aim carefully/aim at at at stressless stressless welding welding to to to avoid avoid deformation deformation on on on sealing sealing areas.
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- please see later this section! If there is a risk of foot damage, Alfa Laval recommends to leave a distance of 120 mm (4.7”) below the valve (look at the specific built-in conditions).
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3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The valve has ends for welding as standard. W W W eld eld carefully/aim carefully/aim at at at stressless stressless welding welding to to to avoid avoid deformation deformation on on on sealing sealing areas.
- Never Never pressurise air connections (AC1, AC3) simultaneously as both valve plugs can be lifted (can cause mixing). Never CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. Step 2 2 2 Step Step Never Never...
4 Operation Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. - See 5.1 General maintenance 4.2 Fault finding and repair Pr Pr Problem oblem Repair oblem Cause/r Cause/r esult Cause/r esult esult Repair Repair Leakage at the leakage detection - Particles between valve seats and - Remove the particles plug seals (56/74)
4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (= CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO = Nitric acid. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible by means of the leakage outlet. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 1 1 Step...
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4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (= CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO = Nitric acid. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible by means of the leakage outlet. Step Step Step 5 5 5...
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4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (= CIP). Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO = Nitric acid. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible by means of the leakage outlet. Step Step Step 8 8 8...
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts, and keep spare rubber seals and guide rings in stock. Store seals in closed bag. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section.
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Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts, and keep spare rubber seals and guide rings in stock. Store seals in closed bag. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. 5.2 Dismantling of valve Step Step Step 1 1 1 Disassemble valve acc.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step Step Step 2 2 2 If If If balanced...
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step Step Step 3 3 3 Remove coupling system and balanced plug according to illustrations (1 to 4).
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Handle scrap correctly. 5.3 Tank plug, replacement of radial seal Step Step Step 1 1 1 Cut and remove old seal ring (74) using a knife, screwdriver or similar.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Handle scrap correctly. Step Step Step 4 4 4 Tool marked with item 1. Place upper tool part including piston.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Handle scrap correctly. Step Step Step 2 2 2 Pre-mount seal ring as shown on drawing.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step Step Step 6 6 6 1. Inspect the seal.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step Step Step 2 2 2 1. Place lip seal (57) in upper plug according to the description in Step 2.1.1 (or spray nozzle if the valve has SpiralClean) and the o-ring (38) in the lower plug 1.1 Installing...
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step Step Step 3 3 3 Place coupling system and balanced plug according to illustrations ( 1 to 4 ).
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Step Step Step 5 5 5 - Never Never stick your fingers through the valve ports if the actuator Never is supplied with compressed air.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. 5.6 Dismantling of acutator Step Step Step 1 1 1 1.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Handle scrap correctly. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. 5.7 Assembly of actuator Step...
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the parts list and service kits section. Always use genuine Alfa Laval spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them.
6 Technical data It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform the personnel about the technical data. 6.1 Technical data Unique is remote-controlled by means of compressed air. The valve is a normally closed (NC) valve. The valve has two independent plug seals, forming a leakage chamber.
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76.1 76.1 101.6 101.6 101.6 150 63.5 63.5 63.5 76.1 76.1 76.1 Weight (kg)* Unique TO 12.5 22.5 22.5 12.5 22.5 22.5 Weight (kg)* Unique TO with external cleaning 23.5 23.5 23.5 23.5 - - - *= without tank flange...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.1 Actuator = actuator kit = Not used in actuator 1½”-2”...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Upper stem Screw...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.2 Plug setup 6 (tank flange) = wear parts * = with SpiralClean in leakage chamber...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM �...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.3 Plug setup 12 (tank flange) = wear parts = with SpiralClean in leakage chamber...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM �...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.4 Plug setup 6 (stub flange) = wear parts * = with SpiralClean in leakage chamber...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM �...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.5 Plug setup 12 (stub flange) = wear parts = with SpiralClean in leakage chamber...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Plug O-ring, EPDM �...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.6 Valve bodies...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Intermediate piece Valve body, upper...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.7 Installation kit B...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Hose PTFE with stainless steel...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.8 Installation kit C...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Welding liner...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.9 Installation kit G...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Welding male part, AISI 316 3/8"...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.10 Installation kit H and H2...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination DIN union DN10...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.11 Axial installation tool...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Complete tool Lower Part...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.12 Radial installation tool...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Complete tool Piston...
Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 7.13 Mounting tool for lip seal...
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Parts list and service kits Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on the use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos. Denomination Mounting tool for lip seal,...
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