4.3. Recommended cleaning ................. 5. Maintenance .................. 5.1. General maintenance ................5.2. Dismantling ..................5.3. Assembly ..................6. Technical data ................6.1. Technical data ..................7. Parts list and service kits ..............7.1. LKAP-V and LKAP-T air-operated valves with welding ends .........
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 LKAP Type...
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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 LKAP Type...
2 Safety Unsafe practices and other important information are emphasized in this manual. Warnings are emphasized by means of special signs. 2.1 Important information Always Always Always r r r ead ead the the manual manual befor manual befor before e e using using using the the valve!
2 Safety All warnings in the manual are summarized on this page. Pay special attention to the instructions below so that severe personal injury and/or damage to the valve are avoided. 2.3 Safety precautions Installation: Installation: Installation: Always observe the technical data (see section 6 Technical data) Always Always Always...
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 1. Complete valve, LKAP-V or LKAP-T 2. Delivery note Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. 3. Instruction manual Step Step Step 2 2 2 1. Clean the valve for possible packing materials 2. Inspect the valve for visible transport damage 3.
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3 Installation Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The valve has welding ends as standard but can also be supplied with fittings. NO = Normally open. NC = Normally closed. Step Step Step 4 4 4 Fittings: Fittings: Fittings:...
3 Installation Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the drawings and the parts list in section 7 Parts list and service kits. Check the valve for smooth operation after welding. 3.3 Welding Step 1 1 1 Step Step 1.
- At end of use, the equipment shall be recycled according to relevant, local regulations. Beside the equipment itself, any hazardous residues from the process liquid must be considered and death with in a proper manner. When in doubt, or in the absence of local regulations, please contact the local Alfa Laval sales company.
4.1 General operation Step 1 1 1 Step Step CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. Always Always Always read the technical data thoroughly. (see section 6 Technical data) Always release compressed air after use.
4 Operation The valve is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). CIP = Cleaning In Place. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! NaOH = Caustic Soda. HNO3 = Nitric acid. 4.3 Recommended cleaning Step 1 1 1 Step Step Caustic...
5 Maintenance Maintain the valve and the actuator carefully. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep service kits in stock. Check the valve for smooth operation after service. 5.1 General maintenance Step 1 1 1 Step Step NOTE...
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the drawings and the parts list in section 7 Parts list and service kits 5.2 Dismantling Step 1 1 1 Step Step 1. Turn air cylinder (2) anticlockwise by hand with a strap wrench or with a spanner 2.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the drawings and the parts list in section 7 Parts list and service kits Step Step Step 4 4 4 1. Separate piston (6) from valve plug unit (12, 14) 2.
5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the drawings and the parts list in section 7 Parts list and service kits. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. Step Step Step 7 7 7 1. Remove hollow spindle (12) from valve spindle (14) 2.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the drawings and the parts list in section 7 Parts list and service kits. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. Step Step Step 3 3 3 1. Fit O-rings (8, 9) into the grooves of bottom piece (10) 2.
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5 Maintenance Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the drawings and the parts list in section 7 Parts list and service kits. Lubricate the rubber seals before fitting them. Step Step Step 7 7 7 1. Slide O-ring (3) into the groove of air cylinder (2) 2.
The valve is operated by means of compressed air and has spring return. It has few and simple moving parts which results in a very reliable valve. Standard Design LKAP consists of actuator with air cylinder and piston, double lipseal for stem, stem unit with replaceable O-ring in the plug, and valve body with welding connections.
7 Parts list and service kits It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform the personnel about the technical data. NO = Normally open. NC = Normally closed.
7 Parts list and service kits It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform the personnel about the technical data. NO = Normally open. NC = Normally closed. 7.1 LKAP-V and LKAP-T air-operated valves with welding ends...
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7 Parts list and service kits It is important to observe the technical data during installation, operation and maintenance. Inform the personnel about the technical data. NO = Normally open. NC = Normally closed. Parts Parts Parts list list list Pos.
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