Head station, din and ansi version. to combine with actuators and manual gears, for use in pig-enabled pipes (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samson EB 14b
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MOUNTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EB 14b Translation of the original manual Control and shut-off valve BR 14b and BR 14c to combine with actuators January 2022 edition PFEIFFER Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH · Hooghe Weg 41 · 47906 Kempen · Germany Phone: +49 2152 2005-0 · Fax: +49 2152 1580...
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Note regarding this installation and operating manual This Installation and Operating Manual (EB) provides guidance for safe assembly and operation. The notes and instructions in this EB are binding when handling PFEIFFER devices. The fi gures and illustrations in this EB are ex- amples and must therefore be considered as such.
Content Content Safety instructions and safety measures Notes regarding possible severe personnel injury Notes regarding possible personnel injury Notes regarding possible property damage Warning notes on the device Markings on the device Butterfl y valve type plate Actuator type plate Turning direction notice sign Design and principle of operation Variants...
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Content Start-up Operation Malfunction Detecting and rectifying errors Carrying out emergency measures Servicing Periodic tests Maintenance work 9.2.1 Replacing the seal ring Ordering spare parts and consumables 10 Decommissioning 10-1 11 Removal 11-1 11.1 Removing the butterfl y valve from the pipe 11-1 11.2 Disassembling the actuator...
Safety instructions and safety measures − Specialist personnel in terms of this installation and operating Safety instructions and safety measures manual are persons who, on the basis of their vocational ed- ucation, knowledge and experience and knowledge of the Intended use relevant standards, are capable of evaluating the assigned The PFEIFFER butterfl...
Safety instructions and safety measures − The butterfl y valve is only used as intended as described in 1.1 Notes regarding possible severe per- this chapter. sonnel injury − An actuator unit that is subsequently installed on the butterfl y valve is adapted to the butterfl...
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Safety instructions and safety measures WARNING WARNING Danger of injury due to pressurised components and escaping Hazards due to incorrect butterfl y valve use! medium! The incorrect use of the butterfl y valve can represent a hazard for Do not loosen the screw of an optional test connection while the user and cause damage to the pipe system that are then no the butterfl...
Safety instructions and safety measures 1.3 Notes regarding possible property NOTE damage Damage to the seal ring or the sealing strip Turning the valve disc over 0° leads to irreparable damage to the NOTE seal ring or the sealing strip. Only operate the valve disc within the range of 0°-90°...
Markings on the device Markings on the device Each butterfl y valve usually has the following marking. Table 2-1: Marking on the type plate and on the body of the butterfl y valve Pos. Marking Remark Manufacturer PFEIFFER Address see Chapter “15.2 Service” Valve type BR (and number value) e.g.
Markings on the device 2.1 Butterfl y valve type plate Figure 2-1: Marking positions of the type plate on the butterfl y valve BR 14b / 14c 2.2 Actuator type plate See the corresponding actuator documentation. 2.3 Turning direction notice sign The turning direction is indicated on the butterfl...
Design and principle of operation The double-eccentric bearing design of the shaft causes the valve Design and principle of operation disc to remain in contact with the seat during opening and clos- ing only over a very small angle of rotation (see Figure 3-1). This Version reduces wear and increases the service life of the valve.
Design and principle of operation 3.2 Additional fi ttings Info Detailed information is available in the data sheet TB 14b. Strainer PFEIFFER recommends installing a strainer in front of the butterfl y valve. A strainer prevents the solid content in the medium from damaging the butterfl...
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Design and principle of operation Figure 3-2: Sectional drawing of the BR 14b butterfl y valve with spring washer preloaded V-ring packing Table 3-1: Parts list for the BR 14b butterfl y valve with spring washer preloaded V-ring packing Pos. Designation Pos.
Design and principle of operation Push also the bonnet sealing (23) onto the bonnet in the same 3.5.1.3 Assembling butterfl y valves from way as the body sealing (13). DN 400 (NPS16) Insert the PTFE seal ring (4) or the metal seat ring including Info the corresponding graphite rings (4) into the body.
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Design and principle of operation Insert the preassembled bonnet (7) into the bearing bore in Info the body (1) and adjust with the stud bolts (16). The required torques for tightening the adjustable compression Tighten the bonnet (7) with the nuts (17) evenly and in a spacers can be found in Table 15-1.
Design and principle of operation Drill dowel holes for connecting the switching shaft (2) and 3.5.2.2 Assembling butterfl y valves up to the valve disc (3). DN 300 (NPS10) Pin the disc and shaft with close-tolerance grooved pins (14). Insert the seal ring (4) into the body. Info Info Fit butterfl...
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Design and principle of operation Figure 3-4: Sectional drawing of the BR 14c butterfl y valve with spring washer preloaded V-ring packing Table 3-3: Parts list for the BR 14c butterfl y valve with spring washer preloaded V-ring packing Pos. Designation Pos.
Design and principle of operation 3.5.4 Note for installation of actuator ele- ments NOTE Damage to the butterfl y valve due to the incorrect actuator as- sembly! Double eccentric butterfl y valves must always be closed clock- wise! Observe the turning direction when assembling an actuator. The turning direction is indicated on the butterfl...
Shipment and on-site transport Shipment and on-site transport WARNING The work described in this chapter may only be performed by Danger of injury due to the tipping of the butterfl y valve! specialist personnel qualifi ed to perform the corresponding task. Observe the centre of gravity of the butterfl...
Shipment and on-site transport Figure 4-1: Lifting points of the BR 14b butterfl y valve In the case of interruptions in work, do not leave the lifting 4.3.3 Lifting points on the body equipment suspended in the air for a long period of time. Attach the eyebolts in the fl...
Shipment and on-site transport 4.3.4 Lifting points on the bracket Info Fasten a lifting sling to the bracket and the suspension ele- In the case of butterfl y valves that are delivered without an actua- ment (e.g. hook) of the crane or forklift, see Figure 4-1. tor, the valve disc is not secured to prevent it from moving.
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Installation Installation 5.2 Preparing for assembly The work described in this chapter may only be performed by Butterfl y valves must be handled, transported and stored with specialist personnel qualifi ed to perform the corresponding task. care, see Chapter “4 Delivery and on-site transport”. The following instructions apply additionally for butterfl...
Installation WARNING DANGER Danger and damage due to high external loads on an actuator Danger due to exceeding the limits of use! unit! Exceeding the limits of use can pose a danger to the user and Actuators are not “stepladders”. cause damage to the pipe system.
Installation Vents are screwed into the exhaust air connections of pneu- NOTE matic and electropneumatic devices to ensure that the gener- ated exhaust air can be released to the outside (protection Damage to the valve due to improper installation! against overpressure in the device). The valve disc could be damaged and the butterfl...
Installation At the end of installation, perform a functional test with the 5.5.4 Fail-safe position control signals: Close the signal pressure line. The butterfl y valve must close and open correctly according to Check whether the butterfl y valve moves to the fail-safe posi- the control commands.
Start-up Commissioning/recommissioning Start-up Open the butterfl y valve slowly in the pipe. Opening slowly The work described in this chapter may only be performed by prevents a sudden increase in pressure and a resulting high specialist personnel qualifi ed to perform the corresponding task. fl...
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Start-up EB 14b_EN January 2022 edition Subject to technical changes...
Operation − Butterfl y valves that were delivered from the factory with an Operation actuator are precisely adjusted. The user is responsible for As soon as the commissioning/recommissioning work is com- any changes they make. plete, see Chapter “6 Commissioning”, the butterfl y valve is −...
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Malfunction Malfunction When rectifying the faults, chapter “1 Safety instructions and safety measures” must be observed. 8.1 Detecting and rectifying errors Type of fault Possible cause Measures Leaks in the pipe connection The fl ange connection of the Tighten the fl ange screws: butterfl...
Malfunction Type of fault Possible cause Measures Increased medium fl ow rate Leakage in the closed position Close the butterfl y valve 100%. with the butterfl y valved If the butterfl y valve is in the closed position, check if the actuator clos- closed es with full torque.
Servicing Servicing NOTE The work described in this chapter may only be performed by Damage to the butterfl y valve due to excessively high or low specialist personnel qualifi ed to perform the corresponding task. tightening torques! The following documents may also be required for the mainte- The butterfl...
Servicing Measures in the case of a negative test Test result Check the rotary movement Tighten the packing correctly. of the actuator- and switch- If the actuator- and switching shaft are ing shaft for smooth move- blocked, remove the blockage. ment.
Decommissioning To decommission the butterfl y valve for maintenance and repair 10 Decommissioning work or for disassembly, perform the following steps: The work described in this chapter may only be performed by Close the valves upstream and downstream of the butterfl y specialist personnel qualifi...
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Removal 11 Removal 11.1 Removing the butterfl y valve from the pipe The work described in this chapter may only be performed by specialist personnel qualifi ed to perform the corresponding task. Loosen the fl ange connection. Remove the butterfl y valve from the pipe, see Chapter “4.3 Transporting and lifting the butterfl...
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Repairs 12 Repairs 12.1.2 Replacing the meshwork packing with butterfl y valve BR 14b (type WNS) If the operation of the butterfl y valve is no longer compliant or if it does not work at all, it is defective and must be repaired or re- Place the butterfl...
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Repairs Figure 12-1: Sectional drawing of a butterfl y valve BR 14b Table 12-1: Parts list of the BR 14b butterfl y valve Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Pos. Designation Valve body Bearing bush Spacer Shaft Bearing bush Spacer Valve disc Body sealing Bonnet sealing Seal ring...
Repairs Loosen the nuts (17) and remove the bonnet (7). 12.4 Sending devices to PFEIFFER Remove the tension spring (19). Defective butterfl y valves can be sent to PFEIFFER for repair. Disassemble the fastening ring (5). Proceed as follows to send devices: Remove the PTFE seal ring (4) or the metal seat ring including the corresponding graphite rings (4).
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Disposal 13 Disposal For disposal, observe the local, national and international regulations. Do not dispose of old components, lubricant and hazardous materials with domestic waste. EB 14b_EN 13-1 January 2022 edition Subject to technical changes...
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Certifi cates 14 Certifi cates The declaration of conformity is available on the following pages: − Declaration of conformity according to Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU for automated valves, see page 14-2. − Declaration of conformity according to Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU for manually operated valves, see page 14-3.
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Annex 15 Annex Tightening torques Tightening [Nm] for sealing units Thread [mm] [bar] method 15.1 Tightening torques, lubricant and tools With a spanner 15.1.1 Tightening torques With a torque wrench With a spanner 15.1.1.1 Adjustable stuffi ng box With a torque wrench Info The required torques for tightening the adjustable compression...
Annex Table 15-4: Sealing unit B 15.2 Service Seal Nominal pressure Description For maintenance and repair work as well as malfunctions or de- With fi bre gaskets fects, contact the After Sales Service at PFEIFFER for support. Seal for tongue and and metal-reinforced groove fl...
Annex 15.3.1 Spare parts for butterfl y valve BR 14b (type WTD and MTD) Figure 15-1: Exploded drawing of the BR 14b butterfl y valve with spring washer preloaded V-ring packing Table 15-6: Recommended spare parts for the butterfl y valve BR 14b (type WTD and MTD) In the spare parts set for In the spare parts set for 2 year Pos.
Annex 15.3.2 Spare parts for butterfl y valve BR 14b (type WNS) Figure 15-2: Exploded drawing of the BR 14b butterfl y valve with adjustable stuffi ng box Table 15-7: Recommended spare parts for the butterfl y valve BR 14b (type WNS) In the spare parts set for In the spare parts set for 2 year Pos.
Annex 15.3.3 Spare parts for butterfl y valve BR 14c (type WTD and MTD) Figure 15-3: Exploded drawing of the BR 14c butterfl y valve with spring washer preloaded V-ring packing Table 15-8: Recommended spare parts for the butterfl y valve BR 14c (type WTD and MTD) In the spare parts set for In the spare parts set for 2 year Pos.
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