Large hv / uhv gate valve with double acting pneumatic actuator (26 pages)
Summary of Contents for VAT 111 Series
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Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions HV gate valve with pneumatic actuator Series 111 DN 63 – 200 mm (I. D. 2.5" – 8") This manual is valid for the following product ordering number/s: 11136-.E14/24/34/44 11140-.E14/24/34/44 11144-.E14/24/34/44 11146-.E14/24/34/44 Sample picture 984132EA Edition 09.07.2019...
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The VAT firmware may not be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it permitted to make copies of the VAT firmware. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to give copies of the VAT firmware to other people.
Series 111 Contents Description of product ................ 4 Identification of product ....................4 Use of product ......................... 4 Related documents......................4 Important information....................... 4 Technical data ......................... 4 Safety ....................5 Compulsory reading material ................... 5 Danger levels ........................5 Personnel qualifications ....................
• Dimensional drawing Important information This symbol points to a very important statement that requires particular attention. Example: VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging. Technical data See product data sheet and dimensional drawing. 4/27 Edition 09.07.2019...
Series 111 SAFETY Safety Compulsory reading material Read this chapter prior to performing any work with or on the product. It contains important information that is significant for your own personal safety. This chapter must have been read and understood by all persons who perform any kind of work with or on the product during any stage of its serviceable life.
SAFETY Series 111 Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. Safety labels Label Part No. Location on valve T-9001-156 Protective cover Table 2-1 6/27 Edition 09.07.2019 984132EA...
Series 111 DESIGN AND FUNCTION Design and Function Design 1 Sealing surface 2 Valve body 3 Bonnet flange 4 Actuator Figure 3-1 Function The valve features the VATLOCK sealing technology. This means, the valve is mechanically locked in the closed position. In the open position, the mechanism is not locked. Leaf springs hold gate and counter plate against the carriage with the ball retainers.
Make sure that the supplied products are in accordance with your order. • Inspect the quality of the supplied products visually. If it does not meet your requirements, please contact VAT immediately. • Store the original packaging material. It may be useful if products must be returned to VAT.
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NOTICE Too long screws Valve body may get deformed and / or malfunctions may occur. Use only screws recommended by VAT. Identify flange type according the fabrication number on the identification plate; see chapter «1.1 Identification of product». Example: 110 . . – C . . . / . . .
«FA» lbf ∙ ft inch 2½ 2000 2500 3000 3000 If a combination of both forces («FA» and «M») occurs, the values mentioned above are invalid. Please contact VAT for more information. Table 4-2 10/27 Edition 09.07.2019 984132EA...
Series 111 INSTALLATION Compressed air connection WARNING Valve in open position Risk of injury when compressed air is connected to the valve. Connect compressed air only when: – valve is installed in the vacuum system – moving parts cannot be touched Use clean, dry or slightly oiled air only.
OPERATION Series 111 Operation WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Do not operate before product is installed completely into the vacuum system. Normal operation Valve is opened and closed pneumatically.
Series 111 OPERATION Behavior in case of power failure See product data sheet. 5.4.1 Manual emergency operation WARNING Movable parts Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Keep human body parts away from movable parts. Only valid for the ordering number 110..-..34/44 (with solenoid valve) In case of a power failure, the valve can be actuated manually if compressed air is available.
– if necessary, right? steps 1 to 6 replace bonnet seal Bellows all right? Contact VAT www.vatvalve.com Table 6-1 If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
Maintenance intervals Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during 200 000 cycles. After 200 000 cycles, VAT recommends replacing the mechanism unit; see chapter «7.3 Replacement of valve gate / mechanism unit». For more information or a general overhaul please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
MAINTENANCE Series 111 Replacement of valve gate / mechanism unit WARNING Loaded spring steel sheet Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured. Do not put human body parts between valve gate and spring steel sheet. NOTICE Contamination Product may get contaminated. Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product.
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Series 111 MAINTENANCE Figure 7-2 1 Screw 2 Bonnet seal 3 Valve body Figure 7-3 4 Bolt 5 Locking ring 984132EA Edition 09.07.2019 17/27...
Install new gate seal (1). 3D Modellnummer Mechanik mit O-Ring Blatt / 335634 Zeichnungsnummer VAT Vakuumventile AG 565766 Index-Zch.Nr. CH-9469 Haag , Switzerland Tel +41 81 7716161 Fax +41 81 7714830 Press O-ring uniformly in crosswise order (diagonal) into groove.
REPAIRS Repairs Repairs may only be carried out by the VAT service staff. In exceptional cases, the customer is allowed to carry out the repairs, but only with the prior consent of VAT. Please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Series 111 Dismounting and Storage WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work. WARNING Heavy weight Physical overstraining. Use a crane to lift the product. WARNING Hazardous components Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Series 111 DISMOUNTING AND STORAGE Dismounting NOTICE Valve in open position Valve mechanism may get damaged if valve is in open position. Close valve before dismounting the valve from the system. Close valve. Carry out the steps according to chapter «4 Installation» in reverse order. Pay attention to the safety instructions! Storage NOTICE...
If products are radioactively contaminated, the VAT form «Contamination and Radiation Report» must be filled out. Please contact VAT in advance. • If products are sent to VAT in contaminated condition, VAT will carry out the decontamination procedure at the customer's expense. 22/27 Edition 09.07.2019...
Valve mechanism may get damaged if valve is in open position. Make sure that the valve is closed. Cover all valve openings with a protective foil. Pack valve appropriately, by using the original packaging material. VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging. 10.2 Transport NOTICE Inappropriate packaging Product may get damaged if inappropriate packaging material is used.
DISPOSAL Series 111 Disposal Observe the local regulations for disposal WARNING Harmful substances Environmental pollution. Discard products and parts according to the local regulations. WARNING Unqualified personnel Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage. Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the disposal. CAUTION Risk of damage Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate...
«1.1 Identification of product». This is to ensure that the appropriate spare parts are supplied. • VAT makes a difference between spare parts that may be replaced by the customer and those that need to be replaced by the VAT service staff. •...
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