Pfeiffer Vacuum BVML Operating Instructions Manual

Pfeiffer Vacuum BVML Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Original BALL VALVE Valve...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for choosing a Pfeiffer Vacuum product. Your new Pfeiffer Vacuum valves should support you in your individual application with full performance and without malfunctions. The name Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for high-quality vacuum technology, a comprehensive and complete range of top-quality products and first-class service.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Limits of use of the product Proper use Foreseeable misuse Personnel qualification 2.7.1 Ensuring personnel qualification 2.7.2 Personnel qualification for maintenance and repair 2.7.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum Product description Function Scope of delivery Identifying the product 3.3.1 Product types 3.3.2 Product features...
  • Page 4 Table of contents 13.2 Technical data 13.3 Dimensions 4/28...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Keep the manual for future consultation. 1.1 Validity These operating instructions are a customer document of Pfeiffer Vacuum. The operating instructions describe the functions of the named product and provide the most important information for the safe use of the device. The description is written in accordance with the valid directives. The information in these operating instructions refers to the product's current development status.
  • Page 6: Pictographs

    About this manual 1.3.2 Pictographs Pictographs used in the document indicate useful information. Note 1.3.3 Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning in this document Ball valve Clean dry air Delta P Delta pressure Nominal diameter as size description Fluoropolymer rubber High vacuum Isopropyl alcohol Flange: Connection in accordance with ISO 1609 and ISO 2861 PTFE Synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene Ultra-high vacuum...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety 2.1 General safety information The following 4 risk levels and 1 information level are taken into account in this document. DANGER Immediately pending danger Indicates an immediately pending danger that will result in death or serious injury if not observed. ►...
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety Risks during maintenance, decommissioning and disposal WARNING Health hazard through poisoning from toxic contaminated components or devices Toxic process media result in contamination of devices or parts of them. During maintenance work, there is a risk to health from contact with these poisonous substances. Illegal disposal of toxic sub- stances causes environmental damage.
  • Page 9: Proper Use

    The work described in this document may only be carried out by persons who have appropriate profes- sional qualifications and the necessary experience or who have completed the necessary training as provided by Pfeiffer Vacuum. Training people 1. Train the technical personnel on the product.
  • Page 10: Personnel Qualification For Maintenance And Repair

    ─ Customer with Pfeiffer Vacuum service training ─ Pfeiffer Vacuum service technician 2.7.3 Advanced training with Pfeiffer Vacuum For optimal and trouble-free use of this product, Pfeiffer Vacuum offers a comprehensive range of courses and technical trainings. For more information, please contact Pfeiffer Vacuum technical training.
  • Page 11: Product Description

    3.2 Scope of delivery ● Valve ● Quick-start guide 3.3 Identifying the product ► To ensure clear identification of the product when communicating with Pfeiffer Vacuum, always keep all of the information on the model number and serial number on hand. 11/28...
  • Page 12: Product Types

    Product description 3.3.1 Product types The product designation of Pfeiffer Vacuum ball valves from the BVML (manual valve) and BVP (pneu- matic valve) series is composed of the family name, the size and, if required, an additional feature de- scription. Family...
  • Page 13: Transportation And Storage

    ► Do not stack the products. ► Wear protective equipment, e.g. safety shoes. We recommend Pfeiffer Vacuum recommends keeping the transport packaging and original protective cov- Instructions for safe transport ► Transport the valve only within the permissible temperature limits.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Preparatory work WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrect installation Dangerous situations may arise from unsafe or incorrect handling ► Do not put hands or any other body part or objects in the valve. General notes for the installation of vacuum components ►...
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation 6 Operation ● For continued trouble-free operation, keep the valve clean and free of contaminants. ● Use powder-free latex gloves to avoid contaminating the valve with finger oils. ● Work in a clean environment to avoid other contamination. 15/28...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    7 Maintenance 7.1 General maintenance information Required spare parts 1. To order replacement parts or repair kits, contact Pfeiffer Vacuum service. 2. Please provide the model number and serial number when ordering replacement parts. Serviceable parts ► Contact Pfeiffer Vacuum service for repair of non-user-serviceable parts.
  • Page 17: Replacing Or Adding Pilot Valve

    Maintenance 7.3 Replacing or adding pilot valve Required tools and materials ● Philips head screwdriver ● Lint-free gloves ● 5/64" or 5/32" T handle ● Pilot vlave kit Prerequisites ● Dismount valve from the vacuum system Remove pilot valve 1. Remove the poly tubing from the air fitting of the valve and the air fitting of the pilot valve. 2.
  • Page 18: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning 8 Decommissioning Required tools and materials ● Lint-free gloves ● Protective covers for the valve flanges Prerequisites ● Vacuum system vented ● Control system off ● Valve closed Procedure 1. Loosen the power supply connector and unplug it. 2. Disconnect the air tube. 3.
  • Page 19: Recycling And Disposal

    ● Help to reduce the wastage of natural resources. ● Prevent contamination. 9.1 General disposal information Pfeiffer Vacuum products contain materials that you must recycle. ► Dispose of our products according to the following: – Iron – Aluminium –...
  • Page 20: Malfunctions

    Malfunctions 10 Malfunctions Problem Possible causes Possible solution Valve does not open Obstruction inside valve Clear/remove any obstructions Degraded or inadequate lubrication Clean and relubricate appro- priately Blockage of the air vent Clear air vent Faulty pilot valve Check/replace pilot valve Valve does not close Inadequate air supply pressure Ensure there is at least mini-...
  • Page 21: Service Solutions By Pfeiffer Vacuum

    We are always focused on perfecting our core competence – servicing of vacuum components. Once you have purchased a product from Pfeiffer Vacuum, our service is far from over. This is often exactly where service begins. Obviously, in proven Pfeiffer Vacuum quality.
  • Page 22 Service solutions by Pfeiffer Vacuum 5. Prepare the product for transport in accordance with the provisions in the contamination declaration. a) Neutralize the product with nitrogen or dry air. b) Seal all openings with blind flanges, so that they are airtight.
  • Page 23: Spare Parts - Ball Valves

    Spare parts - Ball valves 12 Spare parts - Ball valves For size not shown on the below tables, please contact Pfeiffer Vacuum for more information on the rec- ommended spare parts. Size Part number DN 16 BVM-1-95 DN 25 BVM-2-95...
  • Page 24: Technical Data And Dimensions

    Tbl. 10: Conversion table: Units for gas throughput 13.2 Technical data Type designation DN 16 DN 25 DN 40 DN 50 Part number BVML-L021xx BVML-L031xx BVML-L041xx BVML-L051xx Vacuum connection DN 16 ISO-KF DN 25 ISO-KF DN 40 ISO-KF DN 50 ISO-KF...
  • Page 25 Technical data and dimensions Type designation DN 16 DN 25 DN 40 DN 50 Part number BVP-L021xx BVP-L031xx BVP-L041xx BVP-L051xx Vacuum connection DN 16 ISO-KF DN 25 ISO-KF DN 40 ISO-KF DN 50 ISO-KF Actuation: opening and pneumatic pneumatic pneumatic pneumatic closing Conductance...
  • Page 26 Technical data and dimensions 13.3 Dimensions Fig. 2: Manual ball valve dims | NV2011 Part number BVML-L02100 BVML-L03100 BVML-L04100 BVML-L05100 Tbl. 13: Dimensions table for manual ball valves 26/28...
  • Page 27 Technical data and dimensions Fig. 3: Pneumatic ball valve dims | NV2011 Part number BVP-L02100 BVP-L02110 BVP-L03100 BVP-L03110 BVP-L04100 BVP-L04110 BVP-L05100 BVP-L05110 Tbl. 14: Dimensions table for pneumatic ball valves 27/28...

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