Intended Use - SPX FLOW APV D4 Instruction Manual

APV
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Double Seat Mix Proof Valve
APV DELTA D4 / D4 SL
Instruction Manual: GB - rev. 3
2. Safety
- Observe Service Instructions to ensure safe maintenance of the
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valve.
- Connections which are not used must be sealed by a plug!
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- The safe discharge of the cleaning liquids must be ensured.
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- The valves must be assembled, disassembled and reassembled
only by persons who have been trained in the valves or by SPX
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FLOW service team members. If necessary, contact your local SPX
FLOW representative.
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Intended Use

The intended use as field of application of the double seat mix proof
valve is the safe shut-off of pipeline sections and the separation of
incompatible liquids in the food and beverage industries as well as
in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
Caution! The standard D4 / D4 SL valve must not be used in
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explosive atmospheres.
Caution! Arbitrary, structural changes at the valves may affect
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safety as well as the intended functionality of the valves and are not
permitted.
SPX FLOW Valves are intended for use in the food and beverage
industries, as well as in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
SPX FLOW Valves (without safety function) are allocated to
Category 1 and are evaluated as per Conformity Assessment
Module A of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
According to Article 13, the following allocation applies for the fluids
processed in the valves.
Product media – Fluid group 2 – valves in all dimensions.
CIP-cleaning liquids – Fluid group 1 – valves in the dimensions
≤ DN100/4" can be used at temperatures up to 140 °C, valves in the
dimensions > DN100/4" at temperatures up to 100 °C.
Authorizations and External Approvals
To view the certifications for this and other innovative SPX FLOW
products, visit
https://www.spxflow.com/en/apv/about-us/certifications/
It is within the responsibility of the plant operator to evaluate
and verify the suitability of SPX FLOW products for the intended
purpose and service conditions, as well as to determine and follow
the applicable laws for the intended applications and areas of
application.
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