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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 2/2-way-diaphragm valve with manually operated actuator 2/2-Wege-Membranventil mit handbetätigtem Antrieb Vanne à membrane 2/2 avec actionneur manuel Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d‘utilisation...
Symbols Definition of terms DANGER Term Definition for these instructions Device Diaphragm valve type 3232, 3233, 3234 Warning of an immediate danger. and 3239 ▶ Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury. Ex area Potentially explosive atmosphere...
INTENDED USE BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These safety instructions do not take into account any unforeseen The diaphragm valve type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235 and 3239 is circumstances or events that occur during installation, operation designed to control the flow of media. The authorised media and maintenance. The operator is responsible for observing are listed in chapter “Technical data”.
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Basic safety instructions ▶ The process must be restarted in a defined or controlled manner Medium may leak out if the diaphragm is worn. after an interruption in the power supply or pneumatic supply. ▶ Inspect relief bore for any medium leakages. ▶ The device may be operated only when in perfect condition and ▶ Change the diaphragm if medium leaks. in consideration of the operating instructions. ▶ If the medium is hazardous, secure the area around the leak- ▶ For applications planning and operation of the device, observe age to prevent risks. the plant-specific safety regulations. Danger of crushing due to mechanically moving parts.
And also on the Internet at: country.burkert.com Warranty The warranty is only valid if the device is used as intended in accor- Diaphragm bonnet dance with the specified application conditions. Diaphragm Information on the Internet 2/2-way valve body The operating instructions and data sheets for Types 3232, 3233, Port connection 3234, 3235, 3239 can be found on the Internet at: country.burkert.com Fig. 1: Example of 2/2-way valve body Type 3232 and 3233 english...
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Product description 5.2.2 Diaphragm valve with T-valve body 5.2.4 Diaphragm valve with Y-valve body Handwheel with position Handwheel with position indicator (see chapter “5.3.1”) indicator (see chapter “5.3.1”) Diaphragm Diaphragm Y-valve body T-valve body Fig. 4: Y-valve body, Type 3239 Fig.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Product description • Yellow cylinder projects all the way out of the handwheel: 5.4.2 Labelling on forged steel valve body Valve opened (OPEN position) XX F Actuator DN65, DN80 and DN100 (diaphragm size) From DN65 an spindle extension indicates the valve position: • Spindle extension completely retracted in the handwheel:...
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Product description 5.4.3 Labelling on cast valve body 5.4.4 Labelling on tube valve body 1.4435 316L(VP) XXXXXXXX PN16 / CWP150 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX / XXX XXXX / XXXXXX Fig. 8: Labelling on tube valve body Fig.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Materials Valve body Standards and directives Type 3232 PP, PVC, PVDF The device complies with the valid EU harmonisation legislation. Type 3233 Precision-cast stainless steel (VG), In addition, the device also complies with the requirements of the Forged steel (VS), laws of the United Kingdom. Stainless steel tube valve body (VP) The harmonised standards that have been applied for the conformity Type 3234, 3235, 3239...
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Technical data 6.2.2 Permitted medium pressure Medium temperature for valve body Stainless steel –10...+150 °C Permitted medium pressure depending on the medium temperature: PVC (see PT-diagram) 10...+60 °C PVDF (see PT-diagram) –20..+120 °C PP (see PT-diagram) 10...+90 °C Medium temperature for diaphragm EPDM (AB) –10...+130 °C...
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Technical data Maximum permitted medium pressure Maximum permitted medium pressure The values apply to body made of: Diaphragm Maximum permitted medium pressure [bar] • plastic, size Handwheel and bonnet stainless steel (Nominal • stainless steel: block material, forged, casted and tube valve...
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Installation INSTALLATION Information for the correct installation position DANGER Depending on the valve body, the installation position of the dia- phragm valve is different. Risk of injury from high pressure in the equipment. ▶ Before loosening the lines and valves, turn off the pressure Installation for leakage detection: and vent the lines. One of the relief bores in the diaphragm socket for moni- toring leakages must be at the lowest position.
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Installation • The marking on the port connection of valve bodies serves as 7.1.2 Installation position T-valve body an orientation aid. The marking must point upwards. For the installation of the T-valves into circular pipelines, we rec- • The actual self-draining angle must be set with a suitable ommend the following installation positions: measuring tool. When media is supplied: When media is removed: • For valve bodies without angle information, you can find the self-draining angle on the Internet: www.burkert.com Type /Manuals /Supplementary information “Angle information for self-drainage of diaphragm valves”.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Installation Preparatory work For information on containers and instructions for welding, refer to the ASME VIII Division I standard. Check the batch → Clear impurities from pipelines (seal material, metal chips, etc.). number indicated on the manufacturer’s certificate 3.1 → Support and align pipelines. supplied before starting welding work. Devices with bonded or adhesive bodies: Observe the applicable laws of the country with regard to the qualification of welders and the execution of welding The actuator and diaphragm must be dismantled before work. welding or bonding the valve body.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Installation Install device → Close the diaphragm valve again and open it approx. 20 %. NOTE NOTE Damage to the device when failing to observe tightening torque. The following must be heeded when installing the device in the system: ▶ Observe tightening torques. ▶ The device and relief bore must be accessible for inspections →...
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Maintenance, Cleaning MAINTENANCE, CLEANING Tightening torques [Nm]* VS, PP, PVC, PVDF, VG DANGER Diaphragm EPDM/ PTFE/ EPDM/ PTFE/ size Risk of injury due to high pressure and escaping medium. advanced advanced ▶ PTFE/ PTFE/ Switch off the pressure before working on the device or system.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Maintenance, Cleaning 8.1.2 Inspection intervals A bulging PTFE diaphragm may reduce the flow-rate. The following maintenance work is required for the diaphragm valve → After the first steam sterilization, or when required, re-tighten fastening screws crosswise. 8.1.4 Service life of the diaphragm → After maximum 10 switching cycles check the diaphragm for wear. The service life of the diaphragm depends on the following factors: Muddy and abrasive media require correspondingly shorter • Diaphragm material, inspection intervals. • Medium, 8.1.3...
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Replacing the diaphragm REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM Fastening types Diaphragm size Fastening types for diaphragm DANGER (Nominal PTFE EPDM / FKM diameter DN) Risk of injury due to medium leakage and pressure discharge. Diaphragm buttoned...
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Replacing the diaphragm 9.1.1 Change between PTFE and EPDM NOTE diaphragms Damage to the diaphragm with threaded connection due to live pin. 1. Change of diaphragm for diaphragm size 8 ▶ First screw on the diaphragm hand-tight, then loosen it by →...
Change the EPDM diaphragm to a PTFE diaphragm: ▶ Use only original accessories and original spare parts from → Unscrew the EPDM diaphragm. Bürkert. → Remove the insert from the compressor. NOTE The following spare parts are available for the manually actuated diaphragm valves type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235 and 3239: For diaphragm with bayonet connection: • Manual actuator complete, If the insert is not removed, a diaphragm with bayonet connection can still be fitted. This can severely damage the diaphragm and • Diaphragm. valve body.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Spare parts, accessories 10.1 Handwheel locking device option The handwheel locking device option (from actuator size DN15 to DN50) prevents unintentional or unauthorized operation of the valve. Handwheel can be locked in 12 detent positions per revolution (30° each). Lock → Using a key, press the pin into the lock and turn all the way to the left.
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Spare parts, accessories 10.2 Order table for diaphragms Replacement diaphragms can be ordered according to the table below. The diaphragms are marked with a material code that specifies them. The material code is located on the identification tab or, in the case of two-piece diaphragms, on the tab of the support diaphragm and the diaphragm plate. The material code may differ for older materials. EPDM (AD*) FKM (FF*) Diaphragm size Order number Material code Order number Material code 688 421 EPDM E03/E04 677 684 FKM F01 688 422...
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Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Spare parts, accessories PTFE (EA*) Advanced PTFE (EU*) GYLON® laminated (ER*) Diaphragm Order Material Order number Material Order number Material size number code code code 677 674 PTFE L04/L10 679 540 PTFE L05/L09 693 175 PTFE L06/L08...
Type 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235, 3239 Transportation, storage, disposal TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, DISPOSAL CAUTION Risk of injury due to heavy device. During transportation or installation work, a heavy device may fall down and cause injuries. ▶ Heavy equipment must only be transported, assembled and disassembled with the help of a second person. ▶ Use suitable tools. NOTE Damage in transit due to inadequately protected devices.
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