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P163 SANITARY PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS VALSTEAM ADCA We reserve the right to change the design and material of this product without notice. IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
GENERAL INFORMATION • These instructions must be carefully read before performing any work involving VALSTEAM ADCA products. Failure to observe these instructions may result in hazardous situations. • These instructions describe the entire life cycle of the product. Keep them in a location that is accessible to every user and make these instructions available to every new owner of the product.
This includes checking application, material suitability, process medium, pressure and temperature as well as their respective limiting values. VALSTEAM ADCA does not assume any responsibility for damage resulting from inappropriate use of the product, damage caused by external stresses or any other external factors.
Unauthorized modifications to the product. If the product is to be used for an application or with a fluid other than the one it was designed for, contact VALSTEAM ADCA. 1.3. Qualification of personnel Handling, installation, operation and maintenance work must be carried out by fully trained and qualified personnel, capable of judging the work which they are assigned to perform and recognizing potentially hazardous situations.
Do not touch the product while it is hot or cold, allowing it firstly to cool down or heat up. • Wear protective clothing and safety gloves during working operation. • Thermally insulate tubes and product’s as a preventive measure. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
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Direct contact with dangerous process medium may lead to personal injury, e.g. smoke inhalation and chemical burns. • Drain the process medium from the product and all the relevant plant sections. • Wear protective clothing, safety gloves, mask, and eye protection. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
ADCA. 2. PRODUCT INFORMATION The ADCAPure P163 is a series of inline direct acting, diaphragm sensing pressure reducing valves. These regulators, available with spring or dome-loading, are designed for use with clean steam, compressed air, water and other gases or liquids compatible with the construction materials and valve design.
The product surface finishing conditions and non-metallic material approvals such as FDA and USP CL. VI are detailed in the ADCAPure specific inspection certificate. Refer to IS PV20.00 Technical Information Sheet - ADCAPure for further information. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
Assembly of the product is performed in a certified clean room according to ISO 14644-1 and all its components are cleaned and, when admissible, degreased and passivated. Such operations are performed in accordance with certified procedures and rigorous control. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
• If for any reason the product must be stored for longer periods of time contact VALSTEAM ADCA. The product is end capped and sealed with recyclable thermo shrinkable plastic film inside the clean room where it was assembled to prevent contamination as it leaves the clean environment.
• Make sure that the connected pipe does not subject the body to any stress (forces or torques) during installation and operation. • Do not use the product as an elevation point. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
A pressure gauge is installed both upstream and downstream of the regulator for monitorization, set point adjustment and troubleshooting. NOTE If the regulator is fitted with an integrated downstream pressure gauge, the displayed pressure may be slightly higher compared to a separate gauge installed further downstream. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
6. When an ETO version is being installed, the welding should be carried out by qualified personnel following an appropriate orbital welding procedure. 7. For dome-loaded regulators, connect the control pressure line to the dome chamber threaded port using suitable fittings and tubing. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
Use a pipeline strainer or a filter. 5.2. Start-up procedure 1. Partially open the downstream shut-off valve. 2. Slowly open the upstream shut-off valve to prevent sudden surges of pressure that can damage the regulator. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
• When working with hazardous fluids in regulators with self-relieving option make sure it is also fitted with leakage line connection directed to a safe place. VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
6.1. Using the CIP/SIP locking system The ADCAPure P163 is available with an optional pin (60) that allows the valve to be locked in the open position in order to perform e.g. a clean-in-place procedure. The locking pin (60) is attached to the cover (2) by means of a chain.
NOTE After thoroughly cleaning the valve body interior, if the seating surface is not in good condition contact VALSTEAM ADCA. 8. Insert a new plug assembly (4, 5, 6) through the bottom of the valve body with care not to damage the seating surface. Place the lower diaphragm plate (9) with a new VALSTEAM ADCA IMI P163.015 E 00.24...
• If the valve seating surface is damaged Downstream pressure contact VALSTEAM ADCA. rises above the adjusted set pressure. • Remove foreign matter and replace seat if necessary –...
VALSTEAM ADCA personnel. • Information regarding any hazards or precautionary measures to be considered must be provided in writing when returning products to VALSTEAM ADCA. • Health and Safety information sheets relating to any substances identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous must be provided outside the packaging.
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