1 Declarations of Conformity 1.1 EU Declaration of Conformity The designated company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark, +45 79 32 22 00 Company name, address and phone number Hereby declare that Valve Designation SB Pressure Exhaust Valve...
1 Declarations of Conformity 1.2 UK Declaration of Conformity The designated company Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, Albuen 31, DK-6000 Kolding, Denmark, +45 79 32 22 00 Company name, address and phone number Hereby declare that Valve Designation SB Pressure Exhaust Valve...
Instruction Manual without prior notice or any obligation. The English version of the Instruction Manual is the original manual. Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect translations. In case of doubt, the English version applies.
Always ensure that compressed air is released. Always use designated lifting points if defined. Ensure that the lifting equipment is suitable for the supplied Alfa Laval product. Always ensure that the unit is securely fixed during transporta- tion. Always ensure the lifting point to be in line with center of gravity.
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Safety 2 Installation If the local safety regulations prescribe that the installation has to be inspected and approved by responsible authorities before the valve is put into service, consult with such authorities before in- stalling the equipment and have the projected installation ap- proved by them.
2 Safety Maintenance In order to optimise the operation of the supplied Alfa Laval prod- uct and to minimize the down time due repair activities, the main- tenance includes: • Inspection and maintenance of the supplied Alfa Laval prod- uct: strictly follow the technical documentation •...
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Safety 2 Hazards Burn Hazard • Lubrication oil, machine parts and various machine surfaces can be hot and cause burns. Wear protective gloves Corrosive Hazard • Always handle cleaning liquids, lye and acid with great care and in accordance with separate instructions for those fluids •...
Safety check A visual inspection of any protective device (shield, guard, cover or other) on the supplied Alfa Laval product shall be carried out at least every 12 months. If the protective device is lost or damaged, especially when this leads to deterioration of safety performance, it shall be replaced.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate damage to the supplied Alfa Laval product. NOTE Indicates important information to simplify or clarify procedures. 200007938-1-EN-GB...
Trainees can perform tasks under the supervision of an experienced employee. People in general The public shall not have access to the supplied Alfa Laval product. In some cases, specially skilled personnel may need to be hired (i.e. electricians, welders). In some cases the personnel has to be certified according to local regulations with experience of similar types of work.
Metal straps should be sent for material recycling Maintenance During maintenance, oil (if used) and wear parts in the supplied Alfa Laval product should be replaced. • Oil and all non-metal wear parts must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations •...
3 Introduction The Alfa Laval SB Pressure Exhaust Valve is a pneumatic regulating valve that automatically releases pressure in a hygienic process tank when it exceeds the set pressure. To ensure safe pressure regulations at all times, the set pressure can easily be adjusted manually or from a remote location that is connected to the central control system.
The instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions thoroughly. The items refer to Parts Lists and Exploded Views on page 33. CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. Check the delivery for: • Complete valve • Instruction manual Remove any packing materials from the valve/valve parts.
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4 Installation Pos. 1. Set point pressure Pos. 2. Leakage indicator hole Pos. 3 Force opening pressure Pos. 4 CIP supply valve Pos. 5 Cleaning nozzle Pos. 6 Closing plug 2409-0003 Union connection • The Pressure Exhaust valve should preferably be mounted in a vertical position •...
33. Always read Technical Data on page 29 thoroughly. CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. WARNING Always release compressed air after use. WARNING Burn hazard! Never touch the valve or the pipelines when processing hot liquids or sterilizing.
5 Operation 5.2 Recommended cleaning WARNING Caustic hazard! Always handle lye and acid with great care. Always use rubber gloves! Always use protective goggles! During CIP, the valve is force opened, letting the liquid run into the tank. CIP liquid is let into the house through the nozzle on the side of the house. •...
6 Maintenance 6.1 General maintenance NOTE Maintain the valve regularly. Study the instructions thoroughly and pay special attention to the warnings! Always keep spare rubber and seal parts in stock. Check the valve for smooth operation after service. Always read Technical Data on page 29 thoroughly.
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6 Maintenance Disassembling the valve - Disconnect the pneumatic and CIP connections to the Pressure Exhaust Valve - Unscrew the connectors for force opener and cleaning nozzle (pos. 1) - Unscrew valve nut and remove cover (pos. - Remove upper lining (pos 3.) - Remove diaphragm (pos.
7 Technical Data NOTE Technical data must be observed during installation, operation and maintenance. All personnel should be informed about the technical data. 7.1 Technical Data Size (diameter) Pressure Range 38 mm / 1.5" 1-4 bar / 14.5-58 psi 51 mm / 2" 0.5-4 bar / 7.25-58 psi Connection Unions...
Alfa Laval representative for availability. You can find our spare part catalogue at https://hygienicfluidhandling-catalogue.alfalaval.com. Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. The warranty of Alfa Laval products is dependent on use of Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. 8.1 Ordering Spare Parts When ordering spare parts, please always state: 1.
8.3 Warranty - Definition WARNING The rules of Intended use are absolute. Use of the supplied Alfa Laval product is allowed only when in compliance with the technical data supplied with the Intended use. Differing utilisation, other than agreed with Alfa Laval Kolding A/S, exclude any liability and warranty.
9 Parts Lists and Exploded Views 9.1 Pressure Exhaust; 38–51 mm 2409-0006 Pos. Qty. Denomination Pos. Qty. Denomination Screw Support for diaphragm Bushing Intermediate lining for diaphragm Guide fin Upper lining for diaphragm Disc O-ring, NBR Gasket, EPDM Air inlet Variseal Washer O-ring, EPDM...
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