GEM P40 Operating Instructions Manual

Pneumatically operated tank bottom valve

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Pneumatically operated tank bottom valve
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  • Page 1 GEMÜ P40 Pneumatically operated tank bottom valve Operating instructions further information webcode: GW-P40...
  • Page 2 All rights including copyrights or industrial property rights are expressly reserved. Keep the document for future reference. © GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG 18.11.2024 GEMÜ P40 2 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2 Safety information ..........3 Product description ..........Construction ..........Description ............. Function ............Product label ..........4 GEMÜ CONEXO ............ 5 Intended use ............6 Order data ............Order codes ........... Order example ..........7 Technical data ............. Medium ............
  • Page 4: General Information ............................................. 4 20 Eu Declaration Of Incorporation

    Meaning 1.3 Definition of terms Danger of explosion! Working medium The medium that flows through the GEMÜ product. Control medium The equipment is subject to pressure! The medium whose increasing or decreasing pressure causes the GEMÜ product to be actuated and operated.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    13. Maintain the product correctly. 14. Do not carry out any maintenance work and repairs not de- scribed in this document without consulting the manufac- turer first. In cases of uncertainty: 15. Consult the nearest GEMÜ sales office. www.gemu-group.com 5 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 6: Product Description

    Item number Traceability number Consecutive number The month of manufacture is encoded in the traceability num- ber and can be obtained from GEMÜ. The product was manu- factured in Germany. The operating pressure stated on the product label applies to a media temperature of 20 °C.
  • Page 7: Gemü Conexo

    The CONEXO portal acts as a central element, helping to collect, manage and process all data. For further information on GEMÜ CONEXO please visit: www.gemu-group.com/conexo 5 Intended use DANGER Danger of explosion! ▶...
  • Page 8: Order Data

    Code Standard spring set 9 Seat size Code 25 mm 10 Actuator size Code Actuator size 3 11 Adaptor, outlet connection 1 Code Without Pipe bend Pipe section 12 Bracket, adaptor, outlet connection 1 Code GEMÜ P40 8 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 9: Order Example

    12 Bracket, adaptor, outlet connection 1 13 Tank connection type Butt weld connection 14 Type of design 1536 Ra ≤ 0.4 µm (15 µin.) for media wetted surfaces in accordance with DIN 11866 H4, mechanically polished internal www.gemu-group.com 9 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Control function 1 = filling volume in open position Cv values: Actuator Seat size Connection type (code) size 17, 86 59, 88 60, 82 10.9 10.5 10.3 Cv values in m³/h Kv values determined acc.to DIN EN 60534. GEMÜ P40 10 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 11: Product Compliance

    Pressure Equipment Dir- 2014/68/EU ective: Food: Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 Regulation (EC) No. 10/2011* USP Class VI 7.5 Mechanical data Weight: Actuator size Actuator with interface Body 1.75 Weights in kg Flow direction: from the tank www.gemu-group.com 11 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    8 Dimensions 8 Dimensions 8.1 Overall dimensions Seat size ØB 139.5 70.0 42.0 G 1/8 M16x1 Dimensions in mm AG = actuator size * CT = A + H1 (see body dimensions) GEMÜ P40 12 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 13: Body Dimensions

    25.4 Spigot ISO 1127 / DIN EN 10357 (code 60), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size ØE ød α 50.2 53.4 62.5 69.9 16.6 21.3 50.2 53.4 62.5 69.9 19.4 26.9 Dimensions in mm www.gemu-group.com 13 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 14 Spigot ASME BPE / DIN EN 10357 (code 59), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size 26.5 57.3 30.4 Spigot ISO 1127 / DIN EN 10357 (code 60), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size 28.3 52.2 25.4 25.7 57.3 30.4 Dimensions in mm GEMÜ P40 14 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 15 Spigot ASME BPE / DIN EN 10357 (code 59), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size 79.9 107.8 57.2 Spigot ISO 1127 / DIN EN 10357 (code 60), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size 64.8 88.6 37.4 72.1 97.5 51.8 Dimensions in mm www.gemu-group.com 15 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 16 106.2 52.5 119.7 Clamp DIN 32676 series A (code 86), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size 57.7 117.4 Clamp ASME BPE (code 88), material 1.4435 (code 41) Seat size 48.5 108.9 Dimensions in mm GEMÜ P40 16 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 17: Manufacturer's Information

    "Technical data"). WARNING 4. Do not store solvents, chemicals, acids, fuels or similar fluids in the same room as GEMÜ products and their spare Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled parts. movement of the valve spring when the 5.
  • Page 18: Flow Direction

    The flow direction is determined by the tank at the top. conditions. 10.3 Installation position NOTICE GEMÜ recommends a vertical installation position. Tools! ▶ The tools required for installation and assembly are not 10.4 Installation with butt weld spigots included in the scope of delivery.
  • Page 19: Welding Guidelines For Welding Into Containers

    10.5.1.2 Tank valve - CIP/SIP capable and sterilizable Today, GEMÜ tank valves are available in many different ver- - The internal surface contour of the valve body is available sions. They are welded onto the tank cover, the tank wall or mechanically polished and/or electropolished down to the tank bottom.
  • Page 20 3 x s ≤ e ≥ 50 mm NOTICE ▶ Follow these instructions. Use forming gas. Ensure that the material does not overheat. Cool regularly. Spacing between the seam edges of weld connections GEMÜ P40 20 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 21 The number of remaining tack welds varies depending on the be set. dimension. Make sure that the tack welders are always set opposite each other. Interior view of tank with tack welds Exterior view of tank with tack welds www.gemu-group.com 21 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 22: Installation With Clamp Connections

    5. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices. 10.7 After the installation 1. Mount the actuator (see the enclosed actuator instruc- tions). 2. Re-attach or reactivate all safety and protective devices. GEMÜ P40 22 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 23: Pneumatic Connections

    Valve resting position: No defined normal position. The valve is opened and closed by activating the respective control me- dium connectors (connector 1: open/connector 2: close). Control function 2 and 3 Valve open Valve closed Connector 2 Connector 1 www.gemu-group.com 23 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 24: Commissioning

    (water hammer). CAUTION Use as an end-of-line valve! ▶ Damage to the GEMÜ product When using the GEMÜ product as an ● end-of-line valve, a mating flange must be fitted. GEMÜ P40 24 / 32 www.gemu-group.com...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect installation Check installation of valve body in piping ing leaking Sealing material faulty Replace sealing material Valve body leaking Valve body leaking or corroded Check valve body for damage, replace valve body if necessary www.gemu-group.com 25 / 32 GEMÜ P40...
  • Page 26: Inspection And Maintenance

    CAUTION 5. Depressurize the plant or plant component. Hot plant components! 6. Actuate GEMÜ products which are always in the same po- ▶ Risk of burns. sition four times a year. Only work on plant that has cooled ●...
  • Page 27: Spare Parts

    ▶ Clean all parts of contamination (do not damage the torque-free. parts during cleaning) following removal. Check parts for Item Name Order designation potential damage; replace if necessary (only use genuine Actuator parts from GEMÜ). Threaded hole Body K655 Diaphragm Code 2, 6, 8, 14 Compressor Distance piece...
  • Page 28 16.2.2 Removing the plug diaphragm 16.2.3 Fitting the plug diaphragm NOTICE ▶ Fit the plug diaphragms suitable for GEMÜ (suitable for medium, medium concentration, temperature and pres- sure). The PD is a wearing part. Check the technical con- dition and function of the product prior to commissioning and during the entire term of use.
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Sterilizing The Product

    Returned goods can be processed only when this note is completed. If no return delivery note is included with the product, GEMÜ cannot process credits or repair work but will dispose of the goods at the operator's expense.
  • Page 30 MD 2006/42/EG Bemerkungen: Remarks: Ferner wird erklärt, dass die speziellen technischen Unterlagen gemäß Anhang VII Teil B erstellt wurden. We also declare that the specific technical documents have been created in accordance with part B of Annex VII. Der Hersteller verpflichtet sich, einzelstaatlichen Stellen auf begründetes Verlangen die speziellen technischen Unterlagen zu der unvollständigen Maschine zu übermitteln.
  • Page 31: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    The products are developed and produced according to GEMÜ's in-house process instructions and standards of standards, welche die Forderungen der ISO 9001 und der ISO 14001 erfüllen. Die Produkte dürfen gemäß Arti- quality which comply with the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. According to Article 4, Paragraph 3 of kel 4, Absatz 3 der Druckgeräterichtlinie 2014/68/EU keine CE-Kennzeichnung tragen.
  • Page 32 GEMÜ Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG Fritz-Müller-Straße 6-8, 74653 Ingelfingen-Criesbach, Germany Subject to alteration Phone +49 (0) 7940 1230 · info@gemue.de www.gemu-group.com 11.2024 | 88923327...

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