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- Page 1 Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP 2323-0047 Instruction Manual Lit. Code 200008438-3-EN-GB BRITISH ENGLISH...
- Page 2 © Alfa Laval AB 2025-04 This document and its contents are subject to copyrights and other intellectual property rights owned by Alfa Laval AB (publ) or any of its affiliates (jointly “Alfa Laval”). No part of this document may be copied, re-produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or for any purpose, without Alfa Laval’s prior express written permission. Information and services provided in this document are made as a benefit and service to the user, and no representations or warranties are made about the accuracy or suitability of this information and these services for any purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Actuator Bushing Replacement (Non-maintainable Actuator)......... 35 Dismantling the valve....................39 Upper and lower plug seal replacement..............42 Valve assembly......................45 7 Technical Data ......................49 Techical Data......................49 Physical Data......................49 Weight........................50 Air consumption.......................50 8 Spare Parts .........................51 Ordering Spare Parts....................51 Alfa Laval Service....................51 Warranty - Definition....................52... -
Page 4: Parts Lists And Exploded Views
9 Parts Lists and Exploded Views ..............53 ..........................53 ..........................54... -
Page 5: Declarations Of Conformity
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 Unique CIP Type... -
Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity
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 Unique CIP Type... -
Page 7: Safety
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. -
Page 8: Safety Signs
2 Safety 2.1 Safety Signs Mandatory Action Signs General mandatory action sign. Refer to instruction manual. Use eye protection - safety glasses. Use protective hand wear - safety gloves. Wear protective equipment - safety helmet. Use ear protection in noisy environments - noise protector. Wear protective equipment - safety shoes. - Page 9 Safety 2 Warning Signs General warning. Transportation with forklift truck or other industrial vehicles if heavy. Hot surface and burning danger. Cutting danger. Corrosive substance. Crushing of hands. Danger of injury Do not attempt to disassemble the actuator due to spring under load danger! DO NOT DISASSEMBLE 200008438-3-EN-GB...
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Page 10: Safety Precautions
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. - Page 11 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.
- Page 12 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 •...
- Page 13 Safety 2 Noise Under certain operating conditions, the supplied Alfa Laval prod- uct and/or the systems in which they are installed can produce high sound pressure levels. Appropriate noise protection meas- ures should be taken when necessary and in accordance with lo- cal legislation.
- Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Warning Signs In Text
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. 200008438-3-EN-GB... -
Page 16: Requirements Of Personnel
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. -
Page 17: Recycling Information
REFER TO SERVICE BULLETIN DO NOT DISASSEMBLE 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 •... - Page 18 2 Safety How to contact Alfa Laval Contact details for all countries are continually updated on our website. Please visit www.alfalaval.com to access the information directly. 200008438-3-EN-GB...
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Page 19: Introduction
3 Introduction The Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP valve is a double block-and-bleed valve that enables the simultaneous flow of two fluids through the same valve without the risk of cross-contamination. Purpose-built for routing cleaning media, this versatile, lightweight CIP valve safely directs CIP media. The... - Page 20 This page is intentionally left blank.
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Page 21: Installation
4 Installation 4.1 Unpacking/Delivery CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. Check the delivery for: 1. Complete valve 2. Delivery note 3. Warning label Remove upper support. 2323-0048 Lift out the valve. NOTE! Please note weight of valve as printed on box. - Page 22 4 Installation Remove possible packing materials from the valve ports. 2323-0050 Inspect the valve for visible transport damages. 2323-0051 Avoid damaging the air connections, the leakage outlet, the valve ports and the CIP connections if supplied. 2323-0052 200008438-3-EN-GB...
- Page 23 Installation 4 Disassemble valve according to illustrations (1 to 7). a) Supply compressed air to AC2. b) Remove upper clamp (53). c) Release compressed air. d) Lift out the actuator together with the internal valve parts from valve body (63). e) Loosen and remove lower clamp (53).
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Page 24: Installation
Never touch the clip assembly or the actuator piston rod if the actuator is supplied with compressed air (see the warning label). CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation. NOTE Valve can be mounted in all orientations. - Page 25 Installation 4 Air connection: R 1/8" (BSP). 2323-0058 CIP leakage indicator: a) See description of cleaning in Recommended cleaning. b) Leakage indicator tube must always be CIP drain pointing downwards. 2323-0083_1 WARNING Be aware of possible splashes from liquid exiting the leakage chamber. NOTE To avoid CIP splash it is recommended to add a bend at top of the Drip tray...
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Page 26: Welding
- please see later this section! WARNING If there is a risk of foot damage, Alfa Laval recommends to leave a distance of 120 mm / 4.7" below the valve (look at the specific built- in conditions). - Page 27 Installation 4 WARNING Make sure to turn the valve seat correctly - Remove label after installation of valve body conical valve seat upwards. Remove label after installation of valve body 2323-0062 Assemble the valve in accordance with Valve assembly after welding. Pay special attention to the warnings! Pre-use check: a) Supply compressed air to MS.
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Page 29: Operation
Never pressurise air connections simultaneously as both valve plugs can be lifted (can cause mixing). WARNING Never touch the valve or the pipelines when processing hot liquids or when sterilising. The valve is adjusted and tested before delivery. 2323-0065 CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. 200008438-3-EN-GB... -
Page 30: Fault Finding And Repair
5 Operation 5.2 Fault finding and repair NOTE Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Pay attention to possible faults. The item refer to the part s list. Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts. Problem Cause/result Repair... -
Page 31: Recommended Cleaning
Operation 5 5.3 Recommended Cleaning WARNING Risk of burns! Never touch the supplied product or the pipelines when sterilizing. CAUTION Always handle lye and acid with great care. NOTE The supplied product is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). NaOH = Caustic soda. = Nitric acid. -
Page 32: Cleaning Procedure
5 Operation 1. Avoid excessive concentration of the cleaning agent ⇒ Dose gradually! Always rinse! 2. Adjust the cleaning flow to the process Milk sterilization/viscous liquids ⇒ Increase the cleaning flow! Clean water CAUTION Cleaning agent Always rinse well with clean water after the cleaning. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintain the valve/actuator regularly. Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts, and keep rubber seals and guide rings in stock. Internal leakage in the valve is externally visible. Check the valve for smooth operation after service. - Page 34 6 Maintenance WARNING Never stick your fingers through the valve ports if the actuator is supplied with compressed air. 2323-0060 WARNING Never touch the clip assembly or the actuator piston rod if the actuator is supplied with compressed air (see the warning label).
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Page 35: Actuator Bushing Replacement (Non-Maintainable Actuator)
Maintenance 6 6.2 Actuator Bushing Replacement (Non-maintainable Actuator) WARNING Do NOT attempt to disassemble it. The spring inside is under load – any type of breakage of the actuator can lead to severe injury or even death! WARNING SPRING UNDER LOAD DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT ACTUATOR OPEN SPRING UNDER LOAD Do not attempt to cut open... - Page 36 6 Maintenance Introduction - Standard tubular box wrench Use a 27 mm(1 1/16") tubular box wrench to un- mount and/or mount the bushings. This tool will allow the actuator stem to fit inside and will provide good access to the bushing placed in the actuator yoke end.
- Page 37 Maintenance 6 The actuator must be fixed in a vice, Alfa Laval recommend use of soft jaws. Be careful not to damage the yoke by over tightening and only fix carefully on the "yoke leg", as shown. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE 2323-0131 Slide the lubricated bushing onto the actuator stem.
- Page 38 6 Maintenance Now pull the aligning spindle to center the actuator stem in relation to the bushing thread. When centered, initiate fastening of the bushing. Ensure the thread catches evenly! The bushing must only be tightened with a torque of 10 Nm (7 lb-ft) which is achievable by hand tightening only.
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Page 39: Dismantling The Valve
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! The items refer to the parts list. Handle scrap correctly. Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. Replace seals if necessary. Disassemble valve according to illustrations (1 to 7). - Page 40 6 Maintenance a) Loosen lower plug (65) while counter holding upper stem. b) Remove the lower plug (65). c) Remove O-ring (55). 2323-0067 Remove coupling system and upper plug. a) Unscrew leakage indicator tube (67). Remove O-ring (60). b) Pull up lock (44) over piston rod. c) Pull away clamps (43) from spindle liner (42).
- Page 41 Maintenance 6 a) Pull out upper sealing element (47) from yoke. b) Pull out O-ring (46), lip seal (48) and guide ring (45) from upper sealing element. 2323-0079 200008438-3-EN-GB...
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Page 42: Upper And Lower Plug Seal Replacement
(see Figure It is important to place the screwdriver underneath the plug. b) Grease the new seal ring with Alfa Laval Silicone Based, which is included in the service kit. Only use a very small amount of grease. - Page 43 Maintenance 6 Mounting plug seal ring by hand a) Check the seal ring is premounted as described in step 1. To ensure correct mounting, press with your thumb on the seal ring, which must be done approximately 10 times and always with opposite pressure points, 2323-0095 from A to B, to C and D (see Figure 3).
- Page 44 6 Maintenance Mounting plug seal ring with Alfa Laval plug seal tool a) Part A “Part A” has an upper and lower exhaust hole. The upper exhaust hole is for the lower plug and the lower exhaust hole is for the 2323-0136 upper plug.
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Page 45: Valve Assembly
Maintenance 6 6.5 Valve assembly a) Fit O-ring (46) (do not twist), lip seal (48) and guide ring (45) in upper sealing element (47) (Lubricate with Alfa Laval Lubricant) NOTE The O-ring should be gently pressed into the groove b) Fit upper sealing element in yoke... - Page 46 6 Maintenance Place coupling system and upper plug. a) Place O-rings (61) b) Push lock (44) up over piston rod (21) c) Place O-rings (61) 1+5) d) Place spindle liner (42) on piston rod. Fit upper plug (50) e) Mount clamps (43) on spindle liner (42) f) Fit lock (44) g) Fit O-ring (60).
- Page 47 Maintenance 6 WARNING Never stick your fingers through the valve ports if the actuator is supplied with compressed air. Always supply compressed air, before demounting the valve Reassemble valve a) Place O-ring (46) on bonnet (66) and insert into valvebody (63). Fit and tighten clamp (53) b) Place O-rings (46) on valveseat (64) and insert valveseat in lower valvebody (63),...
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Page 49: Technical Data
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 Techical Data Pressure Max. product pressure: 1000 kPa (10 bar) / 145 psi Min. product pressure: Full Vacuum Holding pressure (lower plug): 600 kPa (6 bar) / 87 psi... -
Page 50: Weight
7 Technical Data 7.3 Weight Size DN/OD ISO/DIN 63.5 76.1 101.6 25 Weight (type 22) 8.9 10.7 12.9 22.2 25.0 10.8 13.2 22.7 25.1 Weight (type 30) 8.3 11.5 20.3 21.8 11.7 20.6 21.9 Size DN/OD ISO/DIN 63.5 76.1 101.6 Weight (type 22) 19.7 20.2 23.6... -
Page 51: Spare Parts
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. -
Page 52: Warranty - Definition
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. - Page 53 9 Parts Lists and Exploded Views Pos. Qty. Denomination Pos. Qty. Denomination Actuator Plug, upper Air fitting Plug seal Bushing Clamp O-ring O-ring O-ring Flushing tube Plug O-ring Air release plug O-ring Spindle liner Plug seal Clamp Valve body Lock Valve seat Guide ring Plug, lower...
- Page 54 9 Parts Lists and Exploded Views Pos. Qty. Denomination Pos. Qty. Denomination Actuator Lipseal Air fitting Plug, upper Bushing Plug seal O-ring Clamp O-ring O-ring Plug Flushing tube Air release plug O-ring Spindle liner O-ring Clamp Plug seal Lock Valve body Guide ring Plug, lower O-ring...
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