Physical Data......................41 8 Spare Parts .........................43 Ordering Spare Parts....................43 Alfa Laval Service....................43 9 Parts List and Exploded View ................ 45 SBV Sanitary Ball Valve..................45 SBV Sanitary Ball Valve for Inch Tube..............46 SBV Sanitary Ball Valve for DIN Tube..............48...
1 Declaration 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 Type is in conformity with the following directives with amendments: •...
1 Declaration 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 Type is in conformity with the following directives with amendments: •...
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.
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.
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Safety 2 Danger of injury (lasermarked on the actuator). Do not attempt to disassemble the actuator due to spring under load danger! (The lock wire opening is blocked). DO NOT DISASSEMBLE Danger of injury (lasermarked on the actuator). Do not attempt to cut open actuator due to spring under load danger! (The lock wire opening is blocked).
Always ensure that compressed air is released. Always use predesigned 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.
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.
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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 should consist of: • Inspection and maintenance of the supplied Alfa Laval prod- uct: strictly follow the technical documentation •...
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. 200007940-1-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.
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 •...
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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. 200007940-1-EN-GB...
3 Introduction The Alfa Laval Safety Valve is a versatile hygienic spring-loaded relief valve that prevents pressure buildup in process tanks, vessels and equipment due to blocked discharge, thermal expansion, chemical reactions, or a combination of these events. 200007940-1-EN-GB...
4.1 Unpacking/delivery NOTE This instruction manual is part of the delivery. Study the instructions carefully. CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect unpacking. Check the delivery: 1. Complete valve. 2. Delivery note. Clean the valve for possible packing materials.
Always read the technical data carefully. See Technical Data on page 39 CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect installation. DANGER Always release compressed air after use. For further information on installation of valves, please see Guidelines for installation of valve clusters...
4 Installation Pre-use check Open and close the valve several times to ensure that the ball moves smoothly against the seal rings. Pay special attention to the warnings! 4.4 Indication and control equipment (optional extras) CAUTION The indication and control equipment must be electrically installed by authorized personnel only.
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Installation 4 Valves with standard actuator Valves with standard actuator are prepared for the mounting of one or two M12 feedback sensors on the position indicator. Mounting: 1. Remove the red plastic cap for the desired valve position. 2. Tighten the sensor unit gently. 3.
5.1 Operation NOTE Always read the technical data thoroughly. (see Technical Data on page 39) CAUTION Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible for incorrect operation. DANGER Burning danger! TD451-022_1 Operation by means of actuator: Automatic on/off operation by means of compressed air.
5 Operation 5.2 Fault finding NOTE Pay attention to possible break-down. Study the instructions carefully. NC = Normally closed. NO = Normally open. NOTE Study the maintenance instructions carefully before replacing worn parts - see General maintenance page 31 Problem Cause/result Repair Internal leakage...
Operation 5 5.3 Recommended Cleaning NOTE The supplied product is designed for cleaning in place (CIP). NaOH = Caustic soda. = Nitric acid. The cleaning agents must be stored/disposed of in accordance with current regulations/directives. CAUTION Never touch the supplied product or the pipelines when sterilizing. Always handle lye and acid with great care.
Study the instructions carefully and pay special attention to the warnings! Always read the technical data thoroughly. See Technical Data on page 39 Always keep service kits in stock. Always use Alfa Laval genuine spare parts. WARNING Always release compressed air after use. DANGER...
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6 Maintenance Recommended spare parts: Service kits - see section Order service kits from the service kits list - see section Product wetted seals Valve stem seals Preventive maintenance Replace after 12 months Replace all seals after 24 month Maintenance after leakage (leakage Replace at the end of the day Replace by the end of the day normally starts slowly)
Maintenance 6 6.2 Replacement of product wetted seals NOTE Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the Parts List and Exploded View on page 45. a) Service kit: 2 pcs. valve seat (5), 2 pcs. O- ring (6), 2. pcs. O-ring (7). b) Loosen and remove flange screws (8) and remove valve from pipe line (be careful not to drop the ball if the valve is in closed...
6 Maintenance 6.3 Replacement of all seals NOTE Study the instructions carefully. The items refer to the Parts List and Exploded View on page 45. Disassembly of valve Release all compressed air (actuated valves only). a) Loosen and remove flange screws (8) and remove valve from pipe line (be careful not to drop the ball if the valve is in closed position).
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Maintenance 6 a) Remove slide bearing (14) and spring (13). b) Remove stem (4) and sliding ring (9) through the valve body (1). c) Remove stem gasket unit (10), (11) and (12). 2800-0009 Reassembly of valve: Place the new sliding ring (9) on stem (4) and mount stem unit in valve body (1).
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6 Maintenance Place spring (13) and new slide bearing (14) on stem (4). TD 451-032 Actuated valves: a) Mount bonnet (19) on valve body (1) with screws (16). b) Align bonnet (19) with the two pins (15). Manual valves: a) Mount top plate (24) on valve body (1) with screws (23).
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Maintenance 6 Fit ball CAUTION NC valves: Ball should be turned to “closed” position before fitting the actuator without compressed air (be careful not to drop the ball). NO valves: Ball should be turned to “open” position before fitting actuator. Actuated valves: a) Mount coupling (17) and actuator (20) on bonnet (19) with screws (18).
A special selected PTFE material grade secures long lifetime of the product wetted seals. Reliable valve stem sealing is achieved by the use of spring loaded and self adjusting seal rings. SBV is operated by a pneumatic actuator or manually operated by means of a handle with lockable positions. The valve is assembled with screws for easy inspection and maintenance.
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7 Technical Data Valve Max. product pressure 1600 kPa (16 bar) (232 PSI) Max. recommended pressure during activation 600 kPa (6 bar) (87 PSI) Min. product pressure Full vacuum Temperature range -10 °C to + 130 °C (14 °F to 266 °F) (EPDM). Maximum operating temperature 95 °C (203 °F) Max.
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.
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