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- Page 1 (Translation) Operating Manual for Air operated Pinch Valves Series V - VF - VM - VMC - VMCE - VMF - VMP Ex-Series VX - VFX - VMX - VMCX - VMCEX - VMFX - VMPX - VTX...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EC Declaration of Incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
This operating and assembly manual ensures safe WARNING! Risk of contamination installation and safe commissioning of the air operated AKO pinch valves, hereinafter called pinch valves. If the sleeve is destroyed due to temperatures above its Please firstly read and follow these safety instructions maximum application limits (also due to fire), the pump- and observe the operating and assembly manual. -
Page 4: Special Conditions And Safety Instructions For Use In Potentially Explosive Areas
For Ex zones 1;2 and 21;22, the following pinch valves are suitable and comply with ATEX: All electrical equipment fitted, such as solenoid valves, pressures switches and air vents, must be suitable for Series VFX, VMX, VMCX, operation in areas at risk of explosion (Ex) and have their VMFX, VTX own manufacturer's certificate or conformity assessment AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com 4/24... -
Page 5: Usage
. pipes and hoses . Pinch valves with a protective coating (e.g. paint) made of non-conductive material must be fitted with contact discs/ AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com 5/24... -
Page 6: Improper Use
(B) + Differential pressure (see type plate) explosion (Ex) and suitable for use there. Therefore, (C) = Optimum control pressure to be set they cannot be supplied by AKO as an assembled unit . Accessories are not put together as an assembly as defined by the ATEX Directive 3.7.5. The operator must determine the suitability of accessories supplied for use 3. -
Page 7: Assembly
. to the pipe so that it can neither fall down by itself nor bend, break or cause other parts of the pipeline to fall down . AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com... -
Page 8: Commissioning
. Please from UV radiation . A storage time of 2 years should not be AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com... -
Page 9: Disposal
• Quick instructions (BAK_pV_...) • Data sheets (DB_pV_...) • Technical information sheets (TI_pV_...) • Codification lists (KL_pV_...) • Declarations of conformity (KE_pV_...) • Declarations of incorporation (EE_pV_...) • Certificates (HB_pV_...) The required document can be identified based on the part number (see order, delivery note, invoice or type plate). It is coded. Example: VMC100 .03x .50F .50LA Series Connection option (type) A detailed breakdown can be found in the codification lists (KL_pV_...). AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com 9/24... -
Page 10: Maintenance / Repair Instructions
3 Socket end cover/ flange* Structure shown for series VMC, DN65 to 100 (F, FA, G, M, N, R, RA, T, TA, FT), + VMCE + VT 1 Control air connection 4 Sleeve* 2 Body 5 Screws* 3 Socket end cover/ flange* * Wear parts AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com 10/24... -
Page 11: General Principles For The Maintenance/Repair Of The Pinch Valves
• Do not use any sharp or pointed objects during assembly repair of the pinch valves to avoid damage to the sleeve/valve! • Use only AKO assembly paste and no adhesive, grease • Assembly aids or kits can be ordered . or oil! AKO Armaturen &... -
Page 12: Air Operated Pinch Valve Series Vf, Dn 40-80
Push one flange diagonally DN 40-80 into the sleeve and fix it in a mounting screw hole with Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 a screw, washer and nut . Turn for the food sector approximately length of a nut . -
Page 13: Air Operated Pinch Valve Series Vf, Dn100-300
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl . assembly paste MP200 the nuts with washers by hand or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO until there is no play between assembly board, screws for pre-assembly the flange cone and sleeve. -
Page 14: Air Operated Pinch Valve Series Vmc, Dn10-50, Type F, Fa, G, M, N, R, Ra, T, Ta
50, type F, FA, G, M, N, R, RA, T, TA (MP200/MPL200) to the inside of both ends of the sleeve and Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 to the cone of the socket end for the food sector cover/flange. -
Page 15: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vmc, Dn65-80, Type F, Fa
Apply AKO assembly paste DN65-80, Type F, FA (MP200/MPL200) to the inside of both ends of the sleeve and Assembly aids: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 to the flange cone. for the food sector, if necessary 4 no . M10x30 ISO 4017 screws for pre-assembly... -
Page 16: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vmc, Dn65-80, Type G, M, N, R, Ra, T, Ta, Ft
(MP200/MPL200) to the inside of both ends of the sleeve and to the cover cone . Assembly aids: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector, if necessary 4 no . M10x45 ISO 4017 screws for pre-assembly (FT=DIN912) Place the valve unit so that the... -
Page 17: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vmc, Dn100, Type F, Fa
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl . assembly paste MP200 facing upwards . Take the body or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO with the inserted sleeve and assembly board, screws for pre-assembly... -
Page 18: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vmc, Dn 100, Type G, M, R, Ra, T, A
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl . assembly paste MP200 it in a screw hole with a screw or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO for pre-assembly, washer and assembly board, screws for pre-assembly nut . Turn the nut approximately the length of a nut . -
Page 19: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vmc, Dn125-150, Type F, Fa, R, Ra, T, Ta
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl . assembly paste MP200 screw for pre-assembly, mount- or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO ing disc (area to the body) and assembly board, screws for pre-assembly nut . Turn the nut approximately the length of a nut . -
Page 20: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vmp, Dn10-50
Air operated pinch valves series VMP, Apply a thin layer of AKO as- DN10-50 sembly paste (MP200/MPL200) to the outside of one end of the Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 sleeve . for the food sector Dismantling Slide the coated end of the... -
Page 21: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vm+Vmf, Dn10-50
DN10-50 in a vertical position and hold it tightly with one hand . Push the Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 cone of the socket end into the for the food sector sleeve with your other hand . -
Page 22: Air Operated Pinch Valves Series Vt, Dn100
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl . assembly paste MP200 pre-assembly, washer and nut . or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO as- Turn the nut approximately the sembly board, screws (M10x60 DIN912) for pre-assembly. length of a nut . -
Page 23: Appendix
- Sleeve is possibly faulty - Replace sleeve - Vibration of the sleeve or cavitation - Change operating conditions AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com 23/24... -
Page 24: Ec Declaration Of Incorporation
12.2 AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH D-65468 Trebur-Astheim ▪ Adam-Opel-Str. 5 ▪ Telefon/Phone: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-0 ▪ Fax: +49 (0) 61 47-9159-59 E-Mail: ako@ako-armaturen.de ▪ Internet: www .ako-armaturen .de www .pinch-valve .com 24/24...
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