GEA VARIVENT R - User Manual

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Hygienic valves

GEA VARIVENT

valve type R with lift actuator

Operating instruction (Translation from the original language)

430BAL008394EN_6

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Table of Contents3
General Information7
Information on the Document7
Binding Character of These Operating Instructions7
Notes on the Illustrations7
Symbols and Highlighting7
Manufacturer Address8
Contact8
EU Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC9
Translated Copy of the EU - Declaration of Conformity in Accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2006/42/EU10
Safety11
Intended Use11
Requirements for Operation11
Pressure Equipment Directive11
ATEX Directive11
Improper Operating Conditions12
Operator's Duty of Care12
Subsequent Changes13
General Safety Instructions and Dangers13
Principles for Safe Operation13
Environmental Protection14
Electrical Equipment14
Supplementary Regulations14
Qualification of Personnel14
Safety Equipment16
Signage16
Residual Dangers17
Danger Zones18
Description20
Design20
Functional Description22
Leakage-Proof Shut-Off22
Cleaning Function22
Cleaning by Lifting22
Actuator Function23
Transport and Storage24
Storage Conditions24
Transport24
Scope of Supply25
Technical Data26
Type Plate26
Cleaning Connection27
Resistance and Permitted Operating Temperature of the Sealing Materials28
Pipe Ends - General Table of Measurements29
Wall Thickness29
Tool30
Lubricants32
Weights32
Assembly and Installation33
Safety Instructions33
Notes on Installation33
Control Head33
Valve with Detachable Pipe Connection Elements33
Valve with Welded Ends34
Pneumatic Connections35
Air Requirement35
Establishing Hose Connections36
6.6.2.1 Hose Connection Plan - Double Seat Valves R with Lift Actuator with Control Top T.VIS37
Hose Connection Plan - Double Seat Valves Type R and T with Lift Actuator Without Connecting Top39
Electrical Connection with T.VIS Control Top40
Live Parts40
Start-Up42
Safety Instructions42
Notes on Commissioning42
Operation and Control43
Safety Instructions43
Cleaning44
Cleaning Process Examples44
Cleaning Effect44
Cleaning the Leakage Cavity45
Valves with Lift Cleaning Without Spray Cleaning Lift Actuator Type R_C45
Valves with Lift Cleaning with Additional Spray Cleaning Lift Actuator Type R_L45
Examples for Cleaning by Lifting46
Passivation46
Maintenance47
Safety Instructions47
Inspections48
Product Contact Seals48
Pneumatic Connections48
Electrical Connections48
Signs on the Valve49
Maintenance Intervals49
Prior to Removal50
Disassembly50
Start Disassembly50
Removing the Control Top52
Disconnecting the Valve from the Housing53
Disassembling the Valve into Individual Parts54
Dismantle Lifting Actuator56
Disassembly Balancer Plug57
Disassembly of the Housing Combination57
Installation58
Tightening Torques59
Fitting the Lifting Actuator59
Installing the Valve61
Mount the Switch Bar and Control Top64
Assembly of the Housing Combination66
Assembly Balancer Plug67
Installing the Valve Insert in the Housing67
Checking the Function69
10.6.8.1 Checking the Valve Stroke70
10.6.8.2 Check the Lift Stroke70
Maintenance70
Cleaning the Valve70
Replacing Seals71
10.7.2.1 Replacing V-Ring Double-Disk71
10.7.2.2 Replacing V-Ring RA Valve Disk73
10.7.2.3 Replace more Seals74
Lubricating Seals and Threads75
Alarms77
Malfunctions and Remedies77
Decommissioning78
Safety Instructions78
Disposal78
General Notes78
Valve Actuator Disposal78
Spare Parts List - Mixproof Valve R_C with Lifting Actuator_Lr79
Spare Parts List - Lifting Actuator105
Appendix109

Brand	GEA
Model	VARIVENT R
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

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