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GEA VARIVENT Series - User Manual

GEA VARIVENT Series
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Hygienic valves
GEA VARIVENT Sampling Valve Type I
Operating instruction (Translation from the original language)
430BAL008583EN_1

Table of Contents

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Summary

General Information

Information on the Document

Details document structure, binding character, illustrations, and symbols for clarity.

Manufacturer Address

Provides the official contact address for GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH.

Contact Information

Lists phone, fax, and email for customer inquiries and support.

EU Declaration of Conformity for Machines

Confirms compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

EC Declaration of Conformity - Pressure Equipment Directive

Confirms compliance with Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

Safety

Intended Use

Specifies that the sampling valve type I is for drawing samples of liquids and viscous media.

Requirements for Operation

Outlines prerequisites for safe operation: transport, storage, installation, and adherence to instructions.

Improper Operating Conditions

Lists conditions under which the component's operational safety cannot be guaranteed.

Operators Duty of Care

Details the operating company's responsibility for safe handling and maintaining the component.

Subsequent Changes

Advises against technical modifications and recommends using original spare parts.

General Safety Instructions and Dangers

Covers general safety principles and potential dangers from improper use or conditions.

Principles for Safe Operation

Provides principles for safe valve operation, including instruction adherence and regular checks.

Environmental Protection

Outlines principles for environmental protection related to substance disposal and waste management.

Electrical Equipment

Specifies safety principles for work on electrical equipment and control systems.

Supplementary Regulations

Lists additional regulations to be observed alongside the operating instructions.

Qualification of Personnel

Details training and qualification requirements for personnel working on the component.

Safety Equipment

Discusses safety equipment, focusing on warning, prohibition, and mandatory signs.

Signs on the Valve

Explains the meaning of various signs (e.g., hazard, crushing, explosion) found on the valve.

Description

Design of the Valve

Illustrates and details the main components of the GEA VARIVENT sampling valve.

Transport and Storage

Scope of Supply

Details what to check upon receipt of the valve for completeness and good order.

Transport

Provides principles for safe and proper transportation of the valve units.

Storage Conditions

Specifies recommended conditions for storing valves, inserts, and spare parts.

Technical Data

Type Plate

Explains the information provided on the valve's type plate for identification.

Technical Data: Valve

Lists key technical specifications for the valve, including size and fitting position.

Technical Data: Ambient Temperatures

Provides technical data related to ambient temperatures and their effect on components.

Technical Data: Compressed Air Supply

Details specifications for the compressed air supply, including pressure and content.

Resistance of Sealing Materials

Presents a table showing the resistance of sealing materials to various media.

Pipe Ends - General Table of Measurements

Provides general measurement data for pipe ends in metric DN and inch sizes.

Lubricants

Lists recommended lubricants for the valve with their corresponding material numbers.

Assembly and Installation

Safety Instructions

Details safety principles to avoid hazardous situations during installation.

Notes on Installation

Provides important notes regarding installation position and preventing system contamination.

Valve with Detachable Pipe Connection Elements

Describes the procedure for fitting the valve using detachable pipe connection elements.

Valve with Welded Ends

Details the welding procedure for the valve housing, including safety warnings.

Start-up

Safety Instructions

Covers safety principles for initial commissioning and setting the valve into operation.

Notes on Commissioning

Lists important checks and actions to perform before and during commissioning.

Operation and Control

Safety Instructions

Outlines safety principles for monitoring and operating the component safely.

Cleaning and Passivation

Cleaning

Explains general cleaning requirements, safety data sheets, and cleaning agent considerations.

Cleaning Process Examples

Provides examples of typical cleaning parameters for dairy operations and breweries.

Cleaning Effect

Discusses factors affecting cleaning effectiveness like temperature, time, mechanics, and chemicals.

Passivation

Describes the typical process of passivation using nitric acid for plants and tanks.

Maintenance

Safety Instructions

Details safety rules for maintenance and repair work, including isolation and protective measures.

Disassembly

Outlines safety principles for dismantling the component, emphasizing isolation and residual energy.

Inspections

Describes checks to be performed between maintenance periods for seals and component function.

Maintenance Intervals

Explains how maintenance intervals are determined by operating conditions and product usage.

Guideline Values for Maintenance Intervals

Provides guideline values for maintenance intervals based on media temperature.

Prior to Removal

Lists requirements and steps to follow before removing the valve for maintenance or replacement.

Removing the Valve Disk

Step-by-step instructions for removing the valve disk from the valve assembly.

Removing the Handwheel

Step-by-step instructions for removing the handwheel from the valve.

Cleaning the Valve

Instructions for cleaning the valve, emphasizing safe detergents and part cleaning.

Replacing Seals

Guidance on replacing defective seals and using genuine O-rings for valve tightness.

Lubricating Seals and Threads

Provides instructions for lubricating seals and threads, including grease type and application.

Installing the Valve

Instructions for installing the valve in reverse order of removal, with notes on O-rings and pistons.

Alarms

Malfunctions and Remedies

Lists common malfunctions, their causes, and recommended remedies for the valve.

Decommissioning

Safety Precautions

Details safety principles for shutting down the component, including power isolation.

Disposal

Provides general notes on environmentally safe disposal of the component and its materials.

Parts List - Sampling Valve I

Seals for Sampling Valve I

Details specific seal types, their quantities, materials, and part numbers for the sampling valve.

Appendix

Abbreviations and Terms

Provides a glossary of abbreviations and technical terms used in the document.

Summary

General Information

Information on the Document

Details document structure, binding character, illustrations, and symbols for clarity.

Manufacturer Address

Provides the official contact address for GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH.

Contact Information

Lists phone, fax, and email for customer inquiries and support.

EU Declaration of Conformity for Machines

Confirms compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

EC Declaration of Conformity - Pressure Equipment Directive

Confirms compliance with Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

Safety

Intended Use

Specifies that the sampling valve type I is for drawing samples of liquids and viscous media.

Requirements for Operation

Outlines prerequisites for safe operation: transport, storage, installation, and adherence to instructions.

Improper Operating Conditions

Lists conditions under which the component's operational safety cannot be guaranteed.

Operators Duty of Care

Details the operating company's responsibility for safe handling and maintaining the component.

Subsequent Changes

Advises against technical modifications and recommends using original spare parts.

General Safety Instructions and Dangers

Covers general safety principles and potential dangers from improper use or conditions.

Principles for Safe Operation

Provides principles for safe valve operation, including instruction adherence and regular checks.

Environmental Protection

Outlines principles for environmental protection related to substance disposal and waste management.

Electrical Equipment

Specifies safety principles for work on electrical equipment and control systems.

Supplementary Regulations

Lists additional regulations to be observed alongside the operating instructions.

Qualification of Personnel

Details training and qualification requirements for personnel working on the component.

Safety Equipment

Discusses safety equipment, focusing on warning, prohibition, and mandatory signs.

Signs on the Valve

Explains the meaning of various signs (e.g., hazard, crushing, explosion) found on the valve.

Description

Design of the Valve

Illustrates and details the main components of the GEA VARIVENT sampling valve.

Transport and Storage

Scope of Supply

Details what to check upon receipt of the valve for completeness and good order.

Transport

Provides principles for safe and proper transportation of the valve units.

Storage Conditions

Specifies recommended conditions for storing valves, inserts, and spare parts.

Technical Data

Type Plate

Explains the information provided on the valve's type plate for identification.

Technical Data: Valve

Lists key technical specifications for the valve, including size and fitting position.

Technical Data: Ambient Temperatures

Provides technical data related to ambient temperatures and their effect on components.

Technical Data: Compressed Air Supply

Details specifications for the compressed air supply, including pressure and content.

Resistance of Sealing Materials

Presents a table showing the resistance of sealing materials to various media.

Pipe Ends - General Table of Measurements

Provides general measurement data for pipe ends in metric DN and inch sizes.

Lubricants

Lists recommended lubricants for the valve with their corresponding material numbers.

Assembly and Installation

Safety Instructions

Details safety principles to avoid hazardous situations during installation.

Notes on Installation

Provides important notes regarding installation position and preventing system contamination.

Valve with Detachable Pipe Connection Elements

Describes the procedure for fitting the valve using detachable pipe connection elements.

Valve with Welded Ends

Details the welding procedure for the valve housing, including safety warnings.

Start-up

Safety Instructions

Covers safety principles for initial commissioning and setting the valve into operation.

Notes on Commissioning

Lists important checks and actions to perform before and during commissioning.

Operation and Control

Safety Instructions

Outlines safety principles for monitoring and operating the component safely.

Cleaning and Passivation

Cleaning

Explains general cleaning requirements, safety data sheets, and cleaning agent considerations.

Cleaning Process Examples

Provides examples of typical cleaning parameters for dairy operations and breweries.

Cleaning Effect

Discusses factors affecting cleaning effectiveness like temperature, time, mechanics, and chemicals.

Passivation

Describes the typical process of passivation using nitric acid for plants and tanks.

Maintenance

Safety Instructions

Details safety rules for maintenance and repair work, including isolation and protective measures.

Disassembly

Outlines safety principles for dismantling the component, emphasizing isolation and residual energy.

Inspections

Describes checks to be performed between maintenance periods for seals and component function.

Maintenance Intervals

Explains how maintenance intervals are determined by operating conditions and product usage.

Guideline Values for Maintenance Intervals

Provides guideline values for maintenance intervals based on media temperature.

Prior to Removal

Lists requirements and steps to follow before removing the valve for maintenance or replacement.

Removing the Valve Disk

Step-by-step instructions for removing the valve disk from the valve assembly.

Removing the Handwheel

Step-by-step instructions for removing the handwheel from the valve.

Cleaning the Valve

Instructions for cleaning the valve, emphasizing safe detergents and part cleaning.

Replacing Seals

Guidance on replacing defective seals and using genuine O-rings for valve tightness.

Lubricating Seals and Threads

Provides instructions for lubricating seals and threads, including grease type and application.

Installing the Valve

Instructions for installing the valve in reverse order of removal, with notes on O-rings and pistons.

Alarms

Malfunctions and Remedies

Lists common malfunctions, their causes, and recommended remedies for the valve.

Decommissioning

Safety Precautions

Details safety principles for shutting down the component, including power isolation.

Disposal

Provides general notes on environmentally safe disposal of the component and its materials.

Parts List - Sampling Valve I

Seals for Sampling Valve I

Details specific seal types, their quantities, materials, and part numbers for the sampling valve.

Appendix

Abbreviations and Terms

Provides a glossary of abbreviations and technical terms used in the document.

GEA VARIVENT Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
SeriesVARIVENT
ActuationPneumatic
Connection TypesClamp, weld end, threaded, flange
ApplicationFood, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries
StandardsEHEDG, FDA, 3-A
MaterialsStainless steel

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