GEA VARIVENT Series User Manual

11 Alarms
11.1 Malfunctions and remedies
In the event of malfunctions immediately deactivate the valve and secure it
against inadvertent reactivation. Malfunctions may only be remedied by qualified
staff, who must observe the safety precautions.
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Valve does not close
Dirt/foreign material between
valve seat and valve disk
Clean valve housing and valve
seat
Leakage in the area of the
valve housing
Housing O-rings defective
Removing the valve
Replace the housing O-rings
Alarms
Malfunctions and remedies
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GEA VARIVENT Series Specifications

General

Series	VARIVENT
Actuation	Pneumatic
Connection Types	Clamp, weld end, threaded, flange
Application	Food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries
Standards	EHEDG, FDA, 3-A
Materials	Stainless steel