8-2 EB 8015 EN
Malfunctions
8.2 Emergency action
The plant operator is responsible for emer-
gency action to be taken in the plant.
In the event of a valve malfunction:
1. Close the shut-off valves upstream and
downstream of the control valve to stop
the process medium from owing
through the valve.
2. Perform troubleshooting (see sec-
tion8.1).
3. Rectify those malfunctions that can be
remedied based on the instructions pro-
vided here. Contact our after-sales ser-
vice in all other cases.
Putting the valve back into operation after
a malfunction
See the 'Start-up' section.
Malfunction Possible reasons Recommended action
The valve leaks to the
atmosphere (fugitive
emissions).
Defective packing Replace packing (see the 'Servicing' section) or con-
tact our after-sales service.
Version with adjustable
packing
1)
: packing not
tightened correctly
Adjust the packing (see information under
'Adjusting the packing' in the 'Testing the installed
valve' section). Contact our after-sales service when
it continues to leak.
Version with bellows
seal: the bellows seal is
defective.
Contact our after-sales service.
Flange joint loose or
gasket worn out
Check the ange joint.
Replace gasket at the anged joint (see the 'Servic-
ing' section) or contact our after-sales service.
1)
See the 'Markings on the device' section.
Contact our after-sales service for malfunctions not listed in the table.
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