Samson 3244 - Emergency Action Procedures

8-2 EB 8026 EN
Malfunctions
Malfunction Possible reasons Recommended action
The valve leaks to the
atmosphere (fugitive
emissions).
Defective packing Replace packing (see the 'Servicing' chapter) or
contact our after-sales service.
Version with adjustable
packing
1)
: packing not
tightened correctly
Tighten the packing correctly (see section 'Adjusting
the packing' in the 'Installation' chapter > 'Testing
the installed valve'). Contact our after-sales service
when it continues to leak.
Version with bellows
seal: the bellows seal is
defective.
Contact our after-sales service.
Flanged joints loose or
body gaskets worn out
Check anged joints.
Replace gaskets at the anged joints (see the
'Servicing' chapter) or contact our after-sales
service.
1)
See the 'Markings on the device' chapter
Contact our after-sales service for malfunctions not listed in the table.
Note
8.2 Emergency action
Plant operators are responsible for emergen-
cy 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 Chap-
ter8.1).
3. Rectify those malfunctions that can be
remedied following the information given
in this document. Contact our after-sales
service in all other cases.
Putting the device back into operation after
a malfunction
See the 'Start-up' chapter.