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KAT-B2 2410 Edition 8 - 30-11-2017
VAG ZETA
®
Knife Gate Valve
Version with AUMA electrical multiturn
actuator (EA)
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
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Vag ZETA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVag
ModelZETA
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General

Safety

General safety precautions and compliance with electro-technical rules for installation and operation.

Proper use

Describes the intended use of the ZETA® Knife Gate Valve in pipelines, including operational limits.

Transport and Storage

Transport

Guidelines for transporting the valve, emphasizing protection against external influences and damage.

Storage

Instructions for storing the valve, focusing on protecting elastomeric parts and preventing condensation.

Product features

Features and function description

Details the full-flange design, bidirectional sealing, U-profile gasket, and lateral seal of the knife gate valve.

Applications

Lists suitable media for the standard NBR sealing material and advises contacting the manufacturer for special applications.

Permissible and impermissible modes of operation

Warns against excessive force, specifies suitability for Open/Close operation, and outlines temperature/pressure limits.

Installation into the pipeline

Conditions required on site

Requirements for flange alignment, pipeline tension, and protection from dirt during installation.

Installation location

Guidance on selecting an installation location, considering space, weather protection, and access for maintenance.

Installation position

Recommendations on valve inclination in pipelines, especially for media with solids, and contact for deviating positions.

Assembly instructions and fittings

Details bidirectional installation, checks for damage, protection from dirt, and correct use of lifting equipment.

Putting the valve into operation

Visual check of the valve

Procedure for visually inspecting functional parts before operation, emphasizing cleaning and lubrication.

Putting the electrical multiturn actuator into operation

Steps for connecting the actuator to mains, checking rotation direction, and operating the valve through its stroke.

Emergency manual operation via the handwheel

Guidance on using the handwheel for emergency operation, cautioning against excessive force and blocking.

Function check

Procedure for checking valve movement, pressure tests, and lateral seal adjustment for leak-freeness.

Maintenance and service

General safety instruction

Safety measures before inspection/maintenance, including shutting off, depressurizing, and checking connections.

Inspection- and operation intervals

Recommendation to operate the valve fully yearly, with more frequent checks for extreme conditions or soiled media.

Maintenance and replacement of spare parts

Testing for easy movement

During maintenance, operate the valve fully and lubricate stem/knife if movement is difficult.

Repairing a leak at the outlet of the knife

Instructions on re-tensioning the lateral seal or replacing it if leaks persist after operation.

Repairing a leak at the knife passage

Procedure for replacing the U-profiled gasket when leaks occur at the knife passage due to wear.

Cleaning and lubricating

Details on keeping the rising stem clean and lubricated, cleaning the knife, and relubricating the output drive.

Recommendations for the replacement of parts

Provides recommendations for replacing lateral seals, U-profile seals, stem, and stem nut with recommended spare parts units.

Trouble-shooting

Knife movement issues

Addresses problems with the knife not moving or being jammed, including causes and solutions.

High operating forces

Explains causes of high operating forces and provides solutions like cleaning and lubrication.

Leaks at knife passage

Details causes for leaks at the knife passage, such as damaged U-profile gaskets, and repair procedures.

Leaks at the knife outlet

Covers leaks at the knife outlet, including issues with the lateral seal and their remedies.

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