Richter GU/F Series Overflow Valves - Manual (Page 2)

Series GU/F
Page 2
9530-070-en Revision 00
TM 6908 Edition 10/2007
List of Contents
List of Contents ........................................ 2
Relevant documents................................. 2
1 Technical data...................................... 3
1.1 Name plate CE- and body identification...... 3
1.2 Component identification............................. 4
1.3 Tightening torques....................................... 4
1.4 Screw-in tool for .......................................... 5
1.5 Pressure/temperature diagram ................... 5
2 Safety.................................................... 5
2.1 Intended use................................................ 6
2.2 For the customer / operator......................... 6
2.3 Improper operation ...................................... 6
3 Safety notes for applications in
potentially explosive areas based on
the Directive 94/9/ EC (Atex 95) .......... 6
3.1 Intended use................................................ 6
4 Safety note for valves, certified to
Clean Air Act (TA Luft) ........................ 7
5 Transport, storage and disposal ........ 8
5.1 Transport securing ...................................... 8
5.2 Storage ........................................................ 8
5.3 Return consignments .................................. 8
5.4 Disposal....................................................... 9
6 Installation............................................ 9
6.1 Sizing of the inlet line .................................. 9
6.2 Sizing of the outlet line ................................ 9
6.2.1 Admissible back pressure 9
6.2.2 Drainage of condensate 9
6.2.3 Discharge conditions and reaction forces 10
6.3 Valve connecting dimensions.................... 10
6.4 Flange caps and gaskets .......................... 10
6.5 Direction of flow and installation ............... 10
6.6 Grounding ................................................. 11
6.7 Installation ................................................. 11
6.8 Gas-tight design (Option).......................... 11
6.9 Signal transmitter (Option) ....................... 11
7 Operation............................................ 12
7.1 Initial commissioning................................. 12
7.2 Shutdown .................................................. 12
7.3 Recommissioning...................................... 12
7.4 Improper operation and their consequences
............................................................... 12
8 Malfunctions....................................... 13
9 Maintenance ....................................... 13
9.1 Screw connections .................................... 13
9.2 Cleaning .................................................... 13
9.3 Modification of the overflow valve ............. 14
9.4 Adjustment of the test pressure ................ 14
9.5 Important notes on dismantling / installation.
............................................................... 14
9.6 Replacement of components .................... 14
9.6.1 Dismantling of the plug 14
9.6.2 Dismantling of the seat 14
9.6.3 Installation of the seat 14
9.6.4 Installation of the plug 14
9.6.5 Installation of the thrust ring 15
9.7 Tests ......................................................... 15
9.7.1 Lift 15
9.7.2 Test pressure 15
10 Drawings............................................. 16
10.1 Legend ...................................................... 16
10.2 Sectional drawing GU ............................... 17
10.3 Views......................................................... 18
10.4 Dimensional drawing................................. 19
Relevant documents
Data sheet
Declaration of conformity acc. to the EC Pressure
Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
Form for Safety Information Concerning the
Contamination QM 0912-16-2001_en On request :
Pressure spring table
Bellows operating ranges, TIS 0587-02-0006