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

Series GUT/F Page
9530-071-en Revision 10
TM 8361 Edition 10/2011
List of Contents
List of Contents ......................................... 2
Relevant documents ................................. 2
1 Technical data ...................................... 3
1.1 Type plate, CE and body markings, type
plate test pressure ....................................... 3
1.2 Tightening torques ....................................... 4
1.3 Screw-in tool for valve seat ......................... 4
1.4 Pressure-temperature diagram.................... 4
2 Safety .................................................... 5
2.1 Intended use ................................................ 5
2.2 For the customer / operator ......................... 5
2.3 Improper operation ...................................... 5
3 Safety notes for applications in
potentially explosive areas based on
the Directive 94/9/ EC (Atex) ................ 6
3.1 Intended use ................................................ 6
4 Safety note for valves, certified to
Clean Air Act (TA-Luft)......................... 7
5 Transport, storage and disposal ......... 7
5.2 Storage ........................................................ 7
5.3 Return consignments ................................... 7
5.4 Disposal ....................................................... 7
6 Installation ............................................ 8
6.1 Sizing of the outlet line ................................ 8
6.2 Sizing of the outlet line ................................ 8
6.2.1 Admissible back pressure ............................... 8
6.2.2 Drainage of condensate .................................. 8
6.2.3 Discharge conditions and reaction forces ........ 9
6.3 Valve connecting dimensions ...................... 9
6.4 Flange caps and gaskets ............................. 9
6.5 Direction of flow and installation position ... 9
6.6 Grounding .................................................... 9
6.7 Installation .................................................... 9
7 Operation ............................................ 10
7.1 Initial commissioning ................................. 10
7.2 Shutdown .................................................. 10
7.3 Recommissioning ...................................... 10
7.4 Improper operation and their consequences
............................................................... 10
8 Malfunctions ....................................... 11
9 Maintenance ....................................... 11
9.1 Screw connections .................................... 11
9.2 Cleaning .................................................... 11
9.3 Modification of the overflow valve ............. 11
9.4 Adjustment of the test pressure ................ 12
9.5 Important notes on dismantling / installation .
............................................................... 12
9.6 Replacement of components .................... 12
9.6.1 Dismantling of the plug and seat ................... 12
9.6.2 Installation of seat and plug .......................... 12
9.7 Tests ......................................................... 13
9.7.1 Stroke ........................................................... 13
9.7.2 Test pressure ................................................ 13
10 Drawings ............................................. 13
10.1 Legend ...................................................... 13
10.2 Sectional drawing ...................................... 14
10.4 Dimensional drawing ................................. 15
Relevant documents
Data sheet
Declaration of conformity acc. to the EC Pressure
Equipment Directive 97/23/EC
Manufacturer’s Declaration German Clean Air Act
(TA-Luft)
Form for Safety Information Concerning the
Contamination QM 0912-16-2001_en
On request:
Pressure spring table
Bellows operating ranges, TIS 0587-02-0006