Richter BVAP/F Series Ball Valves (ASME) User Manual
Standard ball valve, Series bva/f, bvap/f, Installation and operating manual
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
9520-086-en_USA Revision 10 Edition 10/2011
Series BVA/F, BVAP/F
Standard Ball Valve
to ASME
with ball/stem unit or ball and stem,
cone shape stem sealing
WARNING
All RICHTER products are designed and manufactured to the
highest standards of workmanship and design and, as of the
printing of this document, they meet all applicable industry
standards.
These valves are available with components of various
materials and should be used only as directed in the product
catalog. Installation and maintenance must be performed by
qualified personnel.
Do not operate the valves beyond the stated pressure
and temperature ratings!
Misuse, improper installation and improper maintenance
may result in personal injury and/or property damage!
Use only valve components consistent with the
performance requirements and as directed in these
instructions.
Failure to heed these operating instructions may void the
warranty!
If a valve exhibits any indication of leakage, do not
operate! Isolate the valve and either repair or replace
the valve.
Keep for future use!
This operating manual must be strictly observed before
transport, installation, operation and maintenance etc. in
order to avoid damage to persons or property.
Subject to change without notice.
Reproduction is generally permitted with indication of the
source and as long as the copyright notice is not obscured or
defaced.
Copyright © Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH
Document Outline
- INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
- List of Contents
- Relevant documents
- 1 Technical data
- 2 Notes on safety
- 3 Safety notes for applications in potentially explosive areas based on the Directive 94/9/ EC (ATEX)
- 4 Transport, storage and disposal
- 5 Installation
- 6 Operation
- 7 Malfunctions
- 8 Maintenance
- 9 Drawings
- 9.1 Legend
- 9.2 Detail BVA/F, BVAP/F with ball and stem
- 9.3 Sectional drawing BVA/F 1“ to 2“ with lever
- 9.4 Sectional drawing BVA/F 3“ to 6“ with lever
- 9.5 View and section BVA/F
- 9.6 View and section BVAP/F
- 9.7 Sectional drawing BVAP/F 1“ to 2“ with actuator
- 9.8 Sectional drawing BVAP/F 3“ to 6“ with actuator
- 9.9 Dimensional drawing BVA/F
- 9.10 Dimensional drawing BVAP/F
- Declaration of Conformity
- Manufacturer’s Declaration German Clean Air Act (TA-Luft)
- Manufacturer’s Declaration SIL
- Safety Information / Declaration of No Objection