Bardiani Valvole VVF Series Specification sheet

Instruction, Use and Maintenance Manual
BUTTERFLY VALVE
MANUAL
Bardiani Valvole S.p.A.
via G. di Vittorio, 50/52 - 43045 Fornovo di Taro (PR) - Italy
tel. +39 0525 - Fax [phone]
[email protected] - www.bardiani.com
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VVF
(Translation of the Original Instructions in the italian Language)

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INDEX
1 SAFETY,WARNING AND MANDATORY SIGNS 5
1.1 OPERATOR TRAINING 7
2 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS 8
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS 8
2.2 SAFETY DEVICES: 8
3 TECHNICAL DATA 9
4 CHECKING / UNPACKING / LIFTING 10
5 INSTALLATION 11
6 OPERATION 13
7 TROUBLESHOOTING 14
8 CLEANING 15
9 DISPOSAL 16
10 MAINTENANCE 17
10.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 17
10.2 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 18
10.3 TOOLS USEFUL FOR DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 19
10.4 MANUAL BUTTERFLY VALVE VVF 20
10.5 DISASSEMBLY OF THE VVF 22
10.6 ASSEMBLY OF THE VVF 26
10.7 MANUAL BUTTERFLY VALVE VVF WAFER4 33
10.8 DISASSEMBLY OF THE VVF WAFER4 35
10.9 ASSEMBLY OF THE VVF WAFER4 40
10.10 DISASSEMBLY OF THE VVF SENSORS 47
10.11 ASSEMBLY OF THE VVF SENSORS 51
10.12 DISASSEMBLY OF THE VVF WITH CILINDRIC SENSORS 55
10.13 ASSEMBLY OF THE VVF WITH CILINDRIC SENSORS 57
10.14 BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH F04 CONNECTION 59
10.15 DISASSEMBLY OF THE VVF WITH F04 CONNECTION 61
10.16 ASSEMBLY OF THE VVF WITH F04 CONNECTION 63
11 ANNEXES 69
12 2D DIAGRAM VVF 70
13 2D DIAGRAM VVF WITH IRON HANDLE 71
14 2D DIAGRAM VVF WITH MILLIMETRIC HANDLE 72
15 2D DIAGRAM VVF WAFER 4 73
16 2D DIAGRAM VVF WITH 2 SENSORS 74
17 2D DIAGRAM VVF WITH 2 CILYNDRICAL SENSORS 75
18 2D DIAGRAM VVF WITH SQARE CONNECTION 76

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MANUAL REVISION DATE
19 WARRANTY 77
20 RECOMMENDATIONS 78

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INTRODUCTION
This “Instruction, Use and Maintenance Manual” has been prepared to provide guidance and
recommendations to assist qualified skilled technicians in the understanding, running and
maintenance orf the Products supplied.
It forms an integral part of the Products supplied and must be read prior to any installation,
operation and/or maintenance of all types of valves provided.
This manual must be saved for future reference and be kept readily available at the unit.
WithregardstotheuseofvalvescompliantwithEUDirective2014/34/UE(ATEX),consultation
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The essential characteristics of all types of valves described herein being consistent, the
Manufacturer reserves the right to alter and or complement and or update at any time and with
no obligation to notify so in writing, the data and or information relevant to the use of the valves
described in this "Instruction, Use and Maintenance Manual".
A constantly updated version of this "Instruction, Use and Maintenance Manual" is available
at the Manufacturer's website www.bardianivalvole.it.
Under no circumstance shall the Manufacturer be held liable for consequences resulting
from failure and or improper use of the instructions contained in this Manual and relating to
the installation, operating, maintenance and storage of the products.
All rights reserved.
Full or part reproduction, transfer and or recording of any part of this "Instruction, Use and
Maintenance Manual" by all means, whether it be electronic, on hard copy, mechanical or any
other means or recording or reuse is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of the
Manufacturer and for any use other than that of the Buyer.

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1 Safety,Warning and Mandatory Signs
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1 SAFETY,WARNING AND MANDATORY SIGNS
WARNING SIGNS
Pictogram Description Notes
CAUTION
General
This tells the person in question that the operation
described involves (when not performed in accordance
with the relative safety regulations) the risk of personal
injury.
CAUTION
Hand crushing
Exercise caution in executing the procedure
Hand crushing hazard
CAUTION
Heavy loads
Exercise caution in executing the procedure
Heavy suspended loads.
CAUTION
Severe burns
Heat emission hazard Very hot surface, risk of severe
burns
CAUTION
Risk of explosions
Take Care, risk of explosions
MANDATORY SIGNS (FOR THE OPERATOR IN CHARGE OF ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY)
Pictogram Description Notes
OBLIGATION
General
Special instructions must be followed to avoid injury to
persons.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES Safety gloves must be available for handling objects
which could cause hand injuries.
HARD HAT A hard hat must be worn during machine lifting
operations to protect against hazards generated by
suspended loads.
FOOTWEAR Use safety footwear to protect against the risks of
falling objects during operations to transport the
machine.
SUITABLE CLOTHING Suitable clothing such as overalls. It is strictly
prohibited to wear clothes with large flapping sleeves
and/or other loose items which could easily get caught
up in machine parts.

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MANDATORY SIGNS (FOR THE OPERATOR IN CHARGE OF MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE)
Pictogram Description Notes
OBLIGATION
General
Special instructions must be followed to avoid injury to
persons.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES Protective gloves must be available for handling
objects which could cause hand injuries or when there
is the possibility of coming into contact with harmful
substances..
HARD HAT Hard hats must be available when lifting heavy parts.
FOOTWEAR Use safety footwear to protect against injuries caused
by falling objects during maintenance operations
(particularly when dismantling parts).
SUITABLE CLOTHING Suitable clothing such as overalls. It is strictly
prohibited to wear clothes with large flapping sleeves
and/or other loose items which could easily get caught
up in machine parts.
SAFETY GLASSES Protective glasses must be available when there is the
possibility of contact which harmful substances which
could cause eye injuries.
OPERATING SIGNS
Pictogram Description Notes
SKILLED
PERSONNEL
Dismantling/Assembling and maintenance operations must be
carried out by expert technicians only.
NOTE Follow the indicated note with care
ENVIRONMENTAL
NOTE
Follow the regulations in force in the country of used
governing waste disposal.
CLAMP Use of a clamp
CLAMP WITH SOFT
JAWS
Use of a clamp with jaws made from soft material

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OPERATING SIGNS
Pictogram Description Notes
PRESS Use of a press
PRESS
(release)
Use of a press Gradual release of the pressure force
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
Electrical connection to the control unit (consult the relative
instruction manual).
ELECTRICAL
DISCONNECTION
Electrical disconnection from the control unit (consult the
relative instruction manual).
PNEUMATIC
CONNECTION
Connection of the air to the valve.
PNEUMATIC
DISCONNECTION
Disconnection of the air from the valve
1APPLICATION OF
FOODSAFE
GREASE
Use FOODLUBE HI-TEMP 2 grease or similar
2APPLICATION
OF FOODSAFE
GREASE
Use FOODLUBE Multi-paste grease or similar
APPLICATION OF
MULTI-PURPOSE
GREASE
Use AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 SE or similar
THREADLOCK
APPLICATION
Use SPEED BOND M500 threadlock or similar
OPTIONAL
1.1 Operator training
All persons who have to work on the valve must be qualified to carry out the relative
maintenance tasks. They must be informed as to the possible hazards involved and must
observe all the safety instructions set out in this manual. Allow expert personnel only to
work on the electrical components.

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2 General safety warnings
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2 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
2.1 General safety warnings
Intended use
Bardiani valves have been designed exclusively for moving fluids.
Prohibited use
The valve must not be used:
• for any operations different to those described under the heading “Intended Use”,
• for handling fluids different to the type specified by the manufacturer and indicated in the valve's
technical data;
• for moving fluids at different pressures to those envisaged by the manufacturer and indicated in the
valve's technical data.
Limitations on valve use
It is forbidden to:
• use the valve in a construction configuration different to the one envisaged by the manufacturer.
• use the valve where there is a risk of explosion and/or fire, unless envisaged by the manufacturer (if
the valves are certified in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU, please refer to the ATEX Manual)-;
• integrate other systems and/or equipment which were not considered by the manufacturer during the
executive design phase,
• use the valve for purposes other than those specifically envisaged by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
The valve may not he used inside premises where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere or risk
of fire unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer (in the case of valves certified in accordance with
Directive 2014/34/EU please refer to the ATEX Manual).
BARDIANI VALVOLE S.p.A. declines all liability
for installation, use or maintenance which fails to comply with
the indications provided in this manual!
2.2 Safety Devices:
(see the control unit manual)

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3 Technical data
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3 TECHNICAL DATA
VALVE DATA
Maximum pressure 10 bar (DN15-100) - 8 bar (DN125) - 6,5 bar (DN150)
Storage temperature from -10°C to 25°C
Material in contact with the product AISI 316L (1.4404). Check the resistance to corrosion in
relation to products and detergents
Gasket material in contact with the
product
EPDM, FKM, MVQ, HNBR, and other gaskets on request.
Check compatibility with products and detergents
Surface finish in contact with the
product
Ra 0.8 µm. Other finishes available on request
GASKET MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY
Product EPDM FKM HNBR MVQ
Temperature (applications with air) from -10°C to
+140°C
from -10°C to
+200°C
from -10°C to
+130°C
from -70°C to
+230°C
Caustic soda 2% 60°C 30°C To be checked Unsuitable
Nitric Acid 2% 60°C 80°C To be checked Unsuitable
Saturated steam 125°C Suitable To be checked Suitable Unsuitable
Greases Unsuitable Suitable Suitable Unsuitable
Alcohols Suitable Unsuitable Suitable Suitable
The valve complies with PED 2014/68/EU directive, with special reference to
Annex III, Module A, concerning internal manufacturing checks as indicated in the
Conformity Assessment Procedures.
Valves with DN equal or smaller than DN25 are not included in compliance with Article 4, paragraph 3.
Valves designed for use with gases, liquefied gases, gases dissolved under pressure, vapours and also those liquids whose
vapour pressure at the maximum allowable temperature is greater than 0,5 bar above normal atmospheric pressure (1
013 mbar) are included within the following limits:
- valves with DN between DN32 and DN100 (included) with group 1 fluids;
- valves with DN125 or bigger with group 2 fluids.
The end user is asked to carry out the acoustic emission tests once the valve has been installed in the destination
plant.
In the event of any doubt, please contact Bardiani Valvole S.p.A.

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4 Checking / Unpacking / Lifting
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4 CHECKING / UNPACKING / LIFTING
1. CHECK:
-Check the valve show no signs of damage caused during transport
and that it corresponds with the order;
-Check the inside of the valve.
2. UNPACKING:
The valve packaging is made up of cardboard, wood and plastic.
The valve is mainly made up of metal materials. The gaskets are
usually made from elastomers. Disposal must be in compliance with
local legislation.
3. VALVE LIFTING:
Take care as to the type of valve you are handling. Based on the size
there are different lifting procedures.
CAUTION!
Before lifting the valve, make sure there are no disassembled or
separate valve parts which could fall off causing injury to persons
and damage to the valve.
CAUTION!
The figures above are used purely to represent the methods and procedures for hoisting the valves.
Bardiani Valvole S.p.A. declines all liability for any damage to things and/or injuries to persons caused by
improper and/or incorrect hoisting of the valve.
DN10 and DN150
Weight lower than 25 Kg

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5 Installation
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5 INSTALLATION
-Use expert personnel for installation/uninstallation operations;
-For the connection, use piping of a material with at least equal
characteristics to those of the valve.
1. REDUCING THE STRESS TO WHICH THE VALVE IS SUBJECTED:
-Vibrations;
-Thermal expansion of the piping;
-Excessive welding;
-Overload.
CAUTION!
The seal seats may become deformed or cause valve malfunctioning.
CAUTION!
The figures above are used purely to represent the methods and procedures for hoisting the
valves.
Bardiani Valvole S.p.A. declines all liability for any damage to things and/or injuries to persons
caused by improper and/or incorrect hoisting of the valve.

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2. VALVE CONNECTIONS/CONNECTORS:
If the valve is fitted with connectors, you may proceed with installation.
Correctly insert the gaskets and tighten the connectors.
3. WELDING THE VALVE BODY ONTO PIPING:
Remove the body from the rest of the valve before proceeding with
welding operations. Please refer to the following pages in this manual.
4. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CLEARANCES:
Make sure there is enough room around the valve for it to be
disassembled.
VVF
Valve
dimension
(DN)
A (mm)
10-100 220
125-150 270
CAUTION!
Bardiani Valvole S.p.A. declines all liability for any damage to things
and/or injuries to persons caused by any failure to correctly follow the
installation procedures.

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6 OPERATION
1. VALVE INSPECTION BEFORE OPERATION:
-Open and close the valve several times;
-Check that the valve works correctly and accurately.
This opening and closing of the valve must be performed slowly
to avoid "water hammer" inside the system to which the valve is
connected.
Use of the valve is executed by pressing the spring handle and
manually turning it on the vertical axis. Opening can be partial at
angles of approximately 30°.

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7 Troubleshooting
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
External leak
Worn gasket Replace the seal
Leaks inside the closed valve
caused by normal wear
External leak Excessive pressure Replace with a gasket of a
different type of elastomer
Excessive temperature
Premature leaks inside the
closed valve
Aggressive fluids Modify the operating conditions
Too many commands active
Difficulty opening and closing Incorrect type of elastomer used
for the gaskets
Replace with a gasket of a
different type of elastomer

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8 Cleaning
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1. VALVE CLEANING WITH DETERGENTS:
The system in which the valve is installed must be cleaned by expert
personnel in observance of the following:
-Abide by the indicated detergent concentration values;
-Observe the instructions provided by the detergent manufacturer.
-Always wear protective safety glasses and gloves.
IMPORTANT!
-Accurately dose detergents to avoid excessive concentration;
-Always rinse thoroughly with clean water after washing.
-Check compatibility of valve materials.
CAUTION!
Burns hazard. The valves and piping may be very hot. Wear protective
gloves
WARNING
After installing a new or serviced valve, perform an internal washing
cycle before using the piping for food liquids. If it there has been any
welding work, passivation treatment must be carried out.
EXAMPLE OF INTERNAL WASHING CYCLE (CIP)
Phases Temperature °C Washing product
Initial rinse Environment Chlorine- and chloride-free
water
Washing 70 °C Caustic soda (NaOH) at 1%
Intermediate rinse Environment Chlorine- and chloride-free
water
Washing 70 °C Nitric acid (HNO3) at 0.5%
End rinse Environment Chlorine- and chloride-free
water
Recommended washing product velocity = 2m/s
8 CLEANING
Risk of
stainless
steel
corrosion
Risk of damage
elastomers

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9 Disposal
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9 DISPOSAL
At the end of its service life, the device must be recycled in accordance with the legislation in force in the
country of valve use.
Any hazardous residues must be taken into consideration and adequately handled.
The valve is made of AISI 316L and AISI 304 stainless steel, elastomers (gaskets), plastic (control unit)
and electrical components (terminal boards, solenoid valves, sensors).
Adhere to the following steps before disconnecting the valve and refer to the heading "General
Maintenance".
-make sure the line on which the valve is installed in is not in use
-empty the line on which the valve is installed and clean if necessary
-disconnect the air supply if it is not required during dismantling
-disconnect the valve from the power supply
-remove the valve from the system
-move the valve in observance of the rules set out in the heading "Lifting"
-to dismantle the valve, refer to the heading "Disassembly"

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10MAINTENANCE
10.1General maintenance
1. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance operations must be carried out by expert technicians
only.
CAUTION!
Maintenance operations must be carried out with the line stopped.
CAUTION!
Always discharge the fluid pressure in the valve and piping before
disassembling the valve.

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CAUTION!
Burns hazard. The valves and piping may be very hot. Wear protective
gloves
2. CLEANING AWAY DEPOSITS:
-Thoroughly wash and clean all the valve parts before disassembly;
-Pay attention to any possible detergent or other aggressive fluid
deposits (see "Cleaning");
-Always use protective safety glasses and gloves when required.
CAUTION!
Hand crushing hazard.
3. REPLACEMENT OF WORN VALVE PARTS:
Always use original spare parts
10.2Scheduled maintenance
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE VALVE GASKETS
Preventive Replace after 12 months
In the event of leaks Replace at the end of the day
Periodical
Check correct operation and that there are no
leaks
Record the actions carried out

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10.3Tools useful for Disassembly/Reassembly
TOOLS
Soft

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NO. DESCRIPTION
25 Screw
120 Bush
133 Butterfly
134 Seal
139 Half body
149 Screw
205 Nut
208 Screw