CSA VRCD-FF User manual

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CSA waterworks line
Direct acting downstream pressure
reducer-stabilizer in stainless steel
Mod. VRCD-FF

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Personnel involved in the installation or maintenance of valves should always be alert
to potential emission of water and pipeline material, and take the necessary safety
precautions. Always wear the suitable protection like helmets, gloves, googles, when
dealing and handling hazardous pipelines and valves.
Introduction
This manual will provide you with the information to properly install and maintain CSA direct acting
pressure reducers Mod. VRCD-FF entirely made in stainless steel. The contents and the
procedure are intended for technicians in charge of CSA valves only, prior to a theoretical and
practical training by CSA qualified or authorized personnel.
Safety
All safety messages in the instruction manual are flagged with the following symbol meaning
danger, caution and warning. This means and makes reference to procedures that may lead to
equipment and system damage and to severe injury or death for the personnel involved.
Inspection
Your valve VRCD-FF has been packaged to provide protection during shipment, however it can
be damaged during transport. Please carefully inspect the unit for damages or discrepancies with
the order upon arrival and report a claim immediately before unloading the goods.
Parts
Recommended spare parts are listed on the assembly drawing depicted on page 8.These parts
should be stocked to minimize delays in case of malfunction. All CSA products and spare parts
can be supplied by CSA official distributors or directly from CSA. When ordering spare parts
please make reference to the assembly drawing on this manual and to the indentification plate
with serial number present on the valve.
CSA Service
CSA service personnel are highly qualified to maintain and repair all CSA products, CSA also
offers customized training program and consultation services.
For more information please contact CSA or visit the web site www.csasrl.it constantly updated.

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Contents
Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Handling and storage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Set up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6
Drawings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
Problem solving - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - 8
Disassembly- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
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Personnel involved in the installation or maintenance of valves should be constantly
alert to possible damages caused by an improper handling of the valve.
Description
The automatic direct acting PRV Mod. VRCD-FF consists of a upstream pressure balanced single
seat globe pattern valve, piston actuated, and equipped with a spring located in the cover to impart
the force necessary for the proper working. By means of a compensation chamber the valve will
reduce and stabilize the downstream pressure regardless of variations in demand and upstream
pressure fluctuations. The operating principle is explained on the technical catalogue, for further
details please contact CSA and/or its local rep. The special design of CSA with built in self cleaning
piston technology guarantees long lasting performances with a dramatic reduction of the
maintenance time, minimizing the risk of friction and malfunctioning.
Handling and Storage
Lifting the valve improperly may damage it. Lift the valve with slings, chains or cables fastened
around the valve body. Do never lift the valve by the adjusting screw and by the threaded
connection. If installation will be delayed, place valve indoors in secure, weather tight storage. If
temporary outside storage is unavoidable, make sure a vermin proof rain cover is secured
around/over the valve to keep off rain and mud. Skid and set the assembly on a flat, solid, and well
drained surface for protection from ground moisture, runoff and pooled rain water. Do not leave the
valve exposed to high humidity and excessive temperature conditions and do not remove the
plastic taps prior to the installation.

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The difference in pressure generated by the valve when closed or during closing will
produce a thrust proportional to the pressure itself.
Anchorage blocks and way of preventing valve’s movement or shifting need to be
taken into account.
Installation
The direct acting PRV VRCD-FF should be installed in horizontal position, especially with if subject
to high differential pressure values. Vertical installation if not unavoidable is accepted and won’t
affect the PRV performances. The valve has to be installed between two sectioning devices, one
upstream and one downstream to allow for maintenance, with a filter upstream of it to prevent dirt
from creating malfunctioning. For the recommended flow rate and differential pressure please refer
to the sizing information displayed in the catalogue or contact CSA (or local rep) sending the
project data for further assistance and valve sizing.
Before installation, remove foreign material such as weld spatter, oil, grease, and dirt from
the pipeline.
Prepare pipe ends and install valves in accordance with the pipe manufacture’s instructions
for the joint used.
Unless otherwise stated the CSA threaded connection are always in accordance with GAS
standard although it can be supplied with different specifications on request
Place the valve in the right direction following the arrow engraved on the body
If not included in the order install a pressure gauge upstream and downstream, to check the
maximum static and differential pressure reached during closing and make sure it doesn’t
exceed the valve’s design pressure
Note to Engineer: The direct acting pressure reducing valve VRCD will regulate and
maintain a downstream pressure value according to the force of the spring, located inside
the cover, supplied with different regulation range according to the valve size and specified
in the catalogue
The spring range is usually indicated on the stainless steel identification plate and on the
order confirmation, should the pressure needed be out of the available range contact CSA
for an immediate replacement, do not exert excessive torque on the spring or relief it
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When the valve reacts to modulate, in reducing the downstream pressure, the effective pressure
variation on the line depends on the length of the entire system and part of the network subject to
the VRCD. This could take sometimes minutes, therefore allow for it before acting on the spring.
The flow rate is an effect of the pressure reduced by the VRCD for that specific system. A certain
outlet pressure value, for an instance 3 bar, wouldn’t produce the same flow rate everywhere as it
depends on headloss between the valve itself and the final boundary conditions.
Maintenance
The pressure reducer VRCD-FF is sturdy and reliable, entirely made in stainless steel machined
from a solid bar it was designed to minimize maintenance and to tolerate high differential pressures
without the risk of cavitation, material wear. A semi-annual visual inspection for the proper
movement of the piston and the cleaning of the compensation chamber is recommended. A routine
maintenance for gasket, control, o-rings and if needed replacements is recommended every 4
years and explained on page (9) ref picture 1 on page 7. A possible malfunction can be identified
by a leakage through the seat, normally caused by dirt accumulated inside the body, seeping
through the shaft and the cover, hunting and excessive variation of the downstream pressure
Set up
Before the start-up of the valve make sure the instructions provided on the maintenance
section “Installation” on page 5 were properly followed and understood.
Operate very slowly on the following procedure to avoid stresses on the valve and
unexpected pressure surges.
The valve is initially isolated from the main line by means of the sectioning devices
upstream and downstream.
Open the upstream isolation device by 30%, then open slowly the downstream sectioning
device to generate some flow through the valve. Make sure the maximum nominal pressure
is not exceeded during this operation
Unless the valve has been ordered with a specific setting turn the adjusting screw (4)
anticlockwise to relief the spring (not completely), make sure VRCD will respond with a
smooth modulation by reducing the downstream pressure.
Open completely the upstream sectioning device
Let VRCD work and modulate according to the demand, act on the adjusting screw (4) by
turning it clockwise to increase the downstream pressure and check the pressure gauges.
Allow for enough time for the system to balance.
By means a pressure gauge upstream and downstream and a flow meter make sure that
both the flow rate and difference in pressure, in dynamic condition, doesn’t go above the
recommended values displayed in the catalogue.
Be sure to allow for 5 mt increase in the set pressure occurring between dynamic and static
(no flow) conditions

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Drawings
Picture 1 VRCD - FF
3
14
1
11
9
18
7
2
4
12
17
16
15
13
10
8
6
5
N.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Component
Body
Cap
Driving tap
Driving screw
Nut
Spring guide
Spring
Main bush
Sliding ring
Upper gasket
O-ring
Piston
Lower gasket
Plane gasket
Obturator guide
Tap o-ring
Screws
Screws
Standard material
AISI 303 (DN 1"-1" 1/2), AISI 304 (DN 1/2", 2")
nickel-plated aluminium S11
AISI 303 (DN 1"-1" 1/2), AISI 304 (DN 1/2", 2")
AISI 304
AISI 304
AISI 304
AISI 302 (painted steel 52SiCrNi5 for DN2")
AISI 304
PTFE
NBR
NBR
AISI 303
NBR
polyurethane
AISI 303
NBR
AISI 304
AISI 304
Optional
AISI 316
AISI 316
AISI 316
AISI 316
AISI 316
AISI 316
EPDM/Viton
EPDM/Viton
AISI 316
AISI 316
Spare parts: 9-10-11-13-14-16
AISI 316
EPDM/Viton
EPDM/Viton
AISI 316
AISI 316

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Problems solving
Problem
Cause
Solution
The valve
doesn’t close
There is dirt accumulated between
the obturator’s plane gasket (14)
and the seat
Remove the valve and clean it inside to
remove dirt
The pressure downstream is below
the valve set point
Check the pressure coming into the
circuit, relief the spring to see whether
the PRV is responding properly
There is dirt inside causing friction
to the piston (12)
Check the movement of the piston and
remove dirt or foreign materials
The plane gasket of the
obturator(14) is damaged and/or
the body is exposed to corrosion
Check the chemical properties of the fluid
and contact CSA for further assistance
The valve
doesn’t open
The spring is corroded and filled
with water, causing the loss of
force
Check if the VRCD-FF has been
submerged by water, check the spring
inside the cover and replace if necessary
There is dirt accumulated between
the obturator (15) and the body
Remove the valve and clean it inside to
remove dirt
There is dirt causing friction to the
piston 812) during its movement
Check the movement of the piston and
remove dirt or foreign materials

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Do not remove the screws (18) holding the cover without having completely relieved the spring
by turning the screw (4) anticlockwise. Inattention may cause severe damages and injuries to the
personnel .
1) Disassembly
In order to carry out the proper maintenance of VRCD proceed as follows, ref drawing picture 1 on
page 7, for further info consult CSA technical support :
1. slowly close the upstream and downstream sectioning devices;
2. if the VRCD is installed in a location not suitable for maintenance, please remove it from
the pipe ;
3. Unscrew the nut (5) and turn the screw (4) anticlockwise to relief the spring (7)
4. remove the screws holding the cover (18), pull out the cover (2) and spring (7)
5. be sure not to loose the spring guide (6) when the spring is removed
6. push the piston (12) downwards
7. Loosen the screws (17) and remove the driving tap (3), the hexagonal part of the
obturator (15) will be visible, pay attention not to damage the o-ring (16)
8. set the hexagonal part of the obturator 815) with a wrench and keep it steady while
unscrewing the piston (12) from it
9. inspect the plane gasket (14) making sure no sign of material wear and / or scratches
are present
10. remove the piston (12)
11. check the status of the lip gasket (13) making sure it hasn’t been torn or damaged
12. unscrew the main bush (8) and carry out a proper inspection of the sliding ring(9) and of
the lip gasket (10) avoiding any scratches, accumulation of dirt or signs of wear
13. make sure the hole connecting the downstream pressure to the compensation chamber
is not clogged
14. make sure the surface onto which the lip gasket (13) is acting hasn’t been damaged or
scratched

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1) Reassembly
In order to carry out the proper reassembly of VRCD follow the instruction explained on page 10 in
reverse. Pay attention to:
1) use a proper grease on the guiding bush, o-ring, lip gaskets to allow for the proper
movement of the mobile block.
2) once the mobile block is assembled check for the proper movement making sure there are
not sign of friction or any other element affecting it.
Contact CSA for further assistance

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Guarantee
Products, auxiliaries and parts thereof of CSA srl manufacture are warranted to the original purchaser for a
period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment from factory, against defective workmanship and
material, but only if properly installed, operated and serviced in accordance with CSA srl recommendations.
Repair or replacement, at our option, for items of CSA srl manufacture will be made free of charge, (FOB)
our facility with removal, transportation and installation at your cost, if proved to be defective within such
time, and this is your sole remedy with respect to such products. No claim for transportation, labor or special
or consequential damages or any other loss, cost or damage shall be allowed. You shall be solely
responsible for determining suitability for use and in no event shall CSA srl. be liable in this respect. CSA srl
does not guarantee resistance to corrosion, erosion, abrasion or other sources of failure, nor does CSA srl
guarantee a minimum length of service. Your failure to give written notice to us of any alleged defect under
this warranty within twenty (20) days of its discovery, or attempts by someone other than CSA srl. or its
authorized representatives to remedy the alleged defects therein, or failure to return product or parts for
repair or replacement as herein provided, or failure to install and operate said products and parts according
to instructions furnished by CSA srl or misuse, modification, abuse or alteration of such product, accident,
fire, flood or other Act of God, or failure to pay entire contract price when due shall be a waiver by you of all
rights under this warranty.
The foregoing guarantee shall be null and void if, after shipment from our factory, the item is modified in any
way or a component of another manufacturer, such as but not limited to, an actuator is attached to the item
by anyone other than CSA srl. factory Service personnel. All orders accepted shall be deemed accepted
subject to CSA srl warranty terms and conditions.
Limitation of liability
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT SHALL CSA srl BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND CSA srl LIABILITY, UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES, WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS AND/OR SERVICES FOR
WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED. ANY ACTION BY YOU FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT MUST BE
COMMENCED WITHIN 12 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SALE.
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CSA srl Inc. reserves the right to incorporate our latest design and material changes without notice or obligation.
Design features, materials of construction and dimensional data, as described in this manual, are provided for your information only.