Genebre 2034 User manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
3 pieces full bore ball valve
with threaded caps and socket weld
GENEBRE Reference: 2034 –2034N –2034S

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Installation, operation and maintenance instructions
1. Product description....................................................................................................3
2. Transport and Storage conditions ............................................................................3
3. Breakdown and valve components...........................................................................4
4. Installation instructions .............................................................................................5
4.1) Preparation............................................................................................................5
4.2) Assembling............................................................................................................5
5. Operating instructions...............................................................................................7
5.1) Usage....................................................................................................................7
5.2) Manual operation...................................................................................................7
6. Maintenance instructions ..........................................................................................7
6.1) Stem leaks.............................................................................................................8
6.2) Body/Caps joints leak ............................................................................................8
6.3) Line leaks (through seats)......................................................................................8
7. Reparation instructions .............................................................................................8
7.1) Disassembling .......................................................................................................8
7.2) Reassembling......................................................................................................10
8. Torques table:...........................................................................................................11
9. Hygiene and Safety Instructions:............................................................................12

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1. Product description.
Genebre, S.A. offers a wide range of ball valves (90º turn), designed and assembled to
handle and drive fluids in industrial procedures.
The compatibility of materials used to build the valves (see technical specifications) and
the application of valves to the different industrial processes is at user's risk. Valves will
have an optimal behavior when working conditions do not exceed pressure and
temperature limits (pressure curve) for which they have been designed.
2. Transport and Storage conditions
Transport and storage of this kind of products must be done keeping them in their
original package!
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check whether during transport, unloading and placement the products have suffered
damages.
Manual valves are provided by default in an open position whereas automated valves
usually are offered in a closed position due to the standard error position NC (normally
closed). During storage it is recommended to keep them in this same position, with the
included protective wrapping to avoid damages or dirt accumulation in the dial. The wrap
must not be removed until valve is to be installed.
Valves must be stored in a dry and clean environment.
If you notice any kind of anomaly during reception of the goods, contact immediately
with GENEBRE in order to determine the possible responsibilities on the issue.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before installing and/or manipulating these elements, READ CAREFULLY these
instructions for use and OBSERVE all contained information. If you fail to
understand any of their content, please contact GENEBRE, S.A.
User is responsible for the safe use of these products, according to present
instructions for use and specific technical documentation of the device.
3. Breakdown and valve components

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4. Installation instructions
4.1) Preparation
Remove any material remains of the valve wrapping.
Serious problems may arise with the installation of a valve in a dirty pipe.
Make sure the pipe is not dirty and doesn’t have welding particles, for example, before
installing it. This may cause irreparable damages in the valve when the equipment is
started → prepare a clean working area.
Plan beforehand enough space for future maintenance operations.
Control correct operation of the valve by turning the handle clockwise and making sure
the ball closes the fluid flow. If this is not the case, check if there are foreign particles
inside the valve and repeat the whole operation.
4.2) Assembling
- Art. 2034 / 2034N (valve with threaded caps)
Do not disassemble the valves for their installation.
Make sure the valve's pipe and thread end are clean and are compatible one with
another (type of thread end) Apply an appropriate sealing in the pipes' thread caps and
thread the valve being careful not to excessively tighten the conical threaded caps.
Do not use valve's handle as a lever to thread the valve into the pipe.
To tighten the valve it is recommended to use a spanner or monkey wrench only on the
hexagonal area of the valves caps, the torque applied being less than 30 Nm.
Part
num.
Description
Quant.
Material
Replacement
(ref.)
1
Body
1
WCB
----
2
Cap
2
WCB
----
3
Ball
1
316
----
4
Seat
2
PTFE+FV
2838
5
Stem
1
316
----
6
Joint
2
PTFE
2838
7
Screw
4
A193-B7
----
8
Friction washer
1
PTFE
2838
9
Safety Stopper
1
304
----
10
Handle
1
304
----
11
Handle cover
1
Plastic
----
12
Handle nut
1
304
----
13
Washer
1
304
----
14
Gland nut
1
304
----
15
Wrapping
1
PTFE
2838
16
Washer
1
304
----
17
Nut
4
A194-8
----

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- Art. 2034S (valve with welding caps)
a) With the valve in OPEN position, remove the screws (part 7), washers (part 16), nuts
(part 17) and the caps (part 2).
b) Turn the ball until reaching the half-open position and remove the seats (part 4) and
joints (part 6) from the body (part 1) carefully. Complete the turn until closing the valve
and extract the ball (part 3). All components must be stored in a dry and clean
environment.
c) Assemble back the valve caps (part 2) into the body, keeping them aligned as much as
you can, using only 2 screws (part 7) diagonally opposed. Perform at least 4 welding
points (cross-shaped).
d) Remove the body (part 1) from the valve caps (to avoid welding temperature to
damage rod washers) and complete the welding process by making sure the caps(part 2)
are protected against welding metal spatters.
When cold, clean the caps' locking surfaces. Place the ball (part 3), seats (part 4) and
joints (part 6) on the valve's body and turn the ball into open position.
Place the valve's body between the 2 caps being careful not to scratch the contact
surfaces; then, place the screws (part 7) screwing them diagonally opposed to each other
and respecting the specified torque (see Section 8.3).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Design of this kind of floating ball valves allows us to install them in any position
as they are bidirectional, so the direction of fluid flow does not matter.
If possible, it is recommended to install the valve in horizontal position and the
stem (handle) upwards.
Valves do not have to support pipe's efforts so it is advisable to anticipate a good
alignment and parallelism of such pipe.
Once installed, it is recommended to open and close it a couple of times to verify
its good knowledge and to check if there is any obstruction in the ball that
prevents it from closing.
It is also recommended to use filters in the pipe to extend lifecycle of the valve.

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5. Operating instructions
5.1) Usage
3 pieces full bore ball valves provide a leakproof lock when used adjusted to the pressure
and temperature values for which they have been designed.
Avoid by all means leaving the valves in partially open position if you are not aware of the
pressure drop and flow rate in that position, as the service life of the seat can be reduced
and/or it can be damaged due to the floating ball valve.
Any fluid that can be solidified, crystallized or polymerized should not remain in the ball
cavity as it is harmful for performance, service life of the valve and it can even render it
unusable.
Seats for the valve, joints, body, ball, stem and caps have to be fully compatible with the
fluid circulating through the valve. Otherwise, valve could be seriously damaged.
Torques required to operate valves are listed in the table Torques to activate the valves
(see Section 8.1).
5.2) Manual operation
When operating the valve you must avoid excessive lateral efforts with the handle.
To close it, you must turn the handle 90 degrees clockwise. When the handle is inline
with the pipe, valve is open.
6. Maintenance instructions
Frequency, place and process of maintenance will be determined by the user by taking
into account usage of the product. However, checks explained below will be useful to
extend the service life of the valve and reduce installation problems.
Valves must not remain in open or closed position for a long period of time. It is
recommended, if the process allows for it, to operate it for control purposes every six
months.

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6.1) Stem leaks
Remove the handle and tighten the gland nut (part 14) of the stem packing (see Section
8.2). If the leak persists, valve should be disassembled to replace the stem washers (part
8,15).
See reparation instructions.
6.2) Body/Caps joints leak
Check if the body screws (part 7) are tightened. If they were loose, adjust them up until
the recommended torques (IMPORTANT: adjustment of such screws will have to be
done at room temperature). If leak continues, it is probably due to damage in the body's
joint or the locking surface, and it will be necessary to disassemble the valve to repair it.
See reparation instructions.
6.3) Line leaks (through seats)
Check if the valve is in a completely closed position. If this is the case, leak is due to
a seat or locking surface being damaged and it will be necessary to disassemble the
valve for repairing it.
See reparation instructions.
7. Reparation instructions
7.1) Disassembling
To proceed to repair it, it is not necessary to remove the valve from the installation as the
3-pieces design for the valve allows us to remove the central part (body with all internal
components) without having to disassemble the terminals.
Before disassembling the pipe's valve to repair or replace it, make sure that line
has been closed and depressurized because a bad operational procedure could
cause a serious accident to staff and to the installation system

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Prepare a clean working area and adequate tools to perform mechanical tasks.
a.- Place the valve in OPEN position to avoid the
ball from standing out of the body and interfere
with the caps when the body is removed.
The stem has two flat part when:
•parallel to pipe → open valve,
•perpendicular to pipe → closed valve,
b.- Loosen and remove the 4 / 6 nuts (part
17) of the screws / studs (part 7) that bring
together the three different parts of the
valve. Remove the screws.
Be careful not to damage the caps
surfaces.
c.- Remove the central group separating it
from the stoppers (part 2).
d.- Once the body is out, place the ball (part 3) in a half-open position (45º, for example)
and remove the seats (part 4). Complete the turn of the ball until closed position and then
it can be removed. This operation has to be performed carefully, otherwise the ball can
be marked against the body.
e.- After this, remove the body's joints (part 6). They
should be removed being carefully not to scratch or
damage the mechanized surfaces over which they are
hermetically sealed.
b.- To disassemble the stem, loosen and remove the nut
(part 12), remove the washer (part 13) and the handle
(part 10). Loosen and remove the gland nut (part 14) and
push the stem (part 5) towards the inside part of the body
and remove it. Later, remove the packaging (part 15)
located inside the body. a.- Place a new friction washer
(part 8).

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g.- Once the valve is disassembled you must verify the state of each single piece that
composes it. All pieces to be reused have to be cleaned completely and be kept in a safe
and clean environment.
All locking surfaces in the ball, seats, joints and sides have to be checked for corrosion,
erosion, metallic inlays in the seats and marks. If they were damaged or in case of doubt,
they will need to be replaced.
h.- Cleaning of the valve's pieces must be done using an adequate degreasing agent.
You must be careful with the locking surfaces, for example, of the ball, locking sides of
the caps and joints, because if they were damaged this could cause a bad impact in the
valve's performance.
7.2) Reassembling
Before proceeding to reassemble the valve, make sure that reparation kit and/or pieces
to be used are appropriate and original from the factory. When it is assembled again,
cleaning is essential for providing it with a long life.
a.- Place a new friction washer (part 8) on the stem (part 5) in its stem corresponding
location, lubricate the stem with a thin layer of grease or silicon (for example, Dow
Corning 200) and insert it in the valve's body (part 1), in the internal cavity, by pushing a
bit to fix it.
b.- Place a new packaging (part 15) into its location in the upper cavity of the body (part
1). Place the gland nut (part 1214) and tighten it. Make the stem turn a couple of times
and readjust the nut, respecting the torque specified value (See Section 8.2).
If necessary, fasten with a wrench the internal body of the stem to tighten properly the nut
without making the stem turn.
Note that if the nut is too tight, the rod torque will increase and service life of its elements
will be reduced.
c.- Place the stem in closed valve position and insert the ball (part 3) inside the body
cavity (part 1) matching the ball slot with stem milling (part 5). Open the valve so that the
ball does not fall.
d.- New seats (part 4) and body joints (part 6) can be placed now on both sides of the
body, taking into account that the flat part of the seat needs to be facing outwards.
e.- Terminals or caps (part 2) need to have locking parts cleaned before proceeding to
final assembly.

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Place the central core of the valve between the terminals and place the corresponding
screws (part 7) to bring together the three different parts of the valve.
Now it is important that pieces as the caps (part 2), the ball (part 3) and the seats (part 4)
are completely aligned inside.
f.- Then, proceed to place the washers (part 16) and nuts (part 17) adjusting slowly and
alternating diagonal and evenly until obtaining the recommended tightening torque (see
Section 8.3).
8. Torques table:
8.1) Torques to activate the valves:
MEASURE
Activating torque (N.m.)
1/4”
4 –5
3/8”
4 –5
1/2"
4 –5
3/4"
7 –8
1”
9 –10
1 ¼”
12 –14
1 ½”
18 –20
2”
28 –30
2 ½”
34 –36
3”
58 –60
4”
90 –95
8.2) Tightening torque for stem nut:
Following numerical data is provided as reference only. Torques mentioned are the ones
used to activate the assembled stem before ball and seats are assembled.
Valve size
Torque value (N.m.)
1/4" - 3/8” -1/2"
6 - 9
3/4" - 1”
8 - 12
1 ¼” -1 ½” -2”
13 - 18
2 ½” -3” -4”
19 - 24.5

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8.3) Tightening torque for screws/nuts that join the valve's three different parts:
It is required for all body screws to make contact metal with metal between the body and
the cover.
Valve size
Screw / Nut
Torque value (N.m.)
1/4" - 3/8” -1/2"
M6
8 - 11
3/4" - 1”
M8
13.5 - 16
1 ¼” -1 ½” -2”
M10
22 - 25
2 ½” -3” -4”
M12
74.5 - 81
9. Hygiene and Safety Instructions:
9.1) Fluids that go through a valve can be corrosive, toxic, flammable or pollutant. When
operating valves, you must follow the security instructions and it is recommended to use
personal protection gadgets:
1) Protect your eyes.
2) Wear gloves and appropriate working clothes.
3) Wear safety footwear.
4) Wear a helmet.
5) Have running water at hand.
6) To operate flammable fluids, make sure you have an extinguisher at hand.
Before removing a valve from a pipe always check if the line is completely
drained and depressurized.
9.2) Operate the valve in open position to make sure there is no pressure in the internal
cavity.
9.3) Any valve being used by toxic services department needs to obtain a cleanliness
certificate before being operated.