Genebre 2015 User manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
2 piece full bore ball valve
direct mount, threaded ends
GENEBRE Ref.: 2015 –2015N

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Installation, operation and maintenance instructions
1. Product description. .....................................................................................3
2. Transport and Storage conditions................................................................3
3. Exploded drawing.........................................................................................4
4. Installation instructions.................................................................................5
4.1) Preparation.............................................................................................5
4.2) Assembling.............................................................................................5
5. Operating instructions..................................................................................6
5.1) Usage.....................................................................................................6
5.2) Manual operation...................................................................................7
5.3) Remote operation ..................................................................................7
6. Maintenance instructions.............................................................................7
6.1) Stem leakage.........................................................................................7
6.2) Body/cap joint leakage...........................................................................8
6.3) Line leakage (through seats).................................................................8
7. Reparation instructions ................................................................................8
7.1) Disassembling........................................................................................8
7.2) Reassembling......................................................................................10
8. Torques table: ............................................................................................11
8.1) Breakaway torques:.............................................................................11
8.2) Tightening torque for stem nut: ...........................................................11
9. Hygiene and Safety Instructions:...............................................................11

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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. Please, refer to
the product datasheet.
Ref. 2015: Ball valve with threaded ends according to ISO 7/1.
Ref. 2015N: Ball valve with threaded ends according to NPT.
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 a open position whereas automated valves
usually are offered in a closed position due to the standard 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 ball. 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. Exploded drawing

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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.
In case of vibrations in the pipe it is strongly recommended to mount anti-vibration
elements to absorb them. Otherwise, the life of the product could be drastically reduced.
4.2) Assembling
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 ends and
thread the valve being careful not to excessively tighten the conical threaded ends.
Do not use valve's handle as a lever to thread the valve into the pipe.
Part
num.
Description
Quant.
Material
Replacement
(ref.)
1
Body
1
CF8M
----
2
Cap
2
CF8M
----
3
Ball
1
316
2907
4
Stem
1
316
2905
5
Seat
2
PTFE+FV
2822
6
Joint
1
PTFE+FV
2822
7
Friction washer
1
PTFE + graphite
2822
8
O-ring
1
Viton
2822
9
Wrapping
1
PTFE
2822
10
Gland nut
1
304
----
11
Belleville Washer
2
301
----
12
Stem nut
2
304
----
13
Washer
1
304
----
14
Stopper
1
304
----
15
Handle
1
304
----
16
Handle cap
1
Vinyl
----
17
Lock nut
1
304
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To tighten the valve it is recommended to use a spanner or monkey wrench only on the
hexagonal area of the valves edges; the torque applied being less than 30 Nm.
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.
5. Operating instructions
5.1) Usage
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 ends 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).

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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.
In case you need to remove the handle to automate the valve, the stem (part 4) has a
mechanized linear mark at the front part that allows us to know its current position
(opened or closed).
5.3) Remote operation
When automation of the valve is required, GENEBRE S.A. can provide a great variety of
pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, electropneumatic and electronical positioners to
cap a large range of operations.
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.
6.1) Stem leakage
Remove the handle or actuator, the lock nut washer (part 17) and tighten the nut (part12)
of the stem packing (see Section 8.2). If the leak persists, valve should be disassembled
to replace the stem washers (part 7, 8, 9).
See reparation instructions.

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6.2) Body/Cap joint leakage
Check if the cap (part 2) is tight. If it was loose, tighten it. 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 leakage (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
You must remove the installation valve to repair it.
Prepare a clean working area and adequate tools to perform mechanical tasks.
a.- Place the valve in a completely CLOSED position.
Remember that the stem has a line in the frontal part to indicate position of the valve:
•parallel to pipe → open valve,
•perpendicular to pipe → closed valve,
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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b.- Loosen and remove the cap (part 2). Be careful not to damage the valve surfaces.
c.- Once the cap is removed (part 2) remove the ball (part 3) being careful not to damage
it.
d.- Remove both seats (part 5) from their corresponding location inside the body and also
inside the cap.
e.- After this, remove the body's joint (part 6). Joints should be removed being carefully
not to scratch or damage the mechanized surfaces over which they are hermetically
sealed.
f.-To disassemble the stem (part 4), remove the following elements:
Push the stem to the inside part of the body and remove it. Later, remove the packaging
(part 9) located inside the body. Remove the o’ring (part 8) from its location and also the
friction washer (part 7).
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 completely cleaned 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 or 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 cap and joints, because if they were damaged this could cause a bad impact in the
valve's performance.
Name
Art. 2015
Stem nut
Part 12
Dividing washer
Part 13
Handle
Part 15
Stopper
Part 14
Lock nut
Part 17
Nut
Part 12
Spring washers
Part 11
Gland nut
Part 10

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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 a long life.
a.- Place a new friction washer (part 7) on the stem (part 4) and also the o’ring (part 8) 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 9) into its location in the upper cavity of the body (part 1),
the gland nut (part 10) and the spring washers (part 11) with external borders together
(concave position). Place the nut (part 12) 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.
It is convenient to match one of the nut vertexes with one of the stem vertex to be able to
place later on the lock nut (part 17).
Note that if the nut is too tight, the rod torque will increase and service life of its elements
will be reduced.
c.- Place one of the seats (part 5) in the inside part of the body and the other seat in the
cap's placement.
d.- Place the stem in closed valve position and insert the ball (part 3) inside the body
(part 1) matching the ball slot with stem milling (part 4).
e.- Place the body joint (part 6) on the stem (part 2).
f.- With the valve in closed position, place the cap in the body and tighten as much as you
can.
It is required that the body and cap make contact in their metal sides.

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8. Torques table:
8.1) Breakaway torque:
MEASURE
Breakaway 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
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
Maximum torque (N.m.)
1/4" - 3/8” -1/2"
6 - 9
3/4" - 1”
8 - 12
1 ¼” -1 ½” -2”
13 - 18
9. Hygiene and Safety Instructions:
9.1) Fluids that go through a valve can be corrosive, toxic, flammable or pollutant. They
can also be found at very high or low temperature. 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.

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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.
9.4) Any type of repair or maintenance should be performed in ventilated places.