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Operating Manual I s s u e D a t e 1, 13, 2017 Edition 3
Installation,Operation & Maintenance Instructions Number 73-O
1.CE MARKING AND THE PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE 97/23/EC
This has been implemented in European Union law by the pressure Equipment Regulations SI
1999/2001.
The regulations apply to all valves with a maximum allowable pressure higher than 0.5 bar. Valves
with a maximum allowable pressure not exceeding 0.5 bar are outside the scope of the Directive.
Valves are categorized in accordance with the maximum working pressure, size and ascending
level of hazard, which is dependent on the fluid being transported. Fluids are classified as Group 1,
dangerous fluids or Group 2, all other fluid including steam. Categories are SEP (sound
engineering practice) and for ascending levels of hazard, I, II, III or IV. All valves designated as
SEP do not bear the CE mark. Categories I, II, III or IV carry the CE mark and require a Declaration
of Conformity. (Note – all valves up to and included 25 mm (1”) having a maximum allowable
pressure greater than 0.5 bar are designed SEP regardless of fluid group.)
2.PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE
The life of the valve is dependent on its application, frequency of use and freedom from misuse.
Compatibility with the system into which it is installed must be considered. The properties of the
fluid being transported such as pressure, temperature and the nature of the fluid must be taken into
account to minimize or avoid premature failure or non-operability. A well-designed system will take
into consideration all the factors considered in the valve design, but additionally electrolytic
interaction between dissimilar metals in the valve and the system must be examined. Before
commissioning a system, it should be flushed to eliminate debris and chemically cleaned as
appropriate to eliminate contamination, all of which will prolong the life of the valve.
3.LIMITS OF USE
The valves to which these installation, operation and maintenance instructions apply have been
categorized in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive.
The fluid to be transported is limited to Group 2 fluids i.e. non-hazardous and on no account
must these valves be used on any Group 1 fluid.
The seat material of these valves determines the limit of application as noted in the following table:
Fluid Group 2 Gas and Group 2 Liquid
Seat Material PN DN Category
Nitrile
Epdm
10
40 - 100
125 – 350
400 – 500
550 – 1200
SEP
I*
II*
III*
16
40 - 50
65 – 200
250 – 300
350 – 600
SEP
I*
II*
III*
* Category I, II and III require CE mark
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