Samson BR 26l User manual

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T R A N S L A T I O N
Declaration of Conformity as per Directive 2014/68/EU
The manufacturer
Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH, 47906 Kempen, Germany
declares that:
Multi-port ball valves BR 26l, BR 26t, BR 26v and BR 26x
with packing
•with lever
1. The valves are pressure accessories within the meaning of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and
conform with the requirements of this Directive,
2. They may only be operated observing the operating instructions <BA26l-02> delivered together with the valve.
(See section 2.3 for ball valves intended for dead-end service)
Applied standards:
AD 2000 Regulations
Regulations for pressurized valve body parts
Type designation and technical features:
Pfeiffer data sheet <TB26l>
NOTE: This Manufacturer’s Declaration applies to all valve types listed in this catalogue.
Applied conformity assessment procedure:
Conforming to Annex III of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, Module H
Name of notified body:
Identification number of the notified body:
TÜV Rheinland Service GmbH
Am Grauen Stein
51101 Köln
Germany
0035
These Declarations become invalid when modifications are made to the ball valves and/or assemblies that affect the technical
data of the ball valve or the <Intended use> described in section 1 of the operating instructions, and considerably change the
valve or an assembly delivered with it.
Kempen, 1. August 2017
Marcus Miertz, Chief Executive Officer
Stefan Czayka, IMS Representative

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Operating instructions
Multi-port ball valve
manually operated
Contents
0. Introduction 3
1. Intended use 3
2. Safety instructions 3
2.1 General safety instructions 3
2.2 Safety instructions for the operator 3
2.3 Particular hazards 4
2.4 Designation of the ball valve 5
3. Transport and storage 5
4. Installation in the pipeline 6
4.1 General 6
4.2 Installation instructions 6
5. Pressure check in pipeline section 8
6. Standard operation and maintenance 8
7. Troubleshooting 8
8. Further information 9

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0. Introduction
These instructions are designed to assist the user during installation, operation and maintenance of multi-port ball valves from
the BR 26l,BR 26t,BR 26v and BR 26x.
Note
The WARNING and CAUTION notes must be strictly adhered to. Otherwise this may lead to personal injury and
equipment damage and the manufacturer’s warranty may become void.
Please contact the manufacturer if you have any queries, see section 8 for contact address.
1. Intended use
After installing the valve in the pipeline and connecting the actuator to the control equipment, these ball valves are designed
exclusively for use within the permissible pressure and temperature ranges. The valves are used to shut off, divert, divide the
flow or to mix two flows.
The permissible pressure and temperature ranges for these ball valves are specified in the data sheets <TB26l>.
Danger
Do not operate a ball valve when its permissible pressure/temperature rating is not sized for the operating
conditions specified in the data sheets <TB26l>.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in personal injury and can damage equipment
installed in the pipeline.
Observation of conformity with the Directive 2014/34/EU.
Note
Pfeiffer valves do not have their own potential ignition source according to the risk assessment in the rare incident
of an operating fault in accordance with DIN EN 13463-
1 and therefore do not fall within the scope of the Directive
2014/34/EU. Relating to this directive, CE marking is not permissible.
The valve could be incorporated into potential compensation of plants independent of the directive, valid for
metallic parts in hazardous areas.
The ball valve body may contain small amounts of medium in the closed and open position:
In the case that the heat in the surroundings where the valve is installed can heat up the process medium in the valve, use
the ball valve version with a relief bore to prevent an impermissible rise in pressure.
Parts subject to wear are not covered by the warranty.
Observance of section 2 <Safety instructions> is presumed for the Intended use.
2. Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
For ball valves, the same safety regulations apply as for the pipelines in which they are installed. These instructions only specify
those safety instructions which need to be additionally observed concerning ball valves.
2.2 Safety instructions for the operator
The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility. Therefore, on using the ball valve, make sure the following instructions
are observed:
The valve is to be used only for its intended use as described in section 1.

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Warning
Preventing misuse of the ball valve:
It is especially important to make sure that the selected lining for wetted parts in the ball valve is suitable for the
media used as well as the prevailing pressures and temperatures.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in personal injury and can damage equipment
installed in the pipeline. The manufacturer does not assume any final responsibility.
Danger
The valve should only be operated and serviced by personnel appropriately qualified for pressurized
pipelines.
Skilled staff in the sense of these operating instructions is persons who, as a result of their training, their
knowledge and their experience, as well as their knowledge of the relevant standards, are able to judge the tasks
assigned to them and are able to recognize possible dangers.
Make sure that the pipeline and control equipment have been installed correctly and are checked at regular intervals. The
valve body wall thickness must be designed to take into account an additional load Fz in the usual order
(Fz = π/4•DN²•PS) for a correctly sized pipeline.
The valve needs to be connected correctly to the pipeline.
Make sure the usual flow velocities are not exceeded in continuous service in this pipeline. Exceptional operating
conditions such as oscillations, water hammering, cavitation and large proportions of solid matter in the process medium,
especially abrasive, must be clarified beforehand with the manufacturer.
Warning
We recommend to open and close the valve regularly. Depending on the valve model, we recommend opening
and closing the valve at least once a year.
Depending on how long the valve remains in one position, breakaway and operating torques may differ
considerably than those specified in the data sheet.
Ball valves that are operated at temperatures greater than +50°C or lower than -20°C must be protected, together with the
pipeline connections, against being touched.
2.3 Particular hazards
Danger
Prior to removing the ball valve from the pipeline, relieve pressure entirely in the pipeline to ensure the process
medium cannot escape uncontrollably from the pipeline.
Warning
Should it be necessary to remove a ball valve from the pipeline, process medium may escape from the pipe or out
of the ball valve. In the case of process media that can damage health or are dangerous, drain the pipeline
completely before removing the ball valve from the pipeline.
Take special care concerning any remaining media that may still be in the pipeline or have collected in the cavities
of the valve.
Warning
Only unscrew or loosen any screws or bolts connecting the body parts after the valve has been removed from the
pipeline. Tighten the screws on reassembly with a torque wrench according to repair instructions <EB26l>.
Warning
For ball valves intended for dead-end service:
During standard operation, in particular, with gases or hot and/or dangerous media, mount a blank flange at the
free end connection or ensure that the ball valve is properly protected against unauthorized operation.
Warning
If a ball valve used for dead-end service must be opened in a pressurized pipeline, special care must be taken to
ensure that any process media escaping under pressure do not cause any damage.

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2.4 Designation of the ball valve
The designation of the ball valve includes the following details:
Details
Designation
Comments
Manufacturer
Pfeiffer
Address, see section 8 <Further information>
Valve type
BR (and number)
e.g. BR 26l= Series 26l, see Pfeiffer catalog
Body material
e.g. 1.4408
Material number acc. to DIN EN 10272
Size
DN (and number)
Value in mm, e.g. DN 50
Maximum pressure
PN (and number)
Value in bar at room temperature
Perm. temperature
TS (and number)
PS and TS are associated values at maximum permissible operating
temperature and maximum permissible operating pressure.
Perm. pressure
PS (and number)
Serial no.
2009 onwards e.g.: 271234/001/001
27
1234
/001
/001
Valve no. within item
Item in order
Order
Year of manufacture
(e.g. 27=2017, 26=2016, 25=2015)
Serial no.
up to 2008 e.g.: 2070153/001/001
207
0153
/001
/001
Valve no. within item
Item in order
Order
Year of manufacture
(e.g. 206=2006, 207=2007,208=2008)
Year of manufacture e.g.: 2017
The year of manufacture is stamped on the valve upon customer
request.
Conformity
CE
Conformity is certified separately by the manufacturer
Identification no.
0035
Notified body as per EU Directive = TÜV Rheinland Service GmbH
Direction of flow

Note: see note in section 4.2 <Installation instructions>
Table 1 – Designation of the ball valve
Keep the labeling on the valve body and on the nameplate to ensure that the valve can be identified at all times.
3. Transport and storage
Ball valves must be carefully handled, transported and stored:
Store the valve with its protective packing and/or with its protective caps in place in the end connections. Store and
transport the ball valves that weigh over approx. 10 kg on pallets (or a similar type of support) right up to the point of
installation.
Store the valve in a closed room before it is installed. Protect it against damaging influences such as dirt or moisture.
Make sure, in particular, that the end connections intended to connect the valve to the pipeline are not damaged through
mechanical or other influences.
Store the ball valves in the condition they were delivered in. Do not operate/activate the actuating device.

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4. Installation in the pipeline
4.1 General
The same instructions apply for installing the ball valves in the pipeline as for connecting pipes and similar pipeline equipment.
The following instructions additionally apply for ball valves. Also observe section 3 for transporting the ball valve to the point of
installation.
Note
The mating flanges must have smooth facings:
Contact the manufacturer if you intend to use other flange forms.
Warning
The actuating device is set for the operating data specified in the order.
The setting is adapted to the switching position of the valve and may not be changed without manufacturer’s prior
consent.
The following warnings are to be observed for gears:
Warning
Gears are not designed to be used as step-ladders:
Do not apply any weight/load to the gear. This can damage or destroy the ball valve.
Warning
Gears that weigh more than the ball valve:
Support any gears which due to its size and/or mounting situation would otherwise cause the valve to bend under
the load.
4.2 Installation instructions
Transport the valve in its original packaging right up to the point of installation. Remove packaging first at the point of
installation to protect it from dirt.
Check valve for signs of damage that may have occurred during transportation. Do not install a damaged ball valve.
Make sure that only ball valves are installed when their pressure rating, end connections and face to face dimensions
match the conditions of application. See the designation of the ball valve.
Danger
Do not install a ball valve if its permissible pressure/temperature ranges do not apply to the operating conditions.
The limits of application are marked on the valve, see section 2.4 <Designation>. The permissible range is
determined in section 1 <Intended use>.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in personal injury and can damage equipment
installed in the pipeline.
Make sure the end connections of the pipeline are aligned with the ball valve’s end connections and their ends have
parallel planes.
Prior to installation, carefully clean the valve and the connecting section of the pipeline from dirt, especially hard foreign
material.
Prior to installation, perform a function test: The valve must move properly to all its final positions. Any faults found must be
remedied before the valve is commissioned. Refer to section 7 <Troubleshooting>.
The valve can be installed in any position. However, if possible.
Make sure, in particular, that flange facings (and any flange gaskets) are free from any dirt prior to installation.
On inserting the valve (and any flange gaskets) into a ready mounted pipeline, keep a certain clearance between the
pipeline ends to ensure that all facings (and gaskets) remain undamaged.
Make sure the arrow on the valve body corresponds with the direction of flow in the pipeline.
Note
In special cases, it may be necessary for the valve to be tightly shut against the direction of flow. For the
installation in such special cases, the manufacturer must be consulted as this may lead to overloading of the seat
rings, ball etc.

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The supplied ball valve must be suitable for the pipe section:
The ball valve ports designated A, B, C and D must be connected as shown in Figs. 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 in accordance with the
intended switching positions in the pipeline. Prior to installation, check the valve’s function.
Note
Multi-port ball valves are delivered with the appropriate ball depending on the function of the valve:
Schematics of BR 26l, 3-way ball valve in horizontal version with L-bore, see Fig. 2.
Schematics of BR 26t, 3-way ball valve in horizontal version with T-bore, see Fig. 3.
Schematics of BR 26v, 3-way ball valve in vertical version with L-bore, see Fig. 5.
Schematics of BR 26x, 4-way ball valve in horizontal version with L-bore, see Fig. 7.
Schematics of BR 26x, 4-way ball valve in horizontal version with double L-bore, see Fig. 8
Fig. 1 - 3-way ball valve
in horizontal version
Fig. 2 - Schematics of the switching functions of BR 26l, 3-way ball valve in horizontal version with L-bore pattern
Fig. 3 - Schematics of the switching functions of BR 26t, 3-way ball valve in horizontal version with T-bore pattern
Fig. 4 - 3-way ball valve
in vertical version
Fig. 5 - Schematics of the switching functions of BR 26v, 3-way ball valve in vertical version with L-bore pattern
Fig. 6 - 4-way ball valve
in horizontal version
Fig. 7 - Schematics of the switching functions of BR 26x, 4-way ball valve in horizontal version with L-bore pattern
Fig. 8 - Schematics of the switching functions of BR 26x, 4-way ball valve in horizontal version with double L-bore
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5. Pressure check in pipeline section
The pressure check of valves has already been carried out by the manufacturer. To check the pressure of a section of pipeline
with installed valves, the following points must be observed:
Carefully flush newly installed pipes to remove any foreign material.
Valve OPEN: The test pressure should not exceed the value 1.5 x PN (see nameplate).
Valve CLOSED: The test pressure should not exceed the value 1.1 x PN (see nameplate).
If a valve leaks, see section 7 <Troubleshooting>.
6. Standard operation and maintenance
Normal manual force is sufficient to operate the manual operation. It is not permissible to use extensions to increase the
operating torque.
The shaft is sealed with a V-ring packing preloaded with a set of spring washers and does not require any maintenance.
Regular maintenance work on the ball valves is not necessary. But, on checking the pipeline section, there should be no
leakage at the flanged and bolted connections of the valve body or at the shaft packing.
If a valve leaks, proceed as described in section 7 <Troubleshooting>.
7. Troubleshooting
Observe the safety instructions listed in section 2 on troubleshooting.
Warning
To remove a valve from a pipeline containing dangerous media and to take it out of the plant:
Decontaminate the valves properly first.
Type of fault
Action to be taken
Comment
Leak at the connection
to the pipeline
Tighten flange bolts.
If the medium leaks out at the flanges even after tightening the flange bolts:
Remove the valve (observing the instructions in section 2.3 <Particular hazards>)
and replace the gaskets.
Note 1:
When ordering spare parts,
include all the specifications
listed in the valve designation.
Only use original parts from
Pfeiffer.
Note 2:
If, after removing the valve
from the pipeline, it is found
that the body and/or internal
parts are not sufficiently
resistant to the process
medium, select parts made of
a suitable material.
Leak at the connection
between valve body
parts
Tighten bolts/screws with a torque wrench, see Pfeiffer repair instructions <EB26l>
If the valve still leaks:
Remove the valve (observing the instructions in section 2.3 <Particular hazards>)
and replace the gaskets. Contact Pfeiffer for spare parts and necessary instructions.
Leak at the shaft
packing
Remove the valve (observing the instructions in section 2.3 <Particular hazards>),
dismantle the valve and replace the shaft packing. Contact Pfeiffer for spare parts
and necessary instructions.
No tight shut-off when
the valve is closed
Remove the valve (observing the instructions in section 2. 3 <Particular hazards >)
and check it.
If the valve is damaged:
If it must be repaired, remove the valve, observing section 2.3 <Particular hazards>.
Contact Pfeiffer for spare parts and necessary instructions.
Malfunction
If the valve is damaged:
If it must be repaired, remove the valve, observing section 2.3 <Particular hazards>.
Contact Pfeiffer for spare parts and necessary instructions.
If a pneumatic actuator
with springs must be
removed from the valve
Caution: Risk of injury
Before removing the actuator from the valve, disconnect the
signal pressure.

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8. Further information
Contact the address below for the listed <Data sheets> and <Repair instructions> as well as further information.
Pfeiffer Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH
Hooghe Weg 41 •47906 Kempen •Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0 •Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] •Internet: www.pfeiffer-armaturen.com
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