Stübbe C 10 Series User manual

Ball valve
Operating manual Series C 10
Version BA-2022.08.16 EN
Print-No. 302 451
TR MA DE Rev001
STÜBBE GmbH & Co. KG
Hollwieser Straße 5
32602 Vlotho
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: co[email protected]m
Internet: www.stuebbe.com
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 About this document ............................... 3
1.1 Target groups ................................. 3
1.2 Other applicable documents ................ 3
1.3 Warnings and symbols ....................... 3
2 Safety instructions ................................. 4
2.1 Intended use .................................. 4
2.2 General safety instructions .................. 4
2.2.1 Obligations of the operating company ...... 4
2.2.2 Obligations of personnel ..................... 4
2.3 Specific hazards .............................. 4
2.3.1 Hazardous media ............................ 4
3 Layout and Function ............................... 4
3.1 Marking ....................................... 4
3.1.1 Name plate ................................... 4
3.2 Description .................................... 5
3.3 Assembly ..................................... 5
3.3.1 C10 manual ................................... 5
3.3.2 C10 electric drive ............................. 5
3.3.3 C10 pneumatic drive ......................... 5
4 Transport, Storage and Disposal ................. 6
4.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery .. .. .. 6
4.2 Transportation ................................ 6
4.3 Storage ....................................... 6
4.4 Disposal ....................................... 6
5 Installation and connection ....................... 7
5.1 Preparations for installation ................. 7
5.2 Planning pipelines ............................ 7
5.3 Installing fitting in pipe ....................... 7
5.3.1 Connection with flange ...................... 7
5.3.2 Connection with sockets, spigot ends or
female threads ............................... 7
5.4 Drive and limit switch box ................... 8
5.5 Connection ................................... 8
5.5.1 Electrical connection ......................... 8
5.5.2 Pneumatic connection ....................... 8
5.5.3 Check sense of rotation of drive ............ 9
5.6 Performing the hydrostatic test .............. 9
6Operation ............................................ 9
6.1 Commissioning ............................... 9
6.2 Emergency manual operation ............... 9
7 Maintenance ......................................... 10
7.1 Servicing ...................................... 10
7.2 Maintenance .................................. 10
7.2.1 Removing fitting .............................. 10
7.2.2 Fixing leaks in the port ....................... 10
7.2.3 Fix leakage at ball valve stem ............... 10
7.3 Replacement parts and return .............. 10
8 Troubleshooting .................................... 11
9 Appendix ............................................. 12
9.1 Technical specifications ...................... 12
9.2 Flange installation ............................ 12
9.3 Operating torques ............................ 12
9.4 Replacement parts ........................... 13
List of figures
Fig. 1 Name plate (example) ....................... 4
Fig. 2 C10 manual ................................... 5
Fig. 3 C10 electric drive ............................. 5
Fig. 4 C10 pneumatic drive ......................... 5
Fig. 5 Attach lifting gear (example) ................ 6
Fig. 6 Electric drive .................................. 8
Fig. 7 Pneumatic drive .............................. 8
Fig. 8 Connect pneumatics ......................... 8
Fig. 9 Tightening torques ........................... 12
Fig. 10 Replacement parts ........................... 13
List of tables
Tab. 1 Other application documents, purpose and
where found .................................. 3
Tab. 2 Warnings and symbols ....................... 3
Tab. 3 Control pressure connections ............... 8
Tab. 4 Troubleshooting .............................. 11
Tab. 5 Tightening torques ........................... 12
Tab. 6 Operating torques ............................ 12
Tab. 7 Replacement parts ........................... 13
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About this document
1 About this document
This manual
• is part of the fitting
• applies to all series referred to
• describes safe and proper operation during all operating
phases
1.1 Target groups
Operating company
• Responsibilities:
– Keep this manual available at the place of operation,
also for future use.
– Ensure that employees read and observe this manual
and other applicable documents, especially the safety
instructions and warnings.
– Observe any additional country-specific rules and reg-
ulations that relate to the system.
Qualified personnel, fitter
• Mechanics qualification:
– Qualified employees with additional training for fitting
the respective pipework
• Electrical qualification:
– Qualified electrician
• Responsibility:
– Read, observe and follow this manual and the other
applicable documents, especially all safety instructions
and warnings.
1.2 Other applicable documents
Resistance lists
Resistance of materialsusedtochemicals
www.stuebbe.com/pdf/300051.pdf
Data sheet
Technical data and conditions of operation
www.stuebbe.com/pdf/302457.pdf
CE declaration of conformity
Conformity with standards
www.stuebbe.com/pdf/300168.pdf
Electric drive operating manual
Limit switch box operating manual
Tab. 1 Other application documents, purpose
and where found
1.3 Warnings and symbols
Symbol Meaning
• Immediate acute risk
• Death, serious bodily harm
• Potentially acute risk
• Death, serious bodily harm
• Potentially hazardous situation
• Minor injury
• Potentially hazardous situation
• Material damage
Safety warning sign
Take note of all information
highlighted by the safety warning
sign and follow the instructions to
avoid injury or death.
Instruction
1., 2., ... Multiple-step instructions
Precondition
→Cross reference
Information, notes
Tab. 2 Warnings and symbols
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Layout and Function
2 Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages caused
by disregarding any of the documentation.
2.1 Intended use
• Only use the fitting to shut off pipes for appropriate media
(→ Resistance list).
• Adhere to the operating limits (→ Data sheet).
• When using media that contains solids, the wear increases.
2.2 General safety instructions
Read and observe the following regulations before carrying
out any work.
2.2.1 Obligations of the operating company
Safety-conscious working
• Only operate the fitting if it is in perfect technical condition
and only use it as intended, remaining aware of safety and
risks, and adhering to the instructions in this manual.
• Ensure that the following safety aspects are observed and
monitored:
– Intended use
– Statutory or other safety and accident-prevention reg-
ulations
– Safety regulations governing the handling of haz-
ardous substances
– Applicable standards and guidelines in the country
where the pump is operated
• Make personal protective equipment available.
Qualified personnel
• Ensure all personnel tasked with work on the fitting have
read and understood this manual and all other applicable
documents, especially the safety, maintenance and repair
information, before they start any work.
• Organize responsibilities, areas of competence and the
supervision of personnel.
• The following work should be carried out by specialist tech-
nicians only:
– Installation, repair and maintenance work
– Work on the electrical system
• Make sure that personnel to be trained only
work on the fitting under the supervision of specialist tech-
nicians.
2.2.2 Obligations of personnel
• Observe the instructions on the fitting and keep them leg-
ible, e.g. name plate and identification marking for fluid
connections.
• Only carry out work on the fitting if the following require-
ments are met:
– System is empty
– System has been flushed
– System is depressurized
– System has cooled down
– System is secured against being switched back on
again
• Do not modify the fitting in any way.
2.3 Specific hazards
2.3.1 Hazardous media
• When handling hazardous media (e.g. hot, flammable,
explosive, toxic, hazardous to health or the environment),
observe the safety regulations for the handling of haz-
ardous substances.
• Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
• Collect leaking pumped liquid and residues in a safe man-
ner and dispose of them in accordance with environmental
regulations.
3 Layout and Function
3.1 Marking
3.1.1 Name plate
PVC-U • FKM+
1
2
3
4
C10
PN/DN 10 / 40
Id No 147700
1407-87345 5
Hollwieser Str. 5, DE-32602 Vlotho
Fig. 1 Name plate (example)
1Type
2IDnumber
3 Nominal pressure [bar] / Nominal diameter [mm]
4 Materials (body, ball seals, other gaskets)
5 Date of manufacture - Series number
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Layout and Function
3.2 Description
Manually, electrically or pneumatically driven ball valve for
shutting off pipes.
• Optional flow direction
• Optional installation position
– Position electric drive laterally or over the fitting.
• Opening angle OPEN/CLOSE 90°
• Connection variants available
– Female thread
–Flange
– socket end for solvent welding
– fusion socket end
– Fusion spigot end
3.3 Assembly
3.3.1 C10 manual
1
2
3
4
Fig. 2 C10 manual
1 T-handle
2 Union nut
3 Insert (here socket)
4 Housing with ball
3.3.2 C10 electric drive
2
3
4
5
6
1
Fig. 3 C10 electric drive
1 T-handle/Position indicator
2 Electric drive
3 Insert (here flange)
4 Housing with ball
5 Union nut
6 Bracket
3.3.3 C10 pneumatic drive
3
4
5
6
2
1
Fig. 4 C10 pneumatic drive
1 Position indicator
2 Pneumatic drive
3 Insert (here flange)
4 Housing with ball
5 Union nut
6 Bracket
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Transport, Storage and Disposal
4 Transport, Storage and
Disposal
4.1 Unpacking and inspection on delivery
1. Unpack the fitting when received and inspect it for trans-
portation damage.
2. Report any transportation damage to the manufacturer
immediately.
3. Ensure that the information on the name plate agrees with
the order/design data.
4. For immediate installation, damage packaging material
according to local regulations.
– For later installation, leave the fitting in the original
packaging.
4.2 Transportation
DANGER
Death or limbs crushed as a result transported items
falling over or tilting.
Do not stand under suspended loads.
Use lifting gear appropriate for the total weight to be trans-
ported. Weight specification (→ data sheet).
Attach lifting gear in accordance with the following diagram.
Fig. 5 Attach lifting gear (example)
Lift the fitting with properly installed lifting gear and position
it at the place of installation.
4.3 Storage
NOTE
Material damage due to inappropriate storage!
Store the fitting properly.
1. Make sure the storage room meets the following condi-
tions:
–Dry
– Frost-free
– Vibration-free
– Not in direct sunlight
– Storage temperature +10 °C to +60 °C
2. Store fitting in “Valve open” state, if possible in the original
packaging.
4.4 Disposal
Plastic parts can be contaminated by poisonous or radioac-
tive media to such an extent that cleaning will not be suffi-
cient.
WARNING
Risk of poisoning and environmental damage from
medium!
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
Before disposing of the fitting:
– Collect escaping medium and dispose separately
according to local regulations.
– Neutralize residues of medium in the fitting.
Remove plastic parts and damage them in accordance with
local regulations.
Dispose of the fitting in accordance with local regulations.
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Installation and connection
5 Installation and connection
5.1 Preparations for installation
1. Ensure the design of the fitting is consistent with the pur-
pose intended:
– Materials used (→ Type plate).
– Medium (→ Order and design data).
2. Ensure the required operating conditions are met:
– Resistance of body and seal material to the medium
(→ resistance lists).
– Media temperature (→ Data sheet).
– Operating pressure (→ Data sheet).
3. Consult with the manufacturer regarding any other use of
the device.
5.2 Planning pipelines
WARNING
Risk of poisoning and environmental damage from
medium!
Leaks due to impermissible pipework forces.
Ensure that the fitting is not subject to any pulling or thrust-
ing forces or bending moments.
1. Plan pipes safely:
– No pulling or thrusting forces
– No bending moments
– Adjust for changes in length due to temperature
changes (compensators, expansion shanks)
– Optional flow direction
– Optional installation position and direction. Position
electric drive laterally or over the fitting.
2. Dimensions (→ Data sheet).
5.3 Installing fitting in pipe
WARNING
Risk of poisoning and environmental damage from
medium!
Leak due to faulty installation.
Installation work on the pipes should only be performed
by technicians who have been specially trained for the
pipework in question.
NOTE
Material damage due to contamination of the fitting!
Make sure no contamination reaches the fitting.
Flush the pipe with a neutral medium.
The fitting is installed according to the connection type of
the pipes.
Any position of the compressed air drive.
Position electric drive laterally or over the fitting.
5.3.1 Connection with flange
1. Open fitting completely.
2. Prepare pipe ends according to connection type.
3. Radially position the fitting and flat seal between the flange
ends.
4. Screw fitting (flange screws, nuts and
washers).
– Observe tightening torques (→ Tab. 5 Tightening
torques, Page 12).
5.3.2 Connection with sockets, spigot ends
or female threads
1. Open fitting completely.
2. Prepare pipe ends according to connection type.
3. Loosen the union nuts on the inserts and push same over
the pipeline end.
4. Connect inserts with pipe ends.
5. Radially push the valve between the pipeline ends and
tighten by hand using the union nuts.
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Installation and connection
5.4 Drive and limit switch box
Limit switch box can only be used with pneumatic drive.
1
2
3
4
Fig. 6 Electric drive
1 Electric drive
2 Cable bushing for power supply / additional limit switch
3 Mounting set
4 Coupling
1
2
3
Fig. 7 Pneumatic drive
1 Pneumatic drive
2 Mounting set
3 Coupling
5.5 Connection
5.5.1 Electrical connection
Connection plan (→ Data sheet).
DANGER
Risk of electrocution!
All electrical work must be carried out by qualified electri-
cians only.
1. Connect limit switch in electric drive
(→ electric drive operating manual).
2. Connect electric drive (→ Electric drive operating manual).
3. Connect limit switch in limit switch box (→ limit switch box
operating manual).
5.5.2 Pneumatic connection
Solenoid pilot valves are available for control of the pneu-
matic drive (→ Operating instructions for pilot valve):
– 3/2-way valve for single-acting drives
– 5/2-way valve for double-acting drives
CAUTION
Risk of injury from compressed air!
All work on the pneumatic system must be carried out by
qualified technicians.
Fig. 8 Connect pneumatics
A Connection A
B Connection B
Connect compressed air lines to the pneumatic drive
(→ Fig. 8 Connect pneumatics, Page 8 ).
Control pressure to
connection
Function
AB
Normally closed (NC) –open
Normally open (NO) –close
Double acting (DA) close open
Tab. 3 Control pressure connections
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Operation
5.5.3 Check sense of rotation of drive
1. Open and close fitting once via drive.
2. Check position of the fitting at the flow indicator:
– Position indicator along the pipe: Fitting opened
5.6 Performing the hydrostatic test
Pressure test using neutral medium, e.g. water.
1. Pressurize the fitting. ensuring:
– Test pressure < permissible system pressure
– Test pressure < 1.5 PN
– Test pressure < PN + 5 bar
2. Check the fitting for leaks.
6 Operation
6.1 Commissioning
Fitting correctly installed and connected
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to medium spraying out!
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
1. Opening and closing the fitting:
– Hand lever/Position indicator along the pipe: Fitting
opened
– Hand lever/Position indicator perpendicular to the pipe:
Fitting closed
2. After the initial stresses due to pressure and operating tem-
perature, check if the fitting is sealed.
6.2 Emergency manual operation
Only with electrically driven ball valve.
1
2
1. Ensure that the electricity supply is interrupted for the elec-
tric drive.
2. Set the clutch switch (2) from AUTO to MAN and hold it.
3. Remove the protective cap (1).
4. Turn the actuator shaft with the aid of an adjustable span-
ner until the fitting is in the desired position.
5. Put the protective cap back on.
6. Set the clutch switch back to AUTO.
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Maintenance
7 Maintenance
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous media liq-
uids!
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
7.1 Servicing
1. Visual and function check (every three months):
– Normal operating conditions unchanged
–Noleaks
– No unusual operating noises or vibrations
2. Ensure that fitting functions properly (opening, closing).
3. Clean the fitting with a moist cloth if necessary.
7.2 Maintenance
DANGER
Risk of electrocution!
All electrical work must be carried out by qualified electri-
cians only.
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous or hot
media!
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
Safely collect the media and dispose of it in accordance
with environmental regulations.
WARNING
Risk of injury during disassembly!
Wear protective gloves, components can be very sharp-
edged due to wear or damage.
Remove components with springs (e.g. pneumatic drive)
carefully, since spring tension can cause components to
be ejected.
7.2.1 Removing fitting
1. Ensure that:
– System is empty
– System has been flushed
– System is depressurized
– System has cooled down
– System is secured against being switched back on
again
2. Remove fitting from the pipe.
3. Decontaminate fitting if required.
– Dead space in the fitting may still contain medium.
7.2.2 Fixing leaks in the port
1. Removing fitting (→ 7.2.1 Removing fitting, Page 10).
2. Replace ball seals and/or ball.
3. Install fitting (→ 5.3 Installing fitting in pipe, Page 7 ).
7.2.3 Fix leakage at ball valve stem
1. Removing fitting (→ 7.2.1 Removing fitting, Page 10).
2. Replace the O-rings on the ball valve stem.
3. Install fitting (→ 5.3 Installing fitting in pipe, Page 7 ).
7.3 Replacement parts and return
1. Have the following information ready to hand when order-
ing spare parts (→ Type plate).
– Fitting type
– ID number
– Nominal pressure and diameter
– Body and seal material
2. Please complete and enclose the document of compliance
for returns
(→ www.stuebbe.com/en/service/download).
3. Use only spare parts from STÜBBE.
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Troubleshooting
8 Troubleshooting
WARNING
Risk of injury and poisoning due to hazardous or hot
media!
Use personal protective equipment when carrying out any
work on the fitting.
Safely collect the media and dispose of it in accordance
with environmental regulations.
Consult with the manufacturer regarding faults which are not
identified in the following table, or which cannot be traced to
the indicated causes.
Error Possible cause Corrective action
Control connections mixed up Connect control connections correctly.
Compressed air connection mixed up
at pneumatic drive
Check compressed air connection and correct
if necessary (→ supplementary instructions
for drives).
Control function is not right
Electrical connection faulty Check electric connect and correct if
necessary (→ supplementary instructions for
limit switch).
Medium is leaking out of the flange Pre-tension of the O-ring too small Retighten flange fittings (→ 9.2 Flange
installation, Page 12).
Medium leakage at the stem O-ring worn Replace fitting.
Ball seals worn
Ball worn
Fixing leaks (→ 7.2.2 Fixing leaks in the port,
Page 10).
Fitting does not close completely
Control pressure too low Check compressed air supply.
Ensure sufficient compressed air (→ data
sheet)
Tab. 4 Troubleshooting
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Appendix
9 Appendix
9.1 Technical specifications
Technical data (→ Data sheet).
9.2 Flange installation
MD
Fig. 9 Tightening torques
Tightening *1) MD [Nm] for the versions
d
[mm]
ND
[mm] Flat sealing
ring
max. 10 bar
max. 40 °C
Profile seal
max. 16 bar
O-ring
max. 16 bar
20 15 10 10 10
25 20 12 12 12
32 25 15 12 12
40 32 20 15 15
50 40 25 15 15
63 50 30 20 20
Tab. 5 Tightening torques
1) Use a torque wrench
9.3 Operating torques
The specified values are standard values for a manually
operated ball valve under the following conditions:
– Water (H2O)
– Media temperature 20 ºC
Torque [Nm] for d [mm]
Material
16 20 25 32 40 50 63
PVC-U / PP –4 5 6 8 10 16
Tab. 6 Operating torques
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Appendix
9.4 Replacement parts
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
1
12 11
10 13 11
10
1199
Fig. 10 Replacement parts
Pos. Piece Designation
1 1 Housing with ball
2 1 T-handle
31 Circlip
4 1 pressure piece
51Radial rotary shaft seal
62 Insert
72 Union nut
82 Radial rotary shaft seal
9 1 Bracket
10 1 Coupling
11 1 Mounting set
12 1 Electric drive
13 1 Pneumatic drive
Tab. 7 Replacement parts
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