VAT 010 Series Assembly instructions

Installation, Operating &
Maintenance Instructions
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Mini UHV gate valve
with manual actuator
Series 010
DN 16 – 50 mm (I. D. ⅝" – 2")
This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers:
010 .. - .... - ....
Sample picture

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Manufacturer
VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Website:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
www.vatvalve.com
[phone]
[phone]
[email protected]om
Publisher VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Editor VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Print VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Copyright © VAT Vakuumventile AG 2014
No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any way (photo-
copies, microfilms or any other reproduction processes) nor may it be
manipulated with electronic systems, duplicated or distributed without
written permission from VAT. Offenders are liable to pay damages.
The original VAT firmware and updated state of the art versions of the
VAT firmware are intended for use with VAT products. The VAT firmware
contains a limited, time unlimited user license. The VAT firmware may not
be used for purposes other than those intended nor is it permitted to
make copies of the VAT firmware. In particular, it is strictly forbidden to
give copies of the VAT firmware to other people.
The use of trade names, brand names, trademarks, etc. in these
Instructions does not entitle third parties to consider these names to be
unprotected and to use them freely. This is in accordance with the
meaning of the laws and acts covering brand names and trademarks.

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Contents
1 Description of product........................................................................4
1.1 Identification of product....................................................................................4
1.2 Use of product.................................................................................................4
1.3 Related documents..........................................................................................4
1.4 Important information.......................................................................................4
1.5 Technical data.................................................................................................4
2 Safety ...................................................................................................5
2.1 Compulsory reading material...........................................................................5
2.2 Danger levels ..................................................................................................5
2.3 Personnel qualifications...................................................................................6
2.4 Safety labels....................................................................................................6
3 Design and Function...........................................................................7
3.1 Design.............................................................................................................7
3.2 Function..........................................................................................................7
4 Installation...........................................................................................8
4.1 Unpacking.......................................................................................................8
4.2 Installation into the system...............................................................................8
4.2.1 Admissible forces and bending moments...........................................10
4.4 Electrical connection......................................................................................11
5 Operation...........................................................................................12
5.1 Normal operation...........................................................................................12
5.2 Operation under increased temperature.........................................................12
5.3 Trouble shooting............................................................................................13
6 Maintenance ......................................................................................14
6.1 Maintenance intervals....................................................................................14
6.2 Required tools...............................................................................................14
6.3 Cleaning of gate............................................................................................15
6.4 Replacement of gate .....................................................................................17
7 Repairs...............................................................................................19
8 Dismounting and Storage.................................................................20
8.1 Dismounting..................................................................................................21
8.2 Storage .........................................................................................................21
9 Packaging and Transport.................................................................22
9.1 Packaging .....................................................................................................23
9.2 Transport.......................................................................................................23
10 Disposal.............................................................................................24
11 Spare parts ........................................................................................25

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT Series
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1 Description of product
1.1 Identification of product
The fabrication number and order number are fixed on the product directly or by means of
an identification plate.
made in Switzerland
Fabrication No.:
010 . .- . . . .- . . . ./ . . . .
A - . . . . . .
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Fabrication number
Order number
1.2 Use of product
Use product for clean and dry vacuum applications only. Other applications are only allowed
with the written permission of VAT.
1.3 Related documents
•Product data sheet
•Dimensional drawing
1.4 Important information
This symbol points to a very important statement that requires particular
attention.
Example
:
VAT disclaims any liability for damages resulting from inappropriate packaging.
1.5 Technical data
See product data sheet and dimensional drawing.

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2 Safety
2.1 Compulsory reading material
Read this chapter prior to performing any work with or on the product. It contains important
information that is significant for your own personal safety. This chapter must have been
read and understood by all persons who perform any kind of work with or on the product
during any stage of its serviceable life.
NOTICE
Lack of knowledge
Failing to read this manual may result in property damage.
Firstly, read manual.
These Installation, Operating & Maintenance Instructions are an integral part
of a comprehensive documentation belonging to a complete technical
system. They must be stored together with the other documentation and
accessible for anybody who is authorized to work with the system at any
time.
2.2 Danger levels
DANGER
High risk
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Medium risk
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Low risk
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
Command
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.

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2.3 Personnel qualifications
WARNING
Unqualified personnel
Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work.
2.4 Safety labels
Label Part No. Location on valve
T-9001-155 Protective cover
Table 2-1

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3 Design and Function
3.1 Design
1 Sealing surface
2 Valve body
3 Bonnet flange
4 Actuator
Figure 3-1
3.2 Function
The valve features the MONOVAT sealing technology and a manual actuator;
see «Figure 3-2».
1 Valve body
2 MONOVAT gate
3 Vulcanized seal
4 Bonnet seal
5 Bellows
Valve seat side
Figure 3-2

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4 Installation
WARNING
Unqualified personnel
Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work.
4.1 Unpacking
•
Make sure that the supplied products are in accordance with your order.
•Inspect the quality of the supplied products visually. If it does not meet
your requirements, please contact VAT immediately.
•Store the original packaging material. It may be useful if products must be
returned to VAT.
4.2 Installation into the system
WARNING
Movable parts
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Do not connect or supply electrical power before the product is completely
mounted in the system.
NOTICE
Contamination
Product may get contaminated.
Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product.

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NOTICE
Inappropriate tools
Sealing surfaces may get damaged.
Do not use sharp-edged tools.
NOTICE
Wrong tightening torque
Valve body and screws may get damaged.
Use tightening torque according the size of the screws.
NOTICE
Too long screws
Valve body may get deformed and / or malfunctions may occur.
Use only screws recommended by VAT.
Maximum screw-in depth:
Valve Maximum screw-in depth «X» in mm
Nom. I. D. Flanges
mm inch CF-F metric CF-F UNF
16 ⅝X = 7 7
25 1 X = N/A N/A
40 1½ X = 7 7
50 2 X = N/A N/A
Table 4-1
1. Remove protective covers from body flanges.
2. Clean sealing surfaces and seals of both flanges;
see (1) and (2) according to «Figure 4-1» on page 10.
The valve seat side is marked with the symbol «
∇
» on flange «A».
3. Put valve to the mounting position.
4. Mount the 6 screws (or clamping ring) according to «Figure 4-1» on page 10, evenly in
crosswise order until the seal touches the sealing surface.
5. Tighten all screws with a torques appropriate for their property classes.
x

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1 Flange A
2 Flange B
3 Thread in flange
Figure 4-1
4.2.1 Admissible forces and bending moments
Forces from evacuating the system, from the weight of other components or
from baking can lead to deformation of the valve body and to malfunction of
the valve. The stress has to be relieved by suitable means, e.g. bellows
sections.
The following forces or moments are admissible:
DN (nom. I. D.) Axial tensile or com-
pressive force «FA» Bending moment «M»
mm inch N lbf Nm lbf ·ft
16
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500 112 30 22
25 1 500 112 30 22
40 1½ 500 112 30 22
50 2 500 112 30 22
If a combination of both forces («FA» and «M») occurs, the values
mentioned above are invalid. Please contact VAT for more
information.
Table 4-2

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4.4 Electrical connection
NOTICE
Wrong voltage
Electrical components may get damaged.
Supply electrical components with the correct voltage.
1. Connect heater (option) according to the product data sheet and dimensional drawing.

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WARNING
Unqualified personnel
Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work.
WARNING
Movable parts
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Do not operate before product is installed completely into the vacuum system.
WARNING
Hot surfaces
Risk of burning when touching hot surfaces.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
5.1 Normal operation
Valve is opened and closed manually.
5.2 Operation under increased temperature
Maximum allowed temperature, see product data sheet.
Note:
After bake-out check and re-torque the bonnet screws. Do tighten screws crosswise!
Necessary torque of screws for DN 16 – DN 50; 10 Nm / 7.4 lbf ·ft.

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5.3 Trouble shooting
Failure Check Action See
Leak at gate Gate seal all
right? Cleaning valve gate «6.3 Cleaning of gate»
Gate damaged or
contaminated? Replace valve gate «6.4 Replacement of gate»
Leak at body Bonnet seal and
sealing surface
all right?
Clean sealing
surface and
replace bonnet
seal
«6.3 Cleaning of gate»
Bellows all right? Contact VAT www.vatvalve.com
Table 5-1
If you need any further information, please contact one of our service centers. You will find
the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.

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6 Maintenance
WARNING
Unqualified personnel
Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work.
WARNING
Hazardous components
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Before starting maintenance:
– disconnect electrical power supply
WARNING
Movable parts
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Keep human body parts away from movable parts.
6.1 Maintenance intervals
Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during the
specified cycles; see product data sheet. After these cycles, VAT recommends replacing
the gate; see chapter «6.4 Replacement of gate».
For more information or a general overhaul please contact one of our service centers. You
will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.
6.2 Required tools
•Torque wrench; 10 Nm
•Cleanroom wiper soaked with alcohol (2% methyl ethyl ketone)
•Punch tool; 3 mm
•Allen wrench; 4 mm

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6.3 Cleaning of gate
NOTICE
Contamination
Make sure that the supplied spare parts are in accordance with your order.
Product may get contaminated.
Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product.
NOTICE
Inappropriate tools
Sealing surfaces may get damaged.
Do not use sharp-edged tools.
1 Body
26 Actuator
33 Gate
27 Bonnet flange
61 Bonnet seal
64 Bonnet screws
65 Pin
Figure 6-1

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1. Close the valve.
2. Vent chambers on either side to atmospheric pressure.
3. Remove bonnet screws (64); see «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
4. Withdraw actuator / mechanism unit carefully from body; see «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
Do not touch the body wall.
5. Clean gate seal (33) and replace bonnet seal (61); see «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
6. Clean seat and bonnet seal surface of the valve body (1); see «Figure 6-1» on page 15,
with cleanroom wiper.
7. Insert actuator / mechanism unit into body without touching the body wall.
8. Mount screws (64) according to «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
9. Tighten screws (64) in crosswise order (from inside to outside) with a torque of
10 Nm / 7.4 lbf · ft.
Valve is ready for use.

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6.4 Replacement of gate
1. Close the valve.
2. Vent chambers on either side to atmospheric pressure.
3. Remove bonnet screws (64); see «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
4. Withdraw actuator / mechanism unit carefully from body; see «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
Do not touch the body wall.
Tool (remove pin; borehole 1) Tool (insert pin; borehole 2) Orientation slot opening
Figure 6-2
5. The pin (65) is removed by using borehole 1from tool (57); see «Figure 6-2».
6. Clamp the shaft by means of tool (57) according drawing; see «Figure 6-2».
7. Make sure that the tool is clamped with borehole 1onto the shaft before removing pin;
see «Figure 6-2».
8. Remove pin (65) using a 3 mm punch tool.
9. Release tool (57) from shaft.
10. Exchange the gate maintaining the correct orientation.
11. The pin (65) is inserted by using borehole 2from tool (57); see «Figure 6-2».
12. Clamp the shaft by means of tool (57) according drawing; see «Figure 6-2».
13. Insert new pin (65) into borehole 2from tool (57) and make sure that the slot opening of
the pin is in the direction of the gate /actuator. An incorrect orientated pin may result in
a damage of the valve; see «Figure 6-2».

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14. Insert pin (65) using 3 mm punch tool.
15. Release tool (57) from shaft.
16. Make sure that pin (65) is fully inside the shaft and does not protrude.
17. Clean bonnet seal surface and replace bonnet seal (61); see «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
18. Insert actuator / mechanism unit into body without touching the body wall.
19. Mount screws (64) according to «Figure 6-1» on page 15.
20. Tighten screws (64) in crosswise order (from inside to outside) with a torque of
10 Nm / 7.4 lbf · ft.
Valve is ready for use.

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7 Repairs
Repairs may only be carried out by the VAT service staff. In exceptional cases, the
customer is allowed to carry out the repairs, but only with the prior consent of VAT.
Please contact one of our service centers. You will find the addresses on our website
www.vatvalve.com.

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WARNING
Unqualified personnel
Inappropriate handling may cause serious injury or property damage.
Only qualified personnel are allowed to carry out the described work.
WARNING
Hazardous components
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Before dismounting the product
– disconnect electrical power supply
WARNING
Movable parts
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Keep human body parts away from movable parts.
WARNING
Hot surfaces
Risk of burning when touching hot surfaces.
Touch hot surfaces only if the valve has cooled down.
NOTICE
Contamination
Product may get contaminated.
Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product.