VAT 162 Series Assembly instructions

Installation, Operating &
Maintenance Instructions
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Pendulum valve
with single acting pneumatic actuator and closing spring (NC)
Series 162
DN 63 – 550 mm (I. D. 2½" – 22")
This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers:
162..-....-....
Sample picture

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Imprint
Manufacturer
VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Website:
Phone:
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Email:
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Publisher VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Editor VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
Print VAT Vakuumventile AG, CH-9469 Haag, Switzerland
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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
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Contents
1 Description of product........................................................................5
1.1 Identification of product....................................................................................5
1.2 Use of product.................................................................................................5
1.3 Related documents..........................................................................................5
1.4 Important information.......................................................................................5
1.5 Technical data.................................................................................................5
2 Safety ...................................................................................................6
2.1 Compulsory reading material...........................................................................6
2.2 Danger levels ..................................................................................................6
2.3 Personnel qualifications...................................................................................7
2.4 Safety labels....................................................................................................7
3 Design and Function...........................................................................8
3.1 Design.............................................................................................................8
3.2 Function..........................................................................................................8
4 Installation...........................................................................................9
4.1 Unpacking.......................................................................................................9
4.2 Installation into the system...............................................................................9
4.2.1 Admissible forces and bending moments...........................................11
4.3 Compressed air connection ...........................................................................12
4.4 Electrical connection......................................................................................12
5 Operation...........................................................................................13
5.1 Normal operation...........................................................................................13
5.2 Operation under increased temperature.........................................................13
5.3 Behavior in case of compressed air pressure drop.........................................13
5.4 Behavior in case of power failure...................................................................13
5.4.1 Manual emergency operation.............................................................14
5.5 3-position actuator (optional) .........................................................................15
5.5.1 3-position actuator control logic .........................................................15
5.5.2 Adjustment procedure of third position...............................................15
5.6 Trouble shooting............................................................................................16
6 Maintenance ......................................................................................17
6.1 Maintenance intervals....................................................................................17
6.2 Lubrication specifications...............................................................................18
6.3 Tightening torque specifications.....................................................................18
6.4 Required tools...............................................................................................18
6.5 Replacement of valve gate unit......................................................................18
7 Repairs...............................................................................................21
8 Dismounting and Storage.................................................................22
8.1 Dismounting..................................................................................................23
8.2 Storage .........................................................................................................23

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9 Packaging and Transport................................................................. 24
9.1 Packaging.....................................................................................................25
9.2 Transport ......................................................................................................25
10 Disposal............................................................................................. 26
11 Spare parts........................................................................................ 27
12 Appendix ........................................................................................... 28
12.1 Assembly drawing.........................................................................................28

Series 162 DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
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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.:
162 . . - . . . . - . . . . / . . . .
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 (DN 63 – 100) Protective cover
T-9001-156 (DN 160 – 550) Protective cover
Table 2-1

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3 Design and Function
3.1 Design
1 Flange with O-ring
2 Valve body
3 Bonnet
4 Actuator
Figure 3-1
3.2 Function
When closing the pendulum valve the gate moves into the optically closed position, then the
sealing ring moves towards the gate and seals the valve; see «Figure 3-2».
1 Gate
2 Sealing ring
3 Gate seal
4 Dynamic seal
5 Sealing pneumatics
6 Actuator shaft
7 Pneumatic actuator
Valve seat side
Figure 3-2
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
4
3
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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.
WARNING
Heavy weight
Physical overstraining.
Use a crane to lift the product.
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.
The valve can be lifted only at the eyebolt threats;
see dimensional drawing.
1. Lift valve carefully and put it down on a clean surface or mount it to a clean system.
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 and compressed air 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.
Make sure the length of the flange screws is suitable.
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».
The valve seat side is marked with the symbol «∇» on flange «A».
3. Lift the valve to the mounting position.
4. Mount the four screws (3) according to «Figure 4-1», evenly in crosswise order until the
seal touches the sealing surface.
5. Tighten all screws with the torques appropriate for their property classes.
1 Flange A
2 Flange B
3 Screws
Figure 4-1
3
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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; see «Table 4-1»
below.
The following forces or bending moments are admissible:
DN (nom. I. D.) Axial tensile or com-
pressive force «FA» Bending moment «M»
mm inch N lbf Nm lbf ·ft
63–100 2½–4 1000 220 40 30
160–200 6-8 2000 440 80 60
250 10 2500 550 100 75
320 12 3000 660 120 90
350 14 3500 770 140 105
400 16 4000 900 160 120
500–550 20–22 5000 1100 180 130
If a combination of both forces («FA» and «M») occurs, the values
mentioned above are invalid. Please contact VAT for more
information.
Table 4-1
F
A
M

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4.3 Compressed air connection
WARNING
Valve in open position
Risk of injury when compressed air is connected to the valve.
Connect compressed air only when:
– valve is installed in the vacuum system
– moving parts cannot be touched
Use clean, dry or slightly oiled air only.
Admissible air pressure range, see product data sheet.
1. Connect compressed air according to the product data sheet and dimensional drawing.
4.4 Electrical connection
DANGER
Electric shock
Parts being under voltage will result in serious injury or death.
Do not touch parts being under voltage.
NOTICE
Wrong voltage
Electrical components may get damaged.
Supply electrical components with the correct voltage.
1. Connect solenoid valve according to the product data sheet and dimensional drawing.
2. Connect position indicator according to the product data sheet and dimensional
drawing.
3. Connect heater (option) according to the product data sheet and dimensional drawing.

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5 Operation
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.
5.1 Normal operation
Valve is opened pneumatically and closed by a spring (NC).
5.2 Operation under increased temperature
Maximum allowed temperature, see product data sheet.
5.3 Behavior in case of compressed air pressure drop
See product data sheet.
5.4 Behavior in case of power failure
See product data sheet.

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5.4.1 Manual emergency operation
WARNING
Movable parts
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Keep human body parts away from movable parts.
Standard solenoid valve
Press push-button: valve opens
Release push-button: valve closes
Solenoid valve with lockable emergency operation (option)
Standard solenoid valve with
manual emergency operation
(5)
Solenoid valve in “NORMAL”
position Solenoid valve in “MANUAL” position (push and turn 90°)
Figure 5-1
5

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5.5 3-position actuator (optional)
5.5.1 3-position actuator control logic
5.5.2 Adjustment procedure of third position
1. Remove complete air pressure supply from the gate valve actuator.
2. Unlock clamping screw (3).
3. Turn the adjustment screw (4) clockwise (closing direction) or counter-clockwise
(opening direction) to adjust the third position.
4. Lock clamping screw (3).
5. Apply air-pressure according to chapter «5.5.1 3-position actuator control logic» to
move the gate into the intermediate position. Repeat item 1 to 4 until required third
position is adjusted.
1 SV “V1”
2 SV “V2”
3 Clamping
screw
4 Adjustment
screw
Figure 5-2
Without
solenoid valve
With
solenoid valve
Gate position Air inlet port Gate position Solenoid
OPEN MID V1 V2
Open
+
-
Open
+
-
Intermediate
-
+
Intermediate
-
+
Close
-
-
Close
-
-
+
=
Air pressure applied on specific port
+
=
Power on coil
-
=
Air pressure not applied specific port
-
=
No power on coil

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5.6 Trouble shooting
Failure Check Action See
Valve does not
close / open Air pressure Connect compressed air «4.3 Compressed air connection»
Operating
pressure Adjust operating pressure Product data sheet
Voltage at
solenoid valve Connect voltage «4.4 Electrical connection»
Leak at gate Gate seal all
right? Replace valve gate «6.5 Replacement of valve gate unit»
Gate damaged or
contaminated? Replace valve gate «6.5 Replacement of valve gate unit»
Operating
pressure Adjust operating pressure Product data sheet
Leak at body Bonnet seal and
sealing surface all
right?
Clean sealing
surface, if
necessary,
replace bonnet
seal
«6.5 Replacement of valve
gate unit»
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
Heavy weight
Physical overstraining.
Use a crane to lift the valve insert.
WARNING
Hazardous components
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Before starting maintenance:
– disconnect compressed air supply
– 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 mechanism unit; see chapter «6.5 Replacement of valve gate unit».
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.

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6.2 Lubrication specifications
Location Description Amount of vacuum grease [ml / gram]
DN
63
–
100
DN 160
DN 2
00
–
250
DN 320
DN
350
–
55
0
L1 Lubrication of dynamic
seal 0.1 / 0.2 0.15 / 0.3 0.2 / 0.4 0.3 / 0.6 0.4 / 0.8
L2 Lubrication of bonnet
seal 0.05 / 0.1 0.05 / 0.1 0.1 / 0.2 0.1 / 0.2 0.1 / 0.2
Table 6-1
6.3 Tightening torque specifications
Location Description Torque [Nm / Lbf ·ft]
DN 63
–
100
DN 160
DN 200
DN 25
0
DN
32
0
–
55
0
T1 Tightening torque of
bonnet screws 6 / 4.4 6 / 4.4 6 / 4.4 14.5 / 10.7 16 / 11.8
Table 6-2
6.4 Required tools
•Torque wrench according «Table 6-2»
•Cleanroom wiper soaked with alcohol (2% methyl ethyl ketone)
•O-Ring removal tool; see «Table 11-1» on page 27
Figure 6-1
6.5 Replacement of valve gate unit
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.
Numbers in brackets refer to the drawings in chapter «12.1 Assembly drawing».
Pay attention! Remove the bonnet (19) only if the valve is in closed position.
1. Vent the chamber on either side to atmosphere pressure.
2. Close the valve (valve require 5 – 7 bar compressed air).
3. Remove the bonnet screws (15).
4. Remove the bonnet carefully (19).
5. Place the bonnet (19) on a clean and flat surface.
Be sure that compressed air is applied to the in port of the solenoid valve.
6. Open the valve with the emergency button from solenoid valve; see chapter
«5.4.1 Manual emergency operation».
Pendulum gate (1) swing out, step back from the valve.
7. Remove the gate fixation screw (17).
8. Pull out the gate (1) from the actuator shaft (20).
9. Place the gate (1) on a clean surface.
Push the service button during this step; see «Figure 12-1» on page 28 and unlock the
sealing ring (2) by moving / turning into the “Unlock” position.
10. Remove the sealing ring (2) from the valve body (18).
11. Place the sealing ring (2) on a clean surface.
12. Remove the gate seal (7) and the dynamic seal (3) from the sealing ring (2); use O-ring
removal tool.
13. Clean the sealing ring (2), the dynamic seal (3) and the gate seal (7); use cleanroom
wiper.
14. Replace the gate seal (7) and / or the dynamic seal (3) of the sealing ring (2) if
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15. Uniformly lubricate the dynamic seal (3) with the amount of grease specified in chapter
«6.2 Lubrication specifications»; lubrication location L1.
16. Install the dynamic seal (3) on the sealing ring (2).
17. Install the gate seal (7) into the sealing ring (2).
18. Clean the gate (1) especially the sealing surfaces of the gate; use cleanroom wiper.
19. Clean the valve body (18) and especially sealing surfaces of the dynamic seal (3) of the
valve body (18); use cleanroom wiper.
Do not directly expose the rotary feedthrough or the piston feedthroughs to
an air stream. Hazard of grease contamination of the valve.
20. Insert the sealing ring (2) into the valve body (18).
Push the service button during this step; see «Figure 12-1» on page 28 and lock the
sealing ring (2) by moving / turning into the “Lock” position.
21. Locate the gate (1) on the actuator shaft (20) below the alignment piece (16).
22. Push the gate (1) into the direction of the actuator axis to the hard stop.
23. Fasten the gate fixation screw (17) according the type of the screw.
24. Close the valve with the emergency button from solenoid valve;
see «5.4.1 Manual emergency operation».
Swinging pendulum gate, step back from the valve.
25. Remove the bonnet seal (10) with an O-ring removal tool from the bonnet (19).
26. Clean the bonnet seal (10) with cleanroom wiper or replace the bonnet seal (10) if
necessary.
27. Clean the bonnet O-ring groove with cleanroom wiper.
28. Uniformly lubricate the bonnet seal (10) with the amount of grease specified in chapter
«6.2 Lubrication specifications»; lubrication location L2.
29. Install the lubricated bonnet seal (10).
30. Clean the bonnet sealing surface at the valve body (18); use cleanroom wiper.
31. Install the bonnet (19).
32. Fasten the bonnet screws (15) with the appropriate torque specified in chapter
«6.3 Tightening torque specifications»; location T1.
Valve is ready for use.