VAT 244 Series Assembly instructions

Installation, Operating &
Maintenance Instructions
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Vacuum angle valve
Stainless steel body
with double acting pneumatic actuator
Series 244
DN 100 – 160 mm (I. D. 4” – 6”)
This manual is valid for the following product ordering numbers:
244 - …. - ….
Sample picture

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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
Copyright © VAT Vakuumventile AG 2014
No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any way (photo-
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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........................................................................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.............................................................................10
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 Trouble shooting............................................................................................14
6 Maintenance ......................................................................................15
6.1 Maintenance intervals....................................................................................16
6.2 Required tools...............................................................................................16
6.3 Replacement of vacuum seals.......................................................................17
6.3.1 Dismount actuator / plate assembly....................................................18
6.3.2 Replacement of plate seal..................................................................19
6.3.3 Mount actuator / plate assembly.........................................................19
6.4 Replacement of pneumatic seals...................................................................19
7 Repairs...............................................................................................20
8 Dismounting and Storage.................................................................21
8.1 Dismounting..................................................................................................22
8.2 Storage .........................................................................................................22
9 Packaging and Transport.................................................................23
9.1 Packaging .....................................................................................................24
9.2 Transport.......................................................................................................24

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10 Disposal............................................................................................. 25
11 Spare parts........................................................................................ 26

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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.:
244 . .- . . . .- . . . ./ . . . .
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
DN 100: T-9001-155
DN 160: T-9001-156 On protective foil covering
the valve opening
253198 On valve body or actuators
Table 2-1

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3 Design and Function
3.1 Design
1 Plate seal
2 Dirt removal ring
3 Shaft feedthrough
seal
4 Bonnet seal
Valve seat side
Figure 3-1
3.2 Function
Valve opens and closes pneumatically.

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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.
The protective covers may only be removed immediately before the valve is
mounted into the system. Unprotected sealing surfaces must be treated with
care and keep clean.
NOTICE
Sensitive product
Product will get damaged if not handled carefully.
Handle product with care: Do not touch solid objects when lifting the product.
Put it down on a clean surface or mount it to a clean system.

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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.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Risk of burning when touching hot surfaces.
Take safety measures in order that the valve cannot be touched during
operation. Ensure air circulation of coil.
NOTICE
Contamination
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. Check and carefully clean sealing surfaces of valve flanges and counter flanges.
2. Install valve with connection components appropriate for ISO-K flanges according the
specification of «Table 4-1» on page 11 into account.

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4.2.1 Admissible forces and bending moments
DN (nom. I. D.) Axial tensile or
compressive force «F
A
» Bending moment «M»
mm inch N lbf Nm lbf · ft
100 4 250 56 27 20
160 6 300 68 42 31
A combination of both forces «F
A
» and «M» is not allowed. Please contact VAT.
Angle valve
Table 4-1

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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 wiring diagram in 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.
CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Risk of burning at valve with heater.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
5.1 Normal operation
Valve opens and closes pneumatically.
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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5.5 Trouble shooting
Failure Check Action See
Valve does not
close / open Compressed air connected correctly? Check air pressure Product data sheet
Solenoid valve
connected correctly?
Check electrical
power supply and
wiring Product data sheet
No or wrong
position indicator
signal
Position indicator
connected correctly?
Check electrical
power supply and
wiring Product data sheet
Leak at plate or
body Contamination? Clean or replace seals
Chapter «6.3
Replacement of
vacuum seals»
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 compressed air supply
– disconnect electrical power supply
CAUTION
Hot surfaces
Risk of burning at valve with heater.
Touch hot surfaces only if the valve has cooled down.
NOTICE
Contamination
Product may get contaminated.
Always wear cleanroom gloves when handling the product.
NOTICE
Inappropriate tools
Sealing surfaces and valve plate may get damaged.
Do not use sharp-edged tools.

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6.1 Maintenance intervals
Under clean operating conditions the valve does not require any maintenance during the
specified cycles.
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.
Contamination resulting from the process may impair the function of the
valve and require more frequent maintenance.
6.2 Required tools
•Allen wrench depending on valve size
•Drift punch (Ø5 mm)
•Torque wrench according «Table 6-1» on page 19
•Cleanroom wiper soaked with alcohol (2% methyl ethyl ketone)
•O-Ring removal tool; see «Table 11-1» on page 26
Figure 6-1

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6.3 Replacement of vacuum seals
Figure 6-2
no gap between plate and
shaft admissible!

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6.3.1 Dismount actuator / plate assembly
WARNING
Movable parts
Human body parts may get jammed and severely injured.
Keep human body parts away from movable parts.
The follow item numbers in brackets refer to «Figure 6-2» on page 17.
1. Loosen and remove screws (60) uniformly and in crosswise order.
2. Withdraw actuator / plate assembly carefully from body.
3. Remove bonnet seal (62) from groove by using an O-ring removal tool.
6.3.2 Replacement of shaft feedthrough seal
1. Remove plate (33) from actuator shaft (26/2) by unscrewing the plate. Use an Allen
wrench (size 19 mm) to avoid shaft rotation, plug in a drift punch (diameter 5 mm) into
the radial plate hole and create the loosening torque.
2. Withdraw actuator assembly (26) from feedthrough assembly (15/1).
3. Remove shaft feedthrough seal (15/3) and dirt removal ring (15/4) from groove by using
an O-ring removal tool.
4. Apply vacuum grease on the actuator shaft (26/2; 0.20 g), the new shaft feedthrough
O-ring (15/3; 0.20 g), dirt removal ring (15/4; 0.20 g) and into both O-ring grooves (each
0.80 g) and disperse it.
5. Insert the lubricated shaft feedthrough seal (15/3) and dirt removal ring (15/4) into the
groove.
6. Insert the actuator (26) into the feedthrough assembly (15/1).
Be careful and do not damage the O-rings.
7. Apply 0.20 g vacuum grease on the thread of the actuator shaft (26/2) and screw the
plate (33) to the actuator shaft (apply a 35Nm torque to fasten the thread).
There must not be a gap between the plate (33) and shaft (26/2);
see «Figure 6-2» on page 17.

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6.3.3 Replacement of plate seal
1. Remove plate seal (61) from groove by using an O-ring removal tool.
2. Check sealing surface and clean it with a cleanroom wiper.
3. Put new plate seal (61) on groove and press it into groove at 4 opposite spots.
4. Press remaining sections uniformly into groove.
6.3.4 Mount actuator / plate assembly
1. Check sealing surfaces of bonnet flange / valve seat and clean them with a cleanroom
wiper.
2. Put bonnet seal (62) into body.
3. Insert actuator / plate assembly carefully.
Do not cant
!
4. Fasten screws (60) uniformly and in crosswise order, in 2 to 3 rounds.
DN 100 DN 160
Torque [Nm] 20 20
Table 6-1
After performed leak test the valve is ready for use.
6.4 Replacement of pneumatic seals
Please contact VAT. You will find the addresses on our website www.vatvalve.com.

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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.