BA73E001

Operating and maintenance instruction

Diaphragm Valve

Handwheel, chain wheel, 4kt operating modes

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Table of Contents

Use this operating instruction always in connection with the standard operating
instruction BA01D001!

1 Product description and scope of application

1.1 Diaphragm Valve type B

1.2 Diaphragm Valve type FD

1.3 Diaphragm valves type BG

1.4 Function description

1.5 Design features

1.6 Intended use

1.7 Admissible operation

1.8 Inadmissible operation

1.9 Transport and installation in the pipeline

1.10 Safety

1.11 Transport

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2 Maintenance

2.1 Maintenance

2.2 Inspection

2.3 Storage of the valves

3 Possible failures, causes and trouble-shooting

3.1 Removing failures

3.2 Replacement of the diaphragm

3.3 Dismantling the top

3.4 Dimensional and spare parts drawings

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1 Description of Product and Range of Applications

1.1 ERHARD Diaphragm valves TYP B

in transient form DIN EN13397 (DIN 3359-B1) product no. 7300 .73
with rising stem
with non-rising handwheel with stroke limiter

in transient form DIN EN13397 (DIN 3359 GE1) product no. 7302 ..73
with rising stem
with non-rising handwheel
with stroke limiter

1.2 ERHARD Diaphragm Valve type FD

in transient form DIN EN13397 (DIN 3359-H1) or H3 product no. 7310 .73
with rising stem
with non-rising handwheel
with stroke limiter

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1.3 ERHARD Diaphragm valves type BG

in transient form DIN EN13397 (DIN 3359-B2 or B4, respectively) product no. 7300 ..72
with rising stem
with safety sealing
with non-rising handwheel

in transient form DIN EN13397 (DIN 3359 GE2) product no. 7302 ..72
with rising stem
with safety sealing
with non-rising handwheel

in transient form DIN EN13397 (DIN3359-H2 or H4, respectively) product no.7310 ..72
with rising stem
with safety sealing
with non-rising handwheel

1.4 Function description

ERHARD Diaphragm valves are versatile industrial valves for cutting off and controlling
of liquids, gases and mushy materials for pressures from technical vacuum up to 10 bar
operating over pressure and for a temperature range from –20° C up to +120° C.
At hot media there is a risk of burning, the valve must be heat insulated at site.

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Warning

Observe the applying safety regulations

according to VGB 9a and wear the required
personal protective equipment.
Danger of injury
Warning

Operation limits are operation over pressure

determined by operation temperature
operation media

Body materials GG-25, GGG-40,

GGG-40.3,

Body lining Hard rubber, soft rubber

Halar ECTFE coating

Diaphragm based on Natural rubber NR

Butyl rubber llR
Ethylene Propylene EPDM
Nitrile rubber NBR
Hypalon CSM
PTFE shield/EPDM support
diaphragm PTFE/EPDM

Actuation modes handwheel

chain wheel

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Pressures at type B

Nennweite PN PFA PMA PEA Wasserprüfdruck [bar]

DN [bar] [bar] [bar] für
Gehäuse Abschluss

15 - 150 10 10 12 17 17 11
200 - 250 6 6 8 12 12 6,6
300 4 4 6 8 6 4,4
Nominal width Water pressure
for
body end seal

The ERHARD Diaphragm valves are factory-tested on strength and tightness according
to DIN EN 12266 and DIN EN 1074.

Pressures at type FD

Nennweite PN PFA PMA PEA Wasserprüfdruck [bar]

DN [bar] [bar] [bar] für
Gehäuse Abschluss

15 - 40 10 10 12 17 17 11
50 - 100 6 6 8 12 12 6,6
125 - 200 4 4 6 8 6 4,4
Nominal width Water pressure
for
body end seal

The ERHARD Diaphragm valves are factory-tested on strength and tightness according
to DIN EN 12266 and DIN EN 1074

1.5 Design features

ERHARD Diaphragm valves consist of three main components: the body, the
diaphragm and the cover with actuator elements. Only two components of these, that is
the body and the diaphragm do not get in touch with the operation medium. The
diaphragm separates the actuator parts from the operation medium. The valves are
“without gland seal“. The diaphragm is clamped between body and cover and can be
easily exchanged without the need to dismantle the valve from the pipeline. The
diaphragm is anchored in the pressure part (depending on size and design by an
adapted rubber knob, screw or bayonet).

In the cover head there is a tapped bushing, which bears the non-rising handwheel. By
rotating the handwheel a stem stroke movement will be initiated. The elongated stem
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pivot serves for position indication and also by means of two counter nuts for stroke
limitation.

Design type BG

This is a valve type “B“ with additional safety sealing in the area of the stem bushing.
Due to this sealing escape of the operation medium will be prevented in case of
diaphragm break.

1.6 Intended use

Diaphragm valves are resistant against all media due to material, lining and diaphragm
combination (exception: potassium and sodium in melted condition), see also
BA01D001.

1.7 Admissible operation

The valve is actuated by means of the handwheel. Do not use excessive force.

Retrofit of the valves

The valve can be retrofitted by means of the suitable accessories with chain wheel or
stem cover, respectively, (stem extension).

1.8 Inadmissible operation

Operation media temperature limit values may not be exceeded. Operation above
pressure limit values may not be exceeded. A closed valve may only be loaded up to
the nominal pressure. The pressure/temperature limit values must be observed.

1.9 Installation in the pipeline, first operation

1.9.1 Installation in the pipeline

Remove all packing material from the valve. Prior to installation, check the pipeline for
impurities and foreign bodies and clean it if necessary.

The valve can be mounted in any installation position.

Care must be taken to allow access to the valve from all sides for operation. At
installation in the open the valve must be protected at site against direct influence of the
weather.

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During installation of the valve the distance between the pipeline flanges should be
minimum 20 mm above the total length of the valve, in order not to damage the work
strips and allow inserting the gaskets. As flange gaskets steel reinforced rubber gaskets
are recommended, at slip-on flanges this is imperative (media and temperature
compatibility must be observed).

The piping counter flanges must be plane-parallel and concentric..

The connection bolts should be fixed equally (without tension) crosswise. The pipeline
mustn’t by any means be pulled up to the valve.

For aggressive media the media resistant flat gaskets must be used according to DIN
2690.

1.9.2 Initial Operation

After installation, check valve for smooth operation: move the valve at the handwheel
over the total travel (OPEN-CLOSED). (Closes in clockwise direction).

Check under operational conditions:

● the flange connections on tightness

● the tightness between body cover flange and diaphragm, tighten cover
screws and nuts, if required.

1.10 Safety

At toxic or burning media wear protective cloths (safety goggles). Moreover for those
media the valve design with safety sealing, e.g. type “BG“ product no. 73000772 must
be selected.

At usage of the diaphragm valves in hot water systems with temperature variations in
larger time intervals shrinkage of the elastomer diaphragms must be expected due to
material characteristics in the clamping area of the body cover flanges. A re-tightening
of the cover screws may become necessary. If those system parts are equipped with
heat insulating material it must be separated in the area of body cover flange in a way,
that these bolt connections are accessible for maintenance works.

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1.11 Transport
Lifting with tools using the flange bores of the valve is inadmissible, since that may
damage the corrosion protection.

Warning

Observe the applying safety regulations

according to VGB 9a and wear the required
personal protective equipment.
Danger of injury
Warning

Weight of MV:

Please see corresponding catalogue sheets

The MV should be transported by means of straps, which are wrapped around both
flange necks and hanged to the lifting device.

2 Maintenance

2.1 Maintenance

ERHARD Diaphragm valves are mostly maintenance free. At the type with lubricant
nipple at the cover neck it must be lubricated in regular intervals (depending on ambient
influences).

At operation medium water or silicon free types the recommended lubricant is Klüber
Synth VR 69-252.

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WARNING
Prior to starting the maintenance works all
pressurized lines must be made pressure less
and secured against re-starting!
After finishing the maintenance works all
connections must be checked on leakage and
tightness.
Warning

DANGER
If dangerous liquids, material, gases and vapours are
escaping, the plant must be shut off immediately, the
responsible supervisor must be notified and appropriate
repair works must be performed.
The personal protective equipment according to the
Dange regulation of the Professional Association must be used.
r Depending on the operation medium there is the danger of
poisoning, burning, scalding. as well as fire and explosion
danger by biological and micro biological materials!

2.2 Inspection

Check outer condition of the valve. Clean if required and repair coating. Check tightness
at the pipe connections, e.g. flanges. Check smooth run of the valve. Move manually
over the complete stroke. Check tightness at the end seal: move valve to closed
position. Check pressure drop downstream and upstream of the valve.

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2.3 Storage of the valves

2.3.1 Storage of diaphragms

According to DIN 7716 at storage of elastomer diaphragms it must be observed: The

storage room should be cool, dry and moderately ventilated. A room temperature
between +20 0C and -10 0C must be maintained. If the storage room is heated the
radiators and pipes must be insulated from the storage goods.
The distance between heater and storage goods should be minimum 1 m. A relative
humidity of approx. 65% has a positive effect on the stored diaphragms. The
diaphragms should not be exposed to direct day light. Solvents, fuels and lubricants
may not be stored together with the elastomer diaphragms. Separate new stored
diaphragms from already longer stored diaphragms. Use always first the already longer
stored diaphragms.
Elastomer material, which is handled as instructed remain unchanged over some years
as far as their characteristics are concerned.

2.3.2 Cleaning of diaphragms

Rubber products should be cleaned with warm water. After a storage period from 6 up
to 8 months it is recommended to clean them prior to installation with a 1.5% sodium
carbonate solvent and rinsing with water. The cleaned diaphragms may not be dried on
a radiator.

3 Possible failures, causes and removing

3.1 Removing failures

— Possible causes of leakage in the end seal: decrease of pre-tension force in the
elastomer of the diaphragm

Removing at valves of type ‘B“: The required contact pressure of the diaphragm
can be adjusted by the stroke limit. The valve can only be closed so far until the
lower counter nut clings to the hand wheel cove. If the position of the counter
nuts will be changed towards “larger valve stroke“, the contact pressure of the
diaphragm will be increased.

— Leakage between body and cover flange.

Removing: Re-tighten cover bolts/nuts slightly crosswise.

— Medium flows over the diaphragm

Removal: replace diaphragm.

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3.2 Replacing the diaphragm

The diaphragms can be exchanged without dismantling the valve from the pipeline.

Attention: Observe section “Safety“!

3.3 Dismantling the valve top

Unscrew cover bolts crosswise and lift top from body. By moving back and forth the
adhesive between body cover flange and diaphragm will be removed. Should it be
impossible to remove the top the valve should be moved by means of the handwheel in
closing direction, which lifts the cover and allows removal together with the diaphragm.

Unscrew diaphragm by rotation counter clockwise fom pressure part.

Remove tread protection (rubber hose) from new diaphragm. Screw in diaphragm with
the diaphragm screw completely into the pressure piece.

Diaphragm with diaphragm with

diaphragm screw DN 25 – 300 diaphragm screw DN 25 – 300
For type B For type B

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diaphragm with PTFE shield diaphragm with rubber knob

and bayonet sealing (DN 15 and 20) for type B
(DN 15 – 300) for type B

diaphragm with
diaphragm screw DN 15 – 200
For type FD

Put complete top onto the valve body and tighten bolts crosswise.

Check valve function according to paragraph 1.9.2 “First operation".

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3.4 Dimensional and spare parts drawings

For flange valves

Dimensional drawings type B

Handwheel 3. 53829/GG
Handwheel, safety sealing 3. 52883/GG

Dimensional drawings type FD

Handwheel 3. 44133/GG
Handwheel, safety sealing 3. 59466/GG

Spare parts drawings type B

Handwheel 4.131673/GG
Hand wheel, safety sealing 4.131674/GG

Spare parts drawings type FD

Handwheel 4.131675/GG
Handwheel, safety sealing 4.131676/GG

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