Richter BCV/F (ASME) Series Check Valves - Manual (Page 6)

Series CV/F, CVV/F, BC/F, BCV/F
Page 6
9550-050-en Revision 10
TM 8462 Edition 02/2012
2 Notes on safety
This operating manual contains fundamental
information which is to be observed during installation,
operation and maintenance.
It must be read before installation and
commissioning!
Installation and operation are to be performed by
qualified staff.
For valves which are used in potentially explosive
areas, see Section 3.
The area of responsibility, authority and supervision of
the staff must be regulated by the customer.
General hazard symbol!
People may be put at risk.
Safety symbol! The ball valve and its func-
tion may be put at risk if this safety symbol is
not observed.
It is imperative to observe warnings and signs at-
tached directly to the valve and they are to be kept
fully legible.
Non-observance of the notes on safety may result
in the loss of any and all claims for damages.
For example, non-observance may involve the follow-
ing hazards as:
Failure of important functions of the valve/plant.
Risk to people from electric, mechanical and
chemical effects.
Risk to the environment through leaks of hazard-
ous substances.
2.1 Intended use
Richter check valves of the series CV/F, CVV/F, BC/F
and BCV/F are pressure relief components in accor-
dance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
for the passage of fluids in the direction of the flow
arrow on the body and for the shut-off of fluids in the
opposite direction.
However, shut-off of the passage of fluids in the
opposite direction may be cancelled out, depending
on the installation position, ball design, differential
pressure and medium.
The valves are suitable for vapours, gases and fluids
of group 1 in acc. with the Pressure Equipment Direc-
tive.
Solids can lead to increased wear, damage to sealing
surfaces or to a reduction in the service life of the
valve.
In case of the valve is intended for operating data
other than those intended, the customer must
carefully examine whether the design of the valve,
accessories and materials are suitable for the new
application. (Please consult the manufacturer).
2.2 For the customer / operator
If a valve is used, the operator must ensure that
hot or cold valve parts are protected by the cus-
tomer against being touched
the valve has been properly installed in the pipe
system
the usual flow rates are not exceeded in conti-
nuous operation.
This is not the manufacturer's responsibility.
Loads caused by earthquakes were not allowed for in
the design.
Fire protection to DIN EN ISO 10497 is not possible
(plastic lining and plastic components).
2.3 Improper operation
The operational safety of the valve supplied is only
guaranteed if it is used properly in accordance with
Section 2.1 of this operating manual.
The operation limits specified on the name plate and
in the pressure-temperature diagram must under no
circumstances be exceeded.