Advanced Fluoropolymer Devices GmbH
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Installation and Operating Manual

Ball Valve

PFA Lined Ball Valve

Spheron9

This comprehensive manual provides detailed instructions for safe transport, installation, operation, and routine maintenance of your equipment.
Please review all sections carefully before proceeding. Keep this manual accessible for future reference.
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Important Safety Notice

Carefully observe these operating instructions before transport, installation, operation, and maintenance!

Failure to follow proper procedures may result in equipment damage, personal injury, or voided warranty.

Manual Information

  • Document Version: 1.0
  • Last Updated: October 05, 2025
  • Document Type: Installation and Operating Manual
  • Language: English

Quick Reference Guide

📋 Before You Start
🚚 Transport Guidelines
⚙️ Installation Process
🔧 Operation Manual
🛠️ Maintenance Schedule
📞 Support Contact

1 Tekniska data

1.1 Tillverkarinformation

Advanced Fluoropolymer Devices GmbH
Hooghe Weg 16, 47906 Kempen, Germany
Email: sales@gft9.shop
Web: http://gft9.shop
Phone: +49 2152 9148591

1.2 Produktöversikt

Parameter Value
Name Spheron9
Operational characteristics On / Off
Design norm DIN | ANSI
Size DN 15-150 | NPS ½"-10"
Flange dimensions DIN 2501 (PN 16) | ASME B16.10 (Class 150-RF LP)
Face to face dimensions PN (EN 558-1), Series 1 | ANSI-B-16.5
Actuator DIN 3337 – ISO 5211
Lining PFA, PFA/UP, PFA/AS, PVDF, PP, UHMW-PE
Body 1.0619 (A216 Gr. WCB), 1.4408 (CF8M)
Pressure up to 16 bar (see P-T Diagram)
Temperature range -60°C to 150°C (see P-T Diagram)
Custom Actuation, Stem Extension, Heating Jacket, Lock
Quality Body 24 bar, Dielectric strength test 20 kV
Certificates EU Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, German Clean Air Act (TA-Luft), SIL

1.3 Typskylt, överensstämmelse och märkning på kroppen

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Typskylt Den rostfria namnskylten är fastnitad på kroppen. Om operatören fäster sin identifiering måste det säkerställas att ventilen passar den aktuella applikationen.

Kroppsidentifiering:
Följande är synligt på kroppen enligt DIN EN 19 och AD 2000 A4:

  • Nominell storlek
  • Nominellt tryck
  • Kroppsmaterial
  • Tillverkarens identifiering
  • Smältnummer/gjuteriets identifiering
  • Gjutningsdatum

1.4 Vikt DIN | ANSI

DIN Weight Specifications
Size DIN Weight
DN 15 8 kg
DN 25 12 kg
DN 32 18 kg
DN 40 20 kg
DN 50 25 kg
DN 65 50 kg
DN 80 80 kg
DN 100 80 kg
DN 125 85 kg
DN 150 250 kg
DN 200 600 kg
ANSI Weight Specifications
Size ANSI Weight
NPS ½" 8 kg
NPS ¾" 12 kg
NPS 1" 20 kg
NPS 1½" 20 kg
NPS 2" 25 kg
NPS 3" 60 kg
NPS 4" 80 kg
NPS 6" 250 kg
NPS 8" 600 kg

1.5 Skruvar: Åtdragningsmoment

Alla skruvar är smorda, dra åt dem i diametralt motsatt ordning! De angivna åtdragningsmomenten för rörskruvar och kroppsskruvar får inte överskridas. För undantag, se avsnitt 8, Flänsanslutningsventil/rör läcker. Följande åtdragningsmoment rekommenderas.

1.5.1 Rörskruvar DIN | ANSI

DIN Pipe Screws
Size Screws Tightening Torque [Nm] [Nm/lbs]
DN 15 4 x M12 6
DN 20 4 x M12 8
DN 25 4 x M12 10
DN 32 4 x M12 10
DN 40 4 x M16 20
DN 50 4 x M16 26
DN 65 4 x M16 26
DN 80 8 x M16 25
DN 100 8 x M16 35
DN 125 8 x M20 55
DN 150 8 x M20 65
DN 200 12 x M20 100
ANSI Pipe Screws
Size Screws Tightening Torque [Nm] [Nm/lbs]
NPS ½" 4 x ½“ 45/5
NPS ¾" 4 x ½“ 55/6
NPS 1" 4 x ½“ 70/8
NPS 1½" 4 x ½“ 135/15
NPS 2" 4 x ⅝“ 220/15
NPS 3" 4 x ⅝“ 400/45
NPS 4" 8 x ⅝“ 310/35
NPS 8" 8 x ¾“ 1020/115

1.5.2 Kroppskruvar DIN | ANSI

DIN Body Screws
Size Screws Tightening Torque [Nm] [Nm/lbs]
DN 15 4 x M12 35/310
DN 20 4 x M12 35/310
DN 25 4 x M12 35/310
DN 32 4 x M12 35/310
DN 40 4 x M16 45/398
DN 50 4 x M16 45/398
DN 65 4 x M16 45/398
DN 80 8 x M16 50/442
DN 100 8 x M16 60/531
DN 125 8 x M20 150/1330
DN 150 8 x M20 150/1330
DN 200 12 x M24 175/1549
ANSI Body Screws
Size Screws Tightening Torque [Nm] [Nm/lbs]
NPS ½" 4 x M12 310/35
NPS ¾" 4 x M12 310/35
NPS 1" 4 x M12 310/35
NPS 1½" 4 x M16 398/45
NPS 2" 4 x M16 398/45
NPS 3" 8 x M20 442/50
NPS 4" 12 x M24 531 /80
NPS 8" 12 x M24 1549/175

1.6 Flödesdynamik DIN | ANSI

1.6.1 KVS | CV-värde

DIN Flow Rate
Size KVS Value
DN 15 180
DN 20 180
DN 25 180
DN 32 180
DN 40 270
DN 50 270
DN 65 380
DN 80 380
DN 100 380
DN 125 on request
DN 150 on request
DN 200 on request
ANSI Flow Rate
Size CV Value
NPS ½" 190
NPS ¾" 190
NPS 1" 275
NPS 1½" 275
NPS 2" 275
NPS 3" 300
NPS 4" 300
NPS 6" 300
NPS 8" on request

1.7 Aktivering

DIN Actuation Torque
Size Actuation Torque [Nm / Lbs]
DN 15 8 (<3 bar), 8 (6 bar), 10 (10 bar), 80 (16 bar), 80 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 20 8 (<3 bar), 8 (6 bar), 10 (10 bar), 80 (16 bar), 80 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 25 12 (<3 bar), 12 (6 bar), 12 (10 bar), 12 (16 bar), 12 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 40 20 (<3 bar), 20 (6 bar), 20 (10 bar), 25 (16 bar), 250 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 50 25 (<3 bar), 25 (6 bar), 25 (10 bar), 30 (16 bar), 361 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 80 60 (<3 bar), 60 (6 bar), 60 (10 bar), 80 (16 bar), 500 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 100 80 (<3 bar), 80 (6 bar), 90 (10 bar), 170 (16 bar), 500 (max. adm. [Nm])
DN 125 on request
DN 150 on request
DN 200 on request
ANSI Actuation Torque
Size Actuation Torque [Nm / Lbs]
NPS ½" 8 (<3 bar), 8 (6 bar), 10 (10 bar), 80 (16 bar), 80 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS ¾" 8 (<3 bar), 8 (6 bar), 8 (10 bar), 10 (16 bar), 80 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS 1" 12 (<3 bar), 12 (6 bar), 12 (10 bar), 12 (16 bar), 12 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS 1½" 20 (<3 bar), 20 (6 bar), 25 (10 bar), 30 (16 bar), 250 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS 2" 25 (<3 bar), 25 (6 bar), 25 (10 bar), 30 (16 bar), 250 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS 3" 60 (<3 bar), 60 (6 bar), 10 (10 bar), 80 (16 bar), 500 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS 4" 80 (<3 bar), 80 (6 bar), 90 (10 bar), 170 (16 bar), 500 (max. adm. [Nm])
NPS 6" on request
NPS 8" on request

1.8 Tryck-temperaturdiagram

Pressure Temperature Diagram indicates the operating contraints of our Ball Valves in non-vaccum environments.

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!
This operating manual must always be available at the place of use of the valve.
For valves which are used in potentially explosive areas, see section 3.
Installation, operation and maintenance are to be performed by qualified staff.
The area of responsibility, authority and supervision of the staff must be regulated by the customer.

It is imperative to observe warnings and signs attached directly to the ball valve and they are to be kept fully legible.
Non-observance of the notes on safety may resulting the loss of any and all claims for damages.

For example, non-observance may involve the following hazards:

  • Failure of important functions of the valve/plant.
  • Risk to people from electric, mechanical and chemical effects.
  • Risk to the environment through leaks of hazardous substances.
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General hazard symbol!
People may be put at risk.

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Safety symbol!
The ball valve and its function may be put at risk if this safety symbol is not observed.

2.1 Intended use

GFT9 ball valves are on/off pressure-containing components in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) for taking liquid samples.

The Spheron9 is only intended for horizontal installation for the passage and shut-off of fluids.
The valves are suitable for non-boiling liquids of group 1 in acc. with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). 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 customer against being touched
  • the valve has been properly installed in the pipe system
  • the usual flow rates are not exceeded in continuous operation.
  • an appropriate collection system is used to contain drip leaks/leaks locally and harmlessly.

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 reliability of the valve supplied is only guaranteed if it is used properly in accordance with Section 2.1 of this operating manual.

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The valve is supplied with flange caps. Do not remove them until just before installation. They protect the plastic surfaces against dirt and mechanical damage.

3. Säkerhetsanvisningar för användning i explosionsfarliga områden enligt direktiv 2014/34/EG (ATEX)

Ventilerna är avsedda för användning i explosionsfarliga områden och omfattas därför av förfarandet för bedömning av överensstämmelse enligt direktiv 2014/34/EG (ATEX).

3.1 Avsedd användning

Felaktig användning, även under korta perioder, kan orsaka allvarliga skador på ventilen. I samband med explosionsskydd kan felaktig användning leda till potentiella antändningskällor (överhettning, elektrostatiska och inducerade laddningar, mekaniska och elektriska gnistor). Dessa kan endast förhindras genom att den avsedda användningen följs. Vidare hänvisas till direktiv 95/C332/06 (ATEX 118a), som innehåller minimikrav för att förbättra arbetsmiljön för arbetstagare som kan utsättas för risker i explosiv atmosfär. Man skiljer mellan två fall för användning av laddningsbara vätskor (konduktivitet < 10⁻⁸ S/m):

3.1.1 Chargeable liquid and non-conductive lining

Laddningar kan uppstå på fodrets yta, vilket kan orsaka urladdningar inuti och utanför ventilen.

  1. Urladdningar inuti ventilen:
    Dessa urladdningar kan inte orsaka antändning om ventilen är helt fylld med medium. Om ventilen inte är helt fylld, t.ex. under evakuering och fyllning, måste bildandet av en explosiv atmosfär förhindras, t.ex. genom att lägga på ett lager kväve. Det rekommenderas att vänta en timme innan ventilen avlägsnas från anläggningen för att statiska spänningsspikar ska hinna elimineras. För att på ett säkert sätt förhindra antändning måste ventilen alltid vara helt fylld med medium, eller så måste ett inert gaslager användas för att utesluta en potentiellt explosiv atmosfär.
  2. Urladdningar utanför ventilen:
    Om det icke-ledande foderet sticker ut på tätningsytorna mot utsidan eller kommer i kontakt med atmosfären kan urladdningar uppstå till närliggande ventiler eller tillbehör. För att på ett säkert sätt undvika explosionsrisker och olyckor får atmosfären som omger ventilen inte vara explosiv.

3.1.2 Laddningsbar vätska och ledande beklädnad

Ingen farlig laddning kan uppstå eftersom laddningar urladdas direkt via beklädnaden och skyddskroppen (ytresistans < 10⁹ Ω, läckresistans < 10⁶ Ω). Om icke-ledande versioner av enskilda komponenter installeras i ventilen kan de dock begränsa tillåtlig ATEX-zon och explosionssubgrupp trots den ledande beklädnaden. I sådana fall måste tillverkaren konsulteras.

Enligt de “Tekniska reglerna för farliga ämnen: Undvikande av antändningsrisker på grund av elektrostatiska laddningar” (TRGS 727) inträffar statiska urladdningar i icke-ledande beklädnader endast genom interaktion med ett icke-ledande medium och ansvar för dessa fall ligger därför hos anläggningsägaren. Statiska urladdningar är inte antändningskällor som härstammar från ventilerna själva.

Ytterligare säkerhetsåtgärder är:

  • Mediumets temperatur får inte överskrida temperaturen för motsvarande temperaturklass eller den maximalt tillåtna medietemperaturen enligt driftmanualen.
  • Om ventilen är uppvärmd (t.ex. genom värmajacka) måste de föreskrivna temperaturklasserna i bilagan iakttas.
  • För säkert och tillförlitligt bruk måste regelbundna inspektioner verifiera att ventilen är korrekt underhållen och i tekniskt fullgott skick.
  • Förväntad ökad nötning uppstår när vätskor med slitande beståndsdelar transporteras — detta kräver kortare inspektionsintervaller än normalt.
  • Aktuatorer och elektriska kringutrustningar, såsom temperatur-, tryck- och flödesgivare, måste uppfylla gällande säkerhetskrav och bestämmelser för explosionsskydd.
  • Ventilen måste jordas, vilket kan göras med rörskruvar och tandade låsbrickor. Annars måste jordningen säkerställas med andra medel, till exempel en kabelanslutning.
  • Fästanordningar såsom ställdon, positionsregulatorer och ändlägenbrytare måste följa relevanta föreskrifter för explosion­skydd och, om så krävs, utformas enligt ATEX.
  • Särskild uppmärksamhet ska riktas mot motsvarande säkerhets- och explosion­skyddsanvisningar i respektive driftmanual.
  • Plastbeklädda ventiler får inte användas med kol­disulfid.

4. Säkerhetsanmärkning för ventiler certifierade enligt TA Luft (lagen om ren luft)

Giltigheten för intyget/tillverkarens deklaration förutsätter att driftinstruktionerna läses och följs.

  • Genomför regelbundna underhållsintervaller och kontrollera tätheten hos skruvförbindelserna, dra åt dem vid behov.

5. Transport, lagring och bortskaffande

Hantera de transporterade varorna med försiktighet. Skydda ventilen mot stötar och kollisioner under transporten. Kontrollera omedelbart efter mottagandet att leveransen är komplett och att inga transportskador har uppstått. Skada inte lackskyddet.

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För alla transportarbeten ska allmänt vedertagna tekniska rutiner och olycksförebyggande föreskrifter följas.

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Ventilen levereras med flänslock. Ta inte bort dem förrän precis före installationen. De skyddar plastytorna mot smuts och mekaniska skador.

5.1 Lagring

Om ventilen inte installeras omedelbart efter leveransen ska den förvaras på rätt sätt. Ventilerna ska förvaras i ett torrt, vibrationsfritt och väl ventilerat rum med så konstant temperatur som möjligt. Skydda elastomerer mot UV-ljus. I allmänhet bör en lagringstid på 10 år inte överskridas.

5.2 Returförsändelser

Det är absolut nödvändigt att bifoga ett säkerhetsdatablad/allmänt säkerhetscertifikat för användningsområdet med returförsändelsen. Kontakta tillverkaren för mer information om detta. Säkerhetsåtgärder och saneringsåtgärder ska anges.

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Ventiler som har transporterat aggressiva eller giftiga medier ska sköljas och rengöras innan de returneras till tillverkarens fabrik.

5.3 Bortskaffande

Delar av ventilen kan vara förorenade med ämnen som är skadliga för hälsan och miljön, varför rengöring inte är tillräckligt.

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Risk för personskada eller miljöskada på grund av mediet!

Använd skyddskläder när arbete utförs på ventilen. Innan ventilen kasseras: Samla upp eventuellt utläckt medium etc. och kassera det enligt lokala bestämmelser. Neutralisera eventuella mediumrester i ventilen. Separera ventilens material (plast, metall etc.) och kassera dem enligt lokala bestämmelser.

6.Installation

Examine valve for in-transit damage, damaged sample valves must not be installed.

  • Before installation the valve and the connecting pipe must be carefully cleaned to remove any dirt, especially hard foreign matter.
  • During installation, pay attention to the correct tightening torque, aligned pipes and tension-free assembly.
  • The lever must move freely (deadman's position).
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Ensure that a remotely actuated actuator
cannot be accidentally switched on

6.1 Flange caps and gaskets

Leave protective caps on the flanges until just prior to installation.

Where there is a particularly high risk of damage to the plastic sealing surfaces, e.g. if the mating flanges are made of metal or enamel, PTFE-lined gaskets with a metal inlay should be used. Contact the Manufacturer for further discussion.

6.2 Direction of flow and installation position

Installation is independent of the direction of flow.

Any fitting position can be chosen. Otherwise, it is marked by a direction arrow on the ball valve, in the case of cavity-free ball/stem units ore ball/stem units and Al2O3-balls with an additional relief bore.

6.3 Grounding

The valve must be grounded. This can be achieved in the simplest way via the pipe screws using tooth lock washers. One pipe screw per flange is underlaid with toothed disks.

Upon customer request a set screw M6 is attached to each flange with a hex nut and washer as an additional earthing connection.

Otherwise grounding must be ensured by different measures e.g. a cable link.

6.4 Test pressure

The test pressure PT of a valve must not exceed the value of 1.5 x PS(PN) as per the identification of the valve.

7. Operation

7.1 Initial commissioning

Normally, the valves have been tested for leaks with air or water. Prior to initial operation check cover screws. For tightening torques, see Section 1.6!

To prevent leaks, all connection screws should be retightened after the initial loading of the valve with operating pressure and operating temperature. For tightening torques, see Section 1.6.

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Unless otherwise agreed there could be residual amounts of water in the flow section of the valve. This could result in a possible reaction with the medium.

7.2 Improper operation and their consequences

  • Crystallisation must be prevented, e.g. by heating. Damage to the seat rings or the ball stem unit would be inevitable.In extreme cases a leak or blocking may occur.
  • Increased wear occurs in operation with solids contents.
  • The ball valve is an on/off valve and shall not be operated in an intermediate position. Damage to the seat rings or the ball/stem unit or Al2O3-ball and stem could occur.
  • If the ball blocks, do not apply force as the ball/stem may break if the max.adm. torque is exceeded
  • Operation during cavitation leads to increased wear.
  • Non-observance of the pressure-temperature diagram can lead to damage.
  • Do not transport the valve using the lever.
  • Do not use a lever extension as otherwise there is a risk of damage.

7.3 Shutdown

The local regulations are to be observed when dismantling the valve!

After dismantling, immediately protect the valve flanges against mechanical damage by using flange caps. See also Section 6.1.
Make sure that a remote-controlled actuator cannot be switched on by accident.

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Prior to undoing the flange connection ensure, that the plant is depressurised and emptied!

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Prior to starting any repair work, the valve is to be thoroughly cleaned. Medium residue may be in the valve even if it has been properly drained and flushed.

8 Malfunctions

Flange connection ball valve/pipe is leaking:

  1. Retighten the flange screws to a tightening torque according to section 1.2. If this does not remedy the leak, the recommended torques may be exceeded by 10%.
  2. If this also fails to stop the leak, dismantle and inspect the valve.

Flange connection main body/body end piece is leaking:

  • Retighten body screws. See paragraph “Flange connection ball valve/pipe is leaking".

Packing is leaking:

  • Retighten packing nuts according to the details in section 1.

Ball valve does not operate:

  1. Is the actuator supplied with power?
  2. Is any directional control valve correctly connected?
  3. Is there foreign matter in the valve?

The ball no longer closes completely:

  1. Is the stem deformed?
  2. Is the coupling worn?
  3. With a worm gear or actuator, check whether the end stops can be re-adjusted. The operating manuals of the gear and actuator manufacturers contain accurate instructions.
  4. Try to get the ball valve working again by moving the lever to and from.
  5. Remove the lever stop and try to switch against the normal direction of rotation.
  6. If actuation is not possible with the max. admissible actuating torque as per section 1.3, dismantle ball valve and inspect individual components.

In General: Never apply force to the lever or use an extension.

9. Maintenance

  • All repair work is to be performed by qualified personnel using the appropriate tools.
  • For the arrangement, designation and item numbers of all parts of the valve, see Section 10.
  • Spare parts are to be ordered with all the details in acc. with the valve identification.
  • Only original spare parts may be installed.
  • To prevent leaks, a regular check of the connection screws should be made in line with the operating requirements.
  • For tightening torques, see Section 1.2

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Make sure that when working on the sampling valve it is drained. See also Section 7.3

9.1 Disassembling ball valve with ball/stem unit

9.1.1 Ball valve with lever

Step 1:
Remove lever.

Step 2:
Take out grounding spring washers.

Step 3:
Dismantle packing gland follower and spring gland follower.

Step 4:
The thrust ring, packing bellows and retaining washer (not in DN 150 and 200) are one unit and it is levered out using 2 screwdrivers.

Step 5:
Undo screw connection body end piece / main body. Remove body end piece

Step 6 (Only DN200):
Carefully slide the mounting sleeve(see section 1.2) up to the stop into the shaft passage of the main body. Carefully slide out the mounting sleeve.

Step 7:
Remove ball/stem unit 201 in closed position. Make sure that you do not damage the body lining, then carefully remove seat rings.

9.1.2 Packing Bellows

Step 1:
Remove retaining washer.

Step 2:
Separate thrust ring and packing bellows by pushing them apart.

9.1.3 Ball valve with actuator

Step 1:
Remove actuator and coupling.

Step 2:
Dismantle packing gland follower and spring gland follower.

Step 3:
Remove bracket.

Further dismantling is performed as described in Section 9.1.1 and 9.1.2

9.2 Assembly

Prior to assembly all parts are to be cleaned and the plastic-lined parts checked for damage.
Step 1:
Insert seat rings in the main body and body end piece.
Step 2 (Only DN200):
Carefully slide the mounting sleeve (see section 1.2) up to the stop into the shaft passage of the main body.
Step 3:
Mount ball/stem unit in closed position. Make sure that you do not damage the body lining.
NOTE: An additional bore in the ball/stem unit, e.g. to ensure it is cavity-free,must lie on the p1 side in the closed position.
Step 4 (Only DN200):
Carefully slide out the mounting sleeve.

Step 5:
Mount body end piece. Tighten the greased housing screws cross over with a tightening torque according to section 1.3

9.2.1 Packing bellows

Step 1:
Press thrust ring into packing bellows. Install retaining washer 526 (not in DN 150 and 200).
Step 2:
Press unit into main body.
Step 5:
Press in grounding spring washer.

9.2.2 Ball valve with lever

Step 1:
Mount lever stop, spring gland follower (in DN 80, 100, 150, and 200 are 2 spring gland followers 502) and packing gland follower. Tighten packing nuts until there is no gap between packing gland follower 503 and spring gland follower. See Chapter 1.3 and 10.2.
Step 2:
Seal any tapped bores still open with plugs. Then, Mount lever.

9.2.3 Ball valve with actuator

Step 1:
Mount spring gland follower 502 (in DN 80, 100, 150and 200 are 2 spring gland followers 502) and packing gland follower 503. Tighten packing nuts until there is no gap between packing gland follower and spring gland follower.
See Chapter 1.3 and 10.3.
Step 2:
Mount bracket 510 with the opening at right angles to the direction of flow. See sectional drawing in Section 10.
Step 3:
Mount coupling 804 and actuator 850. Observe the actuator position in accordance with the actuator operating manual.O
Step 4:
Observe the ball/stem position in accordance with the position of the actuator.

9.3 Dismantling ball valve with ball and stem

It is possible with a ball valve with ball and stem to replace the seat rings and ball without dismantling the entire ball valve.
It is equally possible to remove the packing gland follower, spring gland follower and packing insert without dismantling the body.
The entire ball valve must merely be taken apart to remove the stem. For sectional drawings, see section 10.

9.3.1 Ball and seat rings

Step 1:
Move ball 200 into the 'closed' position.
Step 2:
Undo body nuts and bolts and remove body end piece.
Step 3:
Remove ball from the main body by swivelling it.
Step 4:
Consequently, remove seat rings from the main body and body end piece and replace.

9.3.2 Packing bellows

Step 1:
Remove lever. Then, safely dismantle packing gland follower and spring
gland follower.
Step 2:
Take out grounding spring washer.
Step 3:
The thrust ring, packing bellows and retaining washer (not in DN 150)
are one unit and it is levered out using 2 screw-drivers.
Step 4:
Remove retaining washer. Following, separate thrust ring and packing bellows by pushing them apart.

9.3.3 Ball valve with actuator

Step 1:
Remove actuator and coupling. Then, dismantle packing gland follower and spring gland follower and remove bracket.
Further dismantling is performed as described in Chapter 9.1.3.

9.3.4 Stem

Step 1:
Dismantling as described in section 9.3.1.
Step 2:
Undo screw connection body end piece / main body and remove body end piece.
Step 3:
Remove ball and stem in closed position. Make sure that you do not damage the body lining.
Step 4:
Swivel ball from stem.

9.4 Assembly

Prior to assembly all parts are to be cleaned and the plastic-lined parts checked for damage!
Step 1:
Insert seat rings in the main body and body end piece. Following, insert stem from inside into the main body. In the case of DN 150 and 200 with an additional disc.
Step 3:
Move stem into the 'closed' position and swivel ball into the stem. Any pressure
relief or drain bore must lie on the p1 side in the "off" position. See also section 6.2.
Step 4:
Mount body end piece. Tighten the greased housing screws cross over with a tightening torque according to section 1.3

9.4.1 Packing bellows

Step 1:
Press thrust ring into packing bellows and install retaining washer (not in DN 150 and 200).
Step 2:
Press unit into main body and insert grounding spring washer.

9.4.2 Ball valve with lever

Step 1:
Mount lever stop, spring gland follower (in DN 80, 100, 150 and 200 are 2 spring gland followers) and packing gland follower. Tighten packing nuts until there is no gap between packing gland follower and spring gland follower. See Section 1.3 and 10.4.
Step 2:
Seal any tapped bores still open with plugs, then Mount lever.

9.4.3 Ball valve with actuator

Step 1:
Mount spring gland follower (in DN 80, 100, 150 and 200 are 2 spring gland followers) and packing gland follower. Tighten packing nuts until there is no gap between packing gland follower and spring gland follower. See Section 1.3 and 10.5.
Step 2:
Mount bracket with the opening at right angles to the direction of flow.
Step 3:
Mount coupling and actuator. Observe the actuator position in accordance with the actuator operating manual.

Step 4:
Make sure that the position of the ball valve with ball and stem, and the position of the actuator are aligned

9.5 Conversion from lever to actuator

Select the actuator in accordance with the instructions of the actuator manufacturer.
Step 1:
Remove lever, lever stop and the plug.
Step 2:
Check the fits of the coupling, bracket and actuator.
Step 3:
Mount bracket with the opening at right angles to the direction of flow.
Step 4:
Mount coupling and actuator. Observe the actuator position in accordance with the actuator operating manual. (Connecting dimensions see Section 1 and Measurement Table Section 10).

10. Dimensional Drawings

10.1 Dimensional Measurements DIN

Size L L1 H ød øk øD Bolting Weight
DN 15 130 mm 58,5 mm 126 mm 45 mm 65 mm 95 mm 4 x 14 (M12) 8 kg
DN 20 150 mm 58,5 mm 126 mm 58 mm 75 mm 105 mm 4 x 14 (M12)
DN 25 160 mm 52 mm 126 mm 68 mm 85 mm 115 mm 4 x 14 (M12) 12 kg
DN 32 180 mm 60 mm 126 mm 78 mm 100 mm 140 mm 4 x 18 (M16) 18 kg
DN 40 200 mm 67,5 mm 200 mm 88 mm 110 mm 150 mm 4 x 18 (M16) 20 kg
DN 50 230 mm 80 mm 200 mm 102 mm 125 mm 165 mm 4 x 18 (M16) 25 kg
DN 65 290 mm 77,5 mm 220 mm 122 mm 145 mm 185 mm 4 x 18 (M16) 50 kg
DN 80 310 mm 85,5 mm 260 mm 138 mm 160 mm 200 mm 8 x 18 (M16) 80 kg
DN 100 350 mm 94 mm 270 mm 158 mm 180 mm 220 mm 8 x 18 (M16) 80 kg
DN 125 400 mm 124 mm 188 mm 210 mm 250 mm 8 x 18 (M16) 85 kg
DN 150 480 mm 124 mm 212 mm 240 mm 285 mm 8 x 22 (M20) 250 kg
DN 200 600 mm 200 mm 268 mm 295 mm 340 mm 12 x 22 (M20) 600 kg

10.2 Dimensional Measurements ANSI

Size L L1 H ød øk øD Bolting Weight
NPS ½" 108 mm 55 mm 126 mm 34,9 mm 60,3 mm 88,9 mm 4 x 15.9 8 kg
NPS ¾" 117 mm 55 mm 126 mm 42,9 mm 69,8 mm 98,4 mm 4 x 15.9 12 kg
NPS 1" 127 mm 65 mm 200 mm 50,8 mm 79,4 mm 108 mm 4 x 15.9 20 kg
NPS 1½" 165 mm 65 mm 200 mm 73 mm 98,4 mm 127 mm 4 x 15.9 20 kg
NPS 2" 178 mm 80 mm 200 mm 92,1 mm 121 mm 152,4 mm 4 x 19 25 kg
NPS 3" 203 mm 85 mm 260 mm 127 mm 152,4 mm 190,5 mm 4 x 19 60 kg
NPS 4" 229 mm 95 mm 270 mm 157,2 mm 190 mm 228,6 mm 8 x 19 80 kg
NPS 6" 394 mm 125 mm 216 mm 241 mm 279 mm 8 x 22.2 250 kg
NPS 8" 457 mm 269,9 mm 330,2 mm 381 mm 12 x 25.4 600 kg

11. Sectional Drawing

Pos. Item Material
1 Body 1.0619 (A216 WCB), 1.4408 (CF-8M)
2 Lining Body/Ball PFA, FEP, PFA/AS, PFA/UP, PVDF, UHMW-PE*
3 Ball/Stem 1.0619 (A216 WCB), 1.4408 (CF-8M)
4 Lever 1.0619 (A216 WCB), 1.4408 (CF-8M)
5 Seat Rings PTFE/TFM, PTFE/AS, GF PTFE, o. o. req. *2
6 Bellow Packing PTFE/TFM, PTFE/AS
7 Packing Gld Follow- er 1.0619 (A216 WCB), 1.4408 (CF-8M)
8 Spring Gld Follower Spring Steel
9 Bolts and Nuts Stainless Steel A2, A4, 5.6, o. o. req.

12. Declaration of Conformity

Konformitätserklärung 2014/68/EU
Declaration of Conformity 2014/68/EU

Product Ball Valve
Design 2 Piece Ball Valve
Serial number
Size DN 15 - DN 200 | NPS 1½" - NPS 10"
EU-Directive 2014/68/EU
Applied Technical Specification DIN EN IS0 12100 AD 2000
Surveillance Procedure 2014/68/EU, TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH
Notified Body for Pressure ID-No. 0035
Equipment
Conformity assessment. 2014/68/EU / 2014/68/EU
Procedure
Marking 2014/68/EU¹⁾ ≥ DN 25, ≥ 1“


Advanced Fluoropolymer Devices GmbH confirms that the basic requirements of the above specified directives and standards have been fullied
¹⁾ For sizes not listed a marking is not permissible.

Kempen, 17.12.2024

K. Schalm