LAROX VALVES

OPERATION MANUAL

MODELS PV AND PVE

CONTENTS:

1. TYPE MARKINGS

2. GENERAL

2.1. Construction
2.2. Function
2.3. Safety instructions

3. HANDLING THE VALVE

3.1. Receiving and storage

3.2. Lifting
3.3. Installation in pipe line

4. OPERATION, CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE

4.1. Operation control

4.2. Sleeve change
4.3. Valve adjustment

Read these instructions before starting installation,

operation or maintenance jobs.

Keep these instructions near the valve.

Observe the safety instructions.

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VALVE MODEL SELECTION
PVE 100 AK 10 - 2 0 3 L R
TYPE SIZE ACTUATOR PRESSURE FLANGE BODY SHAPE OF OPENING AUXILIARIES
(DN) CLASSES DRILLINGS MATERIAL FLANGE TAGS
(PN)
PV = open 25-1000 M=handwheel 1= 1 bar 1=- 0 = GRS/Fe types 1-4 L = opening Q = quick
PVE = enclosed A=pneumatic 2 = DIN PN 10 tags exhaust
PVS = sealed AB=with 6 = 6 bar 3 = DIN PN 16 1=- Determined valve
PVE/S = manual 4 = DIN PN 25 by the valve R= inductive
enclosed/sealed override 10 = 10 bar 5 = DIN PN 40 2 = AISI 316 manufacture limits
r
AK=with 6 = ANSI 150 S= magnetic
el.pneum. 16 = 16 bar 7 = ANSI 300 3 = aluminium proximity
positioner 7 = ANSI 300 limits
AN=with pneum. 25 = 25 bar 8 = BS 4 = other T= mechan.
positioner TABLE D limits
AU=with pneum. 40 = 40 bar 9A = AS 5 = plastic Z= solenoid
spring TABLE D valve
AV=with mech. 64 = 64 bar 9B = AS X = must be
spring TABLE E specified
H=hydraulic 100=100 bar 9C = JIS 10
HP=with 9D = JIS 16
hydraulic Other on
positioner request
E=electro
mechanical
EO=electric
for control

SLEEVE MODEL SELECTION

SBRT 10 100 / 250 / 3 L 2
SLEEVE MATERIALS PRESSURE SLEEVE SLEEVE SHAPE OF OPENING FLANGE
SBRT = styrene butadiene CLASSES INNER DIA LENGTH FLANGE TAGS DRILLINGS
EPDM=ethylene propylene (PN) (mm) (mm) 1=-
CR = chloroprene 1= 1 bar type 1 - 4 L = yes 2 = DIN PN 10
CSM = chloro-sulphone-ethene 6 = 6 bar Depend on the 3 = DIN PN 16
FPM = fluorine rubber 10 = 10 bar sleeve inner Determined - = none 4 = DIN PN 25
HNBR = hydrogenated nitrile 16 = 16 bar diameter by the valve 5 = DIN PN 40
IIR = butyl 25 = 25 bar manufacture 6 = ANSI 150
r
NBR = nitrile 40 = 40 bar 7 = ANSI 300
NBRF = nitrile foodstuff quality 64 = 64 bar (depending 7 = ANSI 300
on
NR = natural rubber 100=100 bar the valve 8 = BS TABLE D
NRF = natural rubber foodstuff quality diameter / 9A = AS TABLE D
PU = polyurethane pressure 9B = AS TABLE E
class)
_/PU = PU-coating inside the sleeve 9C = JIS 10
_/M = Larox SensoMate sleeve 9D = JIS 16
_/VAC = Vacuum sleeve X = Other, must be
specified
In spare sleeve orders, please use 4- or 5- figure code marked on the sleeve.

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2. GENERAL

2.1. CONSTRUCTION

Larox valves are made of three main components

- flanged valve sleeve

- valve body, either open PV or enclosed PVE
- actuator and actuator control components, if applicable

The valve sleeve is the only part of the valve which is in contact with
the medium flowing in the pipeline.

In the open body model the body and the actuator are connected to
only one of the end flanges. The construction allows a slight deviation
in the pipe angle and the valve can act as a shock absorber.

Fig. 1
Note that in case of a sleeve breakage, the flowing liquid will leak into
the environment. It is therefore advisable to use enclosed body valve,
if this occurrence is undesirable.

The body of the enclosed model hinders a straight spray of flowing

media to the environment. The lower part of the body has a plugged
opening, which can be opened to investigate for sleeve breakage.

In case of a sleeve breakage, slight leakage can occur through

bushings.

Fig. 2

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2.2. OPERATION

The pinch valve closes so that two pinch bars moved by the
actuator, squeeze the valve sleeve, closing on the centerline.
The closing mechanism causes the actuator to rise one half
of the diameter length.

2.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The valve closing mechanism makes the actuator move. Do not

leave tools or parts of your body between the moving valve parts.
Note the dangerous places (see drawings 3A and 3B):

Fig. 3A - PV open model

The actuator rises in both models (PV and PVE)
0.5 x valve nominal diameter (measure X).

In the open model the space between the pinch bars, the
space between the upper pinch bar and fixing plate of the
actuator and the space below the lower pinch bar.

In the enclosed model the space between the valve body

and the fixing plate of the actuator and the ends of the
bars of lower pinch bar below the valve body.

Fig. 3B - PVE enclosed model

Regarding the actuators, observe the instructions of the manufacturer.
Note the possible remote control of automatic valves and turn it off
before starting maintenance jobs.

3. HANDLING THE VALVE

3.1. RECEIVING AND STORAGE

Check the condition of the valve package on arrival. If it shows signs of transport damages,
check the operation of the valve carefully. Normally, a visual inspection of the valve is
sufficient. However, if valves have been damaged during transportation, contact your nearest
Larox sales office immediately.

Store the valve and spare sleeves carefully. Direct sunlight (UV radiation) deteriorates
the sleeve.

A recommendable long term storing place is dry, with free air circulation, temperature
+5...30 C.

3.2. LIFTING THE VALVE

When lifting the valve, fasten the ropes to the valve body or around it. Note the centre of
gravity and support the valve to avoid it turning around. In some models the centre of gravity is
located towards the actuator.

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3.3. INSTALLATION IN PIPELINE

Note the following:

OPEN BODY MODEL (PV)

The sleeve has not been designed to withstand axial forces.

The pipes must therefore be supported properly so that
neither tension nor compression is caused.

Make sure that no foreign items get between the pinch bars
and the sleeve.

If possible, protect the sleeve from direct sunlight. Direct

sunlight and UV radiation deteriorate certain rubber qualities;
this must also be considered during normal use.
Fig. 4
A lengthwise angle deviation of max. 5 in the pipe is allowed
(Fig. 5).

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

Deviation in the center line of the pipe (C), (Fig. 6):

PV 80...100 max. 5 mm
PV 125...250 max. 10 mm
PV 300...500 max. 15 mm
PV 550...1000 max. 20 mm

ENCLOSED BODY MODEL (PVE)

Make sure that no foreign items get between the valve body and the actuator.

BOTH MODELS (PV AND PVE)

The valve nominal size means the inner diameter of the sleeve. The pipe inner diameter should
match this diameter as closely as possible.
Whenever possible, install the actuator in a vertical position.

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If you have to install the actuator horizontally,
it has to be supported to ensure the operation,
especially if the actuator is heavy.
Install a sliding surface under the actuator (Fig 7).

The support can be fixed on the wall (1),

on the floor (2) or the pipeline (3).

The valve can be installed in either way with

respect to the flow direction.
Fig. 7.
When installing the valve to the pipeline, it has to be in the open position.
Tighten the end flange screws smoothly in turn on the opposite sides of the flange.

4. OPERATION CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE

4.1. OPERATION CONTROL

During the operation the valve does not normally require any maintenance operations.
The sleeve change is described in 4.2.

To ensure smooth operation, it is recommendable to change the valve sleeve at regular intervals.

Regarding the actuators, observe the instructions of the manufacturer.

Note the safety instructions, see 2.3.

4.2. CHANGE OF VALVE SLEEVE

Observe the safety instructions (see 2.3) and the instructions for adjustment
of valve (4.3) to prevent accidents and to ensure the correct operation of
the valve.

4.2.1. Open model valve

Open the valve and detach it from the pipeline.

If the valve is equipped with opening tags,
loosen the fixing screws (8 pcs) at the pinch
bars and pull out the opening tags (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8.

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Remove the broken sleeve by bending the rubber flange of the sleeve and by wrenching it e.g.
with a big screwdriver through the steel flange.

Put in the new sleeve by pressing the rubber flange on the opposite sides together, pushing its
edge as far as possible through the steel flange and wrenching the rest of the sleeve through the
flange e.g. with a big screwdriver (see Fig. 9).

The rubber flange of the sleeve allows bending. Avoid damaging the sleeve with a sharp tool.

Fig. 9.

After putting in the new sleeve, fix the opening tags to the pinch bars. Adjust the pinch bars
before installing to the pipeline.

N.B. At sleeve change, it is always important to check and, if necessary, to adjust the
position of the pinch bars. See 4.3.

4.2.2. Enclosed model valve

Open the valve and detach it from the pipeline. Open the bolts between the valve body halves
and detach the lower part of the body. If the valve has opening tags, detach them from both
upper and lower pinch bars, 8 pcs screws (Fig.8). Take out the damaged sleeve and put in a new
one. If the sleeve is stiff, detach the lower pinch bar. Remember to fix the opening tags if
applicable. Check the body sealing between the body halves and the condition of the plastic
bushings. A worn sealing and/or worn bushings may cause leakage to the environment in the
event of a sleeve breakage. Assemble the valve and adjust the pinch bars before installing the
valve to the pipeline.

N.B. At sleeve change, it is always important to check and, if necessary, to adjust the position of
the pinch bars. See 4.3.

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4.3. ADJUSTMENT OF THE VALVE

After every sleeve change, the closing of the valve has to be controlled and adjusted if
necessary. A wrong adjustment may cause a considerably shorter life time of the sleeve and
leakage from the valve when the actuator is in the closed position.

Observe the safety instructions (see 2.3). Do not leave tools or parts of your body
between the moving valve parts.

Before reinstallation of the valve into the pipeline: Close the valve by using the actuator. Adjust
the pinch bars parallel by means of the nuts, which are on both sides of actuator fixing plate
(Fig.10, nuts 1 and 2), so that from one end of the sleeve an even, narrow light slit (appr. 0.5
mm) (Fig. 10.1) is shown on the whole squeezed point of the sleeve or symmetrically on both
sides.

Unscrew the lower nuts (Fig. 10.2, nut 2) X mm from the fixing plate (see the measurements in
the table, Fig. 11). Now when the screws on the upper side of the fixing plate (Fig. 10.3, nut 1)
are tightened, the lower pinch bar rises and causes a sufficient squeeze on the sleeve to close the
flow against the pressure in the pipeline. After this has been done the valve is ready to be
installed to the pipeline.

10.1 10.2 10.3

Fig. 10.

VALVE SIZE PRESSURE CLASS

Measure mm 1 6 - 10 16 - 25

25 - 100 1.5 2.5 3.5

125 - 250 2.0 3.0 4.0
300 - 500 3.0 4.0
550 - 4.0

Fig. 11.

If the valve is handwheel-operated, it is enough to check that the pinch bars are parallel and the
light slit is shown. A sufficient squeeze is achieved by turning the handwheel 1/3...3/4 rounds
after the valve feels tight: if the pressure in the pipeline is 1 bar - appr. 1/3 of a handwheel
rotation; PN 10 bar - appr. 1/2 of a handwheel rotation; PN 25 bar - appr. 3/4 of a handwheel
rotation. If the valve is supplied with a reduction gear, the number of rotations is multiplied by
the gear ratio.
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