AV - Volume Booster: Instruction Manual 2070
AV - Volume Booster: Instruction Manual 2070
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Manual. The information herein contained are reserved property of IMI STI S.r.l
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This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the machine, it should be carefully read
before carrying out any operation and it should be kept for future references. The
operators shall adopt the safety precautions required by the country where the
product is installed.
1.2 GENERALITIES
IMI STI products are conceived, manufactured and controlled according to the Quality Control System in
compliance with EN ISO 9001 International Standard.
1.3 MANUFACTURER
According to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the Manufacturer of the described product is IMI STI.
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This product is designed in accordance with the applicable International Standards and Directives, but the
following regulations must be observed in any case:
• general and safety regulations;
• plant specific regulations and requirements;
• proper use of personal devices, protective devices (glasses, clothing, gloves, etc), tools and transport
equipment.
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Figure 1
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AV - S - M - P - T - C - O
S - SIZE
04 1/4"
12 3/4"
M - MATERIAL
S0 Stainless Steel SS316
S1 Stainless Steel SS316 (Copper Free Execution)
A0 Aluminum
A1 Aluminum (Copper Free Execution)
P - PAINTING
00 Not Painted
01 Standard Painting Cycle (CVA.01)
99 Customized Painting
T - TEMPERATURE RANGE
H -20°C / +85°C
S -20°C / +70°C
L -40°C / +70°C
E -55°C / +70°C
U -60°C / +100°C
C - CONNECTIONS
22CPE Pilot / Supply1 / Supply2 / Actuator / Exhaust
22A2E Pilot / Supply1 / Supply2 / Actuator / Exhaust
25EPM Pilot / Supply1 / Supply2 / Actuator / Exhaust
25A5M Pilot / Supply1 / Supply2 / Actuator / Exhaust
22CPG Pilot / Supply1 / Supply2 / Actuator / Exhaust
25EPE Pilot / Supply1 / Supply2 / Actuator / Exhaust
O - OPTIONS
TC Without Added Holes / Collected Exhaust
FC With Added Holes / Collected Exhaust
TA Without Added Holes / Free Exhaust
FA With Added Holes / Free Exhaust
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• Tubing with diameter equal to 8mm or 3/8” are recommended as pilot tubing;
• Tubing with diameter greater than the product thread connection size are recommended as supply and
exhaust tubing;
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4.1 LABEL
A label is attached on the product when the device is sold alone. When the product is mounted on a machinery
(like an actuator) or it is sold as spare part, the label is not attached. It is forbidden to modify the information and
the marks without previous written authorization by IMI STI.
Labels containing the ATEX marking according to Directive 2014/34/EU Annex II paragraph 1, comma 1.0.5 and
CE marking according to Directive 2014/34/EU Annex VIII paragraph 4, comma 4.1 and IECEx marking
according to EN ISO 80079-36 Section 11:
Label containing the specific marking of explosion protection according to SI 2016 No. 1107 and UKCA marking
according to The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019:
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Not performing the following procedures will invalidate the product warranty
5.1 TRANSPORT
Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear to prevent personal injury.
The lifting and handling shall be made by qualified staff and in compliance with the
laws and valid provisions.
5.2 RECEPTION
Check if the model corresponds with the one reported on the purchase order and if no defects are visible on the
product. Product related documents are furnished with documents accompanying the machinery where the
product Is mounted on. If the product is sold alone, contact IMI STI or downloads the documentation from IMI STI
web site.
5.3 STORAGE
To maintain the product in perfect condition, proper attention must be observed to preserve the product during
the storage period. Remember to:
• place the product on a wood surface pallet or on metallic support, avoiding direct contact with the ground ;
• protect the product with appropriate covering;
• make sure that plastic plugs are present on the pneumatic connections. If stored outdoor, replace plastic
plugs with metal plugs that guarantee perfect tightness;
• keep the product protected from weather conditions.
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Always wear protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear to prevent personal injury.
Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be
taken to protect against process media.
Check that the supply pressure are lower than the product design pressure.
Use appropriate pipes and fittings (type, rating, material and dimensions).
The connection shall be made by qualified staff.
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5.9 DISASSEMBLING
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It is severely forbidden to use the product for purpose or application other than those
for which it was designed and here above specified.
The product contains fluid under pressure: be careful when using it.
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model
selection in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Lower plate
2 1 Membrane kit
3 1 Convoyer
4 1 Upper membrane
5 1 Upper plate
6 1 Shutter
Table 15 – Part list
Figure 10 - Section
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in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Lower internal spacer plate
2 4 Column spacer
3 1 Upper internal spacer plate
4 1 Lower membrane
5 1 Lower membrane plate
6 1 Upper seat
Table 18 – Part list
Figure 13 - Section
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in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
Table 23 – Part list
Figure 18 - Section
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in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
Table 26 – Part list
Figure 21 - Section
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in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
Table 29 – Part list
Figure 24 - Section
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model
selection in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
Table 34 – Part list
Figure 29 - Section
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
Table 40 – Part list
Figure 35 - Section
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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PART LIST
Pos Q.ty Description
1 1 Upper seat
2 1 Membrane lower plate
3 1 Lower membrane
4 1 Internal ring
5 1 Plug
Table 43 – Part list
Figure 38 - Section
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The previous models are those currently available. For further models refer to the model selection
in par. 2.2 or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com
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Product disassembling and reassembling shall be carried out only by IMI STI authorized operators.
For the available part lists of each accessory refer to 6.2 and subsequent paragraphs
or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com.
8.3 REPAIRS
Repairs shall be carried out by authorized operators. When needed, send back the device to IMI STI for any
repairing.
Product disassembling and reassembling shall be carried out only by IMI STI authorized operators.
For the available part lists of each accessory refer to 6.2 and subsequent paragraphs
or contact imisti.sales@imi-critical.com or sti.support@imi-critical.com.
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Table 45
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www.IMI STIactuation.com
www.imi-critical.com
imisti.sales@imi-critical.com
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