TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUNCTIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE

3 WAY-VALVE TWSV10
 INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION

2. INSTALLATION

3. TEST

4. MAINTENANCE
 1. INTRODUCTION

According to directive 94/9/CE ATEX1.

The manual provides information regarding the installation, assembly, disassembly and
maintenance of the TWSV10 3 way-valve.
3 way quick switch pressure valves are used to open and close pressure fluid in response to a pre-
arranged change in the inlet pressure warning.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

- Inlet connection: 1”NPT – 1”GAS

- Outlet connection: 1”NPT – 1”GAS
- maximum pressure: 10 bar
- action area: 0.1 ÷ 2.8 bar
- maximum inlet pressure: 10 bar
- Cg capacity coefficient: Cg : 7
- working temperature: -20° +60°C
- seat diameter: 2.5 mm
- materials : body: STEEL
cap: STEEL
flange: STEEL
valve seat: X10CrNiS1809
shutter: nitrile rubber 70SH
o-rings: nitrile rubber 70SH

FUNCTIONING

When these valves are operating, pressure entering from D door (fig.1) acts on the diaphragm and
moves the stem and maximum pressure regulating nut up to the lever device. When pressure
exceeds maximum pressure regulated level, the nut sets off the pivot and the lever device moves the
swinging device to the opposite position, closing C door and opening B door. Viceversa, when
pressure decreases on D door, the diaphragm is subjected to a lower energy and range spring
moves the stem and the minimum pressure regulating nut which, acting on the pivot of the swinging
device, brings it back to its original position, that is closing B door and opening C door.
fig.1
 2. INSTALLATION
The installation must be carried out only by qualified staff.
WARNINGS REGARDING THE USE OF THE PRESSURE VASSEL IN POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE DIRECTIVE 94/9/CE

• The valve meets the requirements of group II category 2 G related to non-electric

devices suitable for Zone 1.
• The device is provided with a threaded connection and a screw for the link to the ground
equipotential connection which should be carried out according to CEI applicable
norms.
• Moreover, all the components of the set which will be joint through flanged or threaded
connections, as well as other systems, (piping to be connected to the device, interception
and security valves, the insulation covering and other accessories) will have to be
effectively linked to the ground equipotential connection according to CEI applicable
regulations.
• Connections must be carried out by qualified staff, who will operate according to CEI
applicable norms and regulations. In addition, you’ll have to draw up a checking report
of the electric continuity of the ground connection.
• The disconnection, even temporary, of the equipment from the ground equipotential
connection is not allowed.
• It is essential that, even during maintenance operations, both the equipment and the
bolted or screwed components remain effectively linked to the ground connection
and that convenient equipment is used, in order to avoid any danger of electrostatic
discharge.
• Electric continuity throughout surfaces of bolted or threaded components should be
assured even after maintenance operations (there shouldn’t be any trace of painting on
communicating surfaces).
• It is forbidden to use free flames or non-suitable electric equipments for the device
installation zone.
• Maintenance staff will have to be properly trained also for facing risks deriving from the
device arrangement in a Zone 1 and Zone 2 potentially explosive atmosphere.
Moreover, the staff will operate according to security regulations with reference also to
the area classification.
• Prescriptions deriving from Directive 94/9/CE and related Decrees of accomplishment
will have to be carried into effect; furthermore, Legislative Decree 626 and applicable
regulations will have to be observed.
• The valve, particularly its non- stainless steel parts, will have to be protected against
rust formation. Do not damage the protecting painting.
• The system is provided with a vent with a 1/4NPT threaded connection in order to carry
methane emissions in a safer place, in case of diaphragm damage.
• Inspections provided in current regulations will have to be carried out.
• Duration of the equipment: it is specified in the instructions and maintenance section.
Do not use the equipment after the specified dates ( referring to the activity period and
to the maintenance period), in order to avoid the risk of the UNI CIG 10702 – 9571
diaphragm breaking.
• Do not ever tamper with the provided devices.
• F.lli Crosta Srl firm disclaims all responsibility in case of the non-observation of the
warnings enlisted above.
TWSV10 3 way valves may be oriented at any direction, preventing damp from entering in
positions 17 and 10.
Before installing, please make sure that the valve body and adjacent pipelines are free from
metallic oxide. Use certified pipelines.

Before installing TWSV10 valve it is necessary:

-to find the leading pipe and discharge it
- pipe must be cleaned and free from dust.

3 WAY VALVE DESIGN

BODY DETAILS WITH LEVER DEVICE

TWSV10 BASE SCHEDULE

POS CODE DESCRIPTION UM Q.TY

1 TWSV101 3 WAY-VALVE CAP NR 1
2 TWSV102 3 WAY-VALVE BODY NR 1
3 TWSV103 HOLDER-DIAPHRAGM PISTON NR 1
4 TWSV104 PRE-SHAPED DIAPHRAGM NR 1
5 2300090 M6 X 12 UNI5931 SCREWS NR 1
6 TWSV105 STEM NR 1
7 TWSV106 MIN MAX REGULATING NUT NR 2
8 M6353120 RANGE SPRING NR 1
9 2321112 M12 BLOCKING NUT NR 1
10 TWSV107 PLASTIC PROTECTION NR 1
11 TWSV108 PLASTIC DISK PROTECTION NR 1
12 2300105 M6 X 20 UNI 5931 SCREWS NR 8
13 TWSV109 LEVER NR 1
14 TWSV1010 STEM GUIDING JOURNAL BOX NR 1
15 TWSV1011 3 WAY SWITCH CAP NR 1
16 TWSV1012 DISTANCE DEVICE NR 1
17 2840419 BRONZE SILENCER NR 1
18 TWSV1013 RESET LEVER PLUG NR 1
19 TWSV1014 LEVER DEVICE PLUG NR 1
20 TWSV1015 SWITCH LEVER NR 1
21 TWSV1016 MOVABLE RESET LEVER NR 1
22 2620036 O-RING 3056 NR 1
23 TWSV1017 SWITCH LEVER SPRING NR 1
24 TWSV1018 FLOWING ROLL NR 1
25 TWSV1019 SHUTTER PLUG NR 1
26 TWSV1020 VALVE SEAT NR 1
27 TWSV1021 3 WAY SWITCH BODY NR 1
28 TWSV1022 WAVING SHUTTER NR 1
29 2620340 O-RING 2118 NR 1
30 2300080 M5 X 20 UNI 5931 SCREWS NR 4

3.TEST
The valve has been provided with a range spring suitable for the requested area, or, when needed,
already ranged and tested to the requested pressures.

- After the installation, please verify that all operative conditions are in accordance with
the regulator features.
- Open the on-off valve upstream very slowly and regulate ranging pressure using a
manometer.

4.MAINTENANCE
A very simple maintenance is one the main features of this valve.
Before any maintenance operation, be sure that the piping upstream and downstream on-off valve
is intercepted and discharged; the same should be done with the pressure of the regulator.
Maintenance durability is related to the quantity of gas used (impuryty, humidity, etc.) and it refers
to the use of the device which, in any case, doesn’t exceed 2 years.

Before beginning disassembly operations you’ll need a set of spare parts to hand.

Spare part Description Quantity Code

number
29 OR2118 nitrile 70SH 1 2620340
22 OR3056 nitrile 70SH 1 2620036
28 Waving shutter 1 TWSV1022
4 Pre-shaped diaphragm 1 TWSV104

The assembly and disassembly of the system do not require specific equipments. Do not tamper with
the VRP10 valve before the pipe has been intercepted and completely de-pressurized. The non-
observance of these instructions may cause anomalies to the product integrity and dangers for
operators.

DISASSEMBLY

- Switch off the downstream on-off valve and discharge the pipe acting on the downstream valve;
-Loosen screw pos.12 and remove the cap pos.1;
-replace the diaphragm pos.4 in the pre-shaped direction and re-install the cap pos.1
- screw screws pos.12

DISASSEMBLY OF THE BODY WITH LEVER DEVICE

- Remove screws pos.30

- Pay attention not to drop lever flowing devices and replace OR pos.29
- Remove switch lever and replace OR pos.22 and shutter pos.28 slipping off plug pos.25
- Re-install everything paying attention to the positioning of the switch lever
-Screw screws pos.30

RESET LEVER DISASSEMBLY

- Disassembly the reset lever label, remove plug 18 and reset lever 13
- Replace everything and return to the original position.

DIMENSIONS

SPRING TYPE COLOUR RANGE AREA

M6352120 White zinc-pl. 0.1-2.8 bar