Operating and maintenance manual

Control valve ECOTROL®

Series 6N/6H DN125/5"-DN400/16"

02.2019 / 1.1
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ARCA Regler GmbH Table of contents

Table of contents
1 General data........................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Validity of the manual .............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Contact details......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Other applicable documents.................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Place of storage of the manual................................................................................................ 5
1.5 ARCA ONSITE ........................................................................................................................ 5
2 Safety...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 General safety information ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Explanation of symbols and notices ........................................................................................ 7
2.3 Structure of the warning notices.............................................................................................. 7
2.4 Intended use............................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Inappropriate use .................................................................................................................... 9
2.6 Residual risks .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.7 Qualification of the personnel.................................................................................................. 9
2.8 Operator's duty of care .......................................................................................................... 10
2.9 Personal protective equipment.............................................................................................. 11
3 Transport, storage and packaging .................................................................................... 12
3.1 Transport ............................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Storage.................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Packaging.............................................................................................................................. 12
4 Nameplate ............................................................................................................................ 13
5 Type key ............................................................................................................................... 14
6 Sectional drawings.............................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Parts list................................................................................................................................. 15
6.2 6N/6H1-P1............................................................................................................................. 17
6.3 6N/6H1-P1............................................................................................................................. 18
6.4 6N/6H1-L1-LK1 ..................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 6N/6H1-P1-BG ...................................................................................................................... 20
6.6 6N/6H3-L1 ............................................................................................................................. 21
6.7 6N/6H4-P1............................................................................................................................. 22
6.8 6N/6H5-P1 to -50 °C ............................................................................................................. 23
6.9 6N/6H7-P1............................................................................................................................. 24
6.10 6N/6H4/7-L2-LN .................................................................................................................... 25
7 Functional description........................................................................................................ 26
8 Fitting ................................................................................................................................... 27
9 Commissioning / Decommissioning ................................................................................. 29
10 Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 31
10.1 Care....................................................................................................................................... 31

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10.2 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 31
10.3 Stem seal – Detail X.............................................................................................................. 31
10.3.1 V-collars ................................................................................................................................ 32
10.3.2 Packing rings......................................................................................................................... 33
10.3.3 Shaped ring ........................................................................................................................... 33
11 Disassembly / assembly of the valve ................................................................................ 34
11.1 Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 34
11.2 Actuator ................................................................................................................................. 34
11.3 Bonnet ................................................................................................................................... 34
11.4 Stem sealing.......................................................................................................................... 35
11.5 Plain bearing ......................................................................................................................... 35
11.6 Intermediate flange (version with bellows) ............................................................................ 35
11.7 Cylinder tube (version with balancing system) ...................................................................... 36
11.8 Plug ....................................................................................................................................... 36
11.9 Stem ...................................................................................................................................... 36
11.10 Balancing seal - Detail Z (version with balancing system) .................................................... 38
11.11 Retainer & seat...................................................................................................................... 40
12 Torque tables - bolted connections................................................................................... 41
12.1 Screws according to DIN EN ISO 4017/4014, DIN 939 ........................................................ 41
12.2 Screws according to DIN 2510.............................................................................................. 41
12.3 Screws according to ASME B16.5 ........................................................................................ 41
12.4 Hex nut (57)........................................................................................................................... 41
13 Fault removal ....................................................................................................................... 43
14 Disposal and recycling ....................................................................................................... 44

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ARCA Regler GmbH 1 General data

1 General data
This operating manual contains instructions that enable the product to
be safely and properly installed, put into operation and maintained.
The target group for this operating manual is exclusively specially
trained and authorised technical personnel.
Please contact the manufacturer if you encounter problems that cannot
be solved with the aid of this operating manual.
The product is subject to technical changes at any time.

1.1 Validity of the manual

This operating manual applies to the product in the version described in
the device pass.

1.2 Contact details

Further information about the product can be obtained from:

Manufacturer's address ARCA Regler GmbH

Kempener Str. 18
D-47918 Tönisvorst
Tel.: +49 (0) 2156-7709-0
Fax: +49 (0) 2156-7709-55
E-mail: [email protected]
www.arca-valve.com

1.3 Other applicable documents

The product can be delivered as part of an actuator and equipped with
additional components that are described in their own operating manu-
als. The instructions as well as the warning and safety information con-
tained therein must also be observed.
Furthermore, the following documents apply in addition to this operating
manual.
▪ Device pass
▪ Installation drawing

1.4 Place of storage of the manual

The operating manual and all other applicable documents are part of the
product. They must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the product and
must be accessible to the personnel at all times.

1.5 ARCA ONSITE

Acceptance documents (if ordered) and operating documentation for this
product can be downloaded from the ARCA ONSITE portal.
Two options are available here:
1. Scan the QR Code¹ on the product. Further entries are not required.

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2. Visit the website https://onsite.arca-valve.com/search and enter

the ARCA order no. and ARCA serial no. The order no. and serial no.
can be found in the device pass and in our order confirmation.

Entry example

Illustration 1: ARCA ONSITE

¹ QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPOR-

ATED

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ARCA Regler GmbH 2 Safety

2 Safety

2.1 General safety information

The operating manual contains detailed descriptions for the safe installa-
tion, commissioning and maintenance of the product.
▪ Read this operating manual attentively in its entirety in order to famili-
arise yourself with the product.
▪ Particular attention must be paid to the information in this chapter.

2.2 Explanation of symbols and notices

Safety and warning instructions are intended to avoid hazards to the life
or health of operating or maintenance personnel, and to avoid material
damage. It is emphasised through the use of the special terms defined
here. Additionally, their location is marked by warning symbols (picto-
grams). The signal terms used have the following meanings:

DANGER
means that death, serious injuries and/or considerable damage to
property will occur if the corresponding preventive measures are
not taken and maintained.

WARNING
means that death, serious injuries and/or considerable damage to
property can occur if the corresponding preventive measures are
not taken and maintained.

CAUTION
means that minor injuries and/or damage to property can occur if
the corresponding preventive measures are not taken and main-
tained.

NOTICE
indicates an important item of information about the product itself
or how the product should be handled, to which special attention
should be paid.

2.3 Structure of the warning notices

Section-related warning notice Section-related warning notices refer to the entire chapter, sections or
several paragraphs within this operating manual. Section-related warn-
ing notices are structured as follows:

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DANGER
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequences of disregard
► Measure to avoid the danger
► Further measures

Embedded warning notice Embedded warning notices refer to a certain area within a section. They
apply to smaller information units than the section-related warning no-
tices. Embedded warning notices are structured as follows:
DANGER! Instructions for avoiding a dangerous situation.

2.4 Intended use

The product complies with laws, regulations and standards valid at the
time of delivery.
The product does not pose a danger to people, property or environment
if it is used for its intended purpose and the warning notices contained in
this operating manual and attached to the product are observed. This
applies to the entire lifetime, from the delivery, assembly and operation
to the disassembly and disposal.
The following is deemed to be used for the intended purpose:
▪ Operate the product exclusively in accordance with this operating
manual and in accordance with the specification in the order confirm-
ation and the device pass.
▪ Use exclusively original ARCA spare parts for the maintenance of the
product.

DANGER
Risk of death and serious injuries as well as damage to property
and the environment!
Risk of death and serious injuries as well as damage to property and the
environment due to hazardous operating media, high temperatures and
pressures as well as moving parts.
► The following requirements and conditions must be complied with
without fail.
► Observe warning notices.

Maintenance Ensure or observe the following before performing any maintenance

work:
▪ Depressurise the pipeline.
▪ Completely empty the pipeline and, in the case of hazardous operat-
ing media, thoroughly rinse it using a suitable cleaning fluid.
▪ Inform yourself about possible hazards that could arise due to
residues of the operating medium and take suitable precautions if ne-
cessary. (Wear personal protective equipment, etc.).
▪ If necessary, cool the valve down or heat it up to ambient temperat-
ure.

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▪ Disconnect the auxiliary energy supply to the actuator and drive it to

its end position.
▪ Ensure that the system cannot be started up by third parties.
▪ You are expressly directed to observe the regulations for potentially
explosive equipment where necessary.

2.5 Inappropriate use

Inappropriate use is use of the product other than as described is the
chapter entitled [2.4] Intended use.
In the addition, the following applies:
▪ Unauthorised modifications to the product can lead to injuries, dam-
age to property and malfunctions. The user alone bears this risk.
Warranty and liability claims are excluded.

2.6 Residual risks

There may still be residual risks even if the product is used for its inten-
ded purpose.
▪ Danger of being crushed by unsecured actuators
In case of negligent use of personal protective equipment:
▪ Danger due to noise resulting in hearing loss
▪ Thermal hazards (burning, scalding, etc.)
▪ Danger due to escape of the operating medium
Furthermore, there may be unapparent residual risks despite all precau-
tions taken.
Residual risks can be minimised if the notes on safety and commission-
ing as well as the operating manual as a whole are observed.

2.7 Qualification of the personnel

The product is exclusively intended for use in plants and installations in
which trained technical personnel carry out the necessary work. Tech-
nical personnel are persons who are entrusted with the installation, com-
missioning and operation of this product and who have the appropriate
qualifications for their work activities, such as, for example:
▪ training or instruction in accordance with current technical safety
standards in the maintenance and usage of appropriate safety equip-
ment.
▪ Training in First Aid.
▪ In the case of systems with explosion protection: training or instruc-
tion and authorisation to carry out work on potentially explosive sys-
tems.
Repair work may be carried out only by trained and qualified technical
personnel.
Work on electrical equipment may be carried out only by trained electri-
cians or persons who have received electrotechnical instruction.

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Persons Instructed Persons Persons Superiors ARCA ser-

persons with a recog- with a recog- with relevant vice person-
nised tech- nised elec- skills nel
nical educa- trotechnical
Activity tion education
Transport X X X X X
Installation X X X X X
Commissioning X X X X
Maintenance X X X X X
Fault finding X X X
Mechanical X X
troubleshooting
Electrical X X
troubleshooting
Repairs X X X X
Disposal X X X X X

2.8 Operator's duty of care

To avoid accidents, malfunctions and environmental impacts, the re-
spective person responsible for the transport, commissioning, operation,
maintenance and disposal of the product must ensure the following:
▪ Observation of all warning and danger notices.
▪ Regular instruction of personnel on all applicable questions of work
safety, the operating manual and in particular the safety instructions
that it contains.
▪ Regulations and work instructions for safe working as well as the cor-
responding instructions for the conduct of the personnel in case of
accidents and fire are to be kept at the ready at all times and hung
up in the plant if necessary.
▪ Operate the product only if it is in perfect working order.
▪ Use only spare parts, lubricants and operating resources approved
by the manufacturer.
▪ Observe the specified operating conditions and requirements at the
place of installation.
▪ Provide all necessary devices and the personal protective equipment
required for the respective task.
▪ Refer to the chapter entitled Maintenance for the prescribed mainten-
ance intervals and comply with the corresponding regulations.
▪ Allow installation, commissioning and maintenance of the product to
be carried out only by qualified and trained personnel in accordance
with this operating manual.
▪ The operator must ensure that the product is used for its intended
purpose.
▪ Before commissioning the product the operator must carry out a risk
assessment and define appropriate inspection and maintenance in-
tervals according to the operating conditions.

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2.9 Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment must be worn during work in order to
minimise health risks.

▪ During work, always wear the protective equipment necessary for the
respective work
▪ Follow the notices about personal protective equipment displayed in
the working area.

Always wear
Protective clothing
Tight-fitting work clothes with a low tear
resistance, with narrow sleeves and
without protruding parts. They primarily
serve to protect against being caught up
by moving machine parts.
Do not wear rings, chains or other jew-
ellery.
Safety shoes
To protect against heavy falling parts and
slipping on smooth floors.

Wear in case of particular Special protective equipment is neces-

environmental conditions sary in particular environmental condi-
tions.
It is to be selected according to the
environment.
Safety glasses
To protect the eyes against flying parts
and splashes of liquids.

Helmet
To protect against falling and flying parts
and materials.

Hearing protection
To protect against hearing damage.

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3 Transport, storage and packaging

3.1 Transport
WARNING
Tipping or falling load!
Danger of death and danger of damage to property due to load tipping
over or falling!
► Only suitable and approved means of transport and lifting equipment
may be used for transporting the product.
► Lifting equipment must generally be attached to the housing of the
product, not to attachments.
► Allow only instructed persons to select and attach the lifting equip-
ment.
► Do not stand under suspended loads.

Transport at a temperature lower than -40 °C or higher than +80 °C is

not permissible.
The valve may only be transported in a pressureless and rinsed-out con-
dition.
Particular attention is to be paid to dead spaces (pressure compensa-
tion, bellows, etc.) when rinsing the valve.

3.2 Storage
NOTICE
Improper storage!
There is a danger of the product and in particular the attached electronic
accessories no longer functioning if stored improperly.
► Storage at a temperature lower than -40 °C or higher than +80 °C is
not permissible.
► It must be stored in roofed-over storage places and that are weather-
proof.

To protect against contamination and to protect the sealing surfaces,

openings such as nozzles, flanges, etc. must be sealed using suitable
means. These should be removed by technical personnel at the place of
installation.

3.3 Packaging
The product is packed in a PE film inside the outer packaging (card-
board box, wooden crate, pallet, lattice box).
If the packaging, in particular the PE film, has been opened, the product
must be stored immediately in a heated room.
The product must be packed in weatherproof or seaworthy packaging for
transport by ship, airplane, rail or truck.

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ARCA Regler GmbH 4 Nameplate

4 Nameplate

Illustration 2: Nameplate

1 App. no. / Serial no.

2 Type designation / Year of manufacture
3 Valve design
4 Nominal size
5 Nominal pressure
6 Flow coefficient, characteristic curve
7 Seat diameter
8 Valve stroke
9 Material of housing / trim
10 Actuator function
11 Actuator type
12 Max. actuation pressure
13 Actuation pressure range
14 Actuator type key

Place of installation The nameplate is attached to the actuator yoke or the actuator head.

Serial no. The serial no. of the valve is stamped on the neck flange of the housing.
If it differs from the nameplate, the serial no. on the housing is binding.

Illustration 3: Serial no.

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5 Type key
Series
6N/6H-
Bonnet (..X)
--1 Standard
--2 Double stuffing box
--3 Cooling fins
--4 Bellows
--5 Extension (insulating column)
--7 Standard balanced
--8 Cooling fins balanced
--9 Special design in acc. with order
Trim (…-XX)
P1 – P5 Parabolic plug (1 - 5 step)
L1 – L4 Perforated plug (1 - 4 step)
K1 Piston plug (1 step)
S On/off plug
LN – LN2 Retainer (low-noise, single, double)
LK1 – LK4 Low noise cage (single to quad-
ruple)
SLK1 – SLK3 Seat low noise cage (single to
triple)
LS1 – LS4 Perforated disc, welded in (single
to quadruple)
SS Dirt strainer
BG Additional lower stem guide in the
seat

Example of type designation 6N3-P1-LN

Control valve ECOTROL 6N – cooling fins – bonnet – 1 step parabolic
plug – low-noise retainer

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ARCA Regler GmbH 6 Sectional drawings

6 Sectional drawings
Some versions of the valve are illustrated below. Further versions are
possible by combining the different components.

Drawing details X see [10.3] Stem sealing

Y see [11.11] Retainer & seat
Z see [11.10] Balancing sealing

6.1 Parts list

Item Name
1 Housing
2 Bonnet
6 Intermediate flange
20 * Seat
26 * Plug (compl.)
50 * Stem
51 * Clamping sleeve
56 * Shaft
57 * Hex nut
59 * Lock washer
60 Cylinder tube
65 Guide bush
80 * Screw(bolt)
81 * Nut
90 * Screw(bolt)
110 Low noise cage
117 * Wiper ring
140 * Gasket
142 * Bellows unit
143 * Gasket
144 * Gasket
150 Slotted nut
152 Stuffing box screw
154 * Base ring
156 * Seal set
164 * Plain bearing
166 * O-ring
168 * Gasket
169 Sleeve
170 Stuffing box gland
172 * Screw
173 * Spring lock washer
177 * Piston ring
180 * Sealing element

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Item Name
181 Clamping ring
182 Retainer
183 * O-ring
184 * Sealing element
185 Lower guide
186 * Plain bearing
198 * Sealing element
199 * Support ring
356 * Sealing element
523 Disc
* recommended spare part / wearing part

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6.2 6N/6H1-P1
Standard bonnet DEK1 with parabolic plug P1.

Illustration 4: 6N/6H1-P1

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6.3 6N/6H1-P1
Standard bonnet DEK1 with parabolic plug P1 and soft seal. See also
[11.11] Version with soft seal – Detail Y.

Illustration 5: 6N/6H1-P1

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6.4 6N/6H1-L1-LK1
Standard bonnet DEK1 with perforated plug L1 and low noise cage LK1.

Illustration 6: 6N/6H1-L1-LK1

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6.5 6N/6H1-P1-BG
Standard bonnet DEK1 with parabolic plug P1 and lower guide BG.

Illustration 7: 6N/6H1-P1-BG

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6.6 6N/6H3-L1
Bonnet with cooling fins DEK3 and perforated plug L1.

Illustration 8: 6N/6H3-L1

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6.7 6N/6H4-P1
Bonnet with bellows DEK4 and parabolic plug P1.

Illustration 9: 6N/6H4-P1

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6.8 6N/6H5-P1 to -50 °C

Bonnet with insulating column DEK5 and parabolic plug P1.

Illustration 10: 6N/6H5-P1

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6.9 6N/6H7-P1
Bonnet with balancing system DEK7 and parabolic plug P1. See also
[11.10] Balancing seal - Detail Z (version with balancing system)

Illustration 11: 6N/6H7-P1

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6.10 6N/6H4/7-L2-LN
Bonnet with bellows and balancing system DEK4/7, perforated plug L2
and retainer LN. See also [11.10] Balancing seal - Detail Z (version with
balancing system)

Illustration 12: 6N/6H4/7-L2-LN

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7 Functional description
Valves from this series are usually used as actuators within the meaning
of DIN IEC 60050-351.
The valve serves to reduce the pressure and quantity of a flow of me-
dium through the plug.
The flow of medium through the seat (20) is regulated by the position of
the plug (26). The plug (26) is adjusted with the aid of an attached actu-
ator, which acts on the Stem (50) connected to the plug (26).

50

26

20

Illustration 13: Sectional drawing

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8 Fitting
Place of installation The valve should be easily accessible from at least one side.
Include a catwalk or similar in the planning in case of greater heights.
An electric crane or block and tackle should be provided, depending on
the weight.

Valve with flanges After removal of the protective caps from the inlet and outlet sealing sur-
faces, valves with flanges are installed in the pipeline using gaskets and
bolts provided by the customer. Following the installation, check the
flange connection and the surface coating, in particular the area around
the contact surfaces of the flange joints. Damage to the coating caused
by transport or installation in the pipeline is to be treated with a suitable
coating system in order to restore the factory corrosion protection.

Valve with welded ends Valves with welded ends are welded into the pipeline. Following the in-
stallation, check the welded connection and the surface coating. Dam-
age to the coating caused by transport or installation in the pipeline is to
be treated with a suitable coating system in order to restore the factory
corrosion protection.
Please note:

CAUTION
Mounting position
► Pipeline horizontal
► Actuator above the valve
► Pay attention to the flow direction arrows on the housing connections

In case of a different mounting position, special measures need to

be taken to support the weight of the actuator!
Forces from the pipeline must not be transmitted to the valve.
A straight section of pipeline with a length of at least 10x the nominal
size of the pipeline must be provided for in front of and behind the valve.
Built-in parts and branches are not permitted.
A bypass line is recommended with shut-off valves before and after the
valve.
It recommended to install a dirt trap / filter before the valve.
NOTICE! Following the installation of the valve, check that the installa-
tion conditions mentioned have been met.

Attachment of an actuator The valve enables the attachment of different actuators. Various mount-
ing kits and couplings are available for this.
The actuator must be mounted according to the actuator manufacturer's
operating manual. The maximum permissible actuating forces must be
observed.
DN Stem thread Max. actuating force
[kN]
125 - 200 → 5“ - 8“ M18x1.5 41
250 - 400 → 10“ - 16“ M27x2 94

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CAUTION
The following must additionally be observed when constructing an
electric or hydraulic actuator:
► Switch-off in the closing direction via torque switch
► Switch-off in the opening direction via displacement switch

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9 Commissioning / Decommissioning
Before the initial In order to avoid damage to the trim due to possible existing contamina-
commissioning tion in the piping network, the piping network must be cleaned by rinsing
and if necessary pickling.
The following procedures are recommended:

Rinsing with rinsing set A rinsing set and rinsing flange(s) is mounted in place of the trim.
▪ Completely dismantle the valve so that only the housing remains in
the pipeline
▪ Mount the rinsing set in place of the seat (to be ordered separately)
▪ Mount the rinsing flange(s) (to be ordered separately)
▪ Rinse and if necessary pickle
▪ Dismount the rinsing set and the rinsing flange(s)
▪ Clean the valve and replace the seal(s)
▪ Mount the trim and completely reassemble the valve

Rinsing with spacer A spacer is installed in the pipeline in place of the valve
▪ Remove the valve from the pipeline (flange-mounted valves only)
▪ Install the spacer in the pipeline
▪ Rinse and if necessary pickle
▪ Remove the spacer from the pipeline again
▪ Replace the seals
▪ Install the valve in the pipeline again

Commissioning ▪ Pay attention to the chapter entitled [2] Safety

▪ Avoid thermal shocks
– Bring the valve slowly up to operating temperature
At a temperature difference of 300 K or more, the speed of tem-
perature change must be restricted to max. 2 K/min.
▪ Check the flange connections for leaks
– Tighten the bolted connections diagonally. Refer to the chapter
entitled [12] Torque tables for the tightening torques
▪ Check the stem sealing for leaks
– See the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem seal – Detail X for this

Decommissioning We recommend the following procedure for taking the valve out of ser-
vice:

The valve remains installed In case of lengthy standstills, the valve and the pipeline must be emptied
and rinsed, depending on the operating medium.

The valve is removed ▪ Pay attention to the chapter entitled [2] Safety
▪ Remove the valve from the pipeline
▪ Treat the interior of the housing with a suitable preservative and seal
the openings with suitable caps

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▪ To protect against corrosion, treat all unpainted parts and surfaces

made of materials that are not rustproof with a suitable preservative

Recommissioning NOTICE! All seals must be replaced if the valve has been out of service
for more than one year.
▪ Mount the valve in accordance with the chapter entitled Fitting
▪ Carry out the work according to the chapter entitled [10.1] Care
▪ Commission the valve according to the chapter entitled [9] Commis-
sioning

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ARCA Regler GmbH 10 Maintenance

10 Maintenance

10.1 Care
▪ Clean the stem (50) if necessary
– Clean the stem (50) of adhering dirt using a soft cloth
NOTICE! Never use sandpaper, since this will damage the sur-
face of the stem and reduce the lifetime of the stem sealing.

10.2 Maintenance
The valve is for the most part maintenance-free.
Nevertheless, the flange connections and the stuffing box seal must be
checked regularly for leaks. If necessary the work is to be carried out in
accordance with the chapter entitled [9] Commissioning. Depending on
the operating conditions of the valve, the operator is responsible for de-
fining appropriate checking and maintenance intervals.

10.3 Stem seal – Detail X

NOTICE
In general we wish to point out that all types of stuffing box seals
are subject to wear due to the respective operating conditions and
must be inspected and if necessary replaced at regular intervals.

Stuffing box seal with V-collar The stuffing box seal with V-collar is not adjustable. In case of leaks the
entire seal set must be exchanged.

Stuffing box seal with packing The stuffing box seal with packing rings is adjustable. The stuffing box
rings screw (152) can be tightened if the stuffing box seal should leak.
The stuffing box screw should only be tightened to the extent that the
force of the actuator still allows jerk-free movement of the stem (50).
If the stuffing box screw (152) is tightened too much and the stem (50)
jams or jerks, the stuffing box screw (152) must be loosened again until
jerk-free operation is possible. Nevertheless, the sealing integrity must
still be guaranteed.
Packing rings can be added if no further tightening of the stuffing box
screw (152) is possible. See section entitled Addition of packing rings.

Stuffing box seal with shaped The stuffing box seal with shaped ring is not adjustable. In case of leaks
ring the entire seal set must be exchanged.

Addition of packing rings Split packing rings can be temporarily added.

However, an exchange of the complete stuffing box seal should take
place as soon as possible.
▪ Pay attention to the chapter entitled [2] Safety
▪ WARNING! Drive the actuator to the upper end position and se-
cure it
▪ Unscrew and remove the stuffing box screw (152)

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▪ Carry out the work according to the chapter entitled [10.1] Care
▪ Insert a split packing ring
▪ Fit the stuffing box screw (152)
▪ Commission the valve according to the chapter entitled [9] Commis-
sioning

Stuffing box chamber sleeve In order to prevent corrosion of the stuffing box chamber, a sleeve (169)
made of stainless steel is inserted in the case of bonnets made of mater-
ials that are not rustproof.

10.3.1 V-collars

V-collars

117 * Wiper ring

152 Stuffing box screw
156 * Seal set
164 * Plain bearing
166 * O-ring
168 * Gasket
169 Sleeve
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 14: V-collars

V-collars vacuum operation

117 * Wiper ring

152 Stuffing box screw
156 * Seal set
164 * Plain bearing
166 * O-ring
168 * Gasket
169 Sleeve
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 15: V-collars vacuum operation

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10.3.2 Packing rings

Packing rings

117 * Wiper ring

152 Stuffing box screw
154 * Base ring
156 * Seal set
164 * Plain bearing
168 * Gasket
169 Sleeve
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 16: Packing rings

10.3.3 Shaped ring

Double quad ring

117 * Wiper ring

152 Stuffing box screw
156 * Seal set
164 * Plain bearing
168 * Gasket
169 Sleeve
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 17: Double quad ring

Variseal ring

117 * Wiper ring

152 Stuffing box screw
154 * Base ring
164 * Plain bearing
168 * Gasket
169 Sleeve
356 * Sealing element
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 18: Variseal ring

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11 Disassembly / assembly of the valve

WARNING
Disregarding the safety instructions
Risk of injury!
► Observe the notes in the chapter entitled [2] Safety

11.1 Procedure
▪ Disassembly of the valve.
– Dismounted parts are to be secured carefully against falling down
(risk of injury or damage).
▪ Clean all components.
▪ Assembly in the reverse order using the new components.
– Seals and packings are generally to be replaced.
– Insert any existing dynamically loaded O-rings and shaped rings
using a suitable lubricant, provided that the process conditions al-
low.
– Refer to the chapter entitled [12] Torque tables for the tightening
torques of bolted connections.
– Following assembly, the plug must be moved to the upper and
lower end positions by hand or using auxiliary energy. The plug
may neither jerk nor scrape when doing this.
– If necessary the bonnet connections must be loosened, the com-
ponents re-aligned to one another and the connections tightened
again.
– Then commission the valve according to the chapter entitled [9]
Commissioning.

11.2 Actuator
▪ WARNING! Drive the actuator to the central stroke position and
secure it.
▪ Decouple and remove the actuator.
– Follow the actuator manufacturer's mounting instructions!

11.3 Bonnet

Standard/cooling fins/ ▪ Unscrew the stuffing box screw (152)

insulating column versions
down to -196 °C – Refer also to the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem sealing – Detail X for
this
▪ Release the bolted connection between the housing (1) and the bon-
net (2)
▪ Lift off the bonnet (2)
CAUTION! The plug (26) may be lifted off with the bonnet (2)
– Pull the plug (26) out of the bonnet (2)
– Do not bend the stem (50)

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Bellows/insulating column ▪ Unscrew the stuffing box screw (152)

versions down to -50 °C
– Refer also to the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem sealing – Detail X for
this
▪ Release the bolted connection between the bonnet (2) and the inter-
mediate flange (6)
▪ Lift off the bonnet (2)
CAUTION! Do not bend the stem (50)!

11.4 Stem sealing

V-collars ▪ Remove the seal set (156) consisting of V-collar, support disc and
spring
– Refer also to the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem sealing – Detail X for
this

Packing rings ▪ Remove the sealing set (156) and the base ring (154)
– Refer also to the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem sealing – Detail X for
this

Double quad ring ▪ Seal set (156)

– Refer also to the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem sealing – Detail X for
this

Variseal ring ▪ Remove the sealing element (356) and the base ring (154)
– Refer also to the chapter entitled [10.3] Stem sealing – Detail X for
this

11.5 Plain bearing

▪ Remove the plain bearing (164) from the stuffing box screw (152)
NOTICE! Observe the following when mounting the plain bearing
(164):
– Coated side towards the stem (50)
– Fabric side towards the stuffing box screw (152)

11.6 Intermediate flange (version with bellows)

▪ Release the bolted connection between the housing (1) and the inter-
mediate flange (6)
▪ Lift off the intermediate flange (6) with bellows (142) and plug (26)
NOTICE! For version with balancing system, also lift cylinder tube
(60)
CAUTION! Observe the following during the lifting:
– Do not bend or damage the stem (50)!
– The lifting device must be fastened to the stem thread to prevent
overstretching the bellows (142)!

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11.7 Cylinder tube (version with balancing system)

Standard ▪ Pull out the cylinder tube (60)

– Depending on the size and version, use a mounting thread and if
necessary lifting equipment

Version with bellows The cylinder tube (60) can be taken off only after disassembly of the
plug (26). Refer to the chapter entitled [11.8] Plug → version with bel-
lows for this.

11.8 Plug
Depending on the version the plug (26) has already been dismantled.

Standard ▪ Pull the plug (26) with the stem (50) out of the housing (1)

Version with bellows ▪ Unscrew and remove the hex nut (57) and replace it
▪ Remove and replace the lock washer (59)
▪ Pull the plug (26) from the shaft (56)
CAUTION! The bellows unit (142) must not be excessively
stretched!
Refer also to the chapter entitled [11.9] Stem → version with bellows
for this.

11.9 Stem

Standard The stem (50) can be exchanged.

▪ Unscrew and remove the hex nut (57) and replace it
▪ Remove and replace the lock washer (59)
▪ Pull the stem (50) out of the plug (26)

26 * Plug (compl.)
50 * Stem
57 * Hex nut
58 * Gasket
59 * Lock washer
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 19: Plug/stem fastening – standard

Example illustration with perforated plug

Version with bellows The stem can only be exchanged complete with bellows unit (142).
▪ Remove the clamping sleeve (51)
– To do this, compress the bellows unit (142) with the help of the
stem (50)
▪ Unscrew the plug (26) with the shaft (56)

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CAUTION! The bellows unit (142) must not be subjected to twist-

ing forces!
▪ Replace the seal (140)
▪ Insert the new stem (50) with bellows unit (142) into the intermediate
flange (6), screw on the plug (26) with shaft (56) and drill
▪ Drive in the clamping sleeve (51)

6 Intermediate flange
26 * Plug (compl.)
50 * Stem
51 * Clamping sleeve
56 * Shaft
140 * Gasket
142 * Bellows unit
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 20: Plug/stem fastening - bellows

Example illustration with parabolic plug

Version with balancing system The stem (50) can be exchanged.

▪ Unscrew and remove the hex nut (57) and replace it
▪ Take off and replace lock washer (59)
▪ Pull the stem (50) out of the plug (26)

26 * Plug (compl.)
50 * Stem
57 * Hex nut
59 * Lock washer
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 21: Plug/stem fastening – balancing system

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Example illustration with perforated plug

Single-piece up to seat Ø The stem (50) can only be exchanged complete with the plug (26).
100 mm

26 * Plug (compl.)
50 * Stem
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 22: Plug/stem fastening – standard

Example illustration with parabolic plug

11.10 Balancing seal - Detail Z (version with balancing system)

Piston rings ▪ Dismount the piston rings (177) using a piston ring expander
NOTICE! During assembly, the piston rings must be positioned in ac-
cordance with the embossed marking "TOP" in relation to the re-
spective flow direction (FTO / FTC). The piston ring joints must be ar-
ranged with an offset of 180 degrees to one another.

177 * Piston ring

* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 23: Balancing seal piston rings – Detail Z

Quad ring ▪ Exchange the sealing element (198) and support rings (199)

198 * Sealing element

199 * Support ring
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 24: Balancing seal quad ring – Detail Z

Variseal ring ▪ Replace sealing element (198)

– Observe the flow direction (FTO / FTC)

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NOTICE! Warm up the sealing element in a water bath before as-

sembly. The expanded sealing element must be calibrated after as-
sembly. The cylinder tube (60) can be used as a calibration sleeve
for this purpose.

FTO

198 * Sealing element

* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 25: Balancing seal Variseal ring FTO – Detail Z

FTC

198 * Sealing element

* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 26: Balancing seal Variseal ring FTC – Detail Z

C ring ▪ Unscrew the screws (172) of the stuffing box gland (170)
▪ Remove the stuffing box gland (170)
▪ Replace sealing element (198)
– Observe the flow direction (FTO / FTC)

FTO

170 Stuffing box gland

172 * Screw
173 * Spring lock washer
198 * Sealing element
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 27: Balancing seal C ring FTO – Detail Z

FTC 170 Stuffing box gland

172 * Screw
173 * Spring lock washer
198 * Sealing element
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 28: Balancing seal C ring FTC – Detail Z

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11.11 Retainer & seat

Standard ▪ Take the retainer (182) and seat (20) out of the housing (1)
▪ Exchange sealing element (180)

Version with soft seal – Detail Y

Flat gasket & O-ring ▪ Take the retainer (182), clamping ring (181) and complete seat (20,
183, 184) out of the housing (1)
▪ Replace the sealing element (184) and O-ring (183)
▪ Exchange sealing element (180)

20 * Seat
180 * Sealing element
181 Clamping ring
182 Retainer
183 * O-ring
184 * Sealing element
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 29: Soft seal, flat gasket & O-ring – Detail Y

Example illustration with parabolic plug

Trapezoidal ring ▪ Take the retainer (182), clamping ring (181) and complete seat (20,
184) out of the housing (1)
▪ Exchange sealing element (184)
▪ Exchange sealing element (180)

20 * Seat
180 * Sealing element
181 Clamping ring
182 Retainer
184 * Sealing element
* recommended spare part /
wearing part

Illustration 30: Soft seal, trapezoidal ring – Detail Y

Example illustration with parabolic plug

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12 Torque tables - bolted connections

12.1 Screws according to DIN EN ISO 4017/4014, DIN 939

Thread Torque [Nm/lbf ft]
A2-70
M16 120/90
M20 230/170
M24 390/290

12.2 Screws according to DIN 2510

Thread Torque [Nm/lbf ft]
A2-70 1.7218 1.4923 1.4913
M12 35/26 35/26 45/33 60/44
M16 90/66 85/63 120/90 150/110
M20 170/125 160/120 220/160 280/210
M24 280/210 280/210 380/280 470/350
M27 410/300 400/300 550/410 690/510
M30 580/430 570/420 780/580 970/720
M33 770/570 760/560 1000/740 1300/960
M36 990/730 960/710 1300/960 1600/1180

12.3 Screws according to ASME B16.5

Thread Torque [Nm/lbf ft]
A193B7 A193B8 A193B7M
½“-UNC 100/75 50/35 75/55
⅝“-UNC 185/135 90/66 140/100
¾“-UNC 325/240 155/110 250/180
⅞“-UNC 520/380 250/180 400/300
1“-UNC 780/580 370/270 600/440
1⅛“-UNC 1100/800 520/380 840/620
1⅛“-8UN 1120/825 535/400 855/630
1¼“-UNC 1520/1120 730/540 1160/860
1¼“-8UN 1550/1145 740/545 1200/890
1⅜“-UNC 2000/1500 950/700 1500/1100
1⅜“-8UN 2075/1530 990/730 1580/1165

12.4 Hex nut (57)

Thread Torque [Nm/lbf ft]
Plug material
1.4571, 1.4301, 1.4404, All other plug materials
1.4306
M20x1.5 300/220 350/260
M24x1.5 500/370 600/440

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Thread Torque [Nm/lbf ft]

M36x3 1500/1110 2000/1480
M48x2 3600/2660 4000/2950

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13 Fault removal
WARNING
Improper troubleshooting work on the valve
Risk of injury!
► For all troubleshooting work on the valve, observe the corresponding
notes in this operating manual or in the operating manuals for the ad-
ditionally installed components.

Please contact the manufacturer if problems occur that are not de-
scribed in this table.
Fault Possible causes Action
No flow Valve closed Open the valve by means of the ac-
tuator
Flange covers (transport protection) Remove flange covers
have not been removed
Inadequate flow Valve not opened sufficiently Open the valve by means of the ac-
tuator
Blockage in the piping system Check the pipeline
Incorrect valve or incorrect Kvs Use valve with correct Kvs value
value selected
Stem moves jerkily Stuffing box screw overtightened (in Slacken off the stuffing box screw a
case of valves with adjustable stem little
sealing) Sealing integrity must be main-
tained
Stem or plug doesn't move Stuffing box screw overtightened (in Slacken off the stuffing box screw a
case of valves with adjustable stem little
sealing) Sealing integrity must be main-
tained
Seat and plug very dirty Clean seat and plug
Due to contamination in the me- Replace the stem, plug and guides
dium, the stem or plug has eaten
into its guide
Stem seal is leaking Stuffing box seal damaged or worn Replace sealing element
Stuffing box pretension too low (in Tighten the stuffing box screw
case of valves with adjustable stem
seal)
Leakage rate too high in Sealing edges on the plug and/or Rework or replace plug and/or seat
the closed state seat damaged
Dirt/foreign bodies in the valve Clean the interior of the valve,
fit a dirt trap if necessary
Balancing seal worn in balanced Replace sealing element
valves
Closing force of the actuator too low Use a more powerful actuator,
Check the operating data

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14 Disposal and recycling

WARNING
Operating media and auxiliary materials that are hazardous to
health
Danger to people and the environment!
► Wear suitable protective equipment
► If applicable, collect and dispose of rinsing medium or residual me-
dium. Particular attention is to be paid to dead spaces (pressure
compensation, bellows, etc.)
► Observe the legal regulations for the disposal of media that are haz-
ardous to health

ARCA products are modularly constructed and can be sorted by material

into the following components.
▪ Electronic components
▪ Metals
▪ Plastics
▪ Greases and oils
▪ Packaging material
The general rules are:
▪ greases and oils are usually water pollutants and must not be al-
lowed to escape into the environment
▪ Dispose of dismantled materials properly or recycle the separate ma-
terials
▪ Observe national disposal regulations

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