Easytop free-flow valve with Rp thread
Product information
Easytop free-flow valve with Rp thread
for potable water installation
| Year built (from): | 1.4.2017 |
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Target groups
The information in this manual is directed at heating and sanitary professionals and trained personnel.
Individuals without the abovementioned training or qualification are not permitted to mount, install and, if required, maintain this product. This restriction does not extend to possible operating instructions.
The installation of Viega products must take place in accordance with the general rules of engineering and the Viega instructions for use.
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DANGER!
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WARNING!
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CAUTION!
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NOTICE!
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INFO!
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About this translated version
This instruction for use contains important information about the choice of product or system, assembly and commissioning as well as intended use and, if required, maintenance measures. The information about the products, their properties and application technology are based on the current standards in Europe (e. g. EN) and/or in Germany (e. g. DIN/DVGW).
Some passages in the text may refer to technical codes in Europe/Germany. These should serve as recommendations in the absence of corresponding national regulations. The relevant national laws, standards, regulations, directives and other technical provisions take priority over the German/European directives specified in this manual: The information herein is not binding for other countries and regions; as said above, they should be understood as a recommendation.
Standards and regulations
The following standards and regulations apply to Germany / Europe and are provided as a support feature.
Regulations from section: Fields of application
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 806, part 1 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 806, part 2 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 806, part 3 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 806, part 4 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 806, part 5 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 1717 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN 1988 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | VDI/DVGW 6023 |
Planning, execution, operation and maintenance of potable water installations | Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) |
Regulations from section: Media
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Suitability for drinking water | Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) |
Regulations from section: Product description
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Suitability for drinking water installations | Trinkwasserverordnung (TrinkwV) |
Suitability for drinking water installations | DIN 50930‑6 |
Requirements in plastic components in drinking water installations | DVGW-Arbeitsblatt W270 |
Regulations from section: Overview
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Compliance with the inspection requirements (fittings group I) | DIN EN 13828 |
Compliance with the inspection requirements (fittings group I) | DIN EN 1213 |
Regulations from section: Threaded connection
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Threaded pair | DIN EN 10226‑1 |
Permitted sealants | DIN 30660 |
Permitted sealants | DIN EN 751‑2 |
Regulations from section: Marking on components
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Designation noise class I | DIN EN 1213 DIN EN 13828 |
Regulations from section: Corrosion
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
External corrosion protection | DIN EN 806‑2 |
External corrosion protection | DIN 1988‑200 |
External corrosion protection | DKI-Informationsdruck i. 160 |
Regulations from section: Leakage test
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Leakage test for potable water installations | DIN EN 806, part 4 |
Leakage test for potable water installations | ZVSHK-Merkblatt |
Regulations from section: Maintenance
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Operation and maintenance of potable water installations | DIN EN 806‑5 |
Intended use
INFO!
Coordinate the use of the model for areas of use and media other than those described with the Viega Service Center.
Areas of use
Use is possible in the following areas among others:
Drinking water installations
Industrial units
The model serves as a shut-off for the storey units.
The general rules of engineering and the applicable regulations must be observed for planning, execution, operation and maintenance potable water installations, see Regulations from section: Fields of application .
Media
The model is also suitable for the following media, amongst others:
Drinking water without limitations acc. to the applicable directives, see Regulations from section: Media
maximum chloride concentration 250 mg/l pursuant to applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Media
Product description
According to the applicable regulations, Easytop system fittings can be used for all types of potable water and are DVGW certified, see Regulations from section: Product description . Their plastic components comply with the KTW recommendation and the requirements pursuant to the applicable regulations.
Overview
INFO!
The Easytop system fittings comply with the test requirements specified in the applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Overview Sound protection Lap≤ 20 dB(A)
The model is equipped as follows:
valve casing made of gunmetal/silicon bronze
turning handle made of plastic
dual-sided Rp-thread
The model is available in the following dimensions: Rp ½, Rp¾.
Threaded connection
Prerequisite for a threaded connection, which seals via a thread, is a threaded pair in accordance with applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Threaded connection . Pursuant to these regulations, a permitted threaded pair comprises a conical external thread and a cylindrical internal thread, e.g. R ¾ and Rp ¾.
Only use commercially available and chloride-free, DVGW approved sealant in accordance with the applicable regulations to seal threads, see Regulations from section: Threaded connection .
Markings on components
The model is marked as follows:
flow direction indicator
noise class I on the basis of applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Marking on components
dimension
DVGW writing
position indicator
Compatible components
Should you have any questions on this subject, please contact the Viega Service Center.
Technical data
Observe the following operating conditions for the installation of the model:
Operating temperature [Tmax] |
|---|
Operating pressure [Pmax] |
90 °C |
1.6 MPa (16 bar) |
Information for use
Corrosion
Overground pipelines and fittings in rooms do not normally require external corrosion protection.
There are exceptions in the following cases:
Contact with aggressive building materials such as nitrite or materials containing ammonium
in aggressive surroundings
If external corrosion protection is required, observe the pertinent guidelines, see Regulations from section: Corrosion .
INFO!
Easytop fittings made of gunmetal/silicon bronze are suitable for all types of potable water.
The chloride concentration in the medium must not exceed a maximum value of 250 mg/l.
This chloride is not a disinfectant, but in fact pertains to the content in sea and table salt (sodium chloride).
Handling
Assembly information
Mounting instructions
Checking system components
INFO!
Do not remove the model from the packaging until immediately before use.
System components may, in some cases, become damaged through transportation and storage.
Check all parts.
Replace damaged components.
Do not repair damaged components.
Contaminated components may not be installed.
During assembly
Observe the following when mounting:
use suitable tools
INFO!
Choose the place of installation so that the fitting is easily accessible, simple to operate and can be well mounted.
Laying and fixing pipes
For information, refer to the instructions for use of the Viega system of the product you are using.
Length expansion
For information, refer to the instructions for use of the Viega system of the product you are using.
Maintenance
NOTICE!
Inform your customer or the operator of the drinking water installation that the system has to be maintained on a regular basis.
Observe the applicable regulations for the operation and maintenance of drinking water installations, see Regulations from section: Maintenance .
INFO!
Viega recommends actuating the fitting regularly and checking its function.
Disposal
Separate the product and packaging materials (e. g. paper, metal, plastic or non-ferrous metals) and dispose of in accordance with valid national legal requirements.