Gas ball valve with test opening
Product information
Gas ball valve with test opening
| Year built (from): | 15.11.2007 |
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Target groups
The information in this instruction manual is directed at the following groups of people:
Contract installers
Professional companies specialising in the construction, maintenance and alteration of a natural or liquid gas system
Liquid gas systems may only be constructed, maintained or altered by companies that have the necessary qualification and experience.
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.
Labelling of notes
Warning and advisory texts are set aside from the remainder of the text and are labelled with the relevant pictographs.
DANGER!
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WARNING!
This symbol warns of possible serious injury.
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: Application areas
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Planning, execution, modification and operation of gas installations | DVGW-TRGI 2018 |
Planning, execution, modification and operation of liquid gas installations | DVFG-TRF 2021 |
Gas installations in industrial, commercial, and process engineering systems | DVGW-Arbeitsblatt G 5614 |
Gas installations in industrial, commercial, and process engineering systems | DVGW-Arbeitsblatt G 462 |
Gas installations in industrial, commercial, and process engineering systems | DVGW-Arbeitsblatt G 459‑1 |
Gas installations in industrial, commercial, and process engineering systems | DVGW Fachinformation Nr. 10 |
Gas installations in industrial, commercial, and process engineering systems | DVGW-TRGI 2018 |
Regulations from section: Media
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Gas characteristics | DVGW-Arbeitsblatt G 260 |
Regulations from section: Overview
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Requirements in gas fittings | DIN EN 331 |
Criteria for leak tightness | DIN 3537‑1 |
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: Technical data
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Operating temperature | DIN EN 331 |
Regulations from section: Corrosion
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Corrosion protection | DIN 30672 |
Corrosion protection for external pipes | DVGW-TRGI 2018, Point 5.2.7.1 |
Corrosion protection for internal pipelines | DVGW-TRGI 2018,, Point 5.2.7.2 |
Corrosion protection for external pipes | DVFG-TRF 2021,, Point 7.2.7.2 |
Corrosion protection for internal pipelines | DVFG-TRF 2021,, Point 7.2.7.3 |
Regulations from section: Notes on mounting
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Gas installations | DVGW-TRGI 2018 |
Exceptions, selection criteria and arrangement of the components | DVGW-TRGI 2018 |
Liquid gas installations | DVFG-TRF 2021 |
Exceptions, selection criteria and arrangement of the components | DVFG-TRF 2021 |
Use of active protective measures | DVGW-TRGI 2018, Point 5.3.6.3.1 |
Use of passive protective measures | DVGW-TRGI 2018, Point 5.3.6.3.2 |
Regulations from section: Leakage test
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Leakage test for gas installations | DVGW-TRGI 2018, Point 5.6 |
Leakage test for liquid gas installations | DVFG-TRF 2021, Point 8.2 |
Regulations from section: Maintenance
Scope / Notice | Regulations applicable in Germany |
|---|---|
Ensuring and maintaining a safe operating condition | DVGW-TRGI 2018, Point 13 |
Intended use
INFO!
Agree the use of the model for areas of application and media other than those described with Viega.
A ball valve is a fitting that is able to shut-off and open individual pipeline sections through a 90° movement. The ball valve is not a control fitting and cannot be used for regulating volumetric flows. The ball must not be in an intermediate position.
Areas of application
Use is possible in the following areas among others:
Gas installations
Liquid gas installations
For planning, execution, modification and operation of gas installations, observe the applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Application areas .
Use is possible in the gas installations described below:
Gas installations
Low pressure range ≤ 100 hPa (100 mbar)
Medium pressure range from 100 hPa (100 mbar) up to 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
Liquid gas installations
With liquid gas tank in medium pressure range downstream of the pressure regulating valve, 1st level on the liquid gas tank > 100 hPa (100 mbar) up to a permitted operating pressure of 0.5 MPa (5 bar)
With liquid gas tank in the low pressure range ≤ 100 hPa (100 mbar) behind the pressure regulating valve, 2nd level
With liquid gas pressurised container (liquid gas bottles) < 16 kg
Behind the small bottle pressure regulating valve
With liquid gas tank (liquid gas bottle) ≥ 16 kg
Behind the large bottle pressure regulating device
Observe the applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Application areas .
Media
The model is also suitable for the following media, amongst others:
Gases, see Regulations from section: Media
Liquid gases, only in the gaseous state for domestic and commercial applications, see Regulations from section: Media .
Product description
Overview
INFO!
Viega gas fittings conform with the requirements of the applicable regulations. The gas fittings have been tested and certified by the DVGW in accordance with the following criteria, see Standards and regulations :
Leak tightness
Higher thermal resistance (HTR)
The model is equipped as follows:
Casing made of gunmetal/silicon bronze
R external thread
Rp internal thread
test opening < 1 mm
test screw in the dimension G ⅛
yellow, powder-coated T handle made of metal, rotatable by 90°
The model is lead-sealable and, in addition, can be locked using a commercially available padlock.
The model is available in the following dimension: R / Rp ¾.
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:
MOP5 for maximum operating pressure 0.5 MPa (5 bar)
GT1 for maximum operating pressure with HTR requirement 0.1 MPa (1 bar)
DVGW writing
HTR marking
Compatible components
Please contact the Viega Service Center for questions on this subject.
Technical data
Observe the following operating conditions for the installation of the model:
Use |
|---|
Operating temperature |
Operating pressure |
Gas installation | Liquid gas installation |
|---|---|
-20–70 °C | -20–70 °C |
≤ 0.5 MPa (5 bar) (MOP 5) ≤ 0.1 MPa (1 bar) (HTR/GT1)2) | ≤ 0.5 MPa (5 bar) (MOP5)1) ≤ 0.1 MPa (1 bar) (HTR/GT1)2) |
| 1) | Maximum pressure – equates to the response pressure of the safety shut-off valve in the pressure regulating valve |
| 2) | Operating pressure with HTR requirement max. 0.1 MPa (1 bar) (GT1) |
In accordance with the valid regulations, the scope of the operating temperature is between -20 °C and 60 °C, see Standards and regulations .
Handling
Assembly information
Mounting instructions
Checking system components
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.
Mounting conditions
Observe the following when mounting:
Do not cover or paint the model.
Do not install the model in heat zones (e.g. with hot emissions or strong heat radiation.
Use suitable tools.
Exceptions, selection criteria and the arrangement of the components are described in the applicable regulations, see Standards and regulations .
NOTICE!
Use active and possibly passive protection measures to protect a gas installation from tampering by unauthorised persons.
Generally use active protective measures.
Choose passive protective measures matching the installation, and use them.
The use of active and passive protection measures is specified in the applicable regulations, see Standards and regulations .
Maintenance
The gas installation must be given a visual inspection, e. g. by the owner, once a year.
Serviceability and leak tightness must be checked every twelve years by an installation contractor.
To be covered by the warranty and to ensure the safe operation of the gas installations, operate and maintain them as intended. For more detailed information, refer to the applicable regulations, see Regulations from section: Maintenance .
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.