Operating Manual

Safety valves
Type T764D, T763D, T717D+F, T718D+F, T 721

Overview Page
1. General 1
2. Safety Information 2
3. Delivery and Performance, Storage 2
4. Function and Operation 3
5. Assembly and Maintenance 6
6. Service adress 12

1. General

Proper Application
 Safety valves protect a pressurised system (tank, containers, pipeline) against impermissible pressure
exceedance.
 Safety valves may be used for the intended purpose only. Please pay attention to the permissible
pressure and temperature range, the type of fluids to be discharged and the installation situation.
 Applicable and generally recognised safety rules as well as the operating manual instructions must be
followed during assembly and disassembly, in operation and during maintenance.

Misuse
The following are examples of misuse:

 Fluids other than those specified in the operating manual are discharged.
 Operating conditions other than those specified in the operating manual are present.
 Shut-off devices which can override the safety valves are installed upstream of the safety valves.
 Safety valves are used although they are not functional.

The User's Duty to Exercise Diligence

The user must especially ensure that:

 The safety valves are operated according to their intended purpose and in a fully functional state.
 The statutory requirements for operation, assembly and maintenance are observed.
 Only sufficiently qualified and authorised personnel maintain the safety valves.

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2. Safety Information

Note
The following safety instructions must be considered as additions to the relevant
applicable national accident prevention requirements and laws.
Please pay attention to the respective rules and regulations in other countries.

Basic Safety Instructions

Conditions for problem-free functionality of the safety valves:
 Proper transport and storage
 Installation and commissioning by trained technical staff
 Operation and use according to this operating manual
 Proper maintenance

Danger – endangerment caused by product-specific and process-specific

conditions!
 Disassembling the safety valve from the piping system without relieving the
system
pressure first may result in burns, scalding or chemical burns.
>> Make sure that the piping pressure has been relieved.
 If the safety valve in a system is operated with acidic or alkaline
media, your hands and fingers may suffer chemical burns when disassembling the
valve.
>> Make sure that the supply and exhaust lines are empty.
 If the safety valve in a system is operated with hot media, the
surface temperature of the safety valve can also reach this value.
>> Make sure that the piping system has cooled to a value below 50°C.
 Never place your hand inside the valve housing when the compressed air supply
is connected.
>> Make sure that the compressed air supply has been disconnected.
 The safety valve weighs several kilograms.
>> Secure the safety valve against slipping and falling.

3. Delivery and Performance, Storage

 Check the information on the delivery note for correctness and check the delivery for
completeness. Later complaints will not be accepted.
 Conduct a visual inspection for transport damage. Any damage must be reported
immediately.
 Store the delivery in a dry place, if possible in the original packaging.

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Type T764D, T763D, T717D+F, T718D+F, T 721

4. Function and Operation

4.1 Valve Operation

 Safety valves are intended for application in the beverage and food processing as well as in the
chemical-pharmaceutical industries.
 Safety valves protect a pressurised system against impermissible pressure exceedance.
 Fluids (F), gases (G) and vapours (D) can be discharged via the safety valves.
 During normal operation the safety valve should not be activated/opened.
(Always ensure sufficient allowance between the operating pressure and the set pressure).
 Safety valves open within an opening pressure difference of 10% of the response pressure.
At a response pressure of < 1 bar, the opening pressure difference can be up to 0.1 bar.
The specified exhaust performance is achieved here.

4.2 Pressure Setting

 All the safety valves are checked ex works and set to the required pressure.
(Adjusting sleeve is rotated as far as possible in the upper part). The setting or the set value is
documented in a setting test log.
 The pressure setting occurs at ambient pressure. If external backpressure is applied to the exhaust
side,
the response may be delayed (max. external backpressure ≤10% of the set pressure).
 A change of the set pressure is prevented through positive locking inside the upper valve part.
An optional lead sealing provides an additional safety measure on the outside.
 Safety valves with variable pressure setting (setting scaling) can be set from the max. tested set
pressure to a lower value within a certain pressure range
(adjusting sleeve is rotated anticlockwise out of the upper part).

Caution – functional impairment or material damage!

 Mechanical modifications to the safety valves that influence the set pressure or
functionality are impermissible.
>> Exclusion of liability!
 Required modifications should only be carried out by the manufacturer.

 Operating pressure: Working pressure under normal operating conditions

 Set pressure:
 Response pressure:
 Closing pressure:
(lower than set pressure)
Excess pressure at which the safety valve starts opening
on the test stand (at atmospheric backpressure)
Excess pressure at the safety valve starts opening
during operation (abnormal operating condition)
Pressure at which the safety valve is closed again

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4.3 Valve Cleaning / CIP

Safety valves should be cleaned within a defined time period (maintenance plan).
 Manual safety valves must be disassembled.
>> The seat area and the seal are cleaned manually.
 Safety valves with pneumatic actuator are lifted via compressed air. The seat area and the
seal are cleaned within an automated CIP process.
>> In this process, the safety valve should be alternately opened and closed.

Caution – functional impairment or material damage!

 If the safety valve opens upon tank overfilling, especially with viscous, sugary
media, the valve seat must always be cleaned.
>> Jamming hazard for valve seat/valve disk!

4.4 Valve Types

Type Fluids Nominal sizes Lifting Pressure Counterforce Installation
manual pneumatic ranges position

T 764 D D/G 15, 25 

0.5 - 5.0 Pressure
T 763 D D/G 15, 25 
0.5 - 4.0 spring
T 717 D D/G 15, 25 
vertical
T 718 D D/G 15, 25, 40  0.5 - 7.0 or
Pressure
0.5 – 10.0 horizontal
spring
T 717 F D/G 15, 25, 40  0.5 - 6.0 (10)

T 718 F F/D/G 25, 40 

0.5 - 10.0 Pressure
0.5 – 5.0 (10) spring
T 721 F/D/G 25, 40 

F 65, 80, 100, 125   Weight vertical

Optional equipment: Setting scaling and locking device, heating cartridges, lead
sealing
proximity switch

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Type T764D, T763D, T717D+F, T718D+F, T 721

4.5 Technical Data

Valve data
Design Normal safety valve
Type of functioning Excessive pressure opening / Spring or weight force closing
Order code T764 / T763 / T717 / T718 / T721
Product range
Materials Stainless steel 1.4301, 1.4307, optional 1.4404
Seals EPDM, FPM (all conform to FDA)
Surface Ra ≤ 0.8 µm, Ra ≤ 1.6 µm
Other parts
Materials Stainless steel 1.4301
Seals EPDM / FPM / HNBR
Surface Precision turned, ground
Production / CIP
Operating pressure See pressure ranges
Temperature - 20 to 140°C / 160°C
Control air pressure 5 - 7 bar
Fluids / gases / vapours
Fluids (nontoxic)
(Group II, Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC)
CIP medium Commercially available cleaning agents with 2-4% alkali/acid

4.6 Component ID

All the safety valves are marked with a component ID and the CE mark.
The component ID is structured as follows:

AH – SV – xxxxx – xxx . D/Gx,xx // Fx,xx . xx,x . xx/xxxxx 00062

Manufacturer
Safety valve
Valve type
Narrowest flow
diameter do [mm]
Vapours/Gases,
discharge coefficient w
Fluids,
discharge coefficient w
Set excess
pressure p [bar]
Year of manufacture
with production no.

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Safety valves
Type T764D, T763D, T717D+F, T718D+F, T 721

5. Assembly and Maintenance

5.1 Assembly / Disassembly

Caution – danger zone warning!

Before starting installation and commissioning:
• Check the current system status (pressure, temperature, medium).
• Check the valve for visible external and internal damage.
• Check the valve function through manual lifting.
• Check the valve housing inside for residues.

Caution – functional impairment or material damage!

Installation instructions:
• Install safety valves in a vertical or horizontal position. For pressures of < 1 bar,
the factory pressure setting also occurs in this installation position.
• Safety valves with a detachable connection are installed in the piping system free
of tension.
• Safety valves for welding in must be disassembled first. For this purpose, the upper
part of the valve is removed from the housing. The housing is then welded into the
piping system free of tension.
• The welding work (TIG) should only be carried out by qualified welders (EN 287-1).
• There must be sufficient free space around the installed valve for assembly
and maintenance tasks later on.
• Shut-off devices that impair the function must not be installed on the upstream and
downstream sides of the safety valve.
• The pipe cross-section of the supply and outflow pipes must at least correspond to
that of the valve inlet and outlet.
• When the safety valves are installed horizontally, the exhaust manifold must face
downward (draining).
• Exhausting must be performed without pressure. An exhaust line should empty into
corresponding draining or collecting facilities without constituting a hazard.
• Exhaust lines for fluids must be routed downward and must empty into a receptacle
without constituting a hazard (provide for complete draining).
• Exhaust lines for vapours and gases must be routed upward and must empty into
a receptacle without constituting a hazard (provide for a condensate separator).
• If an extended supply line to the safety valve is used, the supply line must be
self-draining.
• Pay attention to the direction of flow - from bottom to top.

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Safety valves
Type T764D, T763D, T717D+F, T718D+F, T 721

Disassembling manual safety valves (T 764 D, T 763 D)

A B
Ball knob / Nut

Star grip Upper part

Upper part Lower part

Lower part Valve cone

Turn the star grip clockwise against the Turn the upper part anticlockwise
upper part, add two further turns and extract it from the lower part
(O-ring is exposed - continue with "D")

C D
Valve rod
Locking pin
Valve cone upper part
Valve disk O-ring seal
Valve cone lower part

Turn the star grip against the ball knob,

remove the ball knob/star grip or nuts Unscrew the valve cone and remove the
(adhesive joint!) in order to extract the seal (adhesive joint - possibly heat up in
valve rod from the upper part advance!)

Disassembling manual safety valves (T 717 D, T 717 F)

A B
Ball knob / Cap nut

Star grip / Lifting nut

Upper part
Upper part
Lower part

Lower part Valve cone

Turn the star grip/lifting nut clockwise Turn the upper part anticlockwise
against the upper part, add two further and extract it from the lower part
turns (O-ring is exposed - continue with "D")

C D
Upper part case Upper part

Valve rod
Locking pin

Upper part Valve stem upper part

Valve disk O-ring seal

Turn the star grip/lifting nut against the Valve stem lower part
ball knob/cap nut, unscrew parts of the
valve rod (adhesive joint!), extract the Unscrew the valve cone and remove the
valve rod from the upper part, unscrew seal (adhesive joint - possibly heat up in
Valve cone advance!)
the case from the upper part

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Disassembling pneumatic safety valves (T 718 D, T 718 F)

A B
Proximity switch Ball knob / Cap nut

Cap nut
Star grip / Lifting nut
Counter nut
Spacing Upper part
Lifting nut

Disconnect the pneumatic/electrical

cabeling, remove the cap nut/ball knob, Turn the star grip/lifting nut clockwise
remove the counter nut and proximity against the upper part, add two further
switch turns

C D
Upper part
Upper part
Upper part

Lower part Pneumatic unit

Valve stem Locking pin

Turn the star grip/lifting nut against the

ball knob/cap nut, unscrew parts of the
Turn the upper part anticlockwise valve rod (adhesive joint!), extract the
and extract it from the lower part valve rod from the upper part, unscrew
(O-ring is exposed - continue with "F") the case from the upper part

E F
Screws Piston

Piston Centring flange

Grooved ring
Valve cone
Centring flange
Valve disk O-ring seal
Unscrew the screws in the upper part
and remove the upper part from the Unscrew the valve cone and remove the
grooved ring, remove the piston and seal (adhesive joint - possibly heat up in
centring flange (pneumatic unit) advance!)

Disassembling weight-loaded safety valves (T 721)

A B
Valve disk
Weight lever

Locking rings Valve disk O-ring seal

Housing flange Housing O-ring seal

Remove the locking rings and bolts, Unscrew the valve cone and remove the seal
remove the weight lever, (adhesive joint - possibly heat up in advance!)
remove the valve cone from its seat

5.2 Seals
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Seals for manual safety valves Seals for manual safety valves
(T 764 D, T 763 D) (T 717 D, T 717 F)

Seals for pneumatic safety valves Seals for safety valve (T 721)
(T 718 D, T 718 F)

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5.3 Maintenance Instructions

Caution – functional impairment or material damage!

Inspection and maintenance intervals:
 Visual inspections must be carried out continuously every 1-2 weeks.
>> Check electrical and pneumatic cabeling
>> Check for leaks, perform a function test of the valves
 To ensure that the safety valve is ready for operation and functionally reliable,
it should be checked every six months within the scope of the general internal
maintenance procedure.
>> The maintenance intervals depend on the operating conditions and
must be determined by the plant operator.
 If protection devices were attached for maintenance or supply and exhaust lines
to the safety valve blocked, the protection devices/line blockings must be
disassembled.
 Ensure that a function check is always performed on the safety valve following
maintenance work.

5.4 Troubleshooting
 All faults must be checked and repaired immediately by qualified personnel.
 When carrying out the necessary work, keep strictly to the safety instructions.

Malfunction Possible causes Measures

Safety valve • Valve seat jammed • Lift the valve manually and clean
does not open the valve seat
• Pressure • Check the pressure setting
insufficient
• Lifting/Opening process is • Check free movement of the valve
blocked rod (lift the valve manually)

(pneumatic) • Compressed air supply • Compressed air at least 5 bar,

insufficient check the compressed air hose
• Solenoid valve or electrical • Check the solenoid valve
control has been disturbed
Safety valve • Lifting nut is screwed • Screw the lifting nut upwards
does not close against the housing
• Solid body in the valve seat • Clean the valve housing and seat
• Seal defective • Replace the seal
• The actuator spring is • The defective drive should only be
blocked or broken repaired by the manufacturer
(pneumatic) • Pressure bleeding • Check the solenoid valve
defective

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5.5 Spare Parts List

Type T 763 D, T 764 D

Set of wear and tear Set of wear and tear parts
DN parts No. content
15 2303569
25 2303570 1 valve seat o-ring
1 spiral pin

Type T 717 D, T 717 F

Set of wear and tear Set of wear and tear parts
DN parts No. content
15/25 9001006
25/32 9000198 1 housing o-ring
40/50 9000199 1 valve seat o-ring
1 lip seal
1 spiral pin

Type T 718 D, T 718 F

Set of wear and tear Set of wear and tear parts
DN parts No. content
15/25 2303571
25/32 2303572 1 housing o-ring
40/50 9000982 1 valve seat o-ring
1 lip seal
1 spiral pin
1 housing o-ring
1 piston o-ring
1 valve rod o-ring

Type T 721
Set of wear and tear Set of wear and tear parts
DN parts No. content
65
80 On enquiry 1 housing o-ring
100 1 valve seat o-ring
125

Note: - all the seals in the product chamber are also available in FPM

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6. Service adress

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Subject to technical modifications

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