Operating manual

Installation instructions for partly completed machinery

0570.821-10/22 ORIGINAL

Diaphragm Valves
Manually Operated and
Pneumatically Actuated Valves
SISTO-KB / -KBS
SISTO-10 / -10S / -10M
SISTO-16RGA
SISTO-16TWA / HWA / DLU
SISTO-16 / -16S
SISTO-20 / -20M / -20TWC
SISTO-B
SISTO-C

Check Valves
RSK / RSKS
Pneumatic Actuators
LAP Piston Actuators
LAD Diaphragm Actuators

1. Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Marking of instructions in the operating manual / installation instructions for partly completed machinery.... 3
2.2 Non-compliance with safety instructions......................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Safety awareness........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Safety information for the operator/user......................................................................................................... 3
2.5 Safety information for maintenance, inspection and installation work............................................................ 3
2.6 Unauthorised modification and manufacture of spare parts........................................................................... 3
2.7 Unauthorised modes of operation................................................................................................................... 3
3. General information................................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Transport and storage............................................................................................................................................. 4
4.1 Corrosion protection....................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Transport......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Storage........................................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Description of the valves and actuators................................................................................................................ 4
5.1 Marking........................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Drawings/documentation................................................................................................................................ 5
5.3 List of components........ 9
5.4 Function.........................................................................................................................................................11
6. Installation.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 General......................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Installation position....................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Installation instructions................................................................................................................................. 12
6.4 Valves with actuator and pneumatic actuators on valves from other manufacturers.................................... 13
6.5 Insulation...................................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Operation / Commissioning / Start-up / Shutdown............................................................................................. 13
7.1 Operation / Commissioning / Start-up........................................................................................................... 13
7.2 Shutdown...................................................................................................................................................... 15
8. Servicing / Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 15
8.1 Safety instructions........................................................................................................................................ 15
8.2 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 16
8.3 Replacing the diaphragm.............................................................................................................................. 19
8.4 Replacing the valve disc............................................................................................................................... 19
8.5 Valve reassembly.......................................................................................................................................... 19
9. Trouble-shooting.................................................................................................................................................... 19
9.1 General......................................................................................................................................................... 19
9.2 Faults / Remedies......................................................................................................................................... 19
10. Tightening torques................................................................................................................................................. 20
11. Supplementary information to the operating manual with a view to Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX100)............... 23
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2. Safety
This operating manual / These installation instructions for partly
completed machinery contain important information which must be
observed during installation, operation and maintenance.
Not only must the general safety instructions laid down in this chap-
ter on Safety be complied with, but also the safety instructions
outlined under specific headings.
2.1 Marking of instructions in the operating ma energy supply companies, for instance).
nual/installation instructions for partly completed
machinery
The safety instructions contained in the operating manual/installa-
tion instructions for partly completed machinery whose non-obser-
vance might jeopardise the safety of persons, property and the envi-
ronment are specially marked with the general hazard sign, namely
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W 9.
The electrical danger warning symbol is
safety sign in accordance with DIN 4844 - W 8.
Safety instructions whose non-observance could result in damage
to the valve or the pneumatic actuator and their functions have been
marked with the word
CAUTION
Instructions attached directly to the valve or the pneumatic actuator
(e.g. nominal pressure) must always be complied with and be kept
in a perfectly legible condition at all times.
2.2 Non-compliance with safety instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can jeopardize the safety of
personnel, the environment and the valve or the pneumatic actuator
itself. Non-compliance with these safety instructions will also lead to
forfeiture of any and all rights to claims for damages.
Non-compliance can, for example, have the following conse-
quences:
- Failure of important valve or pneumatic actuator / system
functions,
- Failure of prescribed maintenance and servicing practices,
- Hazard to persons by electrical, mechanical and chemical
effects,
- Hazard to the environment due to leakage of hazardous
substances.
2.3 Safety awareness
It is imperative to comply with the safety instructions contained in
the operating manual/installation instructions for partly completed
machinery, the relevant national health and safety regulations and
the operators own internal work, operation and safety regulations.
2.4 Safety information for the operator/user
The valves are intended for use in areas which cannot be ac-
cessed by unauthorised persons. Operation of the valves in areas
which can be accessed by unauthorised persons is only permitted
if appropriate protective devices are fitted at the site. This is the
responsibility of the integrator or operator.
Any hot or cold valve components (e. g. body components or hand-
wheel) that could pose a hazard must be equipped with a guard by
the operator.
Guards which are fitted to prevent accidental contact with moving
parts (e.g. coupling) must not be removed whilst the unit is opera-
ting.
Electrical hazards must be eliminated. (For details please refer to
VDE regulations and the safety regulations laid down by the local
The operator has to ensure that the guards for live components are
regularly checked for any damage. The valve must never be opera-
ted without appropriate protection.
Standard SISTO diaphragm valves are designed in such a way
that any rupture of the diaphragm will be indicated by fluid handled
escaping from a leakage indication hole in the valve bonnet or from
the stem protection below the handwheel. This must be taken into
account when planning the system.
Design variants with re-pluggable leakage indication hole in fully
sealed valves can be agreed with the manufacturer.
2.5 Safety information for maintenance, inspection and
installation work
The operator is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance,
inspection and installation work be performed by skilled and trained
personnel.
Work on the valve must only be carried out after valve pressure has
been released and the valve has been allowed to cool down and
drained completely. The temperature of the fluid in all the valves
chambers must be lower than the fluids vaporisation temperature.
Work on valves or pneumatic actuators must only be carried out
during standstill. The shutdown procedure described in the opera-
ting manual / installation instructions for partly completed machinery
must be adhered to without fail.
As soon as the work is complete, all safety-relevant and protective
equipment must be re-installed and/or re-activated.
Please observe all instructions set out in Section 7 Commissioning/
Start-up before returning the equipment to service.
2.6 Unauthorised modification and manufacture of spare parts
Modifications or alterations of the valve or pneumatic actuator are
only permitted after consultation with the manufacturer. Original
spare parts and accessories authorised by the manufacturer ensure
safety. The use of other parts can invalidate any liability of the ma-
nufacturer for resulting damage.
2.7 Unauthorised modes of operation
The warranty relating to the operating reliability and safety of the
valve and the pneumatic actuator is only valid if the equipment is
used in accordance with its intended use as described in Section 3,
General information, of the operating manual / installation instruc-
tions for partly completed machinery. The limits stated in the techni-
cal literature must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
3. General information
This operating manual / these installation instructions for partly
completed machinery apply to all diaphragm valves, pneumatic
actuators and check valves of SISTO Armaturen S.A. as described
in Section 5, unless reference is made to other operating manuals
in individual cases.
Only correct installation, maintenance or repair will ensure smooth
operation of the valves and the pneumatic actuators.
The manufacturer shall not accept any liability for the valves and
the pneumatic actuators if this operating manual / these installation
instructions for partly completed machinery are not complied with.
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As regards the design, production and inspection, valves manuf-
actured by SISTO Armaturen S.A. are subject to a QA system in
accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 as well as, up to 19.07.2016,
the European Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, from
19.07.2016 onwards the European Pressure Equipment Directive
2014/68/EU and, if applicable, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Compliance with these requirements, however, is based on normal,
static loading, e.g.
- Flow velocities typical of the fluid handled
- Typical temperature gradients
Valves manufactured by SISTO Armaturen S.A. are not designed
for use in systems handling unstable fluids.
Other than normal loads and operating conditions (temperature,
pressure, special corrosive, chemical or abrasive influences, etc.)
must be specified fully and clearly in the purchase order, so that the
valve manufacturer can prepare and suggest suitable measures.
Such measures may influence
- Material selection
- Wall thickness
- Variants
CAUTION The valves and pneumatic actuators must not be
operated outside the permissible operating range. The application li-
mits are indicated on the name plate or in the applicable type series
booklet. The pressure/temperature ratings, in particular, must not
be exceeded. Operation outside the above-mentioned conditions
will result in overloads the valves and pneumatic actuators cannot
withstand.
Non-observance of this warning may cause personal Storage/temporary storage of the valves or pneumatic actuators must
injury and damage to property, for example:
- Injuries resulting from fluid leakage (cold/hot, toxic, under pres-
sure )
- Impairment of the valve/pneumatic actuators function or their
destruction.
The descriptions and instructions set forth in the operating manual/
installation instructions for partly completed machinery refer to the
standard models but are also applicable to variants.
For valves equipped with actuators from other manufacturers, the
operating manual of the actuator must be adhered to without fail.
The operating manual/installation instructions for partly completed
machinery do not take into account
- Any eventualities and events which might occur during installati-
on, operation and maintenance,
- Local regulations; the operator must ensure that such regulati-
ons are strictly observed by all, including the personnel called in
for installation.
CAUTION Valves or pneumatic actuators must only be opera-
ted by skilled personnel.
Incorrect operation of a valve or pneumatic actuator may have
adverse effects on the entire system, for example:
- Leakage of the fluid handled
- System/machine brought to a standstill
- Impairment / reduction / increase of the systems / machines
function / effect.
For any queries you may have or in the case of damage, please
contact the manufacturer.
For any queries and repeat orders, in particular for purchasing spa-
re parts, please specify the type series and/or variant details, the
order number, as well as the year of construction, if possible.
The technical data (operating data) of the valves or pneumatic ac-
tuators are specified in the technical literature (type series booklet,
valve characteristic, chemical resistance chart, etc.) of the respecti-
ve valve or pneumatic actuator (cf. Section 5).
CAUTION The operating manual/installation instructions for
partly completed machinery must be kept for the entire life cycle of
the equipment.
When assembling components from various manufactures,
the operating manuals of the individual components must
also be complied with.
4. Transport and storage
The valves and pneumatic actuators are ready for operation upon
delivery. The connection ports are closed with suitable material
(caps, plugs, covers).
4.1 Corrosion protection
As a standard, valves and pneumatic actuators made of non-corro-
sion-resistant materials are coated with a primer offering adequate
corrosion protection under ambient conditions normally encountered
in buildings.
If the equipment is intended for use in a corrosion-inducing at-
mosphere, the user must apply a protective coating on site.
All valves with PTFE, TFM or PFA lining are corrosion-protected to
category C2, durability L, in accordance with DIN EN ISO 12944.
4.2 Transport
Suitable precautions shall be taken to prevent damage during trans-
port.
Ensure sufficient stability. Use transporting and moving equipment
which complies with the standards.
CAUTION The valves must never be suspended by the handwheel
or by the actuator, if any.
Valves with actuators shall be transported by means of ropes at-
tached to the line connection ports, taking into account the centre of
gravity.
Use any lifting lugs provided.
For the valve or pneumatic actuator weights refer to the relevant
manufacturer documentation (type series booklet -
> Section 5.2.).
After delivery and prior to installation, check the valve or pneumatic
actuator for potential damage acquired in transit.
4.3 Storage
ensure that even after a prolonged period of storage the function of
the valve or pneumatic actuator will not be impaired. The following
requirements must be met:
- Storage is performed with the valve in the closed position (to
protect the seating surfaces against damage),
- Measures are taken to protect the equipment against dirt, humidi-
ty, frost and corrosion (e.g. by using foils or caps; indoor storage).
Ensure sufficient stability. Use transporting and moving equipment
which complies with the standards.
5. Description of the valves and pneumatic
actuators
5.1 Marking
5.1.1 Marking of the valves
The valves are marked in accordance with Pressure Equipment
Directive:
- Manufacturer
- Year of construction (valves for industrial and sterile applications)
- Type or order number
- DN
- PN or max. permissible pressure/temperature
- Material
The CE marking on the valve indicates that the valve is in conformity with the
European Pressure Equipment Directive (not on SISTO-16TWA, SISTO-
16RGA, SISTO-20M and SISTO-20TWC).
5.1.2 Marking of the pneumatic actuators
The name plate indicates the following information:
- Type series designation
- Actuator size, spring code, stroke
- Pmax (max. control pressure), date of manufacture
- Ident. number
Spring-loaded actuators are additionally marked with a sign reading
WARNING: Loaded spring, do not disassemble!.
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5.2 Drawings / Documentation

The sectional drawings below provide examples of the general design/configuration of the valves and pneumatic actuators.
For illustrations relating to specific type series and further information please refer to the respective type series booklets.
5.2.1 Diaphragm valves with handwheel for industry and building services

Type series DN PN Material Type series booklet No. *)

SISTO-KB 015-200 10 see Type series booklet 8651.1
SISTO-KBS 015-200 10 see Type series booklet 8651.101
SISTO-10 015-300 10 see Type series booklet 8641.1
SISTO-10S 015-200 10 see Type series booklet 8641.101
SISTO-10M Rp -3 10 see Type series booklet 8641.102
SISTO-16TWA / HWA / DLU 015-200 16 see Type series booklet 8635.33
SISTO-16 015-200 16 see Type series booklet 8635.1
SISTO-16S 015-200 16 see Type series booklet 8635.101
SISTO-20 015-200 16 see Type series booklet 8643.1
SISTO-20M 010-050 16 see Type series booklet 8638.12
Rp 3/8 - 2
SISTO-16RGA 015-080 16 see Type series booklet 8638.1
Rp 1/2-3
SISTO-20TWC 015-200 16 see Type series booklet 8638.120

Sectional drawings 920.1

580.1 160.4
926.1 940.1 566.1
200 932.2
165 554.2 636.1
932.1 961
550.6 621.2 314.1 544.1
550.2 621.1
553
531.2 902.1
443 531.1 920.2
100 901.1 550.1

SISTO-KB/-KBS SISTO-KB/-KBS SISTO-KB/-KBS

DN 15-40 Design DN 50-100 Design DN 125-200 Design
926.1
554.2 926.1 961
200 961
961 554.2 926.1 621.2
915 621.2 621.2
554.2 621.1
553 621.1 621.1 200
550.2 553
951 550.2 200 550.2 915
550.1 550.1 550.1 951
100 165 165
165 443
901.1 553 915 901.1
100 500
902.1/920.1
901.1
443
902.1/920.1
443 100

SISTO-10/-10S SISTO-16/SISTO-16S
SISTO-10M SISTO-16TWA/HWA/DLU
SISTO-20/ SISTO-20TWC
926.1
550.5 926.1
961
926.1 550.5
621.2
961
621.1 961
200 621.2
165 200 621.1
553 165 200
550.2 915 165
951 901.1
550.1 550.2
901.1 554.1 550.1 553
554.1 553 915
443 901.1
100 443 554.1
100 951
443
100

SISTO-16RGA SISTO-20M SISTO-20M

DN 10-20 DN 25-50

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5.2.2. Diaphragm valves with pneumatic diaphragm actuator for industry and building services
or pneumatic diaphragm actuator without valve

Type series DN PN Material Type series booklet No. *)

SISTO-KB/-KBS 015-100 10 see Type series booklet 8651.1 / 8651.101
SISTO-10/-10S 015-125 10 see Type series booklet 8641.1 / 8641.101
SISTO-16/-16S/-20 015-125 16 see Type series booklet 8635.1 / 8635.101 / 8643.1
Sectional drawings
151.2
547.5 412.6
950.1 412.7
443.4
840
209
443.4

412.7

901.2
550 920.
151.1 911

165 SISTO-LAD-OF
412.1
200.3

412.6 412.7

443.4

SISTO-diaphragm valve with

mounted SISTO-LAD-SF SISTO-LAD-AZ

5.2.3. Diaphragm valves with pneumatic piston actuator for industry and building services, or pneumatic piston actuator without
valve

Type series DN PN Material Type series booklet No. *)

SISTO-KB/-KBS 015-200 10 see Type series booklet 8651.1 / 8651.101
SISTO-10/-10S 015-300 10 see Type series booklet 8641.1 / 8641.101
SISTO-16/-16S/-20 015-200 16 see Type series booklet 8635.1 / 8635.101 / 8643.1
SISTO-LAP see Type series booklet 9210.1
Sectional drawings
901.5 160.2
901.5 901.3
920.12 400
160.2 920.7
543.1
400.1 412.5 595.1
901.3 141.1 412.4

595.1 412.5 176.1

310.1
543.1 400.1 410.1
920.3 932.3
141.1 209.1
950.1 902.2 209
310.1 558.1 920.8
412.4 920.10
176.1 410.1 SISTO-LAP-AZ
932.3 160.2
920.3 901.3
902.2 914.1
920.8
547.1
558.1
920.10 840 209.1
543.1
141.1
621.4 595.1
920.9 950.1
166.1
200
553 412.5
412.13 412.4 310.1
901.1 915
400.1 176.1
410.1
443 920.3 932.3
100 902.2 209.1
558.1 920.8
920.10

SISTO-LAP-SF

595.2 595.2
593 766.1
766.1 593
SISTO diaphragm valve with
mounted SISTO-LAP-OF Piston 300 Piston 500

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5.2.4. Diaphragm valves with handwheel or pneumatic actuator, or pneumatic actuator for sterile processes

Type series DN PN Material Type series booklet No. *)

SISTO-B 006-100 10 see Type series booklet 8646.1

Sectional drawings

SISTO-B with handwheel 961

544.1 544.1 562.2
160.5
961 932.2 550.3
160.5
825.2 961 825.2 550.2
412.8
412.8 200 412.8 200
514.1 165
200 915 915 165
412.2 562.1 412.2 562.1
901.1 553 553
165 901.1 901.1
920.1 554.1
554.1 554.1
100 443 443
553 100
443
100

SISTO-B DN 06-10 SISTO-B DN 15-25 SISTO-B DN 32-50

920.2 920.2
961 554.2 412.1
961 5
940
310. 550.5
621.2 314
621.1 840
550.3 904 514.
200 550.1
553 200.1
915 902+920.
165 554
553
901.1/ 951 92

902.1+920.1 951
443 
554.1
100 100

SISTO-B DN 65-100 SISTO-B DNSISTO-B

100 - ML DN
226100
Variante Edelstahl

SISTO-B with mounted LAP-SF

547.1
484.1 160.3 685.1
920.17 209.2 547.5
950.1 920.5
920.18
950.1
547.1 621

160.3 554.3 209

950.1 920.7
595.1 176.2
412.1 920.6 412.7
932.1 151.2 913.1
595.1 920. 915 901.2
412.2 443.2
412.2 920.
554 554.4
412. 562.1 901.1 920.3 911
209.1 554.1
553
176.2 901.1
553 165 151.1 200.3
412. 554.1
100 553
443 165 412.1 915
100 165 443
901.1/902+ 100
920.1
951
554.4

SISTO-B LAP-SF DN 06-10 SISTO-B LAP-SF DN 15-50 SISTO-B LAD-SF DN 65-100

Compressed air 5-7 bar Compressed air 5-7 bar Compressed air 4-6 bar

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5.2.4. Diaphragm valves with handwheel or pneumatic actuator, or pneumatic actuator for sterile processes

Type series DN PN Material Type series booklet No. *)

SISTO-C 006-100 16 see Type series booklet 8644.1
Sectional drawings
SISTO-C with handwheel
544.1 160.5
932.2
160.5
961 160.5 932.2 961
544.1 825.2
412.8 514.1 961
412.14
200 825.2 200 165
412.14 562.1
200 412.2
165 165 915
901.1 562.1 901.1 554.1
915 553 901.1
553 554.1 951
554.1 100 915 553
100 443 100 443
443

MD 30 MD 40 MD 65

621.5
580.2
621.5 961
580.2
961 940.1
160.9
926.1 940.1 544.1
580.1 926.1 132.2 314.1
961 160.9 544.1
961 554.2
554.2 310.5
314.1
132.2 200
621.2 621.2 412.1
200
310.5 562.1
200 412.1 553
412.1 562.1
200 901.1
553 550.2 553 915
550.2 901.1 951
165 550.1 553 550.1 915 165
951 554.1
901.1 915 165
951 915 165 554.1 100 443
554.1 901.1
443 100 443
100 554.1 951
100 443

MD 92 MD 115 MD 168 MD 202

SISTO-C with mounted LAP-SF

547.1 578.1
547.1 950.1
547.1 950.1
160.3 920.17 160.3
160.3 950.1 209.2
412.3 554.3
950.2
209.2 595.1
209.2 920.7
176.2
554.3 176.2
920.6 595.1 932.4 920.6
595.1 920.6 412.3
209.1 412.3 553 412.1 932.4
412.1 209.1
553 209.1 901.1
412.1 901.1
176.2 901.1 562.1 562.1 554.1
554.1 553
443 554.1 412.2 165 443 412.3
100 165 100 443 100 165
915 915 951 915

MD 30 MD 40 MD 65
59-18.1 825.3
59-18.1 825.3 580.2 412.15
160.2
580.2 412.15 412.16
160.2 578.1 412.12
547.1 412.16 412.12 920.17 88-5.1
825.3 578.1 412.16 950.1
160.3 88-5.1
160.3 920.17 595.2 310.4
547.1 950.1
578.1 950.1
412.16 950.2 141.1 950.2
578.1 920.17 209.2 595.2 209.2
950.1 310.4 593
920.17 554.5 412.5
920.6 593 209.2 766.1
209.2 141.1 310.3
920.7 554.3 412.5
554.5
412.3 595.1 766.1 310.3 176.1 920.6
595.1 554.3
209.1 176.1 920.6 412.3 412.12
920.6 412.1 412.12
412.1 412.3 412.12 412.1 209.1
412.3 176.2 176.1 554.4 412.1 209.1 165 562.1
209.1 553 901.3
165 165 562.1 412.2 553
553 165 554.1
901.1 901.1 412.2 553 951
951 951 915
554.1 554.1 554.1 951
443 443 915 100 443
915 100 443
100 915 100

MD 92 MD 115 MD 168 MD 202

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5.2.5. Check valves for industry and building services
Type series DN PN Material Type series booklet No. *)
RSK/RSKS 025-300 16 see Type series booklet 8675.1
Sectional drawings
100 411.2
5.3 List of components
Part No. Description
100 Body
101 Upper body
102 Lower body
132.1 Intermediate piece
132.2 Intermediate piece
141.1 Cylinder
141.2 Cylinder
151.1 Lower housing section
151.2 Upper housing section
151.3 Lower housing section
160.1 Cover
160.2 Top end cap
160.3 Cover
160.4 Handwheel cover
160.5 Handwheel cover
160.6 Bearing cover
160.7 Cover
160.8 Bearing cover 443.2* Diaphragm
160.9 Bearing cover
165 Bonnet
166.1 Yoke
168.1 Yoke
168.2 Yoke
176.1 Bottom end cap
176.2 Bottom
176.3 Bottom
188 Fixing plate
188.1 Bracket
200 Stem
200.1 Stem
200.2 Stem
200.3 Stem
201 Actuator stem
202 Sliding stem
209 Piston rod
209.1 Lower piston rod
209.2 Upper piston rod
209.3 Upper piston rod
209.4 Upper Piston rod
310.1* Plain bearing
310.3 Plain bearing
310.4 Plain bearing
310.5 Plain bearing
314.1 Thrust bearing
314.2 Thrust bearing
314.3 Thrust bearing
400.1* Gasket
410.1* Seal/ wiper set
411.1 Joint ring
411.2* Joint ring
411.3 Joint ring
411.4 Joint ring
412.1* O-ring
* Recommended spare parts
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746 160.1 901.1
RSK/RSKS
Part No. Description
412.2 O-ring
412.3 O-ring
412.4* O-ring
412.5 O-ring
412.6* O-ring
412.7* O-ring
412.8 O-ring
412.9 O-ring
412.10 O-ring
412.11 O-ring
412.12 O-ring
412.13 O-ring
412.14 O-ring
412.15 O-ring
412.16 O-ring
443* Diaphragm
443.1* Backing diaphragm
443.3* Diffusion-proof foil
443.4* Actuator diaphragm
484.1 Spring plate
484.2 Spring plate
485.1 Stem coupling
485.2 Stem coupling
500 Ring
511 Backing ring
514.1 Threaded disc
527.1 Locating sleeve
528.1 Protection sleeve
531.1 Locking sleeve
531.2 Locking sleeve
543.1 Spacer bush
544.1 Threaded bush
544.2 Threaded bush
544.3 Threaded bush
547.1 Guide bush
547.2 Guide bush
547.3 Guide bush
547.4 Guide bush
547.5 Guide bush
547.6 Guide bush
547.7 Guide bush
547.8 Guide bush
550 Diaphragm plate
550.1 Bearing disc
550.2 PTFE-disc
550.3 Bearing disc
550.4 PTFE-ring
550.5 Identification disc
550.6 Segmental disc
553 Compressor
554.1 Washer
554.2 Washer
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Part-No. Description Part-No. Description

554.3 Washer 900.5 Screw

554.4 Washer 900.6 Screw
554.5 Washer 901.1 Hexagon head bolt
557.1 Guide disc 901.2 Hexagon head bolt
558.1 Safety washer 901.3 Hexagon head bolt
558.2 Safety washer 901.4 Hexagon head bolt
558.3 Safety washer 901.5 Hexagon head bolt
558.4 Safety washer 901.6 Hexagon head bolt
558.5 Safety washer 901.7 Hexagon head bolt
558.6 Safety washer 902.1 Stud
558.7 Safety washer 902.2 Stud
558.8 Safety washer 902.3 Stud
562.1 Parallel pin 902.4 Stud
562.2 Parallel pin 903.1 Screwed plug
566.1 Grooved pin 904.2 Grub screw
566.2 Grooved pin 904.3 Grub screw
572.1 Contact piece 904.4 Grub screw
578.1 Spring guide 911 Compressed air port
579.1 Anti-twist protection 913.1 Vent plug
580.1 Cap 914.1 Hexagon socket head cap screw
580.2 Cap 915 Floating nut
59-18.1 Hook 920.1 Nut
593* Piston seal 920.2 Nut
595.1* Piston assembly 920.3 Nut
595.2 Piston 920.5 Nut
595.3 Piston 920.6 Nut
621.1 Position indicator, lower part 920.7 Nut
621.2 Position indicator, upper part 920.8 Nut
621.3 Position indicator 920.9 Nut
621.4 Position indicator 920.10 Nut
621.5 Position indicator 920.11 Nut
636.1 Lubricating nipple 920.12 Nut
685.1 Cover 920.13 Nut
729.1 Intermediate flange 920.14 Nut
734.1 Cable gland 920.15 Nut
740 Valve 920.16 Nut
746* Valve disc 920.17 Nut
766.1 Guide band 920.18 Nut
767.1 Rod guide 920.19 Nut
809.1 LAP 925 Square nut
809.2 LAD 926.1 Prevailing torque nut
809.3 E-Drive 926.2 Prevailing torque nut
812.1 Plug 932.1 Circlip
81-29.1 Terminal 932.2 Circlip
814.1 Limit switch 932.3 Circlip
814.2 Limit switch 933.1 Split pin
825.1 Adapter 940.1 Parallel key
825.2 Adapter 950.1 Spring
825.3 Adapter 950.2 Spring
840 Coupling 950.3 Spring
88-5.1 Silencer 951 Support spiral
900.1 Screw 961 Handwheel
900.2 Screw 970.1 Type plate
900.3 Screw 970.2 Danger sign
900.4 Screw 970.3 Stainless steel plate

* Recommended spare parts


5.4 Function
5.4.1 Diaphragm valve with handwheel for industry and The functional unit of the pneumatic piston actuator without valve
building services
The valves consist of the pressure-retaining parts, i.e. body (100)
and bonnet (165), and the functional unit.
The body (100) and the upper valve section or bonnet (165) are
connected by hexagon head bolts (901.1) or studs (902.1) and
nuts (920.1).
The functional unit consists of the bonnet (165), handwheel (961),
stem (200), compressor (553) with square nut (925) or floating nut
(915) and the diaphragm (443).
5.4.2 Diaphragm valves with pneumatic diaphragm actua-
tor for industry and building services, or pneumatic The valves/actuators are automatically taken to their fail-
diaphragm actuators without valves
Diaphragm valves with pneumatic diaphragm actuator or pneu-
matic diaphragm actuators without valves are available in spring-
to-close (SF = fail-close), spring-to-open (OF = fail-open) and
double-acting (AZ) design.
The valves/actuators are automatically taken to their bonnet (165), and the functional unit. The body (100) and actuator or
fail-safe positions as soon as the control air is intentio-
nally or unintentionally released. The visible moving parts of the
valve (both manual and automatic actuation) also serve as position
indicators for the valve.
The valves consist of the pressure-retaining parts, i.e. body (100)
and bonnet (165), and the functional unit.
The body (100) and actuator or bonnet (165) are connected by
hexagon head bolts (901) or studs (902) and nuts (920).
The functional unit of the pneumatic diaphragm actuator without
valve consists of the lower actuator housing section with interface
(151.1), upper actuator housing section (151.2), actuator dia-
phragm (443.4), diaphragm plate (550), spring (950), stem (200.3)
and the sliding stem (202).
The functional unit of the diaphragm actuator consists of the
bonnet (165), actuator housing sections (151.1/151.2), actuator
diaphragm (443.4) with diaphragm plate (550), spring (950) (for
OF and SF designs), stem (200.3), sliding stem (202), compressor
(553) with floating nut (915) and the diaphragm (443).
5.4.3 Diaphragm valves with pneumatic piston actuator for equipped with an integrated, adjustable end position limitation in the
industry and building services
Diaphragm valves with pneumatic piston actuator or pneumatic
piston actuators without valves are available in spring-to-close (SF
= fail-close), spring-to-open (OF = fail-open) and double-acting
(AZ) design.
The valves/actuators are automatically taken to their
fail-safe positions as soon as the control air is intentio-
nally or unintentionally released. The visible moving parts of the
valve (both manual and automatic actuation) also serve as position
indicators for the valve.
Diaphragm valves with pneumatic piston actuators are available in
spring-to-close (SF), spring-to-open (OF) and double-acting (AZ)
design.
The valves consist of the pressure-retaining parts, i.e. body (100)
and bonnet (165) with yoke (166.1), and the functional unit. The
body (100) and the actuator or bonnet (165) with yoke (166.1) are
connected by bolts (901.1) or studs (902.1) and nuts (920.1).
The functional unit of the piston actuator consists of the bonnet
(165) with yoke (166.1), bottom end cap (176.1), top end cap
(160.2), cylinder (141.1), piston (595.1/595.2), spring (950), for OF
and SF designs, piston rod (209.1), compressor (553) with floating
nut (915) and the diaphragm (443).
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consists of the bottom end cap (176.1), cylinder (141.1), top end cap
(160.2), piston (595.1/595.2), spring (950), piston rod (209.1) and
piston rod (209.2).
5.4.4 Diaphragm valves with handwheel or pneumatic actua-
tor for sterile processes
Diaphragm valves with pneumatic diaphragm actuator or pneumatic
diaphragm actuators without valves are available in spring-to-close
(SF = fail-close), spring-to-open (OF = fail-open) and double-acting
(AZ) design.
safe positions as soon as the control air is intentionally or unintentio-
nally released. The visible moving parts of the valve (both manual and
automatic actuation) also serve as position indicators for the valve.
Diaphragm valves for sterile processes are either of the SISTO-C or
SISTO-B type.
The valves consist of the pressure-retaining parts, i.e. body (100) and
bonnet (165) are connected by hexagon head bolts (901).
The functional unit of diaphragm valves with handwheel consists of
the bonnet (165), handwheel (961), stem (200), compressor (553) and
the diaphragm (443).
The functional unit of SISTO-C diaphragm valves with pneumatic
actuator consists of a pneumatic piston actuator (SF = fail-close, OF
= fail-open, AZ = double-acting). The piston actuator (165) consists of
the bonnet with a G 1/8 control air port (DIN ISO 228-1), cover (160),
compressor (553), piston rod (209), position indicator (621), piston
(595) and the diaphragm (443).
The functional unit of SISTO-B diaphragm valves with pneumatic
actuator consists of the pneumatic piston actuator (SF, OF+AZ). The
piston actuator (165) consists of the bonnet with a G 1/8 control air
port (DIN ISO 228-1), compressor (553), piston rod (209), bottom end
cap (176.1), cover (160), piston (595), spring (950.), spring plate (484)
and the diaphragm (443).
Manually actuated diaphragm valves of the series SISTO-C in the
upper part size MD30 and SISTO-B in the upper part size ML32 are
direction of closing. At the factory, this end position limitation in the
shut position is adjusted with the excess length X of the pressure
piece (443) in relation to the hood (165). This adjustment ensures the
sealing function in the shut position and, at the same time, imple-
ments overload protection for the diaphragms (443).
160.5
x = 2 mm
961
514.1 SISTO-C MD30 description
412.8
200
165
443
x = 1,7 mm
SISTO-B ML32 description
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For changing this factory setting, the hand wheel (961) together
with the cover (160.5) must be removed upwards from the spindle.
After adjusting the desired end position of the valves by actuating
the spindle (200), the plate with threaded holes (514.1) must be
adjusted by clockwise rotation until it is installed on the hood (165).
By re-attaching the hand wheel using the plate with threaded holes
(514.1) equipped with an O-ring (412.8) and the spindle (200),
this adjustment is secured. After fitting the cover (160.5), the hand
wheel (961) is secured on the spindle (200).
5.4.5 Check valves for industry and building services
Swing check valves for industry and building services
RSK/RSKS swing check valves consist of the body (100), cover
(160), joint ring (411) and the valve disc (746). The cover (160) and
body (100) are connected by hexagon head bolts (901). The upper
end of the valve disc (746) is clamped tightly between the cover
(160) and the body (100), allowing the lower end to move freely in
the swing check valves flow path. This ensures that the valve disc
(746) is pressed against the seat in one direction, shutting off the
flow.
6. Installation
6.1 General
Responsibility for positioning and installing the valves or the pneu-
matic actuators always lies with the engineering company, construc-
tion company or operator/user.
Planning and installation errors may impair the reliable function of
the valves or pneumatic actuators and pose a substantial safety
hazard. Compliance with the following requirements is of particular
importance:
CAUTION The piping shall be laid in such a way as to prevent
detrimental thrust and torsional forces from being transmitted to the
valve bodies in installed and operating condition, to avoid impair-
ment of valve function and/or valve rupture.
CAUTION The caps on the connection ports shall be removed
immediately prior to installation.
CAUTION The flanged ends of the flanged valves described in
this manual comply with flange standard EN 1092-1 / -2, incl. finish
of sealing surfaces for elastomer or fluoroelastomer gaskets.
Do not paint any parts which are relevant to the function
of the valve, such as moving stems and position indicator compon-
ents.
Do not use valve handwheels as footholds.
For safety reasons, valves and piping systems operated
at high (>50 C) or low (<0 C) temperatures must be insulated, or
a warning sign must point out the risk of personal injury involved
when touching the hot or cold components
In keeping with German energy-saving regulations (EnEV) we
recommend that valves handling warm fluids should be insulated to
save energy. Insulating plastic-coated valves will extend the service
life of the valves plastic coating.
Valves and pneumatic actuators with external moving elements
must be fitted with protective covers, or other suitable measures
must be taken to prevent accidents.
Valves used as dead-end valves in a pipeline should be
protected against unauthorised or unintentional opening, to prevent
personal injury and/or damage to property and the environment.
6.2 Installation position
The valve bodies are marked with an arrow indicating flow direction,
if necessary. The valves must be installed such that the flow direction
of the fluid corresponds to the direction shown by the arrow on the
valve. If no directional arrow is indicated on the valve, the valve can
be installed in any position.
6.2.1 Diaphragm valves
Diaphragm valves can be installed in any position. However, the best
installation position is with the stem pointing vertically upwards.
6.2.2 Check valves
RSK/RSKS swing check valves must always be installed such that
the flow direction of the fluid corresponds to the direction shown by
the arrow on the cover (160).
6.2.3 Special designs
For positioning and installing special valve designs please contact
the consultant, construction company or operator.
6.3 Installation instructions
6.3.1 Flanged valves
The mating flange faces must be clean and undamaged.
The gaskets on the mating faces must be properly cen-
tered. Use only fasteners and sealing elements made of approved
materials. Valves with PTFE/TFM/PFA lining must not be used in
combination with metallic seals. Valves with soft rubber lining or
PTFE/TFM/PFA lining do not require flange gaskets due to the pro-
perties of the materials used, provided that the mating flanges of the
piping comply with the same technical codes as the valves. Always
use all flange bolt holes provided when connecting valve and pipe
flanges.
Use suitable tools to tighten the bolts evenly and crosswise to the
torques stipulated for the flanged connection in accordance with the
gasket manufacturers instructions.
6.3.2 Welding instructions
Responsibility for welding the valves into the piping and for any heat
treatment required lies with the commissioned company or the plant
operator.
CAUTION When welding valves with butt or socket weld ends
into the piping or when performing welding jobs on a pipeline after
the valves have been installed (pipeline installation) make sure that
no contamination enters the valve body, to prevent damage to linings
or diaphragms.
CAUTION When welding the valve into the pipeline, take special
precautions e.g. welding in several steps and at high welding speed,
so that the temperature rise in the middle of the valve body does not
exceed the max. permissible operating temperature. The upper valve
section including diaphragm must be removed prior to welding the
valve body into the piping.
CAUTION To prevent scorching, welding cables must not be
attached to valves whose functional valve elements or valve surface
have to meet specific roughness requirements.
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On valves with socket weld ends, the insertion depth given in the
applicable technical code must be complied with. A gap between
the pipe end and the socket base is to prevent impermissible stres-
ses in the weld.
6.4 Valves with actuator
Valves with gearboxes or actuators as well as pneumatic actuators
mounted on valves from other manufacturers must be installed with
the stem in the vertical position. If this condition cannot be met,
adequately support the valve on site or consult the manufacturer.
7.1.3 Functional check prior to commissioning
Check the shut-off function of the installed valve prior to commissio-
ning / start-up by opening and closing it several times.
If required, evenly re-tighten the cover/bonnet bolting as well as the
bolting at the mating flanges (see Section 10).
CAUTION Before re-tightening the bonnet/cover bolting open the
valve by two full handwheel turns to prevent jamming.
7.1.4 Valves with actuator

On valves with electric or pneumatic actuators, the strokes / actuating

Electrical connection shall be effected by suitably trained forces must be limited.
personnel only.
Electrical actuators are factory-set ready for operation. They shall be
6.5 Insulation wired as follows:

If the valve is to be insulated, make sure that the insulation does Valve CLOSED travel-dependent, valve OPEN travel-dependent.
not impair the function of the valve. SISTO Armaturen S.A. recom-
mends to make sure that the sealing areas at the bonnet joints and CAUTION Changing to force-dependent limit switching may reduce
at the stem passage are easily accessible and visible. the service life of the diaphragm.

7. Operation / Commissioning / Start-up / The wiring diagrams are located in the terminal boxes.
Shutdown
For pneumatic actuators, the control pressures specified in the order
(Please also refer to Section 6, Installation) shall be complied with. Non-observance may damage the actuator.

7.1 Operation / Commissioning / Start-up
7.1.1 General
Prior to commissioning / start-up compare the material, pressure
and temperature data on the valves with the operating conditions of
the piping to check the materials chemical resistance and stability
under load.
Closing and opening torques or actuating forces shall be enquired
from the manufacturer, if necessary.
7.1.5 Manual override of pneumatically actuated valves
by fitted emergency handwheel in the event of auxili-
ary energy failure
Manual override on double-acting actuators (LAP-AZ):

Surge pressures, which might occur, must not exceed the Drawing (example):
max. permissible pressure. Safety measures are required
to be taken by the operator.
.

In new systems and particularly after repair, the complete piping

system must be thoroughly flushed with the valves fully open so
that particles and/or welding beads that might damage the valves
are removed.

The responsibility for the media and method used for cleaning the
piping system lies with the party carrying out the cleaning.
.

.
Venting the valve by undoing, e.g., the bonnet/cover
bolting is dangerous and therefore not permitted. To pre-
vent damage to the valve material or joint seals, the usual start-up .
and shutdown velocities must be adhered to. .

7.1.2 Valve actuation

Viewed from above, the manually operated valves are closed by

turning the handwheel in clockwise direction, and opened by tur-
ning the handwheel in anti-clockwise direction. Valve variants which
deviate from this rule are marked accordingly.

CAUTION Valves with handwheels must only be actuated by

hand. As the valve can be damaged by applying excessive force, it
the use of levers for turning the handwheel is not allowed.

Shut-off valves are normally used in such a way that they are either
fully open or fully closed.

If, while opening or closing the valve, a resistance can be felt, the If the auxiliary energy supply fails, the actuator can be operated ma-
valve is in its final position and the operation must be stopped. nually by means of the emergency handwheel (961) mounted on the
Continued actuation may result in increased wear of the valve. pneumatic actuator (LAP).
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In normal operation, the emergency handwheel is disengaged from Manual override on spring-to-close actuators (LAP-SF):
the pneumatic actuator. For the pneumatic actuator to be operated
Drawing (example):
via the emergency handwheel in emergencies, the two systems
must be connected with each other as described below.
.4
Turn the handwheel (961) in clockwise direction to position the .
upper stem (200.2) incl. coupling (485.1) on the upper piston rod
(209.4). Connect the coupling (485.1) and the piston rod (209.4)
with the spring cotter (933.1) supplied. The actuator can now .
be moved to the closed position by turning the handwheel (961)
clockwise and to the open position by turning the handwheel anti-
clockwise.

NOTE Risk of system malfunction

Automatic operation of the pneumatic actuator with the manual
override engaged could result in valve damage and/or system
malfunction.

NOTE Risk of system malfunction

The spring cotter (933.1) must be removed before the actuator is
returned to normal operation. Turn the handwheel (961) anti-clock-
wise until the stem (200.2) has been returned to its initial position.
Finally, remove the spring cotter (933.1) and insert it into the bore
provided in the yoke (168.2) below the anti-rotation device fitted on
the stem.
Manual override on spring-to-open actuators (LAP-OF):
Drawing (example):
961
If the auxiliary energy supply fails, the actuator can be manually
operated in opening direction by means of the emergency hand-
wheel (961) mounted on the pneumatic actuator (LAP).
In normal operation, the emergency handwheel is without function.
To operate the pneumatic actuator via the emergency handwheel in
emergencies, proceed as follows:
Turn the handwheel (961) in anti-clockwise direction. The threaded
bush (544.3) will contract the spring pack (950.1) via the upper
piston rod (209.4), thus opening the valve. The emergency hand-
wheel cannot be used to close a mechanically blocked valve.

NOTE Risk of system malfunction

200.2 Activating automatic operation of the pneumatic actuator before
having returned the manual override to its initial position could result
in valve damage and/or system malfunction.
950.1 Valve travel would be restricted, preventing the valve from reaching
the fully closed position and providing tight shut-off.
595.2
NOTE Risk of system malfunction
Before reactivating normal operation, turn the handwheel (961)
clockwise to return the threaded bush (544.3) to its initial position
up to the stop.

Manual override with travel stop in closing direction on double-

acting actuators (LAP-AZ):
209.4
Drawing (example):

If the auxiliary energy supply fails, the actuator can be manually

operated in closing direction by means of the emergency hand-
wheel (961) mounted on the pneumatic actuator (LAP).

In normal operation, the emergency handwheel is without function.

To operate the pneumatic actuator via the emergency handwheel in

emergencies, proceed as follows:

Turn the handwheel (961) in clockwise direction. The stem (200.2)

will compress the spring pack via the piston (595.2), thus closing
the valve. The emergency handwheel cannot be used to actuate a
.

mechanically blocked valve.

.

NOTE Risk of system malfunction

Activating automatic operation of the pneumatic actuator before
having returned the manual override to its initial position could result
in valve damage and/or system malfunction.
Valve travel would be restricted, resulting in a reduced volume flow
through the valve.

NOTE Risk of system malfunction

Before reactivating normal operation, turn the handwheel (961)
anti-clockwise to return the stem (200.2) to its initial position up to
the stop.
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For actuating the emergency handwheel refer to the Section on
Manual override on double-acting actuators.
To set the travel stop, loosen the nut (920.14) which locks the loca-
ting sleeve (527.1) in position. The actuator must be in the OPEN
position. The travel stop in closing direction can now be positioned
as required by turning it clockwise. Now screw the nut (920.14)
down against the locating sleeve (527.1) and lock firmly.
NOTE Risk of system malfunction
Vibrations may result in the locked nut working loose. The travel
stop, therefore, needs to be checked regularly.
Manual override with travel stop in opening direction on
spring-to-open actuators (LAP-OF):
Drawing (example):
. To set the travel stop, first loosen the two nuts (920.15) and screw
For the emergency handwheel to be actuated, the two nuts (920.16)
must be loosened and screwed to the upper limit position. Then
proceed as described in the Section on Manual override on spring-
to-open actuators.
To set the travel stop, first loosen the two nuts (920.16) and screw
them to the upper limit position. The actuator must be in the
CLOSED position. Then turn the handwheel in closing direction
until the required travel limit is reached. Now screw the two nuts
(920.16) downwards up to the stop and lock firmly.
NOTE Risk of system malfunction
Vibrations may result in the locked nuts working loose. The travel
stop, therefore, needs to be checked regularly.
Manual override with travel stop in opening direction on
spring-to-close actuators (LAP-SF):
Drawing (example):
. 5
For the emergency handwheel to be actuated, the two locked nuts
(920.15) must be loosened first. Then proceed as described in the
Section on Manual override on spring-to-close actuators.
them to the upper limit position. The actuator must be in the
CLOSED position. Then turn the handwheel in closing direction
until the required travel limit is reached. Now screw the two nuts
(920.15) downwards up to the stop and lock firmly.
NOTE Risk of system malfunction
Vibrations may result in the locked nuts working loose. The travel stop,
therefore, needs to be checked regularly.
7.2 Shutdown
In the event of prolonged shutdowns, SISTO Armaturen S.A. recom-
mends draining from the piping fluids which change their physical
condition due to changes in concentration, polymerisation, crystalli-
sation, solidification, etc. If required, flush the piping with the valves
fully opened.
8. Servicing / maintenance
8.1 Safety instructions
Servicing and maintenance work must only be performed by com-
petent personnel taking into account the relevant health and safety
regulations.
It is imperative that the below safety instructions and the general
information on safety as per Section 2, Safety, be observed for all
servicing and maintenance work to be performed at the valves and
pneumatic actuators.
CAUTION Always use suitable spare parts and reliable, safe
tools to ensure proper functioning of the valve or pneumatic actua-
tor.
8.1.1 Dismantling of valves
Before removing the complete valve from the pipe, or before repair
or maintenance work on the valve itself, i.e.
- before undoing the flange bolting between the valve and the
pipe
- before removing the cover/bonnet
- before removing any drain or vent plugs
- before removing a bolted-on actuator
valve pressure must be released and the valve must be allowed
to cool down such that the temperature is below the fluids vapori-
sation temperature in all areas in contact with the fluid in order to
effectively prevent any risk of scalding.
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Never open a valve under pressure
(danger to life).
If toxic or easily inflammable fluids were handled or fluids
whose residues may cause corrosion when coming into contact
with atmospheric humidity,
drain the valve and flush or vent it.
If required, wear safety clothing and a protective mask!
Depending on the installation position, fluid residues may be left in
the valve; these must be collected and properly disposed of.
Prior to any transport, flush and drain the valve thoroughly. If you
have any questions please contact the manufacturer.
For actuated valves, also observe the following additional
instructions:
If actuators powered by an external source of energy
(electric or pneumatic) need to be removed from the valves or
dismantled, the energy supply must be shut down prior to starting
any work and the instructions in Sections 3, 8.1.1 and the operating
manual of the actuator must be observed.
Actuators with integrated spring mechanism contain pre-
loaded springs. They shall only be dismantled with extreme caution,
using the requisite locking devices.
If you have any questions please contact the manufacturer.
8.2 Maintenance
All valve and pneumatic actuator components have been designed
to be largely maintenance-free. The materials of the sliding parts
have been selected for minimum wear.
On any diaphragm valve, the diaphragm is the highest stressed
component.
On RSK/RSKS swing check valves, the valve disc is the highest
stressed component.
The highest stressed components (diaphragm, valve disc) are not
only subjected to mechanical stress but also to wear caused by the
fluid handled. We recommend to regularly check these wear parts
at intervals to be individually stipulated depending on service condi-
tions and actuation frequency.
- To check the diaphragm, remove the upper valve section from 8.3.1.1. Fitting multi-part PTFE and TFM diaphragms with
the valve body. See Section 8.3, Replacing the diaphragm.
- To check the valve disc, remove the cover from the valve body.
See Section 8.4, Replacing the valve disc.
We recommend to regularly check these wear parts at intervals
to be individually stipulated depending on service conditions and
actuation frequency and replace them if required.
The operator/user is responsible for fixing appropriate inspection
and servicing intervals as required by the service conditions of the
valves and the pneumatic actuators.
The service life of the valves and pneumatic actuators can be
prolonged by:
- actuating the valve (open-close) at least once or twice a year to
check its function, and
- lubricating the movable parts with standardised lubricants to
DIN 51825 which are suitable for the application of the valve.
The safety instructions in Sections 2 and 8.1 and the notes in Sec-
tion 9 shall be observed.
8.3 Replacing the diaphragm
8.3.1 Replacing the diaphragm of diaphragm valves
with handwheel for industry and building services
Undo the hexagon head bolts (901.1) or the studs (902.1) and nuts
(920.1) to remove the upper valve section. Unscrew the diaphragm
(443) from the compressor (553) and the floating nut (915) by turning
it anti-clockwise. When fitting the replacement diaphragm refer to the
material marking on the diaphragm.
Proceed as follows to fit the new diaphragm (443):
The contact surfaces of the diaphragm inside the body and the
bonnet must be clean and dry.
Turn the handwheel (961) in clockwise direction to take the upper
valve section (165) to the closed position.
On valves with support spiral (951) make sure to place the sup-
port spiral into the bonnet and verify that the last winding of the
support spiral protrudes beyond the sealing lip. The last winding
of the support spiral must not end on a compressor ridge.
Remove any protection from the fastening grub screw of the
diaphragm.
Screw in the diaphragm as far as it will go, i.e. until it rests against
the compressor (553), then back it off by a maximum of 180 to
ensure it is correctly aligned.
Turn the handwheel (961) in anti-clockwise, i.e. opening, direc-
tion until the diaphragm rests against the bonnet. Do not turn
any further.
On SISTO-16/20 valves, make sure that the centring boss of
the diaphragm aligns with the pocket in the valve body.
Now place the bonnet (165) onto the body (100) and tighten the
bonnet (165) fastening bolts by hand.
Tighten the bonnet bolts evenly and crosswise in accordance
with the tightening torques table.
The required torques are given in Section 10.
Diaphragms marked MD 40 and featuring a fastening button on
the back of the diaphragm are buttoned into the compressor (553)
by means of this button. Simultaneous pulling and turning on one
side will easily remove the diaphragm (443) from the compressor.
When fitting the bonnet with the diaphragm on the body make sure
that the sealing protrusion of the diaphragm is positioned normal to
the flow direction.
backing rings (see Section 8.3.1)
The metal backing ring used for multi-part diaphragms must be
aligned such that its grooved face rests against the back of the
plastic diaphragm. Mounted in this way, the rings smaller face will
point towards the bonnet flange.
8.3.2 Replacing the diaphragm of diaphragm valves with
pneumatic diaphragm actuators for industry and
building services
The valve bonnet can only be removed together with the actuator.
For this purpose, spring-to-close (SF) actuators must be opened by
supplying compressed air, whereas pressure must be released from
spring-to-open (OF) and double-acting (AZ) actuators.
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Undo the hexagon head bolts (901.1) or studs (902.1) and nuts (920.1) SF Unscrew the nuts (920.5) from the sliding stem (202).
to remove the upper valve section with the actuator. Unscrew the
OF Using the locked nut (920), unscrew the Loctite-secured
diaphragm (443) from the compressor (553) and nut (915) by turning piston rod (209) from the stem (200).
it anti-clockwise. When fitting the replacement diaphragm refer to the
material marking on the diaphragm. SF+OF Evenly undo the four nuts (920) on the tie bolt until the spring
(950) tension is relieved. Remove the upper actuator housing
Proceed as follows to fit the new diaphragm (443): section (151.2).
SF Unscrew the Loctite-secured coupling (840) together with
The contact surfaces of the diaphragm inside the body and the the piston rod (209) from the stem (200).
bonnet must be clean and dry.
SF+OF Pull off the upper diaphragm plate (550). Replace the de-
Take the upper valve section with bonnet (165) to the closed fective actuator diaphragm (443.4). Reassembly is affected
position (by releasing the pressure of spring-to-close actuators, in reverse order to dismantling. Connect the actuator to the
or - in the case of double-acting actuators and spring-to-open compressed air supply.
actuators - by applying compressed air to the upper pneumatic
airport).
On valves with spiral-supported diaphragm, make sure to place Double-acting design air-to-close/air-to-open (AZ)
the support spiral (951) into the bonnet and verify that the last - Vent the actuator and disconnect it from the compressed air
winding of the support spiral protrudes beyond the sealing lip. supply.
The last winding of the support spiral must not end on a com- - Unscrew all nuts (920) from the upper actuator housing section
pressor ridge. (151.2).
Remove any protection from the fastening grub screw of the - Using the locked hexagon nut (920), unscrew the Loctite-secured
diaphragm. piston rod (209) from the stem (200).
Screw in the diaphragm as far as it will go, i.e. until it rests - Pull off the upper diaphragm plate (550).
- Replace the defective actuator diaphragm (443.4).
against the compressor (553), then back it off by a maximum of
- Reassembly is affected in reverse order to dismantling.
180 to ensure it is correctly aligned. - Connect the actuator to the compressed air supply.
Once the diaphragm rests against the compressor, never screw
it in further to avoid overloading of the diaphragm. Note:
The upper valve section must be taken to the open position When tightening the coupling (840)/piston rod (209) on the stem (200),
before the bonnet (165) is fitted (see Section 8.3.2, Para. 1). make sure to secure the connection with Loctite medium again and
On SISTO-16/20 valves, make sure that the centring boss of verify that the bolt holes of the diaphragm align with the bolt holes of
the diaphragm aligns with the pocket in the valve body. the lower actuator housing section (151.1). The actuator diaphragm
Now place the bonnet (165) onto the body (100) and tighten the must be free from creases. Stem (200) rotation is prevented by a flat
bonnet (165) fastening bolts by hand. end joint in the compressor (553).
Run the actuator (SF/OF/AZ) to the closed position and tighten
the bonnet bolts evenly CAUTION The nuts (920) act as travel stops in closing direction.
and crosswise in accordance with the tightening torques table. They should be set so as to ensure hat the valve shuts off tightly at
Run the actuator (SF/OF/AZ) to the open position and verify the the relevant operating pressure. If during the functional test with the
tightening torques of the bonnet bolts if necessary. valve installed in the pipeline and subjected to line pressure the nut
(920) or the nut (920) is found to abut the upper actuator housing
section (151.2), run the actuator to the open position and unscrew
The required torques are given in Section 10. the nuts (920) by half a turn from the piston rod (209). Then lock the
nut (920) again, holding the lower nut (920) tightly in position.
- For mounting multi-part PTFE and TFM diaphragms see Section
8.3.1.1. 8.3.3 Replacing the diaphragm of diaphragm valves with
pneumatic piston actuators, type LAP, for industry and
- Diaphragms marked MD 40 and featuring a fastening button building services (see Section 5.2.3)
on the back of the diaphragm are buttoned into the compressor
(553) by means of this button. Simultaneous pulling and turning Replacing the diaphragm is described in Section 8.3.2. Before
on one side will easily remove the diaphragm (443) from the replacing the diaphragm please read Section 8.3.2 carefully and
compressor. proceed accordingly.
Removing the pneumatic actuator from a valve / Mounting the
When fitting the bonnet with the diaphragm on the body make sure pneumatic actuator on a valve
that the sealing protrusion of the diaphragm is positioned normal to
the flow direction. Dismantling
- Vent the actuator and disconnect it from the compressed air
Replacing the actuator diaphragm of LAD diaphragm actuators supply.
for industry and building services (see Section 5.2.2) - Loosen the hexagon nut (920.8) by approx. 1 turn.
- Unscrew the hexagon nut (4 nos.) (920.3).
Spring-to-close (SF) and spring-to-open (OF) designs
- Turn the coupling (840) clockwise, using a suitable tool, until
CAUTION These actuators feature pre-loaded springs! the piston rod (209) is fully unscrewed.
- Lift the actuator off the yoke (166.1).
SF+OF Vent the actuator and disconnect it from the compressed
air supply. Undo four opposite nuts (920.3) and replace
the four hexagon head bolts (901.2) by suitable tie bolts. Safety information
Tighten the four nuts (920.1) firmly on the tie bolts as far as - Further dismantling of the spring-loaded actuators
they will go. Unscrew the remaining nuts (920.1) around the may only be carried out at the supplying factory.
actuator housing from the hexagon head bolts (901.2). - Actuators of the spring-to-open and spring-to-
close type are fitted with a spring mechanism. The
studs (902), which serve as tie bolts, must never
be cut through or unscrewed.

Installation of the pneumatic actuator
Installation of pneumatic actuator type LAP
- Use a stud (902.2) to align the actuator with the bolt
circle of the yoke (166.1) and place the actuator on
the yoke (166.1) (Important: note position of com-
pressed air supply port!).
- Tighten the nuts (920.6) crosswise.
- Screw the coupling (840) onto the piston rod (209) by
3 to 4 turns. If necessary, use compressed air supply
to move the piston rod (209) (OF/AZ) carefully in clo-
sing direction.
- Take the actuator to the open position using the com-
pressed air supply. Screw the coupling (840) onto the
piston rod (209) as far as it will go, then back it off
one full turn.
- Lock the coupling (840) in position with the
nut (920.8).
- Connect the actuator to the compressed air supply.
CAUTION If during the functional test with the valve installed in the
pipeline and subjected to line pressure the nut (920) is found to abut
the yoke (166.1), the valve probably does not shut off tightly. To remedy
the fault, run the actuator to the open position, undo the nut (920) and
unscrew the stem (200) from the coupling (840) by approx. one half-
turn. Lock the coupling (840) in position with the nut (920).
8.3.4 Replacing the diaphragm of diaphragm valves with On valves fitted with actuators (SF/OF/AZ), run the actuator
handwheel or pneumatic actuator for sterile processes
Replacing the diaphragm of SISTO-C
On any diaphragm valve, the diaphragm is the highest stressed
component. The diaphragm is not only subjected to mechanical
stress but also to wear caused by the fluid handled. We recom-
mend to regularly check the diaphragm at intervals to be indivi-
dually stipulated depending on service conditions and actuation
frequency. To check the diaphragm, remove the bonnet from the
valve body.
- Take the valve to the open position.
- Undo the hexagon head bolts (901) to dismantle the bonnet
(165).
- Take the valve to the closed position (by turning the handwheel
(961) of manually operated valves clockwise, by applying com-
pressed air to the upper control air port of double-acting actuators
and spring-to-open actuators, or by releasing the pressure of
spring-to-close actuators).
- Turn diaphragms (443) with fastening thread anti-clockwise to
dismantle. Diaphragms marked MD 30 and MD 40 with an N
added after the indication of the elastomer quality and featuring
a fastening button on the back of the diaphragm are buttoned
into the compressor (553) by means of this button. Simultaneous
pulling and turning on one side will easily remove the diaphragm
(443) from the compressor.
Proceed as follows to fit the new diaphragm (443):
The contact surfaces of the diaphragm inside the body and the
bonnet must be clean and dry.
Take the upper valve section with the bonnet (165) to the
closed position as described above. (Close manually actuated
upper valve sections by turning the handwheel (961) in clock-
wise direction).
On valves with support spiral (951) make sure to place the
support spiral into the bonnet and verify that the last winding
of the support spiral protrudes beyond the sealing lip.
The last winding of the support spiral must not end on a com-
pressor ridge.
Remove any protection from the fastening grub screw of the
diaphragm.
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Screw in the diaphragm as far as it will go, i.e. until it rests
against the compressor (553), then back it off by a maximum
of 180 to ensure it is correctly aligned.
Once the diaphragm rests against the compressor, never
screw it in further to avoid overloading of the diaphragm.
The upper valve section must be taken to the open position
before the bonnet (165) is fitted (by applying compressed air to
the lower control air port of double-acting actuators and spring-
to-close actuators, or releasing the pressure of spring-to-open
actuators).
On handwheel-actuated valves, turn the handwheel (961) in
anti-clockwise, i.e. opening, direction until the heat barrier
of the diaphragm rests against the bonnet. Do not turn any
further.
Always make sure that the arrow on the protruding identifica-
tion tongue of the diaphragm (443) points in the flow direction
of the valve seat. This requirement must be met for the valve
to provide reliable shut-off. The diaphragm must not be fitted
with the arrow pointing at right angles to the flow direction, i.e.
parallel to the weir inside the body (100).
Now place the bonnet (165) onto the body (100) and tighten
the bonnet (165) fastening bolts by hand.
On the upper valve sections of handwheel-actuated valves,
tighten the bonnet (165) bolts evenly and crosswise in accor-
dance with the tightening torques table.
On valves fitted with actuators (SF/OF/AZ), run the actuator
to the closed position and tighten the bonnet bolts evenly and
crosswise in accordance with the tightening torques table.
to the open position and verify the tightening torques of the
bonnet bolts if necessary.
The required torques are given in Section 10.
- For mounting multi-part PTFE and TFM diaphragms see Sec-
tion 8.3.1.1.
- Make sure to evenly tighten the hexagon head bolts (901)
crosswise when fastening the bonnet (165) on the body (100).
Replacing the diaphragm of SISTO-B
On any diaphragm valve, the diaphragm is the highest stressed com-
ponent. The diaphragm is not only subjected to mechanical stress
but also to wear caused by the fluid handled. We recommend to
regularly check the diaphragm at intervals to be individually stipulated
depending on service conditions and actuation frequency. To check
the diaphragm, remove the bonnet from the valve body.
- Take the valve to the open position.
- Undo the hexagon head bolts (901.1) to dismantle the bonnet
(165).
Proceed as follows to fit the new diaphragm (443):
The contact surfaces of the diaphragm inside the body and the
bonnet must be clean and dry.
Take the upper valve section with the bonnet (165) to the closed
position as described above. (Close manually actuated upper
valve sections by turning the handwheel (961) in clockwise
direction).
On valves with spiral-supported diaphragm, make sure to place
the support spiral (951) into the bonnet and verify that the last
winding of the support spiral protrudes beyond the sealing lip. The
last winding of the support spiral must not end on a compressor
ridge.
Remove any protection from the fastening grub screw of the
diaphragm.
Screw in the diaphragm as far as it will go, i.e. until it rests against
the compressor (553), then back it off by a maximum of 180 to
ensure it is correctly aligned.
Once the diaphragm rests against the compressor, never screw
it in further to avoid overloading of the diaphragm.
The upper valve section must be taken to the open position
before the bonnet (165) is fitted (by applying compressed air to
the lower control air port of double-acting actuators and spring-
to-close actuators, or releasing the pressure of spring-to-open
actuators).
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On handwheel-actuated valves, turn the handwheel (961) in 9.2.2 Leakage at the cover/bonnet bolting
anti-clockwise, i.e. opening, direction until the diaphragm rests
against the bonnet. Do not turn any further. Possible causes:
Now place the bonnet (165) onto the body (100) and tighten the
- Compressive-stress relaxation
bonnet (165) fastening bolts by hand.
- Gasket has settled as a result of high temperature fluctuations
On the upper valve sections of handwheel-actuated valves, tigh-
- Impermissible pressure loads
ten the bonnet (165) bolts evenly and crosswise in accordance
- Poor maintenance
with the tightening torques table.
- Deterioration of sealing elements due to poor
On valves fitted with actuators (SF/OF/AZ), run the actuator
resistance to temperature or fluid handled
to the closed position and tighten the bonnet bolts evenly and
crosswise in accordance with the tightening torques table
On valves fitted with actuators (SF/OF/AZ), run the actuator to Remedial action
the open position and verify the tightening torques of the bonnet
bolts if necessary. > Re-tighten the hexagon head bolts (901) at the bonnet/cover
> Replace the sealing element (411, joint ring) after having
The required torques are given in Section 10. removed the bonnet/cover bolting (902).
Clean the sealing surfaces carefully before inserting a new
- For mounting multi-part PTFE and TFM diaphragms see Section gasket.
8.3.1.1.
9.2.3 Leakage caused by diaphragm rupture
8.4 Replacing the valve disc Possible cause
Undo the hexagon head bolts (901) to dismantle the cover (160.1). - Ruptured diaphragm
The valve disc (746) is now lying loosely in the body (100) and can
be replaced. When replacing the valve disc, thoroughly clean all Remedial action
sealing surfaces before fitting the new disc. The replacement valve
disc (746) is fitted in reverse order. Make sure to centre the valve > Replace the defective diaphragm, see Section 8.3.
disc (746) in the cover (160.1). Evenly tighten the hexagon head
bolts (901) crosswise. 9.2.4 Seat leakage

8.5 Valve reassembly Possible cause

Valve reassembly shall be effected in reverse order to dismantling.
To maintain functional reliability, new sealing elements shall be
used whenever the valve is reassembled.
After reassembly and prior to commissioning/start-up, the valves
must be subjected to a leak test to DIN EN 12266. Observe
Section 6.3.1.
9. Trouble-shooting
9.1 General
SISTO valves and pneumatic actuators are robust in design.
Nevertheless, malfunctions e.g. caused by maloperation, lack of
maintenance or improper use cannot be ruled out completely.
All repair and maintenance work shall be performed by competent
personnel using suitable tools and original spare parts.
- Foreign matter at the weir
- Foreign matter in/on the diaphragm lip or damage
- Stop nut for closed position incorrectly adjusted
Remedial action
- Remove foreign matter from the weir and replace diaphragm
if necessary.
- Remove foreign matter in/at the diaphragm lip and replace
diaphragm if necessary
- Re-adjust stop nut or replace diaphragm if necessary.
If you have any questions please contact the manufacturer.

We recommend to have this work performed by our service person-

nel.

The safety instructions in Sections 2 and 8 shall be complied with.

9.2 Faults > Remedies

9.2.1 Leakage at the mating flanges

Possible causes:

- Contaminations/solids in the fluid

- Erosion, corrosion, abrasion
- Excessive loads from pipeline forces or thermal stresses
Remedial action

> Dismantle, clean, replace sealing elements

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10. Tightening torques (Nm) of bonnet/cover bolting

(Tightening torques only apply to the valves temperature range between +5 and +40C)

SISTO-KB/-KBS
Lining 1) Diaphragm Nominal diameter (DN)
Coating
015 020 025 032 040 050 065 080 100 125 150 200
Without coating EPDM, NBR,
Hard lining CSM, IIR 6 6 12 12 12 30 35 45 45 50 60 70
Coated
Soft lining EPDM, NBR, 5 5 10 10 10 25 30 40 35 40 45 50
CSM, IIR

SISTO-10/-10S/-10M
Lining 1) Diaphragm Nominal diameter (DN)
Coating
015 020 025 032 040 050 065 080 100 125 150 200 250 300
Without coating EPDM, NBR,
Hard lining CSM, IIR 6 6 8 15 15 25 35 50 35 45 65 75 75 75
Coated
Without coating
Hard lining PTFE 8 8 10 18 18 30 40 55 40 50 70 85 85 85
Coated (2 layer)

Soft lining EPDM, NBR 6 6 8 13 13 22 35 45 35 40 50 60 60 60

CSM, IIR

Soft lining PTFE 6 6 8 15 15 25 35 50 35 40 55 65 65 65

(2-teilig)

SISTO-16 / SISTO-16TWA/HWA/DLU
Nominal diameter (DN) 15 15 20 25 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200

Diaphragm- 40 65 6
5 65 65 92 92 115 168 168 202 202 280 280
Lining 1) hole
4 2hole 4hole 2hole 4hole 4hole
Coating Diaphragm
Without coating EPDM, NBR, 3 10 4 10 4 10 10 15 20 20 40 40 50 50
Coated CSM, IIR
Without coating PTFE, TFM 4 20 15 20 15 25 25 40 55 55 80 80 100 100
Coated (2 layer)
Hard lining EPDM, NBR, 10 6 10 6 12 12 18 24 24 48 48 60 60
CSM, IIR
Hard lining PTFE, TFM 18 13 18 13 22 22 36 50 50 70 70 90 90
(2 layer)
Soft lining EPDM, NBR, 8 5 8 5 10 10 15 20 20 40 40 50 50
CSM, IIR
Soft lining PTFE, TFM 10 6 10 6 12 12 18 24 24 48 48 60 60
(2 layer)

1) Hard lining = NR-H; PFA; PTFE; TFM

Coating = ECTFE; Rilsan
Soft lining = IIR; CSM
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SISTO-16S
Nominal diameter (DN) 15 15 20 20 25 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200

Diaphragm- 40 65 65 65 65 65 65 92 115 168 168 202 202 280 280

Lining
1) 4hole 2hole 2hole 4hole 2hole 4hole 2hole
Coating Diaphragm

Without coating EPDM, NBR, 10 10 4 10 4 10 10 15 15 20 40 40 50 50
Coated CSM, IIR

Without coating PTFE, TFM 20 20 15 20 15 20 25 40 40 55 80 80 100 100

Coated (2 layer)

Hard lining EPDM, NBR, 10 10 6 10 6 10 12 18 18 24 48 48 60 60

CSM, IIR

Hard lining PTFE, TFM 18 18 13 18 13 18 22 36 36 50 70 70 90 90

(2 layer)

Soft lining EPDM, NBR, 10 10 5 10 5 10 10 15 15 20 40 40 50 50

CSM, IIR

Soft lining PTFE, TFM 10 10 6 10 6 10 12 18 18 24 48 48 60 60

(2 layer)
PFA/PTFE/ EPDM, NBR, 3 6 6 10 12 18 18 24 48 48 60 60
TFM CSM, IIR

PFA/PTFE/ PTFE, TFM 4 13 13 18 22 36 36 50 70 70 90 90

TFM (2 layer)

SISTO-20
Nominal diameter (DN) 15 15 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200

Diaphragm- 40 65 65 65 65 92 92 115 168 168 202 202 280 280

1)
Lining 4hole 2hole 4hole 4hole 4hole
Coating Diaphragm

Without coating EPDM, NBR, 3 10 4 4 4 10 10 15 20 20 40 40 50 50

Coated CSM, IIR
Without coating PTFE, TFM 4 20 15 15 15 25 25 40 55 55 80 80 100 100
Coated (2 layer)
Hard lining EPDM, NBR, 10 6 6 6 12 12 18 24 24 48 48 60 60
CSM, IIR

Hard lining PTFE, TFM 18 13 13 13 22 22 36 50 50 70 70 90 90

(2 layer)

Soft lining EPDM, NBR, 8 5 5 5 10 10 15 20 20 40 40 50 50

CSM, IIR

Soft lining PTFE, TFM 10 6 6 6 12 12 18 24 24 48 48 60 60

(2 layer)

PFA/PTFE/ EPDM, NBR, 3 6 6 6 12 12 18 24 24 48 48 60 60

TFM CSM, IIR

PFA/PTFE/ PTFE, TFM 4 13 13 13 22 22 36 50 50 70 70 90 90

TFM (2 layer)

1) Hard lining = NR-H; PFA; PTFE; TFM

Coating = ECTFE; Rilsan
Soft lining = IIR; CSM
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SISTO-16RGA
Nominal diameter (DN) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80

Lining
1)
Coating Diaphragm- 40 40 65 65 65 92 115 168
Without coating EPDM, NBR 3 3 4 4 4 10 15 20

SISTO-20M
Nominal diameter (DN) 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
Lining
1)
Coating Diaphragm- 40 40 40 65 65 92 92

Without coating EPDM 3 3 3 4 4 10 10

SISTO-20TWC

Nominal diameter (DN) 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200
Lining 1)
Coating Diaphragm- 40 65 65 92 92 115 168 168 202 202 280 280

Without coating EPDM 3 4 4 10 10 15 20 20 40 40 50 50

SISTO-C
Diaphragm- Diaphragm diameter (MD)

30 40 65 92 115 168 202 280

EPDM 1,5 3 8 12 14 18 32 40

TFM-foil bonded 1,5 3,5 8 12 18

PTFE, TFM (2 layer) 2 4 10 18 30 40 60 75

SISTO-B
Diaphragm Diaphragm length (ML)

32 46 52 58 67 82 90 108 132 158 226 260 304

EPDM 0,8 3,5 2,5 6 8 12 15 25 30 45 30 35 50

TFM-foil bonded 1 4 2,5 7 9 13 17 26

PTFE, TFM (2 layer) 2 6 8 10 15 18 28 35 50 35 40 55

SISTO-RSK
Lining
1) Nominal diameter (DN)
Coating 025 032 040 050 065 080 100 125 150 200 250 300

Without coating 8 20 20 15 15 20 20 30 30
Soft lining 8 15 15 10 10 10 10 15 15
lining
Hard 8
12 12 10 10
15 15 20 20

SISTO-RSKS
Nominal diameter (DN)
Lining
1)
Coating 025 032 040 050 065 080 100 125 150 200 250 300
Without coating 8 20 20 30 30 30 30 40 40 50
Soft lining 8 15 15 20 20 15 15 25 25 30
Hard lining 8 12 12 20 20 20 20 20 20 25

SISTO-LAD
SF/OF/AZ

Flanged actuator diaphragm Size
between 100 150 220

Upper and lower part
of the actuator 10 12 15


1) Hard lining = NR-H; PFA; PTFE; TFM
Coating = ECTFE; Rilsan
Soft lining = IIR; CSM
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11. Addition of the operating instructions, which corresponds to the 94/9/EC

Directive (ATEX100)

Security
This symbol refers to safety precautions, which must be respected in reference to the use of valves in
potentially explosive atmospheres according to the 94/9/EC Directive (ATEX 100a) to avoid personal
injuries and damages to property.

You have to mind that inadmissible operating methods are avoided if the valves are used in potentially explosive at-
mospheres. In particular, the overstepping of the limitated operating maximum temperature is unacceptable.
The user is bound to only install and use explosion-proof working material in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Installation
In principle valves have to be included in the equipotential setting of the system if they are used in potentially explosive
atmospheres.
The pneumatic actuators chamber of the type series SISTO-LAP and SISTO-LAD has to be connected to an not explo-
sive air valve or an air tank for ventilating during the use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Operation
The system and thereby the interior of the valve, which comes into contact with the medium, should always be filled
with conveyed material during the valves use, so that no explosive atmosphere can be created there. The user has to
install appropriate monitoring measures if he is not able to guarantee that, see ATEX 100a, appendix II, section 1.5.5
and EN 1127-1.
The surface temperature of the valves body corresponds to the temperature of the transported material. In each case
the systems user is responsible for the observance of the working temperature. The highest authorized temperature of
the material depends on the temperature class in each case.
The heating of the valves components by the environment or by sun radiation shall be avoided.
Additional mechanical load on the products (for example external forces and torques) must be avoided.

Maintenance
The user is responsible for maintenance works so that no ignition sources appear (for example electrostatic discharge,
mechanically created spark).
The user should periodically verify the equipment tightness of the body and the different tightness ranges for example
with the help of a maintenance program.
In principle, dust and dirt should be avoided on all valve surfaces.
You have to use a wet cotton cloth to avoid electrostatic discharge while you are cleaning plastic surfaces and plastic-
coated surfaces.
The spare parts must be exclusively original SISTO parts.

Declaration
Valves are components and they do not have their own potential source of ignition and are thus not covered by the
94/9/EC Directive and must not be indicated by the reference ATEX.

If the instructions laid down for safety, installation, operation and maintenance/servicing are not complied with,
proper operation of the valve within the meaning of Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 100a) is not ensured. In this case, the
valves must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The use of faulty valves in potentially explosive atmospheres is not authorized in each case.
 alterations are subjet to technical development
sales document, no technical document,
0570.821-10/22 - ORIGINAL 11.02.2016

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