INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR

TYPE No.: 2317

GAS-FREEING COVER
SCANVENT TYPE 2317
(ex. PRES-VAC GFC)

Doc. No.: 1126-17 Rev. 1

PHONE: +45 7027 4102

SCANVENT ApS Fax: +45 2234 3200
Solvang 16A E-MAIL: info@scanvent.com
DK-3450 Allerød www.scanvent.com
Denmark
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CONTENTS

1.0 System Description ...................................................................................... 4

1.1 General .................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Function ................................................................................................. 4
2.0 Operating Instructions .................................................................................. 4
2.1 Installation .............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Operation ................................................................................................ 4
3.0 Maintenance Instructions............................................................................... 5
3.1 General .................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Safety regulations for maintenance work ........................................................... 5
3.3 Disassembling, re-assembling and cleaning of the cover ......................................... 6
4.0 Surface Treatment and Coating. ...................................................................... 7
5.0 Product Data. ............................................................................................. 7
6.0 Spares ...................................................................................................... 8
7.0 Laboratory Report - Summary ........................................................................ 10

ENCLOSURES

 Flow Charts
 Certificates
 If Surface treatment and coating is required, reference is made to enclosed instruction
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1.0 System Description

1.1 General
The purpose of the gas-freeing cover is to prevent the passage of flame into the cargo tank dur-
ing gas-freeing procedures.

1.2 Function
During normal gas-freeing procedures there is free venting through the device. If an ignition oc-
curs on deck outside the tank space, the gas-freeing covers filter element will prevent the pas-
sage of flame into the tank.

2.0 Operating Instructions

2.1 Installation
The gas-freeing cover is delivered fully assembled and an after removal of all packing material
no further work is required to make the unit operative. Normally the gas-freeing cover and the
vacuum unit is delivered as one unit, if not the case, installation is accomplished by bolting the
gas-freeing cover connecting flange to the matching flange on the tank venting gas-freeing pipe
using at suitable gasket and bolts.

2.2 Operation
For opening of the gas-freeing cover removes the eyebolts except for one which has to be loos-
ened. Turn out the cover so the filter elements are free and tighten the remaining eyebolt to
keep the cover in open position and then the gas-freeing procedure can take place.
When the hydrocarbon vapours in the cargo tank has been reduced to less than 2% by volume,
the gas-freeing may take place at the cargo tank deck level (Reference is made to SOLAS 1974
regulation II-2/59.2.1).
After gas-freeing, the cover is closed and the eyebolts tightened.

Eyebolt

Cover
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CAUTION! To achieve the minimum required gas velocity reference is made to

the inserted flow curve

3.0 Maintenance Instructions

3.1 General
As per SOLAS-requirements the following service intervals shall be followed as a minimum:

 After 6 months of operation, the valve shall be inspected to ensure proper function, and
if necessary be cleaned.
However, depending of the type of cargo and the quality of the inert gas we recommend
that the valve be inspected more often.
 After further 6 months of operation, the valve shall be taken apart for a full overhaul, in-
spection and cleaning.

3.2 Safety regulations for maintenance work

All maintenance work should be carried out with regard to the cargos toxicity and flammability.
When the valve is fitted to the cargo tank while maintenance work takes place, spark free tools
shall be used.
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3.3 Disassembling, re-assembling and cleaning of the cover

Disassembling.
1. Unscrew eyebolts Item 4 and the cover
Item 2.
2. Unscrew the screws Item 6 and remove
the retainer ring Item 5.
3. Pull out the filter element assembly
(Item 3, 8, 9,11, 11 and 12)
4. Unscrew the nut Item 8 and remove the
washer Item 9.
5. Remove the screw Item 10 and the wash-
er Item 11
6. Now the flame screens Item 12 is free.

NOTE! For cleaning we recommend thin lubrication oil or solvent and a

brush.
If any damage on parts is observed, the part must be replaced or
repaired

CAUTION! During painting job on the deck, pay attention to the filter element

Assembling after cleaning and inspection.

7. Assembling is done in the opposite sequence.
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4.0 Surface Treatment and Coating.

For standard coating following has to be followed:

 Covers all made of stainless steel, no coating is required

 Covers with steel housing, the standard coating is in accordance with Hempel Data Sheets
for “Hempadur 45143”. The data sheet is enclosed, latest edition can be found on
homepage: www.hempel.com

5.0 Product Data.

Specification information Data location

Normal pipe size Type Approval Certificate
Maximum gas density considered Considered in accordance with the order in-
formation
Lowest MESG Type Approval Certificate
Minimum and maximum ambient temperature -25 ºC to +85 ºC
Material of construction Drawing no.: 2317
Surface treatment and coating Section 4.0
Maximum gas flow in standard air, pressure Flow Chart and Pressure Drop Calculation
drop of the piping system, and maximum tank
pressure
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6.0 Spares
There are no class requirements for carrying spare parts on board. If spare parts are required,
please use the following procedure:

1. Indentify the components on the inserted drawing no. 1127-2

2. Advise the ship builder and the new building number.
3. Advise the ship name
4. Advise the serial number from the name plate data

When we have the above information, our file contains all further data.

When ordering spare parts, please call our office in Denmark.

Our e-mail and fax are open 24 hours a day:

E-mail.................... info@scanvent.com
Fax ....................... +45 2234 3200

Our telephone is open during normal office hours:

Telephone no. .......... +45 7027 4102

Our postal address:

SCANVENT ApS
Solvang 16A
DK-3450 Allerød
Denmark
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7.0 Laboratory Report - Summary

The valve tested complies with IMO MSC/Circ. 677 as amended by MSC/Circ. 1009 and
MSC.1/Circ. 1324, ISO 15364:2007 and EN 12874:2001.

This report is a part of the instructions manual as required by IMO MSC/Circ. 677 § 4.3 and
should be kept on board.

The complete Laboratory Report and test data is on file with Danish Institute of Fire and Security
Technology, CE Notified Body.

The following tests were completed successfully.

Test Description Remarks

1 Corrosion test The corrosion test was carried out on a test rig shown on draw-
ing no.: 1150-5.
The test result was to the satisfaction of the Notified Body

2 Hydraulic pressure test The hydraulic pressure test was carried out on a test rig shown
on drawing no.: 1150-6.
The test result was to the satisfaction of the Notified Body

3 Flow test The flow test was carried out on a test rig shown on drawing
no.: 1150-8.
The test results appears from the inserted flow curve

4 Flash-back test The flash-back test was carried out on a test rig shown on
drawing no.: 1150-12.
In no cases did flash-back occur

5 Ice test The ice test was carried out on a test rig shown on drawing
no.: 1150-7.
The valve was cooled to freezing conditions hereafter the
valve was check-lifted end it was seen that the valve was fully
operative
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Drawing No.: 1150-5 Corrosion Test Rig

Drawing No.: 1150-6 Hydrostatic Pressure Test

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Drawing No.: 1150-7 Ice Test Rig

Drawing No.: 1150-8 Flow Test Rig

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Drawing No.: 1150-12 Flash-Back Test Rig