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C. Move ball to the closed position.
D. Replace downstream back-up ring (32), seal assembly,
gasket (4) and retainer (3). Take care that beveled edge
flexible metal seal (8) and backup rings (6 & 32) are facing
the ball.
E. Replace set screws (9) and washers (10) and tighten.
3.3.4 Seal Ring – Heavy Duty Metal Seal
3.3.4.1 Disassembly
Note: Seal ring removal, inspection and reinstallation must
be done with the valve removed from the pipeline.
A. Remove screws (9) and washers (10).
Note: The Heavy Duty Metal Seal assembly consists of a
seal ring (8), radial seal (30) and wave spring (31).
B. Note the orientation of the radial seal (30) and wave washer
(31) for reassembly.
C. Clean parts of any residue that remains from the process.
Take care not to damage or mark the sealing surfaces of seal
ring (8) or radial seal (30).
3.3.4.2 Reassembly
Note: If retrofitting a valve originally equipped with an
MN-7 seal ring follow steps A through D. If valve was
originally supplied with a metal seal, please proceed to
step C.
A. Clean the contact surfaces of the ball plug (2) with alcohol
or other suitable degreaser to facilitate application of the dry
graphite spray lubricant. If necessary, very mild abrasive
pads such as Scotch-Brite™ may be used to remove any
oxide layers on the ball plug (2).
B. Apply the dry graphite lubricant spray (Dow- Corning 321®)
in several light coats on the plated seal contact surfaces of
the ball plug (2). Allow the graphite spray to dry fully – which
will produce a dull gray finish on the coated parts.
C. Move ball to the closed position
D. Lubricate the Radial Seal (30) with Dow-Corning 111®
Silicon grease (or equivalent) and install it over the end of
the Heavy Duty Seal Ring (8).
Note: The open lips of the radial seal (30) must face
AWAY from the seat bevel and ball.
E. Install the Wave Spring (31) over the end of the Heavy Duty
Seal Ring (8).
F. Insert the Seat Retainer (3) over the end of the Seat (8) and
apply even pressure to overcome the resistance of the radial
seal (30) until the wave spring (31) is compressed.
G. Install the retainer/body gasket (4).
H. Install the seat (8), retainer (3), radial seal (101) and wave
spring (102) assembly into the body counterbore until contact
is made with the ball plug (2).
I. Install retainer screws (9) and washers (1) and tighten to
secure the retainer and seal assembly in the body.
3.3.5 Ball Plug
3.3.5.1 Ball Plug Disassembly
A. Remove bracket (see section 3.3.2).
B. Remove screws (9) and washers (10). Slide the retainer (3)
out of the valve body. Remove seal assembly (refer to Para.
3.2.2.1 Seal Ring - Disassembly).
C. Remove safety pin (27). Remove the shaft (5) from the valve
body. The packing (19), packing adaptor (28) and packing
follower (20) will slide out with the shaft. If the shaft will not
move, thread nuts (24) on the packing studs, then place
the packing flange (23) on top of the nuts. Slide the lever
(32) onto the shaft (5) up against the packing flange (23)
and tighten screw (34). By unscrewing the packing nuts (24)
evenly, ample force is developed to move the shaft (5). Once
shaft has been started, it should be possible to remove the
shaft completely. If not, a suitable size bolt screwed into the
tapped hole on the shaft end can be used as a shaft “puller”.
D. Remove nuts (13), end flange (14), pin shaft (11) and gasket
(15). If the pin shaft will not move, push it out with a rod
inserted through the bonnet end of the valve.
E. Remove the ball (2) and separate the lower bushing (16)
from it. Remove the upper bushing (17). If it sticks, the upper
bushing (17) can be pushed out with a rod of suitable size
inserted into the pin shaft end of the body.
F. Examine all parts for damage due to erosion, corrosion, or
wear. Replace the seal ring if damaged, worn or distorted.
Replace all defective parts and all packing and gaskets.
Clean the valve parts thoroughly before reassembly. Remove
gasket (4) and (15) residue from body and retainer taking
care not to score sealing areas.
3.3.5.2 BaIl Plug Reassembly
Note: If installing a new ball plug into a valve equipped with
either the standard metal or Heavy Duty metal seal rings, the
ball plug must be first coated with dry graphite lubricant as
described in steps A and B. If equipped with an MN-7 seal
ring, proceed to step C.
A. Clean the contact surfaces of the ball plug (2) with alcohol
or other suitable degreaser to facilitate application of the dry
graphite spray lubricant. If necessary, very mild abrasive
pads such as Scotch-Brite™ may be used to remove any
oxide layers on the ball plug (2).
B. Apply the dry graphite lubricant spray (Dow- Corning 321®)
in several light coats on the plated seal contact surfaces of
the ball plug (2). Allow the graphite spray to dry fully – which
will produce a dull gray finish on the coated parts.
C. Replace lower bushing (16) in the ball and position ball in the
body. Replace gasket (15).
D. Lubricate pin shaft (11) and insert through body and into
the ball. Secure with end flange (14) and end flange nuts
(13). Tighten nuts alternately to assure tight seal against the
gasket. (Recommended lubricant SAF-T-EZE Anti-Seize or
equal.)
E. Replace ring (29), and upper bushing (17)on the shaft (5).
Install shaft in the body andengage the ball such that when
the ball is in the closed position, the machined slot in the
shaft end is vertical (perpendicular to the body axis). Coat
shaft below ring groove and bushing with lubricant (SAF-T-
EZE Anti-Seize or equal).
F. Install packing adaptor (28), bevel side out over the shaft (5)
and into the valve bonnet so that the hole through the side
of the adaptor is aligned with the tapped hole through the
bonnet for the safety pin (27).
G. Apply pipe sealant to the safety pin, install into bonnet and
tighten.