Danfoss VCM 46 User manual

The Service guide covers the instruction for
disassembling and assembling the VCM 46 Non-
return valve.
IMPORTANT:
It is essential that the VCM 46 is serviced in
conditions of absolute cleanliness.
WARNING:
Do not use silicone when assembling the VCM
46. Do not reuse disassembled O-rings; they
might be damaged.
Always use new O-rings.
For a better understanding of the VCM 46, please
see the sectional view.
Tools needed:
• Snap ring pliers or nylon mandrel
• Screwdriver
Disassembling
1. Mount the VCM 46 into a vice with
aluminum trays. 2. Turn the nut CCW with snap ring pliers.
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VCM 46
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3. Alternatively use a mandrel made of nylon. 4. Remove the nut.
5. Remove the spring. 6. Remove the valve cone.
7. Remove the O-ring at the cone with a small
screw driver. 2. Remove the O-ring at the thread end of the
valve with a small screw driver.
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2. Mount the lubricated O-ring at the thread
end of the valve.
3. Mount the water lubricated O-ring on the
cone. Ensure the O-ring is pushed fully into
the O-ring groove.
4. Mount the the cone.
5. Mount the spring on the rod of the cone. 6. Lubricate the threads of the nut.
Assembling
1. Lubrication:
• To prevent seizing-up, lubricate threads
with PTFE lubrication type.
• O-ring inside VCM 46 may be lubricated
only with clean ltered water.
• O-rings at the thread end must be
lubricated.
• It is important to lubricate ALL parts to
be assembled with clean ltered water.
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7. Screw in the nut. 8. Tighten the nut with a snap ring pliers.
9. Alternatively use a plasitc mandrel.
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Spare part list and
sectional drawing
Pos. Qty. Designation Material Seal set
180H4000
4 1 O-ring 35.00 x 3.00 NBR x
6 1 O-ring 58.00 x 2.00 NBR x
Spare part list
Danfoss A/S
High Pressure Pumps
Nordborgvej 81
DK-6430 Nordborg
Denmark
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