Flow-Tek M1 Series User manual

SERIES M1
Severe Service
Metal Seated Ball Valves
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Series M1 - Severe Service Ball Valves
Date: October 2020/ Page 2 of 10
Subsidiary of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77041 www.flow-tek.com
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions - Definition of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1. Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3. Handling and Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. General Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing Valve from Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Valve in Open Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Valve in Closed Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Visual Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8. Valve Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9. Transport and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Short Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10. Service Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Series M1 - Severe Service Ball Valves
Date: October 2020/ Page 3 of 10
Subsidiary of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77041 www.flow-tek.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  DEFINITION OF TERMS
READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potential situation
which, if not avoided, may result in an undesirable result or state,
including property damage.

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Series M1 - Severe Service Ball Valves
Date: October 2020/ Page 4 of 10
Subsidiary of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77041 www.flow-tek.com
1. BILL OF MATERIALS
ITEM # Component
1 Body
2 Ball
3 Primary Seat Ring
4 Reverse Seat Ring
5 Seat Spring
6 Locking Ring
7 Stem
8 Inner Stem Bushings
9 Gland Flange (Follower)
10 Packing Set
ITEM # Component
11 Mounting Flange (Bracket)
12 Outer Stem Bushing
13 Stem Bushing Insert
14 Packing Studs
15 Belleville Washers
16 Packing Nuts
17 Closure
18 Body Studs
19 Body Hex Nuts
20 Body Gasket
NAMEPLATE
INFO
STAMP
MODEL: Valve Series Model
SIZE: Nominal End Size
B16.34 Pressure Class
BODY: Body Material
BALL: Ball Material
SEAT: Seat Material
NAMEPLATE
INFO
STAMP
STEM: Stem Material
B/S CTG: Ball/Seat Coating Code
MAX P: Maximum Pressure
MAX T: Maximum Temperature
S/N: Valve Serial Number
P/N: Valve Part Number
1
2
20
6
3
10
8
9
14
13
12
16
15
7
11
45
17
18
19

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Date: October 2020/ Page 5 of 10
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FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
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2. DESIGN
Our Series M1 Severe Service ball valve is designed as a “free
floating” ball valve with metal seats. It is important to install the
valve in the pipe considering its intended purpose to achieve best
performance. If thereare any questionsregardingthebestorientation
of the valve, contact Flow-Tek.
3. HANDLING AND LIFTING
The valve should be lifted in such a way that the body supports the
load. Use the lifting eyes provided on large valves
The end protector covers should be kept in place during handling.
Remove only during final installation of the valve.
!
CAUTION
Unless lifting eyes are provided, the end connection necks are
suitable places to attach lifting slings/straps. Never use hand
wheels or other protruding parts of the gearbox or actuator not
designated for this purpose.
!
CAUTION
During handling, protect the end connection faces and fittings
against damage from the lifting devices. Failure to cover faces
and fittings could cause damage to the valve.
4. GENERAL WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
1. During shipment, storage, and in operation, the valve should
be fully open or fully closed.
2. Ensure that the line is depressurized and drains are open/
monitored during installation
3. Beforeworkingonvalvemakesurethat servicemediahasbeen
flushed and line is safe. Ensure that all applicable MSDS sheets
are available. Follow all safety related procedures.
4. While line is under pressure, DO NOT remove packing gland
or any other valve parts.
5. Ensure that the valve is being used for its intended purpose, i.e.
suitable pressure/temp rating, to prevent valve failure.
WARNING
Before installing this equipment, confirm that it is suitable for the
intended service. The identification tags describe the maximum
allowable service conditions for this product. Be sure that the
installation is protected by appropriate pressure control and
safety devices to insure that acceptable limits are not exceeded.
Preferred
Isolation Orientation
High Pressure Side
Reverse Seat
Low Pressure Side
Primary Seat

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Date: October 2020/ Page 6 of 10
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FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77041 www.flow-tek.com
5. INSTALLATION
WARNING
Reasonable precaution should be taken before beginning any
work on the valve.
Protectiveclothing, asrequired byspecificlinefluid,shouldbe worn.
Depressurize the line and close the valve before removing the
actuation device from the valve.
Do not pressurize the line without an actuation device properly
installed and working on the valve.
The valve may be installed in any position, vertically or horizontally,
on the pipeline. Before installing the valve, the valve should be
placed in the full open position.
!
CAUTION
All welding/grinding debris must be thoroughly flushed from all
associated piping before valve is installed or actuated.
Due to potential for packing consolidation, verify proper packing
torque adjustment prior to placing valve in service.
Larger valves and actuators may need external support to prevent
excess piping loads from effecting valve operation.
1. Verify operating position. Refer to Section 6 – Operation for
more information.
2. Identify the sealing direction of the pipeline/valve. High pressure
end is marked on valve end as “HP END”. The HP END side is
the preferred higher pressure side when the valve is in the closed
position.
Fully Closed Fully Open

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8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
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3. Position and install the “HP END” side towards the pipeline side
with the higher pressure.
4. Position valve in piping. Verify that the valve and actuator or
handle orientation is correct.
Note: Support or lift as required, using lifting lugs or nylon
straps around the valve body. Do not lift or support by the
actuator alone. Refer to Section 3 – Handling and Lifting for
more information.
5. Install valve in line by bolting, welding or clamping.
6. After installation, the pipeline and valve must be flushed clean
of dirt, burrs, and welding residues or the seats and ball surface
will be damaged.
7. After installation, open and close several times to ensure
smooth operation.
Removing Valve from Service
Before the valve is removed from service it should be placed in the
open position to prevent internal damage to valve components.
P1=10 bar
HP END
XV-002
XV-001
HP END
V1=20 bar
XV-001 is installed
with the “HP END”
near pressure vessel
V1due to the vessel’s
pressure higher than
P1’s pressure; even
though the normal
flow direction is into
the vessel, opposite
the sealing direction

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Date: October 2020/ Page 8 of 10
Subsidiary of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77041 www.flow-tek.com
6. OPERATION
Operation of the valve is done by turning the valve stem 90° to 95°.
Clockwise (CW) to close, Counterclockwise (CCW) to open. The
operation requires greater angular movement than 90° to account
for clearances in the ball and stem.
Valve in Open Position
The valve handle, stem keyways or actuator indicator is parallel
with the pipeline.
Valves with actuators should be checked for alignment. Consult
actuator manufacturer’s instructions for proper setting of stops.
Valve in Closed Position
Thevalve handle, stemkeywaysoractuatorindicatorisperpendicular
to the pipeline.
Note: Valve keyways are in-line with valve bore. If keyway are
perpendicular to pipeline, then valve is in the closed position.
If keyway are parallel to pipeline, then valve is in the open position.
If the valve is in the “closed” position, the scribe line on the stem
shouldbealignedwiththescribelineontheglandandperpendicular
to the valve bore.
Visual Indicators
Thescribelineisusedtosetoperatoropen/closestopsiftheoperator
cannot be removed from valve
Scribe line on stem
Scribe line on flange
WARNING
Avoid 180° rotation of the ball and/or stem as this could cause
premature wear to the ball/seat lapping surface thus reducing
effective sealing / isolation which may lead to void of warranty.
WARNING
When stroking the valve, make sure that it is stroked from fully open
to fully closed or vice versa to wipe away any accumulation of
debris on the ball and seat sealing surfaces. This ensures optimal
performance and long valve life. Failure to fully stroke the valve
may lead to void of warranty.

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Date: October 2020/ Page 9 of 10
Subsidiary of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
FLOW-TEK, Inc. Tel: [phone] © 2020 Flow-Tek, Inc.
8323 N. Eldridge Pkwy. #100 Fax: [phone]
Houston, Texas 77041 www.flow-tek.com
7. MAINTENANCE
Check the bolting at these locations periodically. If bolting torque
is lower than the specified values, re-torque bolting as necessary.
1. Gland Flange (or Stem Packing)
2. Valve Operator Mounting
Refer to Test Certificate for proper bolting torque values or call your
local distributor or factory
!
CAUTION
Checkpackingglandnutsperiodically, and re-torqueifnecessary.
NOTICE
Open/Close thevalve intermittently(atleast once a year). Valves
should always be fully opened or fully closed to wipe away any
accumulation on the sealing surfaces.
Packing Procedure:
1. Mark any matching components with a marker or tape prior to
disassembly, for ease of reassembly.
2. Remove the operator, bracket (or
mounting flange adaptor), and stem
adaptor if present.
3. Remove stem keys.
4. Remove bearing retainer (12) and
stem bearing (13).
5. Loosenandremovenuts(16)holding
gland flange (9) in place.
6. RemoveBelleville washers(15),studs
(14), andglandretainer/flange(9).
7. Usingasmall pick or scribe, carefully
remove stem packing set (10) which
includes anti-extrusion rings from the
packing box. Make sure that all of
the packing is removed.
8. Clean packing box before installing
the new packing set.
!
CAUTION
Do not scratch the stem or the packing bore in the body. Scratches
could cause a leak.
Before installing the new packing, make sure the packing box
is clean. Use of an air hose to clean debris from packing box is
permitted.
9. Install the new packing set (10); install the rings one at a time.
Packing set should have an anti-extrusion ring on each end.
Use the gland flange (9) as a packing tool to stuff each packing
ring all the way down against the previous ring.
10. Verify that the scribe line on the stem (7) is facing the body/
closure joint.
2.
1.
10
9
14
13
12
16
15
7

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11 . Install the gland flange (9) over the stem (7) so that one of its
scribe lines is facing the body closure joint. If necessary rotate
the stem so that the two scribe lines are aligned.
WARNING
A gland flange must be pulled down evenly to prevent cocking
or side loading, as this could cause damage to the packing and
prevent the valve from operating properly.
Make sure that the gland flange remains perpendicular to the
stem, and the gap around the stem remains concentric during
tightening process.
Do not over-tighten nuts. Torque all nuts evenly per specified
packing torque.
12. Apply lubricant to stud threads (14) and bottom face of hex
nuts (16).
13. Insertstuds(14),intothreadedholes.Insert theBellevillesprings/
washers (15) onto each stud. Belleville
washers shall be stacked in alternating
direction (series stack). Install nuts (16)
onto each stud and torque to specified
value.Besuretotorqueina crosspattern
to avoid uneven loading. Packing
assembly torques are given on
the Valve Test Form.
14. Install bearing retainer (12) and stem bearing (13) into the
mounting flange (11). If necessary, tap gently into place using a
soft hammer.Valveisreadyforinstallingtheactuator,orhandle.
15. Insert keys into the stem (7). Ensure key length provides and
maintains full engagement.
8. VALVE DISASSEMBLY
YourM1valveshavebeencarefully fittedandassembledforoptimum
performance and long life. It is not recommended that the valves
be disassembled without factory supervision or specific instructions
provided by the Flow-Tek Service Department.
9. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
Valves will be shipped in a manner to minimize damage during
transit Upon arrival at the site, valves general condition shall be
inspected right away for any shipping damage. Any damage shall
be reported to Flow-Tek.
Short-Term Storage:
Short-term storage is defined as storage of products and
equipment to be used in the construction of a project for periods
of one to three months. Short-term storage must be carried out in a
controlled manner as follows:
1. Valves must be stored in a closed, clean, and dry environment.
2. Ball valves should be stored in the fully open position to
protect the ball and seats.
3. Ball valves should remain in the original shipping container
and be placed on pallets of wood or other suitable materials.
End protectors should remain on the valve ends to prevent
the entrance of dirt, and removed only at time of installation.
Long-Term Storage
Long-term storage is defined as storage of products and/or
equipment for periods longer than 3 months. Long-term storage
must be carried out in a controlled manner as follows:
1. Valves must be stored in a closed, clean, and dry environment.
2. Ball valves should be stored in the fully open position to
protect the ball and seats.
3. Ball valves should remain in the original shipping container
and be placed on pallets of wood or other suitable materials.
End protectors should remain on the valve ends to prevent
the entrance of dirt, and removed only at time of installation.
4. Periodically, the valves should be checked to ensure the
above conditions are maintained.
These are general guidelines for valve storage. Please consult the
factory for information regarding specific requirements.
10. SERVICE CONTACT
Flow-Tek Service may be reached 24 hours per day / 7 days per
week.