metso automation neles XC Series Operating and maintenance manual

SEAT SUPPORTED REDUCED BORE
SOFT SEATED MBV BALL VALVE
Series XB, XC
Installation, Maintenance and
Operating Instructions
1 X 75 en
Issue 2/04

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Table of Contents
1 GENERAL........................................................ 3
1.1 Scope of the manual .............................. 3
1.2 Valve description.................................... 3
1.3 Valve markings....................................... 3
1.4 Technical specifications ......................... 4
1.5 Valve certifications ................................. 4
1.6 CE marking ............................................ 4
1.7 Recycling and disposal .......................... 4
1.8 Safety precautions ................................. 4
2 TRANSPORTATION, RECEPTION AND
STORAGE........................................................ 5
3 INSTALLATION AND USE.............................. 5
3.1 General .................................................. 5
3.2 Installing in the pipeline.......................... 5
3.3 Actuator.................................................. 6
3.4 Commissioning....................................... 6
4 SERVICING...................................................... 6
4.1 General .................................................. 6
4.2 Replacing the packing without removing
the valve from the pipeline ..................... 6
4.3 Repairing a jammed or stiff valve without
removing it from the pipeline .................. 7
4.4 Detaching the B series actuator ............. 7
4.5 Removing the valve from the pipeline .... 8
4.6 Dismantling the valve ............................. 8
4.7 Checking the parts of a dismantled valve . 9
4.8 Replacing parts ...................................... 9
4.9 Reassembling the valve ......................... 9
5 TESTING THE VALVE................................... 10
6 INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR .................... 10
6.1 General ................................................ 10
6.2 Installing the M-type manual
gear operator........................................ 10
6.3 Installing the B1C-series actuator ........ 10
6.4 Installing the B1J-series actuator ......... 11
6.5 Installing EC and EJ actuator............... 11
6.6 Installing DC and DJ actuators,
sizes 2"-3" ............................................ 12
6.7 Installing other than Metso Automation
actuators .............................................. 13
7 MALFUNCTIONS........................................... 13
8 TOOLS ........................................................... 13
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS.......................... 13
10 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTS ........ 14
10.1 Size 2" .................................................. 14
10.2 Sizes 3"-6"............................................ 15
10.3 Size 8" .................................................. 16
11 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS ...................... 17
11.1 Valves .................................................. 17
11.2 Valve + EC/EJ/EJA actuator ................ 18
11.3 Valve and B1C/B1J/B1JA actuator....... 18
11.4 Valve and hand lever LK ...................... 19
11.5 Valve and M-series gear operator ........ 19
12 TYPE CODING............................................... 20

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1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope of the manual
This manual provides the essential information on the
use of soft seated XB/XC-series ball valves. For further
information on actuators and other instruments, which
are covered only briefly, please refer to separate manu-
als on their installation, use and maintenance.
1.2 Valve description
XB/XC-series valves are flanged ball valves. The bodies of
the 2", 3", 4" and 6" valves comprise a single part. The 8"
valve has two-piece body with bolted body joint. In all
models, the ball and the shaft are separate parts and a
shaft blow-out is prevented by a shoulder machined on
the shaft (2") or by a pin and retaining plates (3"–8").
A spline driver transmitting the shaft torque to the ball
connects the shaft with the ball.
The valve is tight in both flow directions. The flexible lip soft
seats are continuously in contact with the ball and the pres-
sure differential over the valve forces the ball against the
downstream seat. Construction of the valves may vary in
accordance with customers' wishes. Construction details are
indicated in the type code in the identification plate. For more
information about the type code, see Section 12.
1.3 Valve markings
Body markings are cast or stamped on the body (Fig. 4).
The identification plate (Fig. 5) is on the valve flange.
Identification plates have the following markings:
1. Body material
2. Shaft material
3. Trim material
4. Seat material
5. Maximum and minimum operating temperatures
6. Maximum shut-off pressure differential/temperature
7. Pressure class
8. Type code
9. Number of the list of valve manufacturing parts
10. Model
NOTE:
As the use of the valve is application-specific, a
number of factors should be taken into account when
selecting the application. Therefore, some of the situa-
tions in which the valves are used are outside the
scope of this manual. If you have any questions con-
cerning the use or application of the valve, contact
Metso Automation for more information.
Fig. 1 Construction of an XB/XC series valve, size 2"
Fig. 2 Construction of an XB/XC series valve,
sizes 3", 4" and 6"
Fig. 3 Construction of an XB/XC-series valve, size 8"
Fig. 4 Valve markings
Fig. 5 Identification plate
Manufacturer's
mark
Body material
Casting no. xxx
Id plate
Nominal size
Pressure class
Foundry's mark
Batch number
Batch number Foundry's mark
Nominal size
Manufacturer's
mark
Body material
Id plate
Casting no.
Pressure class
BODY
TRIM
SHAFT
SEAT
T max
T min
MAX. OPER. ps
at
RATING TYPE
No. MOD
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(1) (2) (5) (7) (8)
(3)
(4) (6) (9) (10)

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1.4 Technical specifications
Face-to-face length: ASME B.16.10
Body rating: ASME Class 150, 300
Max pressure differential:see Fig. 6
Temperature range for body:see Fig. 7
Flow direction: free
Leakage rates:
Soft seated ISO 5208, leakage rate A
Dimensions: see Section 11
Weight: see Section 11
1.5 Valve certifications
A tightness certificate and an EN/DIN 50049 3.1 B cer-
tificate for the valve body and bonnet can be granted
on request. Fire-safe certificate for applicable models
according to API standard 607 is available on request.
1.6 CE marking
The valve meets the requirements of the European
Directive 97/23/EC relating to pressure equipment, and
has been marked according to the Directive.
1.7 Recycling and disposal
Most valve parts can be recycled if sorted according to
material. Most parts have material marking. A material
list is supplied with the valve. In addition, separate
recycling and disposal instructions are available from
the manufacturer. A valve can also be returned to the
manufacturer for recycling and disposal against a fee.
1.8 Safety precautions
Fig. 6 Maximum differential pressure for soft seats
Fig. 7 Pressure/temperature curves of valve body
Temperature (°F)
Temperature (°C)
P (bar) P (psi)
-200 100 200 300 400 500 600
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
50
40
30
20
10
-50 -29 050 100 150 200 250 300
TMX
2" – 6" / DN 50 – 200
8" / DN 200
T
MX
WCB
CF8M
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100
T ( ˚ C)
0300200400 500 600
P (bar)
750
900
600
450
300
150
0
P (psi)
ASME 300
ASME 300
ASME 150
400 750
T(˚F)
CAUTION:
Do not exceed the valve performance limitations!
Exceeding the limitations marked on the valve may
cause damage and lead to uncontrolled pressure
release. Damage or personal injury may result.
CAUTION:
Do not dismantle the valve or remove it from the
pipeline while the valve is pressurized!
Dismantling or removing a pressurized valve will result in
uncontrolled pressure release. Always isolate the relevant
part of the pipeline, release the pressure from the valve
and remove the medium before dismantling the valve.
Be aware of the type of medium involved. Protect people
and the environment from any harmful or poisonous sub-
stances.
Make sure that no medium can enter the pipeline during
valve maintenance.
Failure to do this may result in damage or personal injury.
CAUTION:
Beware of the ball cutting movement!
Keep hands, other parts of the body, tools and other
objects out of the open flow port. Leave no foreign
objects inside the pipeline. When the valve is actu-
ated, the ball functions as a cutting device. Close and
detach the actuator pressure supply pipeline for valve
maintenance. Failure to do this may result in damage
or personal injury.
CAUTION:
Beware of noise emission!
The valve may produce noise in the pipeline. The
noise level depends on the application. It can be
measured or calculated using the Metso Automation
Nelprof computer program. Observe the relevant work
environment regulations on noise emission.
CAUTION:
Beware of extreme temperatures!
The valve body may be very hot or very cold during
use. Protect people against cold injuries or burns.

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2 TRANSPORTATION, RECEPTION
AND STORAGE
Check the valve and the accompanying device for any
damage that may have occurred during transport.
Store the valve carefully. We recommend storing
indoors in a dry place.
Do not remove the flow port protectors until installing
the valve. Move the valve to its intended location just
before installation. The valve is usually delivered in the
open position.
3 INSTALLATION AND USE
3.1 General
Remove the flow bore protectors and check that the
valve is clean inside. Clean the valve if necessary.
3.2 Installing in the pipeline
Flush the pipeline carefully before installing the valve.
Make sure the valve is entirely open when flushing. For-
eign particles, such as sand or pieces of welding elec-
trode, will damage the ball and seats.
The valve may be installed in any position and offers
tightness in both directions. However we do not recom-
mend installing the valve with the actuator on the
underneath side because dirt in the pipeline may then
enter the body cavity and damage the gland packing.
The position to be avoided is shown in Fig. 10.
It may be necessary to firmly support the pipeline in
order to protect the valve from excess stress. Sufficient
support will also reduce pipeline vibration and thus
ensures proper functioning of the positioner.
To facilitate servicing, it is preferable that the valve be
supported by the body, using pipe clamps and sup-
ports. Do not fasten supports to the flange bolting or to
the actuator, see Fig. 11.
CAUTION:
When handling the valve or the valve package,
bear in mind its weight!
Never lift the valve or valve package by the actuator,
positioner, limit switch or their piping.
Place the lifting ropes securely around the valve body
(see Fig. 8). Damage or personal injury may result from
falling parts. The weights are shown in Section 11.
CAUTION:
Follow the proper procedures when handling and
servicing oxygen valves.
Fig. 8 Storing the valve
Fig. 9 Lifting the valve
CAUTION:
When handling the valve or the valve package as a
whole, bear in mind the weight of the valve or the
entire package!
NOTE:
Use screws, nuts, bolts and gaskets equivalent to the
fastenings used elsewhere in the pipeline. Center the
flange gaskets carefully when fitting the valve
between flanges.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to correct pipeline misalignment by
means of flange bolting.
Fig. 10 Avoid this mounting position

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3.3 Actuator
The valve open/closed position is indicated as follows:
❑by an indicator on the actuator
or
❑by a groove at the end of the ball shaft (parallel to
the ball flow opening).
If there is any uncertainty about the indicator, check the
ball position by the groove.
The actuator should be installed in a manner that allows
plenty of room for its removal.
The upright position is recommended for the actuator
cylinder.
The actuator must not touch the pipeline, because
pipeline vibration may interfere with its operation.
In certain cases it may be considered advantageous to
provide additional support to the actuator. These cases
will normally be associated with large actuators,
extended shafts, or where severe vibration is present.
Please contact Metso Automation for advice.
3.4 Commissioning
Ensure that there is no dirt or foreign objects left inside
the valve or pipeline. Flush the pipeline carefully. Make
sure that the valve is entirely open when flushing.
Ensure that all nuts, pipings, and cables are properly
fastened.
Check that the actuator, positioner, and switch are cor-
rectly adjusted. Actuator adjustment is explained in
Section 6. To adjust the accompanying device refer to
the separate control equipment instruction manuals.
4 SERVICING
4.1 General
Although XB/XC-series ball valves require no regular main-
tenance, it is recommended that the gland packing is
checked regularly for tightness. If for some reason the valve
should require maintenance, then a few simple service
measures should normally suffice. This section outlines the
service operations that can be carried out by the end user.
The numbers in parentheses refer to the parts list and
the exploded view of the valve in Section 10, if not oth-
erwise stated.
4.2 Replacing the packing without
removing the valve from the pipeline
The V-ring gland packing requires no regular tighten-
ing. The gland packing tightness is provided by the
pipeline pressure together with gland pressure against
the packing rings. In graphite gland packings, tight-
ness is ensured by contact between the gland follower
and the packing rings.
The gland packing (69) must be changed if leakage
occurs even after the hex nuts (18) have been tight-
ened. The V-ring gland packing must be tightened with
care because excess force may damage the V-rings.
❑Make sure that the valve is not pressurized.
❑Detach the actuator and bracket according to the
instructions in Section 4.4.
❑Remove the key (10).
❑Remove the hexagon nuts (18), disc spring sets
(150), one stud (14) and retainer plates (42,does
not exist in size 2") and gland (9).
Fig. 11 Supporting the valve
NOTE:
When installing the actuator on the valve, make sure
that the valve package functions properly. Detailed
information on actuator installation is given in Section
6 or in the separate actuator instructions.
CAUTION:
Observe the safety precautions mentioned in Sec-
tion 1.8 before servicing!
CAUTION:
When handling the valve or the valve package as a
whole, bear in mind the weight of the valve or the
entire package.
NOTE:
Always use original spare parts to make sure that the
valve functions as intended.
NOTE:
If you choose to send the valve to the manufacturer for
servicing, do not dismantle it. Instead, clean the valve
carefully of all medium and inform the manufacturer of
any dangerous medium involved.
CAUTION:
Do not dismantle the valve or remove it from the
pipeline while the valve is pressurized!
CAUTION:
For safety reasons the retainer plates (42) MUST
always be installed as shown in 10.2

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❑Remove the packing rings (69) from around the
stem using a knife or other pointed instrument.
Make sure that there is no damage to the stem or
the counterbore. Please note that the thrust ring
(67) may come off as you remove the packing. It
should be placed back in its position before install-
ing the new packing.
❑Clean the packing ring counterbore.
❑Place the new packing rings (69) over the shaft (5).
The gland follower may be used for pushing the
rings into the counterbore. Do not damage packing
rings in the shaft keyway. See Fig. 13. Screw down
the removed stud.
❑Deform the packing rings first by tightening the
gland nuts without disc springs to the torque Tt,
see the value from Table 1.
❑Remove the gland nuts and one stud, mount the
retainer plates (42) and the removed stud and
place the disc spring sets (150) on the gland studs.
Tighten the nuts (18) so that the disc springs are
compressed to the height Hc, see Table 1. Lock the
nuts with locking compound e.g. Loctite 221. See
Fig. 13.
❑Check leakage when the valve is pressurized.
4.3 Repairing a jammed or stiff valve
without removing it from the pipeline
Jamming or stiff function may be caused by a flow
medium clogging the seat (7) and the ball (3). The ball
and the seats can be cleaned without removing the
valve from the pipeline by turning the ball to a partly
open position and flushing the pipes. If this does not
help, follow the instructions below.
4.4 Detaching the B series actuator
It is usually easiest to detach the actuator and support
equipment before removing the valve from the pipeline.
If the package is small or not easily accessible, it is bet-
ter to remove the entire package at the same time.
Please note that the ball seats can be replaced without
detaching the actuator.
❑Close and detach the actuator pressure supply
and disconnect the control cables and pipes.
❑Loosen the bracket screws.
❑Detach the actuator from the valve with an extractor
that can be ordered from the manufacturer. See
Section 8 Tools'.
❑Remove the bracket.
Fig. 12 Installing the retainer plates
Table 1 Tightening of the gland packing
Valve size A (mm) Hc (mm) Tt (Nm)
01" 20 20.4 5
1 1/2" 20 20.1 5
02", 03" 20 28.9 10
04" 25 28.8 12
06" 35.5 37.7 14
08" 35.5 37.6 20
Fig. 13 Packing
CAUTION:
When handling the valve or the valve package as a
whole, bear in mind the weight of the valve or the
entire package!
CAUTION:
Do not detach a spring-return actuator unless a
stop-screw is carrying the spring force!
NOTE:
Before dismantling, carefully observe the position of
the valve with respect to the actuator and positioner/
limit switch so as to make sure that the package can
be properly re-assembled.
2"
3" - 8"
A
Hc
stud (14)
hexagon nut (18)
retainer plate (42)
gland (9)
disc spring set (150)
packing (69)
V-ring set or
graphite packing
stud (14)
hexagon nut (18)
disc spring set (150)
packing (69)
V-ring set or
graphite packing
gland (9)
thrust ring (67)

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4.5 Removing the valve from the pipeline
❑Make sure that the pipeline is empty and unpressu-
rized and that there is no medium flowing to the
pipeline while the valve is being serviced.
❑Carefully attach the ropes, loosen the pipe flange
screws and lift the valve using the ropes. Make sure
that you lift the valve correctly. See also Fig. 9.
4.6 Dismantling the valve
4.6.1 Sizes 2"- 6"
❑Place the valve in a standing position on the pipe
flange end so that the insert points upwards. Use a
level surface that does not scratch the flange sur-
faces.
❑Unscrew the insert (2) using a special tool. See
Section 8 Tools.
❑Remove the gaskets (65, 135), seat (7) and ball (3).
The ball should be in the closed position for
removal.
❑Remove the key (10).
❑Unfasten the gland nuts (18). Remove the disc
spring sets (150), one stud (14), retainer plates (42,
does not exist in size 2"), the gland (9), the packing
rings (69) and thrust ring (67). In size 2" unfasten
the nuts (17), remove the studs (13) and bonnet (8).
❑Remove the pin (50,does not exist in size 2") and
then the spline driver (does not exist in size 2").
❑Remove the shaft (5) by pulling it outwards. The
thrust bearings (70) will be detached around the
shaft.
❑Remove the seat (7).
4.6.2 Size 8"
❑Place the valve so that the body's hexagon nuts
(16) point upwards. Use a surface that does not
damage the flanges.
❑Mark the body halves for correct orientation during
reassembly.
❑Loosen the gland nuts (18).
❑Turn the ball to the closed position.
❑Loosen and remove the body nuts (16).
❑Remove the body cap (2) from the valve. Should
the ball seat (7) not stay on the body cap, keep it
from falling while you are lifting it out by putting your
fingers under the body cap. Watch out for your
hand! Lower the body cap onto the surface in a
standing position, i.e. onto its flange. See Fig. 15.
❑Remove the seat (7) from the body cap.
❑Remove the ball (3) from the body (1) by passing a
rope through the bore. To detach the ball from the
spline driver (4), turn the ball to the closed position
before lifting. Make sure that the ball is not dam-
aged and put it onto a soft surface. See Fig. 16.
❑Remove the key (10).
❑Remove the gland nuts (18), spring set (150), one
stud (14), retainer plates (42) and gland (9).
❑Remove the packing (69), the thrust ring (67), the
pin (50) and the spline driver. Remove the shaft (5)
by pulling it outwards. Please note that this will
detach the thrust bearings (70) from around the
shaft.
❑Remove the ball seat (7) from the body (1) and the
body gasket (65).
Fig. 14 Detaching a B series actuator with an extractor
CAUTION:
Do not dismantle the valve or remove it from the
pipeline while the valve is pressurized!
Fig. 15 Lifting the body cap
Fig. 16 Removing the ball from the body

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4.7 Checking the parts of a dismantled
valve
❑Clean the removed parts.
❑Check the shaft (5) and the thrust bearings (70).
❑Check the ball (3) and the ball seats (7).
❑Check the body gasket surfaces.
❑Replace any damaged parts.
4.8 Replacing parts
Replace soft parts whenever you dismantle the valve
for maintenance. Replace other parts when necessary.
By using original spare parts, you can ensure proper
functioning of the valve. For ordering the spare parts,
see Section 9 ('Ordering spare parts').
4.9 Reassembling the valve
4.9.1 Sizes 2"-6"
❑Place the valve in a standing position on the pipe
flange end so that the insert thread points upwards.
Use a surface that will not scratch the flanges.
❑Screw the insert (2) into the body (1). Tighten the
insert slightly to ensure that it has gone all the way
in. Mark the position, e.g. with a felt tip marker
against the body at the point of the mark on the
insert, Fig. 17. Unscrew the insert and remove it
from the body.
❑Place the valve body on its pipe flange. Use a sur-
face that does not damage the pipe flanges.
❑In size 2" slip the thrust bearings (70) onto the shaft
and push them against the shaft shoulder. Put the
bonnet gasket (66) in its groove, replace the bonnet
(8) and tighten the studs (13). Tighten the nuts (17)
of the studs (13) evenly to achieve uniform com-
pression of the gasket (66). The torque is 25 Nm
when the threads have been lubricated.
❑Place the body gasket (65) into the body, on the
shoulder at the foot of the threads.
❑Insert the other ball seat (7) into the body (1).
❑Insert the ball (3) into the body (1) and other ball
seat (7) on the ball (3).
❑Screw the insert into the body. This is easiest to do if
the valve is in horizontal position. Tighten the insert
using a special tool until the cap reaches 5-10 mm
past the mark made earlier.The torque is 200 Nm.
❑Push the packing rings (69) into their place in the
bonnet (8). Tighten the studs (14). Place the gland
(9) on the packing (69). See Section 4.2 for packing
assembly instructions.
❑Mount the key (10).
❑Check the gland packing for leakage when the
valve is pressurized and re-tight the nuts carefully, if
necessary.
❑Install the valve in the pipeline, as carefully and
accurately as when removed it. Note the instruc-
tions in Section 3.
❑In sizes 3"-6" place the retaining ring (51) on the shaft
groove (5). Place the shaft partly inside the body from
above and place the thrust bearings (70) on the shaft
from inside the body. Place the spline driver (4) on the
shaft spline and lock it with a pin (50).
❑Insert the other ball seat (7) on the body.
❑Put the ball (3) in its position so that the spline
driver is in the ball slot. Pull the shaft to make sure
that the pin locks the spline driver properly to the
shaft. Place the thrust ring (67), packing (69), the
stud (14) and the gland (9) in their position. Place
the nuts (18) on the studs (14) and screw down
them gently.
❑Place the body gasket (65) and gasket (135) into
the body.
❑Screw the insert and seat assembly into the body.
This is easiest to do if the valve is in horizontal posi-
tion. Tighten the insert using a special tool until the
cap reaches 2-5 mm past the mark made earlier,
Fig. 17.
❑Deform the packing rings by tightening the gland
nuts without disc springs to the torque Tt, see the
value from Table 1, see Section 4.2.
❑Remove the gland nuts and one stud, mount the
retainer plates (42) and the removed stud and
place the disc spring sets (150) on the gland studs.
Tighten the nuts (18) so that the disc springs are
compressed to the height Hc, see Table 1. Lock the
nuts with locking compound e.g. Loctite 221.
❑Observe the same caution in reinstalling the valve
that you used in dismantling it. Please also note the
instructions in Section 3.
4.9.2 Size 8"
❑Place the valve body on its pipe flange. Use a sur-
face that does not damage the pipe flanges.
❑Place the retaining ring (51) on the shaft groove (5).
Place the shaft partly inside the body from above
and place the thrust bearings (70) on the shaft from
inside the body. Place the spline driver (4) on the
shaft spline and lock it with a pin (50).
❑Insert the other ball seat (7) into the body
❑Put the ball (3) in its position so that the spline
driver is in the ball slot. Pull the shaft to make sure
CAUTION:
For safety reasons the retainer plates (42) in sizes
3",4",6" and 8" MUST always be installed as shown
in 10.2.
Fig. 17 Marking for the insert position
As marked After final assembly

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that the pin locks the spline driver properly to the
shaft. Place the thrust ring (67), packing (69), the
removed stud (14) and the gland (9) in their posi-
tion. Place the nuts (18) on the studs (14) and
screw down them gently.
❑Place the body gasket (65) in the body groove.
❑Carefully place the body cap (2) on the body. Make
sure that the marks made during dismantling are
aligned.
❑Fasten the body nuts (16). Tighten the nuts gradu-
ally, always switching to other side of the valve after
every nut.
The recommended torques are given in Table 2.
The flange faces must be in even contact with each
other.
❑Mount the key (10).
❑Deform the packing rings by tightening the gland
nuts without disc springs to the torque Tt, see the
value from Table 1, see Section 4.2.
❑Remove the gland nuts and one stud, mount the
retainer plates (42) and the removed stud and
place the disc spring sets (150) on the gland studs.
Tighten the nuts (18) so that the disc springs are
compressed to the height Hc, see Table 1. Lock the
nuts with locking compound e.g. Loctite 221.
❑Observe the same caution in reinstalling the valve
that you used in dismantling it. Please also note the
instructions in Section 3.
5 TESTING THE VALVE
Test the valve's body pressure after reassembly.
Test the pressure in accordance with an applicable
standard. Use the pressure required by the pressure
class or the flange bore. Keep the valve in the half open
position during the test.
If the tightness of the closure member is also to be
tested, please contact the manufacturer.
6 INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR
6.1 General
Use suitable mounting parts and couplings when you
install the actuators.
6.2 Installing the M-type manual gear
operator
❑The mark at the end of the shaft indicates the direc-
tion of the ball flow bore. Turn the valve to the
closed position.
❑Lubricate the grooves of the actuator and the cou-
plings. Place the coupling on the shaft and lock it.
Place the bracket on the valve and turn the lubri-
cated screws a few times. A plate should be
installed between the valve flange mounting face or
bracket and the actuator mounting face, see actua-
tor's instructions for details.
❑Turn the actuator to the closed position and push it
carefully onto the valve shaft on which the coupling
has been mounted. Please note the marks on the
handwheel and the coupling.
❑Lubricate the actuator screws. Tighten all screws.
❑Adjust the ball open and closed positions with the
hexagon screws located at the side of the housing
(see Fig.18). The stop-screw for the open position
is nearest to the handwheel on the side of the hous-
ing and the screw for the closed position is at the
opposite end. The turning directions for the hand-
wheel are marked on the wheel.
❑Check the valve by turning the handwheel to the
extreme positions. The yellow arrow should indicate
the direction of the ball flow bore.
6.3 Installing the B1C-series actuator
❑Turn the valve to the closed position and drive actu-
ator piston to the extreme outward position.
❑File off any burrs and clean the shaft bore .
❑The line at the end of the shaft indicates the direc-
tion of the ball flow bore.
❑Lubricate the actuator shaft bore. Fasten the
bracket loosely to the valve.
❑Slip the actuator carefully onto the valve shaft.
Avoid forcing it since this may damage the ball and
seats. We recommend mounting the actuator so
that the cylinder is pointing upwards.
Table 2 Recommended tightening torques of the
body stud nuts
Recommended tightening torques (Nm)
Thread Stainless steel Carbon steel
1/2" 55–63 55–63
5/8" 114–133 118–140
3/4" 173–203 184–214
7/8" 214–251 280–329
1" 310–360 490–580
1 1/8" 388–454 626–738
1 1/4" 500–585 795–935
1 1/4" 890–1050 1450–1670
Note: Threads must be well lubricated
CAUTION:
Pressure testing should be carried out using equip-
ment conforming to the correct pressure class!
CAUTION:
Beware of ball cutting movement!
Fig. 18 Open and closed positions of the M actuator
Stop screw for Stop screw for
OPEN position
CLOSED position

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❑Position the actuator parallel or vertical to the pipe-
line as accurately as possible. Lubricate the actua-
tor mounting screws and then fasten all screws.
❑Adjust the ball open and closed positions by
means of the actuator stop screws located at both
ends (see Fig.19). An accurate open position can
be seen in the body flow bore.
Check that the yellow arrow on the actuator indi-
cates the ball flow opening position. Keep fingers
out of the flow bore!
There is no need for stop screw adjustment if the
actuator is re-installed in the same valve. Drive
actuator piston to the housing end (open position).
Turn the actuator by hand until the valve is in the
open position. Fasten the actuator in this position
as explained above.
❑Check the stop screw thread tightness. The
threads must be sealed using an appropriate non-
hardening sealant, e.g Loctite 225.
❑Check that the actuator is functioning correctly.
Drive the actuator piston to both cylinder ends and
check the ball position and its movement with
respect to the actuator (close: clockwise; open:
counterclockwise). The valve should be closed
when the piston is in the extreme outward position.
❑If necessary, change the position of the actuator
pointing cover to correctly indicate the valve open/
closed position.
6.4 Installing the B1J-series actuator
Spring-return actuators are used in applications where
valve opening or closing movement is needed in case
the air supply is interrupted. The B1J type is used for
spring-to-close operation; the spring pushes the piston
towards the cylinder end, the extreme outward position.
In turn, the B1JA type is used for spring-to-open opera-
tion; the spring pushes the piston towards the housing.
Spring-return actuators are installed in a manner similar
to B1 C-series actuators, taking into account the follow-
ing.
6.4.1 B1J-type
❑Install the actuator so that the piston is in the
extreme outward position. The cylinder must not be
pressurized and air supply connections must be
open. The valve must be in the closed position.
6.4.2 B1JA-type
❑Install the actuator so that the piston is in the cyl-
inder end position at housing side. The cylinder
must not be pressurized and air supply connec-
tions must be open. The valve must be in the
open position.
The rest of the installation procedure is the same as in
Section 6.3.
6.5 Installing EC and EJ actuator
The actuator is attached to a bracket via an ISO 5211
standard mounting interface. The actuator is adapted
to the valve shaft with a separate bushing. The bushing
(II + II) is a two-piece cone-shaped bushing, which is
tightened firmly with a tightening screw (I) around the
valve shaft.
❑Mount the bushing and the tightening screw from
the mounting interface side of the actuator, accord-
ing to Fig. 21. Insert cylindrical pins (III) in the
bushing slots, these must be directed into the cor-
responding slots in the actuator during tightening.
Before the installation of the bushing and the tight-
ening screw, remove impurities such as old thread-
locking material from the threads of the tightening
screw, and apply Loctite 243 or similar threadlock
carefully to the threads, as shown in Fig. 21. Turn
the tightening screw from inside the actuator shaft
using a suitable hex key, Fig. 21.
❑Prior to installation, the correct shaft position of the
valve has to be checked. In the key-type bushing
there are four keyways, two of which are intended
for valves with DIN key and two for valve shafts with
ANSI key. The DIN keyway is located in the middle
of the half bushing, and the ANSI keyway is located
in the split between the bushing halves. Fig. 22
shows the keyway position when the actuator is in a
closed position.
❑The open or closed positions of the actuator can be
identified either by using compressed air, see Fig.
20, or by checking the position of the pointer at the
end of the drive shaft. The actuator is closed if the
Fig. 19 Open and closed positions of the B1C/B1J
actuator
Stop screw for CLOSED position
Stop screw for OPEN position
Fig. 20 Actuator connections
Adjustment screw
for closed position
Opening
pressure
Closing pressure
Adjustment screw
for open position

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pointer on the coupling plate is transverse to the
direction of the actuator’s main shaft.
❑In the bushing having square head connection
checking the right position is more simple. Use the
pointer in the end of the drive shaft to see the cor-
rect position Mount the actuator to the valve
bracket with four screws. The tightening screw of
the bushing should be loosened before mounting,
to allow the shaft to fit easily into the actuator.
❑The actuator construction allows axial movement of
the drive shaft. Check, before the screw is tight-
ened, that the drive shaft is in the upper position of
its axial movement, which is its normal position (the
mounting position shown in Fig. 23). Checking is
important, as the actuator shaft drops down slightly
when the screw is tightened. The drive shaft axial
movement can be observed and measured before
attachment to a valve. The actuator drive shaft is in
the upper position when its upper surface con-
forms to Table 3 (see also Fig. 23).
❑The drive shaft will automatically find its correct
position when the tightening screw is tightened, if
the installation tool is used (see Fig. 23). The instal-
lation tool is attached instead of the coupling plate
using M4 screws with the drive shaft in upper posi-
tion (before the valve is installed). Tighten the
screws in such a way that the tool is tightened
against the upper surface of the housing.
❑Install the actuator on the valve and attach the
attachment screws normally. Finally, tighten the
tightening screw according to Table 3. The
required torque is also marked on a plate close to
the drive shaft on the actuator housing. The installa-
tion tool is removed, and the coupling plate is reat-
tached.
The valve may malfunction if the tightening of
the connection has been carried out improperly.
❑Finally, the extreme positions of the valve are
adjusted with the stop screws at the ends of the
actuator. The location of the screws for adjusting
the Close and Open positions of the valve are
marked with letters on the ends of the actuator
housing (see Figure 20).
6.6 Installing DC and DJ actuators,
sizes 2"-3"
Turn the valve to the closed position. Please note the
correct position of the actuator stem. The groove at the
end of the actuator stem indicates the direction of the
ball flow bore. Push the actuator onto the stem with or
without a coupling, and fasten with four screws.
Fig. 21 Cone bushing installation
Fig. 22 Keyway positions on the actuator
II III
I
Key
Loctite 243
or similar
ANSI keyways at
bushing split
DIN keyways in the
middle of bushing
ACTUATOR IN CLOSED POSITION
Fig. 23 Tightening of the cone bushing
Table 3 Mounting faces, tightening screws and drive
shaft clearances
Size Mount. Thread Key Nm ~X ~X
EC/
EJ05 F05 M12 6 25 4.0 1
EC/
EJ07 F07 M16 8 50 1.5 -2
EC/
EJ10 F10 M20 10 100 2.5 -2
EC/
EJ12 F12 M24 14 200 3.5 -2
EC/
EJ14 F14 M36 19 700 4.5 -2
X
Installation
tool

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6.7 Installing other than Metso
Automation actuators
Other actuators can be installed only if they have an
ISO 5211 actuator connection.
7 MALFUNCTIONS
The following Table 4 lists malfunctions that might occur
after prolonged use.
8TOOLS
In addition to standard tools, the following special tools
are needed.
❑For removal of the actuator:
- extractor
❑For removal of the insert:
- removal tool
9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS
When ordering spare parts, always include the follow-
ing information:
❑valve type designation (from the name plate or doc-
uments)
❑number of the parts list (or number of this manual),
part number, name of the part and number of
pieces required.
NOTE:
Metso Automation accepts no responsibility for compati-
bility of actuators not installed by Metso Automation.
Table 4 Malfunctions
Malfunction Possible cause Action
Leakage through a
closed valve Wrong stop screw adjustment of the actuator Adjust the stop screw for closed position
Damaged ball surface Turn the ball by 180°
Damaged seat(s) Replace seat(s)
Ball cannot move freely Clean the inside of the valve
Irregular valve
movement Impurities between the ball and seats Flush the valve from the inside
Clean the sealing surfaces and seats
mechanically
Leakage through gland
packing Loose packing Tighten the nuts
Worn-out or damaged packing Replace the gland packing

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10 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTS
10.1 Size 2"
1
7
3
65, 135
2
5
7010
18
150
14
69
9
17
13
8
66
Item Qty Description Recommended spare
11Body
21Insert
31Ball
5 1 Shaft
7 2 Ball seat x
8 1 Bonnet
91Gland
10 1 Key
13 4 Stud
14 2 Stud
17 4 Hexagon nut
18 2 Hexagon nut
65 1 Body gasket x
66 1 Gasket x
69 1 Packing x
70 2 Thrust bearing x
135 1 Gasket x
150 2 Disc spring set

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10.2 Sizes 3"-6"
1
3
2
4
5
7
9
10
42
50
14
18
150
69
135, 65
7
70
67
51
Item Qty Description Recommended spare
11Body
21Insert
31Ball
4 1 Spline driver
51Shaft
7 2 Ball seat x
91Gland
10 1 Key
14 2 Stud
18 2 Hexagon nut
42 2 Retainer plate
50 1 Locking pin
51 1 Locking wire
65 1 Body gasket x
67 1 Support ring
69 1 Packing x
70 2 Thrust bearing x
135 1 Gasket x
150 2 Disc spring set

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10.3 Size 8"
1
65
5
10
69
9
42
14
18
150
7
16
7
70 4
50
3
12
2
42
51
67
Item Qty Description Recommended spare
11Body
21Bodycap
31Ball
4 1 Spline driver
5 1 Shaft
7 1 Ball seat x
91Gland
10 1 Key
12 Stud
14 2 Stud
16 Hexagon nut
18 2 Hexagon nut
42 2 Retainer plate
50 1 Locking pin
51 1 Locking wire
65 1 Body gasket x
67 1 Support ring
69 1 Packing x
70 2 Thrust bearing x
150 2 Disc spring set

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11 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
11.1 Valves
ASME 150
ASME 300
Key acc. to
ASME B17.1
ø D NPS
A
A1
ø O
M
N
P
E
K
R
ø B
Dimensions of mounting
level acc. to ISO 5211
XB/XC DN200/8"
Dimensions of mounting
level acc. to ISO 5211
P
A
A1
Dimensions of mounting
level acc. to ISO 5211
ø O
M
N
NPS
ø B
ø D
E
R
K
E
KR
P
ø O
N
ø B
ø B1
ø D
M
NPS
A
A1
TYPE SIZE ISO FLANGE DIMENSIONS, mm
AA1ØBØB1ØDE K M NØOP Rkg
XB 2 F07 178 87 152.4 - 38.1 702 167 4.76 35 20 22.2 30 12
3 F07, F10 203 100 190.5 - 50.8 215 168 6.35 46 25 27.8 47 23
4 F07, F10, F12, F14 229 107 228.6 - 76.2 237 190 6.35 46 25 27.8 47 34
6 F10, F12, F14 267 126 279.5 - 101.6 309 250 9.52 58 35 39.1 59 82
8 F14, F16 292 135 342.9 342 152.4 386 305 12.70 80 45 50.4 81 160
TYPE SIZE ISO FLANGE DIMENSIONS, inch
A A1 ØB ØB1 ØD E K M N ØO P R Ibs
XB 2 F07 7.00 3.43 6 - 1.50 7.95 6.58 0.19 1.38 0.79 0.87 1.18 0.47
3 F07, F10 8.00 3.94 7.5 - 2.00 8.46 6.6 0.25 1.81 0.98 1.09 1.85 51
4 F07, F10, F12, F14 9.00 4.21 9.0 - 3.00 9.33 7.5 0.25 1.81 0.98 1.09 1.85 75
6 F10, F12, F14 10.50 4.98 11.0 - 4.00 12.17 9.8 0.37 2.28 1.38 1.54 2.32 180
8 F14, F16 11.50 5.31 13.5 13.5 6.00 15.20 12.0 0.50 3.15 1.77 1.98 3.19 353
TYPE SIZE ISO FLANGE DIMENSIONS, mm
AA1ØBØB1ØDE K M NØOP Rkg
XC 2 F07 216 87 165 - 38.1 202 167 4.76 35 20 22.2 30 13
3 F07, F10 283 100 210 - 50.8 215 168 6.35 46 25 27.8 47 31
4 F07, F10, F12, F14 305 107 254 - 76.2 237 190 6.35 46 25 27.8 47 50
6 F10, F12, F14 403 126 318 - 101.6 309 250 9.52 58 35 39.1 59 110
8 F14, F16 419 209.5 381 353 152.4 386 305 12.70 80 45 50.4 81 235
TYPE SIZE ISO FLANGE DIMENSIONS, inch
A A1 ØB ØB1 ØD E K M N ØO P R lbs
XC 2 F07 8.50 3.43 6.50 - 1.5 7.95 6.58 0.19 1.38 0.79 0.87 1.18 0.47
3 F07, F10 11.12 3.94 8.3 - 2.00 8.46 6.6 0.25 1.81 0.98 1.09 1.85 68
4 F07, F10, F12, F14 12.00 4.21 10.0 - 3.00 9.33 7.5 0.25 1.81 0.98 1.09 1.85 110
6 F10, F12, F14 15.88 4.98 12.5 - 4.00 12.17 9.8 0.37 2.28 1.38 1.54 2.32 242
8 F14, F16 16.50 8.25 15.0 13.9 6.00 15.20 12.0 0.50 3.15 1.77 1.98 3.19 518

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11.2 Valve + EC/EJ/EJA actuator
EC ACTUATOR
EJ ACTUATOR
11.3 Valve and B1C/B1J/B1JA actuator
B1C ACTUATOR
MOUNTING POSITION: A-VU (STANDARD)
V
F
G
X
H
JI
NPS
VDI/VDE 3845
Supply
G 1/4"
Type DIMENSIONS, mm kg
FGJ VXISO
EC07 308 154 172 23.5 117 G1/4" 6.2
EC10 406 203 191 32 155 G3/8" 14
EC12 524 263 214 42 200 G3/8" 31
EC14 696 348 243 56 259 G1/2" 70
Type DIMENSIONS, inch lbs
FGJ VXISO
EC07 12.1 6.1 6.8 0.9 4.6 G1/4" 14
EC10 16.0 8.0 7.5 1.3 6.1 G3/8" 31
EC12 20.6 10.4 8.4 1.7 7.9 G3/8" 68
EC14 27.4 13.7 9.6 2.2 10.2 G1/2" 154
Type DIMENSIONS, mm kg
FGJ VXISO
EJ07 454 300 172 23.5 117 G1/4" 9.4
EJ10 606 403 191 32 155 G3/8" 20.5
EJ12 800 538 214 42 200 G3/8" 50
EJ14 1052 704 243 56 259 G1/2" 108
Type DIMENSIONS, inch lbs
FGJ VXISO
EJ07 17.9 11.8 6.8 0.9 4.6 G1/4" 21
EJ10 23.9 15.9 7.5 1.3 6.1 G3/8" 45
EJ12 31.5 21.2 8.4 1.7 7.9 G3/8" 110
EJ14 41.4 27.7 9.6 2.2 10.2 G1/2" 237
K * J
X
G
F
NPT
V
øB1 *
NPT
Type DIMENSIONS, mm NPT kg
FGJ VX
B1C6 400 260 283 36 90 1/4 4.2
B1C9 455 315 279 43 110 1/4 9.6
B1C11 540 375 290 51 135 3/8 16
B1C13 635 445 316 65 175 3/8 31
B1C17 770 545 351 78 215 1/2 54
B1C20 840 575 385 97 215 1/2 73
B1C25 1040 710 448 121 265 1/2 131
B1C32 1330 910 525 153 395 3/4 256
Type DIMENSIONS, inch NPT lbs
FGJ VX
B1C6 15.75 10.24 11.14 1.42 3.54 1/4 9
B1C9 17.91 12.40 10.98 1.69 4.33 1/4 21
B1C11 21.26 14.76 11.42 2.01 5.31 3/8 35
B1C13 25.00 17.52 12.44 2.56 6.89 3/8 68
B1C17 30.31 21.46 13.82 3.07 8.46 1/2 119
B1C20 33.07 22.64 15.16 3.82 8.46 1/2 161
B1C25 40.94 27.95 17.64 4.76 10.43 1/2 289
B1C32 52.36 35.83 20.67 6.02 15.55 3/4 564

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B1J/B1JA ACTUATOR
11.4 Valve and hand lever LK
HAND LEVER LK
11.5 Valve and M-series gear operator
M-SERIES GEAR OPERATOR
Type DIMENSIONS, mm NPT kg
FGJVX
B1J/B1JA8 560 420 279 43 135 3/8 17
B1J/B1JA10 650 490 290 51 175 3/8 30
B1J/B1JA12 800 620 316 65 215 1/2 57
B1J/B1JA16 990 760 351 78 265 1/2 100
B1J/B1JA20 1200 935 358 97 395 3/4 175
B1J/B1JA25 1530 1200 448 121 505 3/4 350
Type DIMENSIONS, inch NPT lbs
FGJVX
B1J/B1JA8 22.05 16.54 10.98 1.69 5.31 3/8 37
B1J/B1JA10 25.59 19.29 11.42 2.01 6.89 3/8 66
B1J/B1JA12 31.50 24.41 12.44 2.56 8.46 1/2 126
B1J/B1JA16 38.98 29.92 13.82 3.07 10.43 1/2 220
B1J/B1JA20 47.24 36.81 14.09 3.82 15.55 3/4 386
B1J/B1JA25 60.24 47.24 17.64 4.76 19.88 3/4 771
DN Handlever J L
50 LK350 52 350
80 LK350 52 350
100 LK350 52 350
100 LK450 52 450
150 LK450 52 45
Size Handlever J L
2 LK350 2.05 13.78
3 LK350 2.05 13.78
4 LK350 2.05 13.78
4 LK450 2.05 17.72
6 LK450 2.05 17.72
L
J
K*
Type DIMENSIONS, mm kg
FGJVØZ
M0719615258391253
M1029723967522005
M12 357 282 81 67 250 10
M14 435 345 94 90 457 18
M15 532 406 106 123 457 31
Type DIMENSIONS, inch lbs
FGJVØZ
M07 7.72 5.98 2.28 1.52 4.92 6
M10 11.69 9.41 2.64 2.05 7.87 11
M12 14.06 11.10 3.19 2.63 9.84 21
M14 17.13 13.58 3.68 3.52 17.99 40
M15 20.94 15.98 4.15 4.84 17.99 68
K* J
V
øB1
G
F
ø Z

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12 TYPE CODING
*) Bolting materials for stainless steel body
**) Bolting materials for carbon and low steel body
MBV BALL VALVE, Series XB, XC
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
XC 06 D W GA J2 SP T T A D
1. sign PRODUCT GROUP
XB Reduced bore, seat supported, face-to-face ASME
16.10, Table 1, short pattern, ASME 150
XC Reduced bore, seat supported, face-to-face ASME B
16.10, Table 2, short pattern, ASME 300
2. sign SIZE
02 2"
03 3"
04 4"
06 6"
08 8"
3. sign PRESSURE CLASS
CASME Class 150
DASME Class 300
4. sign END CONNECTION STYLE
WRaised face, ANSI B 16.5, “smooth finish” (Ra 3.2-6.3),
standard
5. sign CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION
GA
Standard construction. Live loaded TA-luft packing,
certified by TÜV. Fire tested versions available /
API 607, 4th edition.
6. sign BODY MATERIAL
J2 ASTM A216 gr WCB
S6 ASTM A351 gr CF8M
7. sign BALL / COATING AND STEM MATERIAL
SP 316SS & XM-19
8. sign SEAT TYPE
TSoft
9. sign SEAT MATERIAL
XXTREME
TPTFE
MFilled PTFE
10. sign GASKET, PACKING AND BEARING MATERIAL
Body gasket Packing Thrust bearing
APTFE PTFE V-rings Filled PTFE
BGraphite Graphite Filled PTFE
11. sign BOLTING MATERIALS
Studs Nuts
D* B8M 8 M
F** L7M 2HM