VALVEWORKS USA
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR
MODEL M & MSG
MODEL M
2000-3000-5000 PSI.
MODEL MSG
2000-3000-5000 PSI.
EXPANDING GATE
(HAND WHEEL OPERATED)
SLAB GATE
(HAND WHEEL OPERATED)
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Model M/MSG Operation Manual
INTRODUCTION
In appreciation to you for purchasing our product, we have prepared this Operation Manual to assist you in the
Operation, Maintenance, Assembly and Installation of the Valveworks USA API 6A Model M or MSG Gate
Valves. We encourage you to follow recommendations in this booklet to attain the best possible service from
our product, which is designed and proven to offer the service one can expect of a quality product. If you need
to contact a representative for more specific information pertaining to a special problem, you should contact:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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CONTENTS
APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
TEMPERATURE RATING....................................................................................................................................... 3
TRIM CHART ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
ORDERING INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 4
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 5
MAINTENANCE TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................... 5
STEM BEARING LUBRICATION .......................................................................................................................... 5
BODY LUBRICATION .......................................................................................................................................... 6
PLASTIC INJECTION PACKING .......................................................................................................................... 7
INSTALLING INJECTION PACKING .................................................................................................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................. 9
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1. BODY SUB-ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.2. BONNET SUB-ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................ 12
1.3. FINAL ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................... 14
ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND BILL OF MATERIALS ...................................................................................... 18
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 19
TEST PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.1. HYDROSTATIC BODY TEST ..................................................................................................................... 22
2.2. HYDROSTATIC SEAT TEST ...................................................................................................................... 23
VISUAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................ 24
FIELD HOOK UP INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 25
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APPLICATIONS
Valveworks USA Model M and MSG valves can be applied to the following sizes and working pressures.
Size (inches)
2 1/16
2 9/16
3 1/8
4 1/16
5 1/8
Working Pressures (PSI)
2000
3000
5000
2000
3000
5000
2000
3000
5000
2000
3000
5000
2000
3000
5000
The Model M and MSG valves covered in this manual are suitable for performance requirement levels 1 and 2,
PR1 and PR2 respectively.
TEMPERATURE RATING
Temperature
classification
Operating Range
C
Min.
-60
-46
-46
-29
-18
-18
-18
2
K
L
N
P
S
T
U
V
Max.
82
82
60
82
60
82
121
121
Min.
-75
-50
-50
-20
0
0
0
35
(F)
Max.
180
180
140
180
140
180
250
250
Note: For special applications involving other sizes and pressure ratings, temperatures, materials, etc., please
contact Valveworks USA.
TRIM CHART
Minimum Material Requirements
Material class
AA - General service
BB - General service
CC - General service
a
DD - Sour service
a
EE - Sour service
a
FF - Sour service
HH - Sour service
a
b
Body, bonnet, end and
outlet connections
Carbon or low-alloy steel
Carbon or low-alloy steel
Stainless steel
b
Carbon or low-alloy steel
b
Carbon or low-alloy steel
b
Stainless steel
CRAs
Pressure-controlling parts,
stems and mandrel hangers
Carbon or low-alloy steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
b
Carbon or low-alloy steel
b
Stainless steel
b
Stainless steel
CRAs
As defined by NACE MR 0175.
In compliance with NACE MR 0175.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
The following information should be provided with any request for quote or order placement of Valveworks
USA Model M and MSG gate valves:
Model of Valve
Size of Valve
Pressure Rating (maximum)
API 6A Requirements (PR-PSL)
API 14D Requirements (Class of Service)
Temperature Rating (API 6A)
Material (API 6A)
Any Special Test Requirements
Any Special Material Requirements
Any Special Coating or Protection Requirements
Other Specifications and/or Certifications
OPERATION
Valveworks USA Model M and MSG valves are hand wheel operated valves. The gate of the MODEL M
Valve consists of two pieces (major and minor) acting one against the other by means of a dual wedge
expanding when the valve is either fully closed or fully opened. The expansion effect of the wedge against the
seats, through the parallel faces of the gate, provides a strong and positive seal against pulsations and vibrations
created by flow conditions.
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The gate of the MODEL MSG valve is a one piece slab gate that uses two floating seats to generate a highly
reliable seal. The slab gate eliminates the chance of trapping pressure within the body cavity which can cause
pressure locking.
1. Fully open the valve before installing or shipping. The sealing area of the gates, in the full open position,
is protected by the body and is less likely to be damaged.
2. Do not remove the molybdenum disulfide coating from internal parts. This coating serves as a lubricant
and corrosion inhibitor.
3. To hydrostatically test the valve body to full API test pressure, the valve must be in a partially open
position. When testing the valve in the closed position (seat test) do not exceed the working pressure
stamped on the valve identification plate.
4. During storage always leave the valve in the fully opened or fully closed position. This will tightly
wedge the gate and segment against the seats and prevent damage to the sealing area of both the gate
and seats.
5. Always remove the valve from service before work is performed on the stem bearings.
6. When lubricating the body do not exceed the maximum API working pressure stamped on the
identification plate.
7. The valve should be fully closed or fully opened during lubrication of the body or seats.
8. Seat lubrication pressures should not exceed the maximum allowable API test pressure. The expanding
gate design of our Model M valves provides a tight mechanical positive seal; however to properly effect
this seal, the valve must be fully opened or fully closed in order to wedge the gate and segment against
the seats. Do not back off the hand wheel.
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9. This method of operation will prevent damage to the sealing surfaces of the gate and seats, and will
increase the life of the valve.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The Model M & MSG gate valves are non-lubricated sealed valves, in that they do not require the injection of
lubricants or sealants to effectively seal. However, to prevent corrosion, excessive wear and ensure continued
operation, a normal amount of lubrication is recommended to extend the life and serviceability of the valve.
Maintenance Tools
To perform normal maintenance and lubrication, the following tools are recommended:
1) Grease pump with adapter
and coupling.
2) Safety pressure releasing tool.
Valveworks USA API Gate Valves, 2000 PSI W.P. thru 5,000 PSI W.P. are supplied with 1/2" NPT body
fitting connections.
Stem Bearing Lubrication
Valveworks USA API valves are equipped with alemite hydraulic type 1/8" NPT bonnet grease fittings. Stem
bearing lubrication is accomplished through this fitting using a standard type grease gun. Any good grade No. 3
grease is recommended for this lubrication. Stem bearings normally do not require great amounts of grease.
An example of using a grease gun to grease the stem bearings
If too much lubrication should occur, excess grease will flow around the stem to the atmosphere.
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CAUTION: IF BEARINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED, THE VALVE MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SERVICE.
Body Lubrication
Valves may require body lubrication if they become hard to operate or when they are used in corrosive service
conditions. For this purpose, each valve has two safety ball check fittings located at the bottom and top of the
body of the valve.
Valveworks USA recommends its OEM grease as standard, however; any good grade 3, 4 or 5 grease is
recommended for body lubrication, but caution is to be taken so as not to use soluble grease near the product
flowing through the valve.
Approximately one pound of grease per inch of nominal valve bore size is sufficient to provide adequate
lubrication. Place the valve in the fully opened or fully closed position before lubricating the valve.
1. Remove the safety caps from
both safety ball check fittings.
2. Install the grease gun fitting (with
gauge) on either of the grease fittings.
3. Install the pressure release tool
on the other grease fitting.
A 1/2" NPT 10,000 psi W.P. needle valve may be attached to the outlet of the pressure release tool as a safety
measure, should the ball check not hold pressure.
Open 1/2" needle valve, rotate handle of pressure release tool clockwise until main stem makes contact with the
ball check; unseat same to release existing body pressure.
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If the body pressure does not bleed down completely, the volume of the pressure released can be controlled with
the pressure release tool. Continue injecting grease into the body through the other grease fitting. After
lubrication, reinstall the two safety caps and operate the valve several times and return to desired position.
CAUTION: During pressurized valve body lubrication, pressure applied to the valve body with the
grease gun must not exceed the maximum working pressure of the valve being lubricated.
Plastic Injection Packing
Plastic packing is added to the stuffing box through the plastic injection fitting on the valve bonnet to further
energize the packing around the stem, shutting off package leakage. There are different types of plastic packing
depending on service and temperature. Packing is available in 3/8" X 1" (9.5 mm X 25.4 mm) sticks to be
injected through the packing fitting on the valve bonnet.
Packing fittings used on Model M & MSG valves are 1/2" (12.7 mm) 14 NPT standard thread connection. This
fitting is equipped with a safety ball check which allows the insertion of plastic packing without special
adapters or tools. Stick packing can be added through the packing fitting with the valve under pressure. The
valve may be installed in any position.
Installing Injection Packing
1) Run the 3/4" hex head screw all the way into the fitting and then back out slowly; observe the bleeder hold
in the packing fitting. If no pressure or plastic packing is observed flowing out through this hole, this would
indicate that the ball check has seated.
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At this point, the packing screw
can be removed.
2) Apply one stick at a time until the leak has stopped. Apply only as much packing as needed to stop the leak.
Excessive packing pressure will cause the stem to bind and will make operation of the valve difficult.
Most products contain a certain amount of water, lime scale, sediment and other foreign matter which tend to
accumulate in the valve body. A regular draining program will increase the life of a valve against damage
caused by:
1) Water freezing in the body cavity, causing damage to the body.
2) An accumulation of foreign matter in the lower part of the body, which could prevent the valve from fully
closing, resulting in a throttling action which may cause inefficient sealing.
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3) Foreign matter trapped in the body may become lodged between the sealing surfaces of the gate and seats,
resulting in scored or damaged sealed.
4) Venting a Model M & MSG valve, is a positive method of checking the sealing ability of the gate and seats.
If the body vents down to zero pressure with the valve in fully closed position, this is definite indication that
sealing surfaces are in good condition.
Procedure to Vent or Drain
1. Place the valve gate in a fully opened or fully closed position.
2. Remove the safety cap from either body grease fitting and attach the pressure release tool.
CAUTION: Remove the safety cap slowly to allow the ball check to sufficiently seal, to avoid
uncontrolled venting. Should the ball check fail to seal properly, pressure will continue to blow through
the safety cap orifices. You should then retighten the safety cap screw and vent through the other body
grease fitting. Once the body pressure is bled to zero you should then attempt to repair the leaking ball
check.
3. Screw the stem of the releasing tool into the fitting forcing the ball check off its seat. The valve will vent and
drain once the ball check is unseated. A program of regular draining and body venting is the most positive way
to prevent problems caused by foreign matter in the valve. However, if a regular draining program cannot be
followed, it is recommended that valves be drained after the following operations:
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1) After a well has come in and has been cleaned up.
2) After a mudding operation.
3) After a cementing operation.
4) Anytime the valve seems hard to operate by hand and will not fully open or close by the required number of
handwheel turns.
5) When the valve is hard to operate from the fully open or fully closed position because it is "pressure locked"
or "Iced-up".
"Pressure locked" is a condition that may exist with any dual seat expanding type gate valve when body
pressure greatly exceeds line pressure. It occurs only in fully closed position and is a positive indication that
sealing surfaces are in good condition.
"Iced-up" is a condition caused by a restriction in the flow or a differential in the pressure of gas flow at high
pressure, which produces extremely low temperatures. These restrictions or differentials in pressure may be
caused by throttling through a valve, by leakage of a closed valve or by Leakage through the stem packing.
Valves in service on gas containing hydrates or in fresh water service, exposed to low external temperatures
may also "iced-up". In this case it is advisable to inject alcohol or glycol into the valve body through the drain
fitting to combat these conditions. The same procedures are used for injecting alcohol or glycol as are used for
valve body lubrication. Do not operate the valve immediately after injecting as these fluids should be retained in
the body to perform the Antifreeze effect.
Identification Plate
Identification plates are attached to all Valveworks USA API Production Gate Valves. They are located on the
bonnet of each valve and warrants that all products are manufactured to design and quality control
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specifications of industry standards. The information listed on the identification plate should be referred to
when ordering replacement parts.
Intervals of Maintenance
Procedure
Recommended Interval
Vent or Drain
See Page 8
Cycle Open to Close
Semi-Annually
Disconnect & Test
Annually
These are just recommended intervals of maintenance. Depending on the level of usage, your valve(s) may
require more or less maintenance than this manual suggests. For more information, contact Valveworks USA.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Leakage when closed
Seats
Leakage when open thru
body/bonnet connection
Leakage when partially open thru
top of bonnet
Bonnet Seal
Ring
Leakage at flange
Packing
Flange Seal
Ring
Solution
Disconnect from service and replace
the seats.
Disconnect from service and replace
the bonnet seal ring.
Disconnect from service and replace
the packing.
Disconnect from service and replace
the flange seal ring.
For extra assistance with these or any other problems, please contact Valveworks USA
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. BODY SUB-ASSEMBLY
Model M and MSG valve
body and parts.
Model M and MSG safety seals with o-rings.
Note: Other seat types available.
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Model M and MSG bonnet seal ring.
The empty body cavity.
Grease the back side of the seat as shown.
Insert the greased side into the
body cavity as shown.
Grease and insert the second seat as shown.
Insert a gate guide as shown.
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The gate guide should fit around
the seat as shown.
Insert the gate assembly into the valve
between the seats and in the gate guides.
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Insert the second gate guide. The
two should appear as shown.
The gate segment should point in the same
direction of the flow as shown above.
NOTE: MODEL MSG SLAB GATES ARE BIDIRECTIONAL AND CAN
BE INSERTED WITH EITHER SIDE FACING THE FLOW.
The gate should be between the seats and
inside the gate guides as shown above.
Place the bonnet seal ring in the bonnet
seal ring groove as shown above.
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Coat all of the body threads with antiseize compound as shown above.
Screw one stud into each of the
holes as shown above.
After coating the threads and screwing in the
studs, the body should appear as shown above.
Using a stud tightening nut and an
impact wrench, tighten the studs
1.2. BONNET SUB-ASSEMBLY
The bonnet assembly parts
are shown above.
Install a thrust bearing onto the
threaded end of the stem as shown.
NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE PACKING IS USED FOR THE EXAMPLE, BUT
REGULAR PACKING IS INSTALLED IN A SIMILAR FASHION.
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Install the packing retainer bushing over
the threaded end of the stem as shown.
Place the packing over the threaded
end of the stem as shown above.
Wrap the stick packing around the
threads above the stem packing and insert
the threaded end into the bonnet.
Add second thrust bearing around stem
and insert the bearing spacer sleeve as
shown into the top of the bonnet.
Insert the Bearing Retainer Nut and
tighten with an expanding wrench.
The bearing retainer nut should appear as
shown above.
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Insert the Bearing Retainer Locknut and
tighten it with an expanding wrench as well.
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Insert the alemite grease fitting.
The finished bonnet assembly should
appear similar to the one shown above.
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1.3. FINAL ASSEMBLY
Grease the tip of the threaded end
of the stem with a No. 3 grease
as shown above.
Place the greased end into the gate
with the bonnet holes aligned with
the body studs as shown above.
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Place a hand wheel onto the stem and
rotate the handwheel clockwise to lower
the bonnet onto the body.
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When the bonnet is lowered, remove
the handwheel. The final assembly
should appear as shown.
NOTE: VALVEWORKS USA ALWAYS ALIGNS BODY AND BONNET
GREASE FITTINGS AS SHOWN ABOVE.
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Screw a hex nut onto each stud by hand.
The body grease fittings and their safety caps.
The packing injection fitting for
the bonnet.
Screw one of the body grease fittings into
either of the grease fitting holes on the body.
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Screw the remaining grease fitting into
the remaining hole on the body.
Tighten one of the grease
fittings with an impact wrench.
Tighten the remaining grease fitting
with an impact wrench.
Place the valve on the ground
for stability.
Tighten each of the body/bonnet
hex nuts with an impact wrench.
At this point, the assembly should
appear similar to the one above.
Screw a safety on one of the
Body grease fittings.
Then, screw the remaining safety cap
onto the remaining body grease fitting.
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Screw the packing injection fitting
into the bonnet.
Place the handwheel onto the stem and
secure it with a handwheel nut. The handle
should point up as shown.
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Tighten the packing injection
fitting with an impact wrench.
The final assembly should appear
similar to the one above.
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ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND BILL OF MATERIALS
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
MODEL M FLANGED END
2000 FLANGED END DIMENSIONS (In Inches)
Nominal Size
2 1/16 2 9/16
A End to End
11 5/8
13 1/8
B Nominal Bore
2 1/16 2 9/16
C Center Line to Bottom
5 1/2
6 5/8
D Center Line to Top
19 1/2
20 1/2
E Handwheel Diameter
10
13
F Extreme Body Width
6 3/8
8 1/2
Weight - lbs
120
180
Flange Ring Joint
R23
R26
Bonnet Stud Size (# of Studs)
5/8 (8) 7/8 (8)
3 1/8
14 1/8
3 1/8
7 1/2
22 7/8
13
7
220
R31
5/8 (8)
4 1/16
17 1/8
4 1/16
9
26 1/2
16
11
360
R37
1 (8)
5 1/8
22 1/8
5 1/8
11 1/4
28
19.8
12 13/16
3 1/8
17 1/8
3 1/8
7 1/2
23
16
9 1/4
300
R31
1 (8)
4 1/16
20 1/8
4 1/16
9 1/8
26 5/8
20
12
520
R37
1 3/8 (8)
5 1/8
24 1/8
5 1/8
11 1/2
28
24
12 4/5
R41
1 3/8 (8)
No. of Turns (Full Open to Full Close)
3000 FLANGED END DIMENSIONS (In Inches)
Nominal Size
2 1/16 2 9/16
A End to End
14 5/8
16 5/8
B Nominal Bore
2 1/16 2 9/16
C Center Line to Bottom
5 1/2
6 5/8
D Center Line to Top
19 5/8
20 5/8
E Handwheel Diameter
13
16
F Extreme Body Width
7 1/4
7 13/16
Weight - lbs
180
220
Flange Ring Joint
R24
R27
Bonnet Stud Size (# of Studs)
7/8 (8) 7/8 (8)
R41
1 3/8 (8)
No. of Turns (Full Open to Full Close)
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (CONTINUED)
MODEL M FLANGED END
5000 FLANGED END DIMENSIONS (In Inches)
Nominal Size
2 1/16
2 9/16
A End to End
14 5/8
16 5/8
B Nominal Bore
2 1/16
2 9/16
C Center Line to Bottom
5 1/2
6 5/8
D Center Line to Top
19 5/8
20 5/8
E Handwheel Diameter
13
16
F Extreme Body Width
7 1/4
7 13/16
Weight - lbs
180
220
Flange Ring Joint
R24
R27
Bonnet Stud Size (# of Studs)
7/8 (8)
7/8 (8)
3 1/8
18 5/8
3 1/8
7 1/2
23
16
9 1/4
340
R35
1 (8)
4 1/16
21 5/8
4 1/16
9 1/8
26 5/8
20
12
560
R39
1 3/8 (8)
5 1/8
28 5/8
5 1/8
11 3/4
28
24
12 4/5
1065
R44
1 3/8 (8)
No. of Turns (Full Open to Full
Close)
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TEST PROCEDURE
1. Grease and insert the ring joint
into one of the body flanges.
2. Be sure that the test flange has a tightened grease
fitting, all of its studs, and a hex nut on each stud
with the hex nuts on the grease fitting side as shown.
NOTE: YOU CAN FIND THE FLANGE RING JOINT SIZE IN THE PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
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3. Align the test flange studs with the body
flange holes. Then, push the test flanges, its
studs, and their hex nuts onto the body flange.
4. Place the test flange on the valve flange
with all of the studs going thru the valve
flange holes as shown.
5. Screw the each hex nut on the vacant side
of a stud as shown until all of the studs have
a nut on the test flange and the valve flange.
6. Hammer the hex nuts on the test
flange side until they are tight.
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7. A finished flange should appear as shown.
REPEAT STEPS 1-7 FOR THE OPPOSITE FLANGE.
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Remove the safety cap from one of the test
flange grease fittings and attach a pressure
release tool as shown above.
Remove the grease fitting cap from the
opposite test flange and attach the flow
line as shown above.
2.1. HYDROSTATIC BODY TEST
With the pressure release tool and flow line connection tight, open the valve partially, and apply the test
pressure for at least three (3) minutes.
Bleed off the pressure until its reduced to zero, and close the pressure release tool.
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Raise the pressure back up to the test pressure for the secondary pressure-holding period of at least three (3)
minutes.
Bleed off the pressure until its reduced to zero. Then, close the pressure release tool and the valve.
The hydrostatic body test pressure shall be determined by the rated working pressure of the equipment.
Hydrostatic test pressures shall be as given in Table 1.
TABLE 1
HYDROSTATIC BODY TEST PRESSURE, PSI (MPa)
Working
Pressure
Rating - PSI (Mpa)
2,000
(13,8)
3,000
(20,7)
5,000
(34,5)
10,000
(69,0)
15,000
(103,4)
20,000
(138,0)
End and
Outlet
Connections - PSI (Mpa)
4,000
(27,6)
6,000
(41,4)
7,500
(51,7)
15,000
(103,4)
22,500
(155,2)
30,000`
(207,0)
Line Pipe
and Tubing
Threads - PSI (Mpa)
4,000
(27,6)
6,000
(41,4)
7,500
(51,7)
15,000
(103,4)
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2.2. HYDROSTATIC SEAT TEST
A. With the valve closed, apply the rated working pressure.
B. Hold and monitor at that pressure for at least three (3) minutes.
C. Open the valve, and bleed off the pressure until its reduced to zero. Then, close the valve and the
pressure release tool.
D. Repeat steps A-C.
Switch the sides of your flow and pressure release connections, bleed off the new pressure release side, and
repeat steps A-D to perform a seat test on the new flow side.
The valve is acceptable if no leakage is visible during the holding period.
While holding the hex nuts on the body flange,
loosen each of the test flange hex nuts with an
impact wrench.
After removing the body flange hex nuts, you
can remove the test flange, its studs, and their
hex nuts.
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Pass a drift mandrel through the valve bore
after the valve has been assembled,
operated, and pressure tested.
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Remove one of the cap, and attach a flow
line from the grease pump to the grease
fitting as shown above.
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Remove the lower bonnet grease fitting cap, and
attach a pressure release tool as shown above.
After the valve is accepted, it is tagged with
a green or blue tag before being painted.
VISUAL INSPECTION
Before installing a Valveworks USA Model 1540 valve in the field, here are a few items to visually inspect:
1. Be sure the upper bonnet grease
fitting cap is on and tight.
2. Be sure the lower bonnet grease
fitting cap is on and tight.
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3. Make sure the Alemite fittings are
on and tight
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4. Make sure the Handwheel Nut is tight
NOTE: THE GLAND BACKSEAT WILL BE SCREWED INTO THE FINISHED
VALVE.
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Make sure the gate is in the open position
FIELD HOOK UP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Grease and insert the ring joint into
one of the body flanges.
2. Align the service flange holes with the body
flange holes. Push a stud thru each aligned hole
until there is a stud thru each hole. Screw a hex
nut on both sides of each stud by hand.
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NOTE: YOU CAN FIND THE FLANGE RING JOINT SIZE IN THE PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS SECTION OF THIS BOOKLET.
Tighten the service flange hex nuts
with an impact wrench.
A finished flange should appear as
shown.
REPEAT STEPS 1-4 FOR THE OPPOSITE FLANGE.
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