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ALTRONIC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS SHUT OFF VALVE
690040-1, 690045-1
FORM GSV II 1-07
WARNING: DEVIATION FROM THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO IMPROPER
OPERATION OF THE ENGINE WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY
TO OPERATORS OR OTHER NEARBY PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: ALTRONIC GAS SHUT OFF VALVES ARE SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS
1, GROUPS C & D, DIVISION 1 OR 2 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS WHEN
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1.0 OVERVIEW

1.1 This manual provides installation and operating instructions for

the Altronic Gas Shut Off Valves, 690040-1 and 690045-1 (2" NPT).
It is recommended that the user read this manual in its entirety
before commencing operations.

CAUTION: DOSHUTNOTOFFATTEMPT TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR THE GAS

VALVE UNTIL THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT
HAVE BEEN READ AND ARE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD.

1.2 These 2-inch electromechanical, semi-automatic fuel shut off

valves are intended for use on natural gas fueled engines. There
are two models:
CD IGNITION POWERED (690040-1) is opened manually, is held open
mechanically and draws no electrical power. The valve closes when
its internal coil is energized by a pulse from a shutdown system.
12–24 VDC POWERED (FAILSAFE) (690045-1) is opened manually and held
open electromechanically. It uses a voltage regulator circuit to
keep current draw independent of the DC voltage applied and to a
low 0.25 amps maximum in the energized (open) mode. The valve
closes when its internal coil is de-energized by a shutdown system.
An external indicator shows whether the valve is open or closed.
The valve has a positive closure and vents gasses after shutdown.

WARNING: THIS GAS SHUT OFF VALVE IS NORMALLY USED WITH NATURAL GAS.
NATURAL GAS AND AIR, WHEN COMBINED, BECOME VERY COMBUS-
TIBLE AND WHEN CONTAINED WITHIN AN ENCLOSURE, SUCH AS A
GAS ENGINE OR ITS EXHAUST SYSTEM, CAN EXPLODE IN A VIOLENT
MANNER WHEN IGNITED. IT IS NECESSARY TO ALWAYS USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH ANY FUEL SYSTEM.

1.3 Maximum gas working pressure is 100 psig.

WARNING: GAS PRESSURE AT THE VALVE MUST NOT EXCEED 100 PSIG AT
ANY TIME.

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2.0 BEFORE INSTALLING THE FUEL Shut Off VALVE

2.1 Lock out the engine so that it cannot be inadvertently started.

Display a “DO NOT START” warning tag.

2.2 Manually disconnect all electrical power to the engine.

NOTE: If possible, keep the
2.3 Shut off the fuel gas supply and ensure there is no pressure in the
lines. Bleed trapped pressure from the lines before installing or re- original shipping container.
pairing the valve. Make sure the area is made non-hazardous. If future transportation or
storage of the valve is neces-
2.4 The fuel system should be designed in such a way that: sary, this container will pro-
• no failure of a single component will cause the fuel system to vide the optimum protection.
admit fuel to the engine when the engine has been shutdown,
and
• no single failure can result in grossly over-fueling the engine
when attempting to start.

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE RULES MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS

DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR TO PERSONNEL.

3.0 MOUNTING

3.1 The Gas Shut Off Valve is designed to be installed in the fuel line
on natural gas fired, reciprocating engines. The CD ignition powered
valve (690040-1) is an on/off type that closes when its internal coil
is energized by a pulse from an annunciator safety shutdown sys- SEE FIG. 1 DIMENSIONS AND
tem. The DC powered (failsafe) valve (690045-1) is an on/off type SPECIFICATIONS
that closes when its internal coil is de-energized by a loss of power to
the valve or deactivated by a safety shutdown system. When consid-
ering where to place the gas valve, choose a location away from any
extreme sources of heat. Operating ambient temperature is –40° F to
+185° F (–40° C to +85° C). DO NOT expose the valve to temperatures
outside this range.

3.2 The valve may be installed in any of three planes. However, it is

recommended that the valve be mounted horizontally with the vent
pointing down. DO NOT install the valve with the top in the down
position or in any location which causes excessive vibration.

3.3 An arrow on the side of the valve indicates the direction of flow. The
valve MUST be installed with the arrow pointing in the direction of
gas flow.

3.4 When using pipe compound or sealing material, apply it only to the
male threads of the plumbing that will be inserted into the valve.
DO NOT apply pipe compound to the valve as it may enter the valve
and cause operational difficulties.

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4.0 INSTALLATION

4.1 Hold the valve in the desired position. Use a wrench on the flats of
the valve to hold it in place and tighten each pipe into the inlet and
the outlet. Avoid pipe strain by aligning valve with piping. Do not
allow the valve body to twist with the pipe during installation.

4.2 A vent line should be used to allow gas trapped between the fuel
valve and the engine carburetor to escape. This can be done by
removing the vent plug and attaching a line to the bottom of the
housing. Route the line to a nonhazardous area. See FIG. 1 for vent
location. If the vent is not used, remove plug and then remove seal-
ing o-ring in vent connection to avoid problems caused by the ac-
cumulation of condensation in plug.

5.0 WIRING (SEE FIGS. 2 AND 3)

5.1 Wiring must comply with both local and national electrical codes.
The use of rigid or liquid tight conduit for the protection of the wir-
ing is recommended.

5.2 CD Ignition Powered Model 690040-1: A 100 to 400-volt pulse from a ca-
pacitor charged by a CD Ignition System will trip and close the valve.
This pulse typically comes from an Altronic Annunciator System or
a Panel Board Adaptor. No additional external power source should
ever be connected to valve 690040-1.
DC Powered (Failsafe) Model 690045-1: The valve is held in the open posi-
tion by the current supplied from the DC power source. If this pow-
er is interrupted by the control system, or power is lost, the valve
closes. Typical current draw is 250 milliamps or less. The valve coil
winding will not overheat when continuously powered.

5.3 The valve contains a ½" electrical conduit fitting. Remove the elec-
trical housing cover bolts and separate the cover from the body of
the valve to expose the terminal block.
CD Ignition Powered Model 690040-1: Run field wires (16 AWG or heavi-
er) through the conduit fitting and connect the positive polarity
wire coming from the Panel Board Adaptor or Annunciator Power
Supply to the terminal marked (+). Connect the wire going to the
grounding switch of the system to the terminal marked (-). Replace
the electrical housing cover.
DC Powered (Failsafe) Model 690045-1: Run field wires (16 AWG or heavi-
er) through the conduit fitting and connect the positive polarity wire
coming from the DC Power Supply to the terminal marked (+). Con-
nect the wire going to the grounding switch of the control system to
the terminal marked (-). Replace the electrical housing cover.

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5.4 HAZARDOUS AREA OPERATION:

Altronic Gas Shut Off Valves are CSA certified for use in CLASS I, DIVI-
SION 1, GROUPS C & D areas or CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS C & D areas. The
wiring practices used for the installation must match the require-
ments for the application’s hazardous rating.

WARNING: DIVISION 1 USE REQUIRES USE OF APPROVED SEAL. DIVISION 2 USE

REQUIRES USE OF APPROVED SEAL UNLESS VALVE IS CONNECTED
TO AN APPROVED NON-INCENDIVE CIRCUIT.

In all cases, the valve must be installed per the local inspection au-
thority having jurisdiction. The electrical connections must be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and in Canada, the
Canadian Electrical Code. In addition, the following requirements
must be met:
1. Run the wires entering the shut off valve in conduit with NOTE: There is a GREEN
approved seals. indicator button on the top
2. Keep wires separate from all other wiring. of the valve that indicates
3. Wires must have a grade of insulation capable of withstanding whether the valve is open or
an AC voltage of 500 volts RMS.
closed.
• If the Green indicator
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD button is LEVEL with the
DO NOT REMOVE ELECTRICAL HOUSING COVER OR DISCONNECT WIRES IN A DIV. 1 OR 2
ENVIRONMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE top of button guard, valve
NON-HAZARDOUS. is OPEN (gas flowing).
• If the Green indicator
button is RECESSED,
6.0 FLOW CHARACTERISTICS valve is CLOSED OFF.

6.1 The Gas Shut Off valve is ideally sized for the control of fuel flow to a
gaseous fueled engine. The valve introduces a relatively small pres-
sure drop even at high flow rates. For the flow rate versus pressure
drop chart, see FIG. 4.
NOTE: Manual shutoff of
7.0 OPERATION the valve is accomplished
by pressing down firmly on
7.1 CD Ignition Powered Model 690040-1: To place the valve in the run (open) the GREEN status indica-
position, rotate the reset knob clockwise, the valve will latch open tor/push button.
allowing the fuel to flow and the pressure across the valve will
equalize. When the valve coil receives a shutdown pulse, the valve
unlatches and closes. The remaining fuel on the down side of the
valve will then be vented through the vent line.
DC Powered (Failsafe) Model 690045-1: To place the valve in the run (open)
position, turn on 12–24 VDC power, then rotate the reset knob
clockwise, the valve will latch open allowing the fuel to flow and
the pressure across the valve will equalize. When power is removed
from the valve coil, the valve unlatches and closes. The remaining
fuel on the down side of the valve will then be vented through the
vent line.

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8.0 VALVE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

8.1 The valve has been designed to provide reliable operation with a
minimum amount of maintenance. To ensure optimum perfor-
mance, periodic inspection and cleaning is necessary. Be sure to
remove the vent line connection and clean the vent periodically. If
the vent is not used, remove the pipe plug and clean the vent area
periodically. Most valve problems are caused by liquids and foreign
matter collecting in the valve; periodic inspection and cleaning are
the most effective ways to avoid these problems.

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FIG. 1 DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

9.94 7.75

LATCHING HANDLE 4.51

LATCHES VALVE OPEN

VALVE OPEN/CLOSE 1.37

INDICATOR BUTTON
INLET
BREATHER

3.55
10.11
1/2 NPT CONDUIT
CONNECTION

3.89

2 NPT
(BOTH ENDS)
O'RING

1/2 NPT VENT

1/2 NPT PLUG

9.38 4.16

VALVE BODY............................................... SAND-CAST ALUMINUM

VALVE SEAT................................................ VITON
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION..................... CD IGNITION ADAPTER 100–400 VOLTS (MODEL 690040-1)
10–32 VDC (MODEL 690045-1)
MAX. WORKING PRESSURE....................... 100 PSIG
MAX. OPERATING TEMPERATURE............. –40˚ F TO 185˚ F

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FIG. 2 WIRING

NOTE:
• Terminals 3 and 4
are open (N.O.)
when the valve is
closed (no gas flowing).
• Terminals 4 and 5
are closed (N.C.)
when the valve is
closed (no gas flowing).

OUTPUT SWITCH RATING:

FIG. 3 SCHEMATIC • 4.0 Amps at 125 VAC
CD Ignition Powered Model 690040-1: • 0.5 Amps at 125 VDC
WHITE PANEL BOARD ADAPTOR OR EQUIVALENT
+ 100-400 VOLTS

VALVE
COIL
GROUNDING SWITCH
THAT TRIPS VALVE
BLACK

SHUTDOWN SWITCH
IN PANEL

DC Powered (Failsafe) Model 690045-1:

WHITE + 10-32 VOLTS DC
250 MA MAX.

VALVE
COIL
GROUNDING SWITCH
THAT CONTROLS VALVE
BLACK

SWITCH IN PANEL
SWITCH IS CLOSED TO RUN
(GAS ON)

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FIG. 4 FLOW RATES

INCHES WATER COLUMN (∆ρ) DROP ACROSS VALVE

4 oz.
10 oz.

GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE

10 psig

20 psig
30 psig

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER HOUR

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