MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION

MANUAL

ULTRA FLOW TYPE 'E-FC' GATE

VALVES

ENERGY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

P.O. Box 920939, Houston, Texas 77292-0939, Ph: (713) 957-2288
 DISCLAIMER

Any recommendation for use, oral or written, shall be considered advisory in

content and as such, Energy Equipment Corporation shall not be held liable
under any warranty, expressed or implied, should this product not perform
under conditions other than its intended use as fluid gate valve device.

Energy Equipment Corporation shall in no way be liable for damages

incurred while using this product.

File copies of this manual are maintained. Revisions and/or additions will be
made as deemed necessary by EEC. The drawings in this book are not drawn
to scale, but the dimensions are accurate.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is designed for use under high pressure conditions, and as such,
extreme caution should always be taken when servicing, operating, or testing
this equipment.

Never attempt to disassemble a gate valve assembly until all pressure

has been released from the body cavity.

Always be sure that when pressure testing any product that all air has been
purged from the system.

Do not approach any equipment for visual inspection until a suitable

pressure stabilization period has been allowed for.

Always use suitable protective equipment when performing any

maintenance or testing.

Always use caution when servicing this equipment as the retained fluids may
present a H2S gas hazard.

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 INTRODUCTION

The 'E-FC' Manual Gate Valve is a full-bore through conduit non-rising

stem gate valve. Designed and manufactured in accordance with API 6A,
H2S Service per NACE MR-01-75 and all applicable industry standards at
time of manufacture.

As with any pressure containing equipment the EEC Gate Valve is subject to
wear and eventual failure. Periodic disassembly and inspection is required
and should be left to a qualified repair technician.

Every precaution has been taken to ensure the highest quality product has
been provided for use. Any question or correspondence should be directed
to:

Energy Equipment Corporation

P. O. Box 920939
Houston, Texas 77292-0939
Telephone number (713) 957-2288
Fax (713) 957-3322
E-mail: [email protected]

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 Table of Contents
Page
I. Periodic Maintenance 5
A. Lubrication 5
B. Lubrication Chart 5
C. Body Cavity Lubrication 6
D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication 7

II. Bonnet Grease Fitting Replacement 7

A. Valves 5,000 psi WP and Below 7
B. Valves 10,000 psi WP and Above 8

III. Stem Shear Pin and Thrust Bearing Replacement 9

A. Removal of Thrust Bearing 10
B. Installation of New Thrust Bearing 10

IV. Stem Packing Replacement w/ Pressure in the Valve 11

A. Removal of Stem Packing 11
B. Installation of New Packing 14

V. Gate and Seat Replacement 16

A. Gate and Seat Disassembly – Manual Valve 16
B. Gate and Seat Assembly – Manual Valve 17
C. Gate and Seat Disassembly – Hydraulically Actuated 19
D. Gate and Seat Assembly – Hydraulically Actuated 20

VI. Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder 23

A. Disassembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly 23
B. Assembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly 24

VII. Troubleshooting 29

VIII. Valve Diagram 30

A. Manual 30
B. Hydraulically Actuated 31

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I. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

A. Lubrication

For normal operation (-20°F to 250°F) use Energy Equipment EV4B or

equivalent, in the body cavity and stem bearing cap.

For continuous service below 0°F, use low temperature grease such as “artic
grease” LL1600A or equivalent, in the body cavity and stem bearing cap.

B. Lubrication Chart

Bore Size Pressure Lubricant Volume Lubricant Weight (lb)

(in) Rating E-F E-FC E-F E-FC
1-13/16 All 17 50 0.7 2.0
2-1/16 All 18 53 0.7 2.1
2-9/16 To 10,000 25 85 1.0 3.4
2-9/16 15,000 36 135 1.5 5.4
3-1/8 To 10,000 34 133 1.4 5.3
3-1/8 15,000 57 200 2.3 8.0
4-1/16 To 5,000 52 270 2.1 10.8
4-1/16 10,000 65 285 2.6 11.4
5-1/8 5,000 85 455 3.4 18.2
5-1/8 10,000 135 520 5.5 20.8

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 Service Lubricant Name Operational Properties Packaging Options & Part Numbers

Available in Arctic Grade

Case-10-14 oz cartridges
High Temp to 350 F
Low Temp Range

Gas Condensate
Standard Crude

120 lb. Drum

420 lb. Drum

H2S + CO2

40 lb. Pail
5 qt. Can
Diesel
Standard EV146 E -40 E G F E No EV146C14 EV14610 EV14640 EV146120 EV146420
Arctic LL1600A G -75 F G P P Yes BPAC14 BPA10 BPA40 BPA120 BPA420
High Temp EL4B E -20 E E G E No EV4BC14 EV4B10 EV4B40 EV4B130 EV4B420
H2S + CO2 LC50-400 E -20 E E E E Yes 50400C14 5040010 5040040 50400130 50400420
E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair P = Poor

C. Body Cavity Lubrication

Normal Operating Conditions

Energy Equipment Corporation recommends lubricating gate valves during

assembly. When the valve has been in service for one month, ten (10)
operating cycles (One cycle equals opening and closing the valve one time)
or if the valve is removed from service, the body cavity should be lubricated
as follows:

1. Remove the grease fitting cap located on the bonnet flange OD.

2 Using either a bucket-type gun or hand-held type gun (EEC PN# 6243-
J3E), connect the grease gun coupler to the grease fitting.

3. Pump the appropriate amount of lubricant into the valve body cavity.
(See Lubrication Chart).

Unusual Temporary Operating Conditions

If the valve has been subjected to cementing or acidizing through the bore,
the following operation should be performed:

1. Lubricate the valve body prior to placing into service.

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2. Flush the valve with an appropriate neutralizing fluid after it is removed
from service.

3. Operate the valve with fresh water or appropriate neutralizing fluid in the
line.

4. Lubricate the valve body cavity.

D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication

Lubricate the thrust bearings once a month or as often as required to ensure

smooth operation.

1. Using a hand-held grease gun (EEC PN# 6243-J3E), connect the coupler
to the grease fittings on the bearing cap.

2. Pump lubricant into the fitting until grease runs out the bleed hole on the
opposite side of the bearing cap under the o-ring trash seal.

II. BONNET GREASE FITTING REPLACEMENT

A. Valves 5,000 psi WP and Below

1. Backseat the valve.

a) Close the valve

fully.

b) Loosen the bearing

cap four complete
turns using a 24”
pipe wrench.

c) Turn the handwheel

clockwise (the
closing direction)
until the gate firmly
contacts the bottom
of the cavity and
the stem moves outward contacting the internal backseat shoulder.

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 d) Bump the handwheel in the closing direction.

2. Test the effectiveness of the backseat.

a) Remove the cap on the grease fitting.

b) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8”
diameter by ¾” long pin into the run of the fitting.

c) Replace the grease cap and slowly turn the grease cap until the ball in
the fitting is unseated and the pressure trapped by the backseating
process is released.

d) If pressure escapes quickly, then stops, the backseat is effective.

Proceed to step 3.

e) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective. Backseat

the valve again. (Repeat Steps 1-2). If the backseat still will not seal
the grease fitting cannot be changed without isolating and removing
all pressure from the valve.

3. Remove the grease fitting from the valve bonnet.

4. Install a new grease fitting.

B. Valves 10,000 psi WP and Above

NOTE: These valves have a “buried” check valve beneath the bonnet grease
fitting.

1. Remove the grease fitting cap.

2. Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8” diameter
by ¾” long pin into the run of the fitting.

3. Replace the grease cap and slowly turn the grease cap until the ball in the
grease fitting is unseated by the pin.

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4. If pressure escapes quickly, then stops, the “buried” check valve is
holding pressure. In this case, the grease fitting can then be removed and
a new grease fitting can be installed.

5. If pressure continues to escape, the “buried” check valve is leaking. In

this case, DO NOT remove the grease fitting. Backseat the valve. If the
backseat still will not seal the grease fitting cannot be changed without
isolating and removing all pressure from the valve.

a. Backseat the valve

1) Close the valve fully.

2) Loosen the bearing cap four complete turns using a 24” pipe
wrench.

3) Turn the handwheel clockwise (the closing direction) until the gate
firmly contacts the bottom of the cavity and the stem moves
outward contacting the internal backseat shoulder.

4) Bump the handwheel in the closing direction.

b. Tighten the grease fitting cap to unseat the ball in the grease fitting
check valve and release the trapped pressure.

c. Remove the grease fitting from the valve bonnet OD.

d. Replace the “buried” check valve using a 1/4" Allen wrench.

e. Clean female check valve and grease fitting threads.

f. Install new check valve.

g. Install new grease fitting.

III. STEM SHEAR PIN AND THRUST BEARING REPLACEMENT

The stem thrust bearings can be replaced while the valve is under pressure
in the line.

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A. Removal of the Thrust Bearings

1. Loosen the bearing cap using a 24” pipe wrench. After two or three
turns, the cap will rotate freely by hand.

CAUTION: If the cap does not rotate freely after three (3) turns, the
packing gland may be moving outward with the bearing cap. DO NOT
remove the cap. Tighten the cap and contact an ENERGY EQUIPMENT
CORP. representative.

2. If the bearing cap rotates freely, remove the cap from the bonnet.

3. Using a punch, drive the stem shear pin from the stem adapter, ensuring
that the adapter is not damaged.

4. Remove the adapter from the stem.

5. Remove both sets of bearings and bearing races from the stem adapter.

6. Discard any pitted, cracked or damaged bearings or races.

7. Replace the stem adapter if either of the bearing surfaces on the adapter
shoulder is damaged.

B. Installation of the New Thrust Bearings

1. Remove the new bearings from the protective package.

2. Pack the bearings with grease.

3. Place each bearing between a pair of carefully cleaned races.

4. Carefully clean the stem adapter

5. Install one set of bearings and races over the bottom of the adapter and
one set over the top of the adapter.

NOTE: The adapter O-ring may be removed temporarily to allow the

installation of the top bearing and race assembly.

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6. Insert the stem adapter over the end of the stem, and align the pin hole in
the adapter with the hole in the stem.

7. Using a punch, drive in the stem pin and ensure that the pin does not
protrude over the O.D. of the adapter shoulder.

CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings, races, or stem adapter with the
punch or hammer.

8. Replace the stem adapter O-Ring if necessary.

9. Inspect the bearing cap to ensure that an extra race, held by grease
tension, is not retained inside.

10. Clean the bearing cap and lubricate the threads.

11. Install the cap using a 24” pipe wrench.

12. Rotate the stem adapter counterclockwise to ensure that the gate is off
the bottom of the body. This procedure will confirm that the stem
backseating shoulder is not contacting the bonnet shoulder.

13. Inject grease through the bearing cap grease fittings with a hand held
grease gun (EEC PN# 6243-J3E) until excess grease passes through the
bleed port.

IV. STEM PACKING REPLACEMENT WITH PRESSURE IN THE

VALVE
A. Removal of the Stem Packing

1. Backseat the valve.

a. Close the valve fully.

b. Loosen the bearing cap four complete turns using a 24” pipe wrench.

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 c. Turn the handwheel clockwise (the closing direction) until the gate
firmly contacts the bottom of the cavity, and the stem moves outward
contacting the internal backseat shoulder of the bonnet. Force gate
against bottom of cavity three or four times to remove any debris
between stem backseat and bonnet.

d. Bump the handwheel in the closing direction.

2. Test the effectiveness of the backseat.

a. Valves 5,000 psi WP and below.

1) Remove the cap of the bonnet grease fitting on the bonnet flange
OD.

2) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8”
diameter by 3/4” long pin into the run of the fitting.

3) Replace the cap slowly until the ball in the fitting is unseated and
the pressure trapped by the backseating process is released.

4) If pressure escapes quickly, then stops, the backseat is effective.

Proceed to step 3.

5) If pressure continues to escape through the grease fitting, the

backseat is ineffective. Repeat the backseat procedure steps 1 and
2. If the backseat still will not seal, the stem packing can not be
changed without isolating and removing all pressure from the
valve.

b. Valves 10,000 psi WP and above.

NOTE: These have a “buried” check valve beneath the bonnet grease
fitting.

1) Remove the cap of the grease fitting on the bonnet flange OD.

2) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8”
diameter by ¾” long pin into the grease fitting and slowly screw
the grease cap on.

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3) If pressure escapes quickly, then stops, the “buried” check valve
is holding pressure. Proceed to step 5.

4) If pressure continues to escape, the “buried” check valve is

leaking and the backseat is ineffective. Backseat the valve
again. Repeat steps 1 and 2. If the pressure continues to escape,
the stem packing cannot be change without isolating and
removing all pressure from the valve.

5) Remove the grease fitting.

6) Remove the protective collar from the check valve unseating

tool.

7) Install the check valve unseating tool in the bonnet grease fitting
preparation.

8) Slowly turn the unseating tool clockwise until the ball in the
“buried” check valve is unseated and the pressure trapped by the
backseating process is released.

9) If the pressure escapes quickly, then stops, the backseat is

effective. Proceed to step 13.

10) If no pressure escapes the backseat is effective, but the “buried”

check valve is defective. Proceed to step 13.

11) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.

Close the check valve by turning the unseating tool counter
clockwise, remove the unseating tool and repeat steps 1 and 2.

12) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, stem packing can not

be changed without isolating and removing all pressure from the
valve.

13) Remove the check valve unseating tool.

14) If the “buried” check valve is defective, replace it using a

¼”Allen wrench.

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 15) Reinstall the grease fitting.

3. Remove the handwheel

4. Remove the bearing cap from the bonnet with a clockwise direction.

5. Using a punch, drive the stem shear pin from the stem adapter, ensuring
that the adapter is not damaged.

6. Remove the adapter from the stem.

7. Remove both sets of bearings and bearing races from the stem adapter.

8. Using a 24” pipe wrench, loosen the packing gland in a clockwise

direction.

9. Ensure that the threads on the bonnet neck O.D. are not damaged.

10. Remove the packing gland.

11. Remove the stem packing by pumping grease through the bonnet grease
fitting, Packing may require pulling with the aid of a corkscrew.

CAUTION: Do not damage the stem or packing bore.

B. Installation of the New Packing

1. Clean the packing bore of the bonnet.

2. Inspect the stem, packing bore and packing to ensure that the surface is
free of burrs, pits or other damage.

3. Apply a light coat of grease to the stem, packing bore, and the I.D and
O.D. of the stem packing.

4. Install the new packing over the end of the stem so that the rounded
Teflon nose of the packing faces the valve body.

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5. Using the packing gland as a pushing tool, push the packing into the
packing bore.

6. Remove the packing gland and lubricate the O.D of the stem.

7. Install the packing gland with a 24” pipe wrench. Apply approximately
200 ft-lb of torque, ensuring that the bonnet threads are not damaged.

8. Inspect the bearings and bearing races on the stem adapter for pits,
scores or cracks. Replace if damaged.

9. Pack the bearing with grease

10. Place each bearing between a pair carefully cleaned races.

11. Carefully clean the stem adapter.

12. Install one set of bearings and races over the bottom of the adapter and
one set over the top adapter.

NOTE: The adapter O-ring may be removed temporarily to allow the

installation of the top bearing and race assembly.

13. Insert the stem adapter over the end of the stem, and align the pinhole in
the adapter with the hole in the stem.

14. Using a punch, drive in the stem pin and ensure that the pin does not
protrude over the O.D. of the adapter shoulder.

CAUTION: Do not strike the bearings, races, or stem adapter with the
punch or hammer.

15. Replace the stem adapter O-ring if necessary.

16. Inspect the bearing cap to ensure that an extra race, held by grease
tension, is not retained inside.

17. Clean the bearing cap and lubricate the threads.

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18. Install the bearing cap using a 24” wrench. Tighten with 50 to 100 ft-lb
of torque.

19. Rotate the adapter counter-clockwise to ensure that the gate is off the
bottom of the body. This will confirm that the stem backseating
shoulder is not contacting the bonnet shoulder.

20. Inject grease through the bearing cap grease fittings until the excess
grease passes through the bleed port.

21. Lubricate the body cavity according to Part I.

V. GATE AND SEAT REPLACEMENT

A. Gate and Seat Disassembly – Manual Valve

1. Isolate the valve from the line pressure and bleed all pressure from the
body cavity. Open and close the valve several times to help bleed
trapped body pressure.

2. Fully open the valve to ensure that the stem is completely within the gate
neck.

3. Remove the bonnet nuts.

4. Turn the handwheel clockwise to raise the bonnet from the body.
Continue handwheel rotation until the face of the bonnet clears the body.

5. Place bonnet nuts as spacers on each side of the body cavity between the
bonnet and body.

6. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to pull out the gate.

7. Lift up on the bonnet assembly to remove the gate from the body cavity.
If the gate cannot easily be removed, repeat steps 4 through 7.

8. The gate may be removed from the stem with clockwise rotation.

9. Remove the seats, retainer plates and gate guides from the body cavity.

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10. Remove the body bushings. If they are difficult to remove, they may be
pried out with a screwdriver.

11. Clean the body cavity and all parts thoroughly with a suitable solvent
and wipe clean.

GATE AND SEAT REPLACEMENT

B. Gate and Seat Assembly – Manual Valve

1. Inspect all parts for damage.

a) Check the retainer plates to ensure they are not bent, twisted, or
distorted. Solid material should not be built up on the ends.

b) Check all seals for cuts or other damage.

c) Check all sealing surfaces on gate, body bushings, seats, stem and
valve body. Determine which parts need to be replaced.

d) Ensure that the body cavity is free of all foreign matter such as solid
particles, grit, trash, etc.

2. Replace any damaged or worn parts with original Energy Equipment

parts.

3. Clean and lightly lubricate all parts and both body bushing cavities

4. Install the body bushings with new seal rings, into the body cavity. The
body bushings must be installed with the seal ring against the valve body.

5. Replace the seat seal rings on the seats and install one seat in each
retainer plate. The seat seal rings must face the body bushings away
from the gate.

6. Place each retainer plate assembly in the valve body with the seal ring
touching the face of the body bushing. The retainer plates should not
protrude above the face of the body. The retainer plates when installed

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 must be square with the seats and body installation in order to allow the
gate to slide freely.

NOTE: Beveled edges on retainer plate must face toward seat pockets of
the valve body.

7. Grease the gate and carefully slide the gate into the body between the
retainer plate assemblies with the following guidelines:

a) Do not pinch the seat-to-body seals, or apply impact loads to the

parts. Only light tapping on the top of the gate can be tolerated.
Extreme care must be taken and no excessive force used as seat ring
damage could result.

b) Push or tap the gate down until the top of the threaded neck is ½”
above the bonnet face of the body.

8. Install the gate guides.

9. Pack the body cavity with grease.

10. Remove the bonnet gasket from the bonnet groove.

11. Clean the grooves and/ or sealing surface of the body and bonnet.

12. Apply a very thin film of grease to the bonnet gasket and sealing groove.

13. Install the new bonnet gasket in the valve body bonnet groove. Install
New Stem Packing.

14. Install bonnet over body studs.

a) On valves 5,000 psi WP and below, rotate the bonnet so that the
bonnet locating pins in the body aligns with the pin holes in the
bonnet.

b) On valves 10,000 psi WP and above, rotate the bonnet until the
grease fitting is 90° from the gate valve bore.

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15. Turn the handwheel counter-clockwise to thread the stem fully into the
gate and pull the bonnet down over the studs.

16. Hand tighten the bonnet nuts.

17. Ensure that the gate is not touching the bottom of the valve cavity.
Rotate the handwheel counterclockwise to move the gate up and away
from the bottom of the cavity.

18. Evenly tighten the bonnet nuts.

NOTE: The raised bonnet on valves 10,000 psi and above will fully contact
the body face when the bonnet nuts are tight.

19. Lubricate the stem thrust bearing by pumping grease through the fitting
on the bearing cap until the grease returns out of the bleed hole on the
opposite side of the bearing cap under O-ring trash seal.

20. Lubricate the body cavity. Remove the cap of the grease fitting on the
bonnet flange OD. Connect the grease pump and inject the grease.

C. Gate and Seat Disassembly – Hydraulically Actuated

1. Bleed off the pressure in the valve body.

CAUTION - Always be sure there is no pressure in the valve or trapped in

the valve before it is removed from the line or disassembled. Serious
injury may result if pressure enters the valve while disassembled.

2. Rotate handwheel and locking screw (manual override stem)

counterclockwise until rotation is stopped. This will allow full piston
travel.

3. Apply 250 to 300 psi actuator pressure to the OPEN port, opening the
valve.

4. Bleed the actuator pressure to “0” psi. Bleed pressure from hydraulic
open and close hoses to “0” psi.

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5. Remove the hydraulic lines from the valve.

6. Remove the handwheel from valves with manual locking screws

(override stems).

7. Remove the bonnet nuts.

8. Pull straight up on the bonnet and actuator assembly to remove the gate.
Light tapping with a hammer on the outside diameter of the bonnet may
be necessary to help break the bond between the bonnet face and the
valve body.

9. Place the bonnet and actuator assembly in a clean area in the horizontal
position.

10. Connect a hydraulic hose to the CLOSE port of the actuator and apply
200-300 psi pressure to extent the gate and stem.

11. Bleed actuator pressure to “0”psi.

12. Remove the gate from the stem by rotating the gate clockwise.

13. Remove the seats, guides, and retainer plates from the valve body cavity.

14. Remove the body bushings. If they are difficult to remove, they may be
pried out with a screwdriver.

15. Thoroughly clean the body cavity and all parts.

D. Gate and Seat Assembly –Hydraulically Actuated

1. Inspect all parts for damage.

a) Check the retainer plates to ensure that they are not bent, twisted or
distorted at the seal ring opening. Solid material should not be
built up on the ends.

b) Check all seals for cuts or other damage.

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 c) Check all sealing surfaces on gate, body bushings, seats, stem and
valve body. Determine which parts need to be replaced.

d) Ensure that the body cavity is free of all foreign matter such as
solid particles, grit, trash, etc.

2. Replace any damaged or worn parts with original Energy Equipment

parts.

3. Clean and lightly lubricate all parts and body bushing cavity.

4. Install the body bushings with new seal rings, into the body cavity. The
body bushings must be installed with the seal ring against the valve
body.

5. Replace the seat seal rings on the seats and install one seat in each
retainer plate. The seat seal rings must face the body bushings away
from the gate.

6. Place each retainer plate assembly in the valve body with the seal ring
touching the face of the body bushing. The retainer plates must not
protrude above the bonnet face. If they protrude, do not apply excessive
force. Remove the retainer plates, inspect the valve cavity for foreign
matter and re-install.

NOTE – Beveled edges on retainer plate must face toward seat pockets of
the valve body.

7. If the balance stem is scratched or otherwise damaged it must be

replaced. Use a punch to remove the pin that attaches it to the gate.

8. Install the new balance stem on the gate

a) Align the hole in the lower gate neck with the hole in the lower stem.

b) Insert the pin into the hole to hold the stem in place.

9. Grease the gate and carefully install it between the retainer plate
assemblies. Light tapping on the top of the gate may be necessary for
installation. Do not damage the gate when applying force. Push or tap

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 the gate down until the top of the threaded neck is ½” above the bonnet
face of the body.

10. Install the guides

11. Pack the body cavity with grease

12. Remove the bonnet gasket.

13. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces on the body and bonnet.

14. Apply a thin film of oil to the bonnet gasket and sealing surfaces.

15. Install new gasket on the valve body sealing surface. Install New Stem
Packing.

16. Install the bonnet and actuator assembly on the valve body.

a) Lift the bonnet and actuator assembly over the valve body.

b) Install the stem into the gate by rotating the bonnet assembly
counterclockwise until the stem shoulder stops on top of the gate
neck.

Note: It may be necessary to remove the bonnet studs to position the stem.

c) Align bonnet assembly with valve body

i) On valves of 5,000 psi WP and below, rotate the bonnet

counterclockwise until the pin holes in bottom of bonnet are
in alignment with pins in the valve body. Now rotate the
bonnet 1/8 turn more in the counterclockwise direction.
Lastly, rotate the stem and bonnet assembly 1/8 turn in the
clockwise direction so that the stem shoulder is not touching
the top of the gate.

ii) On valves 10,000 psi WP and greater, rotate the bonnet

counterclockwise until the bolt holes in the bonnet are in
alignment with the bonnet studs or stud holes. Now, rotate
the bonnet 1/8 turn more in the counterclockwise direction.

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 Lastly, rotate the stem and bonnet assembly 1/8 turn in the
clockwise direction so that the stem shoulder is not touching
the top of the gate.

17. Bleed all pressure from the hydraulic close line and disconnect it from
the top of the actuator.

18. Push down on the actuator assembly until the bonnet studs extend
through the bonnet flange.

19. Install the bonnet nuts on the bonnet studs “ hand tight.”

20. Evenly tighten the bonnet nuts. The face of the bonnet should be in
contact with the valve body.

VI. HYDRAULIC PISTON AND CYLINDER

A. Disassembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly

1. Bleed off the pressure in the valve body.

2. Rotate handwheel and manual locking screw (over-ride stem)

counterclockwise until rotation is stopped. This will allow full piston
travel.

3. Open the valve by applying 250 to 300 psi actuator pressure to OPEN
port.

4. Bleed the actuator pressure to “0” psi. Bleed pressure from hydraulic
open and close lines to “0” psi.

5. Remove the hydraulic lines from the valve.

6. Remove the handwheel from the manual locking screw (over-ride stem).

7. Remove the two set screws from the upper cylinder head.

8. Using a pipe wrench, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise, with the
locking screw (over-ride stem) in place, and remove it from the actuator.

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9. Using a box wrench, remove the nuts from the cylinder head studs.

10. Remove the upper cylinder head by lifting straight up to clear the studs.

11. Remove the cylinder head studs using a wrench and counterclockwise
rotation.

12. Remove the cylinder from the actuator assembly by lifting straight up.

Caution: Do not damage the inside cylinder surface

13. Unscrew the set screw and remove the centering pin from the gate stem.

14. Remove the piston lock nut with counterclockwise rotation.

15. Remove the piston by turning it counterclockwise.

16. Remove the lower cylinder head with counterclockwise rotation.

17. Remove the packing gland with counterclockwise rotation.

18. The stem packing can now be pushed out by injecting grease into the
grease fitting on the bonnet flange.

NOTE: If the stem packing is removed by using a sharp object be careful not
to scratch the stem or the packing seal area of the bonnet.

B. Assembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly

1. Clean all parts so that they can be properly inspected.

2. Inspect all parts for damage.

a) Check all sealing surfaces to make sure they are not scratched,
pitted or otherwise damaged.

b) Check all seals for cuts or other damage.

3. Replace damaged or worn parts with original Energy Equipment parts.

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4. Stem packing replacement.

a) Apply a light coat of oil to the stem and stem packing.

b) Install the new packing on the stem and push it past the threads in
the bonnet.

NOTE: Be sure the rounded end of the packing faces the valve body.

5. Tap the top of the stem with a rubber hammer until the balance stem seats
in the bottom of the valve cavity and the stem movement stops.

CAUTION – Do not damage the top of the stem.

6. Rotate the stem counterclockwise until it contacts the top of the gate and
rotation stops. Now turn the stem clockwise 1/8 turn.

7. Keep the stem from turning while performing the assembly steps 8
through 17.

8. Apply light film of oil on the stem.

9. Install O-rings on the packing gland.

10. Install the packing gland using clockwise rotation. Apply 100-150 ft-
lbs. of torque to the seat retainer.

11. Apply a light film of oil to the outside surface of the packing gland and
the inside diameter of the lower cylinder head.

12. Install the lower cylinder head on the bonnet with clockwise rotation.
Apply 150-200 ft-lbs. of torque to seat the lower cylinder head.

13. Install O-ring on the outside diameter of the lower cylinder head.

14. Install O-ring on the outside diameter of the piston.

15. Install the piston on the stem with clockwise rotation until the piston
contacts the top of the packing gland. Now, rotate the piston ¼ turn

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 more in clockwise direction to lift the gate or balance stem off the
bottom of the valve cavity.

16. If the stem changes position or rotated during assembly remove the
piston and repeat steps 6 through 15.

17. Keep the piston and stem from turning and install the piston lock nut on
the stem with clockwise rotation. Apply 50-100 ft-lbs. of torque to seat
the lock nut.

18. Install the centering pin on top of the stem.

19. Install the set screw in the centering pin and tighten with clockwise
rotation to lock the centering pin in place. Keep the piston from
rotating.

20. Apply a light film of oil on the inside diameter of the cylinder and install
the cylinder on the lower cylinder head. Keep the piston from rotating.

21. Install the cylinder head studs in the lower cylinder head with clockwise
rotation. The bottom of the studs should be flush with the bottom of the
cylinder flange.

22. Install the upper cylinder head over the cylinder head studs.

23. Install the cylinder head nuts on the cylinder head studs with clockwise
rotation. Tighten nuts with 100-150 ft-lbs. of torque.

24. Install O-rings on the outside diameter of the adjusting nut.

25. Apply a coating of light oil to the outside diameter of the adjusting nut
and the inside diameter of the upper cylinder head.

26. Install the adjusting nut and align the gate and seat assembly.

a. Valves with manual locking screws or over-ride stem

1) Install the adjusting nut into the upper cylinder head by

rotating it eight turns clockwise.

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 2) Install the adjusting nut set screws in the upper cylinder
head. Do not tighten the set screws at this time.

3) Turn the locking screw counterclockwise until rotation

stops to insure it is fully retracted.

4) Connect hydraulic lines to the actuator.

5) Apply 300 psi hydraulic pressure to the OPEN port until the
piston moves out and stops.

CAUTION - Do not apply more than 300 psi

6) Maintain the pressure and turn the locking screw clockwise

into the adjusting nut until it contact the piston/centering
pin.

7) Reduce the hydraulic opening pressure to “0” psi.

8) Continue to turn the locking screw clockwise until the gate

bore is aligned with the body bore.

9) Turn the locking screw counterclockwise until it is fully

retracted.

10) Turn the adjusting nut clockwise until contacts the piston.

11) Tighten the set screws to lock the adjusting nut in place.

b. Valves Without Manual Locking Screws

1) Install the adjusting nut into the cylinder head by rotating it

clockwise until it stops.

2) Install the adjusting nut set screws. Do not tighten the set
screws at this time.

3) Connect hydraulic lines to the actuator.

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4) Apply 300 psi hydraulic pressure to the OPEN port until the
piston moves out and stops.

CAUTION: Do not apply more than 300 psi.

5) Ensure that the gate bore is aligned with the body bore.

6) If the bores are aligned, proceed to Step 8.

7) If the bores are not aligned:

a) Reduce the hydraulic opening pressure to “0” psi
b) Turn the adjusting nut ¼ turn counterclockwise
c) Re-apply 300 psi hydraulic pressure to the OPEN port
d) Ensure that the gate bore is aligned with the body
bore.
e) If the bores are aligned, proceed to Step 8).
f) If the bores are not aligned, repeat steps a) through d).

8) Tighten the set screws to lock the adjusting nut in place.

Assembly of hydraulic actuator is complete.

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 VII. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Fluid leaks past the gate and seat Gate and seat assembly is
assemlby worn. Replace the gate and seat assembly.
Handwheel is not backed off. Back Handwheel off 1/4 turn.

Fluid leaks around the valve stem. Stem packing is worn. Replace the stem packing.

Fluid leaks at the bonnet flange. Bonnet seal ring is worn. Replace the bonnet seal ring.

Loose bonnet nuts. Retighten

Bonnet or body ring groove is Return the valve to EEC for repair.
damaged.
Fluid leaks from the bonnet grease fitting. Check valve inside the Replace the grease fitting.
grease fitting is worn.
Handwheel is hard to turn. Thrust bearings have lost Lubricate the thrust bearings.
lubricant.
Thrust bearings are Replace the thrust bearings.
corroded.
Gate and stem threads have Lubricate the gate and stem through the
lost lubricant. bonnet grease fitting.

Handwheel is hard to turn. Stem shear pin is sheared Replace the stem shear pin.

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 Energy Equipment Corporation
P.O. Box 920939
Houston, Texas 77292-0939
Phone: 713-957-2288
Fax: 713-957-3322
http://www.energy-equipment.com

E-Mail: [email protected]

API 6A-0290
16A-0057
16C-0005

ISO 9001

ENERGY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

Maintenance Manual Release 1.1 May 2000, Revision 1

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