USER INSTRUCTIONS

Valtek Control Products Installation

Spring Cylinder Linear Actuators Operation
Maintenance
FCD VLENIM0002-00-AQ - 10/14 (Replaces VLAIM002)

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GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: If the actuator is attached to a valve body assembly,

see Installation, Operation, Maintenance Instructions 1 for
The following instructions are designed to assist in installing, overhead clearances.
troubleshooting and servicing Valtek spring cylinder actuators. Product
Table 1: Overhead Clearance for Disassembly
users and maintenance personnel should thoroughly review this
bulletin prior to installing, operating or disassembling the actuator. Actuator Size Minimum Clearance
Separate installation, operation and maintenance instructions cover 25 6 inches
additional features (such as hand-wheels, limit stops, fail-safe systems 50 8 inches
or limit switches). 100,200,300 400,500,600 9 inches
This publication does not contain information on Flowserve positioners.
1. Connect the air supply and instrument signal air lines to the two
Refer to the appropriate installation operation and maintenance
appropriately marked connections on the positioner. Since both
instructions for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating and the cylinder and positioner are suitable for 150 psi air supply, an air
operating Flowserve positioners. regulator should not be used unless the supply exceeds 150 psi.
To avoid possible injury to personnel or dam-age to valve parts, NOTE: In some cases, air supply must be limited to 100 psi
WARNING and CAUTION notes must be strictly followed. Modifying rather than 150 psi; this will be indicated by a sticker found
this product, substituting non-factory or inferior parts or using near the upper air port on the cylinder.
maintenance procedures other than outlined could drastically affect
performance, void product warranties and be hazardous to personnel a WARNING: To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, do
and equipment. not exceed recommended supply pressure.

2. Installation of an air filter on the supply line is recommended.

a WARNING: Standard industry safety practices must be
followed when working on this or any process control product. 3. Use a soap solution to make sure all air connections are leak free.
Specifically, personal protection and lifting devices must be
used as warranted.
MAINTENANCE
Unpacking At least once every six months, check for proper operation by following
the preventative maintenance steps outlined below. These steps can be
While unpacking the actuator, check packing list against materials
performed while the actuator is in service and, in some cases, without
received. Lists describing the actuator and accessories are included in
interrupting service. If an internal problem is suspected with the actua-
each shipping container.
tor, refer to the “Disassembly and Reassembly” section.
1. Position the lifting straps and hoist to avoid damage to the tubing
and mounted accessories when lifting the actuator from the 1. Examine the actuator for damage caused by corrosive fumes and
shipping container. process drippings.

2. Clean the actuator and repaint any areas of severe oxidation.

a WARNING: When lifting an actuator with lifting straps through
the yoke legs, be aware the center of gravity may be above the 3. If possible, stroke the actuator and check for smooth, full-stroke
lifting point. Therefore, support must be given to prevent the operation.
actuator from rotating or causing serious injury to personnel or
damage to nearby equipment. a WARNING: To avoid serious injury, keep hands, hair and
clothing away from all moving parts while operating the
2. Contact your shipper immediately in the event of shipping damage. actuator.
3. Contact your Flowserve representative for any problems. 4. Make sure positioner mounting bolts, linkage and stem clamp are
securely fastened.
Installation 5. Ensure all accessories, brackets and associated bolting are securely
fastened.
2 Prior to installation, make sure adequate overhead clearance for the
6. If possible, remove air supply and observe actuator for correct
actuator is provided to allow for proper removal from the valve body
fail-safe action.
and for proper maintenance. Refer to Table 1.
7. Check rubber bellows for wear.
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Adjusting Screw
Adjusting Screw Gaske t (Item No. 210)
(Item No. 248 )

Cylinder
Spring Button (Item No. 202)
(Item No. 227 )

Spring
Actuator Stem Locknut (Item No. 229)
(Item No. 348 )

Stem Spacer
Piston Stem O-ring (Item No. 223)
(Item No. 272 )

Piston O-ring
Piston (Item No. 271)
(Item No. 225 )

Yoke O-ring
Upper Stem Bushing (Item No. 274)
(Item No. 253 )

O Cylinder Retaining
Actuator Stem O-ring Ring
(Item No. 275 ) (Item No. 256)

Lower Stem Bushing Actuator Stem

(Item No. 254 ) (Item No. 211)
S

Stem Clamp Bolting Stem Bellows

(Item No. 240/345 ) (Item No. 247)

Stem Clamp Stroke Plate

(Item No. 249 ) (Item No. 213)

Yoke
(Item No. 201)
Figure 1: Air-to-retract Cylinder Actuator
NOTE: Item numbers correspond directly to actuator’s bill of material. Refer to it for specific part numbers

8. Spray soap solution around the cylinder retaining ring, the adjusting a CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or bar to turn the adjusting
screw and the lower actuator stem bushing to check for air leaks screw; instead, use a wrench on the flats of the screw.
through the O-rings and gasket.

9. Clean any dirt or foreign material from the actuator stem. a WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, relieve the spring
compression before further disassembly. The cylinder could
10. If an air filter is supplied, check and replace cartridge as necessary. possibly fly off the yoke when removing the cylinder retaining
ring.

DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY 4. Remove the cylinder retaining ring from the groove at the base of
the cylinder by using two screw¬drivers. Insert one screwdriver
Disassembling the Actuator in slot found in the ring and pry the ring from the groove. Use the
Refer to Figures 1 through 5 to disassemble the cylinder actuator. other screwdriver to help work the ring out of the cylinder groove.

5. Pull the cylinder off the yoke and piston; some O-ring resistance
1. Shut off air supply. If the actuator is installed on a Valtek valve,
may be felt.
remove the actuator per Installation Operation and Maintenance
Instructions 1. If installed on other valves, remove the yoke to a WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not use air
bonnet connections, loosen stem clamp bolt and turn actuator pressure to remove the cylinder. The cylinder could possibly fly
off of plug stem threads. off the yoke.

a WARNING: To avoid serious injury, depressurize the line to 6. For heavy-duty spring designs using a spring cap (see Figure 4),
atmospheric pressure and drain all fluids before working on remove the spring cap and cap O-ring from the cylinder.
the actuator.
7. For air-to-extend configurations, slowly loosen and remove the
2. Disconnect all tubing. Remove stem clamp and stem bellows from actuator stem locknut. Be certain the piston follows the stem
the actuator stem. locknut up the actuator stem and does not bind on the actuator
3

3. Relieve spring compression completely by removing the adjusting stem. Remove the actuator stem
screw. Remove adjusting screw gasket from adjusting screw.

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Adjusting Screw
Adjusting Screw Gasket (Item No. 210)
(Item No. 248)
Actuator Stem Locknut
Cylinder (Item No. 348)
(Item No. 202)
Piston
(Item No. 225)
Spring Button
(Item No. 227) Stem Spacer
(Item No. 228)
Piston O-ring
(Item No. 271) Actuator Stem O-ring
(Item No. 275)

Piston Stem O-ring Yoke O-ring

(Item No. 272) (Item No. 274)

Spring Cylinder Retaining Ring

(Item No. 229) (Item No. 256)
O
Upper Stem Bushing Actuator Stem
(Item No. 253) (Item No. 211)

Lower Stem Bushing Stem Bellows

(Item No. 254) S (Item No. 247)

Stem Clamp Bolting Stroke Plate

(Item No. 240/345) (Item No. 213)

Stem Clamp Yoke

(Item No. 249) (Item No. 201)

Figure 2: Air-to-extend Cylinder Actuator

NOTE: item numbers correspond directly to actuator’s bill of material. Refer to it for specific part numbers.

NOTE: The dual, heavy-duty spring configuration (Figure 3) has the upper stem bushing into the bore until it is flush with the top
two springs, one inside the other. Remove both springs during of the yoke (refer to Figures 1 or 2).
this step.
4. Replace the actuator stem O-ring and yoke O-ring.
8. Remove the piston O-ring, piston stem O-ring and yoke O-ring.
5. Reassemble the piston, piston stem O-ring and stem spacer on
9. Remove the actuator stem O-ring. the actuator stem according to the proper air-action (refer to
either Figure 1 or 2). Replace the piston O-ring. Air-to-extend
NOTE: The upper and lower stem bushings are pressed into
configurations require the spring button to be stored under
the yoke Removal of the bushings to replace the actuator stem
actuator stem locknut. Tighten the locknut firmly.
O-ring is unnecessary.
NOTE: When reassembling heavy-duty, spring design actua-
10. Use appropriately sized press to push worn or damaged bushings tors, the spring guide must be first inserted under the actuator
out of yoke.
stem locknut (see Figures 3 and 4).

Reassembling the Actuator 6. For air-to-extend configurations, place the spring under the piston
and insert the actuator stem through the yoke, being careful not to
To reassemble the cylinder actuator, refer to Figures 1 through 5: pinch the actuator stem O-ring or gall the stem and stem bushings.
For air-to-retract configurations, insert the actuator stem through
1. All O-rings should be replaced. New O-rings should be lubricated
the yoke and place the spring(s) and spring button above the
with a silicone lubricant (Dow Corning 55M or equivalent).
piston.
Silicone O-rings must be lubricated with Magnalube-G lubricant
or equivalent. Do not use silicone lubricant on silicone O-rings. 7. Replace the cap O-ring and install the spring cap in the cylinder
when using heavy-duty spring designs using spring caps
2. Thoroughly clean all internal parts before beginning assembly.
(see Figure 4).
Lubricate cylinder wall with silicone lubricant.
4 8. Install the cylinder, making sure the yoke is pushed deeply enough
3. Lubricate the outside of the replacement bushings if the stem
into the cylinder to allow the cylinder retaining ring to be installed.
bushings have been removed. Press a new lower stem bushing
Care should be taken not to scar or cut the piston and yoke
into the actuator stem bore in the yoke until it bottoms out. Press
O-rings.
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Adjusting Screw Gaske t Adjusting Screw

(Item No. 248 ) (Item No. 210)

Outer Spring Cylinder

(Item No. 229 ) (Item No. 202)

Inner Spring Spring Button

(Item No. 230) (Item No. 227)

Actuator Stem Locknut Spring Guide

(Item No. 348 ) (Item No. 326 )

Piston Stem O-ring Piston O-ring

(Item No. 272 ) (Item No. 271)

Piston Yoke O-ring

(Item No. 225 ) (Item No. 274)

Upper Stem Bushing Cylinder Retaining Rin g

(Item No. 253 ) O (Item No. 256)

Actuator Stem O-ring Actuator Stem

(Item No. 275 ) (Item No. 211)

Lower Stem Bushing S Stem Bellows

(Item No. 254 ) (Item No. 247)

Stem Clamp Bolting Stroke Plate

(Item No. 240/345 ) (Item No. 213 )

Stem Clamp Yoke

(Item No. 249 ) (Item No. 201)

Figure 3: Dual-spring Cylinder Actuator

NOTE: Item numbers correspond directly to actuator’s bill of material. Refer to it for specific part numbers.

9. Re-insert the cylinder retaining ring by until it snaps in place. Use 14. Reconnect tubing, supply and signal lines.
a hammer and drift punch to lightly tap the retaining ring in the
groove. Reversing the Air-action
a WARNING: To avoid personal injury, the cylinder retaining ring To change the air action from air-to-retract to air-to extend, or vice
must be solidly in place. The cylinder could possibly fly off
versa, refer to Figures 1, 2 or 5:
when pressurized. Be careful not to pinch or cut fingers on the
square edges of the retaining ring during installation. NOTE: Heavy-duty spring actuators are not reversible.

10. Reinstall the adjusting screw using a new adjusting screw gasket. 1. Disassemble the actuator according to the “Disassembling the
Actuator” section.
NOTE: Be certain the hole in the spring button is directly
centered under the adjusting screw hole in the cylinder on 2. For air-to-retract action, reassemble the actuator with stem spacer
air-to-retract configurations. and spring button over the piston.

11. Tighten the adjusting screw enough to provide an air seal with the 3. For air-to-extend action, reassemble with spring and stem spacer
gasket. Do not over tighten. below the piston and with the spring button stored above the
piston.
12. Reinstall the stem bellows and stem clamp.
4. Reassemble the actuator according to the “Reassembling the
NOTE: To ensure maximum clamping strength when installing
Actuator” section.
the stem clamp, make sure the stem clamp bolting is perpen-
dicular to one of the slots machined into the actuator stem. 13. 5. The positioner must also be reversed. See the appropriate
Apply air over the piston. Tighten the stem clamp bolting with positioner maintenance instructions.
the stem clamp adjusted to point at the closed position of the
stroke indicator plate.
5
NOTE: If the actuator is installed on a Flowserve valve, refer to
Installation, Operation, Maintenance Instructions 1 for correct
plug stem thread engagement.

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Adjusting Screw
Adjusting Screw Gaske t (Item No. 210)
(Item No. 248 )
Spring Cap
Spring Button (Item No. 325)
(Item No. 227 )
Spring
Cap O-ring (Item No. 229)
(Item No. 270 )
Cylinder
Actuator Stem Locknut (Item No. 202)
(Item No. 348 )
Spring Guide
Piston Stem O-ring (Item No. 326)
(Item No. 272 )
Piston O-ring
Piston (Item No. 271)
(Item No. 225 )
Yoke O-ring
Upper Stem Bushing (Item No. 274)
(Item No. 253 )
Cylinder Retaining Rin g
Actuator Stem O-ring (Item No. 256)
(Item No. 275 ) O
Actuator Stem
Lower Stem Bushing (Item No. 211)
(Item No. 254 )
S Stem Bellows
Stem Clamp Bolting (Item No. 247)
(Item No. 240/345 )
Stroke Plate
Stem Clamp (Item No. 213)
(Item No. 249 )
Yoke
(Item No. 201)
Figure 4: Cap-spring Cylinder Actuator
NOTE: Item numbers correspond directly to actuator’s bill of material. Refer to it for specific part numbers.

Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Leaks in the air supply or instrument signal Tighten connections and replace any leaking lines
system
High air consumption or leakage Malfunctioning positioner Refer to appropriate positioner maintenance bulletin

Leaks through O-rings or adjusting screw gasket Replace O-rings or gasket

Air pressure in cylinder not venting because of Refer to appropriate positioner maintenance bulletin
Actuator does not move to fail faulty positioner
position upon loss of air supply Spring failure Replace spring
pressure
Internal valve problem Refer to valve’s maintenance bulletin

Insufficient air supply pressure Check air supply and any filters or regulators; check for
leaking O-rings
Unlubricated cylinder wall Lubricate cylinder wall with silicone lubricant

Worn or damaged stem bushings Check actuator stem for damage; replace actuator stem,
Jerky or sticking stem travel
O-ring, and stem bushings, if necessary
6 Improperly assembled spring Disassemble actuator and check cylinder and piston for
damage; reassemble actuator correctly
Internal valve problem Refer to valve’s maintenance instructions
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Lifting Ring
(Item No. 209 )

Adjusting Scre w
(Item No. 210 )

Adjusting Screw Gasket

(Item No. 248)

Cylinder
(Item No. 202 )

Actuator Stem Lock Nut

(Item No. 348)
Spring Butto n
(Item No. 227 )

Spring
(Item No. 229 ) Spring Button
(Item No. 227 )
Actuator Stem Lock Nut
(Item No. 348) Piston O-ring
(Item No. 271 )
Stem Spacer Piston
(Item No. 228 )
(Item No. 225 )

Piston O-ring Piston Stem O-ring

(Item No. 271 ) (Item No. 272 )

Stem Spacer
Piston
(Item No. 225 )
Spring
(Item No. 229 )
Piston Stem O-ring
(Item No. 272 )

Actuator Ste m
(Item No. 211 )

Upper Stem Bushin g

(Item No. 253 )

Actuator Stem O-ring

(Item No. 275 )

Lower Stem Bushin g

(Item No. 254 )

Yoke O-ring
(Item No. 274 )

Yoke
Serial Plate
(Item No. 201 )
(Item No. 252 )

Stroke Plate
(Item No. 213 )

Cylinder Retaining Rin g

(Item No. 256 ) Stem Clamp
(Item No. 249)

Stem Bellows Stem Clamp Bol t

(Item No. 247) (Item No. 240)

Stem Clamp Nut E0170

(Item No. 345) 7

Figure 5: Exploded View, Spring Cylinder Actuator

NOTE: Item numbers correspond directly to actuator’s bill of material. Refer to it for specific part numbers.

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USA
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or for more information about Flowserve Corporation, visit
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Control (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
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Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
Jiangsu Province, P.R. 215021
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