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VALVE CONSTRUCTION
The standard Figure 221 and 222 Swing Check Valve
has a cast iron body, bronze or stainless steel (Figure
Number suffixed with "S") body seat, stainless steel
hinge shaft and cast iron disc with a rubber disc seat.
An "M" suffixed to the Figure Number (e.g., 221-DM,
222-USM) indicates optional metal-to-metal seating
was supplied. Refer to the List of Materials submitted
for the order if non-standard materials were provided.
Refer to Pages 4 or 5 for details of construction and
parts location.
START-UP
The valve generally does not require any calibration
or adjustment prior to start-up. The counterweight(s)
should be initially placed at the far end of the arm and
secured by tightening the set screw (31A).
The valve should smoothly swing open as flow
through the valve increases. The amount of opening
depends on the flow velocity through the valve and
can
be
observed
by
counterweight arm. The valve is "full ported" at about
25 degrees of swing but can swing open as much as
60 degrees.
Shut down the pump and observe the valve's closure.
If the valve was less than 60 degrees open and the
closure was smooth and quiet then the weight(s) may
be moved incrementally toward the shaft.
these steps to the point where the valve opens to the
extent possible but still closes quietly.
Non-slam
operation
is
counterweight closes the valve prior to flow reversal.
In extreme cases, it may be necessary to install
additional counterweight(s) to effect non-slam closure.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Figure 221 and Figure 222 Swing Check Valves
require no scheduled lubrication, adjustment or
preventive maintenance.
A monthly inspection should be performed for the first
6 months of operation to ensure the valve is
functioning properly and there is no external fluid
leakage or audible evidence of water leaking
backwards through the closed valve.
Thereafter, a quarterly visual inspection should be
performed.
watching
the
external
Repeat
achieved
when
the
TROUBLESHOOTING
•
Shaft packing leakage
Tighten packing gland nuts equally just
enough to stop leakage, no more than ½ turn
at a time.
Replace packing if necessary.
•
Leakage past seat when closed
Inspect valve for debris, clean
Inspect seating surfaces for damage, replace
as necessary
•
Leakage past cover or flange gaskets
Tighten cover or flange bolts
•
Disc oscillating when open
Move counterweight(s) toward shaft
•
Valve slams upon closing
Move counterweight(s) toward end of arm
Ensure shaft packing is not too tight
Install additional counterweight(s)
Removing the valve from the line or disassembling
the valve while there is pressure in the valve body
may result in injury or damage to the valve
Follow all applicable safety regulations and codes and
read and understand all instructions before
undertaking disassembly.
DISASSEMBLY
All GA Industries Figure 221 and Figure 222 check
valves can be serviced while the body remains
connected to the pipeline. A skilled technician should
perform all work. No special tools are required.
First ensure there is no pressure within the valve and
operating equipment is tagged and locked out. Refer
to pages 3 and 4 for parts identification and location.
It is not necessary to disassemble the entire valve to
replace the shaft packing, follow steps 1 to 3 and 5a.
1.
Ensure there is no pressure within the valve
and operating equipment is locked out.
2.
Mark the position of the counterweight(s) on
the arm.
screw (31A) and slide the weight(s) off the
arm.
Loosen the counterweight arm set
screws (30A) and slide the arm (30) off the
shaft, being careful not to lose the key (30B).
3.
Loosen and remove the gland stud nuts (16),
slide off the gland (15) and remove the shaft
packing (17).
4.
Remove the end plate bolts (35), the end
plate (34) being careful not to lose or
damage the end plate seal (36) unless it is to
be replaced
5.
Remove the cover bolts (10) and lift off the
cover (9).
cover off using a cold chisel between the
body and cover. Be careful not to damage
2
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!
WARNING
WARNING
Loosen the counterweight set
If necessary, carefully pry the
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