Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Introduction 1.1 Purpose This Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual (IOM) explains how to install and maintain the B320 bevel gear operator. Information on installation, disassembly, lubrication, and spare parts is provided. 1.2 User Safety Safety notices in this manual detail precautions the user must take to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Product Capabilities and Features The B320 gear operator makes it easier to both Designed to make operation of multi-turn valves easier manually operate multi-turn valves and convert to a motorized service. The B320 offers torque ranges up to Built for reliable valve control —...
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 2.2 Product Identification Figure 2.1 – B320 Bevel Gear Operator Nameplate Input Shaft Mounting Base Housing 2.3 Inspection and Recording Upon receipt of the gear operator, inspect the condition of the equipment and record nameplate information.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Figure 2.2 – B320 Nameplate 2.4 Storage Procedure NOTE: The following is the recommended storage procedure to retain maximum product integrity during storage. Failure to comply with recommended procedure will void the warranty.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Operator Weights The approximate weights of the gear operators, with and without spur gear attachments, are provided below: Table 3.1 – Operator Weights Operator Without SGA With SGA B320-10 B320-20 B320-30 B320-40 B320-50...
CAUTION: Do not use replacement parts that are not genuine Flowserve Limitorque parts, as serious personal injury and/or damage to the operator and valve may result.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 4.2 Safety Practices The following check points should be performed to maintain safe operation of the B320 gear operator: • Set up a periodic operating schedule on infrequently used valves. • Ensure that the limit and/or torque switches on any electric actuator fitted to the bevel gear operator are correctly and appropriately adjusted.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 6. Using the specified lubricant, grease the thrust base assembly through the grease fitting. See Section 5 Lubrication, and Figure 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 for grease fitting location. 7. Mount the operator on the valve as detailed in Section 4.3.1, Installing an Operator with a Threaded Stem Nut.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Lubrication The B320 bevel gear operators have a sealed gear case, factory-lubricated with grease. No seal can remain absolutely tight at all times. Therefore, it is not unusual to find a very small amount of weeping around shaft seals —...
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Table 5.1 – Lubricant Quantities Operator Without SGA With SGA B320-10 B320-20 B320-30 B320-40 B320-50 B320-70 B320-80 B320-90 5.3 Minimum Lubricant Qualities Required The standard lubricants used by Limitorque have been proven to be extremely reliable over years of service.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Disassembly and Reassembly No special tools are required for assembly/disassembly of the B320 series bevel gear operators. c WARNING: Valve must be in fully opened position with no pressure in the line to perform work on the gear operator.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Figure 6.1 – B320-10 and -20 Parts Diagram Figure 6.2 – B320-30 and -40 Parts Diagram flowserve.com...
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Table 6.2– Common Parts List Piece Quantity Description Housing Base Bevel Gear Stem Nut Thrust Ring Needle Bearing Thrust Washer Ball Bearings O-ring O-ring O-ring Lockwasher Hex Head Cap Screw Grease Fitting Plain Washer Flat Head Mach.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 3. Remove the Snap Ring (piece #29). 4. Remove the Hex Head Cap Screw (piece #28) and Lockwasher (piece #27). 5. Remove the Spur Gear Housing (piece #30). 6. Continue disassembly as detailed in Section 6.1. Disassembly and Reassembly – 320-10 through -80.
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Table 6.4 – 3:1 SGA Parts List for B320-10 through -40 Piece Quantity Description Lockwasher Hex Head Cap Screw Snap Ring Spur Gear Housing Spur Gear Cover Bushing Dowel Pin Hex Head Cap Screw...
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Figure 6.7 – 6.3:1, 10.3:1, and 10.8:1 SGA Parts Diagram for B320-50 through -80 Table 6.5 – 6.3:1 , 10.3:1, and 10.8:1 SGA Parts List for B320-50 through -80 Piece Quantity Description Spur Pinion...
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 6.3.5 Disassembly of 5:1 Spur Gear Attachment for B320-90 (Piece numbers refer to Figure 6.8 and Table 6.6). 1. Remove the Socket Head Cap Screws (piece #217) and Lockwashers (piece #216) to remove the Housing (piece #201).
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 6.3.7 Disassembly of 17.5:1 Spur Gear Attachment for B320-90 (Piece numbers refer to Figure 6.9 and Table 6.7). 1. Remove Socket Head Cap Screws (piece #220) and Lockwashers (piece #221) to remove the Housing Cover (piece #201).
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 Table 6.7 – 17.5:1 SGA Parts List for B320-90 Piece Quantity Description Housing Housing Cover 1st Set Input Shaft/Pinion 1st Set Output Gear 2nd Set Input Shaft 2nd Set Input Gear 2nd Set Output Gear...
Limitorque B320 Series FCD LMENIM3201-02 – 01/15 How to Order Parts To order parts or obtain further information for your Limitorque B320 gear operators, contact your local Limitorque distributor sales office, or: Flowserve Flow Control Limitorque Actuation Systems 5114 Woodall Road P.O.
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