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All safety precautions that apply to the use of the valve must be followed and all the lines must be empty. 1. Visually examine 5204SFI API for worn or damaged parts, or any other condition that may affect the operation of the valve.
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Yearly Inspection and Maintenance The 5204SFI API can be disassembled and the seals may be replaced while the valve is still attached to the trailer. The sight glass (20) and O-rings (19) can only be replaced when the valve is removed from the trailer.
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5204SFI API Valves 4. On completion of poppet (23) and poppet bearing (6) inspection, test the bearing (6) on the poppet (23) without the spring (32) to make sure that the bearing (6) smoothly slides along the poppet (23) stem. If this is not the case, the bearing should be replaced.
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5204SFI API Valves 3. Remove shaft bearing (4), O-ring (9), back-up ring (16) and u-cup (17) from the pipe end (1) stuffing box. 4. Examine stuffing box area of the pipe end (1) for corrosion and, if required, polish in circumferential direction.
8. To ensure proper operation of the valve, repeat the steps of the Semi-annual inspection. Replacement of Sight Glass Remove the 5204SFI API from the trailer. Remove the sight glass (20) from the pipe end (1). a.) Drill a through hole on the sight glass (20) as shown; make sure not to damage any other parts.
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5204SFI API Valves c.) Remove the retaining ring (18) from the groove of the pipe end (1). Push the sight glass out by the screw drivers or the rod. Make sure not to damage the pipe end. d.) Once the sight glass passes the inside O-ring, remove the screw drivers or the rod.
5204SFI API Valves Handle Operating Positions Maximum operating temperature is 140ºF. Do not clean the sight glass by steam! Failure to follow the warning will void the warranty. Dixon Bayco Warranty For complete warranty information, please refer to the latest Dixon catalog.