These instructions provide information about safe handling and operation of the valve. If you require additional assistance, please contact the manufacturer or manufacturer's representative. Addresses and phone numbers are printed on the back cover. See also www.metso.com/valves for the latest documentation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Subject to change without notice.
IMO-15 Eccentric Shaft Design NOTE REGARDING FLANGE BOLT HOLE One of the design features of the Wafer-Sphere valve that THREAD (DIMENSION L) is responsible for its superior performance is the valve's In order to accommodate normal alloy steel bolting, flange bolt holes eccentric shaft design.
IMO-15 SERVICE KITS Two types of service kits are available. Kit A consists of a filled TFE (M) seat (5) and two sets of TFE shaft seals (8) (four sets in 24" and 30" kits). Kit B contains the same parts as Kit A plus a pair of shaft bearings (6) , and one set each of standard and oversize taper pins (13).
IMO-15 ITEM NO. NO. REQ'D. PART NAME Body Insert Disc Shaft Seat Shaft bearing Spacer Shaft seal Compression ring Compression plate Pressure plug (14'-20") Taper pins Stud Jam nut Lockwasher No. varies Socket cap screw with size Pipe plug Lantern ring Indicator plate Drive screw Indicator pointer...
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IMO-15 Figure 5 3. Remove the seat, and discard it. 4. Clean the valve. 5. Carefully clean and polish the disc. It should be free of all grooves and scratches. 6. If the disc is slightly damaged it may be possible to smooth the sealing surface with crocus cloth, a fine stone, or the equivalent.
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IMO-15 Standard Torque Tables Bolt Size 1/4" 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 3-4" 7/8" 1" Torque (In.Lbs.) must be no pressure across the valve. Reread the NOTE: Type ST-MS safety return actuators can only General Precautions section on pg. 4. operate in the fail-close direction.
IMO-15 7. Screw the studs (14) into the body (1) and lock into place with the lock washers (16) and nuts (15). 8. Slide the compression plate (10) over the shaft (4) and studs (14). Hold in place with the other two lock wash- ers and nuts.
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