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MPX-Series Diesel Engine
Shut Down Valves
(Manual Reset / Air Pressure and Manual
Closure Options)
Selection, Application and Maintenance
Valve Numbers
MPX-300
MPX-301
MPX-302
MPX-303
MPX-310
MPX-500
MPX-501
MPX-502
MPX-503
MPX-510
MPX-800
MPX-801
MPX-802
MPX-803
CE236 (9) 1110 MPX
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- Page 1 MPX-Series Diesel Engine Shut Down Valves (Manual Reset / Air Pressure and Manual Closure Options) Selection, Application and Maintenance Valve Numbers MPX-300 MPX-301 MPX-302 MPX-303 MPX-310 MPX-500 MPX-501 MPX-502 MPX-503 MPX-510 MPX-800 MPX-801 MPX-802 MPX-803 CE236 (9) 1110 MPX...
- Page 2 DESCRIPTION A range of 3”, 5” and 8” bore slim butterfly air intake shut down valves with air pressure actuated shut down combined with manual reset and the optional addition of manual shut down. Suitable for both hazardous and non-hazardous area applications. MPX valves are available in basic flange mounted form or fitted with hose adaptors.
- Page 3 Valve Types MPX-301, MPX-501 and MPX-801 (Air Pressure and Integral Stop Button Shut Down, Manual Reset) Stop Button Stop Button 1/8" NPT for 1/8" NPT for connecting air connecting air pressure supply pressure supply Reset Lever Reset Lever Optional Hose Optional Hose Adaptors Adaptors...
- Page 4 SELECTION Determine the size and position of the MPX valve to be installed. Within the various constraints imposed in the application, the valve should be as generously sized as possible. Check that the valve can be positioned such that the reset lever and, where applicable, the stop button will be easily and safely accessible. For types with a remote manual stop, position the valve and select the cable length to give a reasonably straight cable run between the MPX valve and the proposed stop button position.
- Page 5 INSTALLATION In the case of a naturally aspirated engine the For valves with the “Push” button cable oper- Chalwyn MPX shut down valve should generally ated manual shut down, drill a Ø10mm (3/8” be fitted as close to the engine air intake mani- clearance) hole through the bulkhead (or brack- fold as possible.
- Page 6 For values with the “pull” handle cable operated manual shut down, fit the ‘T’ handle assembly RTD-100 through a suitable Ø20mm (3/4”dia) hole in a bulkhead or mounting bracket as follows. Release the handle locknut. Remove the handle, handle locknut and upper locknut and washer.
- Page 7 OPERATION Prior to starting the diesel engine the MPX valve must be latched in the open position by rotating the reset lever clockwise as far as possible. Once latched, the reset lever and valve will remain in the latched open position until released by application of air pressure or by operating the stop button.
- Page 8 Chalwyn by AMOT sales@chalwyn.co.uk www.chalwyn.com A division of Roper Industries Limited Western Way Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, IP33 3SZ Tel: +44 (0)1284 715739 Fax: +44 (0)1284 715747 8824 Fallbrook Drive Houston TX 77064 Tel: +1 281 940 1800 Fax: +1 713 559 9419...
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