INSTA-VALVE 250 Patriot 4”-12” Insertion Valve Installation Instructions for use with the Hydra-Q.I.K. Quick Install Kit Table of Contents SECTION ONE Page 1.00 General Safety Precautions SECTION TWO - 4-8” IV 250 Installation 2.2.0 Mount Valve Body on Pipe 2.3.0 Installing the Temporary Gate Valve 2.4.0 Setting up the Hydra-Tapper for valve insertion 2.5.0 Installing the Hydra-Tapper for 4”-8”...
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• Hard Hat to use. Never start an operation if the equipment is not in • Safety Shoes proper working order. Contact Hydra-Stop if equipment is • Safety Glasses not in working order. • Ear Protection •...
Do not use red painted shell cutters to install the IV 250. outside diameter of the pipe. Hydra-Stop side tap shell cutters are shipped painted red. Red painted side tap shell cutters are ½” undersized for 2.2.2) Refer to the attached IV 250 Valve Body Installation In- side tapping.
NOTE: These measurements are based on usage of standard with the allen head cap screws and thread them through the holes. Hydra-Stop pilot bits specifi ed in step 2.4.3 Tighten allen head cap screws. 2.4.13) Make sure the saw mandrel is clean and free of rust or 2.5.6) Tighten the stop collar to the correct measurement.
2.5.7) Install the drive unit by lifting it above the saw mandrel as water fi lls the housing and fl ows from the valve. and slide it into the three guide bars. 2.6.6) The tap is complete when the bottom of the stop collar makes contact with the top of the packing nut assembly.
2.7.0 Removing the Rising Stem 2.8.4) Tip and lay the insertion housing and Rising Stem Hy- dra-Tapper assembly on its stand. (See Figure 10) Hydra-Tapper 2.8.5) The IV 250 valve cartridge consists of top section and bot- 2.7.1) Relieve the pressure from the Hydra-Tapper by opening the tom section.
of the insertion housing. Make sure the shorter, truncated side 2.8.15) Make a reference mark on the insertion housing aligned of the valve cartridge marked with a star is facing upwards. (See with the centerline of the Alignment Gauge. (See Figure 13.) Figure 12 on previous page.) 2.8.16) Remove the 7.5”...
2.10.0 Set up the IV 250 Insertion Equip- ment for Equalization 2.10.1) Install the ¼” Male NPT Interchange Plug provided with the Quick Install Kit on to the tap housing ¼” ball valve. Use the Quick Equalizer provided with the Quick Install Kit as your equalization source.
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NOTE: If you experience excessive leakage from the locking pin 2.11.23) Locate and install allen head pipe plugs removed during IV 250 valve body installation. Use tefl on tape or thread sealant ports you can immediately re-install the pin plugs (removed in step 2.11.10) after properly setting the completion plug pins.
3.2.0 Mount & Pressure Test Valve Body 3.4.3) Select proper size shell cutter. Hydra-Stop valve insertion shell cutters are shipped painted black. If you repaint valve inser- 3.2.1) Select the proper IV 250 for installation. Identify the type tion shell cutters in the future, Hydra-Stop recommends painting of pipe the IV 250 will be installed on.
3.4.9) Confi rm you have completely inserted the pilot drill and 3.4.14) Make sure the saw mandrel is clean and free of rust or engaged the tapered fl at. Look into set screw hole for the mark- grime (steel wool can be used to clean and smooth the surface). ing on the pilot bit.
3.5.8) Lower the drive unit onto the machined hex of the saw mandrel. Confi rm the drive unit is fully seated onto the machined Do not overfeed the tap. Overfeeding the tap will cause hex of the saw mandrel. (See Figure 11) the shell cutter to jam.
3.7.0 Removing the Rising Stem direction as the step stand of the housing, Cross tighten with supplied bolts, nuts and washers. Hydra-Tapper 3.8.4) Tip and lay the insertion housing and Hydra-Tapper / P20 3.7.1) Relieve the pressure from the Rising Stem Hydra-Tapper assembly on its stand.
Figure 15 Figure 18 3.8.11) Setup the IV 250 10”-12” Alignment Gauge for the size being installed (10” or 12”). Refer to Alignment Gauge instruc- 3.8.17) Remove the 4.25” IV 250 Insertion Gauge. tions shipped with 10”-12” IV 250 Alignment Gauge Kit. 3.8.18) Slide the valve cartridge back to the original 2.5”...
insertion assembly in place. the ball valve. Wait for fl uid to reach the tapping housing ball valve and close ball valve. Allow the insertion / tap housings to 3.10.0 Set up the IV 250 Insertion Equip- fully pressurize. ment for Equalization 3.11.5) Fully open the temporary gate valve.
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3.11.17) Fully retract the insertion tool and tighten the packing nut assembly clamp lever. 3.11.18) Remove the IV 250 insertion equipment & temporary gate valve. Confi rm o-ring is placed on top of IV 250 fl ange. 3.11.19) Place white thrust washer onto the valve stem. 3.11.20) Lubricate the o-ring in the bore of the IV 250 bonnet and install over the valve stem using the Quick Install Kit lifting magnets.
Appendix A - Technician Tool List Safety Equipment Miscellaneous Supplies Hard Hat Tape Measure Safety Glasses Torpedo Level Safety Shoes Channel Lock Pliers Fall Protection Waterproof or Paint Marker Hearing Protection Tefl on Tape WD-40 Work Gloves Chlorine Sprayer Small Slings Spray bottle with soap &...
Appendix B - Manual Measuring for Valve Cartridge Alignment B.1) Locate the proper valve inserting equipment. Installation of 4”-8” IV 250’s will require the 4”-8” insertion housing, the 47 ½” long insertion tool, and guide plate. Installation of 10”-12” IV 250’s will require the 10”-12” insertion housing, the 59” long insertion tool and guide plate.
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B.14) Adjust and align the shorter side of the valve cartridge, which is marked with a star, between between (2) bolt holes accordingly. Make a reference mark on the insertion housing, be- tween the two bolt holes. Slide the guide plate to the stop collar and lock the guide plate clamp lever.
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Figure 8 Call Hydra-Stop for Technical Support at 800.538.7867 or visit us on the web at www.hydra-stop.com This product is covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patent No. 9,644,779. Specifi cations subject to change without notice.
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