Thank you for purchasing the FC100 dispensing valve from PVA. Before attempting to operate the FC100, we recommend that you take a few minutes and read the following operation and setup manual. This will assist in familiarizing you with the product and ensure a successful installation.
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The port located closest to the mid-section of the valve is air to open the valve. Quick connect air fittings are typically supplied with the FC100 to fit 5/32” tubing. Note that the valve should be normally in the closed position.
Tool Kit PVA offers standard tool kits for all dispensing valves. The tool kit for the FC100 is part number B12-1829, which includes all necessary tools and lubricating grease to perform maintenance on this dispense valve: B12-1829 Includes: Part Number...
Periodic Maintenance 1) Lubricate the packing (5) on the FC100 valve every 200 hrs by placing a few drops of mineral oil or other light oil inside the packing nut. *Note: PVA offers a 2.5cc mineral oil lubrication kit; Part#: B62-0752 2) The packing nut (6) will require occasional tightening, as wear occurs in order to prevent leaks through the packing.
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17) Remove the 014 Buna o-ring (9) from the upper air body (11) and the 008 Buna o-ring from the stroke adjust bolt (21). 18) Unthread the stroke adjust bolt (21) from the upper air body (11) and remove the 008 Buna o-ring (12).
4) Using the tip of a 3/32” Allen key, tighten the packing nut (6). Spare Parts PVA offers standard spare parts kits for all dispensing valves. These kits are stocked for immediate shipment and allow replacement of all wearable parts of the valve.
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BILL OF MATERIALS FOR FC100 (B12-1686): Refer to Drawing #: 112-2229 Item Part Number Description Quantity V301 Needle Adapter V302 Seat 114-5247 Needle 114-6933 Fluid Section V305 Packing V306 Packing Nut V200 End Cap V201 Lower Air Body VLV-014B O-Ring, Buna...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Valve does not - Air pressure to air section too low - Increase air pressure to 60-100 psi cycle - Packing nut is too tight - Loosen packing nut until valve just begins to cycle, retighten - Stroke adjustment bolt is bottomed - Back out stroke adjustment bolt by turning it counter-clockwise...
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Unauthorized repair or modification of the enclosed product, and/or the use of spare parts not directly obtained from PVA (or from factory authorized dealers) will void all warranties.
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