When lifting the valve for INTRODUCTION installation, make sure that lifting chains, slings or Val-Matic's Swing Check Valve has been designed straps are not attached to or allowed to come in to give many years of trouble free operation. All...
VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION when it contacts the stainless steel seat ring, VALVE CONSTRUCTION located in a machined register in the body. The The Swing Check Valve housing consists of a seat ring has a groove on its outside diameter,...
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VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION of the water reaches zero, the disc has moved to the closed position and the reversal of the flow is checked. Under these ideal hydraulic conditions the valve should close without water hammer.
VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION Before installing the flange bolting, the valve and INSTALLATION the adjacent piping must be supported and aligned The swing check valve can only be used for to prevent cantilevered stress being transferred to horizontal flow or vertical flow-up applications.
VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION PCC-1-2010 are based on the ANSI/ASME steel flange pressure and temperature ratings which CAUTION exceed those of AWWA and are, therefore, often Flow control valves should not be used at higher than appropriate for AWWA rated iron settings below the blue band (second from valves and flanges.
VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION OIL CUSHION REMOVAL 1. Support or prepare to lift cylinder (42). TROUBLESHOOTING Carefully remove clevis pins (43 and 44). Several problems and solutions are presented 2. Remove cylinder (42). below to assist you in troubleshooting the valve 3.
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VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION large the seat (11) is held into the body with set screws (12). Remove he body seat (11), set screws (12), and o-ring (23). 17. Clean and inspect parts. Replace worn parts as necessary and lubricate parts with FDA grease.
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VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION FIGURE 4. SWING CHECK VALVE PARTS CONSTRUCTION Page 9 of 15...
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VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION FIGURE 5. BOTTOM-MOUNTED OIL CUSHION PARTS CONSTRUCTION Page 10 of 15...
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VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION FIGURE 6. SIDE-MOUNTED OIL CUSHION PARTS CONSTRUCTION Page 11 of 15...
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VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION TABLE 3. PARTS AND MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION PART NO. PART NAME MATERIAL Body Ductile Iron (2” To 24”), Cast Iron (30” To 48”) Cover Ductile Iron (2” To 24”), Cast Iron (30” To 48”)
VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION 12. Install stop bolt (60), washer (61) and nut (62). RE-ASSEMBLY Set at desired extension length. All work on the valve should be performed by a 13. Lubricate cove o-ring (26) and grove on top of skilled mechanic with proper tools and a power body (1) with an FDA grease.
Parts and service are available from your local representative or the factory. Make note of the valve Model No. and Working Pressure located on the valve nameplate and contact: Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corp. 905 Riverside Drive Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: (630) 941-7600 Fax: (630) 941-8042 www.valmatic.com...
VAL-MATIC'S SWING CHECK VALVE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION LIMITED WARRANTY All products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, subject to the limitations below. If the purchaser believes a product is defective, the purchaser shall: (a) Notify the manufacturer, state the alleged defect and request permission to return the product;...