Emerson Spence K3 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
VCIMD-14940
November 2021
Spence Type K3 Control Valve
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Failure to follow these instructions or
to properly install and maintain this
equipment could result in an explosion,
fire and/or chemical contamination
causing property damage and personal
injury or death.
Emerson Control Valve must be
installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with federal, state and
local codes, rules and regulations
and Emerson Process Management
Regulator Technologies, Inc.
(Emerson) instructions.
If the control valve vents gas or a
leak develops in the system, service
to the unit may be required. Failure
to correct trouble could result in a
hazardous condition.
Installation, operation and maintenance
procedures performed by unqualified
personnel may result in improper
adjustment and unsafe operation. Either
condition may result in equipment
damage or personal injury. Only a
qualified person shall install or service
the Type K3 control valve.
Introduction
Scope of the Manual
This manual provides instructions for the installation,
start-up, setting, maintenance, troubleshooting and
parts ordering for Type K3 control valve.
WARNING
Product Description
Type K3 control valve is designed for economical
control of steam, water, gas and process applications
in typical institutional, commercial and industrial
processes. Type K3 is a three-way valve available with
either a direct or reverse acting actuator that meets
most mixing or diverting application requirements.
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Figure 1. Type K3 Control Valve
Type K3