Do not sand or de-burr any items while at the assembly workstation. Note: RDI-6430 (assembly grease), RDI-2015 (performance grease) and Nikal (anti-seize compound) are used in this procedure. Use of grease other than that listed in this manual is not recommended as it may adversely affect the performance and functionality of the Plug Valve.
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 3. Slide the Wingnut (#6.2) onto the male end up to the Spiral Retaining Ring. Place the Segment Set (3) (#6.3) around the male end and pull the Wingnut over the Segments to hold them in place. 4.
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 Mount the Plug Valve Body on a bench receiver. 6. Insert the two (2) Grooved Pins (#10) into the pin holes in the bottom of the PV Body. Note: Insert Pins small end first.
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 8. Coat O-Rings (#13 & #14) with assembly grease then install them into the grooves of the Seat Carriers (#15) respectively. Grease the sealing surface of the Seat Carriers. Grease the internal wall of the PV Body.
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 Grease both sides of the Seat Carrier Spacers (#11) then insert them between the Seat Carriers flush to the wall of the PV Body. 12. With the longer shaft of the Plug Body (#12) facing up, grease the upper sealing surface then install the first...
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 14. Turn the Plug Body upside down and press the Plug Body between the Seat Carriers by applying downward pressure until fully engaged. 15. Coat the second Plug Seal with grease then install on the Plug Body.
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 Grease the sealing surface of the Cap Body. Apply anti-seize compound on the threads of the Cap Body and the corresponding threads of the PV Body. 18. Install the Cap Body to the PV Body.
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 20. Apply anti-seize compound the threads of the Socket Head Cap Screw (#3) then thread it into the top of the PV Body on the male side and tighten it snugly. 21. In the open position (Plug Bore aligned with Valve Bore), slide the Stop Plate Body (#4) onto the Plug Body with the...
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MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 Grease the Plug Valve with RDI 2015 performance grease before and after Hydro Test. Note: Refer to Greasing Instructions on page 20. 24. Remove excess grease from the bore of the Plug Valve with a clean rag.
MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 Greasing Instructions Ensure you have the most recent version of the RDI Greasing Instructions by visiting: https://rdironworks.com/products/plug-valves/ or contact our sales team, toll-free: 1.855.973.4766 Page 20 of 22...
MM-03 3” Plug Valve Maintenance Manual Rev.1 Tear-Down Procedure WARNING: If the Plug Valve Handle is hard to cycle or turn and the Plug Valve seems to be stuck or locked, there may be pressure trapped in the Valve, also known as “pressure locking”. If this happens, DO NOT continue to tear-down a Pressure Locked Plug Valve.
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