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Mueller HYDRO GATE HG560 Operating Instructions Manual

Mueller HYDRO GATE HG560 Operating Instructions Manual

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HG560
Cast Iron Slide
Gate
!
WARNING:
1. Read and follow instructions carefully. Proper training and periodic review
regarding the use of this equipment is essential to prevent possible serious injury
and/or property damage. The instructions contained herein were developed for
using this equipment on fittings manufactured by Henry Pratt Company, LLC. only,
and may not be applicable for any other use.
2. DO NOT exceed the pressure ratings of any components or equipment. Exceeding
the rated pressure may result in serious injury and/or property damage.
3. Safety goggles and other appropriate protective gear should be used. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury.
F 14307 7/20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installation Instructions
Programming Unit
Disassembly /
Reassembly Instructions
Troubleshooting
Options
Parts
Notes
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL HG560 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Installation Instructions Cast Iron Slide Programming Unit 3 - 6 Disassembly / Reassembly Instructions Gate Troubleshooting Options Parts Notes WARNING: 1. Read and follow instructions carefully. Proper training and periodic review regarding the use of this equipment is essential to prevent possible serious injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 2 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Foreword CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL This manual describes the recommended procedures for installation, adjustment, operation and maintenance of Hydro Gate cast iron slide gates. When it is used in conjunction with installation drawings that have been supplied by Hydro Gate, this manual will be sufficient for most installations.

  • Page 3: Installation

    CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation INSTALLATION Safety Precautions & General Guidelines • Support full length of stems and protect threads Hydro Gate recommends that personnel responsible during storage and handling. for installation review these instructions and installation drawings and follow the installation •...
  • Page 4 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation WALL THIMBLE INSTALLATION 1. Place the wall thimble in the correct position in the forms and block it in this position. The top centerline of the thimble is stamped on its machined face. The bottom centerline is also marked. 2.
  • Page 5 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation INSTALLATION OF GATE ON WALL THIMBLE 1. Thoroughly clean both mounting face of the slide gate and the wall thimble mounting flange with scrapers and wire brush so that no sand, concrete, dirt, or foreign material is present (Figure 2). 2.
  • Page 6 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation Torque Table for Tightening Nuts or Hex Bolts Capscrew Diameter Torque To Be (Inches) Applied (lbs-ft) 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1" 1-1/8" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" A continuous bead of sealant 1/2" in diameter Figure 2 – Front Cross Section of Thimble Showing Machined Front Face Concrete or Tapped Hole Grout.
  • Page 7 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation CORRECTING AND COMPENSATING FOR A WARPED THIMBLE If the vertical faces are out of parallel more than 1/32 inch, the thimble is warped or twisted excessively and the gate may exhibit sealing problems. Warping can be corrected in one of the following ways: 1.
  • Page 8 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation INSTALLATION OF FLUSH BOTTOM CLOSURE GATES Gates that are to be installed with bottom frame members embedded in the concrete are furnished with a rubber seal attached to the invert of the gate frame (Figure 3). The top surface of the rubber seal is installed at the same elevation as the invert of the gate opening.
  • Page 9 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation INSTALLATION OF FLANGE BACK GATES ON CONCRETE WITHOUT A THIMBLE 1. Secure all anchor bolts in proper position in the forms or use adhesive epoxy system after pour. For proper size, length, projection and spacing, see Hydro Gate installation drawing. Installation An upper anchor is often required for supporting the upper gate frame.
  • Page 10 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation Figure 4 – Top View of Anchor Bolt Mounting with Flanged Back Gate...
  • Page 11 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation GATE STEM AND GUIDES INSTALLATION 1. Install the anchors for the lift and stem guides as shown on the installation drawings. Check for proper alignment of the lift, stem guides, and gate. The lift stem and gate stem block must be in vertical alignment within 1/8 inch per each 10 feet of distance.
  • Page 12 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation 8. Immediately before lowering the lift over the threaded portion of the stem, remove any protective wrapping from the stem and thoroughly clean off all foreign material from the threads. 9. Lubricate stem threads with recommended lubricants as noted in the “Lift and Stem Maintenance” section of this manual.
  • Page 13 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation LIFT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF STEM GUIDES 1. Clean the interior threads of the lift nut. Installation Foreign material in the nut threads may cause damage and make the gate harder to operate. Each threaded nut should be carefully swabbed out even if it appears to be clean.
  • Page 14 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation 5. Using shims, double nuts on anchors, or other leveling devices under the lift, align the centerline of the lift nut until parallel with the stem centerline. Vertical alignment of gate stem and the gate slide stem block must be within 1/8 inch per 10 feet of distance.
  • Page 15 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation CLEANING AND FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF GATE 1. Move the slide to the fully opened position. 2. Clean all dirt, grit, paint or other foreign material off of the gate seating faces and wedging surfaces on both the slide and frame.
  • Page 16 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation TOP AND BOTTOM WEDGE ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen adjusting screw "H" and then loosen cap screws "F" a fraction of a turn until tapping lightly can move the wedge block (Figures 10 and 11). Installation Do not loosen adjusting screws too much as leakage or damage to the wedges can occur when the wedge is readjusted and tightened.
  • Page 17 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation Figure 10 – Top Wedge Adjustment Frame Cap Screw "F" Lock Nut "G" Wedge Hook Cap Screw "H" Wedge Slide Gate Fully Closed Figure 11 – Bottom Wedge Adjustment Lock Nut Slide "G" Gate Fully Cap Screw Closed "H"...
  • Page 18 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation SIDE WEDGE ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the nut on the stud through the wedge until tapping lightly can move wedge (Figure 12). 2. Be certain that the bolts holding the wedge block to the frame are tight. See the Torque Table on page 6. 3.
  • Page 19 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation FLUSH BOTTOM CLOSURE ADJUSTMENT All flush bottom devices were factory adjusted for proper contact before shipment. Shipment and normal handling may have caused loosening or changing of the settings. Use the following procedures to readjust. 1.
  • Page 20 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation MANUAL LIFTS, PARTS, AND ASSEMBLIES Typical assemblies of manual lifts are included for reference (see figures 13 and 14). These lifts may be either yoke-mounted or pedestal-mounted. All Hydro Gate’s lifts have housings that can be removed from the pedestal, leaving the lift nut in place supporting the gate weight.
  • Page 21 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation 6. Attach the upper most stem section to the cylinder rod. Join together with splices as provided (Figure 7). Safety Note Insert all bolts or keys in each stem splice immediately after sections are installed and aligned to prevent one section disconnecting from another when the gate is operated.
  • Page 22 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Installation MANUAL LIFTS, PARTS, AND ASSEMBLIES 15. Alternately extend the cylinder rod and rotate the nut until the cylinder rod is fully extended. Verify that the cylinder rod or stem extension thread fully engages the stem nut, and the nut is in contact with the bottom of the block pocket.

  • Page 23: Operation

    CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Operation OPERATION General Operation Information Cast Iron Slide gates are used to control flow of or retain a volume of water, effluent, or other fluids. Typical applications include industrial water treatment facilities, municipal water treatment facilities, irrigation, dams, flood control, and many other applications that require accurate control of liquid flow.
  • Page 24 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Operation HB SERIES ACTUATOR (MANUAL HANDWHEEL OR TEE WRENCH) Opening – To open this Cast Iron Slide Gate observe the direction of rotation noted on the handwheel. Turn in the direction of opening. If the gate has been closed for an extended period the gate may be difficult to “unseat.” If, after several turns of the wheel, the rotation becomes increasingly difficult stop rotation when a moderate pressure is achieved.
  • Page 25 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Operation CPS SERIES ACTUATOR (MANUAL HANDCRANK) Opening – To open this Cast Iron Slide Gate observe the direction of rotation noted on the lift housing. Crank in the direction of opening. If the gate has been closed for an extended period the gate may be difficult to “unseat.” If, after several turns of the handcrank, the rotation becomes increasingly difficult stop rotation when a moderate pressure is achieved.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance MAINTENANCE Field Cleaning and Painting Hydro Gate's standard paint system on Cast Iron Slide Gates is commercial grade blast and Hi-build epoxy paint. It does not require top coating. Should blast cleaning be needed to condition the gate for top coating, the gate should be fully closed and any exposed metallic seating faces, wedges, and wedge blocks protected from blast and paint.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Lubrication

    CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Maintenance and Lubrication Occasional adjustment and lubrication of Hydro Gate Cast Iron Slide Gate components will be required. The frequency will depend upon how often the gate is used, location, and operating conditions. Periodic inspection, adjusting, and cleaning are recommended as conditions at the site permit.
  • Page 28 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Excess dried grease or other foreign material being carried into the threads of the lift nut will result in extremely difficult operation. If serious binding occurs, the only way to correct it is to remove the threaded stem from the lift nut and clean the thread interior.
  • Page 29 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Removal of the stem nuts for thread inspection of frequently modulated gates is recommended. Replacement or spare nuts can be ordered from Hydro Gate. Spare parts are usually not needed or recommended, since they are readily available on short notice from Hydro Gate. In those cases where equipment operation or downtime is critical and the gate is operated extremely often, a spare lift nut may be wise to have on hand.
  • Page 30 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Lubrication Equivalents The recommended stem thread lubricant is Schaeffer's 238 Ultra Supreme. Hydro Gate considers any of the following greases/lubricants to be acceptable equivalents when combined with a pipe thread sealant: A. Fiske Brothers “Lubriplate” No. 630 AAA or AA B.
  • Page 31 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Leakage The most frequent cause of excess leakage through a newly installed Hydro Gate Cast Iron Slide Gate is improper installation and/or failure to make final adjustments before the gate is put into operation. When you encounter this problem, first verify that Hydro Gate's installation instructions have been carefully followed and that final adjustment and greasing have been accomplished.
  • Page 32 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Troubleshooting Tips for Hydro Gate Cast Iron Slide Gates Symptom Cause Remedy Gate not completely closed or Remove foreign material. Check seal for permanent bottom seal out of adjustment or damage and possible replacement. debris under seal or damage of seal.
  • Page 33 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Symptom Cause Remedy Loosen the bolts in the area of the leak. The frame will usually spring back. Check the seating face with a .004-inch gauge. Check the wedge adjustment. Shim as required between the gate frame and wall.
  • Page 34 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Troubleshooting Tips for Hydro Gate Cast Iron Slide Gates Symptom Cause Remedy Stem Bends Improper stem guide placement or • Check stem guide spacing and alignment excessive force on operator • Contact Hydro Gate for new stem Excess Force Is Required Dry and/or misaligned stem or Lubricated Stem or...
  • Page 35 Long-Term Storage Instructions for Cast Iron Slide Gates, Lifts, Stems, and Accessories 1. Gate assemblies must be stored horizontally and flat, with the backside (flange side) down. The storage area must be flat, graded, comprised of compacted soil, concrete, or asphalt. Storage on uneven surfaces can cause permanent distortion of the gate, creating installation problems.
  • Page 36 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Exploded View Series 560 Standard Bottom Configuration Item Standard Bottom Configuration Part List Frame Side Wedge Block Top & Bottom Wedge Dovetail Bronze Seating Faces (Frames 7 Slide) Standard Bottom Slide Side Wedge Top & Bottom Wedge Hook Side Wedge Faster Set Top &...
  • Page 37 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Item Description QTY. Lift Nut Ball Trust Bearing Keeper ID Tag Zerk Fitting Pedestal Screw, Hex Head 5/8-11 x 2 1/2 Washer, Flat 5/8 Washer, Lock 5/8 Nut, Hex 5/8-11 Ø 18, Ø 24 Or Ø 30 Handweel Nut, Hex 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 Screw, Square Head 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 Stop Nut...
  • Page 38 CAST IRON SLIDE GATES Maintenance Item Description QTY. Lift Nut Thrust Washer/Race Thrust Bearing O-Ring O-Ring Spigot Ring IB Gearbox ID Tag Pedestal AWWA 2" Square Crank Adapter Set Screw, 3/8-16 x 3/8 Ø 30" or Ø 24" Handwheel Set Screw, Square Head Arm Crank 15"...

  • Page 39: Spare Parts

    INTERNATIONAL – 1.423.490.9555 – www.mueller-international.com – international@muellercompany.com Henry Pratt Company, LLC b/b/a Hydro Gate (Hydro Gate) Mueller refers to one or more of Mueller Water Products, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“MWP”), and its subsidiaries. MWP and each of its subsidiaries are legally separate and independent entities when providing products and services.