Val-Matic 30 and Larger Butterfly Valve With LSA Actuator and External Stops User Manual
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ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
1
Housing
Cast Iron
2
Segment Gear
Bronze or DI
3
Worm
Alloy Steel
4
Cover
Cast Iron
5
Indicator
Cast Iron
6
O-Ring
Buna-N
7
Thrust Bearing
Carbon Steel
8
Bearing
Bronze
9
Shaft
Carbon Steel
10
Gasket
Non-Asbestos
12
Operating Nut
Cast Iron
14
Cover Bolt
Carbon Steel
15
Indicator Bolt
Steel
17
Locating Pin
Steel
18
Worm Pin
Steel
19
Spring Pin
Steel
20
Stop Screw
Steel
21
Jam Nut
Steel
22
Plug
Steel
23
Oil Seal
Steel & Rubber
30
Spur Gear
Cast Iron
31
Grease
EP-2
32
Worm Spacer
Steel
8. Reinstall actuator mounting plates. Clean off all
grease from the surfaces of the actuator mounting
surfaces.
9. With valve in the closed position, place actuator
over valve and reinsert key (14).
10. Finally, with valve closed, install cover on actuator
indicating “Closed".
FIGURE 8. GEAR ACTUATOR CONSTRUCTION
TABLE 5. WORM GEAR PARTS LIST
WORM GEAR ACTUATOR MAINTENANCE: A typical
worm gear actuator is shown in Figure 8 and consists
of a worm (3) mounted on an input shaft (9). The
worm engages a segment gear (2). When the worm is
turned, it drives the segment gear through 90
of
rotation. The rotation of the segment gear is displayed
by the top indicator (5). The gears are lubricated with
EP2 grease in a cast iron housing (1). The open and
closed positions of the segment gear (2) are controlled
by the end position stop bolts (20). The stops can be
adjusted by loosening the lock nut (21) and rotating the
bolts (20).
The gearbox is factory lubricated and sealed. No
regular maintenance is required. If difficult operation is
observed, the cover can be removed and the unit
inspected for wear. All moving parts should be coated
with grease. The grease should have an even and
smooth consistency. If needed, coat all moving parts
with an EP-2 grease such as Mobil Mobilux EP2.
Buried units should be packed 90% with grease.
TRAVELING NUT ACTUATOR MAINTENANCE: A
typical traveling nut actuator is shown in Figure 9 and
consists of a threaded nut (12) which travels back and
forth on a threaded stem (14). The stem is lubricated
with EP2 grease in a cast iron housing (1). The nut, in