Val-Matic 14 and Larger Wafer and Lug Style Dual Disc Check Valve User Manual
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VALVE CONSTRUCTION (36”- 60”)
The standard check valve body (1) is constructed of
cast iron. See the specific Materials List submitted
for the order if other than standard iron construction.
The internal metal components are bronze or
stainless steel. The discs (2) and torsion spring (3A
and 3B) are the only moving parts and require no
maintenance or lubrication. The general details of
construction are illustrated in Figure 3.
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The body (1) is either compact wafer style to fit
between two pipe flanges or lug style for bolting to
two pipe flanges. The resilient seat is bonded to the
body and is not adjustable or replaceable in the field.
FIGURE 3. DUAL DISC
®
CHECK VALVE
TABLE 3. CHECK VALVE PARTS LIST
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
MATERIAL
1
Body
Cast
Iron
2
Disc
Bronze
3A,3B
Spring*
Stainless Steel
4A
Hinge Pin
Stainless Steel
4B
Shaft Collar
Stainless Steel
5
Stop Pin
Stainless Steel
6A
Inner Bearing*
Stainless Steel
6B
Outer Bearing* Stainless Steel
7
Hinge Pin Ret.* Steel
8
Stop Pin Ret.*
Steel
9
Stab. Sphere*
Buna-N
10
O-Ring*
Buna-N
*Recommended
Spare
Part
WARNING: Removal of mating flanges
without draining the pipeline may
cause injury or damage to the
valve.