April 2022
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
E-90090007 Rev. 0
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Section 6: Installation
Installation
Method 2:
NOTE:
The following
Method 2
may be used if it is possible to get a hand/wrench into the pedestal
(if so equipped) to turn the stem nut section onto the valve stem. If this is not possible,
then use Method 1 above.
1.
Apply anti-seize to valve stem thread.
2.
Guide and lower the operator over the valve stem until the stem nut section is
about 1 in. away.
3.
Hold the operator in position and slowly extend the drive rod (1) until the stem nut
contacts the valve stem.
4.
Lower the operator while simultaneously retracting the drive rod (1) as you thread
the connector onto the valve stem. Continue this process until contact is made
between the pedestal plate and the valve gear flange.
NOTE:
The valve stem may not remain in a fully extended position due to the weight of the
operator. Threading the connector onto the valve stem will bring the valve stem back to a
fully extended position.
5.
Measurement “
B
” taken in Section 5.2 will provide the required engagement of
the stem nut onto the valve stem.
6.
Once full engagement is achieved, advance the stem nut a half turn to ensure
operator stroke is controlled by internal stop of operator and is not limited by
valve stroke.
7.
When the pedestal plate and the valve gear flange are in contact, make sure
the control assembly/plate is oriented in the required position. Then install the
mounting hardware.
8.
Slowly extend the drive rod. When it is fully extended, verify the connector
can rotate a few degrees. This confirms that the valve travel is controlled by
the internal stop of the operator and operator is not jamming the gate in the
valve body.
9.
Once operator travel is confirmed the setscrews (98) in the connector assembly
can be tightened to lock into position.