Operation and Maintenance Manual

FLS Gate Valve with Double

Acting Hydraulic Actuator

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All the information contained in this manual is the exclusive property

of Cameron. Any reproduction or use of the calculations, drawings,
photographs, procedures or instructions, either expressed or implied,
is forbidden without the written permission of Cameron or its authorized agent.

Initial Release A1
December 1992
Revision A2
September 1998

Copyright 1998 all rights reserved

by
Cooper Cameron Corporation
Cameron Division
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PREFACE
The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunction with the requirements and recommendations outlined in API
Specifications. Any repairs to the equipment covered by this book
should be done by an authorized Cameron service representative.
Cameron will not be responsible for loss or expense resulting from
any failure of equipment or any damage to any property or injury or
death to any person resulting in whole or in part from repairs performed by other than authorized Cameron personnel. Such unauthorized repairs shall also serve to terminate any contractual or other
warranty, if any, on the equipment and may also result in the equipment no longer meeting applicable requirements.
File copies of this manual are maintained. Revisions and/or additions
will be made as deemed necessary by Cameron. The drawings in this
book are not drawn to scale, but the dimensions are accurate.
This book covers a Cameron gate valve with actuator.

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CONTENTS

Page
I. ILLUSTRATIONS AND PARTS LISTS

II. INSPECTION

10

III. INSTALLATION

10

IV. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

10

A. Operation

10

B. Maintenance

12

V. TROUBLESHOOTING

14

VI. SERVICE AND REPAIR

15

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A. Assembly Procedure

15

B. Stem Packing Replacement

21

C. Ordering Replacement Parts

23

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9

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27

20

23

19

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21

25
24

39

26
29
31
40

34
30

32 (Sub-Assembly)
33
35

26

11

22

37

23
38
36

2-1/16" 10,000 psi WP FLS Tailrod Hydraulic

Gate Valve With Bolt On Stuffing Box
Ref SK-11573-01
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SD-017248

Parts List: 2-1/16" 10,000 psi WP FLS Tailrod Hydraulic Gate Valve
W/Bolt-on Stuffing Box
Item

Qty

Description

1
*2
*3
4
5
6
7
*8
*9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
*17
*18
*19
*20
21
*22
*23
24
25
26
27
*28
29
30
*31
*32
33
34
35
36
*37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
6
6
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
8
8
2
1
1
1
2
1
8
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4.60 lb

Locking Screw
O-Ring (Adjusting Nut)
Back-Up Ring (Adjusting Nut)
Adjusting Nut
Fitting, Grease (Adjusting Nut)
Pin, Centering
Screw, Socket Head Set (Center Pin to Stem)
O-Ring, (Piston & Heads)
Back-Up Ring, (Piston & Heads)
Screw, Socket Head Set (Cylinder Head to Adjusting Nut)
Cylinder Head
Stud, (Cylinder Head Tie Down)
Nut, Heavy Hex (Cylinder Head Tie Down)
Cylinder
Nut, Elastic Stop (Piston Lock)
Piston
O-Ring, (Stem to Piston & Gland)
Back-Up Ring, (Stem to Piston & Gland)
O-Ring, (Gland to Head)
Back-Up Ring (Gland to Head)
Packing Gland
Packing (Bonnet & Stuffing Box)
Ring, Back-Up (Bonnet & Stuffing Box)
Bonnet with Lower Cylinder Head
Stud, (Bonnet)
Nut, Heavy Hex (Bonnet)
Fitting, Grease (Bonnet & Stuffing Box)
Ring Gasket (Bonnet)
Stem
Stem, Balancing
Sub-Assembly, Seat & Seals
Gate
Retainer Plate
Stud (Stuffing Box)
Nut, Heavy Hex (Stuffing Box)
Stuffing Box, Bolt-On
Ring Gasket (Stuffing Box)
Body
Protector & Indicator Stem
Pin, Dowel
Adapter Pipe (Cylinder OD)
Fitting, Grease (Bonnet)
Nameplate (Body)
Nameplate (Cylinder OD)
Grease, Standard Valve Lubricant

45

Accessory Item
Handwheel
*Recommended Spare Part

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11

41
10

15

16

18

41

17

17

14

18

19

20

25

42

26

21
23

27

22

24
28
29

43
31
(Sub-Assy)

38

40

32

33
o

(Shown 90 Out Of Position) 27

37
22
35

23

34
36
39

30

3-1/16" 10,000 psi WP Tailrod Hydraulic

Gate Valve With Bolt-On Stuffing Box
Ref SK-11573-02
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SD-017249

Parts List: 2-1/16" 10,000 psi WP FLS Tailrod Hydraulic Gate Valve
W/Bolt-on Stuffing Box
Item

Qty

Description

1
*2
*3
4
5
6
7
*8
*9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
*17
*18
*19
*20
21
*22
*23
24
25
26
27
*28
29
30
*31
*32
33
34
35
36
*37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
1
6
6
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
8
8
2
1
1
1
2
1
8
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4.60 lb

Locking Screw
O-Ring (Adjusting Nut)
Back-Up Ring (Adjusting Nut)
Adjusting Nut
Fitting, Grease (Adjusting Nut)
Pin, Centering
Screw, Socket Head Set (Center Pin to Stem)
O-Ring, (Piston & Heads)
Back-Up Ring, (Piston & Heads)
Screw, Socket Head Set (Cylinder Head to Adjusting Nut)
Cylinder Head
Stud, (Cylinder Head Tie Down)
Nut, Heavy Hex (Cylinder Head Tie Down)
Cylinder
Nut, Elastic Stop (Piston Lock)
Piston
O-Ring, (Stem to Piston & Gland)
Back-Up Ring, (Stem to Piston & Gland)
O-Ring, (Gland to Head)
Back-Up Ring (Gland to Head)
Packing Gland
Packing (Bonnet & Stuffing Box)
Ring, Back-Up (Bonnet & Stuffing Box)
Bonnet with Lower Cylinder Head
Stud, (Bonnet)
Nut, Heavy Hex (Bonnet)
Fitting, Grease (Bonnet & Stuffing Box)
Ring Gasket (Bonnet)
Stem
Stem, Balancing
Sub-Assembly, Seat & Seals
Gate
Retainer Plate
Stud (Stuffing Box)
Nut, Heavy Hex (Stuffing Box)
Stuffing Box, Bolt-On
Ring Gasket (Stuffing Box)
Body
Protector & Indicator Stem
Pin, Dowel
Adapter Pipe (Cylinder OD)
Fitting, Grease (Bonnet)
Nameplate (Body)
Nameplate (Cylinder OD)
Grease, Standard Valve Lubricant

45

Accessory Item
Handwheel
*Recommended Spare Part

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II. INSPECTION
A. Inspect the ring grooves for pitting and other visible damage. If defects are
found, contact Cameron personnel for repair work.
B. Actuator Inspection
1. Attach a temporary supply line to the close NPT port in the lower end of the
cylinder.
2. Apply 50 to 150 psi gas or hydraulic supply pressure to the cylinder.
3. Inspect the valve bore to ensure that the gate bore is properly aligned. If it
is not fully open, contact a Cameron service representative.
4. Release the supply pressure.
5. If the valve does not stroke smoothly or if a leak is detected, see Part V or
contact a Cameron representative.
III. INSTALLATION
The Cameron FLS with double acting hydraulic actuator operates properly when
installed in any orientation. The valve is a bi-directional sealing design.
IV. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
A. Operation
The double acting hydraulic actuator on a FLS gate valve requires operating
pressure within the range of 1500 to 3000 psi. Pressurizing the upper port
(farthest from the valve)closes the valve. Pressurizing the lower port (closest
to the valve) opens the valve.
The valve will remain in position after release of actuator pressure due to the
balanced stem design (lower stem balances pressure thrust on upper stem),
and the actuator does not contain springs. Stem packings at the upper and
lower stems seal line pressure. However, should some leakage occur past
the upper stem packing, a vent port and seals above the vent will prevent line
pressure from entering the actuator.
The required operating pressure for the double acting actuator is usually
much lower than published minimum of 1500 psi. That value takes into account fouling of the valve by drilling fluids, etc., and is not expected to represent the normal situation. The actuator has a maximum rated working
pressure of 3000 psi.
Hydraulic oils or water that contains a water soluble lubricant (Cameron lubricant 590X) can be used as the operating fluid. 590X protects the hydraulic
system and has good flow characteristics. Add an appropriate amount of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) for freeze protection of water based fluid.
The valve lower stem indicates valve position, viewed through slots in the
lower stem protector/indicator. When the valve is open, the lower stem is up
(towards the valve body). When the valve is closed, the lower stem is down
(away from the valve body).
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1. The manual locking screw may be used to close the valve when hydraulic
operating pressure is not available and there is little or no pressure in the
valve.
2. The manual locking screw may also be used to lock the valve in the closed
position.
a. Apply hydraulic pressure to the actuator (closing port cylinder port
farthest from the valve) to close the valve.
b. Release hydraulic pressure from the actuator.
c. Turn the locking screw handwheel clockwise (to the right) until it firmly
contacts the centering pin on the piston.
3. To unlock and open a closed valve:
a. Turn the locking screw counterclockwise (to the left) until the locking
screw shoulder contacts the adjusting nut.
b. Apply hydraulic pressure to the actuator (opening port, cylinder port
closest to the valve) to open the valve.
c. Release hydraulic pressure from the actuator.

Note: Actuator internal stops absorb piston force at both ends of the stroke to limit gate
travel. In the fully closed position, the piston contacts the stem packing gland in the
bonnet. The piston contacts the adjusting adapter in the upper cylinder head when
the valve is fully open.

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B. Maintenance
1. Maintenance Schedule
The following maintenance checklist covers normal or routine service. More
frequent maintenance may be necessary for unusual or more adverse
conditions.
NORMAL CHRISTMAS TREE SERVICE
COMPONENT
Body

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

SERVICE INTERVAL

Lubricate

10 Cycles**

UNUSUAL TEMPORARY SERVICE - CEMENT THROUGH ACIDIZE THROUGH - OTHER UNUSUAL SERVICE
COMPONENT

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

SERVICE INTERVAL

Body

Lubricate*

Prior to Service

Body

Flush with Appropriate

Neutralizing Fluid

After Service

Body

Lubricate*

After Flush

CHOKE MANIFOLD SERVICE

COMPONENT

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

SERVICE INTERVAL

Valve Assembly

Pressure Test

1 Week

Valve Assembly

Flush with Appropriate

Neutralizing Fluid, Operate, and
Lubricate*

1 Month***

*The valve is lubricated through a grease fitting located on the actuator bonnet. Recommended lubricants and
amounts are shown below.
**One cycle equals opening and closing the valve one time. The service interval can vary according to application,
fluids used, and well conditions.
***Periodic maintenance must also be performed after every kick or other conditions when drilling fluids have
been processed through the valve.

2. Recommended lubricants
For optimum performance, only Cameron valve lubricants should be used.

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MASTER LUBRICATION CHART

Lubricant
Name

Mineral 700149 700667 700668 700669 700670

Spirits

Arctic

NS-14

Mineral 700123 700671 700672 700673 700674

Spirits

Diesel
Resistant

SS-14 or
TS-41

G G

Alcohol 700150 700675 700676 700677 700678

High
Temperature

HT-14

Mineral 700217 700679 700680 700681 700682

Spirits

High
Temperature

Moly 101

Mineral 710194
Spirits

E - Excellent
G- Good

400 lb Drum

120 lb Drum

Very High CO2

25 lb Pail

With Gas Well Condensates

CI-14 or
TF-41

5 lb Can

With H2S (Sour Crude or Gas)

Standard

(Per Pound)

High Temp. RT to +650 F

Quantities (By Part Number)

Available on a Standard Order Basis

Diesel

Solvent

Low Temp. to -75 F

Operational Properties

Standard Crude

Service

F - Fair
P - Poor
Example for Ordering: Order Part Number 700672 for 25 lb of NS-14

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3. Amount of lubricant required:

Bore Size
(in.)

Pressure
Rating

Lubricant Volume
Required (cu in.)

Lubricant Weight
(lb)

113/16
21/16
29/16
29/16
31/8
31/16
31/16
41/8
41/16
51/8
51/8
61/8
63/8

All
All
To 10,000
15,000
To 5000
10,000
15,000
To 5000
10,000
5000
10,000
To 5000
To 5000

38
43
79
93
114
114
155
245
243
312
461
583
583

1.5
1.7
3.2
3.7
4.6
4.6
6.2
9.8
9.7
12.5
18.5
23.3
23.3

Approximate Follower
Plate Travel (in.)

.5
.7
1.3
1.6
1.9
1.9
2.6
4.2
4.1
5.3
7.8
9.9
9.9
SD-4130

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V. TROUBLESHOOTING
A. Valve Troubleshooting Chart:
Malfunction
Well pressure leaks
past valve.

Cause
Valve gate and seat
assembly leaks or is
installed improperly.

Line fluid leaks between Bonnet gasket leaks.

valve body and bonnet.
Valve does not close.

Corrective Action
Disassemble the valve
and replace or reinstall
the gate and/or seat.
Tighten the bonnet nuts.
If leak persists, replace
the bonnet gasket.

Inadequate operating Apply 1500 to 3000 psi

pressure
to the actuator close
port.
Excessive friction on Lubricate the valve.
gate.
Hydrates or ice in valve
body.

Valve does not open.

Warm the valve body to

melt hydrates or ice.

Inadequate operating Apply 1500 to 3000 psi

pressure.
to the actuator open
port.
Valve held closed by T u r n l o c k i n g s c r e w
h a n d wh e e l c o u nt e rmanual locking screw.
clockwise full stroke.
Excessive friction on Lubricate the valve.
gate.
Hydrates or ice in valve Warm the valve body to
body.
melt hydrates or ice.

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B. Actuator Troubleshooting Chart:

Malfunction

Cause

Corrective Action

Adjusting nut-to-locking Remove and

disassemble manual
screw O-ring leaks
locking screw assembly
and replace O-ring.
Remove manual locking
A ct u a t o r f l u id l e aks Bonnet or adjusting
screw assembly, upper
around upper or lower nut-to-cylinder
cylinder head and
end of cylinder.
O-ring leaks.
cylinder. Replace Orings.
Actuator fluid leaks
Piston OD or ID O-ring Remove manual locking
screw assembly, upper
past piston.
leaks.
cylinder head, cylinder,
and piston. Replace
O-rings.
Actuator fluid leaks out Packing gland OD or ID Bleed all pressure from
valve or backseat
through bonnet relief
O-ring leaks.
actuator stem against
fitting.
bonnet. Disassemble
actuator. Remove
packing gland and
replace O-rings.
Actuator fluid leaks
around locking screw.

VI. SERVICE AND REPAIR

A. Assembly Procedure

Notes:

Refer to the engineering bill of material for the valve components and valve
assembly drawing.
Prior to actual assembly, thoroughly clean all parts. Do not use chlorinated
solvents on elastomers.
Apply assembly grease to threads and seal surfaces of all components prior
to assembly. Use the grease specified on the bill of material.
1. If applicable, install the locating pins (knurled end first) into the two holes in
the bonnet face and stuffing box face of the body. Take care not to upset
the outside diameter of the pins.
2. Apply thread dope to the class 3 threaded ends of the bonnet and stuffing
box studs and install the studs into their threaded holes in the bonnet face
and stuffing box face of the body.
3. Coat the bonnet and stuffing box seal bores and the lower head seal bore
with grease.

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4. 2000-10,000 psi WP:

Apply Teflon tape to the 1/2 inch NPT male grease fitting threads and install
a grease fitting in the bonnet flange grease port and the stuffing box flange
grease port. Thread the caps on the fittings hand-tight.
15,000 psi WP:
Install a metal-sealing grease fitting in the bonnet and in the stuffing box
and make up the fittings with approximately 100 ft lb of torque. Do not use
Teflon tape on the threads. Thread the caps on the fittings hand-tight.
5. 2000-5000 psi WP:
Install the seal ring in the groove in the face of the stuffing box, using a light
coat of grease to secure it.
10,000-15,000 psi WP:
Apply a very light coat of grease or a coat of light oil to the stuffing box seal
ring and install it in the groove in the body face marked Stuffing Box.
6. Slide the stuffing box over the studs on the bottom of the body. The grease
fitting must be 90 to the valve bore.
7. Install the stuffing box nuts and tighten them evenly per Table I.
Table I: Recommended Stuffing Box Stud Bolt Torque

Bolt Size

Torque (ft-lb N m)

3/4" - 10 UNC

200 (270)

7/8" - 9 UNC

300 (410)

1" - 8 UNC

475 (645)

1-1/8" - 8UN

675 (915)

1-1/4" - 8 UN

950 (1290)

1-3/8" - 8 UN

1275 (1730)

1-1/2" - 8UN

1675 (2270)

1-5/8" - 8UN

2150 (2915)

1-3/4" - 8UN

2700 (3660)

8. Apply grease to the retainer plate and place it in the bottom of the valve
cavity against the face of the stuffing box.

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9. Install the balance stem in the lower gate neck:

Thread and Pin Connection:
Thread the stem counterclockwise into the gate neck until it stops against
the shoulder. Turn the stem clockwise 1/8 to 3/8 turn until the pin can be
inserted through the gate neck to lock the stem in place.
Pin-Only Connection:
Install the stem in the gate neck, align the pin holes, and insert the pin.
10. Peen over the edges of the hole in two places on each side of the gate neck
to retain the pin.
11. Coat lip seal rings with 30 wt. oil and install in the seat grooves. Apply a
coating of 30 wt. oil to the body counterbores. Apply a coat of grease to the
OD and front seal faces of the seats (no grease should be on the back faces
where the lip seals sit). Install the seats into the body counterbores in the
cylindrical cavity. The face of the seat with the installed lip seals must be
installed against the seal surface of the body counterbore.

Note: If 30 wt. oil is not available, a very light coat of grease may be used, but no buildup
of grease on the body counterbore or between the two lip seals can be tolerated,
as this could damage parts on assembly.
12. Inspect the leading edge of the gate, which wedges between the seats, for
any sharp edges. Verify the lead-in chamfer is smooth and has the proper
surface finish.
13. Apply valve grease to both faces and lead-in edge of the gate.
14. Apply grease to the balance stem.
15. Install the gate into the body cavity between the seats taking care to prevent
damage to the seats and gate, and making certain that the balance stem is
inserted through the retainer plate and into the stuffing box. Due to the
preload of the seats against the gate, it may be necessary to drive the gate
in with a rubber mallet.
16. Tap the gate down lightly until the balance stem backseats in the stuffing
box.
17. Thread the actuator stem counterclockwise into the upper gate neck.
18. 2000-5000 psi WP:
Install the seal ring in the groove in the face of the bonnet, using a light coat
of grease to secure it.
10,000-15,000 psi WP:
Apply a very light coat of grease or a coat of light oil to the bonnet seal ring
and install it in the groove in the body face marked bonnet.

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19. Slide the bonnet sub-assembly over the bonnet studs and the stem. The
grease fitting must be 90 to the valve bore.
20. Install the bonnet nuts and snug them up with a hand wrench. Do not use
a hammer wrench or impact wrench at this point. Without the packings
installed, the vibration could cause damage to the stem and balance stem
seal diameters.
21. For J, U, or varipak stem packings, apply grease to the packing. Slip the
shorter of the two packing installation sleeves over the end of the balance
stem.
22. Install the packing over the installation sleeve and into the stuffing box,
making certain that the rounded nose of J or U packing or the cupped
end (containing the metal springs) of the varipak faces the valve body. For
HT-20 stem packing, see the bill of material for packing installation procedure.
23. Remove the packing installation sleeve and drive the packing into the
stuffing box until the stem protector can be fully made up.
24. Install the backup ring (if applicable) over the end of the balance stem and
into the stuffing box seal bore against the packing.
25. Thread the stem protector into the stuffing box and make up the protector
with approximately 200 ft-lb torque.
26. Install the O-rings and backup rings in the two grooves in the packing gland.
The backup rings will be on the sides of the grooves nearest the valve body.
Lightly grease the O-rings and backup rings.
27. For J, U, or varipak stem packings, apply grease to the packing. Apply
grease to the actuator stem and slide the longer of the two packing
installation sleeves over the end of the stem.
28. Install the packing over the installation sleeve and into the bonnet, making
certain that the rounded nose of the J or U packing or the cupped end
(containing the metal springs) of the varipak faces the valve body. For HT-20
stem packing, see the bill of material for packing installation procedure.
29. Remove the packing installation sleeve and drive the packing into the
bonnet until the packing gland can be fully made up.
30. Thread the packing gland into the bonnet and make it up with approximately
200 ft-lb of torque.
31. Tighten the bonnet nuts evenly to torque values per Table II on page 20.
32. Install the O-ring and backup ring on the lower head. The backup ring will
be on the side of the groove nearest the valve body. Lightly grease the
O-ring and backup ring.
33. Install the O-ring and backup rings on the piston. Lightly grease the rings.

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34. Rotate the actuator stem counterclockwise until it stops in the gate neck.
35. Tap the top of the actuator stem to assure that the balance stem is
backseated.
36. Thread the piston on the actuator stem and stop it approximately 1/2" from
the lower head.
37. Install the locknut loosely on the actuator stem above the piston and again
tap the top of the actuator stem with a rubber mallet to assure the balance
stem is backseated and make sure the actuator stem is rotated counterclockwise until stopped in the gate neck.
38. Rotate the actuator stem clockwise 1/8 turn.
39. With a wrench on the flats at the top of the actuator stem to prevent stem
rotation, rotate the piston clockwise until it contacts with packing gland, then
rotate the piston 1/4 turn further clockwise. This pulls the balancing stem
off backseat the proper distance.
40. Prevent the actuator stem and piston from rotating and make up the locknut
to the top of the piston to approximately 100 ft-lb of torque.
41. Install the centering pin and lock it to the actuator stem with a set screw.
42. Install the cylinder head tiedown studs in the lower cylinder head. The studs
should extend no more than one thread below the flange.
43. Install the cylinder over the piston onto the lower cylinder head (either end
first - the cylinder is symmetrical). Align the ports with the bonnet grease
fitting.
44. Install the O-ring and backup ring onto the adjusting nut.
45. Install the lockscrew-to-adjusting nut O-ring and backup ring.
46. Install the grease fitting in the upper OD of the adjusting nut. Use Teflon
tape.
47. Thoroughly grease the lockscrew threads and install the lockscrew in the
adjusting nut. Turn the lockscrew counterclockwise until it stops against the
internal shoulder.
48. Install the adjusting nut into the upper cylinder head.
49. Install the adjusting nut-cylinder head assembly over the studs onto the
cylinder.
50. Install and evenly tighten nuts on the cylinder head studs. Apply recommended torque per step 7.
51. Connect actuating lines to the cylinder.
52. Apply no more than 300 psi actuating pressure to the open port to move
the piston to its outer limit. The gate will be stopped against the bonnet.

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53. While maintaining cylinder pressure, rotate the adjusting nut clockwise until
the adjusting nut contacts the piston. Make sure the locking screw is fully
retracted.
54. Bleed off pressure from the open port.
55. Apply pressure to the close port to move the piston down. Bleed off
pressure.
56. Rotate the adjusting nut 1/8 additional turn clockwise.
57. Apply pressure to the open port.
58. Check for gate bore alignment.
59. If not correct, repeat steps 53 through 57 by resetting adjusting nut.
Table II: Recommended Bonnet Stud Torque
Valve Size
13

1 /16" 10,000
13

1 /16" 15,000
1

2 /16" 2000
1

2 /16" 3000/5000
1

2 /16" 10,000
1

2 /16" 15,000
9

2 /16" 2000
9

2 /16" 3000/5000
9

2 /16" 10,000
9

2 /16" 15,000
1

3 /8" 2000
1

3 /8" 3000
1

3 /8" 5000
1

3 /16" 10,000
1

3 /16" 15,000
1

4 /16 2000
1

4 /16" 3000
1

4 /16" 5000
1

4 /16" 10,000
1

5 /8" 5000
1

5 /8" 10,000
1

6 /8"/6 /8" 2000

6 /8"/6 /8" 3000
6 /8"/6 /8" 5000

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Bonnet Stud Size - TPI

Recc. Stud Torque

ft-lb (Nm)

1.125-8

675 (915)

1.250-8

950 (1290)

.625-11

115 (160)

.875-9

300 (410)

1.125-8

675 (915)

1.250-8

950 (1290)

.750-10

200 (270)

1.000-8

475 (645)

1.250-8

950 (1290)

1.500-8

1675 (2270)

.750-10

200 (270)

.875-9

300 (410)

1.125-8

675 (915)

1.250-8

950 (1290)

1.500-8

1675 (2270)

.875-9

300 (410)

1.125-8

675 (915)

1.250-8

950 (1290)

1.625-8

2150 (2915)

1.375-8

1275 (1730)

1.375-8

1275 (1730)

1.000-8

475 (645)

1.125-8

675 (915)

1.375-8

1275 (1730)

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B. Stem Packing Replacement

1. With the valve in the closed position, bleed down the actuator cylinder
pressure on both the opening and closing sides of the piston.
2. Remove the upper cylinder head, the cylinder head studs, and the cylinder.
3. Remove the piston lock nut. If the valve is equipped with a manual locking
screw, the centering pin must be removed prior to removal of the lock nut.
4. Remove the piston by rotating it counter-clockwise and threading it from the
stem.
5. Put a wrench on the stem flats and turn the stem clockwise (12 to 34 turns,
depending on valve size) until it comes to a full stop. The valve is now
backseated in the
bonnet and in the
Bonnet
Grease
lo we r
b o dy.
1/8" Diameter Pin
Fitting
Check the posiCap
tion of the lower
Pressure
Pressure
In Bonnet
Bleed By
stem.
6. Test the effectiveness of both
backseats.

Grease Fitting Body

SD-10268-99

Figure 1: Low Pressure Grease Fitting (SD-10268-99)

a. Valves rated up to 10,000 psi working pressure. Refer to Figure 1.

1) Remove the grease fitting cap.
2) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8"
diameter by 3/4" long pin into the run of the fitting.
3) Replace the cap slowly until the ball in the fitting is unseated and
the pressure trapped by the backseating process is released.
4) If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, the backseat if
effective. Proceed to step 7.
5) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.
a) Backseat the valve again. Repeat steps 1 through 5.
b) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, contact a Cameron
representative.
b. Valves rated at 15,000 psi working pressure and above. Refer to figure
2.

Note: The standard grease fitting for 15,000 psi WP FLS valves is a special metal-sealing,
high pressure fitting, containing a check valve. The bonnet port housing this fitting
is a special preparation without pipe threads which accepts only this type of fitting.
Important:

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1) Remove the
grease fitting
cap.

Grease
Fitting
Body

Bonnet

Grease
Fitting
Cap

Pressure

2) Pla c e
a
In Bonnet
wr e n c h o n
Pressure
Bleed By
the
h ex
Grease Fitting Gland
SD-10267-99
Hex
Figure 2: High Pressure Grease Fitting (SD-10267-99)
prepa ration
of the fitting gland and back out the fitting approximately one turn.
This procedure unseats the metal seal and vents any pressure on
the fitting.
3) If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, the backseat is
effective. Proceed to step 7.
4) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.
a) Backseat the valve again. Repeat steps 1 through 5.
b) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, contact a Cameron
representative.
7. Remove the stem protector from the bottom of the body and the packing
gland from the lower cylinder head on the bonnet.
8. Attach a grease gun to the fitting in the bonnet or lower stuffing box flange
and pump packing out of the stuffing box with grease.
9. Clean grease from the upper and lower stuffing box so that a hydraulic
lock will not prevent installing new packing. Inspect the stuffing box to
determine that the bore is clean, and not pitted or scored. Inspect stems to
ensure that the surface is free of burrs and pits.
10. Apply a light coat of grease to stems, stuffing box bores, and stem packings.
Install new stem packings per part VI.A.21 through 30 on page 18.
11. Using a wrench on the piston stem flats, thread the stem counter-clockwise
(same number of turns counted in step 5 above) until it comes to a full stop.
Upper stem is now off back seat. Holding the stem with a wrench on the
stem flats so that it cannot turn, thread the piston onto the upper stem until
the counterbore in the bottom side of the piston bumps the top of the packing
gland. Make up another 1/8 turn. The lower stem is now off backseat, and
the lower stop in the piston stroke is set.
12. Replace the cylinder, cylinder studs and nuts, and upper cylinder head.
Loosen the set screws in the upper cylinder head and back out the manual
override two turns.
13. Apply operating pressure to the lower cylinder port to open the valve. Thread
the manual lock screw housing into the cylinder head until it contacts the
piston. Make up the lock screw housing another 1/8 turn and run in set
screws to lock it. Upper piston stop is now set, and the valve is ready for
service.
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C. Ordering Replacement Parts

The only information needed for ordering replacement parts for a Cameron
gate valve is the original valve assembly part number and the description of
the part. The valve assembly part number is stamped on the valve body
nameplate. It is recommended that a description of the valve assembly (size,
pressure, trim) be included as a check on the assembly number, but this is
not necessary if the assembly number is clearly readable.
It is not recommended to order replacement parts by using the part number
off the old part or by referring to a file copy of the valve assembly bill-of-material. If an engineering change has been implemented to the valve assembly to
replace one component part number with another, the only way to ensure getting the updated component is to reference the valve assembly number and
to reference the part by description (gate, seat, stem, etc. Part descriptions
are shown in the parts list, Part I.D.). Cameron personnel can then check the
latest revision of the assembly bill-of-material to obtain the appropriate and
current replacement part number.

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Houston, TX 77251-1212
Ph: 713-939-2211
Fax: 713-939-2611
http://www.coopercameron.com

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