Page 2 of 4 I&M No. V_9810_R2
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ASCO Valve, Inc.
50 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 www.ascovalve.com
CAUTION: To protect the solenoid valve, install a strainer
or fi lter suitable for the service involved in the inlet side as
close to the valve as possible. Clean periodically depending
on service conditions. See ASCO Series 8600 and 8601 for
strainers.
ATTENTION : Afi n de protéger l’électrovanne ou
l’actionneur, installer une crépine ou un fi ltre adapté le
plus proche possible en amont de l’électrovanne ou de
l’actionneur. Nettoyer périodiquement le fi ltre en fonction des
conditions d’utilisation. Se référer aux séries 8600 et 8601
pour les crépines.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death,
serious injury or property damage, turn off electrical
power, depressurize valve, and vent fl uid to a safe
area before servicing the valve.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter tous danger de mort,
de blessure grave ou de dommage matériel, avant
d’intervenir sur la vanne, couper le courant, purger la
vanne dans une zone sécurisée.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the valve from the pipeline for
repairs.
Cleaning
All solenoid valves should be cleaned periodically. The time between
cleanings will vary depending on the medium and service conditions.
In general, if the voltage to the coil is correct, sluggish valve operation,
excessive noise or leakage will indicate that cleaning is required. In the
extreme case, faulty valve operation will occur and the valve may fail to
open or close. Clean strainer or fi lter when cleaning the valve.
Preventive Maintenance
• Keep the medium fl owing through the valve as free from dirt and
foreign material as possible.
• While in service, the valve should be operated at least once a month
to ensure proper opening and closing.
• Depending on the medium and service conditions, periodic
inspection of internal valve parts for damage or excessive wear
is recommended. Thoroughly clean all parts. If parts are worn or
damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit.
Causes of Improper Operation
• Incorrect Pressure: Check valve pressure. Pressure to valve must
be within range specifi ed on nameplate.
• Excessive Leakage: Disassemble valve and clean all parts. If parts
are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit.
Valve Disassembly
1. Disassemble valve in an orderly fashion using exploded views
for identifi cation and placement of parts. Refer to Figure 2 for
AC construction; Figure 3 for DC construction.
2. Remove solenoid enclosure. See separate instructions.
• For AC construction (standard or with manual operator), proceed
as follows:
3. For standard construction, remove bonnet screws, solenoid base
sub-assembly
, core spring, core assembly, diaphragm spring,
diaphragm assembly and body gasket from valve body.
4. For manual operator constructions, unscrew solenoid base sub-
assembly fi rst then follow step 3 for removal of parts.
5. For normal maintenance (cleaning) it is not necessary to
disassemble the manual operator unless an ASCO Rebuild Kit
is being installed. To disassemble, remove stem pin, manual
operator stem, stem spring and stem gaskets (2).
• For DC construction (standard or with manual operator), proceed
as follows:
6
.
Unscrew solenoid base sub-assembly fi rst then follow step 3
and 5 for removal of parts.
Note: Diaphragm spring is omitted for DC construction.
7. All Parts are now accessible for cleaning or replacement. If
parts are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild
Kit.
Valve Reassembly
1. Lubricate body gasket and solenoid base gasket with
Xiameter®PMX 200 Silicone Fluid or an equivalent high-grade
silicone fl uid.
2. Lubricate manual operator stem gaskets (2) with Molykote®111
Compound or equivalent high-grade silicone grease.
3. Replace body gasket and diaphragm assembly. Locate bleed hole
in diaphragm assembly approximately 45° from valve outlet.
• For AC construction (standard or with manual operator), proceed
as follows:
4.
Position diaphragm spring on diaphragm assembly
. Be sure large
end of diaphragm spring seats in cup of diaphragm assembly.
For manual operator constructions,small end of diaphragm
spring seats in cup of diaphragm assembly.
5. Install wide end of core spring in core assembly fi rst, closed end
protrudes from top of core assembly.
6. For standard construction, position core assembly with core
spring and solenoid base sub-assembly (integral with bonnet)
over diaphragm spring and diaphragm assembly.
7. Install bonnet screws and hand thread screws as far as possible,
then torque bonnet screws in a crisscross manner to 95 ± 10 in-
lbs [10,7 ± 1,1 Nm].
8. For valve constructions with a manual operator, fi rst install
valve bonnet and bonnet screws as described in step 7.
9. Install solenoid base gasket,core assembly with core spring and
solenoid base sub-assembly.
10. Torque solenoid base sub-assembly to 175 ± 25 in-lbs [19,8 ±
2,8 Nm].
11. For valves with a manual operator proceed as follows:
A. Install two manual operator stem gaskets on stem. Refer to
Step 2 for lubrication instructions.
B. Install stem spring and stem assembly with gaskets into
valve bonnet.
C. Push stem assembly into valve bonnet; align stem pin hole
and install stem pin.
D. Operate manual operator to be sure there is no
misalignment or binding. Then rotate manual operator
stem counterclockwise as far as possible.
• For DC construction (standard or with manual operator), proceed
as follows:
12.
For standard or manual operator constructions, replace valve
bonnet and follow steps 7, 9 and 10. For manual operator
constructions, install core spring in core assembly following
step 5.
13.
Install solenoid. See separate instructions.
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death,
serious injury or property damage, check valve for
proper operation before returning to service. Also
perform internal seat and external leakage tests with a
nonhazardous, noncombustible fl uid.
AVERTISSEMENT: Afi n d’éviter le risque de mort,
de blessure ou de dommage matériel, vérifi er le bon
fonctionnement de l’électrovanne avant de la remettre
en service. Contrôler aussi les fuites externe et interne
avec un fl uide non dangereux.
14. Restore line pressure and electrical power supply to valve.
15. After maintenance is completed, operate the valve a few times
to be sure of proper operation. A metallic click signifi es the
solenoid is operating.
ORDERING INFORMATION
FOR ASCO REBUILD KITS
Parts marked with an asterisk (*) in the exploded view are supplied in
Rebuild Kits. When Ordering Rebuild Kits for ASCO valves, order the
Rebuild Kit number stamped on the valve nameplate. If the number of
the kit is not visible, order by indicating the number of kits required, and
the Catalog Number and Serial Number of the valve(s) for which they
are intended.