
FLOW-TEK SERIES 19 SEGMENTED BALL VALVE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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16.0 SEAT REPLACEMENT
(S19 ASME 600)
NOTICE
These instructions apply to resilient seat and metal seat designs.
16.1
Removing the Seat
16.1.1 The valve must be removed from the pipeline. (Refer to section
Removing Valve From Pipeline
.)
16.1.2 Rotate the segment so that it does not touch the seat (i.e.,
beyond operating 90 degrees.)
16.1.3 Tap the seat with a soft spindle all around the circumference
through the upstream bore until the seat is pushed from the seat
pocket into the valve body.
16.1.4 Rotate the segment so that the seat may be removed from the
body through the downstream bore.
16.2
Installing the Seat
16.2.1 Remove any burrs, round off the edges using a fine abrasive
paper, and clean the flow port carefully prior to installing the seat.
16.2.2 Place the seat o-ring onto the seat.
16.2.3 Lubricate the flow port, seat, seat o-ring, and the seat spring(s)
with a volatile, light lubricant.
NOTE
: Ensure the lubricant is compatible with the process
medium. (Prior to using any lubricant, review the product safety
data sheet for compatibility and safety protocols.)
16.2.4 Place the seat spring on the seat.
16.2.5 Place the seat assembly into the body.
NOTE:
When the valve is opened, the ends of the spring must be
by the V-shaped opening of the segment.
16.2.6 Check that the spring angles extend to the control face.
16.2.7 Place a screwdriver on each visible spring angle to compress and
move the spring into the seat pocket spring groove.
16.2.8 Rotate the segment 180° clockwise and press the remaining
spring angles into the seat pocket spring groove.
16.2.9 Use a plastic spindle to ensure that the seat is correctly placed
and can move freely.
16.3
Seat Test
16.3.1 After reassembly, perform a seat test to ensure proper operation.
Figure 12:
Flow port in body that
houses the seat & spring.
Figure 11:
Segment position during
seat replacement.
Figure 14:
Spring position.
Figure 13:
Seat placement.