
DeZURIK
APCO CVS-250/250A Swing Check Valves
October 2018
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D12003
Troubleshooting
Condition
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Shaft seal leaks.
Packing is worn. Packing is not
tight.
Replace Packing. Adjust
packing.
Valve leaks excessively from
one side of the disc to the other.
Foreign matter caught between
disc and seat.
Fully open valve to remove
object.
Disc seat is worn or damaged.
Repair disc seat or replace
valve.
Valve leaks at flange joint.
Loose flange bolting.
Tighten flange bolting.
Blown flange gasket.
Replace flange gasket.
Misalignment or damage to field
piping and supports.
Adjust misalignment or repair
piping or supports.
Damaged flange face/s or
improper flange connections.
Repair flange, replace valve
body or adjust flange
connections.
Valve does not fully close.
Object is wedged between seat
and disc.
Fully open valve to remove
object.
Packing Gland is too tight
Loosen packing gland fasteners.
Packing may need to be
replaced if leakage occurs.