9650 Valve Series
Installation and Maintenance Manual
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OVERVIEW
1.1
AUTOMATIC VALVES
The FPS automatic valve assembly consists of an FPS Fire-Safe Ball Valve, FPS Rack & Pinion/Scotch Yoke Type Spring
Return or Double-Acting Actuator, ASCO Solenoid Control Valve and FPS Rotary Type Limit Switch.
Available Certifications:
CSA 6.5-2000/ANSI Z21.21-2015 – Automatic Valves for Gas Appliances
CGA 3.9-M94 – Automatic Safety Shut-off Gas Valves
CSA – Commercial / Industrial (C/I)
API 607 4th Edition Fire Safe
FM Class 7400 – Liquid and Gas Safety Shutoff Valves
The following sections of this manual discuss in detail the individual components which comprise the automated
valve assembly.
1.1.1
Definition
Automatic valves are available in both normally open and normally closed variations. The assembly is comprised of
the same parts for normally open and normally closed valves so it is imperative to follow assembly procedures
properly and take care while assembling the valve.
Normally closed valves fail to a closed position when power is lost to the automatic valve.
Normally open valves fail to an open position when power is lost to the automatic valve.
1.2
MANUAL VALVES
FPS manual valves may be supplied as CSA/API approved for use with natural gas or propane, or the valves may be
supplied without specific approvals.
Available Certifications:
API 607 4th Edition Fire Safe
CSA Interim Requirement No.60 – Lever Operated Gas Shut-Off Valves
CSA 3.16-15
Section 6 of this manual details and discusses the specifications of the ball valves, and their maintenance.
