
DeZURIK
3-20” BAW AWWA Butterfly Valves
D10386
Page 16
August 2013
Troubleshooting
Condition
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Packing leaks.
Packing is loose.
Adjust packing
See “Packing Adjustment.”
Packing is worn.
Replace Packing.
See “Packing Replacement.”
Valve leaks when closed.
Closed position stop is set
incorrectly.
Adjust closed position stop
Seat is worn or Damaged.
Replace valve.
Sealing edge of disc is worn or
damaged.
Replace disc.
Valve does not fully close.
Object is wedged between seat
and disc.
Fully open valve to
remove object.
Closed position stop is not set
correctly.
Adjust closed position stop.
Valve does not fully open.
Open position stop is not
adjusted correctly.
Adjust open position stop.
Opening and/or closing torque is
excessive.
Bearings, shaft, disc and/or seat
are dirty or worn.
Clean or replace dirty or worn
component(s).
Shaft is bent.
Replace shaft.
Packing gland screws are over-
tightened.
Loosen screws and replace
packing if needed.