Instruction Manual
D500242X012
A31A Cryogenic-Rotary Valve
February 2019
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Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.
Figure 3. Properly Installed Cryogenic Valve
16B5084 / DOC
COLD BOX
TRANSITION
4” ‐ 8” MIN
20
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MIN
Replacing Packing
The A31A Cryogenic valve is designed so the packing can be replaced without removing the valve from the process
pipeline, provided there is no internal pressure. Packing may be PTFE V‐rings or graphite.
Key numbers for the parts in this section may be found in figures 7 and 8.
CAUTION
Tighten the packing flange only enough to prevent shaft leakage. Excessive tightening will only accelerate wear of the
packing and could produce higher torques on the valve than expected.
Usually, packing leakage can be eliminated by merely tightening the hex nuts (key 15) located above the packing
flange while the valve is in the pipeline. However, if leakage continues, replace the packing.
CAUTION
Never use a wrench or pliers on the valve shaft. A damaged shaft could cut the packing and allow leakage.