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DKRCI.PI.HS1.A6.ML | 520H6354 | 5
ENGLISH
Often the cover and function module can be 
removed while still assembled (g. 3a), but if 
the internal O-rings stick to the metal surface 
it is necessary to disassemble in 2 steps  
(g. 3b). In both cases the parts can be lifted 
out by the careful use of 2 screwdrivers.
Upon opening and removal of the function 
module:
-  Check that the o-rings on the function  
  module has not been damaged.   
  A valve with a damaged o-ring might not  
  operate according to the specication.
-  The insert and piston assembly can be  
  disassembled according to gure 8b & 8c.  
  Be careful when removing the retaining  
  ring (g. 8b, pos. 6). The retaining ring (g.  
  8b, pos. 6) will be submitted to the force  
 
from the compressed spring (g. 8b, pos. 4).
Be careful not to damage the two 
Seal Seats shown in g. 8b and 8c 
since any deformation of the steel 
surface will lead to malfunction of 
the valve.
-  Check pistons, cylinders and valve plates  
  for wear and scratches and replace if    
 needed.
-  Check that the movement of the pistons  
  and valve seats are free and with low   
 friction.
Replacement of Valve Plates  
(ordinary wear parts)
It is possible to replace the two PTFE valve 
plates (g. 8c, pos. 2 and pos. 5) by following 
g. 9 and these instructions:
Fig. 9a, pos.1 shows a hexagon prole (tool) 
that ts into the female hexagon hole in 
the sealing retainer (pos. 3) of the piston 
assembly of ICLX 50 – 65. 
For ICLX 32 – 40 the corresponding tool has 
to be a hollow hexagon to t onto the male 
hexagon.
As backstop when unscrewing the sealing 
retainer it is recommended to make an 
arrangement of two steel pins that ts into 
the small female hexagon holes of the Allen 
bolts (g. 8c, pos. 9), clamped into a vice (g. 
9a, pos. 2). 
Once the sealing retainer is removed, the 
Valve plate (pos. 4) can be lifted out.
Move the two steel pins (g. 9b, pos. 2) to a 
higher position in the vice to allow the bleed 
piston (g. 9b, pos. 3) to be slided downwards 
and expose a ring of holes (pos. 4).
While there is access to the holes (pos. 4) a 
steel pin (pos. 5) with matching diameter is 
inserted through two opposed holes with 
tool pos. 1 (or similar punched tool) in the 
middle.
Unscrew the main piston (g. 9b, pos. 6).
For disassembling of the last sealing retainer 
it is recommended to utilise a mandrel with 
three point suspension to avoid deformation 
of the surfaces (g. 9c).
Clamp the bleed piston carefully to the 
mandrel at surface pos.1. Block the mandrel 
from rotation and unscrew the sealing 
retainer with a tool (pos. 2) manufactured for 
the purpose.
When the sealing retainer is removed 
the remaining valve plate (pos. 3) can be 
replaced.
Reassembling of the piston assembly is done 
in reverse order. The torque values for the 
dierent joints are shown in g. 9.
Assembly
Remove any dirt from the body before the 
valve is assembled. Check that all channels 
in the valve are not blocked by particles or 
similar.
If possible, apply some refrigeration oil to ease 
the insertion and to protect the o-rings.
Tightening (g. 6)
Tighten the top cover with a torque wrench, to 
the values indicated in the table.
Changing from two step to 
one step function
The ICLX valve is from factory side setup as 
two step function. To change the opening 
characteristics to one step function the 
following step must be completed:
-  Remove the topcover from the valve    
  housing (g. 3). 
–   Change the two bolts (g. 8c, pos. 9), with  
  insert still in the valve housing. 
-   The length of the two bolts corresponds  
  to the desired characteristic of the valve  
  and should be applied according to the  
  table (g. 4).
-   After changing the bolts the valve can be  
 reassembled.
Manual opening device (g. 7)
Normal operation mode
For the valve to operate normally under the 
inuence of the pilot valves the spindle of the 
manual operation device needs to be turned 
fully clockwise until the locking ring (A) sits 
on the top of the packing gland.
Manual forced opening
To manually open the valve the spindle of the 
manual operation device needs to be turned 
fully counter clockwise until hitting the 
mechanical stop.
Commissioning
The time span required to secure full closing 
of the ICLX valve depends on valve size and 
application, and needs to be investigated 
on site. The optimum should be determined 
during commissioning.
Use only original Danfoss parts, including  
O-rings and gaskets for replacement. 
Materials of new parts are certied for the 
relevant refrigerant. 
In cases of doubt, please contact Danfoss. 
Drawings are only for illustration, not for 
dimensioning or construction.