Flowserve Argus EK Series User Manual

Argus Ball Valve EK, FK and HK Operating Manual – BA1000 EN
8 Troubleshooting Guide
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8.3 Troubleshooting Table
Due to the large number of Argus Ball Valve variants, installed actuators and their
use, it is not possible to refer to all types of problems, causes and remedies in the
following troubleshooting table.
If problems occur, it is best to contact the Service Teams at Flowserve Flow Control
GmbH or Flowserve Quick Response Centers for the specific support services you
require.
Table 6: Troubleshooting table
No.
Problem
Description
Probable
Cause
Corrective Action
1
External leakage
Leakage
through
stuffing box
(if present)
Stuffing
box screws
are loose
and need
tightening
See Section 8.4 Retightening the
Stuffing Box Screws (if present) and
Replacing the Seals.
Stuffing
box is
damaged
Contact the Service Teams at
Flowserve Flow Control GmbH or
Flowserve Quick Response Centers.
8.4 Retightening the Stuffing Box Screws (if present) and Replacing the
Seals
For use at extreme temperatures, Argus Ball Valves are optionally equipped with an
extended stem and a stuffing box (compression gland).
Retightening the Stuffing Box Screws
1. Evenly retighten the stuffing box screws.
Tighten the nuts clockwise on the threaded pins when doing this.
Observe the recommended maximum torque values for tightening the stuffing box
specified in Annex D: Max. Permissible Screw Tightening Torques for Stuffing Box.

Flowserve Argus EK Series Specifications

General

Brand	Flowserve
Model	Argus EK Series
Category	Control Unit
Language	English