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Metso D Series - User Manual

Metso D Series
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1 D 71 en • 12/2010
BALL VALVE
Series D
Installation, Maintenance and
Operating Instructions
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Metso D Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMetso
ModelD Series
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 GENERAL

Scope of the manual

Provides essential information about the use of Series D ball valves. Refers to other manuals for actuators and equipment.

Valve description

Describes Series D flanged ball valves, their construction, features like low-friction bearings, and suitability for shut-off/control.

Valve markings

Details markings found on the valve body and identification plate, including material, ratings, and type code.

Technical specifications

Lists technical specifications like face-to-face length, body ratings, pressure differential, temperature range, flow direction, and leakage rates.

CE marking

States that the valve meets European Directive 97/23/EC requirements for pressure equipment.

Recycling and disposal

Provides guidance on recycling valve parts and returning valves to the manufacturer for disposal.

Safety precautions

Highlights critical safety warnings regarding performance limits, pressurized valves, moving parts, noise, temperatures, and weight.

2 TRANSPORT, RECEPTION AND STORAGE

3 MOUNTING AND COMMISSIONING

General

Procedure for preparing the valve for mounting, including removing protectors and checking for dirt.

Mounting the valve in the pipeline

Guidance on installing the valve in the pipeline, including handling weight and avoiding misalignment.

Valve insulation

Instructions for applying insulation to the valve, specifying the limit for insulation placement.

Actuator

Notes on mounting the actuator, checking its function, and indicating the closed position of the ball.

Commissioning

Steps for commissioning, including checking for impurities, flushing, and verifying actuator/positioner adjustments.

4 MAINTENANCE

General

General advice for maintenance, emphasizing safety precautions, using original spare parts, and referring to exploded views.

Maintenance of a mounted valve

Procedures for maintaining a valve installed in the pipeline, covering packing, body joints, and ball turning.

Removing the actuator from the valve

Steps for safely removing the actuator, including disconnecting supply and cables, and using an extractor.

Removing the valve from the pipeline

Procedure for safely removing the valve from the pipeline, ensuring it is empty and unpressurized.

4.5 Dismantling the valve

4.6 Removing and inspecting the valve parts

Ball

Instructions for removing, cleaning, and inspecting the ball, including checking for damage and using an eyebolt for larger sizes.

Bearings

Guidance on checking bearings, particularly PTFE bearings, for wear.

Seats

Procedure for removing and cleaning valve seats, checking tightening surfaces.

Body and bonnet

Instructions for replacing body and bonnet gaskets and cleaning sealing surfaces.

Other parts

General instructions for cleaning and inspecting all other valve parts.

4.7 Reassembling the valve

Fitting the seats

Detailed instructions for fitting T and S seats, including back seals, back-up rings, and springs.

4.7.2 Bearings and ball

PTFE bearings

Instructions for installing PTFE bearings onto thrust and trunnion bearings.

Heat-resisting bearings

Procedure for installing high-tolerance cobolt alloy bushings as bearings.

4.7.3 Body Joint

Tightening the body joint bolts

Tightening the bonnet bolts

4.7.4 Gland packing, D2, D1 F

4.7.5 Gland packing, D1 F_G

5 TESTING THE VALVE

6 MOUNTING THE ACTUATOR

General

Overview of actuator mounting options, including M manual and B1 series actuators.

M actuator

Steps for mounting an M actuator, including stem preparation, coupling, and position adjustment.

6.3 B1 C actuator

6.4 B1 J actuator

B1 J type

Specific instructions for mounting B1J spring return actuators, focusing on piston position and valve state.

B1 JA type

Instructions for mounting B1JA spring return actuators, noting differences from B1J type.

6.5 Mounting actuators of other manufacturers

7 MALFUNCTIONS

8 TOOLS

9 ORDERING SPARE PARTS

10 EXPLODED VIEWS AND LISTS OF PARTS

10.1 D2 valves, T and S constructions

Provides an exploded view and parts list for D2 valves with T and S constructions.

10.2 D2 valves, H construction

10.3 D1 F valves

11 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

12 TYPE CODE

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