Installation & Maintenance Instructions SERIES

2-WAY AIR OPERATED VALVES F210

NORMALLY OPEN OR NORMALLY CLOSED OPERATION
GENERAL SERVICE - 3/8I, 1/2I OR 3/4I NPT
Form No.V6954

DESCRIPTION Air Operator Specifications

Series F210 valves are 2-way normally open or normally S Instrument air operator signal pressure range is 3-30
closed air operated valves. Valves may be provided with an psi.
instrument air operator for a 3-30 psi signal range or with
S Fluidic/Logic interface air operator signal pressure
a fluidic/logic interface air operator for a 1.5-5 psi signal
range is 1.5-5 psi.
range. Series F210 valves are of rugged brass, stainless or
steel construction. Future Service Considerations
OPERATION Provision should be made for performing seat leakage,
external leakage, and operational tests on the valve with a
Normally Open: Valve is open when operator is nonhazardous, noncombustible fluid after disassembly and
de-pressurized; closed when pressurized. reassembly.
Normally Closed: Valve is closed when operator is Temperature Limitations
de-pressurized; open when pressurized.
S Normal ambient temperature range is 32_F (0_ C) to
Note: No minimum operating pressure differential 125_F (52_ C).
required. S Maximum fluid temperature 180_F (82_C) for
instrument air operator (3-30 psi range).
Manual Operator Normally Open Construction Only
S Maximum fluid temperature 150_F (65_C) for low
(optional feature) pressure air operator (1.5 - 5 psi range).
Manual operator allows manual operation when desired or
during a loss of auxiliary pressure. To engage manual Positioning
operator (close the valve), press stem inward or rotate stem This valve is designed to perform properly when mounted in
locknut clockwise until it stops. Valve will be in the same any position. However, for optimum life and performance,
position as when the operator is pressurized. To disengage the operator should be mounted vertically and upright to
manual operator (open the valve), release stem or rotate reduce the possibility of foreign matter accumulating in the
stem locknut counterclockwise until it stops. air operator area.

CAUTION: For valve to be operated by auxiliary Mounting

pressure, manual operator stem locknut must be fully For mounting bracket (optional feature) dimensions, refer
rotated counterclockwise. to Figure 1.
[42]
Turn stem locknut Push stem inward to 1.66
clockwise to close close valve. Release of

ÎÎÎÎ
valve. Turn stem locknut stem returns valve to
counterclockwise open position.
to open valve and
return to auxiliary
pressure operation
ÎÎÎÎ [ Ø 7.1]
.28 dia.
2 mounting holes
of the valve.
Figure 1. Mounting bracket dimensions
Manual operator Piping
Connect piping or tubing to valve according to markings on
INSTALLATION valve body. Apply pipe compound sparingly to male pipe
threads only. If applied to valve threads, the compound may
Check nameplate for correct catalog number, pressure enter the valve and cause operational difficulty. Avoid pipe
(main and auxiliary) and service. Never apply incompatible strain by properly supporting and aligning piping. When
fluids or exceed pressure rating of the valve. Installation and tightening the pipe, do not use valve or operator as a lever.
valve maintenance to be performed by qualified personnel. Locate wrenches applied to valve body or piping as close as
possible to connection point.

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 CAUTION: To protect the air operated valve, install
Valve Reassembly
a strainer or filter, suitable for the service involved, in 1. Lubricate body gasket and bonnet gasket with DOW
the inlet side as close to the valve as possible. Clean CORNINGr 200 Fluid lubricant or an equivalent
periodically depending on service conditions. See high-grade silicone fluid.
ASCO Series 8600, 8601 and 8602 for strainers. 2. Position body gasket and diaphragm/spring
sub-assembly in valve body. Locate bleed hole in
MAINTENANCE diaphragm/spring assembly approximately 45_ from
valve outlet.
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of
Note: Should diaphragm/spring sub-assembly become
personal injury or property damage, disassembled, be sure to replace diaphragm spring support
depressurize valve (main and auxiliary with lip facing upward toward valve bonnet. Then position
pressure lines), and vent fluid to a safe area the diaphragm spring on the support and assemble the
before servicing the valve. spring under the cup attached to the diaphragm assembly.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the valve from the 3. When replacing valve bonnet, make certain the
pipeline for repairs. However, piping or tubing must be diaphragm spring support is centered on diaphragm
removed from the auxiliary pressure connection of the air assembly and fits into groove in bonnet. Hand thread
operator. bonnet screws as far as possible into valve body, then
torque screws in a crisscross manner to 95 ± 10 in-lbs
Cleaning [10, 7 ± 1,1 Nm].
All air operated valves should be cleaned periodically. The 4. Install bonnet gasket, disc holder spring, disc holder
time between cleanings will vary depending on the medium assembly and air operator assembly on valve body.
and service conditions. In general, sluggish valve operation, 5. Hand thread air operator assembly onto valve body as
excessive noise, or leakage will indicate that cleaning is far as possible. Then torque air operator assembly to
required. In the extreme case, faulty valve operation will 175 ± 25 in-lbs [19,8 ± 2,8 Nm].
occur and the valve may fail to open or close. Clean strainer 6. Make up piping or tubing to 1/8I NPT auxiliary
or filter when cleaning the valve. pressure connection on air operator assembly.
Preventive Maintenance WARNING: To prevent the possibility of
S Keep the medium flowing through the valve as free from personal injury or property damage, check
dirt and foreign material as possible. valve for proper operation before returning to
S While in service, the valve should be operated at least
once a month to ensure proper operation.
service. Also perform internal seat and
S Depending on the medium and service conditions, external leakage tests with a nonhazardous,
periodic inspection of internal valve parts for damage or noncombustible fluid.
excessive wear is recommended. Thoroughly clean all 7. Restore main and auxiliary line pressure to valve.
parts. If parts are worn or damaged, install a complete 8. After maintenance is completed, operate the valve a
ASCO Rebuild Kit. few times to be sure of proper operation.
Causes Of Improper Operation
S Failure to Open or Close: Check auxiliary and main line Torque Chart
pressure to valve. Pressure to valve must be within Torque Value Torque Value
range specified on nameplate. Part Name
Inch-Pounds Newton-Meters
S Excessive Leakage: Disassemble valve and clean all
Air operator
parts. If parts are worn or damaged, install a complete 175 ± 25 19,8 ± 2,8
assembly
ASCO Rebuild Kit.
Bonnet screw 95± 10 10,7 ± 1,1
Valve Disassembly
1. Disassemble valve in an orderly fashion using exploded
view for identification and placement of parts. ORDERING INFORMATION
2. Disconnect tubing or piping from 1/8I NPT auxiliary
pressure connection on air operator assembly. FOR ASCO REBUILD KITS
3. Unscrew operator assembly from main valve body.
Then remove disc holder assembly, disc holder spring Parts marked with an asterisk (*) in the exploded views are
and bonnet gasket. supplied in Rebuild Kits. When Ordering Rebuild Kits for
4. Remove bonnet screws, valve bonnet, ASCO valves, order the Rebuild Kit number stamped on the
diaphragm/spring sub-assembly and body gasket from valve nameplate. If the number of the kit is not visible, order
valve body. by indicating the number of kits required, and the Catalog
5. All parts are now accessible for cleaning or Number and Serial Number of the valve(s) for which they
replacement . If parts are worn or damaged, install a are intended.
complete ASCO Rebuild Kit.
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 Indicates Parts Supplied
In ASCO Rebuild Kits

1/8I NPT auxiliary

pressure connection

air operator assembly

normally closed construction

air operator assembly

normally open construction 1/8I NPT auxiliary
pressure connection

disc holder assembly

IMPORTANT
See torque
disc holder spring chart

bonnet gasket
bonnet screw (4)

valve bonnet
diaphragm spring

diaphragm spring
support
diaphragm/spring
sub-assembly

diaphragm assembly

body gasket bleed hole

Locate bleed hole in

valve body diaphragm/spring sub-
assembly approximately
45 ° from valve outlet.

Figure 2. Series F210 normally open or normally closed air operated valve.

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