IMO - 293 Issue Date: 12/01

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1/4" – 2" (DN 8-50)

ELIMINATOR®
BALL VALVES

Read entire instructions carefully before installation or servicing

1 GENERAL 2 INSTALLATION
This instruction manual contains important information Screwed end valves have NPT threads. To insure a leaktight
regarding the installation, operation and troubleshooting joint, liberal use of a compatible pipe joint compound is
of the Jamesbury 1/4” - 2” (DN 8-50) ELIMINATOR Ball necessary. The ELIMINATOR may be installed for flow in
Valves. Please read these instructions carefully and save either direction. It is recommended, however, that a
then for further reference. screwed valve be installed with the body cap facing
upstream. Use standard piping practices when installing
1.1 WARNING valves with threaded parts. When tightening the valve to
the pipe, apply the wrench to the end nearest the pipe
FOR YOUR SAFETY, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FOLLOWING PRECAU- being worked (see Figure 1). Adjust packing prior to
TIONS BE TAKEN PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF THE VALVE FROM THE LINE
OR BEFORE ANY DISASSEMBLY
installation. See the MAINTENANCE Section of this IMO.

1. WEAR ANY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT NORMALLY

REQUIRED WHEN WORKING WITH THE FLUID INVOLVED.

2. DEPRESSURIZE THE LINE AND CYCLE THE VALVE AS FOLLOWS:

A. PLACE THE VALVE IN THE OPEN POSITION AND DRAIN THE LINE.
B. CYCLE THE VALVE TO RELIEVE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE
BODY CAVITY BEFORE REMOVAL FROM THE LINE.

C. AFTER REMOVAL AND BEFORE ANY DISASSEMBLY, CYCLE THE Wrench here (flats)
Wrench here (hex flats) when installing or
VALVE AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES. when installing or removing removing pipe
3. WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING PIPING FROM THE VALVE, pipe this end. this end.
PLACE A WRENCH ON THE BODY OR THE BODY CAP NEAREST
THE END BEING WORKED. MAKE CERTAIN BODY CAP END OF
VALVE DOES NOT TURN OUT OF THE VALVE BODY. (BODY/BODY
CAP JOINT IS A RIGHT HAND THREAD.) NOTE: IF FITTING OR PIPE
REMOVAL IS TO BE A REGULAR PRACTICE,Jamesbury RECOMMENDS
EITHER THE WELDED BODY CAP VERSION OF THE ELIMINATOR OR
OTHER VALVE STYLES STYLE,WHICH ARE OF THE BOLT TOGETHER
OR UNIT BODY DESIGN.

(NOTE: ROUND HANDLES ARE OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE FOR THESE

VALVES IN PLACE OF LEVER HANDLES.)
Figure 1

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3 MAINTENANCE 7. If the ball (3) and seats (5) do not fall from the body with
the ball in the fully closed position, use a piece of wood
1. General Maintenance consists of tightening the or some other soft material to gently tap the ball (from
lower stem nut (16) to the value shown in (Table 1) the end opposite the body cap). This will unseat these
periodically to compensate for the wear caused by the parts without damaging the ball.
stem turning against the stem seals. This may be done
as follows: 8. Press the stem (4) from the top into the body and
remove it through the body cap end of the body.
A. Manual Valves: Loosen the handle nut (16).
Unbend the stem nut lock tab (15). Tighten the 9. Using a wire brush, clean the body cap threads and
lower stem nut (16) to the value shown in (Table body threads to remove any excess thread lock. Be
1). Re-bend the stem nut lock tab that is in line careful not to nick or scratch the chamfer of the body
with a flat on the stem nut. Re-tighten the handle cap or shoulder in body, which creates the metal to
nut (16) to the same value. metal stop.

B. Actuated Valves: When valves are connected to 10. Using a pointed instrument, pry out and discard the
an actuator, refer to the applicable actuator old stem seals (8).The stem bearings (24) and Fire-Tite®
mounting instructions (AMI) prior to adjusting bearing (7), if applicable. Be very careful not to scratch
the stem nut. any sealing surfaces in the valve body (surfaces on
which seats and seals rest).
TABLE 1
3.2 ASSEMBLY
Stem Nut (16) Assembly Torque
1. Clamp the valve body (1) securely in a vise, place one
Valve Size
Torque – lb-in (Nm) seat (5) into the body with the flat surface of the seat
inches DN on the bottom. (See the exploded view diagram,
1/4 – 3/4 8 – 20 30 (3.4) Figure 3.)
1 – 1-1/4 25 – 30 70 (8)
2. Insert from the inside a stem bearing (24), a FIRE-TITE seal
1-1/2 – 2 40 – 50 160 (18) (7), and another stem bearing (24) into the lower stem
bore. For non-Fire-Tested valves use one stem bearing
2. Overhaul Maintenance consists of replacing seats (24). (See note under the parts list in Figure 3.)
and seals. A standard Service Kit consisting of these
parts may be obtained from your Metso Automation 3. Insert the stem (4) through the open end of the body
Distributor (See Table 3). (1), being careful not to scratch the stem bearings and
stem bearing surfaces. Press it gently up into the stem
NOTE: Service Kits contain the seats and stem seals for hole.
both the fire-tested and non-fire-tested valves. Refer to the
4. Holding the stem (4) in place from the bottom, insert
ASSEMBLY Section for details on the correct installation of
the upper stem seals (8), drop on the compression ring
these parts.
(21) and the stem nut lock (15).
3.1 DISASSEMBLY 5. Screw on the stem nut (16) and torque to the value
shown in (Table 1).
NOTE: If complete disassembly becomes necessary,
replacement of all seats and seals is recommended. Refer 6. Select the tab of the stem nut lock that aligns with a
to Service Kit chart, (Table 3) on page 4. flat on the stem nut. Bend the tab up until it contacts the
flat.
1. Follow the steps in the WARNING Section before per-
forming any work on the valve. 7. Attach the handle (17), the lockwasher (19), and secure
them with stem nut (16). (See Table 1 for torque value).
2. Open and close the valve and leave in the closed posi-
tion. 8. Insert the ball (3), rotating it onto the stem (4) in the
closed position. If necessary, turn the stem blade to
3. Remove the upper stem nut (16), lockwasher (19), and align with the ball slot.
handle (17).
9. Insert the second seat (5) into the body (1) so that the
4. Unbend the stem nut lock tab (15) and remove the sealing surface of the seat is towards the ball. (See the
lower stem nut (16) and the stem nut lock (15). exploded view diagram, Figure 3.) Apply Loctite®
5. Remove the compression ring (21). 270® or equivalent, one bead 260˚ around the body
cap (2) covering a minimum of two threads.
6. Unscrew and remove the body cap (2) and body seal
(6). Heat may be required to assist body cap removal. (text continued on page 4)

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PARTS
ITEM NAME QTY. EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS
1 Body 1
2 Body Cap 1
3 Ball 1
4 Stem 1
5 Seat 2
6 Body Seal 1
7 Secondary Stem Seal 1
8 Upper Stem Seal 2
15 Stem Nut Lock 1†
16 Stem Nut 2
Seats should be in this
17 Handle 1 position at assembly
19 Shakeproof Washer 1
Figure 2
21 Compression Ring 1
16
22 Identification Tag 1†
23 Rivet 1†
19
24 Lower Stem Bearings 1*

* Two requires for FIRE-TITE valves. Filled PTFE for PTFE- &
17
filled PTFE-seated valves. Two Delrin® for DELRIN-seated non-
FITE-TITE valves. One filled PTFE upper bearing and one DELRIN
lower bearing for FIRE-TITE, DELRIN-seated valves.
†
16
ANSI only.
DELRIN is a registered trademark of DuPont 15
21

3 1
5 22

6 23
24

7
2
24
Non Fire-Tested
4
Valve

Only one lower stem bearing

required for non fire-tested valves
instead of items 7 & 24

Figure 3

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10. Place the body seal (6) in the body against the shoulder 5 REPAIR KITS/SPARE PARTS
located just beyond the body threads.

11. Insert the body cap (2), screw it down and tighten to
the required torque shown in (Table 2). A small gap
between body and body cap after assembly is normal.
This insures adequate metal/metal contact of the body TABLE 2
cap with the body. Body Cap (2) Assembly Torque
12. Cycle the valve slowly twice to ensure permanent seat- Valve Size
ing of the ball between two seats. Torque – lb-ft (Nm)
inches DN
4 SERVICE KITS 1/4 – 3/4 8 – 20 100 (11)
We recommend that valves be directed to our service center 1 25 150 (17)
for maintenance. The service centers are equipped to
1-1/4 30 200 (23)
provide rapid turn around at reasonable cost and offer
new valve warranty with all reconditioned valves. Standard 1-1/2 40 250 (28)
service kits (Table 3) include seats, seals, and other
2 50 350 (40)
required parts.

TABLE 3 – SERVICE KITS

FOR FIRE-TESTED VALVES

VALVE SIZE – INCHES (MM)
SEAT MATERIAL
1/4” – 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2”
(DN 8 – 15) (DN 20) (DN 25) (DN 30) (DN 40) (DN 50)
PTFE RKN-107-TT RKN-108-TT RKN-109-TT RKN-110-TT RKN-111-TT RKN-112-TT
Filled PTFE RKN-107-MT RKN-108-MT RKN-109-MT RKN-110-MT RKN-111-MT RKN-112-MT
DELRIN RKN-107-RT RKN-108-RT RKN-109-RT RKN-110-TT RKN-111-RT RKN-112-MT
XTREME™ RKN-107-XT RKN-108-XT RKN-109-XT RKN-110-XT RKN-111-XT RKN-112-XT
FOR NON-FIRE-TESTED VALVES
PTFE RKN-137-TT RKN-138-TT RKN-139-TT RKN-140-TT RKN-141-TT RKN-142-TT
Filled PTFE RKN-137-MT RKN-138-MT RKN-139-MT RKN-140-MT RKN-141-MT RKN-142-MT
XTREME RKN-137-XT RKN-138-XT RKN-139-XT RKN-140-XT RKN-141-XT RKN-142-XT

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 IMO - 263 Issue Date: 12/01

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LOCKING DEVICES
FOR ELIMINATOR®
AND CLINCHER®
BALL VALVES

Read entire instructions carefully before installation or servicing

1 GENERAL 2 INSTALLATION
This instruction manual contains important information To install these locking devices to the brass CLINCHER,
regarding the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Model B, Series 2000 ELIMINATOR and CLINCHER Valves,
the Jamesbury Locking Devices for ELIMINATOR and proceed as follows:
CLINCHER Ball Valves. Please read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference. 1. Brass CLINCHER, Model B only, (Figure 1):
(Single Stem Nut)
Jamesbury Locking devices are designed to hold
Jamesbury Valves in a fixed open or closed position in A. NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A LOCKING DEVICE
applications handling hazardous or valuable fluids. ON A BRASS MODEL B CLINCHER,THE LINE AND
Standard locking devices for 1/4”– 2”(DN 6 – 50) ELIMINATOR VALVE MUST BE DEPRESSURIZED AND
DRAINED. CYCLE THE VALVE SEVERAL TIMES
and CLINCHER Valves are as follows:
AFTER DRAINING THE LINE.
For 1/4” – 3/4” (DN 6 – 20) ELIMINATOR & CLINCHER LD-53 B. With the valve in the closed position, remove the
For 1” – 1-1/4” (DN 25 – 30) ELIMINATOR & CLINCHER LD-54 stem nut and lockwasher, retain for disassembly.
For 1-1/2” – 2” (DN 40 – 50) ELIMINATOR & CLINCHER LD-55 NOTE: On valves that have a spring tab washer,
remove and discard. Replace with lockwasher
supplied in locking device kit.
1.1 WARNING
1. FOR YOUR SAFETY, WHEN REMOVING HANDLES FOR THE INSTAL-
LATION OF LOCKING DEVICES BE SURE ONLY HANDLE NUTS ARE Stem Nut
REMOVED. DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM STEM NUTS, BECAUSE
REMOVAL OF BOTTOM STEM NUTS WITH VALVE UNDER PRESSURE Lockwasher
COULD RESULT IN INJURIES BY ALLOWING MEDIA TO ESCAPE.
2. WHEN LOCKING, SECURING, BLOCKING OR OTHERWISE ISOLATING
Handle
A LINE OR VESSEL, FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND
NATIONAL SAFETY CODES. Spring Tab
Washer Spring
3. CHECK THE LOCKED VALVE FOR THROUGH LEAKAGE UNDER THE (See Note Washers
EXPECTED LOCKOUT CONDITIONS. MOVE THE HANDLE IN BOTH after 1B)
THE OPENING AND CLOSING DIRECTIONS AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE
THROUGHOUT ANY TRAVEL OF THE LOCKING DEVICE, LOCK AND
VALVE STEM. IF ANY DOUBT, BLANK THE LINE BY INSTALLING
SUITABLE LINE BLINDS, BLIND FLANGES, PIPE CAPS, PLUGS, ETC.
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D. Proceed to Step 3, and continue. the valve stem.

2. Series 2000 ELIMINATOR and CLINCHER,(Figure 2): 5. Replace lockwasher and top stem nut. On brass model
(Double Stem Nut) B valves tighten the stem nut until the spring washers
are flat.
A. With the valve in the closed position, remove the
top stem nut and the lockwasher, retain for dis- 6. Position the valve in the desired locking position (See
assembly. NOTE: On valves that have a spring tab Figure 4).
washer, remove and discard. Replace with lock-
Use a padlock with 1/4” – 5/16” (6.35 - 7.9 mm) diameter shackle.
washer supplied in locking device kit.
B. Remove the handle and discard. 5 REPAIR KITS/SPARE PARTS
3. Slide locking device plate over the end of the locking For further information on spare parts and service or
device handle (See Figure 3). assistance visit our web-site at www.jamesbury.com.

Top Stem Nut

Top Stem Nut
Lockwasher
Lockwasher
Locking Device
Handle

Handle

Locking
Device Plate
Spring Tab
Washer
Slide Locking
Device Plate Over
End of Handle

Figure 2 Figure 3

HANDLE IN CLOSED POSITION HANDLE IN

OPEN POSITION

Figure 4

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