II.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

A. Lubrication

1. Recommended body cavity lubricant.

a. For normal operation, use Cameron valve lubricant CI-14 or TF-41,

greases not affected by water or temperatures ranging from -20° to +250°
F.
b. For continuous service below 0° F, use a low temperature grease such
as “arctic grease” NS-14.
2. Recommended stem bearing lubricant

a. For normal operation, use Cameron valve lubricant CI-14 or TF-41,

greases not affected by water or temperatures ranging from -20° to +250°
F.
b. For continuous service below 0° F, use a low temperature grease such
as “arctic grease” NS-14.
B. Lubrication Charts

Table VII: Grease Volume Requirements

Approximate
Bore Size Lubricant Volume Lubricant Weight
Pressure Rating Follower
(in.) Required (cu in.) (lb)
Plate Travel (in.)
113/16 All 38 1.5 .5
21/16 All 43 1.7 .7
29/16 To 10,000 79 3.2 1.3
29/16 15,000 93 3.7 1.6
31/8 To 5000 114 4.6 1.9
31/16 10,000 114 4.6 1.9
31/16 15,000 155 6.2 2.6
41/8 To 5000 245 9.8 4.2
41/16 10,000 243 9.7 4.1
51/8 5000 312 12.5 5.3
51/8 10,000 461 18.5 7.8
61/8 To 5000 583 23.3 9.9
63/8 To 5000 583 23.3 9.9
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Table VIII: Lubricant Selection

Lubricant Quantities (By Part Number)

Service Operational Properties Solvent
Name Available on a Standard Order Basis

With H2S (Sour Crude or Gas)

With Gas Well Condensates

High Temp. RT to +650 F
o
Low Temp. to -75 F
o
Standard Crude

Very High CO2

120 lb Drum

400 lb Drum
(Per Pound)

25 lb Pail
5 lb Can
Diesel

CI-14 or Mineral
Standard E P P P F F P 700149 700667 700668 700669 700670
TF-41 Spirits
Mineral
Arctic NS-14 E E P P F F P 700123 700671 700672 700673 700674
Spirits
Diesel SS-14 or
E P E P G G G Alcohol 700150 700675 700676 700677 700678
Resistant TS-41
High Mineral
HT-14S G F P E F F P 700217 700679 700680 700681 700682
Temperature Spirits
High Mineral
Moly 101 G P P E G F P 710194 700679 700680 700681 700682
Temperature Spirits
E - Execllent F - Fair
G - Good P - Poor Example for Ordering: Order Part Number 700672 for 25 lb of NS-14
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C. Body Cavity Lubrication

1. Normal Operating Conditions

Note: Cameron lubricates gate valves on assembly. Lubricate the body cavity after ten
operating cycles. One cycle equals opening and closing the valve one time. The
service interval can vary according to application, fluids used, and well conditions.
If pressure is equalized across the valve before the valve is opened, the service
interval can be extended. If the valve is removed from service, lubricate the body
cavity before returning it to the line.
a. Remove the grease fitting cap located on the bonnet flange OD.

b. Using either a bucket-type gun, P/N 19873-03, or hand-held type, P/N

19873-01, connect the grease gun coupler to the grease fitting.
c. Pump the appropriate amount of lubricant into the body cavity. Refer to
Part I, Paragraph B.
2. Unusual Temporary Operating Conditions
If it becomes necessary to cement through, acidize through, or subject the
valve to any other unusual service, proceed as follows:

a. Lubricate the valve body cavity before it is put into operation.

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 b. Flush the valve with the appropriate neutralizing fluid in the line.

c. Operate the valve with fresh water or appropriate neutralizing fluid in the
line.
d. Lubricate the valve body cavity.

D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication

Note: Lubricate the thrust bearings as often as required to ensure smooth valve operation.
1. Using a hand-held grease gun, P/N 19873-01, connect the grease gun fitting
to the hydraulic grease fittings with a hydraulic coupler.
2. Pump lubricant into the fittings until clean grease appears at the bleed port
on the opposite side of the bearing cap.

III. TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Cause Action

Fluid leaks past the gate and seat 1. Gate or seats are worn. Replace the gate or seats.
assembly. 2. Handwheel is not backed off. Back off the handwheel 1/4 turn.
Fluid leaks around the valve stem. Stem packing is worn. Replace the stem packing.
1. Bonnet seal ring is worn. Replace the bonnet seal ring.
Fluid leaks at the bonnet flange. 2. Bonnet or body ring groove is Return the valve to Cameron for
damaged. repair.
Fluid leaks from the bonnet Check valve inside the grease
Replace the grease fitting.
grease fitting. fitting is worn.
1. Thrust bearings have lost Lubricate the thrust bearings.
lubricant.
Handwheel is hard to turn. 2. Thrust bearings are corroded. Replace the thrust bearings.
3. Gate and stem threads have Lubricate the gate and stem
lost lubricant. through the bonnet grease fitting.
Handwheel turns without opening
Stem shear pin is sheared. Replace the stem shear pin.
or closing the valve.

Caution: When a valve is used in the lower master valve position, on the outlet of a BOP
or any other application in which it is the last surface barrier, precautions should
be taken to ensure sub-surface safety barriers are in place and functioning. If
valve bonnet maintenance is to be performed such as stem packaging replace-
ment, bearing replacement or shear pin replacement consideration should be
given with respect to number of barriers required by the customer and the local
statutory requirements.
IV. BONNET GREASE FITTING REPLACEMENT

A. Valves 10,000 psi WP and Below

1. Backseat the valve

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