IMO - 209 Issue Date: 12/01

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SERIES 5H & 5HW

VALUE-LINE® 1/4” – 2”
(DN 6 – 50) 2-PIECE
HIGH-PRESSURE
BALL VALVES

Read entire instructions carefully before installation or servicing

1 GENERAL 5. SEAT AND BODY RATINGS - THE PRACTICAL AND SAFE USE OF
This instruction manual contains important information THIS PRODUCT IS DETERMINED BY BOTH THE SEAT AND BODY
regarding the installation,operation and troubleshooting of RATINGS. READ THE NAME TAG AND CHECK BOTH RATINGS. THIS
PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE WITH A VARIETY OF SEAT MATERIALS.
the Jamesbury Series 5H and 5HW VALUE-LINE 1/4"-2" (DN SOME OF THE SEAT MATERIALS HAVE PRESSURE RATINGS THAT
6 - 50) 2-Piece High Pressure Ball Valves. Please read these ARE LESS THAN THE BODY RATINGS. ALL OF THE BODY AND SEAT
instructions carefully and save them for further reference. RATINGS ARE DEPENDENT ON VALVE TYPE AND SIZE, SEAT MATE-
RIAL, BOLTING MATERIAL, AND TEMPERATURE. DO NOT EXCEED
THESE RATINGS.

WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BE TAKEN PRIOR TO REMOVING THE
2 INSTALLATION
VALVE FROM SERVICE OR BEFORE ANY DISASSEMBLY OF THE VALVE. The valve may be installed for flow in either direction. It is
1. AT ALL TIMES DURING THIS ENTIRE PROCEDURE, KEEP HANDS
recommended, however, that a screwed valve be installed
OUT OF THE VALVE. A REMOTELY ACTUATED VALVE COULD CLOSE with the body cap facing upstream. Screwed end valves
AT ANY TIME AND RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. have NPT threads. To insure a leaktight joint, liberal use of
a compatible pipe joint compound is necessary. Figure 351
2. KNOW WHAT MEDIA IS IN THE LINE. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT,
CHECK WITH THE PROPER AUTHORITY.
and 356 valves may be installed for flow in either direction.
Use standard piping practices when installing valves with
3. WEAR ANY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT NORMALLY threaded parts. When tightening the valve to the pipe,
REQUIRED WHEN WORKING WITH THE MEDIA INVOLVED. apply the wrench to the end nearest the pipe being
4. DEPRESSURIZE THE LINE AND VALVE AS FOLLOWS: worked. Adjust packing prior to installation. See
MAINTENANCE Section of this IMO. (See Figure 1.)
A. OPEN THE VALVE AND DRAIN THE LINE. Include compatible pipe fitting compound or PTFE tape.
B. CLOSE AND OPEN THE VALVE TO RELIEVE ANY RESIDUAL
PRESSURE THAT MAY BE IN THE VALVE PRIOR TO REMOVING 3 MAINTENANCE
THE VALVE FROM SERVICE. LEAVE THE VALVE IN THE OPEN
Periodically observe the valve to be sure of proper perform-
POSITION.
ance. More frequent observation is recommended under
C. AFTER REMOVAL AND PRIOR TO ANY DISASSEMBLY, DRAIN extreme operating conditions.
ANY REMAINING MEDIA BY PLACING THE VALVE IN THE VER-
TICAL POSITION AND CAREFULLY OPEN AND CLOSE THE Routine maintenance consists of tightening the stem nut
VALVE SEVERAL TIMES. 1/4-turn periodically to compensate for the wear caused by
the stem's turning against the resilient PTFE seal.
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2. Remove the compression ring (18).

3. Unscrew and remove the body cap (2) and body seal
Wrenching here (hex flats)
Wrenching here (hex flats) when installing or removing (6). Heat may be required.
when installing or removing pipe this end.
pipe this end. 4. 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 or some other soft material to gently tap the ball
(from the end opposite the body cap). This will unseat
these parts without damaging the ball.

5. Press the stem (4) from the top into the valve body and
remove it through the body cap end of the body.

Figure 1 6. Using a wire brush, clean the body cap thread and
body threads to remove any excess thread lock.

3.1 Disassembly 7. Using a pointed instrument, pry out and discard the
old stem seals (7), stem bearings (8), and FIRE-TITE
If complete disassembly becomes necessary, replacement bearing (13), if applicable. Be very careful not to scratch
of all seats and seals is recommended. Refer to Service Kit any sealing surfaces in the valve body (surfaces on
chart. which seats and seals rest).
1. Remove the valve. Then remove the upper stem nut
(16), lockwasher (9), handle (15), and lower stem nut
(16). (See Figure 2.)

15

16

8 13 9

16
7
18

PARTS
ITEM NAME QTY.
1 Body 1
2 6 3 5 1 2 Body Cap 1
3 Ball 1
4 Stem 1
5 Seat 2
6 Body Seal 1
7 Stem Seal 2
8 Stem Bearing 2
9 Lockwasher 1
13 Secondary Stem Seal 1
15 Handle 1
16 Stem Nut 2
18 Compression Ring 1
Figure 2
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3.2 Assembly 4. Holding the stem bearing in place from inside the
valve, install two stem seals (7), the compression ring
1. Clamping valve body (1) securely in a vise, drop in one (18), and thread on one of the stem nuts (16) until the
seat (5) with the flat surface on the bottom. (See stem starts to turn.
Figure 2.)
5. Place a wrench through the body on the bottom of the
2. Insert from the inside a stem bearing (8), a FIRE-TITE seal stem blade to hold the stem stationary. Place another
(13), and another stem bearing (8) into the lower stem wrench on the stem nut (16), and turn the nut down
bore. until the seals bottom and the stem comes snugly into
place. Tighten the stem nut (16) until snug, plus an
3. Insert the stem (4) through the open end of the body
additional 1/4-1/2 turn.
(1), being careful not to scratch the stem bearings and
stem bearing surfaces. Press it gently up into the stem 6. Align the stem blade inside the valve body (1) with the
hole. ball (3). Insert the ball (3) and rotate the stem (4) to the
ball fully closed position.

PARTS
ITEM NAME QTY.
1 Body 1 16
2 Body Cap 1
3 Ball 1
4 Stem 1
5 Seats 2 9
6 Body Seal 1
7 Stem Seals 2
8 Stem Bearings 2 15
9 Lockwasher 1
13 Secondary Stem Seal 1
15 Handle 1
16 Stem Nut 2
18 Compression Ring 1
18

16

3 1

6
8

13
2

Figure 3
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7. Insert second seat (5) into the body (1) so that the 10. Place the handle (15), lockwasher (9), and stem nut (16)
sealing surface of the seat is towards the ball. Insert over the stem (4). Tighten the stem nut (16) until snug.
the body seal (6).
11. Cycle the valve slowly twice to ensure permanent posi-
8. Apply Loctite® 272 or equivalent, one bead 360˚ tion of the ball between the two seats.
around the body cap (2) covering a minimum of two
threads. 4 SERVICE KITS
9. Insert the body cap (2), screw it down and tighten to Service kits include two seats (5), two stem seals (7), two
the required torque, (See Table 1 for Body Cap stem bearings (8), a secondary seal (13), and one body seal
Torque specifications). (6).

5 REPAIR KITS/SPARE PARTS

TABLE 1
Service Data For further information on spare parts and service or assis-
Valve Size Body Cap Service Kit tance visit our web-site at www.jamesbury.com
Assembly Torque (DELRIN Seats)
1/4” – 1/2” (DN 8 – 15) 100 lb.-ft. (136 Nm) RKN-220-RT
3/4” (DN 20) 225 lb.-ft. (305 Nm) RKN-221-RT
1” (DN 25) 225 lb.-ft. (305 Nm) RKN-221-RT
1-1/4” (DN 30) 275 lb.-ft. (373 Nm) RKN-222-RT
1-1/2” (DN 40) 350 lb.-ft. (475 Nm) RKN-223-RT
2” (DN 50) 600 lb.-ft. (814 Nm) RKN-224-RT

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