P.O.

BOX 718
1927 HWY 90 WEST
JENNINGS, LA 70546
P 337.616.3300
F 337.616.3299

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL

TYPE QFC GATE VALVES

"Q U A L I T Y

C R E A T E S

T R U S T "

DISCLAIMER

Any recommendations for use, oral or written, shall be considered advisory

in content and as such, Quality Oil Tools, Inc. shall not be held liable under
any warranty, expressed or implied, should this product not perform under
conditions other than its intended use as a fluid gate valve device.
Quality Oil Tools, Inc. shall in no way be liable for damages incurred while
using this product.

PRECAUTIONS

This product is designed for use under high pressure conditions, and as such,
extreme caution should always be taken when servicing, operating or testing
this equipment
Never attempt to disassemble a gate valve assembly until all pressure
has been released from the body cavity.
Always be sure when pressure testing any product that all air has been
purged from the system.
Do not approach any equipment for visual inspection until a suitable
pressure stabilization period has been allowed.
Always use suitable
maintenance or testing.

protective

equipment

when performing

any

Always use caution when servicing this equipment as the retained fluid may
present a H2S gas hazard.

INTRODUCTION
The QFC Type Gate Valve is a full-bore through conduit non-rising stem
gate valve. It is designed and manufactured in accordance with American
Petroleum Institute-API-6A, NACE MR-01-75 for H2S Service, and all
applicable industry standards at the time of manufacture.
As with any pressure containing equipment, the Type QFC Gate Valve is
subject to wear and eventual failure. Periodic disassembly and inspection is
required and should be left to a qualified technician.
Every precaution has been taken to ensure that the highest quality product
has been provided for use. Any question or correspondence should be
directed to:
Quality Oil Tools, Inc.
P. O. Box 718
Jennings, Louisiana 70546
Telephone: (337) 616-3300
Fax: (337) 616-3299
E-mail: [email protected]

Table of Contents
Page
I.
Periodic Maintenance
A. Lubrication
B. Lubrication Chart
C. Body Cavity Lubrication
D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication

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II.

Bonnet Grease Fitting Replacement

A. Valves 5,000 psi Working Pressure and Below
B. Valves 10,000 psi Working Pressure and Above

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III.

Stem Shear Pin and Thrust Bearing Replacement

A. Removal of Thrust Bearing
B. Installation of New Thrust Bearing

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IV.

Stem Packing Replacement with Pressure in Valve

A. Removal of Stem Packing
B. Installation of New Packing

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V.

Gate and Seat Replacement

A. Gate and Seat Disassembly Manual Valve
B. Gate and Seat Assembly Manual Valve
C. Gate and Seat Disassembly Hydraulically Actuated
D. Gate and Seat Assembly Hydraulically Actuated

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VI.

Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder

A. Disassembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly
B. Assembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly

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VII. Troubleshooting

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Valve Diagram-Manual
Valve Diagram-Hydraulically Actuated

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I. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
A. Lubrication
For normal operation (-20F to 250F) use Chemola Desco 960 or equivalent
in the body cavity and stem bearing cap.
For continuous service below 0F use low temperature grease such as arctic
grease LL1600A or equivalent in the body cavity and stem bearing cap.
These grease formulations are available from:
Quality Oil Tools, Inc.
P. O. Box 718
Jennings, Louisiana 70546
Telephone: (337) 616-3300
Fax: (337) 616-3299
E-mail: [email protected]
B. Lubrication Chart
Bore Size
(in)
2-1/16
2-9/16
2-9/16
3-1/16
3-1/16
4-1/16
4-1/16
5-1/8
5-1/8

Pressure
Rating
All
To 10,000
15,000
To 10,000
15,000
To 5,000
10,000
5,000
10,000

Lubricant
Weight
(lb.)
2.1
3.4
5.4
5.3
8.0
10.8
11.4
18.2
20.8

C. Body Cavity Lubrication

Normal Operating Conditions
Quality Oil Tools, Inc., recommends lubricating gate valves during
assembly. When the gate valve has been in service for one month, ten (10)
operating cycles (one cycle equals opening and closing the valve one time),
or is removed from service, the body cavity should be lubricated as follows:
1. Remove the grease fitting cap located on the bonnet flange outside
diameter.
2. Using either a bucket-type or handheld grease gun, connect it to the grease
fitting.
3. Pump an appropriate amount of lubricant into the body cavity (see
Lubrication Chart in Item B above).
Unusual Temporary Operating Conditions
If the valve has been subjected to cementing or acidizing through the bore,
the following procedure should be performed:
1. Lubricate the valve body prior to placing it into service.
2. Flush the valve with an appropriate neutralizing fluid after it is removed
from service.
3. Operate the valve with fresh water or an appropriate neutralizing fluid in
the line.
4. Lubricate the valve cavity.
D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication
Lubricate thrust bearings once a month or as often as required to ensure
smooth operation.
1. Connect the grease gun coupler to the grease fitting on the bearing cap.
2. Pump lubricant into the fitting until grease runs out of the bleed hole on
the opposite side of the bearing cap under the O-ring trash seal.

II. BONNET GREASE FITTING REPLACEMENT

A. Valves 5,000 psi Working Pressure and Below
1. Backseat the valve.
a. Completely close the valve.
b. Loosen the bearing cap four complete counterclockwise turns using
a 24 pipe wrench.
c. Turn the hand wheel clockwise (closing direction) until the gate
firmly contacts the cavity bottom and the stem moves outward,
contacting the internal backseat shoulder.
d. Bump the hand wheel clockwise.

2. Test the effectiveness of the backseat.

a. Remove the cap on the grease fitting.
b. Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8
diameter by 3/4 long pin into the run of the fitting.
c. Replace the grease cap and slowly turn it until the ball in the fitting
is unseated and the backseating pressure is released.
d. If pressure escapes quickly then stops, the backseat is effective.
Proceed to step 3.
e. If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective. Repeat
steps 1 and 2. If the backseat will not seal then the grease fitting
cannot be changed without isolating and removing all pressure from
the valve.
3. Remove the grease fitting from the valve bonnet.
4. Install a new grease fitting.

B. Valves 10,000 psi Working Pressure and Above

Note: These valves have a check valve beneath the bonnet grease fitting.
1. Remove the grease fitting cap.
2. Trip the ball into the grease fitting check valve by inserting a 1/8
diameter by 3/4" long pin into the run of the fitting.
3. Replace the grease cap and slowly turn it until it is unseated by the pin.
4. If pressure escapes quickly then stops, the check valve is holding pressure.
The grease fitting can be removed and a new grease fitting can be installed.
5. If pressure continues to escape, the check valve is leaking. DO NOT
remove the grease fitting. Backseat the valve. If the backseat will not seal,
the grease fitting cannot be changed without removing all pressure from the
valve.
a. Backseat the valve.
1) Close the valve.
2) Loosen the bearing cap four complete turns with a 24 pipe
wrench.
3) Turn the hand wheel clockwise (closing direction) until the
gate contacts the cavity bottom and the stem moves outward
contacting the internal backseat shoulder.
4) Bump the hand wheel clockwise.
b. Tighten the grease fitting cap to unseat the grease fitting check
valve ball and release trapped pressure.
c. Remove the grease fitting from the valve bonnet outside diameter.
d. Replace the buried check valve using 1/4 Allen wrench.
e. Clean the female check valve and grease fitting threads.
f. Install a new check valve.
g. Install a new grease fitting.
III. Stem Shear Pin and Thrust Bearing Replacement
Note: Stem thrust bearings can be replaced while valve is under pressure.
A. Removal of Thrust Bearings
1. Loosen the bearing cap using a 24 pipe wrench. After two or three turns
the cap should rotate freely by hand.
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CAUTION: If the cap does not rotate freely after three turns, the
packing gland may be moving outward with the bearing cap. DO NOT
remove cap. Tighten it and contact a Quality Oil Tools, Inc.,
representative.
2. If the bearing cap rotates freely, remove it from the bonnet.
3. Use a punch to remove the stem shear pin from the stem adapter, ensuring
the adapter is not damaged.
4. Remove the adapter from the stem.
5. Remove both sets of bearings and bearing races from the stem adapter.
6. Discard pitted or damaged bearings and/or races.
7. Replace the stem adapter if either bearing surface on the adapter shoulder
is damaged.
B. Installation of New Thrust Bearings
1. Remove bearings from the protective package.
2. Pack bearings with grease.
3. Place each bearing between a pair of carefully cleaned races.
4. Carefully clean the stem adapter.
5. Install one set of bearings and races over the bottom of the adapter and
one set over the top of the adapter. The adapter O-ring may be removed
temporarily to allow the installation of the top bearing and race assembly.
6. Insert the steam adapter over the end of the stem and align the adapter pin
hole with the stem hole.
7. Use a punch to drive the stem pin inward. Ensure it does not protrude over
outside diameter of the adapter shoulder. DO NOT strike bearings, races or
stem adapter with hammer or punch.
8. Replace the stem adapter O-ring if necessary.
9. Inspect the bearing cap to ensure that an extra race is not held inside.
10. Clean the bearing cap and lubricate threads.
11. Install the cap using a 24 pipe wrench.
12. Rotate the stem adapter counterclockwise until the gate is not touching
the body bottom. This will confirm that the stem backseating shoulder is not
contacting the bonnet shoulder.
13. Inject grease through the bearing cap grease fittings with a handheld
grease gun until grease passes through the bleed port.

IV. Stem Packing Replacement with Pressure in Valve

A. Removal of Stem Packing
1. Backseat the valve.
a. Fully close the valve.
b. Loosen the bearing cap four counterclockwise turns using a 24
pipe wrench.
Caution: If the bearing cap does not rotate freely after three (3) turns,
the packing gland may be moving outward with the cap. DO NOT
remove the cap. Tighten it and contact a Quality Oil Tools, Inc.,
representative.
c. Turn the hand wheel clockwise (closing direction) until the gate
contacts the cavity bottom and the stem moves outward, touching the
internal backseat shoulder of the bonnet. Force the gate against the
cavity bottom several times to remove debris from between the stem
backseat and bonnet.
d. Bump the hand wheel clockwise.
2. Test backseat effectiveness.
a. Valves 5,000 psi working pressure and below.
1) Remove the bonnet grease fitting cap on the bonnet cap
outside diameter.
2) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a
1/8 diameter by 3/4 long pin into the run of the fitting.
3) Replace the cap slowly until the ball is unseated and trapped
pressure is released.
4) If pressure quickly escapes then stops, the backseat is
effective. Proceed to step 3, Remove hand wheel.
5) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.
Repeat steps 1a-d and 2a above. If the backseat will not seal,
the stem packing cannot be changed without isolating and
removing all valve pressure.
b. Valves 10,000 psi and above.
NOTE: These valves have a buried check valve beneath the bonnet grease
fitting.
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1) Remove the grease fitting cap on the bonnet flange outside

diameter.
2) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting a
1/8 diameter by 3/4 long pin into the grease fitting and slowly
screw on the grease cap.
3) If pressure quickly escapes then stops, the buried check
valve is holding pressure. Proceed to step 5.
4) If pressure continues to escape, the buried check valve is
leaking and the backseat is ineffective. Repeat steps 1 and 2. If
pressure continues to escape, the stem packing cannot be
changed without removing all valve pressure.
5) Remove the grease fitting.
6) Remove the protective collar from the check valve unseating
tool.
7) Install the check valve unseating tool in the bonnet grease
fitting preparation.
8) Slowly turn the tool clockwise until the ball in the buried
check valve is unseated and trapped pressure is released.
9) If pressure escapes quickly then stops, the backseat is
effective. Proceed to step 12.
10) If no pressure escapes, the backseat is effective but the
buried check valve is defective. Proceed to step 12.
11) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.
Close the check valve by turning the unseating tool
counterclockwise. Remove it and repeat steps 1 and 2. If
pressure continues to escape, the stem packing cannot be
changed without removing all valve pressure.
12) Remove the check valve unseating tool.
13) If the buried check valve is defective, replace it using a
1/4 Allen wrench.
14) Reinstall the grease fitting.
3. Remove the hand wheel.
4. Remove the bearing cap from the bonnet in a clockwise direction.
5. Using a punch, drive the stem shear pin from the stem adapter without
damaging it.
6. Remove the adapter from the stem.
7. Remove both sets of bearings and bearing races from the stem adapter
without damaging it.
8. Loosen the packing gland (clockwise direction) with a 24 pipe wrench.
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9. Ensure the bonnet necks outside diameter threads are not damaged.
10. Remove the packing gland.
11. Remove the stem packing by pumping grease through the bonnet grease
fitting. Pull the packing with a corkscrew if necessary. Do not damage the
stem or packing bore.
B. Installation of New Packing
1. Clean the bonnet packing bore.
2. Inspect the stem, packing bore and packing to ensure surfaces are free of
burrs, pits and damage.
3. Apply a light coat of grease to the stem, packing bore, inside and outside
diameters of the stem packing.
4. Install a new packing over the end of the stem so that the rounded Teflon
nose faces the valve body.
5. Push the packing into the packing bore with the packing gland.
6. Remove the packing gland and lubricate the outside diameter of the stem.
7. Install the packing gland with a 24 pipe wrench. Apply approximately
200 ft-lb of torque, ensuring the bonnet threads are not damaged.
8. Inspect bearings and bearing races on the stem adapter for pits, scores and
cracks. Replace damaged parts.
9. Pack the bearing with grease.
10. Place each bearing between a pair of carefully cleaned races.
11. Carefully clean the stem adapter.
12. Install one set of bearings and races over the bottom of the adapter and
another set over the top of the adapter. The adapter O-ring may be
temporarily removed to install the top bearing and race assembly.
13. Insert the stem adapter over the end of the stem and align the adapter
pinhole with the stem hole.
14. Using a punch, drive in the stem pin and ensure it does not protrude over
the outside diameter of the adapter shoulder. DO NOT strike bearings, races
or stem adapter with hammer or punch.
15. Replace the stem adapter O-ring if necessary.
16. Inspect the bearing cap to ensure that an extra race is not held inside.
17. Clean the bearing cap and lubricate threads.
18. Install the bearing cap with a 24 pipe wrench, using 50-100 ft-lb of
torque.

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19. Rotate the adapter counterclockwise to lift the gate off the body bottom.
This will confirm that the stem backseating shoulder is not contacting the
bonnet shoulder.
20. Inject grease through the bearing cap grease fittings until excess grease
passes through the bleed port.
21. Lubricate the body cavity per Part I.
V. GATE AND SEAT REPLACEMENT
A. Gate and Seat Disassembly Manual Valve
1. Isolate the valve from line pressure and release all pressure from the body
cavity. Open and close the valve several times to release pressure.
2. Open the valve to ensure the stem is completely within the gate neck.
3. Remove bonnet nuts.
4. Turn the hand wheel clockwise to raise the bonnet from the body until the
bonnet face clears the body.
5. Place bonnet nuts as spacers on each side of the body cavity between the
bonnet and body.
6. Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise to pull out the gate.
7. Lift up on the bonnet assembly to remove the gate from the body cavity. If
the gate cannot be easily removed, repeat steps 4 through 7.
8 The gate may be removed from the stem with clockwise motion.
9. Remove seats, retainer plates and gate guides from the body cavity.
10. Remove body bushings, prying them with a screwdriver if necessary.
11. Clean the body cavity and all parts thoroughly with a suitable solvent,
then wipe them clean.
B. Gate and Seat Assembly Manual Valve
1. Inspect all parts for damage.
a. Check retainer plates to ensure they are not bent, twisted or
distorted. Solid material should not be built up on the ends.
b. Check seals for cuts or damage.
c. Check sealing surfaces on the gate, body bushings, seats, stem and
valve body. Determine which parts need to be replaced.
d. Ensure the body cavity is free of foreign matter.
2. Replace damaged and worn parts with original parts.
3. Clean and lightly lubricate all parts and both body bushing cavities.
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4. Install body bushings with new seal rings into the cavities with seal rings
against the valve body.
5. Replace seat seal rings and install one seat in each retainer plate. The
rings must face toward the body bushings and away from the gate.
6. Place retainer plate assemblies in the valve body with the beveled edges
on the retainer plates facing the valve body seat pockets and the seal rings
touching the body bushing faces. Retainer plates should not protrude above
the body face. When installed, retainer plates must be square with seats and
body installation for the gate to slide freely.
7. Grease the gate and slide it into the body between the retainer plate
assemblies. Do not pinch seat-to-body seals or apply impact loads to parts.
Tap lightly on top of the gate to prevent seat ring damage. Tap the gate
down until the top of the threaded neck is 1/2 above the body bonnet face.
8. Install gate guides.
9. Pack the body cavity with grease.
10. Remove the bonnet gasket from the bonnet groove.
11. Clean grooves and sealing surfaces of the body and bonnet.
12. Apply a thick film of grease to the bonnet gasket and sealing groove.
13. Install a new bonnet gasket in the bonnet groove. Install new stem
packing.
14. Install the bonnet over body studs.
a. On valves 5,000 psi working pressure and below, rotate the bonnet
so that bonnet locating pins in the body align with bonnet pin holes.
b. On valves 10,000 psi working pressure and above, rotate the bonnet
until the grease fitting is 90 from the gate valve bore.
15. Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise to fully thread the stem into the
gate and pull the bonnet down over the studs.
16. Hand-tighten bonnet nuts.
17. Ensure the gate is not touching the valve cavity bottom. Rotate the hand
wheel counterclockwise to move the gate away from the bottom.
18. Evenly tighten bonnet nuts. The raised bonnet on valves 10,000 psi and
above will fully contact the body face when bonnet nuts are tight.
19. Lubricate the stem thrust bearing by pumping grease through the fitting
on the bearing cap until grease returns from the bleed hole on the opposite
side of the bearing cap under the O-ring trash seal.
20. Lubricate the body cavity. Remove the grease fitting cap on the bonnet
flange outside diameter. Connect a grease pump and inject grease.

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C. Gate and Seat Disassembly - Hydraulically Actuated

1. Bleed off pressure in the valve body.
CAUTION: To prevent risk of injury, ensure there is no pressure in the
valve before it is removed from the line or disassembled.
2. Turn the hand wheel and locking screw (manual override stem)
counterclockwise until they stop.
3. Apply 250-300 psi actuator pressure to the OPEN port to open the valve.
4. Bleed the actuator and open and close hoses to 0 psi.
5. Remove hydraulic lines from the valve.
6. Remove the valve hand wheel.
7. Remove bonnet nuts.
8. Pull straight up on the bonnet and actuator assembly to remove the gate.
Light tapping with a hammer on the outside diameter of the bonnet can help
break the bond between the bonnet face and valve body.
9. Place the bonnet and actuator assembly horizontally in a clean area.
10. Connect the hydraulic hose to the CLOSE port of the actuator and apply
200-300 psi to extend the gate and stem.
11. Bleed the actuator to 0psi.
12. Remove the gate from the stem by rotating the gate clockwise.
13. Remove seats, guides and retainer plates from the valve body.
14. Remove body bushings. Pry with a screwdriver if necessary.
15. Thoroughly clean the body cavity and parts.
D. Gate and Seat Assembly Hydraulically Actuated
1. Inspect parts for damage.
a. Check retainer plates to ensure they are not bent, twisted or
distorted. Solid material should not be built up on ends.
b. Check seals for cuts or other damage.
c. Check sealing surfaces on the gate, body bushings, seats, stem and
valve body. Determine which parts need to be replaced.
d. Ensure the body cavity is free of all foreign matter.
2. Replace damaged or worn parts.
3. Clean and lightly lubricate all parts and body bushing cavity.

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4. Install body bushings with new seal rings into the body cavity with seal
rings against the valve body.
5. Replace seat seal rings and install one seat in each retainer plate. Each
ring must face toward the body bushing and away from the gate.
6. Place each retainer plate assembly in the valve body with the seal ring
touching the body bushing face. Retainer plates must not protrude above the
bonnet face. If they do, remove retainer plates, inspect valve cavity for
foreign matter and reinstall. Beveled edges on the retainer plate must face
toward the seat pockets of the valve body.
7. If the balance stem is scratched or damaged, it must be replaced. Use a
punch to remove the pin attaching it to the gate.
8. Install a new balance stem on the gate.
a. Align the holes in the lower gate neck and the lower stem.
b. Insert a pin into the hole to hold the stem in place.
9. Grease and carefully install the gate between retainer plate assemblies.
Lightly tap on top of the gate if necessary without damaging it until the top
of threaded neck is 1/2 above the bonnet face of the body.
10. Install guides.
11. Pack the body cavity with grease.
12. Remove the bonnet gasket.
13. Clean gasket sealing surfaces on the body and bonnet.
14. Apply a thin film of oil to the bonnet gasket and sealing surfaces.
15. Install a new gasket on the valve body sealing surface. Install new stem
packing.
16. Install the bonnet and actuator assembly on the valve body.
a. Lift the bonnet and actuator assembly over the valve body.
b. Install the stem into the gate by rotating the bonnet assembly
counterclockwise until the stem shoulder stops on top of the gate neck. If
necessary, remove bonnet studs to position the stem.
c. Align the bonnet assembly with the valve body.
1) For valves 5,000 psi working pressure and below, rotate
the bonnet counterclockwise until pin holes in bottom of the
bonnet are aligned with pins in the valve body. Next, rotate the
bonnet 1/8 counterclockwise, then rotate the stem and bonnet
assembly 1/8 clockwise so the stem shoulder is not touching
the top of the gate.

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2) For valves 10,000 psi working pressure and above, rotate

bonnet counterclockwise until bolt holes in the bonnet are in
alignment with bonnet studs or stud holes. Next, rotate
bonnet 1/8 counterclockwise, then rotate stem and
bonnet assembly 1/8 clockwise so the stem shoulder is
not touching the top of the gate.
17. Bleed pressure from the hydraulic close line. Disconnect it from the
actuator.
18. Push down on the actuator assembly until bonnet studs extend through
the bonnet flange.
19. Hand-tighten bonnet nuts onto bonnet studs.
20. Evenly tighten bonnet nuts. The bonnet face should contact the valve
body.
VI. HYDRAULIC PISTON AND ASSEMBLY
A. Disassembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly
1. Bleed off pressure in the valve body.
2. Turn the hand wheel and manual locking screw (override stem)
counterclockwise until they stop. This will allow full piston travel.
3. Apply 250-300 psi actuator pressure to the OPEN port to open the valve.
4. Bleed the actuator and hydraulic open and close lines to 0 psi.
5. Remove hydraulic lines from valve.
6. Remove the hand wheel from the manual locking screw.
7. Remove the two set screws from the upper cylinder head.
8. Using a pipe wrench, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise with the
locking screw in place and remove the nut from the actuator.
9. Using a box wrench, remove nuts from cylinder head studs.
10. Remove the upper cylinder head by lifting straight up to clear the studs.
11. Using a wrench, turn cylinder head studs counterclockwise to remove
them.
12. Remove the cylinder from the actuator assembly by lifting it straight up.
DO NOT damage the inside cylinder surface.
13. Unscrew the set screw and remove the centering pin from the gate stem.
14. Remove the piston lock nut with counterclockwise rotation.
15. Remove the piston with counterclockwise rotation.
16. Remove the lower cylinder head with counterclockwise rotation.
17. Remove the packing gland with counterclockwise rotation.
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18. Stem packing can be pushed out by injecting grease into the grease
fitting on the bonnet flange. If stem packing is removed with a sharp object,
do not scratch the stem or packing seal area of the bonnet.
B. Assembly of Hydraulic Piston and Cylinder Assembly
1. Clean all parts for inspection.
2. Inspect all parts for any damage or wear, including sealing surfaces for
scratches and seals for cuts.
3. Replace damaged or worn parts with new parts.
4. Replace stem packing by applying a light coat of oil to the stem and stem
packing, then push packing onto the stem past bonnet threads with the
rounded end of packing facing the valve body.
5. Tap the top of the stem with a rubber hammer until the balance stem seats
in the bottom of the valve cavity and stem movement stops. DO NOT
damage the top of stem.
6. Rotate the stem counterclockwise until it contacts the top of the gate and
rotation stops, then turn the stem 1/8 clockwise.
7. Keep the stem from turning while performing steps 8 through 17.
8. Apply a light film of oil on the stem.
9. Install O-rings on the packing gland.
10. Install the packing gland using clockwise rotation, applying 100-150 ftlb of torque to the seat retainer.
11. Apply a light film of oil to the outside surface of the packing gland and
the inside diameter of the lower cylinder head.
12. Install the lower cylinder head on the bonnet with clockwise rotation,
applying 150-200 ft-lb of torque to seat the cylinder head.
13. Install the O-ring on the outside diameter of the lower cylinder head.
14. Install the O-ring on the outside diameter of the piston.
15. Install the piston onto the stem with clockwise rotation until the piston
contacts the top of the packing gland, then rotate the piston 1/4 clockwise
to lift the gate or balance stem off the bottom of the valve cavity.
16. Install the piston lock nut on the stem with clockwise rotation, applying
50-100 ft-lb of torque to seat the lock nut.
17. If the stem turned during assembly, remove the piston and repeat steps 6
through 17.
18. Install the centering pin on top of the stem.
19. Install the set screw in the centering pin and tighten with clockwise
rotation to lock the centering pin in place. Keep the piston from rotating.
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20. Apply a light film of oil on the inside diameter of the cylinder. Install the
cylinder onto the lower cylinder head. Keep the piston from rotating.
21. Install cylinder head studs into the lower cylinder head with clockwise
rotation. Stud bottoms should be flush with the cylinder flange bottom.
22. Install the upper cylinder head over cylinder head studs.
23. Install cylinder head nuts on cylinder head studs with clockwise rotation,
applying 100-150 ft-lb torque.
24. Install O-rings on the outside diameter of the adjusting nut.
25. Apply a light film of oil on the outside diameter of the adjusting nut and
inside diameter of the upper cylinder head.
26. Install the adjusting nut and align the gate and seat assembly.
a. Valves with manual locking screws or override stem.
1) Install the adjusting nut into the upper cylinder head with
eight clockwise rotations.
2) Install adjusting nut set screws into the upper cylinder head.
Do not tighten set screws.
3) Turn the locking screw counterclockwise until rotation stops.
4) Connect hydraulic lines to actuator.
5) Apply no more than 300 psi hydraulic pressure to the OPEN
port until the piston moves out and stops.
6) Maintain pressure and turn the locking screw clockwise into
the adjusting nut until it contacts the piston/centering pin.
7) Reduce hydraulic opening pressure to 0 psi.
8) Turn the locking screw clockwise until the gate bore is
aligned with the body bore.
9) Turn the locking screw counterclockwise until it is fully
retracted.
10) Turn the adjusting nut clockwise until it contacts the piston.
11) Tighten set screws to lock the adjusting nut in place.
b. Valves without manual locking screws.
1) Install the adjusting nut into the cylinder head by rotating it
clockwise until it stops.
2) Install adjusting nut set screws. Do not tighten them.
3) Connect hydraulic lines to actuator.
4) Apply up to 300 psi hydraulic pressure to the OPEN port
until the piston moves out and stops.
5) Ensure the gate bore is aligned with the body bore.
6) If bores align, proceed to step 8.
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7) If bores do not align, reduce OPEN pressure to 0 psi; turn the

adjusting nut 1/4 counterclockwise; reapply 300 psi hydraulic
pressure to the OPEN port. If bores align, proceed to step 8,
else repeat step 7.
8) Tighten set screws to lock the adjusting nut in place.
VII. TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Fluid leaks past the gate and
seat assembly
Fluid leaks around the valve
stem.
Fluid leaks at the bonnet
flange.

Fluid leaks at the bonnet

flange.
Handwheel is hard to turn.

Hand wheel turns but valve

does not open or close.

Cause
Gate and seat assembly is
worn.

Solution
Replace the gate and seat
assembly.

Hand wheel is not backed off.

Stem packing is worn.

Back hand wheel off turn

Replace the stem packing.

Bonnet seal ring is worn.

Replace the bonnet seal ring.

Loose bonnet nuts.

Retighten.

Bonnet or body ring groove is

damaged.
Check valve inside the grease
fitting is worn.
Thrust bearings have lost
lubricant.

Return valve to QOT for

repair.
Replace the grease fitting.

Thrust bearings are corroded.

Replace the thrust bearings.

Gate and stem threads have

lost lubricant.

Lubricate the gate and stem

through the bonnet grease
fitting.

Stem shear pin is sheared.

Stem shear pin is sheared.

Replace the stem shear pin.

Replace the stem shear pin.

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Lubricate the thrust bearings.

TYPE 'QFC' MANUAL GATE VALVE PARTS

ITEM QTY

2-1/16" 5M

2-1/16" 10M

2-1/16" 15M

3-1/8" 5M

3-1/16" 10M

3-1/16" 15M

4-1/16" 5M

4-1/16" 10M

HANDWHEEL

DESCRIPTION

19937-01

19937-01

19937-01

19937-03

19937-03

19937-03

19937-03

19937-03

20774-02

BEARING CAP

19106-01

19106-01

19106-01

19106-01

19106-01

678472-01

19106-01

19312-01

681111-01

FITTING, GREASE (BEARING CAP)

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

5929-05

6227-43-38-50

6227-43-38-50

6227-43-38-50

6227-56-38-50

6227-43-38-50

6227-46-38-50

19108-01

19108-01

19108-01

19310-02

19108-01

19310-01

19310-02
5931-22

SPARES

O-RING, BEARING CAP

BEARING RACE, 1" STEM

BEARING, 1" STEM THRUST

O-RING, STEM ADAPTER

6227-43-38-50 6227-43-38-50
19108-01

19108-01

5931-09

5931-09

5931-09

5931-09

5931-09

6227-27-01-70

6227-27-01-70

6227-27-01-07

ADAPTER, STEM

20871-01

20871-01

20871-01

20871-01

20871-01

6227-27-01-70 6227-27-01-70

4-1/16" 15M

5931-22

5931-09

5931-10

6230-08-01-70

6227-27-01-70

6230-02-01-70

6854-48

654130-01

20871-01

20873-01

681112-01
21812-60

PIN, STEM

21812-14

21812-14

21812-14

21812-14

21812-14

21812-60

21812-14

21812-15

10

GLAND, PACKING

20874-01

20874-01

20874-01

20874-01

20874-01

677509-01

20874-01

690169

690164

11

PACKING, STEM

686598-01

686598-01

686598-01

686598-01

686598-01

686598-12

686598-01

686598-02

686598-12

12

NUT

5926-09-10

5926-25-10

5926-23-10

5926-25-10

807-039-04

18573-06-10

5926-23-10

5926-27

5926-28-10

13

STUD (BONNET)

5912-67-10

5914-18-10

5915-67-10

5914-21-10

793-3905-4

5914-95-10

5915-67-10

6306-22-10

6/10/7311

14

BONNET

33297-01-01

33297-04-01

33297-05-01

33297-09-01

33297-10-01

677513-02-01

33297-14-01

33298-02-01

682254-01

15

CHECK VALVE

678627-01-99

678627-01-99

678627-01-99

16

FITTING, GREASE

5929-55

5929-55

HP-12S9-FO

5929-25

5929-55

HP-12S9-FO

5929-55

5929-55

HP-12S9-FO

17

GASKET, BONNET

21793-11

19141-07

19141-07

21793-27

19141-10

44671-04

21794-03

19141-11

19141-15

18

GATE & SEAT ASSY

21353-02-13

21353-02-13

21353-02-13

21353-03-07

21353-03-07

21353-25-34

21353-04-11

21353-04-12

21353-04-42

19

STEM, OPERATING

20

21

22

23

24

25

BODY

26

NAME PLATE

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

27

SEAL, BODY BUSHING

610500-23

610500-23

610500-23

610500-50

610500-50

610500-55

610500-47

610500-67

610500-58

28

BODY BUSHING

630691-01

630691-01

630691-01

630690-01

630469-03

630471-02

630472-02

610774-02

630706-02

29

GATE GUIDE

694811-01

694811-01

694811-01

694482-01

694482-01

44640-01

694816-01

694406-01

611045-01

30

HANDWHEEL BOLT ASSY

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

31

PACKING, BACK-UP

691889-01

691889-03

691889-03

32

16

SCREW, SOCKET HEAD CAP, B7

067-34019-042

33

O-RING, STEM EXTENSION

702645-21-81

34

PIN, STEM EXTENSION

21812-61

29381-01-99

29381-01-99

29381-01-99

29381-03-99

29381-03-99

688590-01-99

29381-04-99

38228-01-99

682564-01-99

GATE

23042-02

23042-02

23042-02

23247-02

23247-02

23247-02

23248-01

23249-01

682255-02

RETAINER PLATE

611404-01

611404-01

611404-01

611404-03

611404-03

611404-15

611404-05

611404-17

682257-01

SEAT RING

44844-06

44844-06

44844-06

44783-06

44783-06

678353-01

610482-03

610978-02

611535-02

SEAL RING, PTFE

610500-23

610500-23

610500-23

610500-50

610500-50

610500-55

610500-47

610500-47

610500-58

PIN, BONNET LOCATING

21813-06

21813-06

21813-06

694812-01-01

235000-01-01

610591-02

694812-02-01

694480-01

44737-01

31081-01

694405-01

611288-03

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EXTENSION, STEM

654129-01

36

SCREW, GREASE, AUTOCLAVE

HP-1259-F0

* INCLUDES (1) #20, (2) #21, (2) #22, (2) #23

18

GATE & SEAT ASSY

TYPE 'QFC' HYDRAULIC GATE VALVE PARTS

ITEM QTY

SPARES

DESCRIPTION
HANDWHEEL

2-1/16" 5M

2-1/16" 10M

2-1/16" 15M

3-1/8" 5m

3-1/16" 10M

3-1/16" 15M

4-1/16" 5M

4-1/16" 10M

19937-01

19937-01

19937-01

19937-03

19937-03

19937-03

19937-03

19937-03

4-1/16" 15M
20774-02

6227-27-01-70

6227-27-01-70

6227-27-01-70

6227-28-20-70

6227-27-01-70

6227-27-01-70

6227-28-20-70

22936-01

22936-01

22936-01

689724-01

22938-01

22850-01

44611-01

6227-48-01-70

6227-48-01-70

6227-48-01-70

6227-61-20-70

6227-48-01-70

6227-61-20-70

702640-44-31

18597-01

18597-01

18597-01

18597-03

18597-03

18597-06

18597-04

18597-04

18597-07

5926-08

5926-08

5926-08

5926-08

5926-08

5926-10-10

5926-08

5926-10

5926-25-10

LOCKING SCREW

NUT, CYLINDER HEAD

SET SCREW

5940-06

5940-06

5940-06

5940-06

5940-06

38710-03

5940-06

5940-06

5811-01

CYLINDER HEAD, UPPER

22939-01

22939-01

22939-01

22939-01

22945-01

690173-01

22939-01

22410-01

44614-01

O-RING, STEM ADAPTER

ADJUSTING NUT

O-RING

6227-27-01-70 6227-27-01-70
22937-01

22948-01

6227-48-01-70 6227-51-13-90

STUD, CYLINDER HEAD

5911-48

5911-48

5911-48

5911-49

5911-49

34863-57-01-35

5911-47

5913-30

34732-58-01-67

10

CYLINDER

20459-04

20459-04

20459-04

20459-14

20459-08

689723-01

20459-03

20459-07

6897-23-01

11

CENTERING PIN

18596-01

18596-01

18596-01

18596-01

18596-01

18598-01

18596-01

18598-01

18598-01

12

SET SCREW

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

5940-01-04

13

LOCKNUT, PISTON

5953-05

5953-05

5953-05

5953-05

5953-05

5953-06

5953-05

5953-06

5953-07

14

PISTON

20582-01

20582-01

20582-01

20582-01

20946-01

20828-01

20582-01

20828-01

44612-01

15

O-RING

6227-19-01-70

6227-19-01-70

6227-19-01-70

6227-19-01-70 6227-19-01-70

6227-23-20-70

6227-19-01-70

6227-23-20-70

6227-28-20-70

16

O-RING

6227-36-13-85

6227-36-13-85

6227-36-13-85

6227-36-13-85 6227-36-13-90

6227-39-20-70

6227-36-13-85

6227-40-01-80

6227-40-01-80

17

PACKING GLAND, HYD.

20454-02

20454-02

20454-02

20454-02

20943-02

689722-02

20454-02

20827-02

44635-01

18

STEM PACKING

686598-01

686598-01

686598-01

686598-01

686598-01

686598-12

686598-01

686598-02

686598-12
446178-01

19

CYLINDER HEAD, LOWER

20583-01

20583-01

20583-01

20583-01

20938-01

689721-62-0766

20583-01

20553-01

20

RELIEF VALVE

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

5929-10

21

NUT, BONNET

5926-09-10

5926-25-10

5926-23-10

5926-25-10

5926-24-10

18573-06-10

5926-23-10

5926-27-10

5926-28-10

22

BONNET

33297-01-01

33297-04-01

33297-05-01

33297-09-01

33297-10-01

677513-02-01

33297-14-01

33298-02-01

44630-01

23

GREASE FITTING

5929-55

5929-55

HP-12S9-FO

5929-55

5929-55

HP-12S9-FO

5929-55

5929-55

HP-12S9-FO

24

CHECK VALVE

678627-01-99

678627-01-99

678627-01-99

25

BONNET GASKET

21793-11

19141-07

19141-07

21793-27

19141-10

44671-04

21794-03

19141-11

19141-15

26

STEM, HYD. OPERATING

34272-01

34272-01

34272-01

34272-02

34272-04

689720-02-99

34272-03

38638-01

44613-02-99

27

GATE & SEAT ASSEMBLY

21353-02-12

21353-02-12

21353-02-12

21436-03-04

21436-03-04

611612-13

21436-04-07

21436-04-05

415HGSA

28

GATE , HYDRAULIC

29786-01

29786-01

29786-01

29399-01

29399-01

610768-01

679632-01

34273-01

44618-01

29

RETAINER PLATE

611404-01

611404-01

611404-01

611404-03

611404-03

611404-15

611404-05

611404-17

682257-01

30

SEAT RING

44844-06

44844-06

44844-06

44783-06

44783-06

678353-01

610482-03

610978-02

611535-02

31

SEAL RING, PTFE

610500-23

610500-23

610500-23

610500-50

610500-50

610500-55

610500-47

610500-47

610500-58

32

PIN, BALANCE STEM

21812-52

21812-52

21812-52

21812-52

21812-52

20712-20

21812-52

21810-80

21610-98

33

STEM, LOWER

34271-02

34271-02

34271-02

34271-03

34271-03

610929-04

34271-04

28360-03

44603-02-99

34

STUD, BONNET

5912-67-10

5914-18-10

5915-67-10

5912-67

5917-33-10

5914-95-10

5915-67-10

6306-22-10

7311-06-10

TYPE 'QFC' HYDRAULIC GATE VALVE PARTS

ITEM QTY

2-1/16" 5M

2-1/16" 10M

2-1/16" 15M

3-1/8" 5m

3-1/16" 10M

3-1/16" 15M

4-1/16" 5M

4-1/16" 10M

35

PIN, BONNET LOCATING

21813-06

21813-06

21814-05

36

BODY, HYDRAULIC

20465-01

20465-28

20465-03

697730-02

694480-01

610466-12

20465-02

140-6044-02

610138-01

37

NAME PLATE

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

19052-01

38

PLUG, PIPE

5930-01

5930-01

5930-01

5930-01

5930-01

5930-01

5930-01

39

STEM PROTECTOR

20460-02

20460-02

20460-02

20953-01

20953-01

689716-02

20461-01

20849-02

44615-01

40

GATE GUIDE

694811-01

694811-01

694811-01

694482-01

694482-01

44640-01

694816-01

694406-01

611045-01

41

BODY BUSHING

630691-01

630691-01

630691-01

630690-01

630469-03

630471-02

630472-02

610774-02

630706-02

42

HANDWHEEL BOLT ASSY

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

001-0204

SPARES

DESCRIPTION

* INCLUDES (1) #28, (2) #29, (2) #30, (2) #31, (1) #32, (1) #32
Note: 4-1/16" 15M uses (2) HP-12S9-FO, Grease Screw

4-1/16" 15M

Quality Oil Tools, Inc.

P. O. Box 718
Jennings, Louisiana 70546
Telephone: (337) 616-3300
Fax: (337) 616-3299
E-mail: [email protected]

API-6A-0607
Q1-0036
ISO 9001:2008-0308

Maintenance Manual Release 2.0 June, 2012

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