Single & Dual Load Sensing,

ACCUMULATOR CHARGING VALVE

Product Explanation, Operating Information
and Service Instructions

ACV-SMN-LS and ACV-DMN-LS

PRODUCT EXPLANATION system. A load sensing priority valve and fixed displacement
The load sensing accumulator charging valve operates in a pump may be used in place of the pressure and flow compen-
flow and pressure on demand system. The charging valve sated pump.
senses the pressure in the accumulator(s). If pressure in one The pressure limiting device of the hydraulic system limits
or both accumulators is below a specified pressure range the pressure in the accumulators. The system must be designed
charging valve sends a pressure signal to a pressure and flow to ensure there is sufficient available flow for all foreseeable
compensated pump. The pump senses the pressure signal operating conditions or has proper priority function to ensure
from the charging valve and responds by supplying flow to safe operation.
meet the demand from the charging valve. Pressure in the ac-
cumulators rises as the volume of oil increases in them. Flow OPERATING INFORMATION
rate to the pressure accumulators is constant. The charging End user must provide proper maintenance of valve, should it
valve stops sending the pressure signal when pressure in the become inoperable, by replacing the valve or servicing it with
accumulators reaches the high limit of the charging valve. The the proper repair kit. See TABLES 1 & 2 on page 3 & 5 for the
accumulator charging valve is connected to the hydraulic sys- proper repair kit number. Observe Service Instruction proce-
tem in parallel to other load sensing valves. The highest de- dures on following pages. See Warnings A, B, C & D below.
mand for pressure determines the operating pressure of the

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A C
Due to allowable operating temperature of accumulator Pressure in the accumulators is limited by the system pres-
charging valve avoid contact or burn injury may occur. sure limiting device. Adjustment outside of the allowable
range may result in system damage or failure.

B D
Be sure system energy is relieved from accumulator charg- Do not exceed the high limit pressure setting indicated in
ing valve before removing from machine. See machine op- TABLE 1 or system damage or failure may occur.
erating instructions for procedures to relieve system energy.

MICO could not possibly know of and give advice with respect to all conceivable applications in which this product may be used and the possible hazards and/or
results of each application. MICO has not undertaken any such wide evaluation. Therefore, anyone who uses an application which is not recommended by the
manufacturer, first must completely satisfy himself that a danger will not be created by the application selected, or by the particular model of our product that is
selected for the application.
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from unintentional oversights that may exist. Due to a continuous program of product improvement, materials, specifications, and product documentation are
subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Form No. 81-463-002 Revised 2009-01-26 www.mico.com Printed in U.S.A.

 NOTE from housing (10). Remove o-ring (30) from orifice (29).
Locate the model number on the accumulator charging valve and NOTE: Not all models use stop (26).
compare it to the model number in TABLE 1. Be sure you have the
proper service instructions.
NOTE
Observe torque specifications as indicated in assembly procedures
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS or system damage or failure may occur.

ASSEMBLY
Be sure system energy is relieved from accumulator charging valve (Refer to Figure 1)
before removing from machine. See machine operating instructions
for procedures to relieve system energy. WASH ALL PARTS WITH CLEAN SOLVENT AND DRY. LUBRI-
CATE ALL RUBBER PARTS WITH CLEAN SYSTEM FLUID
DISASSEMBLY PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY. BE SURE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY PROCE-
(Refer to Figure 1) DURE IS DONE WITH CONTAMINATION FREE METHODS.
1. Remove plug (1) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (2) from NOTE
plug (1).
Items 3 through 9 are not used in single accumulator charging
NOTE valves.
Items 3 through 9 are not used in single accumulator charging 1. Install new o-rings (5 & 7) on sleeve (6).
valves. 2. Install spring (9), new poppet (8), sleeve (6), new poppet (4)
and spring (3) into housing (10).
2. Remove spring (3), poppet (4), sleeve (6), poppet (8) and 3. Install new o-ring (2) on plug (1). Install plug (1) in housing
spring (9) from housing (10). NOTE: Be careful not to (10) and torque 122.0-135.6 N·m (90-100 lb·ft).
scratch or mar housing or sleeve bore. 4. Install new o-rings (18 & 19) on insert (17) and place into
3. Remove o-rings (5 & 7) from sleeve (6). housing (10). Note direction of assembly. Seat insert (17)
4. Remove plug (25) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (12) with 12.7 mm (0.50 in) diameter wood dowel.
from plug (25). 5. Install spool (16) into insert (17) in housing (10). Note direc-
5. BEFORE moving screw (24), ACCURATELY MEASURE ITS tion of spool (16), long shoulder end is toward end plug (11),
DEPTH from the end of housing (10) and record for reassem- see Figure 1a.
bly purposes. Remove screw (24) from housing (10). 6. Install ball (15) on insert (17) in housing (10). Install stop (14)
6. Remove spring (22), retainer (21) and ball (20). Be sure to on ball (15).
keep ball (20) separate from ball (15) for reassembly. 7. Install spring (13) over stop (14).
7. Remove pin (23) from screw (24) using a drive pin punch. 8. Install new o-ring (12) on plug (11) and install plug (11) in
NOTE: Be careful not to damage threads. housing (10), centering spring (13). Torque plug (11)
8. Remove plug (11) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (12) 47.5-54.2 N·m (35-40 lb·ft).
from plug (11). 9. Turn housing (10) so plug (25) end is vertically upward. In-
9. Remove spring (13), stop (14) and ball (15) from housing stall ball (20), 6.35 mm (0.25 in) diameter. Be sure ball (20)
(10). is centered in bottom of hole in housing (10). Install retainer
10. Place housing (10) on a bench with plug (11) end down. (21) and spring (22) into housing (10).
Spool (16) may or may not fall out at this point. 10. Insert new pin (23) in screw (24). Be sure pin (23) is aligned
11. Using a 6.4-7.9 mm (0.25-0.31 in) diameter wood or plastic properly and is evenly driven into screw (24). NOTE: Do not
dowel, carefully remove insert (17) and spool (16) from hous- damage threads.
ing (10). Insert (17) must come out plug (11) end of housing 11. Thread screw (24) into housing (10) to the depth recorded
(10). NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or mar valve seats during disassembly.
on insert (17). 12. Install new o-ring (12) on plug (25) and install plug (25) in
12. Remove spool (16) from insert (17). Remove o-rings (18 & housing (10). Torque plug (25) 47.5-54.2 N·m (35-40 lb·ft).
19) from insert (17). 13. Install new o-ring (30) on orifice (29).
13. Remove plug (34) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (33) 14. Install stop (26), spring (27), new poppet or steel ball (28)
from plug (34). and orifice (29) in housing (10). Note order and direction of
14. Earlier Models: Using a 1/4-20 UNC bolt, remove sleeve parts. NOTE: Not all models use stop (26).
(32) and orifice (29) from housing (10). Remove poppet or 15. Earlier Models: Install new o-ring (31) on sleeve (32) and
steel ball (28), spring (27) and stop (26) from housing (10). install sleeve (32) in housing (10). Note direction of sleeve
Remove o-ring (31) from sleeve (32) and o-ring (30) from (32). Install new o-ring (33) on plug (34). Install plug (34) into
orifice (29). NOTE: Not all models use stop (26). housing (10) and torque plug (34) 122.0-135.6 N·m
Later Models: Remove sleeve (32) from housing (10). Using (90-100 lb·ft).
a 1/4-20 UNC bolt, remove orifice (29) from housing (10). Later Models: Install sleeve (32) in housing (10). Install new
Remove poppet or steel ball (28), spring (27) and stop (26) o-ring (33) on plug (34). Install plug (34) into housing (10) and
torque plug (34) 122.0-135.6 N·m (90-100 lb·ft).

VALVE ADJUSTMENT high limit setting is met. Pressure limits can be checked
(Refer to Table 1) correctly only if after each adjustment of screw (24) the
accumulator pressure is reduced below the low limit setting
1. See machine servicing instructions to properly reinstall accu-
and the system recharges the accumulator pressure to its
mulator charging valve. Tee an accurate pressure gauge on
high limit. NOTE: Be sure to reinstall plug (25) before
an accumulator line.
starting pump.
2. Start pump and allow approximately one minute for charging
to start (pressure in gauge will read accumulator precharge
plus). If valve does not begin to charge, stop pump and re- Do not exceed the high limit pressure setting indicated in TABLE
move end plug (25) and turn screw (24) approximately 1/4 1 or system damage or failure may occur.
turn clockwise. Reinstall end plug (25). Check the high limit
specifications (see TABLE 1). Repeat as needed until the 3. Torque end plug (25) 47.5-54.2 N·m (35-40 lb·ft).
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 ·s Items included in Repair Kit
Used only in models 06-463-118, 06-463-156 and 06-463-162
* Not used in single accumulator charging valves

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 1a

NOTE
Model 06-463-118, 06-463-156 and 06-463-162
use a steel ball in place of poppet (28). This steel
ball is not included in repair kit. These are also the
only models that use stop (26).

TABLE 1 (Specifications)
Nominal Nominal
Model Repair Kit High Limit Low Limit
Description
Number Number bar (PSI) bar (PSI)
06-463-100 Dual 06-400-107 78 ± 1.7 (1125 ± 25) 55 ± 3.5 (800 ± 50)
06-463-102 Single 06-400-107 107 ± 3.5 (1550 ± 50) 74 ± 3.5 (1075 ± 50)
06-463-104 Dual 06-400-107 145 ± 3.5 (2100 ± 50) 119 ± 3.5 (1725 ± 50)
06-463-106 Single 06-400-107 129 ± 1.7 (1875 ± 25) 104 ± 2.6 (1513 ± 38)
06-463-108 Single 06-400-107 159 ± 3.5 (2300 ± 50) 117 ± 3.5 (1700 ± 50)
06-463-110 Single 06-400-107 141 ± 3.5 (2050 ± 50) 116 ± 3.5 (1675 ± 50)
06-463-112 Single 06-400-107 159 ± 3.5 (2300 ± 50) 117 ± 3.5 (1700 ± 50)
06-463-114 Single 06-400-107 114 ± 3.5 (1650 ± 50) 93 ± 3.5 (1350 ± 50)
06-463-116 Single 06-400-107 103 ± 3.5 (1500 ± 50) 83 ± 3.5 (1200 ± 50)
06-463-118 Dual 06-400-107 159 ± 3.5 (2300 ± 50) 128 ± 3.5 (1850 ± 50)
06-463-122 Dual 06-400-192 145 ± 3.5 (2100 ± 50) 119 ± 3.5 (1725 ± 50)
06-463-126 Dual 06-400-107 114 ± 3.5 (1650 ± 50) 86 ± 3.5 (1250 ± 50)
06-463-128 Dual 06-400-107 190 ± 3.5 (2750 ± 50) 155 ± 3.5 (2250 ± 50)
06-463-136 Single 06-400-107 166 ± 3.5 (2400 ± 50) 128 ± 3.5 (1850 ± 50)
06-463-144 Dual 06-400-107 200 ± 3.5 (2900 ± 50) 166 ± 3.5 (2400 ± 50)
06-463-148 Dual 06-400-107 114 ± 3.5 (1650 ± 50) 86 ± 3.5 (1250 ± 50)
06-463-154 Dual 06-400-107 200 ± 3.5 (2900 ± 50) 166 ± 3.5 (2400 ± 50)
06-463-156 Dual 06-400-107 159 ± 3.5 (2300 ± 50) 128 ± 3.5 (1850 ± 50)
06-463-158 Single 06-400-107 186 ± 3.5 (2700 ± 50) 153 ± 3.5 (2225 ± 50)
06-463-162 Dual 06-400-107 176 ± 3.5 (2550 ± 50) 145 ± 3.5 (2100 ± 50)
06-463-164 Dual 06-400-107 159 ± 3.5 (2300 ± 50) 128 ± 3.5 (1850 ± 50)
NOTE: If your product number is not listed, please call MICO, Incorporated for information.

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 NOTE NOTE
Locate the model number on the accumulator charging valve and Observe torque specifications as indicated in assembly procedures
compare it to the model number in TABLE 2. Be sure you have the or system damage or failure may occur.
proper service instructions.
ASSEMBLY
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to Figure 2)
WASH ALL PARTS WITH CLEAN SOLVENT AND DRY.
LUBRICATE ALL RUBBER PARTS WITH CLEAN SYSTEM
Be sure system energy is relieved from accumulator charging valve FLUID PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY. BE SURE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY
before removing from machine. See machine servicing instructions PROCEDURE IS DONE WITH CONTAMINATION FREE
for procedures to relieve system energy and to remove charging METHODS.
valve from machine. 1. Install new o-rings (5 & 7) on sleeve (6).
2. Install spring (9), new poppet (8), sleeve (6), new poppet (4)
DISASSEMBLY and spring (3) into housing (10).
(Refer to Figure 2) 3. Install new o-ring (2) on plug (1). Install plug (1) in housing
(10) and torque 122.0-135.6 N·m (90-100 lb·ft).
1. Remove plug (1) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (2) from
4. Install new o-rings (18 & 19) on insert (17) and place into
plug (1).
housing (10). Note direction of assembly. Seat insert (17)
2. Remove spring (3), poppet (4), sleeve (6), poppet (8) and
with 12.7 mm (0.50 in) diameter wood or plastic dowel.
spring (9) from housing (10). NOTE: Be careful not to
5. Install spool (16) into insert (17) in housing (10). Note direc-
scratch or mar housing or sleeve bore.
tion of spool (16), long shoulder end is toward end plug (11).
3. Remove o-rings (5 & 7) from sleeve (6).
See Figure 2a.
4. Remove plug (27) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (12)
6. Install ball (15) on insert (17) in housing (10). Install stop (14)
from plug (27).
over ball (15) and spring (13) over stop (14).
5. BEFORE moving screw (26), ACCURATELY MEASURE ITS
7. Install new o-ring (12) on plug (11). Carefully install plug (11)
DEPTH from the end of housing (10) and record for reas-
in housing (10), centering spring (13). Torque plug (11)
sembly purposes. Remove screw (26) from housing (10).
47.5-54.2 N·m (35-40 lb·ft).
6. Remove shim (24), springs (22 & 23), retainer (21) and ball
8. Turn housing (10) so plug (25) end is vertically upward. In-
(20). Be sure to keep ball (20) separate from ball (15) for
stall ball (20) in housing (10). Be sure ball (20) is centered in
reassembly.
bottom of hole in housing (10). Install retainer (21), springs
7. Remove pin (25) from screw (26) using a drive pin punch.
(22 & 23) and shim (24) into housing (10).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage threads.
9. Insert new pin (25) in screw (26). Be sure pin (25) is aligned
8. Remove plug (11) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (12)
properly and is evenly driven into screw (26). NOTE: Be
from plug (11).
careful not to damage threads.
9. Remove spring (13), stop (14) and ball (15) from housing
10. Thread screw (26) into housing (10) to the depth recorded
(10).
during disassembly.
10. Place housing (10) on a bench with plug (11) end down.
11. Install new o-ring (12) on plug (27) and install plug (27) in
Spool (16) may or may not fall out at this point.
housing (10). Torque plug (27) 47.5-54.2 N·m (35-40 lb·ft).
11. Using a 6.4-7.9 mm (0.25-0.31 in) diameter wood or plastic
12. Install new o-ring (31) on orifice (30).
dowel, carefully remove insert (17) and spool (16) from hous-
13. Install spring (28), poppet (29) and orifice (30) in housing
ing (10). Insert (17) must come out plug (11) end of housing
(10). Note order and direction of parts.
(10). NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or mar valve seats
14. Install sleeve (32) in housing (10). Install new o-ring (33) on
on insert (17).
plug (34). Install plug (34) into housing (10) and torque plug
12. Remove spool (16) from insert (17). Remove o-rings (18 &
(34) 122.0-135.6 N·m (90-100 lb·ft).
19) from insert (17).
13. Remove plug (34) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (33)
from plug (34).
14. Remove sleeve (32) from housing (10). Using a 1/4-20 UNC
bolt, remove orifice (30) from housing (10). Remove poppet
(29) and spring (28) from housing (10). Remove o-ring (31)
from orifice (30).

VALVE ADJUSTMENT correctly only if after each adjustment of screw (26) the
(Refer to Table 1) accumulator pressure is reduced below the low limit setting
and the system recharges the accumulator pressure to its
1. See machine servicing instructions to properly reinstall accu-
high limit. NOTE: Be sure to reinstall plug (27) before
mulator charging valve. Tee an accurate pressure gauge on
starting pump.
an accumulator line.
2. Start pump and allow approximately one minute for charging
to start (pressure in gauge will read accumulator precharge
Do not exceed the high limit pressure setting indicated in TABLE
plus). If valve does not begin to charge, stop pump and re-
1 or system damage or failure may occur.
move end plug (27) and turn screw (26) approximately 1/4
turn clockwise. Reinstall end plug (27). Check the high limit 3. Torque end plug (27) 47.5-54.2 N·m (35-40 lb·ft).
specifications (see TABLE 2). Repeat as needed until the
high limit setting is met. Pressure limits can be checked

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 · Items included in Repair Kit 06-400-316.

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 2a

TABLE 2 (Specifications)
Nominal Nominal
Model Repair Kit High Limit Low Limit
Description
Number Number bar (PSI) bar (PSI)
06-463-166 Dual 06-400-316 186 ± 3.5 (2700 ± 50) 166 ± 3.5 (2400 ± 50)
NOTE: If your product number is not listed, please call MICO, Incorporated for information.

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SERVICE CHECKS FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
ACCUMULATOR CHARGING ACCUMULATOR CHARGING TIME TOO VERY RAPID CYCLING OF CHARGING
CYCLE REPEATS FREQUENTLY WHEN LONG VALVE
ACCUMULATORS ARE NOT NORMALLY 1. No oil or low oil level in tank 1. Incorrect setting of accumulator
BEING DISCHARGED IN SERVICE 1. Check oil level gas charge
1. Leaking accumulator lines or fittings 2. Relief valve setting too low 1. Check accumulator gas charge
1. Check lines and fittings for leaks and 2. Check valve setting 2. Inoperative charging valve
correct 2. Replace charging valve
3. Pump worn or inoperative and not
2. Incorrect setting of accumulator gas delivering full flow or pressure
charge LACK OF ADEQUATE FLOW THRU
3. Check pump
2. Check accumulator gas charge VALVE
4. Inoperative charging valve
3. Line to accumulator plugged 4. Replace charging valve 1. Inoperative pump
3. Replace line 1. Check pump pressure and delivery
4. Inoperative charging valve ACCUMULATORS FAIL TO START 2. Inoperative relief valve
4. Replace charging valve CHARGING 2. Check relief valve setting
1. No oil or low oil level in tank 3. Blocked lines
ACCUMULATORS START TO CHARGE 1. Check oil level 3. Replace lines
BUT DO NOT REACH
2. Worn or inoperative pump 4. Inoperative charging valve
HIGH LIMIT
2. Check pump pressure and flow 4. Replace charging valve
1. No oil or low oil level in tank
3. Inoperative relief valve
1. Check oil level
3. Check relief valve setting
2. Pump worn or inoperative and not
4. Air in accumulator line
delivering full flow or pressure
4. Bleed accumulator line
2. Check pump
5. Inoperative charging valve
3. Inoperative system relief valve (valve
5. Replace charging valve
leaking or has low setting so full flow
and pressure are not available)
3. Check relief valve
4. Inoperative charging valve
4. Replace charging valve

CHARGING VALVE SERVICE DIAGNOSIS

(Refer to Figure 1)
ACCUMULATOR CHARGING CYCLE ACCUMULATOR CHARGING TIME TOO ACCUMULATOR PRESSURES
REPEATS FREQUENTLY WHEN ACCUMU- LONG ARE NOT ISOLATED FROM ONE
LATORS ARE NOT NORMALLY BEING 1. Poppets (4, 8, or 28) stuck, ANOTHER
DISCHARGED IN SERVICE partially closed 1. O-rings (5 or 7) leaking
1. Poppet or ball (28) leaking 2. Orifice (29) partially plugged 2. Inoperative poppets (4 or 8)
2. O-ring (30) leaking
3. O-ring (18) leaking ACCUMULATORS FAIL TO START
4. Ball (15) leaking CHARGING
5. Inoperative seat on insert (17) 1. Broken spring (22)
2. O-ring (19) leaking
ACCUMULATORS START TO CHARGE
BUT DO NOT REACH VERY RAPID CYCLING OF CHARGING
HIGH LIMIT VALVE
1. O-ring (19) leaking 1. Insert (17) worn
2. O-ring (31) leaking (earlier models only) 2. Poppets (4 or 8) stuck partially
closed

CHARGING VALVE SERVICE DIAGNOSIS

(Refer to Figure 2)
ACCUMULATOR CHARGING CYCLE ACCUMULATOR CHARGING TIME TOO ACCUMULATOR PRESSURES
REPEATS FREQUENTLY WHEN ACCUMU- LONG ARE NOT ISOLATED FROM ONE
LATORS ARE NOT NORMALLY BEING 1. Poppets (4, 8, or 29) stuck, ANOTHER
DISCHARGED IN SERVICE partially closed 1. O-rings (5 or 7) leaking
1. Poppet (29) leaking 2. Orifice (30) partially plugged 2. Inoperative poppets (4 or 8)
2. O-ring (31) leaking
3. O-ring (18) leaking ACCUMULATORS FAIL TO START
4. Ball (15) leaking CHARGING
5. Inoperative seat on insert (17) 1. Broken spring (22 or 23)
2. O-ring (19) leaking
ACCUMULATORS START TO CHARGE
BUT DO NOT REACH VERY RAPID CYCLING OF CHARGING
HIGH LIMIT VALVE
1. O-ring (19) leaking 1. Insert (17) worn
2. O-ring (31) leaking 2. Poppets (4 or 8) stuck partially
closed

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