GE Oil & Gas

Masoneilan*
78400/18400 Series
LincolnLog* High Pressure Anti-Cavitation
Control Valve

Instruction Manual (Rev. C)

GE Data Classification : Public

 THESE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR WITH IMPORTANT PROJECT-SPECIFIC REFERENCE
INFORMATION IN ADDITION TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR’S NORMAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES. SINCE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHIES VARY, GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES) DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO DICTATE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES, BUT TO
PROVIDE BASIC LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CREATED BY THE TYPE OF EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME THAT OPERATORS ALREADY HAVE A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. THEREFORE, THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE INTERPRETED AND APPLIED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE AT THE SITE AND THE PARTICULAR
REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION OF OTHER EQUIPMENT AT THE SITE.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL DETAILS OR VARIATIONS IN EQUIPMENT NOR TO
PROVIDE FOR EVERY POSSIBLE CONTINGENCY TO BE MET IN CONNECTION WITH INSTALLATION, OPERATION
OR MAINTENANCE. SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE DESIRED OR SHOULD PARTICULAR PROBLEMS ARISE
WHICH ARE NOT COVERED SUFFICIENTLY FOR THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR'S PURPOSES THE MATTER SHOULD BE
REFERRED TO GE.

THE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF GE AND THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO
THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT RELATING TO THE SUPPLY OF THE EQUIPMENT. NO ADDITIONAL
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES BY GE REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR ITS USE ARE GIVEN OR IMPLIED BY
THE ISSUE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FURNISHED TO THE CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SOLELY TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION,
TESTING, OPERATION, AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED. THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE
REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GE.

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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Serial Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
After Sales Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Actuator and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Numbering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recommended Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Piping Cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Isolation Bypass Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Heat Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hydrostatic Testing and Line Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Flow Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Welded Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pre-Weld Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Welding Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Post Weld Cleaning & Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Actuator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Valve Actuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disconnect Instrumentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Air-to-Retract Actuators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Threaded Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stem Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Air-to-Extend Actuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Actuator Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Valve Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Maintenance & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Packing Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Packing Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Guiding Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seating Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Seat Lapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Soft Seat Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Gaskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Metal Seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Valve Plug and Stem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Plug Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Valve Reassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Plug Stem Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Assembly Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Valve Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Valve Sizes 1" and 1-1/2" Sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Valve Sizes 2" to 8" Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Body Bolting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Packing Box Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Low Emissions LE* Packing (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Packing Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Spring Loaded Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Packing Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Valve Travel Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Parts References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Actuation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Type 87/88 Multi-Spring Diaphragm Actuators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Parts Reference Table 87/88 Actuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Type 51/52/53 Cylinder Actuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Double Acting (Model 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Air to Extend (Model 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Air to Retract (Model 53). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Parts Reference Table 51/52/53 Actuators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Safety Information
Important - Please Read Before About this Manual
Installation • The information in this manual is subject to change without
prior notice.
Masoneilan 78400/18400 Series instructions contain DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION labels, where necessary, to alert you • The information contained in this manual, in whole or part,
to safety related or other important information. Read the shall not be transcribed or copied without GE's written
instructions carefully before installing and maintaining your permission.
control valve. DANGER and WARNING hazards are related
• Please report any errors or questions about the information
to personal injury. CAUTION hazards involve equipment or
in this manual to your local supplier.
property damage. Operation of damaged equipment can,
under certain operational conditions, result in degraded • These instructions are written specifically for the
process system performance that can lead to injury or death. 78400/18400 LincolnLog control valves, and do not apply
Total compliance with all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION to other valves outside of this product line.
notices is required for safe operation.
Useful Life
The current estimated useful life period for the Masoneilan
78400/18400 Series control valve is 25+ years. To maximize
the useful life of the product it is essential to conduct annual
inspections, routine maintenance and ensure proper
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to potential installation to avoid any unintended stresses on the product.
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that The specific operating conditions will also impact the useful
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. life of the product. Consult the factory for guidance on specific
applications if required prior to installation.

Warranty
Items sold by General Electric are warranted to be free from
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
year from the date of shipment provided said items are used
according to GE recommended usages. GE reserves the
right to discontinue manufacture of any product or change
product materials, design or specifications without notice.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
This instruction manual applies to the Masoneilan
avoided, could result in serious injury.
78400/18400 Series control valves.

Note:

• The control valve MUST BE installed, put into

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not service and maintained by qualified and
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. competent professionals who have undergone
suitable training.
• Under certain operating conditions, the use of damaged
equipment could cause a degradation of the performance
When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a of the system which may lead to personal injury or death.
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could • Changes to specifications, structure, and components
result in property damage. used may not lead to the revision of this manual unless
Note: Indicates important facts and conditions. such changes affect the function and performance of the
product.

• All surrounding pipe lines must be thoroughly flushed to

ensure all entrained debris has been removed from the
system.

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Introduction After Sales Service
GE offers After Sales Service comprised of highly qualified
technicians to support the installation operation,
Scope maintenance and repair of its Masoneilan equipment. For
The following instructions are designed to guide the support contact the local GE representative or Masoneilan
user through the installation and maintenance of the factory located closest to you.
Masoneilan 78400/18400 Series control valves.

The Masoneilan 78400/18400 Series control valve is Spare Parts

part of Masoneilan’s Engineered Product portfolio, and Only Masoneilan replacement parts should be used when
is custom designed to fit our customer’s most difficult carrying out maintenance operations. Obtain replacement
applications. This document provides detailed installation parts through local GE representatives or Masoneilan
and maintenance instructions for all sizes, ratings and trim Parts Department.
types used in the LincolnLog product line. When ordering spare parts, the model and serial
numbers indicated on the manufacturer’s serial plate
Serial Plate must be given.
The serial plate is usually fixed to the side of the actuator
yoke. It indicates information about the valve including Actuator and Accessories
size and type, pressure class rating, body/bonnet material,
Actuators and other valve accessories have their own
and serial number.
instruction manuals, that provide information and details
on the assembly and installation. Refer to the appropriate
instruction manual for each unique accessory.

Numbering System
1st 2nd 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
8 4

Body Trim Type No. of Optional

Actuator Type Trim Size
Series Stages* Configuration
4 Axial Flow
87 Spring-Diaphragm 1 Globe 3 Three 0 Optional Trim F Forged Body
High Resistance
Air to Close 7 Angle 4 Four 1 Trim A, Balanced Design
(Downseating)
88 Spring-Diaphragm 6 Six Hard Seat EB Extension
Air to Open 2 Trim B, Balanced Bonnet
51 Cylinder Hard Seat
Double Acting 3 Trim C, Balanced
52 Cylinder Spring Hard Seat
Return (Air To Extend) 4 Trim A, Balanced
53 Cylinder Spring Soft Seat
Return (Air To Retract) 5 Trim B, Balanced
20 Top Mounted Soft Seat
Manual Handwheel 6 Trim C, Balanced
Soft Seat
7 Trim A, Unbalanced
Hard Seat
8 Trim B, Unbalanced
Hard Seat
9 Trim C,
Unbalanced Hard
Seat

* Additional stages are available to meet specific operating conditions.

Please consult GE.

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Unpacking valve bonnet and take protective measures relative to
personal safety.
Care must be exercised when unpacking the valve to
prevent damage to the accessories and component parts. Hydrostatic Testing and Line Cleaning
Contact the local GE Sales Office or Service Center with any During this operation, the control valve must not be used
issues or problems. Be sure to note the Masoneilan valve as an isolating valve. This means that the valve must
model number and serial number in all correspondences. always be opened before carrying out pressure tests in the
process line, cleaning of pipes, etc. Otherwise equipment
damage or failure of the seal rings could result. Flushing
Installation and hydrostatic test equipment can be purchased from
the Masoneilan factory.

Flow Direction
The valve must be installed so that the process fluid will
The 78400/18400 Series valve must always be installed flow through the valve in the direction indicated by the
with the flow tending to open the valve plug. For flow arrow located on the body.
applications where insulation of the valve body is
required, do not insulate the valve bonnet. Welded Connections
Recommended Installation
It is recommended to install the 78400/18400 Series valves
in the vertical position with the actuator extended up
whenever possible. This orientation eliminates the need Carefully review the information in this section prior to
for additional pipe support, reduces the side load friction welding any valves inline. Refer any additional questions
on the actuator, and provides ease of removal of the trim to the local GE Sales Office or Service Center.
during maintenance for weld-end construction designs. Pre-Weld Preparation
Piping Cleanliness Carefully follow the installation steps defined in the sections
Before installing the valve in the line, clean piping and noted above prior to performing weld procedures.
valve of all foreign material such as welding chips, scale, Welding Process
oil, grease or dirt. Gasket mating surfaces must be
Perform welding process in accordance with the standard
thoroughly cleaned to ensure leak-free joints. Sacrificial
requirements for the materials and weld construction
start-up fixtures can be purchased from GE to protect the
of the specific valve. Apply post weld heat treatment if
operational trim during the installation and line flushing
required.
phases.

Internal valve components should be removed prior

If major system or piping modifications (or repairs) are
to performing any post weld heat treatment in order
performed, thorough flushing and blowdown of the
to prevent damaging any soft goods (such as teflon
system will be required prior to reinstalling the LincolnLog
seals). If unable to remove the elastomeric components,
trim. Sacrificial flushing trim should be installed in this
then other methods must be employed to prevent the
valve to protect the integrity of the flow passages. Failure
local temperature around the seals from exceeding the
to follow this warning will violate the valve warranty
maximum material limits (typically 450°F / 232°C for
agreement and could result in control instability,
Teflon-based materials).
excessive noise levels, and valve leakage.
Post Weld Cleaning & Assembly
Isolation Bypass Valve Inspect the body, bonnet, and trim components for
To allow for in-line inspection, maintenance and removal of
cleanliness and surface condition. Remove any foreign
the valve without service interruption, provide a manually
materials, such as weld chips, slag or scale. Make sure
operated shutoff valve on each side of the control valve and
there are no nicks, scratches, burrs or sharp corners on
a manually operated throttling valve in the bypass line.
sealing and sliding surfaces. Clean all gasket interface
Heat Insulation surfaces and reassemble using new gaskets to ensure
In case of a heat-insulated installation, do not insulate the sealing integrity.

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Actuator Assembly from the valve and actuator stems.
Assemble the actuator onto the control valve using the
Air-to-Extend Actuators
appropriate instructions for the specific actuator model
For this actuator configuration, the valve plug is already in
and type. Connect air pressure lines to the actuator ports
the fully retracted position without any air pressure applied.
to meet intended operating mode (i.e., air-to-extend,
Disconnect the plug stem and actuator stem as described
air-to-retract, or double-acting).
in the threaded connection and stem connector sections
above depending on the connection type.
Disassembly Actuator Removal
Disconnect all electrical and air connections to and from
the actuator. Disassemble yoke nut or yoke attachment
screws, and lift the actuator off of the valve being careful
Prior to performing any maintenance on the valve, not to damage the bonnet threads.
isolate the valve and vent the process pressure.
Valve Disassembly
Valve Actuation The valve must always be reassembled with new packing
Access to the internal components of the valve should set and gaskets. Before disassembly, make sure the
be accomplished with the actuator removed. Follow the recommended spare parts are available for reassembly.
detailed instructions below and refer to the appropriate
actuator instruction manuals. 1. Disconnect the piping to the leak detector connection
on the bonnet (if applicable).
2. Remove the body stud nuts (7).
Note: For valve sizes 1" through 2", the bonnet (23) is a
Actuator may be pre-loaded with tension from air pressure one-piece construction. Valve sizes 3" and larger have
or springs. Prior to disconnecting instrumentation read a bonnet (23) with a separate bonnet flange (24). These
all instructions for the specific actuator. larger sizes also use a metal seal (10) and multiple seat
ring gaskets (11) at various locations.
Disconnect Instrumentation For valve sizes 1" through 2" follow disassembly instructions
Disconnect all mechanical connections between the
3-10:
positioner and the other instruments. Disassemble the
valve stem and actuator stem coupling as described in the 3. Disassemble the bonnet (23) and plug (20) / stem (21)
following sections. subassembly from the valve body as a single unit.
4. Remove the packing flange nuts (2), packing flange (3),
Air-to-Retract Actuators and the packing follower (4).
Apply sufficient air pressure to the actuator to retract
the stem completely. Disconnect the plug stem from 5. Remove the plug (20) and stem (21) subassembly from
the actuator stem depending on the connection type as the valve bonnet (23).
described below.

Threaded Connection
Unscrew the plug stem from the actuator stem, making
sure the plug never contacts the seating area (liner or seat Be careful not to damage the plug (20) or liner (18) while
ring) at any time during disassembly. removing the plug/stem subassembly.
6. Remove the old packing set (22) and lantern ring (17).
Note: Applicable only for units with the optional leak
detector bonnet option.
Contact between the plug and seating area during 7. Remove the body gasket (10), liner (18), and seat ring
this disassembly process may cause damage to the (19) from the body.
seating surfaces. It may be necessary to disassemble Note: Valve sizes 1" and 1.5" have integral seat rings
the actuator yoke from the valve bonnet and lifting the in the liners.
actuator off the valve to avoid plug to seating surface
contact. 8. Remove the retainer (8), seal ring, and back-up rings
(9) from the liner.
Stem Connector Note: The retainer, seal ring and back-up rings are
Remove the screws and disassemble the stem connector only used in the balanced valve assemblies.
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9. Remove the seat ring gasket (11). Packing Box
Note: 2" size valves have multiple seat ring gaskets. Packing box maintenance is one of the principal tasks
10. Inspect the bonnet (23), plug (20) and stem (21) during routine servicing. Tightness of the packing (22)
assembly, liner (18), seat ring (19), and body (25) for is maintained by proper compression. Compression is
any visual defects or damage. Carefully inspect the achieved by evenly tightening the packing flange nuts (2)
dynamic sliding surfaces and the seal interface areas. against the packing flange (3). Periodic re-tightening of the
packing flange nuts may be required to maintain proper
For valve sizes 3" and larger follow disassembly sealing.
instructions 11-19:

11. Disassemble the bonnet flange (24) and metal seal (10)
from the valve.
Note: The metal seal (10) will require some force to Care must be taken not to over tighten, as this could
remove from the valve. Using a common tool, such create unnecessary friction preventing smooth valve
as an open-end wrench, lever the seal up at various operation. If packing leakage persists after applying
points to lift out evenly. maximum compression, then the packing needs to be
12. Remove the bonnet (23) and plug (20) / stem (21) replaced.
subassembly from the valve body as a single unit.
13. Remove the packing flange nuts (2), packing flange (3),
and the packing follower (4).
14. Remove the plug (20) and stem (21) subassembly from The valve must be isolated and the process pressure
the valve bonnet (23). vented prior to performing any packing box maintenance.

Packing Replacement
Disassembly of the valve bonnet from the body is
recommended before replacing the standard Teflon V-Ring
Be careful not to damage the plug (20) or liner (18) packing. Other packing types can be replaced without
while removing the plug/stem subassembly. removal of the bonnet. Use the following procedures to
15. Remove the old packing set (22) and lantern ring (17). replace existing packing:
Note: Applicable only for units with the optional leak 1. Loosen and remove the packing flange nuts (2).
detector bonnet option. 2. Remove the packing flange (3) and packing follower (4).
16. Remove the liner (18) and seat ring (19) from the body. 3. Remove the old packing set (22) and lantern ring (17).
17. Remove the retainer (8), seal ring, and back-up rings Note: Applicable only for units with the optional leak
(9) from the liner. detector bonnet option.
Note: The retainer, seal ring and back-up rings are 4. Replace packing (22) referring to Figures 8, 9, or 10 for
only used in the balanced valve assemblies. correct number of packing rings.
18. Remove the seat ring (19) and seat ring gaskets (11). Note: For teflon packing, assemble new packing
Note: There is also a seat ring gasket between the with the cuts in the rings located 120° apart from the
liner and bonnet. adjacent ring. Press rings into the packing box one at
19. Inspect the bonnet (23), plug (20) and stem (21) a time.
assembly, liner (18), seat ring (19), and body (25) for 5. Reassemble the packing follower (4) and the packing
any visual defects or damage. Carefully inspect the flange (3).
dynamic sliding surfaces and the seal interface areas.
6. Tighten the packing flange nuts (2) without over
compressing the packing rings.
Maintenance & Repair 7. For graphite packing, open and close the valve several
The purpose of this section is to provide recommended times then retighten the packing as required.
maintenance and repair procedures. These procedures 8. Place the valve back into service and check for
assume the availability of standard shop tools and leakage. Tighten packing flange nuts (2) as required.
equipment.

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Parts Repair
Carefully examine parts for any scratches, unusual wear, 19
or other visual damage prior to re-assembly.
20
Guiding Surfaces
Guiding surfaces shown in Figure 1, including the liner
(18), valve plug (20), and plug stem (21) must be checked. Figure 2: Plug and Seat Ring Seating Surfaces
If there is only slight wear indications, then use a light
abrasive to smooth out the specific guiding surface areas. 1. Clean body gasket surface areas.
Parts with greater damage or wear on the guide surfaces 2. Place seat ring (19) onto a flat surface, noting the
must be replaced. seating angle is up.
21 3. If lapping procedure is done outside of the valve body,
proceed to step 4. Otherwise if lapping procedure
is done inside of valve body, install a new seat ring
gasket (11).
20 Note: Seat ring gasket (11) is temporarily placed to
hold the seat ring during lapping.
18
It is imperative to use a new gasket or a test part
having the same geometrical characteristics in order
to insure the correct position of the seat ring during
Figure 1: Plug, Liner, and Stem Guiding Surface
lapping.
Seating Surfaces This gasket (or similar part) can be kept after lapping
The seat ring (19) (or liner (18) with integral seat), and for future lapping use.
valve plug (20) seating surfaces must be completely free The gasket used for lapping must not be reused for
of dents, scratches, wear, or other visual damage. Any the body reassembly.
seating surfaces showing signs of minor deterioration
4. Spread a fine layer of high quality lapping compound
may be refurbished in accordance with the following
(600 grit) on the seating surface.
guidelines.

Seat Lapping
Seating surfaces may need to be lapped in order to restore
the necessary surface integrity to meet valve leakage Do not allow the lapping compound to get onto the
requirements. A maximum of .015" (0.4mm) metal removal liner (18) and upper sections of the plug (20).
from both the plug and seat surfaces is allowable for any
5. Assemble the liner (18) on top of the seat ring.
valve size. Make sure the seating angles on the reworked
parts are within the specified tolerances as shown in the 6. Place an appropriate tool on the valve stem (21) thread
Figure 2 below. Parts requiring more metal removal to to allow for manual rotation. Options for creating a
restore shall be discarded and replaced. manual resurfacing tool include using a T-handle
secured with a locknut, or using a flat piece of steel
with a drilled hole and several locknuts to fasten to the
valve stem (21).
7. Insert the plug (20) and stem (21) assembly into the
liner (18) until the plug contacts the seat ring.
8. Lap the seat ring (19) by rotating the plug (20) in short
oscillating strokes. After 8 to 10 strokes, lift the plug
(20) and repeat the operation three more times at
increments of 90°, 180°, and 270° from the original
position.
Note: Performing the operation at various increments
PLUG SEAT RING is critical in maintaining concentricity between the
parts during lapping.

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9. Lapping can be repeated, but should be limited as Edge must be free
much as possible so that the seat remains sufficiently from nicks and burrs
narrow to guarantee tightness.
ø 0.13[.005] A
10. After lapping, disassemble the parts to clean them
and then reassemble, making sure the seating angles
are within tolerance. See Figure 2.

Soft Seat Repair

The soft seat assemblies include swaged retainers and
Ra 0.8
can not be repaired in the field. These should be returned
to the local Masoneilan service center for replacement or
maintenance of the PTFE “reservoir”. Figure 4: Bonnet Seating Angle Details
(see page 40°30’
16)
Filled PTFE “Reservoir”
39°30’
Valve Plug and Stem
Seat Ring
If the valve stem needs to be replaced, then the plug must
Metal Sliding Collar also be changed in order to guarantee correct pinning of
the assembly. However, an undamaged valve stem can be
Figure 3: Soft Seat Option reused even if the valve plug needs to be replaced.

Gaskets
Gasket seating surfaces must be free of dents, scratches,
corrosion, or other types of damage. Clean mating surfaces Be careful not to damage the plug guiding or seating
as required and replace any non-conforming parts. Spiral surfaces while performing the following operations.
wound gaskets (Items 10 & 11) must always be replaced
after disassembly. Plug Removal
Metal Seal Drive out the plug pin (12) using a punch or by drilling it
For valves 3" and larger: out. If drilling is required, use a drill bit that is smaller than
the plug pin size. Unscrew the plug (20) from the stem (21)
Prior to reassembly, the metal seal (10) should be inspected
following complete removal of the plug pin.
for cracks or signs of wear on the coating. The metal seal
can be reused if it is free from scratches, erosion, corrosion,
or any other type of damage.
If the coating is not intact or slight wear exists, a new layer
In case of 440C stainless steel or other hardened
of coating should be re-applied to the original condition by
materials, plug and stem assembly can not be machined
a Masoneilan Authorized Repair Center (MARC).
or drilled. If either the plug or stem is damaged, the
Prior to reassembly of the valve, inspect the inside of the parts must be purchased as a complete assembly.
valve body around the area where the metal seal seats. It
is common to find slight ridges or depressions from where
the seal was originally seated. During initial assembly Valve Reassembly
these depressions aid in the sealing of the valve, however After completing the recommended maintenance and
these areas can become leak paths during reassembly if repair actions noted above, reassemble the valve using
the surface is not restored to its original finish. the following procedures.
To prevent this potential leakage, machine the seating
angle of the bonnet at 40 degrees by approximately 0.1 Plug Stem Assembly
inches (2.5 mm) deep, thus causing the seal ring to seat Reassemble the plug and stem subassembly using new
further inside the valve body (on a new undeformed replacement parts as required. Thread the valve plug (20)
surface). Refer to Figure 4 for details. into the stem (21), making sure that the assembly is tight
and secure. Apply torque to stem per Tables 1A and 1B.

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 Stem Size Torque Dimension A Valve Reassembly
inches mm ft-lbs daNm inches mm Make sure the valve body and all gasket surfaces are clean
and free of any damage.
0.500 12.70 50 7 .190/.187 4.8/4.7
0.750 19.05 125 17 .190/.187 4.8/4.7
1.000 25.40 250 34 .219/.218 5.6/5.5
1.125 28.58 250 34 .380/.375 9.6/9.5 Make sure any recommended lubricants or sealing
Table 1A: Stem Assembly compounds are compatible with the process fluid. Use
All Materials (Except 440C) acceptable substitutes as required.

Stem Size Torque Dimension A Valve Sizes 1" and 1-1/2"

inches mm ft-lbs daNm inches mm 1. Assemble the seat ring gasket (11) into the valve body
(25).
0.500 12.70 44 6 .200/.197 5
2. Assemble the liner (18) into the valve body (25) making
0.750 19.05 118 16 .200/.197 5
sure that it aligns correctly on top of the seat ring
1.000 25.40 184 25 .319/.315 8 gasket (11).
1.125 28.58 184 25 .400/.394 10 3. Assemble the plug (20) and stem (21) subassembly into
Table 1B: Stem Assembly the liner (18).
440C Material (Only) 4. For the balanced trim design configuration (available
Pin Installation in 1.5" size only), lubricate the seal ring and both
back-up rings (9) and carefully assemble it over the
Drill a hole for the groove pin per dimension ‘A’ in Table 1.
plug (20). Make sure the lower back-up ring right angle
Place the plug and stem assembly on a V-block and drill
corner is facing the extrusion gap between the liner
into the plug and stem. Apply a small amount of grease on
and plug (see Figures 6A and 6B) and the open end
the replacement pin and press fit into the hole. See Figure
of the seal faces upward or away from the seat. Use
5 for details.
the seal retainer (Step 5) to push the balance seal and
Note: Make sure the pin is recessed by approximately .06" back-up rings fully into the liner.
(1.5mm) below the stem surface on both ends. 5. Install the seal retainer (8) into the liner (18). For the
balanced configuration, use the seal retainer to push
the seal ring and back-up rings (9) fully into the liner.

ø “A” for groove pin 6. Install the body gasket (10) and assemble the bonnet
(23) onto the body (25). Be careful not to damage the
stem (21) while installing the bonnet.

Valve Sizes 2" to 8"

60°
1.00[.039]
1. Assemble one seat ring gasket (11) into the valve
Pinning Detail body (25).
Figure 5: Groove Pin Details 2. Assemble the other seat ring gasket (11) onto the seat
ring (19).
Assembly Alignment Note: Make sure the seat ring gasket (11) is assembled
Check the run out of the plug and stem to ensure they are onto the side of the seat ring (19), which mates with
within .005" (0.13mm) TIR. Use a plastic or rubber mallet the liner (18). The correct side of the seat ring has the
to tap the parts into alignment if the assembly is out of seating surface and a longer boss for alignment with
tolerance. the liner.
3. Assemble the seat ring (19) into the valve body (25)
making sure that it aligns correctly on top of the seat
ring gasket (11) located in the body.
4. Assemble the liner (18) into the valve body (25) making
sure it aligns correctly on top of the seat ring (19) and
seat ring gasket (11).
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5. Assemble the plug (20) and stem (21) subassembly into 9. Install the seat gasket (11) onto the liner and assemble
the liner (18). the bonnet (23) over the valve stem (21). Push it down
carefully and align the bonnet with the seal retainer
6. For the balanced trim design configuration, lubricate
(8). Be careful not to damage the stem during the
the seal ring and both back-up rings (9) and carefully
assembly process.
assemble it over the plug (20). Make sure the lower
back-up ring right angle corner is facing the extrusion 10. Assemble the metal seal (10) over the bonnet (23) and
gap between the liner and plug (see Figures 6A and 6B) slide down into the groove formed between the body
and the open end of the seal faces upward or away and bonnet.
from the seat. Use the seal retainer (step 7) to push the 11. Assemble the bonnet flange (24) over the bonnet (23)
balance seal and back-up rings fully into the liner. and align the bolt holes with the body studs (6). Make
7. Install the seal retainer (8) into the liner (18). For sure the bonnet flange is also aligned with the metal
the balanced configuration, use the seal retainer to seal (10).
push the seal ring and back-up rings (9) fully into the
liner (18). Body Bolting
1. Grease the threads of the valve body studs (6) and the

7
bearing surfaces of the body nuts (7).
2. Assemble the body nuts (7) onto the body studs (6)
manually, and hand tighten evenly so that the internal
parts are held in place. The face of the bonnet or
bonnet flange should be parallel to the top surface of
the valve body.
3. Tighten the body nuts (7) evenly by applying the torque
in the increments and the sequences as defined in
Figure 6A: Incorrect Seal Ring Installation Table 2 and Figure 7.
showing lower back-up ring 90° angle Note: For gasketed bonnet joint designs, torque
facing away from extrusion gap bonnet down until metal to metal contact exists
between body and bonnet.

3
4. Check plug and stem assembly in between various
tightening steps to make sure they are not binding
8 due to misalignment.
10
Bolting Torque
9 Valve Size
18
Requirements Requirements
inches DN Size Qty ft-lbs daNm
20
1 & 1.5 25 & 40 .750- 10UNC 8 120-145 16-20
2 50 1.125- 8UN 8 320-430 43-58

Figure 6B: Correct Seal Ring Installation 3 80 1.000- 8UNC 8 225-310 31-42
showing lower back-up ring 90° angle 4 100 1.250- 8UN 8 440-580 60-79
facing the extrusion gap
6 150 1.375- 8UN 12 610-760 83-103
For 2" valve sizes, follow assembly instruction #8: 8 200 1.875- 8UN 12 1700-2000 230-271

8. Install the body gasket (10) and assemble the bonnet Table 2: Body Bolting Torque Requirements
(23) over the valve stem (21). Push it down carefully and
align the bonnet bolt holes with the body studs (6). Be Note: Tighten the body nuts (7) in the following increments
careful not to damage the stem during the assembly (units of ft-lbs [daNm]): 10 [1.3], 20 [2.6], 40 [5], 75 [10], 140
process. [19], 225 [30], 400 [54], 650 [88], plus increments of 250 [34]
until the required torque is reached. Between each pass
For 3" size valves and larger follow assembly instructions
check to make sure plug assembly strokes freely to ensure
9-11:
proper alignment.

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Visually inspect the assembly for proper stud and nut
installation by checking the number of exposed threads. If
less than one stud thread or more than 2-1/2 threads are
extended above the body nut after final tightening, then
double check the assembly for proper installation and
alignment.

Figure 10 : Graphite Packing

F : 3 pieces Filament Graphite
G : 3 pieces Graphite Ring
Z : 3 pieces Zinc Washer

Low Emissions LE* Packing (Optional)

The Masoneilan LE (Low Emissions) Packing is a high
performance packing system capable of containing
fugitive emissions well below the specifications of the
most severe recommendations. It is also available in a
firesafe configuration.
Figure 7: Torque Sequence
Alignment Packing Flange
Groove
Packing Box Assembly Upper Follower

Female Disc Spring Set

Visually inspect the stem and packing box for cleanliness Adapter
and proper surface finish. Lubricate the I.D. of the packing Lower Follower
KALREZ
box with Never-Seez or equivalent. Assemble the packing
VESPEL
box components per the maintenance instructions on page V-Ring
Packing Set
Kalrez
5.
Male Adapter

Packing Set Follower Assembly

Part Qty Part Qty
VESPEL Female Adapter 1 Upper Follower 1
KALREZ V-Ring 2 Disc Spring 8
VESPEL V-Ring 1 Lower Follower 1
VESPEL Male Adapter 1

Figure 11: LE Packing Configuration

(Shown in Loaded Position)
Figure 8 : Standard Packing The packing is provided as a set of five pieces. It consists
1 V-Ring Packing Adapter of two adapter rings and three V-rings. An alternating
7 pieces V-Ring Packing
pattern of Perfluoroelastomer (PFE) and long carbon fiber
filled Teflon (PTFE) V-rings are used.
Applied properly, this packing exhibits very little cold
flow (or creep). Consequently, it can effectively prevent
fugitive emissions leaks from a control valve. The LE
Packing system can directly replace conventional packing,
requiring no modification to the control valve or actuator.
A spring loaded, two-piece follower assembly is used to
maintain a constant load on the packing, and is necessary
for thermal cycling applications. As the definition of
Figure 9 : 285C or Latty 326.1M Packing thermal cycling can vary, and processes are potentially
6 pieces 285C subject to unpredicted thermal gradients, LE Packing is
6 pieces Latty 326.1 only available with the spring loaded follower.
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Installation should be performed as detailed in the Spring Loaded Follower
following paragraphs. The spring loaded follower (available for applications
rated ANSI 300 and below) consists of an upper and
Preparation
lower follower and eight (8) disc springs (see Figure 14).
Stem The springs are installed inside the lower follower and
Inspect stem for any nicks or scratches on the surface positioned alternately. The assembly is held together by
finish. Reject the stem for any of these reasons as they tape, which must be removed before installation.
may damage packing.
Note: A properly etched part number on the stem in
the packing area will have no adverse effect on the
performance of the packing.

Stem finish should be 3-7 AARH (Ra 0,1/0,2).

Packing Box
Note: Bonnets that have a lube hole require installation
of a lantern ring within the packing arrangement shown Figure 14
in Figure 12.
Packing Installation
1. The packing must be lubricated with Krytox® fluorinated
grease prior to installation (Krytox GPL206 or equivalent).
Packing box should be clean and free of burrs, rust, and
any foreign matter. Parts can be cleaned with dena- 2. Packing should be lubricated as a set (not individually) to
tured alcohol. minimize getting lubricant between the rings.
3. Packing should be lubricated with a generous application
Note: Packing box finish should be 125 AARH (Ra 0.8)
to the O.D. and I.D. of the packing set.
or better.
Note: All exposed surfaces of the packing set must be
The packing box may be bored or honed oversize by up to
covered with the lubricant.
0.015" (0.38 mm) above the nominal diameter to improve
the finish. For instance, a nominal 0.875" (22.22 mm) 4. PFE/PTFE is to be installed as a set. Carefully slide the
packing box may be bored or honed up to 0.890" (22.60 packing set down the stem. Do not cock or force the
mm) and the LE Packing will still seal properly. packing on the threads.

Packing box must be finished to the bottom of the bore. If the packing set separates while on the stem, do not
remove. Continue installing the remaining pieces to put
the set back together.
5. Gently press the packing into the packing box. Do not
tap the packing down into the box.
6. The spring loaded follower is installed on top of the
packing. This follower is installed as an assembly held
together by tape. This tape should be removed after
VIEW SHOWN WITH GRAPHITE PACKING
OPTION AND LANTERN RING WITH LUBE HOLE assembly. Proper assembly of the packing box will
Figure 12 leave the top of the Lower Follower 0.25 - 0.50 inches
(6 to 13 mm) above the bonnet.
Packing  groove is scribed into the O.D. of the upper follower.
A
Inspect packing rings. DO NOT use packing if any nicks or The packing flange is tightened evenly until the top of
scratches on packing are observed. Check packing and the Lower Follower aligns with the scribe mark (groove)
ensure that it is in the proper arrangement (see Figure 13). in the Upper Follower.
PFE material can be identified by the gloss black molded
Note: This is the optimum loading for this packing. Further
finish. PTFE material has a dull black machined finish.
tightening will shorten life of the packing. Thread locking
compound can be used on packing nuts.
7. The packing should be checked for leakage.
8. Packing load should be checked after the valve has
cycled approximately 500 times. Adjust if necessary.
No further adjustment should be required for the life of
Figure 13 the packing.
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Valve Travel Requirements Valve Sizes 3 Inch and Larger
See table below for rated travel by specific valve size. Item No. Description

Valve Size Travel 1 Packing Stud

2 Packing Flange Nut
inches DN inches mm
3 Packing Flange
1 25 .25 6.35
4 Packing Follower
1.5 40 .25 6.35
5 Yoke Nut
2 50 .38 9.65
6 Body Stud
3 80 .62 15.7
7 Body Nut
4 100 .75 19.1
8 Retainer
6 150 1.00 25.4
• 9 Seal Ring and Back-up Rings
8 200 1.25 31.8
• 10 Metal Seal
Table 3: Valve Travel
• 11 Seat Ring Gasket
Note: Actuator over travel of 0.12" (3 mm) past the rated • 17 Lantern Ring if Applicable
travel noted above is necessary to achieve required seat 18 Liner
loading. 19 Seat Ring
20 Plug

Parts References 21
• 22
Stem
Packing S/A
Valve Sizes 2 Inch and Smaller
23 Bonnet
Item No. Description
24 Bonnet Flange
1 Packing Stud
25 Body
2 Packing Flange Nut
• Recommended Spare Parts
3 Packing Flange
Table 4: Valve Parts List
4 Packing Follower
5 Yoke Nut
6 Body Stud
7 Body Nut
8 Retainer
• 9 Seal Ring and Back-up Rings
• 10 Body Gasket
• 11 Seat Ring Gasket
• 17 Lantern Ring if Applicable
18 Liner
19 Seat Ring
20 Plug
21 Stem
• 22 Packing S/A
23 Bonnet
24 Bonnet Flange
25 Body

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 Figure 15 - 1" Size Unbalanced Assembly

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 8
10

9
18

20

Correct Seal Ring Installation

showing lower back-up ring 90°
angle facing the extrusion gap

Figure 16 - 1.5" Size Balanced Assembly

1.5" Size Unbalanced

Trim Detail

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 8
10

18

20

Correct Seal Ring Installation

showing lower back-up ring 90°
angle facing the extrusion gap

Figure 17 - 2" Size Balanced Assembly

Filled PTFE “Reservoir”

2" Size Unbalanced Trim Detail
Seat Ring

Metal Sliding Collar

Soft Seat Option

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Actuation

Bonnet Seating Angle Detail

8
10

9
18

20

Correct Seal Ring Installation

showing lower back-up ring 90°
angle facing the extrusion gap

Figure 18 - 3" to 8" Size Balanced Assembly

Filled PTFE “Reservoir”

Seat Ring

3" to 8" Size Unbalanced Metal Sliding Collar

Trim Detail Soft Seat Option

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Type 87/88 Multi-Spring Diaphragm Actuators Plug Stem
N1 (turn) in mm
Diameter
Connecting Type 87 (Air to Close) No. 6 Actuator 1" 1.25 0.09 2.3
(Refer to schematic page 18) 3/4" 1.25 0.08 2.0
1. Tightly assemble the hex nuts (1) onto the plug stem. 5/8" 1.5 0.08 2.0
1/2" 1.5 0.075 1.9
2. Push down the actuator, and screw on the yoke nut
Table 5: Type 88, Air to Open - Valve Seating
(33) at the same time. Then assemble the bottom stem
connector (2). As soon as it becomes possible, insert
the valve stem into the actuator stem (10). The stem
Connecting Type 87 (Air to Close) No. 10, 16 and
must be inserted far enough so that when there is no 23 Actuators (Refer to schematic page 18)
air in the actuator, the valve plug does not touch the 1. Tightly assemble hex nut (1) onto the plug stem.
seat. 2. Screw the top stem connector (4) assembly tightly
3. Tighten the yoke nut (33). onto the actuator stem (10).
4. Supply air to the actuator at the final pressure. 3. Push down the actuator, and screw on the yoke nut
5. Use the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the valve (33) at the same time. Then assemble the bottom stem
open position. connector (2) assembly by screwing until it comes into
contact with the hex nut (1).
6. Supply the actuator with air at a sufficiently high
pressure to obtain a travel equal to the nominal travel 4. Push down the actuator and tighten the yoke nut (33).
of the valve as specified in Table 3. 5. Supply the actuator with air at the initial pressure
7. Unscrew the plug stem until the valve plug is in contact indicated on the spring scale.
with the seat. Do not turn the valve plug on the seat as 6. Position the stem connector assembly at distance “X”
this could damage the sealing surfaces. indicated in Table 6.
8. Screw the hex nuts (1) as far as they will go and check 7. Use the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the valve
that operation is correct. open position.
8. Supply the actuator with air at a high enough pressure
Connecting Type 88 (Air to Open) No. 6 Actuator to obtain a travel equal to the nominal travel of the
(Refer to schematic page 19) valve.
1. Tightly assemble the hex nuts (1) onto the plug stem. 9. With the plug correctly positioned on the seat,
2. Push down the actuator, and screw on the yoke nut unscrew the bottom stem connector (2) assembly until
(33) at the same time. Then assemble the bottom stem it comes into contact with the top stem connector (4).
connector (2). As soon as it becomes possible, insert Tighten the socket head cap screws (5), hex nut (1) and
the valve stem into the actuator stem (10). The stem lock nut (32) and check that the operation is correct.
must be inserted far enough so that when there is no
air in the actuator, the valve plug does not touch the
Connecting Type 88 (Air to Open) No. 10, 16 and
seat. 23 Actuator (Refer to schematic page 19)
1. Supply the actuator with air to retract stem.
3. Tighten the yoke nut (33).
2. Unscrew the top stem connector (4) in accordance
4. Unscrew the valve plug stem until the valve plug comes
with dimension “X” in Table 6.
into contact with the seat. Do not turn the valve plug
on the seat as this could damage the sealing surfaces. 3. Tightly assembly hex nut (1) onto the plug stem.
5. Supply air to the actuator until the stem has travelled 4. Tightly screw the top stem connector (4) assembly
at least .40 inches (10 mm). onto the actuator stem (10).
6. Unscrew the plug stem by the number of turns N1 5. Push down the actuator, and screw on the yoke nut
specified in Table 5. (33) at the same time. Then assemble the bottom stem
connector (2) assembly by screwing until it comes into
7. Screw the hex nuts (1) as far as they will go and check
contact with the hex nut (1).
that operation is correct.
6. Push down the actuator and tighten the yoke nut (33).
8. Use the pointer (7) to set the travel scale (9) to the valve
closed position. 7. With the plug correctly positioned on the seat,
unscrew the bottom stem connector (2) assembly to
Note : All 1" and 1.5" LincolnLog valves equipped with
bring it into contact with the top stem connector (4).
type 88 actuators shall have up travel stops installed
8. Supply air to the actuator until the stem has travelled
in order to control overtravel. To set the travel stop,
at least 0.40 inches (10 mm).
position limit stop (86) so that travel is not limited.
Apply sufficient air pressure to locate the stem at the 9. Unscrew the top stem connector (4) by the number of
specified limit. Turn limit stop (86) until contact is made turns N1 specified in Table 5 then lock manually with
and lock it in place with the jam nut (82). hex nut (1).
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10. Release the pressure in the actuator. Use pointer (7) to
set the travel scale (9) to the actuator supply pressure
so that the two stem connectors come into contact.
Then tighten the socket head cap screws (5), hex nut
(1), and lock nut (32).
11. Shut off the closed valve pressure and check that
operation is correct.
Note : All 1" and 1.5" LincolnLog valves equipped with
type 88 actuators shall have up travel stops installed
in order to control overtravel. To set the travel stop,
position limit stop (86) so that travel is not limited.
Apply sufficient air pressure to locate the stem at the
specified limit. Turn limit stop (86) until contact is made Type 87 Air to Close
and lock it in place with the jam nut (82). No. 6

“X”Actuator “X”Actuator
Actuator Travel
87 88
Size
in mm in mm in mm
10 0.250 6.35
5.12 130.0 4.62 117.3
10 0.375 9.53
16 0.375 9.53 8.00 203.2
16 0.625 15.88
8.50 215.9
16 0.750 19.05
7.02 178.3
23 0.625 15.88
8.62 218.9
23 0.750 19.05
23 1.000 25.40 9.12 231.6
Table 6: Position of Top Stem Connector

Parts Reference Table – 87/88 Actuators

Ref. Ref.
Description Description
No No
1 Hex Nut 10 Actuator stem Type 87 Air to Close
2 Stem Connector, bottom 31 Yoke, machining No. 10-16-23
3 Cap Screw, Hex head • 32 Lock Nut
• 4 Stem Connector, top 33 Yoke Nut
• 5 Cap Screw, socket head 71 Travel Stop
Upper Diaphragm
• 6 Connector Insert 80
Case
7 Pointer 82 Jam Nut
8 Screw, Pan head 86 Stopper
9 Scale - Travel

• Not provided for Size 6 Actuator Type 87 Actuator

Air to Extend (Close)

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 Type 88 Actuator
Air to Retract (Open)

Type 88 Air to Open

No. 10-16-23

Type 88 Actuator Size 10 Type 88 Actuator Size 6, 16 & 23

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Type 51/52/53 Cylinder Actuators Connecting Air to Extend (Model 52)
Connecting Double Acting (Model 51) 1. Install actuator on the valve body with drive nut.
1. Install actuator on the valve body with drive nut. 2. Connect manual loading panel tubing to the top
2. Connect manual loading panel tubing to the Top plate (17).
Plate (17). 3. Apply required air pressure through the manual
3. Apply required air pressure through the manual loading panel to completely extend the actuator stem.
loading panel to completely extend the actuator stem. 4. Extend the actuator stem either pneumatically or
4. Reconnect manual loading panel tubing from the Top with a handwheel approximately (.1") 2mm using the
Plate (17) to the Yoke (1). visual stroke scale.
5. Retract the actuator stem either pneumatically or 5. Assemble the Split Clamp (22).
with a handwheel approximately .1" (2mm) using the Note: If the split clamp does not engage with both
visual stroke scale. stems, then extend the actuator stem until alignment
and engagement is achieved.
.1" (2mm)

Make sure the valve is fully extended.

6. Assemble and tighten Indicator Arm (23), Spring Lock
Washers (25), and Hexagon Bolts (24).
7. Line up the indicator plate (26), with Indicator arm (23)
6. Assemble the Split Clamp (22). and check actuator for proper operation.
Note: If the split clamp does not engage with both Connecting Air to Retract (Model 53)
stems, then retract the actuator stem until alignment
and engagement is achieved. 1. Install actuator on the valve body with drive nut.
2. Connect manual loading panel tubing to the yoke (1)
3. Retract the actuator stem either pneumatically or
with a handwheel approximately (.1") 2mm using the
visual stroke scale.
Make sure the valve is fully extended.
7. Assemble and tighten Indicator Arm (23), Spring Lock 4. Assemble the Split Clamp (22).
Washers (25), and Hexagon Bolts (24). Note: If the split clamp does not engage with both
8. Line up the indicator plate (26), with Indicator arm (23) stems, retract the actuator stem until alignment and
and check actuator for proper operation. engagement is achieved.

Make sure the valve is fully retracted.

5. Assemble and tighten Indicator Arm (23), Spring Lock
Washers (25), and Hexagon Bolts (24).
6. Line up the indicator plate (26), with Indicator arm (23)
and check actuator for proper operation.

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 Model 51 Double Acting Model 51 Double Acting
With handwheel without volume chamber With handwheel with volume chamber

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 Model 51 Double Acting
Without handwheel without volume
chamber

Model 51 Double Acting

Without handwheel with volume
chamber

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 Model 52 Model 52
Air to Extend with Handwheel Air to Extend without Handwheel

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 Model 53 Model 53
Air to Retract with Handwheel Air to Retract without Handwheel

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 Section A-A

Section B-B Section C-C

CM and DM Handwheel
Typical for Actuators Models 51/52/53

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Parts Reference Table – 51/52/53 Actuators
Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Ref No. Description
1 Yoke 24 Hexagon bolt 47 Locking pin case
2 Piston rod S/A 25 Spring lock washer 48 Pin
3 Lower spring button 26 Indicator plate 49 Spring
Hexagon socket head cap
4 Spring 27 Cross recessed head screw 50
screw
5 Hexagon socket set screw 28 Exhaust pipe 51 Guide key
6 Spring lock washer 29 Spring lock washer 52 Worm gear
7 Spring tube 30 53 Spacer tube
•8 Guide bushing • 31 Piston S/A 54 Adapter
9 Compression bolt • 32 Guide bushing 55 Set screw
10 Upper spring button • 33 O ring (Piston rod) 56 Worm
11 Thrust bearing • 34 Rod scraper • 57 Bearing
12 Compression nut 35 Hexagon bolt 58 Retaining ring
Separator plate Model
13 36 Spring lock washer 59 Handwheel shaft
52/53
14 Cylinder tube 37 Gear box 60 Key (Worm)
15 Cylinder tube 38 Gear box cover S/A 61 Key (Handwheel)
• 16 Guide ring • 39 O ring 62 Retaining ring
17 Top plate • 40 Thrust bearing 63 Handwheel
18 Set screw 41 Adjustment screw 64 Grip
19 Center bolt 42 Locking nut 65 Directional plate
20 Hexagon nut 43 Adjustment nut 66 Self locking nut
• 21 O ring (Piston, Top plate) 44 Piston rod engagement 67 Operating information plate
22 Split clamp • 45 Bearing 68 Drive screw
23 Indicator arm 46 Retaining pin 69 Separator plate (Model 51)
70 Volume chamber tube
• Recommended Spare Parts

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 Notes

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