Val-matic Cam-Centric Plug Valve User Manual

Val-Matic® Cam-Centric® Plug Valve Operation, Maintenance and Installation Manual INTRODUCTION ...

SIZE TORQUE (FT-LBS) 1/2"-13 45 - 75 5/8"-11 100 - 150 3/4"-10 150 - 250 7/8"-9 200 - 350 1"-8

PARTS AND SERVICE Parts and service are available from your local representative or the factory. Make note of the valve Size, Series No, and Serial

2 CAUTION: Do not use valve for line testing at pressures higher than nameplate rating or leakage and damage to valve may occur. VAL-MATIC'S CAM

3 VALVE CONSTRUCTION The standard Cam-Centric® Plug Valve is constructed of rugged cast iron with a welded nickel seat and permanently lubricated bea

4 INSTALLATION The installation of the valve is important for its proper operation. The valve is capable of flow in either direction but the maximum

5 FLANGED ENDS: Flanged valves should be mated with flat-faced pipe flanges equipped with resilient gaskets. When ring gaskets are used, the bolt m

6 DIRECT NUT OPERATED VALVES: 8” and smaller valves may be equipped with a top-mounted nut for direct quarter-turn operation. The nut is 2” square

7 GEAR ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT: The standard gear actuator is provided with factory-set open and closed position stops. If the valve does not shut off

8 PACKING REPLACEMENT: To replace the packing (7), it is recommended that the line be drained and the actuator removed. The valve can remain in the

9 WARNING: Open valve and drain line before removing cover bolts or pressure may be released causing injury. Place plug in lowest position before