Multi-Valve Technology Limited

Manufacturers of Ball, Double Block & Bleed, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly,
Diaphragm Valves, Bolting, Strainers and other associated equipment.

Installation,
Operating,
& Maintenance Instructions.
Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves
& Modular Valve Assemblies
incorporating Trunnion Mounted Ball
Valves
Ref : IOM003
Date : 20/06/00
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85 New Row, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7DZ, Scotland, UK.

Tel: 44+(0)1383 733380
Registered in Scotland No174086
Fax:44+(0)1383 733383
VAT No: 683 0891 11
Website: www.multivalve.com
Email: multivalve@aol.com

Multi-Valve Technology Limited

Manufacturers of Ball, Double Block & Bleed, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly,
Diaphragm Valves, Bolting, Strainers and other associated equipment.

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Introduction
This procedure gives guidelines for installation, maintenance & usage of MVT Trunnion mounted Ball Valves &
Modular Valve Assemblies incorporating Trunnion Mount Ball Valves. These may be supplied as single units or
incorporated in a modular valve assembly.
General
Before removing the valve from the line, make sure that the line has been fully de-pressurised. For valve
designs which incorporate body bleed valve, check prior to removal from line, place the ball in the half open
position & open the body bleed valve to relieve any retained cavity pressure.

Once the valve is removed, appropriate isolation of the pipe ends should be undertaken by the operator /
contractor to prevent the creation of a combustible mixture where possible and to prevent the introduction
of dirt & debris into the system.

All parts must be clean & free of dirt & foreign material before assembly. A light grease compatible with line
material & service temperature aids greatly in the assembly of close tolerance components. O-Rings should be
well lubricated to reduce the risk of pinching between mating parts.

In case of pressure test, the operator must check the compatibility of the test fluid with the valve components,
the inhibition of corrosion effects that may occur subsequent to the test, & that the valve is completely drained
of the test fluid on completion of testing.

The valve has been designed to support loads relevant to specified service conditions & also for other
reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. Particularly, reactions & loads caused by supports, anchoring, &
piping interacting simultaneously with the internal pressure must be taken into account by the user or the
installer, & limited in conformance with the requirements of current codes.

In case of valve clogging or blocking, the user must take all necessary precautions to avoid operating the valve
until he is sure that there is no longer a risk that the valve is blocked or clogged. In the case of a permanent
deformation or breakage of the stem, the use of the valve must be stopped & the valve removed from service.

85 New Row, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7DZ, Scotland, UK.

Tel: 44+(0)1383 733380
Registered in Scotland No174086
Fax:44+(0)1383 733383
VAT No: 683 0891 11
Website: www.multivalve.com
Email: multivalve@aol.com

Multi-Valve Technology Limited

Manufacturers of Ball, Double Block & Bleed, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly,
Diaphragm Valves, Bolting, Strainers and other associated equipment.

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Identification of Valves
All MVT valves are able to be traced via an identification nameplate. The information included on this
nameplate must always be quoted to MVT for all inquiries or all requests for replacement parts.
Storage
The valve are normally delivered in the open position, unless specified otherwise in the contract. They are dried
& protected against atmospheric conditions for a short period of storage (6 months maximum).
The valves must only be unpacked at the time of installation.
The end protections must only be removed at time of installation.
Flange faces as well as the sealing surfaces must be correctly wiped down & cleaned.
Preparation
The conditions of setting up in the piping system as well as the cleanliness of the system before starting &
testing on site must be verified by the installer.
The valve should be checked for possible shipping & handling damage.
The valve should also be checked for internal cleanliness. Any foreign particles which may damage the seats
must be removed.
It is imperative that the following points are checked:
o
Connector Conformity (face to face, bore)
o
Parallelism of piping flanges or pipe connectors
o
Conformity of piping connectors with relevant standard or norm.
o
Availability of sufficient space for lever, gear or motor.
o
Conformity of mounting position of the valve & its operating system.
o
General pipe cleanliness.
o
Protection against corrosion products (rust chips, etc) before start up.
o
Suitability & efficiency of valve supports.
o
Presence of procedures for cleanliness & start up.

85 New Row, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7DZ, Scotland, UK.

Tel: 44+(0)1383 733380
Registered in Scotland No174086
Fax:44+(0)1383 733383
VAT No: 683 0891 11
Website: www.multivalve.com
Email: multivalve@aol.com

Multi-Valve Technology Limited

Manufacturers of Ball, Double Block & Bleed, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly,
Diaphragm Valves, Bolting, Strainers and other associated equipment.

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Installation
Valves should be lifted using suitable lifting equipment & trained personnel.
When the valve is installed in a place where residue particles, like butt welds, rustings, metal scale, etc are
collected, it is advisable, to incorporate strainers or filter screens.
The valve can normally be fitted with flow possible in either direction. However in some case a unidirectional
valve may be supplied. In this case an arrow will be marked on the valve indicating flow direction. This should
be respected when installing the valve.
Sand blasting & painting of valves whilst not in line should only be done with protective covers on the valve
ends. Care should be taken not to blast the RTJ groove or gasket face.
Valves should not be lifted by the actuator or operating device.
Flange seals & flange bolting must be suitable for the dimensions of flange face, to the process fluid, to the
rated pressure class of the valve, and to the torque capacity of the bolting.
The tightening of the bolting must be done in accordance with Sound Engineering Practice (progressive,
crossed & regular tightening). It must be ensured during the tightening of the bolts that bending stresses and /
or tensile stresses are not introduced on to the body of the valve, for example, because of a misalignment, or
because of a non conformity in the parallelism or the spacing between the flanges or the piping.
Valves with special end connections (e.g.hubs) should be fitted in accordance with the end manufacturers
specification.
Start Up & Operation
At Start Up , the pressure in the valve must be limited to the Maximum Operating Pressure specified by the
rating of the related flange standard or connector norm.
The valve must stay in the fully open position until the start up of the installation or piping. Some valves may be
supplied in the fail close position this should be recognised & precautions taken to avoid the visible surface of
the valve ball being damaged during installation.
Lever Operated valves have flats on the stem which align with the bore of the valve& give a visual indication of
whether the valve is open or closed.
Ball Valves are quarter turn open to close.
The valve should never be left in the partially open position as this may cause damage to the seats. The valve
should always be left in either the fully open or fully closed position.
Maintenance Instructions
With the exception of the injection of sealant (where injection points are fitted) all other maintenance operations
must be performed on the valve when it has been taken out of service & removed from the piping.
The valve dis-Assembly should be done under shelter, & taking into consideration the potential hazards of
toxicity & in-flammability, which may apply to the residual liquids, contained in the dead volume inside the
valve.
Before all dis-assembly, the operator must ensure that they have correctly drained & neutralised the internal
volumes & the surfaces wetted by the operating fluid. They must also check they have suitable tools.
During dis-assembly care should be taken when handling heavy parts.

85 New Row, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7DZ, Scotland, UK.

Tel: 44+(0)1383 733380
Registered in Scotland No174086
Fax:44+(0)1383 733383
VAT No: 683 0891 11
Website: www.multivalve.com
Email: multivalve@aol.com

Multi-Valve Technology Limited

Manufacturers of Ball, Double Block & Bleed, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly,
Diaphragm Valves, Bolting, Strainers and other associated equipment.

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Dis-Assembly

Remove lever, hex jam nut, disc springs & activator & retain for reuse.

Scribe alignment marks on the body & end connector to ensure proper, subsequent, re-assembly. (It is vital
that the bolt holes on the pipeline flanges straddle the vertical & horizontal centre lines of the valve)

Loosen all bolting.

Remove Trunnion & Flange.

Remove End Connector(s).

Turn stem to the open position.

Remove ball from body.

Remove seat holder assemblies by gently tapping out from behind.

Collect & retain springs.

Before removing the stem, dress the exposed portion of the stem, removing all rust, nicks, burrs, etc, &
spray with penetrating oil. Then gently tap the stem out into the body. Do not use a hard faced hammer.
Inspect stem bushing in the body bonnet bore, if damaged or worn, remove & replace.

Inspect trunnion bushing in the ball trunnion bore, if damaged or worn, remove & replace.

Remove all O-Rings. Retain the Thrust Washer for the stem.
Inspection
4 key areas must be examined:

Surface of the ball. The presence of gouges, nicks, pits, or other departures from a spherical surface
particularly in seating area indicates that a new ball is required. Small isolated imperfections (less than 1.5mm)
can probably be dressed out by a light application of fine emery cloth.

Seating Surface. The presence of gouges, nicks, cuts or thermal distress in the seat indicates a new seat
assembly is required.

Bushings, Washers & discs. Replace if damaged or worn.

Seals (O-Rings & Grafoils). If broken, nicked, frayed, deformed, stretched or swollen, seals should be
replaced.
Re-Assembly

Make sure that all components are thoroughly clean.

Slide Thrust Washer onto Stem.

Install all O-Rings.

Install stem bushing in body. Do not use a hard faced hammer.

Install thrust disc & trunnion bushing in ball. Do not use a hard faced hammer.

Install coil springs in seat assemblies. Hold springs in place by weaving rubber bands from spring to spring.

Replace all fire seals prior to assembly

Install seats in holders taking care not to damage the sealing surface.

Install seat assemblies in the body & end connector(s)

Install stem through body & turn to the open position.

Install ball in body cavity

Start the trunnion to hold ball in position. Do not drive trunnion in completely at this time.

Install End Connector(s) & tighten all nuts.

Finish inserting trunnion.

Make sure of the location of the stop pin.

Tighten all bolting.

Re-Install stem grafoil activator, disc springs, hex jam nut & lever in the reverse order to dis-assembly..

Cycle valve to ensure correct smooth operation.

If facilities are available test the valve to the appropriate specification.

85 New Row, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7DZ, Scotland, UK.

Tel: 44+(0)1383 733380
Registered in Scotland No174086
Fax:44+(0)1383 733383
VAT No: 683 0891 11
Website: www.multivalve.com
Email: multivalve@aol.com