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TITLE Spec No.: SI525.25r4en

Service Instructions for Revision: D
VST-SE Effective Date: 2012-09-06
Page: 45 of 52

11.2 Trouble Shooting

Table 1 - Common problems
Problem Possible Cause Item Recommended Repair
Packing leakage. Not sufficient packing 1 Slightly tighten gland nut / yoke according to
compression.. procedures provided in section “Assembling
the gland seal”.

Packing damaged or 2 Replace the packing following the

incorrectly installed. procedures given in sections “Disassembling
the gland seal” and ”Assembling actuator
with yoke”.

Valve stem scratched. 3 Disassemble the valve and inspect the stem.
Replace the stem and plug, if necessary.
Reassemble the valve with new.

Valve leaks internally
when shut-off.
Problems with actuator 4 Check the system supply pressure. Compare
supply pressure. measured supply pressure to requirements
given on the Top Assembly drawing. Check
the setting and operation of all supply
regulators and needle valves. Check filters
for excessive dirt accumulation.

5 Disassemble the valve and inspect the plug

Damage to or wear of
and seat ring seating surfaces for damage or
valve trim has occurred.
wear.

Improper assembly 6 See item No. 5

Debris in valve 7 See item No. 5

Pilot plug for balanced 8 Disassemble the valve and inspect the plug.
tight version is
malfunctioning
Leakage class ordered 9 Consult CCI Field Service Engineering for
doesn’t meet assistance.
expectations

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