Barksdale Series III-L Valves - Manual

Installation and Operating Instructions Series III-L Valve
For Barksdale Heavy Duty Integrated Actuator Valve
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Barksdale, Inc. 3211 Fruitland Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90058 (800) 835-1060 Bulletin No. 272346 Revision A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL
2.0 DESCRIPTION
3.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
4.0 TECHNICAL DATA
5.0 INSTALLATION
6.0 OPERATION
7.0 MAINTENANCE / REPAIR KITS
8.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING
9.0 TRANSPORT / STORAGE
10.0 DISPOSAL / RETURNS
11.0 NAMEPLATE
12.0 WARRANTY
13.0 MANUFACTURE AND INQUIRIES
1.0 GENERAL
To ensure proper and safe operation of the Barksdale Series III-L valve, the entire manual must be read
and understood clearly. Please pay special attention to all safety information.
2.0 DESCRIPTION
This is a heavy duty Shear-Seal
®
piloted-directional control valve. The valve is designed to be actuated
either with hydraulic oil or air depending on version. This 2 position valve is designed to work with oil-
based hydraulic fluid only. It is not suitable for water-based hydraulic fluid. Standard wetted materials
include carbon steel, stainless steel, Buna-N and PTFE materials.
3.0 SAFETY INFORMATION
The recommendations below are general and it is the responsibility of the user to assure that
installation and maintenance are in accordance with local requirements, API and ASME practices. This
valve should be installed by a trained service person. A media filter should be in the system to protect
the valve. A water trap should also be in-line for the air-actuated model.
To maximize life it is suggested to follow ISO fluid cleanliness code ISO4406:1999 or thereafter. An ISO
cleanliness code of 18/16/13 or better is recommended.
Neither Barksdale nor its agents assume any liability for valves improperly used in the application or
improperly installed and maintained.
3.1
Marking of safety instructions in the operating manual
The safety instructions are intended to protect the user from dangerous situations and/or material
damage. In the operating instructions the seriousness of the potential risk is designated by the
following signal words:
Warning : Safety Instructions whose non-observance may be hazardous to persons, and/or
cause damage to property.
Caution: Safety Instructions whose non-observance may lead to product damage, or loss of
function. Product Marking: Nameplate and label marking on the equipment itself contains the