Flowserve Marathon-Mach 1 User Manual

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Flow Control Division

Section 1.0

10. For Marathon valves, be sure to remove the o-rings and

backup rings first and then the PFA diaphram.

11. Inspect the valve port seals or sleeve for wear or damage,

especially scratches near the top, bottom, and port areas.

If wear or damage is excessive, the port seals/sleeve

should be replaced.

12. Remove port seals or sleeve as follows:

NOTE: Care must be taken not to damage the machined

internal body bore.

a. Lift port seals out of body bowl.

b. To remove the sleeve, use a wooden dowel and pry the

sleeve upward by engaging the dowel in the sleeve at

the top of the port. A sharp blow may be necessary to

dislodge the sleeve. Both sides of the sleeve may need

to be pried upward for removal. (See Figure III-1)

FIGURE III-1

13. Thoroughly clean all valve parts with an acceptable

cleaner.

14. Inspect parts for damage. Look for marred, scratched,

or rough sealing surfaces on the valve plug or machined

body bore.

NOTE: Reinstallation of damaged or unclean parts will

ruin any replacement seals installed into the valve.

RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
1.
Valves must be relieved of process fluid and pressure

prior to disassembly.

2. Personnel performing disassembly must be suitably

protected and alert for emission of hazardous

process fluid.

DISASSEMBLY STEPS
NOTE: Refer to Figure II-1 for parts identification. If an actua-

tor or gearbox operates the valve, alignment marks should be

noted to assure correct orientation when reassembled. This

may best be accomplished by making matching marks on the

plug stem and operator housing with no burrs made on the

plug stem.

1. Remove the wrench (Part 16), if so equipped. Remove the

stop collar retainer (Part 15), stop collar (Part 14) and

locking stop (Part 12) after marking their orientation.

2. Gradually loosen adjuster fasteners (Part 11) - DO NOT

REMOVE.

3. WARNING: Do not loosen or remove top cap fasteners

(Part 10) when removing an operator. Remove the

operator by unfastening it from the bracket.

4. Turn plug (Part 4) in order to raise the plug to vent any

material trapped in the valve (see note below).

NOTE: If there is no upward movement of the plug,

it will be necessary to devise a method of lifting the plug

upward. This may require removal of the valve operator

(Step 3). This operation should be undertaken noting the

above precautionary measures. Methods of plug removal

must include protective measures on plug stem and

plug end.

5. Once the plug has lifted, the adjuster fasteners (Part 11)

can be completely removed.

6. Gradually loosen but DO NOT REMOVE all of the top cap

fasteners (Part 10). Turn the plug until it is loose from

the port seal (Part 2) or sleeve (Part 3) and all pressure

has been vented. (Again, it may be necessary to use a

mechanical means to move the plug upwards.)

7. Remove the top cap fasteners and top cap (Part 9) from

the plug stem. Retain the tags for attachment during

re-assembly.

8. Remove the plug (Part 4) from the body (Part 1).

9. Remove the grounding spring (Part 8) and thrust gland

(Part 7).

SECTION III
VALVE DISASSEMBLY - MARATHON-MACH 1

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