Operation and Maintenance Manual

FL and FLS Gate Valve

Operation and Maintenance Manual

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 All the information contained in this manual is the exclusive property of Cameron Interna-
tional Corporation (Cameron). Any reproduction or use of the calculations, drawings, pho-
tographs, procedures or instructions, either expressed or implied, is forbidden without the
written permission of Cameron or its authorized agent.

Revision 07
December 2008
Revision 08
December 2009

Copyright 2009 all rights reserved

by
Cameron International Corporation (Cameron)

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PREFACE

The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunction with the requirements
and recommendations outlined in API Specifications. Any repairs to the equipment covered by
this book should be done by an authorized Cameron service representative. Cameron will not
be responsible for loss or expense resulting from any failure of equipment or any damage to any
property or death or injury to any person resulting in whole or in part from repairs performed by
other than authorized Cameron personnel. Such unauthorized repairs shall also serve to termi-
nate any contractual or other warranty, if any, on the equipment and may also result in equip-
ment no longer meeting applicable requirements.

File copies of this manual are maintained. Revisions and/or additions will be made as deemed nec-
essary by Cameron. The drawings in this book are not drawn to scale, but the dimensions shown
are accurate.

This book covers Cameron products, which are products of

Cameron International Corporation (Cameron).

Cameron
P.O. Box 1212
Houston, Texas 77251-1212
713-939-2211
http://www.c-a-m.com

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 GENERAL WARNING

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow may result in serious personal
injury and damage not only to the equipment but also the environment.

1. Safety is a combination of staying alert, common sense, and experience with the oil field equip-
ment and environment. Read this manual prior to operating and servicing the FL and FLS valve.
Be familiar with the operation terminologies of gate valves and oil field equipment.
2. This document includes basic valve repair guidance. The field service personnel shall be fully
trained in all aspects of handling pressure control equipment as well as of the job that they are
going to perform on the FL & FLS valve models. If any of the procedures and policies listed in this
document cannot be followed, contact a Cameron Representative for the best course of action.
3. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be utilized according to Company policies. Al-
ways use proper tools when servicing the equipment.
4. A job hazard analysis (JHA) must be performed prior to beginning any service on a well location.
A JHA review meeting will be held with all affected rig personnel PRIOR to the commencement of
work to review the results of the JHA, evacuation routes, emergency contacts, etc. All meeting at-
tendees and a Company Representative will sign-off on the JHA to acknowledge this meeting has
taken place.
5. Be aware of unexpected circumstances that may arise when operating or servicing the valve. Uti-
lize the Step Back 5X5 process in order to assess the hazards posed before, during, and after the
servicing of equipment under pressure or with the potential of hazardous chemicals present. Be
familiar with the companys and facilitys Lockout/Tagout program in order to ensure all sources
of energy (i.e. electrical, pneumatic, pressure) are isolated and/or de-energized prior to beginning
work.
6. All governmental or Company safety requirements shall be met before working on the valve.
Requirements of fully tested pressure barriers prior to servicing the valve shall be observed.
Cameron recommends that two mechanical pressure barriers is the preferred practice. The Lower
Master Valve (LMV) is a critical valve and additional precautions should be taken to ensure that
the mechanical pressure barriers are functioning correctly prior to any work being carried out on
this particular valve.
7. Always check for any trapped pressure before servicing the valve. All valves downstream of the
pressure barriers must be cycled several times to release any trapped pressure.
8. Ensure the chemical and physical properties of the fluid flow product inside the valve are known.
Obtain applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for commonly encountered chemicals such
as hydrogen sulfide, cements, etc. in order to identify appropriate PPE to use, emergencies, proce-
dures, and methods or exposure control.
9. Always use correct lifting devices and follow safety rules in handling heavy products. The weight
of single cavity flanged and hub outlet valves are provided in this document for reference. The
actual valve weight can vary for the valve block configurations. Never attempt to lift the valve
by hand. Do not lift from hand wheel or hand wheel adapter. Valve should be lifted from valve
body or end flange outlets.
10. Cameron manufactures a variety of valve models with different features and operating require-
ments. Be certain of the valve model and refer to the appropriate manual, before attempting any
operation or service on the valve. This document is to assist field personnel in the operation and
maintenance of the FL and FLS hand wheel operated gate valve for valve sizes that are listed in
this document. Different documents are available for other FL/FLS valve sizes.

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Table Of Contents

1.0 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................6

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION..............................................................................................6

2.1 Description and Features........................................................................................6

2.2 Parts List...................................................................................................................8

2.3 Dimensional Data....................................................................................................9

3.0 VALVE OPERATION........................................................................................................12

3.1 Open Valve..............................................................................................................12

3.2 Close Valve...............................................................................................................12

4.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................14

4.1 Valve Body Cavity Lubrication................................................................................14

4.2 Stem Thrust Bearing Lubrication............................................................................15

4.3 Lubricant Charts......................................................................................................16

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................17

6.0 BOLT TORQUE................................................................................................................18

Recommended Makeup Torque Ft-lbf.........................................................................18

Recommended Makeup Torque Nm..........................................................................19

7.0 ORDERING SPARE PARTS..............................................................................................20

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 1.0 SCOPE
This manual applies to the following model FL and FLS gate valve sizes and pressure
ratings. If the size and pressure of a particular valve is not listed in this chart, contact
Cameron for the appropriate maintenance manual for the valve.

This manual is for This manual is NOT for

Bore Pressure Rating Bore Pressure Rating
1-13/16 10,000 20,000 psig 4-1/16 15,000 psig
2-1/16 5,000 20,000 psig 6-3/8 10,000 psig
2-9/16 5,000 20,000 psig 5-1/8 10,000 psig
3-1/8 2,000 5,000 psig 6-3/8 10,000 psig
3-1/16 10,000 15,000 psig 7-1/16 5000 psig
4-1/8 2,000 5,000 psig
4-1/16 10,000 psig
5-1/8 3,000 5,000 psig
6-1/8 2,000 5,000 psig
6-3/8 2,000 5,000 psig

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Description and Features
The FL or FLS gate valve is a full-bore through-conduit valve designed and manu-
factured in accordance with API 6A and NACE MR-01-75. It is available in standard
double flange, threaded-end, and special block body configurations. The following
are standard features of the FL and FLS gate valves:
2.1.1 Sealing at the gate-to-seat and the seat-to-body is metal-to-metal.
2.1.2 The gate and seat assembly has a minimum number of parts. One-piece
seats and slab gate ensure reliable sealing and simplify field service. The
modified Acme gate-to-stem thread allows the gate to move back and forth,
or float, to seal against the seat.
2.1.3 The gate and seat assembly seals in both directions, and the gate and seats
can be reversed for increased life.
2.1.4 The stem shoulder can be backseated against the bonnet to isolate the stem
seal from valve internal pressure. This feature can be used to prevent leak-
age to the environment in the case of a stem seal malfunction. The back-
seating feature can also be used to allow replacement of the stem seal while
the valve is under pressure, a design capability required by API Spec 6A.
HOWEVER, replacing the stem seal with pressure in the valve body is not rec-
ommended, and should only be done with the utmost of caution and safety
planning.
2.1.5 The non-rising stem prevents a cavity pressure increase or displacement of
cavity lubricant when the valve is stroked open or closed.
2.1.6 All FL and FLS valves have a metal-to-metal sealing grease fitting which
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 contains a check valve. The stem, gate, and seat are lubricated through the
grease fitting which is located on the downstream side of the stem backseat
for safety. No sealant or lubricant ports extend directly into the valve cavity.
2.1.7 Valves for 2000 through 5000 psi WP use a flat compression-type metal
gasket. The seal between the valve body and bonnet is a pressure-energized,
modified BX-style metal bonnet gasket on 10,000 through 20,000 psi WP
valves.
2.1.8 The stem seal is a non-elastomeric design that is resistant to all well fluids.
Different versions of these seals are available that can extend the tempera-
ture rating to cover all API temperature ratings.
2.1.9 An optional add-on torque multiplier is available for larger FL and FLS valves
to provide easier operation.

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 2.2 Parts List
See the valve assembly bill of materials for materials and descriptions of valve com-
ponents.

Item Description
1 Handwheel
2 Grease Fitting
3 Bearing Cap
4 O-Ring
5 Race
6 Bearing
7 O-Ring
8 Stem Adapter
9 Stem Pin
10 Packing Gland
11 Stem Seal
*12 Back-Up Ring
13 Bonnet Nut
14 Bonnet Stud
15 Bonnet
16 Grease Injection Fitting
17 Bonnet Gasket
18 Stem
19 Gate
20 Seat
21 Seal Ring, OD
22 Seal Ring, ID (FLS only)
23 Retainer Plate
*24 Dowel Pin
25 Body
26 Name Plate
*Not supplied in all sizes and pressures.

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 2.3 Dimensional Data

Table I: Dimensional Data - 2000 psi WP

(Dimensions in parenthesis are in millimeters)

6-1/8
Item Description 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/8 4-1/8
6-3/8
End-to-End, Flanged 11-5/8 13-1/8 14-1/8 17-1/8 22-1/8
A
(Ring Joint) (295.28) (333.38) (358.78) (434.97) (561.98)
6-1/8 7-1/8 7-3/4 9-3/4 12-3/8
B Extreme Width of Body
(155.58) (180.98) (196.85) (247.65) (314.33)
Center of Port to 13 33-13/16 16-13/16 18-7/16 22-3/4
C
Top of Stem Adapter (330.20) (350.84) (427.04) (468.31) (577.85)
Center of Port to Bottom of Body 5-5/8 6-1/2 7-3/4 9-3/8 13-1/2
D
(Max) (142.86) (165.10) (196.85) (238.13) (342.90)
Center of Port to 15-3/8 16-1/8 19-1/16 20-11/16 24
E
Top of Handwheel Rim (390.53) (409.58) (484.19) (525.69) (609.60)
14 14 14 14 18-1/2
F Handwheel OD
(355.60) (355.60) (355.60) (355.60) (469.90)
Weight (Flanged) 160 lb 200 lb 240 lb 350 lb 800 lb

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 Table II: Dimensional Data - 3000 psi WP
(Dimensions in parenthesis are in millimeters)

6-1/8
Item Description 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/8 4-1/8 5-1/8
6-3/8
End-to-End, 10-5/8 12-3/8 13-5/8
A
Threaded (269.88) (314.33) (346.08)
End-to-End, 14-5/8 16-5/8 17-1/8 20-1/8 24-1/8 24-1/8
A
Flanged (Ring Joint) (371.47) (422.28) (434.97) (511.17) (612.78) (612.78)
6-3/4 7-5/8 7-1/2 10-1/2 21 12-3/4
B Extreme Width of Body
(171.45) (193.67) (190.50) (266.70) (533.40) (323.85)
Center of Port to 13 33-13/16 16-13/16 18-7/16 21-5/16 22-3/4
C
Top of Stem Adapter (330.20) (858.84) (427.04) (477.84) (541.34) (577.85)
Center of Port to 5-3/4 6-1/2 7-3/4 9-3/8 13-1/2 13-1/2
D
Bottom of Body (Max) (146.05) (165.10) (196.85) (238.13) (342.90) (342.90)
Center of Port to 15-3/8 16-1/8 19-1/16 20-11/16 22-9/16 24
E
Top of Handwheel Rim (390.53) (409.58) (484.19) (525.45) (573.09) (609.60)
14 14 14 18-1/2 24 24
F Handwheel OD
(355.60) (355.60) (355.60) (469.90) (609.60) (609.60)
Weight (Flanged) 170 lb 220 lb 260 lb 450 lb 750 lb 1000 lb

Table III: Dimensional Data - 5000 psi WP

(Dimensions in parenthesis are in millimeters)
6-1/8
Item Description 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/8 4-1/2 5-1/8
6-3/8
End-to-End, 10-5/8 12-3/8 13-5/8
A
Threaded (269.88) (314.33) (346.08)
End-to-End, 14-5/8 16-5/8 18-5/8 21.5/8 28-5/8 29
A
Flanged (Ring Joint) (371.47) (422.28) (473.08) (549.28) (727.07) (736.60)
7 8-3/16 9-1/4 10-13/16 21-3/4 14-1/8
B Extreme Width of Body
(177.80) (207.96) (234.95) (274.64) (552.45) (358.78)
Center of Port to 15-1/8 15-15/16 16-13/16 18-7/16 21-5/16 22-3/4
C
Top of Stem Adapter (384.17) (404.81) (427.04) (468.31) (541.34) (577.85)
Center of Port to 5-3/4 6-1/2 7-3/4 9-3/8 13-1/2 13-1/2
D
Bottom of Body (Max) (146.05) (165.10) (196.85) (238.13) (342.90) (342.90)
Center of Port to 17-3/8 18-1/8 19-1/16 20-11/16 23-9/16 24
E
Top of Handwheel Rim (441.33) (460.38) (484.19) (525.46) (598.49) (609.60)
14 14 18-1/2 18-1/2 24 24
F Handwheel OD
(355.60) (355.60) (469.90) (469.90) (609.60) (609.60)
Weight (Flanged) 175 lb 230 lb 360 lb 520 lb 800 lb 1160 lb

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 Table IV: Dimensional Data - 10,000 psi WP
(Dimensions in parenthesis are in millimeters)
Item Description 1-13/16 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/16 4-1/16 5-1/8
End-to-End, Flanged 18-1/4 20-1/2 22-1/4 24-3/8 26-3/8 29
A
(Ring Joint) (463.55) (520.70) (565-15) (619.13) (669.93) (736.60)
9-1/16 9-3/8 9-13/16 10-1/4 12-13/16 23-1/2
B Extreme Width of Body
(230.19) (238.13) (249.24) (260.35) (325.44) (596.90)
Center of Port to 15-1/8 15-1/8 15-13/16 16-7/8 19-11/16 23-7/8
C
Stem Adapter (384.17) (384.17) (401.64) (428.63) (500.06) (606.43)
Center of Port to 6-1/8 6-3/16 7-3/8 8-1/2 10-3/4 13-1/2
D
Bottom of Body (Max) (155.58) (157.16) (187.33) (215.90) (273.05) (342.90)
Center of Port to 17-3/8 17-3/8 18-1/8 18-1/16 20-15/16 25-1/4
E
Top of Handwheel Rim (441.33) (441.33) (460.38) (458.79) (531.81) (641.35)
14 18-1/2 18-1/2 24 24 24
F Handwheel OD
(355.60) (469.90) (469.90) (609.60) (609.60) (609.60)
Weight (Flanged) 250 lb 275 lb 370 lb 480 lb 880 lb 1750 lb

Table V: Dimensional Data - 15,000 psi WP

(Dimensions in parenthesis are in millimeters)
Item Description 1-13/16 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/16
18 19 21 23-9/16
A End-to-End, Flanged (Ring Joint)
(457.20) (482.60) (533.40) (598.49)
9-7/8 9-7/8 11-1/2 13-9/16
B Extreme Width of Body
(250.83) (250.83) (292.10) (344.49)
15-1/8 15-1/8 17-3/16 20-5/16
C Center of Port to Top of Stem Adapter
(384.17) (384.17) (436.56) (515.94)
6-7/8 6-1/2 8-1/2 10-1/2
D Center of Port to Bottom of Body (Max)
(174.63) (165.10) (215.90) (266.70)
17-3/8 17-3/8 19-9/16 22-3/16
E Center of Port to Top of Handwheel Rim
(441.33) (441.33) (496.89) (563.56)
18-1/2 18-1/2 18-1/2 24
F Handwheel OD
(469.90) (469.90) (469.90) (609.60)
Weight 275 lb 300 lb 560 lb 890 lb

Table VI: Dimensional Data - 20,000 psi WP

(Dimensions in parenthesis are in millimeters)
Item Description 1-13/16 2-1/16 2-9/16
21 23 26-1/2
A End-to-End, Flanged (Ring Joint)
(533.40) (584.20) (673.10)
7-7/8 11-3/4 14-5/8
B Extreme Width of Body
(200.02) (298.45) (371.47)
16-3/8 17 20-3/8
C Center of Port to Top of Stem Adapter
(413.51) (431.04) (515.87)
8-3/8 7-3/4 11-1/18
D Center of Port to Bottom of Body (Max)
(212.73) (196.85) (282.58)
18-3/4 19-3/8 21-5/8
E Center of Port to Top of Handwheel Rim
(473.71) (491.24) (547.62)
18-1/2 18-1/2 24
F Handwheel OD
(469.90) (469.90) (609.60)
Weight 580 lb 760 lb 1235 lb

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 3.0 Valve Operation

1. Be aware of the surrounding environment and the valve condition when operating the valve. Be
certain of the gate position (open/close) before operating the valve. Be aware that unexpected
circumstances may arise when operating or servicing the valve. Review the completed JHA and
perform a Step Back 5X5 to prepare for unplanned situations
2. Always use the provided hand wheel and stand on a stable platform when operating the valve.
Refer to Tables I through VI for the appropriate hand wheel size.
3. DO NOT apply more torque than the specified values. Do not use a cheater pipe or wrench on the
hand wheel to operate. Excessive torque can damage the stem pin or other valve parts.
4. If the valve hand wheel will not rotate, it is possible that the rotation is in the wrong direction. If
there is uncertainty about the valve position, open or close, rotate the handwheel in both direc-
tions, before increasing the torque. Consider the possibility of hydrates (ice) in the valve, if it is still
inoperable.
5. When pressure is bled from the valve bore, there may be trapped pressure in the cavity when the
valve is in either the open or closed position. The valve should be cycled to relieve this pressure.

3.1 Open Valve

The valve is opened by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise (to the left) until
it stops, then turning the hand wheel back to the right to turn to relieve any
stress on the operating mechanism.

3.2 Close Valve

The valve is closed by turning the hand wheel clockwise (to the right) until it stops,
and then backing off to turn to allow the gate to float and seal.
The gate must be positioned either full-open or full-closed. Leaving the valve
in the partially open position can cause throttling and damage to the valve compo-
nents. The number of turns should always be counted to verify the final gate posi-
tion. Refer to Table VII for the number of turns to open and close the valve, for the
appropriate valve size and pressure.

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 Table VII: Operating Requirements

2000-3000 psi WP 5000 psi WP

Valve Bore Size 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/8 4-1/16 5-1/8 6-3/8 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/8 4-1/16 5-1/8 6-3/8
Expected
Opening Torque, 15 20 25 30 45 80 20 25 35 50 75 140
Lubricated Valve, ft-lb
Maximum
Opening Torque, 30 40 60 80 130 235 45 65 95 135 220 395
Severe Service, ft-lb
Total Number of Turns,
12 1/3 15 1/8 18 1/8 23 1/4 27 1/2 33 3/4 12 1/3 15 1/8 18 1/8 23 1/4 27 1/2 33 3/4
Full-Open to Full-Closed
10,000 psi WP 15,000 psi WP
Valve Bore Size 1-13/16 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/16 4-1/16 1-13/16 2-1/16 2-9/16 3-1/16
Expected
Opening Torque, 30 35 50 65 110 50 60 100 125
Lubricated Valve, ft-lb
Maximum
Opening Torque, 80 85 130 170 320 125 155 265 335
Severe Service, ft-lb
Total Number of Turns,
12 1/3 12 1/3 15 1/8 18 1/8 23 1/4 12 1/3 12 1/3 15 3/4 22 7/8
Full-Open to Full-Closed

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 4.0 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

1. DANGER: Lubricating the valve involves injection into the valve body. This can present a hazard
while the well is flowing or under pressure. Be aware of unexpected circumstances during or after
lubricating the valve. Review the completed JHA and perform a Step Back 5x5 to prepare for
unplanned situations.
2. Isolate valve pressure source and release valve pressure before lubricating the valve whenever
possible. If a valve is lubricated under pressure, a second check valve or needle valve should be
manifolded onto the grease fitting as a second barrier. This can isolate pressure if the grease fit-
ting check fails. Reference the facilitys work instruction on grease gun safety in order to verify
condition of greasing equipment before performing the work.
3. Besides wearing appropriate PPE, be sure to read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) of the grease or any other chemicals being used on the job to ensure adequate control
measures are in place.
4. Be aware of trapped pressure and the physical and chemical properties of well fluid. Stroke the
valve to verify the release of any trapped pressure. Use proper unseating tool to check any residu-
al trapped pressure through grease fitting.
5. When removing the fitting cap be certain the fitting does not rotate with the cap. If a constant
pressure release is heard when loosening the cap, re-tighten the cap and plan to replace the fit-
ting.
6. During lubrication or other maintenance operations, do not place any part of ones body in front
of the fitting, especially when removing the fitting or fitting cap.
7. The standard FL & FLS gate valves do not have buried check valves like earlier designs. However,
some special customer designs and older valve models such as the F & FC may have a buried check
valve with the word CHECK stamped next to the grease fitting.
8. During lubrication do not exceed the rated working pressure of the valve. A slowdown in the
pumping speed shows resistance and can be an indication that the valve cavity is full.

4.1 Valve Body Cavity Lubrication

Proper lubrication will improve the performance and the life of the valve. It is rec-
ommended to lubricate the valve cavity after ten operating cycles. One cycle equals
opening and closing the valve one time. The service interval can vary according to
application, fluids used, and well conditions. If pressure is equalized across the valve
before it is opened, the service interval can be extended. If the valve is removed
from service, the body cavity should be lubricated before it is returned to service or
put in storage.
If it becomes necessary to cement, acidize, frac through, or subject the valve to any
other unusual service, it is recommended to lubricate the valve body cavity before
the operation. After the operation, flush the valve with an appropriate cleaning/
neutralizing fluid. Then operate the valve with fresh water or appropriate neutral-
izing fluid in the line. Finally, lubricate the valve body cavity again. Cycling the valve
during flushing and the lubrication will greatly improve the effectiveness of the
maintenance.

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 The lubricant selection chart, Table IX, recommends the proper grease for different
valve service conditions. Table VIII shows the amount of grease required for differ-
ent FL and FLS valves. For well flow stimulation operations (i.e. fracturing opera-
tions) it is recommended to use Diesel Resistant grease (P/N 713837-10) to lubricate
the valve body.
Lubrication of the valve cavity is performed through the grease fitting as follows:
4.1.1 Isolate the valve from flow line pressure, stroke valve to open position.
4.1.2 Remove grease fitting cap from the grease fitting located on the bonnet OD.
When removing the grease fitting cap be certain the fitting does not rotate
with the cap. Do not place any part of ones body in front of the fitting
vent.
4.1.3 Connect the grease gun coupler to the grease fitting.
4.1.4 Pump the appropriate amount and type of lubricant into the body cavity
(Refer to Tables VIII and IX).
4.1.5 When the valve cavity has been filled, remove the grease gun and re-install
the grease fitting cap. Torque to 50-60 ft-lb (70-85 Nm).

4.2 Stem Thrust Bearing Lubrication

Lubricate the thrust bearings as often as required to ensure smooth valve opera-
tion. Depending upon the ambient temperature, use either Standard or Low-Tem-
perature grease listed in Table IX to lubricate the thrust bearings. Do not use Diesel
Resistant grease or High-Temperature grease to lubricate the thrust bearings.
4.2.1 Using a hand held grease gun connect the grease gun to the zert fitting on
the bearing cap.
4.2.2 Pump lubricant into fitting until clean grease appears at the vent hole in the
bearing cap.

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 4.3 Lubricant Charts

Table VIII: Grease Volume Requirements

Lubricant Volume
Bore Size (in.) Pressure Rating Lubricant Weight (lb)
Required (cu in.)
1-13/16 All 40 1.5
2-1/16 All 40 1.5
2-9/16 To 10,000 80 3.0
2-9/16 15,000 90 3.5
3-1/8 To 5000 110 4.5
3-1/16 10,000 110 4.5
3-1/16 15,000 150 6.0
4-1/8 To 5000 250 10.0
4-1/16 10,000 250 10.0
5-1/8 5000 310 12.5
6-1/8 To 5000 580 23.0
6-3/8 To 5000 580 23.0

Table IX: Lubricant Selection

Quantities (By Part Number)

Service Operational
Service Available on a
Temperature Properties
Standard Order Basis
Standard Crude

With High CO2

120 lb Drum

400 lb Drum
(Per Pound)

25 lb Pail
With H2S

5 lb Can
Diesel

-20OF to 250OF
Standard E P F P 700149 700667 70668* 700669 700670
(-29OC to 121OC)
-50OF to 250OF
E P F P 700123 700671 700672 700673 700674
Low (-46OC to 121OC)
Temp -75OF to 350OF
E P F P 711027 711027-1 711027-2 711027-3 711027-4
(-59OC to 177OC)
Diesel -0OF to 350OF
E E G G 713837 713837-1 713837-2 713837-3 713837-4
Resistant (-18OC to 177OC)
-0OF to 450OF
G P F P 700217 700679 700680 700681 700682
High (-18OC to 232OC)
Temp -20OF to 500OF
G P F P 710194 710194-1 710194-2 710194-3 710194-4
(-29OC to 260OC)
E - Excellent (Recommended) F - Fair (Not Recommended) *Available in 20 lb pail only
G - Good (Recommended) P - Poor (Not Recommended)

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 5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Fluid leaks past the gate and
seat assembly.
Fluid leaks around the valve
stem.
Fluid leaks at the bonnet
flange.
Fluid leaks from the bonnet
grease fitting.
Handwheel is hard to turn.
Handwheel turns without
opening or closing the valve.
A. These actions are recommended for Cameron personnel or facilities only.
B. Refer to FL & FLS Gate Valve Repair Manual.
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Cause
1. Handwheel is not backed off.
2. Gate or seats are worn.
1. Stem seal is worn.
1. Bonnet seal ring is worn.
2. Bonnet or body ring groove is
damaged.
1. Check valve inside the grease
fitting is worn.
2. Leaking by thread.
1. Thrust bearings have lost
lubricant.
2. Thrust bearings are corroded.
3. Gate and stem threads have
lost lubricant.
1. Stem pin is sheared.
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Action
1. Back off the handwheel 1/4
turn. (See 3.2)
2. Replace the gate or seats. (A,B)
1. Replace the stem seal. (A,B)
1. Replace the bonnet seal ring.
(A,B)
2. Return the valve to Cameron
for repair.
1. Replace the grease fitting. (A,B)
2. Tighten fitting. (A,B)
1. Lubricate the thrust bearings.
(See 4.2)
2. Replace the thrust bearings.
(A,B)
3. Lubricate the gate and stem
through the bonnet grease
fitting. (See 4.1)
1. Replace the stem pin. (A,B)
 6.0 BOLT TORQUE

Recommended Makeup Torques Ft-lbf

Per API 6A: preload = .50Sy

Size B7M, L7M (80 ksi Sy) B7, L7, 660 (105 ksi)
Nom OD - TPI cf=0.07 cf=0.13 cf=0.07 cf=0.13
.500-13 27 45 35 59
.625-11 52 88 68 115
.750-10 90 153 118 200
.875-9 143 243 188 319
1.00-8 213 361 279 474
1.125-8 305 523 401 686
1.250-8 421 726 553 953
1.375-8 563 976 739 1280
1.500-8 733 1280 962 1680
1.625-8 934 1640 1230 2150
1.750-8 1170 2050 1530 2700
1.875-8 1440 2540 1890 3330
2.000-8 1750 3090 2300 4060
2.250-8 2500 4440 3280 5820
2.500-8 3430 6120 4500 8030
2.625-8 3970 7100 4720 8430
2.750-8 4570 8180 5420 9700
3.000-8 5930 10700 7050 12700
3.250-8 7550 13600 8970 16100
3.500-8 9430 17000 11200 20200
3.750-8 11600 21000 13800 24900
3.875-8 12800 23200 15200 27500
4.000-8 14100 25500 16700 30300

The information in this table is based on API-6As recommended torques for a given
bolt size. The information is presented for the convenience of the user and is based on
assumptions of certain coefficients of friction (cf). The coefficients of friction are based
on approximations of the friction between the studs and nuts, as well as the nuts and
flange face. A coefficient friction of 0.13 assumes the threads and nut bearing surfaces
are bare metal and are well lubricated with thread compound. A coefficient of friction
of 0.07 assumes the thread and nuts are coated with a fluoropolymer material.

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 Recommended Makeup Torques Nm

Per API 6A: preload = .50Sy

Bolt Size B7M, L7M (80 ksi Sy) B7, L7, 660 (105 ksi)
Nom OD - TPI cf=0.07 cf=0.13 cf=0.07 cf=0.13
.500-13 36 61 48 80
.625-11 70 118 92 155
.750-10 122 206 160 270
.875-9 193 328 253 429
1.00-8 288 488 376 639
1.125-8 413 706 540 925
1.250-8 569 981 745 1290
1.375-8 761 1320 996 1730
1.500-8 991 1730 1300 2270
1.625-8 1260 2210 1660 2910
1.750-8 1580 2780 2080 3650
1.875-8 1950 3440 2560 4500
2.000-8 2370 4190 3100 5500
2.250-8 3380 6000 4440 7880
2.500-8 4640 8290 6100 10900
2.625-8 5380 9620 6390 11500
2.750-8 6190 11100 7350 13200
3.000-8 8050 14400 9560 17200
3.250-8 10200 18400 12200 21900
3.500-8 12800 23000 15200 27400
3.750-8 15700 28400 18700 33800
3.875-8 17400 31400 20600 37300
4.000-8 19100 34600 22700 41000

The information in this table is based on API-6As recommended torques for a given
bolt size. The information is presented for the convenience of the user and is based on
assumptions of certain coefficients of friction (cf). The coefficients of friction are based
on approximations of the friction between the studs and nuts, as well as the nuts and
flange face. A coefficient friction of 0.13 assumes the threads and nut bearing surfaces
are bare metal and are well lubricated with thread compound. A coefficient of friction
of 0.07 assumes the thread and nuts are coated with a fluoropolymer material.

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7.0 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
The only information needed for ordering replacement parts for a Cameron gate valve
is the original valve assembly part number and the description of the part. The valve
assembly part number is stamped on the valve body nameplate. It is recommended that
a description of the valve assembly (size, pressure, trim) be included as a check on the
assembly number, but this is not necessary if the assembly number is clearly readable.
It is not recommended to order replacement parts by using the part number off the old
part or by referring to a file copy of the valve assembly bill of material. If an engineer-
ing change has been implemented to the valve assembly to replace one component part
number with another, the only way to ensure getting the updated component is to ref-
erence the valve assembly number and to reference the part by description (gate, seat,
stem, etc. Part descriptions are shown in the parts list, Part I.D.). Cameron personnel
can then check the latest revision of the assembly bill-of-material to obtain the appro-
priate and current replacement part number.
Contact your Cameron representative for replacement parts for FLS and all other FL gate
valves.

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