Installation & Maintenance Instructions SERIES

3-WAY INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL PILOTED SOLENOID VALVES 8316

NORMALLY CLOSED OPERATION Ċ AIR OR INERT GAS SERVICE
1/4I, 3/8I OR 1/2I NPT Ċ 5/16I OR 5/8I ORIFICE Form No.V6928R3 - Sec. 1
(Section 1 of 2)

NOTICE: See separate solenoid installation and maintenance OPERATION - EXTERNAL PILOTING MODE
instructions for information on: Wiring, Solenoid
Temperature, Causes of Improper Operation, and Solenoid The external piloting mode of operation allows a zero
Replacement. minimum main line pressure with the application of proper
auxiliary air pressure. Refer to operating instructions (to
For exploded views, see Form No. V6928R3 - Section 2 of 2.
follow) and the graph Auxiliary Pilot Pressure vs Main Line
Pressure. Use this graph to determine the minimum auxiliary
DESCRIPTION air pressure required for a given main line pressure.
Series 8316 valves are 3-way solenoid valves designed for air
or inert gas service. Depending upon requirements, this valve Normally Closed
may be used in either the Internal Piloting Mode or External
Piloting Mode of operation. This unique valve design allows Solenoid De-energized with Auxiliary Pressure Applied: Flow
the user to relocate (turn over) the Support with Flow Gaskets is from cylinder CYL" to main exhaust EXH". Internal
to change the mode of valve operation. For additional pressure is vented briefly through pilot exhaust. Pressure
information on valve operation, see sections on OPERATION PRESS" is closed.
and CHANGING MODE OF OPERATION. Solenoid Energized with Auxiliary Pressure Applied: Flow is
Series 8316 valves are available in three solenoid versions; from pressure PRESS" to cylinder CYL". Main exhaust
standard, low power and intrinsically safe. Valves are rugged EXH" and pilot exhaust are closed.
forged brass with internal parts of stainless steel and low
temperature Buna N elastomers. Flow Diagrams
Solenoid De-Energized Solenoid Energized
NOTICE with Auxiliary Pressure with Auxiliary Pressure
This valve is supplied from the factory in the Internal Applied Applied
Piloting Mode of operation. Refer to OPERATION - PILOT EXH PILOT EXH
INTERNAL PILOTING MODE following. AUX AUX
(main) (main)
To change valve mode of operation to External EXH EXH
Piloting Mode, see section on CHANGING MODE
OF OPERATION on page 2 of 6. CYL CYL
PRESS PRESS
OPERATION - INTERNAL PILOTING MODE
IMPORTANT: Internal piloted valves require a minimum Note: If main line pressure is lost, with solenoid de-energized
operating pressure differential of 15 psi. or energized external piloted valves will not change position as
Normally Closed long as auxiliary pilot pressure is present. If auxiliary pilot
Solenoid De-energized: Flow is from cylinder CYL" to main pressure is lost while main line pressure is present, valve will
exhaust EXH". Internal pressure is vented briefly through change position if solenoid is energized, but will not change
pilot exhaust. Pressure PRESS" is closed. position if solenoid is de-energized.
Solenoid Energized: Flow is from pressure PRESS" to
Auxiliary Pilot Pressure vs Main Line Pressure
cylinder CYL". Main exhaust EXH" and pilot exhaust are
Auxiliary Pilot Pressure PSI

closed. 120
Flow Diagrams 105
90
Solenoid De-Energized Solenoid Energized
75
PILOT EXH PILOT EXH 60
45
(main) (main)
EXH EXH 30
15
CYL CYL 0
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
PRESS PRESS
Main Line Pressure PSI

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 CHANGING MODE OF OPERATION INT are visible and letters EXT on opposite side are
covered by the support. Confirm proper alignment with
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death, views in Figure 1. Then replace cover and cover screws.
personal injury or property damage, turn off Torque cover screws evenly to 13 ± 1 in-lbs [1,5 ± 0,1
electrical power, depressurize valve, and vent Nm].
5. Refer to OPERATION - INTERNAL PILOTING MODE
fluid to a safe area before changing mode of section.
operation.
Positioning of Support with Flow Gaskets for External
The piloting (Mode of Operation) of the valve is determined by Piloting Mode
the positioning of the Support with Flow Gaskets on the side of To change to the External Piloting Mode of operation before
the valve body. See Figures 1 & 2 for proper positioning of valve installation or rebuild after valve disassembly for
Support with Flow Gaskets for internal or external piloting maintenance, proceed as follows:
mode of operation. 1. Remove a 1/8I NPT pipe plug from auxiliary pressure
Positioning of Support with Flow Gaskets for Internal connection port marked AUX, using a 5/16I hex key
Piloting Mode wrench and connect auxiliary pilot pressure piping.
NOTE: To change to external piloting, remove cover screws
To change to the Internal Piloting Mode of operation if (2), cover and support with large and small flow gaskets (2).
previously installed in the external piloting mode or rebuild Just turn over the support 180_ to change piloting and
after valve disassembly for maintenance, proceed as follows: reassemble. To verify piloting selection, follow rebuild
1. Install a 1/8I NPT pipe plug in the port marked AUX, instructions steps below.
auxiliary pressure connection. 2. Refer to views in Figure 2 for proper location and position
of parts for External Piloting Mode of operation.
NOTE: To change to internal piloting, remove cover screws (2),
3. Position large and small flow gaskets in support. Large
cover and support with large and small flow gaskets. Just turn
gasket must be compressed to fit support configuration.
over the support 180_ to change piloting and reassemble. To
4. Line up support (with flow gaskets) on side wall of valve
verify piloting selection, follow rebuild instructions steps below.
body using machine screw holes as a guide. When support
2. Refer to views in Figure 1 for proper location and position is correctly positioned (as shown in Figure 2.) the letters
of parts for Internal Piloting Mode of operation. EXT are visible and letters IN T on opposite side are
3. Position large and small flow gaskets in support. Large covered by the support. Confirm proper alignment with
gasket must be compressed to fit support configuration. views in Figure 2. Then replace cover and cover screws.
4. Line up support (with flow gaskets) on side wall of valve Torque screws evenly to 13 ± 1 in-lbs [1,5 ± 0,1 Nm].
body using machine screw holes as a guide. When support 5. Refer to OPERATION - EXTERNAL PILOTING MODE
is correctly positioned (as shown in Figure 1.) the letters section.

Internal Piloting External Piloting

cover with cover with

instructions instructions

cover cover
screw(2) screw(2)

support with large and

support with large and small flow gaskets
small flow gaskets
EXT" mark is covered INT" mark is covered

INT" marking shown. This Large and small EXT" marking shown. This
indicates correct assembly flow gaskets shown indicates correct assembly
for internal piloting in phantom for external piloting

Figure 1. Positioning of support with Figure 2. Positioning of support with

flow gaskets for internal piloting mode. flow gaskets for external piloting mode.

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 INSTALLATION
Check nameplate for correct catalog number, pressure, [108]
voltage, frequency, and service. Never apply incompatible 4.27
fluids or exceed pressure rating of the valve. Installation and
valve maintenance to be performed by qualified personnel.

Future Service Considerations

Provision should be made for performing seat leakage, external
leakage, and operational tests on the valve with a [42]
nonhazardous, noncombustible fluid after disassembly and 1.66
reassembly.

Temperature Limitations

Ambient and Fluid Temperature Ranges: .28 diameter [Ø7,1] 4 places

S Standard Valves: Figure 4. Mounting dimensions - 5/8I Orifice
AC Construction -4_F (- 20_C) to 125_F (54_C): Piping
There are two exhaust flows in the exhaust mode. There is pilot
DC Construction - 4_F (- 20_C) to 104_F (40_C): exhaust from the top of the solenoid when the valve shifts.
S Low Power & CAUTION: Debris entering 1/8I or 1/4I NPT
Intrinsically Safe: -20_F (- 29_C) to 140_F (60_C): connection at top of solenoid may cause valve to
: For optimum performance, not recommended below 32_F malfunction. Use a muffler to vent to atmosphere or
(0_C) on Suffix V" elastomer constructions. connect to main exhaust system if the air or inert gas
cannot be exhausted directly to the atmosphere.
Connect piping or tubing to valve according to markings on
Positioning valve body. Refer to flow diagrams in OPERATION section.
Valve may be mounted in any position.
CAUTION: To avoid damage or accidental
Mounting disengagement of cartridge assembly from valve body,
Mounting brackets (2) are optional. For valves with a 5/16I hold cartridge assembly securely by wrenching flats
orifice, 1/4I or 3/8I NPT refer to Figure 3; for 5/8I orifice, 3/8I when installing or removing muffler or piping at top of
or 1/2I NPT Figure 4. Check nameplate to determine orifice solenoid.
sizeāĂandāĂpipeāĂsize. Apply pipe compound sparingly to male pipe threads only. If
applied to valve threads, the compound may enter the valve and
cause operational difficulty. Avoid pipe strain by properly
supporting and aligning piping. When tightening the pipe, do
not use valve or solenoid as a lever. Locate wrenches applied
to valve body or piping as close as possible to connection point.
Internal Piloting Mode Only: To insure proper operation of the
[103] valve, the pressure and exhaust piping must be full area without
restriction. A minimum differential pressure (15 psi), as
4.05 stamped on the nameplate, must be maintained between
pressure and exhaust at the moment of shifting. Air reservoirs
must have adequate capacity to maintain this minimum
pressure during shifting. To check pressure during shifting,
install a pressure gauge in the pressure piping as close to the
[32] valve as possible.
1.25
CAUTION: These solenoid valves are intended for
use on clean dry air or inert gas, filtered to 50
micrometres or better. The dew point of the media should
be at least 10_ C (18_ F) below the minimum temperature
.28 diameter [Ø7,1] 4 places to which any portion of the clean air/inert gas system
could be exposed to prevent freezing. If lubricated air is
used, the lubricants must be compatible with Buna N
elastomers. Diester oils may cause operational
problems. Instrument air in compliance with ANSI/ISA
Standard S7.3-1975 (R1981) exceeds the above
requirements and is, therefore, an acceptable media for
Figure 3. Mounting dimensions - 5/16I Orifice these valves.

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Flow Controls (Speed or Metering Devices) other conditions that could impede solenoid valve shifting
Flow control valves may be added to control cylinder speed. If are possible. In many cases, solenoid valves are periodically
used, these flow control valves must be located in cylinder exercised during normal system use or as part of routine
piping between the solenoid valve and the cylinder. maintenance or surveillance activities and no additional
IMPORTANT: Do not install flow controls (speed or exercise is necessary. The actual frequency of exercise
metering devices) or any type of restrictive device in the necessary will depend on specific operating conditions. A
successful operating history is the best indication of a proper
pressure (inlet), exhaust or pilot exhaust (outlet) ports of
interval between exercise cycles.
the valve. Restricting any of these lines may cause valve
S Depending on the medium and service conditions, periodic
malfunction. inspection of internal valve parts for damage or excessive
Solenoid wear is recommended. Thoroughly clean all parts. If parts
Pilot Exh.
muffler Main are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit.
or piping Exh. Causes of Improper Operation
S Incorrect Pressure: Check valve pressure. Pressure to valve
Aux.
must be within range specified on nameplate.
S Excessive Leakage: Disassemble valve and clean all parts. If
parts are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO
Cyl.
Rebuild Kit.
Press. Valve Disassembly

NOTICE: Basic valve constructions are identified by orifice

For Internal Piloting Mode only: Full size size and pipe size (NPT). Check valve nameplate for orifice and
piping without restrictions must be used pipe size. See Figure 7 for 5/16I orifice, 1/4I or 3/8I NPT;
on pressure and exhaust lines. Figure 8 for 5/8I orifice, 3/8I or 1/2I NPT. For Standard valve
solenoid parts see Figure 6 in addition to Figures 7 or 8. Figures
7 and 8 show Low Power and Intrinsically Safe solenoid parts.
Indicates location
of pressure gauge Determine valve construction and proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble valve in an orderly fashion using exploded
Indicates location
of filter views for identification and placement of parts.
2. Low Power & Intrinsically Safe - Using a suitable wrench
Indicates location hold cartridge assembly securely by wrenching flats. Then
of metering device unscrew muffler or piping from 1/8I NPT connection on
top of cartridge assembly.
Figure 5. Piping diagram Standard Valves - Hold pipe adapter securely and
unscrew muffler or piping from 1/4I NPT connection on
MAINTENANCE top of solenoid base sub-assembly.
3. Remove solenoid, see separate instructions.
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death, 4. Low Power & Intrinsically Safe - Unscrew cartridge
personal injury or property damage, turn off assembly from valve body. Then remove cartridge gasket
electrical power, depressurize valve, and vent from valve body and orifice gasket from recess in base of
cartridge assembly.
fluid to a safe area before servicing the valve. Standard Valves - Unscrew solenoid base sub-assembly
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the valve from the pipeline from valve body. Then remove solenoid base gasket and
for repairs. However, piping or tubing must be removed from core assembly with core spring and core guide. Core guide
pilot exhaust on top of the solenoid if present. See Piping present on AC construction only. Remove plugnut gasket
section. from groove in solenoid base sub-assembly.
Cleaning 5. Remove cover screws (2), cover, and support containing
large and small flow gaskets from side of valve body.
All solenoid valves should be cleaned periodically. The time 6. At exhaust end, remove bonnet screws, lockwashers, valve
between cleanings will vary depending on the medium and bonnet, body passage gasket, retaining ring, diaphragm
service conditions. In general, if the voltage to the coil is assembly, diaphragm support (see note below) and body
correct, sluggish valve operation, excessive noise or leakage will gasket from valve body.
indicate that cleaning is required. In the extreme case, faulty NOTE: Retaining ring and diaphragm support are only present
valve operation will occur and the valve may fail to shift. Clean on 5/8I orifice valve constructions. However, they are not present
filter when cleaning the valve. on all 5/8I orifice valve constructions.
Preventive Maintenance 7. At opposite end remove bonnet screws, lockwashers, end
S Keep the medium flowing through the valve as free from dirt cap, disc spring, body gasket, disc assembly and valve stem.
and foreign material as possible. 8. All parts are now accessible for cleaning or replacement.
S Periodic exercise of the valve should be considered if If parts are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO
ambient or fluid conditions are such that corrosion, Rebuild Kit.
elastomer degradation, fluid contamination build up or continued on Form No. V6928R3 - Section 2 of 2

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Installation & Maintenance Instructions SERIES
3-WAY INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL PILOTED SOLENOID VALVES 8316
NORMALLY CLOSED OPERATION Ċ AIR OR INERT GAS SERVICE
Form No.V6928R3 - Sec. 2
1/4I, 3/8I OR 1/2I NPT Ċ 5/16I OR 5/8I ORIFICE
(Section 2 of 2)

NOTICE: See Form No. V6928R3 - Section 1 of 2.

6. Before installing flow gaskets, support, cover and cover
continued from Form No. V6928R3 - Section 1 of 2 screws, refer to section on CHANGING MODE OF
OPERATION for the proper mode of operation and
Valve Reassembly positioning of parts.
1. Lubricate cartridge gasket, orifice gasket, plugnut gasket, 7. Install large and small flow gaskets in the support. Large
solenoid base gasket and large and small flow gaskets with gasket must be compressed to fit support configuration.
DOW CORNINGr 200 Fluid lubricant or an equivalent 8. Orient the support (with flow gaskets) to the proper pilot
high-grade silicone fluid lubricant. flow mode of operation and position against side wall of
2. Lubricate body gaskets (2), body passage gasket and valve body with flow orifices. Then install cover and two
retaining ring with DOW CORNINGr 111 Compound cover screws. Torque screws evenly to 13 ± 1 in-lbs
lubricant or an equivalent high-grade silicone grease. [1,5 ± 0,1 Nm].
3. Install valve stem in disc assembly. Then install disc 9. Install solenoid, see separate instructions. Then make
assembly (with valve stem), body gasket, disc spring, end electrical connection to solenoid.
cap, and bonnet screws with lockwashers. Hand thread 10. Install muffler or make up piping to pilot exhaust on top
screws a few turns into valve body. Then torque bonnet of solenoid.
screws in a crisscross manner to 95 ± 10 in-lbs
[10,7 ± 1,1 Nm]. WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death,
4. Install diaphragm support (see note below), body gasket, personal injury or property damage, check valve
diaphragm assembly (engaged to valve stem), body for proper operation before returning to service.
passage gasket, retaining ring, valve bonnet and bonnet Also perform internal seat and external leakage
screws with lockwashers. Torque bonnet screws according
to instructions in step 3.
tests with a nonhazardous, noncombustible fluid.
NOTE: Retaining ring and diaphragm support are only present 11. Restore line pressure and electrical power supply to valve.
on 5/8I orifice valve constructions. However, they are not present 12. After maintenance is completed, operate the valve a few
on all 5/8I orifice valve constructions. times to be sure of proper operation.
ORDERING INFORMATION
5. Low Power & Intrinsically Safe - Position cartridge gasket
FOR ASCO REBUILD KITS
in valve body. Then install orifice gasket in recess in base
of cartridge assembly. Thread cartridge assembly with Parts marked with an asterisk (*) in the exploded view are
orifice gasket into valve body. Then torque cartridge supplied in Rebuild Kits. When Ordering Rebuild Kits for
assembly to 175 ± 25 in-lbs [19,8 ± 2,8 Nm]. ASCO valves, order the Rebuild Kit number stamped on the
valve nameplate. If the number of the kit is not visible, order
Standard Valves - Replace solenoid base gasket, core
by indicating the number of kits required, and the Catalog
assembly and solenoid base sub-assembly. Torque
Number and Serial Number of the valve(s) for which they are
solenoid base sub-assembly to 175 ± 25 in-lbs
intended.
[19,8 ± 2,8 Nm]. Install plugnut gasket on solenoid base
sub-assembly.
Lubrication Chart
Lubrication Parts to be lubricated
DOW CORNINGr 111 Compound lubricant or body passage gasket retaining ring
an equivalent high-grade silicone grease. body gaskets (2)
orifice gasket plugnut gasket
DOW CORNINGr 200 Fluid lubricant or cartridge gasket solenoid base gasket
an equivalent high-grade silicone fluid. large flow gasket
small flow gasket

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 Torque Chart
Part Name Wrench Size Torque Value Torque Value
(see note) or Tool Inch-Pounds Newton-Meters
Cartridge assembly 1 1/8I
175 ± 25 19 8 ± 2
19,8 2,8
8
Solenoid base sub-assembly 1I
Bonnet screws 7/16I 95 ± 10 10,7 ± 1,1
Cover screws screw driver 13 ± 1 1,5 ± 0,1
Pipe adapter 11/16I 90 maximum 10,2 maximum

Note: Thread all parts by hand as far as possible. Then torque evenly in a crisscross manner where applicable.

Important Indicates parts supplied

See Torque and in ASCO Rebuild Kit
Lubrication Chart

AC Construction DC Construction

IMPORTANT pipe adapter

Partial cutaway view (1/4I NPT)
showing positioning
of core guide on plugnut gasket
core assembly.

core assembly solenoid base

sub-assembly
core guide

core spring
core assembly core assembly
(with core guide (with core spring)
and core spring)

solenoid base gasket

5/16I orifice valve

construction shown

Figure 6. Partial view of solenoid parts for standard valve constructions. See Figures 7 or 8
for disassembly and reassembly of main valve body.

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 Important
See Torque and Indicates parts supplied
Lubrication Chart in ASCO Rebuild Kit

wrenching flat
(see instructions in
Piping section)
body passage gasket

valve bonnet 1/8I NPT

diaphragm cartridge assembly

assembly

solenoid
parts

orifice gasket

cartridge gasket

pipe plug (1/8I NPT)

body gasket (2)
valve stem
disc assembly
disc spring

end cap
valve body
support

small flow gasket

large flow gasket

cover

cover screw (2) mounting bracket (2)

(optional feature)

bonnet screws
and lockwashers (8)

Support arrangement for external piloting mode of

operation shown. For enlarged view and detailed
instructions refer to CHANGING MODE OF
OPERATION" section and Figures 1 & 2.

Figure 7. Series 8316, 5/16I Orifice, 1/4I or 3/8I NPT with solenoid parts for Low Power
or Intrinsically Safe constructions. For standard valve solenoid parts see Figure 6.

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 Important
Indicates parts supplied See Torque and
in ASCO Rebuild Kit Lubrication Chart

bonnet screws and

lockwashers (8) wrenching flat
retaining ring (see instructions in
(see note)
valve bonnet Piping section)
body
passage
diaphragm gasket 1/8I NPT
assembly
cartridge assembly
solenoid
parts

orifice gasket
cartridge gasket

mounting bracket (2) pipe plug (1/8I NPT)

(optional feature) body gasket (2)
diaphragm support
valve stem
(see note)
disc assembly
disc spring

valve body end cap

support
small flow gasket
large flow gasket
cover
cover screw (2)

Support arrangement for external piloting mode

of operation shown. For enlarged view and detailed
instructions refer to CHANGING MODE OF
OPERATION" section and Figures 1 & 2.

Note: Diaphragm support and retaining ring are not present on all valve constructions.

Figure 8. Series 8316, 5/8I Orifice, 3/8I or 1/2I NPT with solenoid parts for Low Power
or Intrinsically Safe constructions. For standard valve solenoid parts see Figure 6.

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