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Installation & Maintenance Instructions SERIES

3-WAY, 2-POSITION DIRECT-ACTING SOLENOID VALVES


8327
NORMALLY CLOSED, NORMALLY OPEN OR UNIVERSAL OPERATION
1/4I NPT - 1/4I ORIFICE - BRASS OR STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION
Form No.V6943R1
Temperature Limitations
NOTICE: See separate solenoid installation and maintenance
instructions for information on: Wiring, Solenoid Temperature, Temperature Ranges
Cause of Improper Operation and Solenoid Replacement. Catalog No. 8327G1 & 8321G2
Ambient
-4_F (-20_C) to 131_F (55_C)
DESCRIPTION Catalog No. 8327G1
Series 8327 valves are 3-way, 2-position (3/2) solenoid valves -4_F (-20_C) to 176_F (80_C)
designed for general service. Valves are made of rugged brass or Fluid
stainless steel. Series 8327 valves may be provided with a general Catalog No 8327G2
purpose or explosionproof/watertight solenoid. -4_F (-20_C) to 248_F (120_C)
Ambient Catalog No. 8327G11 & 8327G12
OPERATION & Fluid -40_F (-40_C) to 131_F (55_C)
Normally Closed: Applies pressure when solenoid is energized.
Positioning
Solenoid De-energized: Flow is from Port 2 to Port 1. Port 3 is This valve is designed to perform properly when mounted in any
closed. position. However, for optimum life and performance, the solenoid
Solenoid Energized: Flow is from Port 3 to Port 2. Port 1 is closed. should be mounted vertically and upright to reduce the possibility of
Normally Open: Applies pressure when solenoid is de-energized. foreign matter accumulating in the solenoid base sub-assembly area.
Solenoid De-energized: Flow is from Port 1 to Port 2. Port 3 is Mounting
closed. For mounting dimensions, refer to Figure 1.
Solenoid Energized: Flow is from Port 2 to Port 3. Port 1 is closed. Piping
Universal Connect piping to valve according to markings on valve body. Apply
For normally closed, normally open, selection or diversion flow. pipe compound sparingly to male pipe threads only. If applied to
Pressure can be applied at any port. 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
Flow Diagrams solenoid as a lever. Locate wrenches applied to valve body or piping
as close as possible to connection point.
OPERATION DE-ENERGIZED ENERGIZED

CAUTION: To protect the solenoid valve, install a strainer


NORMALLY 1 2 1 2 or filter suitable for the service involved in the inlet side as
CLOSED close to the valve as possible. Clean periodically depending
PRESSURE AT 3 3 3 on service conditions. See ASCO Series 8600, 8601 and 8602
for strainers.
NORMALLY 1 2 1 2 MAINTENANCE
OPEN
PRESSURE AT 1 3 3 WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death,
serious injury or property damage, turn off electrical
power, depressurize valve, and vent fluid to a safe area
UNIVERSAL 1 2 1 2 before servicing the valve.
PRESSURE AT
ANY PORT 3 3 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the valve from the pipeline for
repairs.
Cleaning
INSTALLATION All solenoid valves should be cleaned periodically. The time between
Check nameplate for correct catalog number, pressure, voltage, cleanings will vary depending on the medium and service conditions.
frequency, and service. Never apply incompatible fluids or exceed In general, if the voltage to the coil is correct, sluggish valve operation,
pressure rating of the valve. Installation and valve maintenance to be excessive noise or leakage will indicate that cleaning is required. In
performed by qualified personnel. the extreme case, faulty valve operation will occur and the valve may
fail to shift. Clean strainer or filter when cleaning the valve.
Future Service Considerations Preventive Maintenance
Provision should be made for performing seat leakage, external S Keep the medium flowing through the valve as free from dirt and
leakage, and operational tests on the valve with a nonhazardous, foreign material as possible.
noncombustible fluid after disassembly and reassembly.

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ASCO Valves 50-60 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932
S While in service, the valve should be operated at least once a 3. Install core/insert sub-assembly into body cavity and push it
month to insure proper opening and closing. gently down until the gasket of the insert just seals in the cavity
S Depending on the medium and service conditions, periodic of the body.
inspection of internal valve parts for damage or excessive wear is 4. Install core spring in top of core/insert sub-assembly. Close
recommended. Thoroughly clean all parts. If parts are worn or end of core spring protrudes from top of core.
damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit. 5. Install solenoid base gasket and solenoid base sub-assembly.
Causes of Improper Operation Torque solenoid base sub-assembly to 260 ± 25 in-lbs [30 ±3
S Incorrect Pressure: Check valve pressure. Pressure to valve must Nm].
be within range specified on nameplate. 6. Install solenoid. See separate instructions.
S Excessive Leakage: Disassemble valve and clean all parts. If parts
are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit. WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death,
serious injury or property damage, check valve for
Valve Disassembly proper operation before returning to service. Also
1. Disassemble valve in an orderly fashion using exploded views
perform internal seat and external leakage tests with
for identification and placement of parts.
2. Remove solenoid, see separate instructions.
a nonhazardous, noncombustible fluid.
3. Unscrew solenoid base sub-assembly from valve body and 7. Restore line pressure and electrical power supply to valve.
remove solenoid base gasket. 8. After maintenance is completed, operate the valve a few times
4. Remove core spring from top of core/insert sub-assembly. to be sure of proper operation. A metallic click signifies the
5. Pull core/insert sub-assembly from valve body cavity and solenoid is operating.
remove insert gasket.
6. All parts are now accessible for cleaning or replacement. If ORDERING INFORMATION
parts are worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild FOR ASCO REBUILD KITS
Kit.
Parts marked with an asterisk (*) in the exploded view are supplied in
Valve Reassembly Rebuild Kits. When Ordering Rebuild Kits for ASCO valves, order
1. Lubricate all gaskets with DOW CORNINGr 111 Compound the Rebuild Kit number stamped on the valve nameplate. If the
lubricant or an equivalent high-grade silicone grease. number of the kit is not visible, order by indicating the number of kits
2. Snap insert gasket into the groove of the core/insert required, and the Catalog Number and Serial Number of the valve(s)
sub-assembly. Be sure to use the proper size gasket. for which they are intended.

Torque Chart
Part Name Torque Value Inch-Pounds Torque Value Newton-Meters
Solenoid base sub-assembly 260 ± 25 30 ± 3

Indicates Parts Supplied


In ASCO Rebuild Kits solenoid base
sub-assembly

solenoid base gasket Valve Body


Mounting Dimensions
core spring
(closed end of core spring [Ø5,5]
.216 diameter
protrudes from top of core) mounting hole through
(2 places)
core/insert
sub-assembly
[12]
.47 [23]
.91
insert gasket
[27]
1.06 [30]
valve body [13] 1.18
.51

Figure 1. Series 8327 valve without solenoid.

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ASCO Valves 50-60 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

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