Installation & Maintenance Instructions: Series 8327
Installation & Maintenance Instructions: Series 8327
Installation & Maintenance Instructions: Series 8327
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
ASCO Valves 50-60 Hanover Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932