This document provides instructions for installing a pilot valve plunger kit to repair inoperative pilot valves. It details removing the old pilot valve, disassembling it, installing the new plunger kit parts, reassembling the valve, and reinstalling it. Safety precautions are included.
This document provides instructions for installing a pilot valve plunger kit to repair inoperative pilot valves. It details removing the old pilot valve, disassembling it, installing the new plunger kit parts, reassembling the valve, and reinstalling it. Safety precautions are included.
This document provides instructions for installing a pilot valve plunger kit to repair inoperative pilot valves. It details removing the old pilot valve, disassembling it, installing the new plunger kit parts, reassembling the valve, and reinstalling it. Safety precautions are included.
This document provides instructions for installing a pilot valve plunger kit to repair inoperative pilot valves. It details removing the old pilot valve, disassembling it, installing the new plunger kit parts, reassembling the valve, and reinstalling it. Safety precautions are included.
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NUMBER: 3.1C/102A ISSUED: August 1978 REVISED: January 1979 PRODUCT: Centaur MODEL(S): Mechanical Drive Specifics:
SUBJECT: PILOT VALVE PLUNGER KIT
—REVISION NOTICE— To clarify original instructions and provide a list of required parts. This revision supersedes Service Bulletin 3.1C/102.
Type of Change: Product Improvement
Recommended Compliance: Information
Purpose: To announce availability of, and provide installation instructions for, a kit to repair inoperative pilot valves.
GENERAL INFORMATION: A problem has been encountered with Versa pilot valves becoming inoperative. The seat material expands, blocking off the vent port, and prevents transfer of the main valves.
A new style valve, P/N 910380C3 or 904975C3 employing a plunger with a shorter effective length has been released to correct this problem. In addition, a spare parts kit is being made available so the complete valve does not require replacement.
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NUMBER: 3.1C/102A ACTION REQUIRED: If any of the pilot-operated two way valves become inoperative, arrange for a unit shutdown as soon as possible and service valve in accordance with the following instructions.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Table 1 Pilot Valve Plunger Kit No. 951447C2 including: Plunger P/N P-1102-08XA-3 Qty 1 Gasket P/N P-1102-05X-155 Qty 1 O-Ring P/N P-1000-06-155 Qty 1 Additional parts for Body P/N 904975C3 Gasket P/N 355967R1 Qty 1 Gasket P/N 252483R1 Qty 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
BEFORE REMOVING VALVE FROM PACKAGE, ENSURE THAT PILOT
GAS AND ANY OTHER APPLICABLE GAS SUPPLY IS SHUT OFF. IN- STALL TAGS FOR PROTECTION ON MANUAL VALVES (OFF SKID CUS- TOMER FURNISHED). USE SNIFFER TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS OR ESCAPING GAS.
OPEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TURN MASTER SWITCH
S101 TO THE OFF POSITION. INSTALL TAGS FOR PROTECTION.
DO NOT STRIKE OR FORCE VALVES IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE THEM
OPERATE. SERVICE THE VALVES IF THERE IS ANY SUSPICION OF STICKING.
Removal of Valve (P/N 904975C3) (1, Figure 1)
1. Remove cover from electrical junction box (9, Figure 1). 2. Disconnect wires from terminal boards. 3. Disconnect and remove electrical conduit unions (6, 7, 8) from valve (1)
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NUMBER: 3.1C/102A Figure 1 Gas Fuel System Pilot Valve Components 4. Disconnect and remove tube assembly (5) from top of valve. 5. Remove retaining screws and washers securing valve to manifold (2, 3, 4). 6. Remove valve from manifold. Mask the port in the exposed manifold with adhesive tape.
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NUMBER: 3.1C/102A 7. Remove and discard gaskets (P/N 355967R1 and P/N 252483R1) on base of valve ( Figure 2).
Removal of Valve (P/N 910380C3) (11, Figure 1)
1. Remove cover from electrical junction box. 2. Disconnect wires from terminal boards 3. Disconnect and remove electrical conduit union (12) from valve (11). 4. Disconnect tube assemblies (13, 14, 15) from valve. Cap all lines.
Disassembly of Valves (P/N 904975C3 and P/N 910380C3) ( Figure 2)
1. Remove adapter and O-Ring (P/N P-1000-06-155). 2. Remove nut. 3. Hold pilot valve body and unscrew sleeve using spanner wrench. 4. Remove spring and plunger. 5. Discard gasket (P/N P-1102 -05X-155) and plunger.
Reassembly of Valves (P/N 904975C3 and P/N 910380C3) ( Figure 2)
1. Install new plunger (P/N P-1102-08XA-3) and new gasket (P/N P-1102-05X-155). 2. Position spring in place and holding pilot valve body, install sleeve using spanner wrench. 3. Install spacer, solenoid and cover and secure with nut. 4. Install new O-Ring (P/N P-1000-06-155) and adapter.
Installation of Valve (P/N 904975C3) (1, Figure 1)
1. Install new gaskets (P/N 355967R1 and P/N 252983R1) on base of valve. 2. Remove masking tape from the port on the manifold. 3. Position valve on manifold; then secure with four retaining bolts and washers - tighten bolts, to 20 to 27 lb/in (23 to 31 Kgf-cm) torque. 4. Connect pneumatic tube assembly (5) to top of valve. 5. Connect electrical union (6, 7, 8) to solenoid. 6. Connect wires to terminal boards in the electrical junction box (9). 7. Install electrical junction box cover.
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NUMBER: 3.1C/102A Figure 2 Versa Pilot Valve Assembly 8. Remove the tags on the circuit breakers and master switch S101 and restore power. 9. Remove the tags on the manual valves and restore gas pressure. 10. Test connections for leakage using a soap bubble solution or gas sniffer.
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NUMBER: 3.1C/102A Installation of Valve (P/N 910380C3) (11, Figure 1) 1. Remove the cap from the connecting tubes. 2. Install gas inlet tube assembly (15) on top of the valve. 3. Install tube assembly (13) from main vent line to port A of the valve body ( Figure 2). 4. Install tube assembly (14) from the secondary fuel valve to Port B of the valve body ( Figure 2). 5. Connect electrical union to solenoid. 6. Connect wires to terminal boards in the electrical junction box (10). 7. Install electrical junction box cover 8. Remove tags from the circuit breakers and master switch S101 and restore power. 9. Remove tags from the manual valves and restore gas pressure. 10. Test connections for leakage using a soap bubble solution or gas sniffer.
