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SERIES DB GATE VALVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CLASS 1500 4" FULL PORT AND 6" REGULAR PORT
MAINTENANCE
Thoroughly clean all parts and inspect them for wear or
damage. It is recommended that seals (14), (10), (20)
and stem seal assembly (5) be replaced if they are
worn or cut. All sealing surfaces should be clean and
free of dirt, rust, nicks and scratches. These will include
the areas inside the body adjacent to the line bore
where the seat fits, the area around the lower part of
the bonnet that lies against the bonnet o-ring seal, the
bonnet stuffing box and the surface of the stem that
passes through the packing. Clean these surfaces well
and polish with 320 grit emery cloth if necessary, paying
particular attention to the valve stem. Before
reassembling, apply a good grade of general purpose
grease to all threads, seal rings and exterior of the seat
and on the surfaces of the bonnet, stem and stem
screw which are in contact with seals.

REASSEMBLY
1. Slide the threaded end of the stem through the
bonnet bore from the underside and place the stem
seal assembly over the stem. This assembly
consists of a flat bottomed adapter ring,
homogeneous rubber seal ring, fabric reinforced seal
ring, a flat-topped follower ring and a bushing, which
DISASSEMBLY are placed over the end of the stem in that order.
1. Fully open the gate valve. Remove nuts (9) and The lips on "V" rings point towards bottom of bonnet.
withdraw the bonnet assembly from the body. Slide the retainer (21) with o-ring seal (20) inside
Collapse the seat (12) by compressing the top pins over the stem. Seat the stem seal assembly into its
together and remove it from the body. counterbore in the bonnet.

2. With the bonnet assembly on its side, remove pin 2. Engage the stem screw (18) in the screw housing
(22) and lock handle (16) then lift off hub (1). Turn (19) about half its total travel and place the screw
stem screw (18) clockwise to bottom, then withdraw housing on the bonnet and stem. Replace nuts (24).
gate (13) from stem (6) by rotating a quarter turn and
sliding it off the tee-head of the stem. 3. Rotate the stem screw clockwise until it bottoms on
the retainer, then back it up approximately one-
3. Seat or gate replacement may be made at this point. eighth turn. Engage the gate on the tee-head of the
To reassemble the valve, proceed from reassembly stem and turn them together counterclockwise until
instruction 3 after following the applicable the gate touches the underside of the bonnet lugs.
maintenance instructions. If it is desired to inspect Align the gate with the opening between the lugs and
other parts, the following instructions apply. retract it into the bonnet by turning the stem screw
counterclockwise. Place the hub on the stem screw,
4. Turn the stem clockwise until it disengages from insert the lock handle and retain it with the cotter pin.
stem screw (18) and withdraw it from the underside Do not spread the pin since it may be removed later
of the bonnet. Unscrew the two nuts (24) and lift while adjusting the gate level.
screw housing (19) off the bonnet. Remove retainer
(21), o-ring seal (20) and stem seal assembly (5) 4. Install the seat on the bonnet and stand the assembly
from the bonnet. Turn stem screw (18) clockwise upright resting on the seat. Turn the handle
out of the screw housing. Remove screw seal (14) clockwise until the hub is stopped by the top of the
from the screw housing and bonnet seal (10) from screw housing.
the valve body.
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Make a pencil mark on one side of the gate even with TROUBLE SHOOTING
the bottom of the seat port. Raise the bottom of the DIFFICULTY OF OPERATION may be due to the
gate into the seat bore by rotating the handle and following:
measure the distance from the pencil mark to the a) Sand or other foreign material packed in the
bottom of the gate. This distance must be within bonnet. Remove bonnet and clean out.
7/16" to 9/16". b) Dry threads. Lubricate through the lube fitting.
This is most effectively done when the valve is
If the distance is correct, proceed to assembly step 5. closed
If not, remove the seat, lock handle and hub from the c) Stem threads galled. Replace stem and/or stem
assembly. Rotate the stem screw clockwise to bottom screw.
then back off one-eighth turn. Turn the gate and stem
together while holding the stem screw: LEAKAGE THROUGH THE VALVE may be due to
counterclockwise to reduce the distance or clockwise the following:
to increase the distance as required. One-half turn of a) Washed out gate or seat. Replace damaged parts.
the gate and stem changes the distance b) Improper closed gate position. Set gate as
approximately .100". Repeat step 4 until the closed instructed above in the reassembly instructions.
gate position is correct.
LEAKAGE AROUND THE STEM is caused by a
5. Replace bonnet seal (10). Assemble seat and damaged stem seal assembly or stem. Replace stem
bonnet to the valve body keeping the seat ports seal assembly and inspect stem for wear.
aligned with the body line bore, making sure the
gate is in the slot in the seat and that the top pins LEAKAGE BETWEEN BODY AND BONNET is
of the seat are in the drilled holes in the bonnet caused by a damaged bonnet seal which must be
while performing this operation. Replace and replaced.
tighten nuts (9). Spread the cotter pin (22) in the
lock handle and repack the hub with general-
purpose grease through fitting (3).This is most
effectively done when the valve is closed.
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SERIES DM GATE VALVE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
6", 8" x 6" CLASS 900 SERIES DB GATE VALVES
MAINTENANCE
Thoroughly clean all parts and inspect them for wear or
damage. It is recommended that seals (10), (14) (20)
and stem seal assembly (5) be replaced if they are worn
or cut. All sealing surfaces should be clean and free of
dirt, rust, nicks and scratches. These will include the
areas inside the body adjacent to the line bore where the
seat fits, the area around the lower part of the bonnet that
lies against the bonnet o-ring seal, the bonnet stuffing box
and the surface of the stem that passes through the
packing. Clean these surfaces well and polish with 320
grit emery cloth if necessary, paying particular attention to
the valve stem. Also clean and polish the surfaces of the
stem screw that run against the bearings. Before
reassembling, apply a good grade of general purpose
grease to all threads, bearings, seal rings and exterior of
the seat and on the surfaces of the bonnet, stem and
stem screw which are in contact with seals.

REASSEMBLY
1. Slide the threaded end of the stem (6) through the
bonnet bore from the underside and draw the stem
head part way up into the bonnet Put the down stop
ring (4) on over the bottom of the stem head, lower the
DISASSEMBLY stem so that the down stop ring shoulders on the
1. Fully open the gate valve. Remove nuts (9) and inside of the bonnet.
withdraw the bonnet assembly from the body. Collapse
the seat (12) by compressing the top pins together and 2. Place the stem seal assembly (5) over the stem. This
remove it from the body. assembly consists of a flat bottomed adapter ring,
homogeneous rubber seal ring, two fabric reinforced
2. With the bonnet assembly on its side, turn the seal rings, a flat topped follower ring and a bushing
handwheel (1) clockwise to move the gate (13) out of which are placed over the end of the stem in that
the bonnet. Withdraw the gate from the stem (6) by order. The lips on "V" rings point towards bottom of
rotating a quarter turn and sliding it off the tee-head of bonnet. Work the seal and follower rings carefully
the stem. down over the stem thread, lips first, and into the
stuffing box, being careful that the lips of the rings do
3. Seat or gate replacement may be made at this point. not get curled back
To reassemble the valve, proceed from reassembly
instruction 4 after following the applicable maintenance 3. Put o-ring (20) into its groove in the bottom of retainer
instructions. If it is desired to inspect other parts, the (21) and work retainer with o-ring down over the stem.
following instructions apply. Bolt retainer to the bonnet with four screws (3). Place
two thrust washers (16) with a bearing (15) between
4. Remove stem cap (24), tube (23), screw (2) and them on top of the retainer then turn the stem screw
handwheel (1). Remove screws (22) and lift off the (18) counterclockwise on the stem so that it seats
housing (19). Rotate the stem screw (18) off the stem against the thrust washer and lifts the stem off the
(left hand Acme) and remove roller and cage down stop approximately one turn. Place the other two
assemblies and thrust washers . Remove screws (3) thrust washers with bearing between them over the
and lift off the retainer (21). Lift the stem part way so stem screw. Put o-ring (14) in its groove in housing
that the down stop ring (4) may be removed, then (19) and bolt housing to bonnet with screws.(22).
withdraw the stem from the underside of the bonnet. Attach handwheel (1) to stem screw with screw (2) and
The stem seal assembly and bushing (5) may now be replace tube (23) and stem cap (24).
removed.
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4. Slide the gate (13) into the stem, turn it a quarter turn to
line it up with the slot in the bonnet and draw it up all
TROUBLE SHOOTING
DIFFICULTY OF OPERATION may be due to the
the way into the bonnet by turning the hand wheel
following:
counterclockwise. Replace bonnet seal (10).
a) Sand or other foreign material packed in the bonnet.
Assemble the seat (12) and bonnet to the valve body
Remove bonnet and clean out.
keeping the seat ports aligned with the body line bore,
b) Dry stem threads or bearings. Lubricate through the
making sure the gate is in the slot in the seat and that
lube fitting.
the top pins on the seat are in the drilled holes in the
c) Stem threads galled. Replace stem and/or stem screw.
bonnet while performing this operation. Replace and
d) Bearings worn out. Replace
tighten nuts (9). Repack housing (19) with a good
grade of general purpose grease through fitting (25).
LEAKAGE THROUGH THE VALVE may be due to a
washed out gate or seat. Replace.

LEAKAGE AROUND THE STEM is caused by a damaged

stem seal assembly or stem. Replace stem seal
assembly and inspect stem for wear.

LEAKAGE BETWEEN BODY AND BONNET is caused by

a damaged bonnet seal which must be replaced.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SERIES DM AND DB GATE VALVES

CAUTION – EXPOSURE OF THIS VALVE TO NATURAL GAS ABOVE 3000 PSI

CERTAIN MEDIA OR OPERATING CONDITIONS Standard elastomeric seat and seals absorb natural
LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS gas at high pressures and may swell to such an extent
CONDITIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE that the valve becomes difficult or impossible to
INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN MAY RESULT IN operate. Seat damage may occur upon sudden
LEAKAGE OR MALFUNCTION CAUSING decompression as when the valve is opened under
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS high differential pressure. The valve should be ordered
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. with special 90 durometer Buna-N seats for use in gas
or multiphase systems above 3000 psi.
It is the responsibility of the user to determine the
suitability of the valve and trim in his particular FORMATION FRACTURING PROPPING AGENTS
application. Regular maintenance schedules should Use of a gate valve in formation fracturing service will
be established, the intervals being determined by the cause the bonnet cavity to be filled with the propping
length of satisfactory performance of the valve in the agent (sand in particular) which may set up over a
actual service conditions. A functional check is period of time, rendering the valve inoperable. The
recommended weekly until the required interval is valve must be thoroughly flushed out as soon as
determined, except as stated below. possible after such use.

HYDROGEN SULFIDE CEMENT

Hydrogen sulfide, even in small amounts, is extremely Use of a gate valve in cementing operations will cause
toxic and can cause embrittlement of metallic pressure the bonnet cavity to become filled with cement, which
containing parts. Valves to be used for hydrogen will set up in a short time, rendering the valve
sulfide containing fluids must be specifically ordered for inoperable. The valve must be thoroughly flushed out
this type of service. All parts of such valves are before the cement sets up
carefully inspected for conformance with NACE MR-
01-75 and one end of the valve body is stamped
“NACE” for identification. ACIDIZING FLUIDS
The dilute acids used in acidizing of wells can become
Elastomeric seat and seals may deteriorate in the trapped in pockets and crevices in the areas of the
presence of hydrogen sulfide. Establish a regular valve seat and seals. Metalllic surfaces in contact with
maintenance schedule by inspecting the seat and the seals in these areas may corrode, resulting in loss
seals within six months of installation and every three of sealing ability. Thoroughly flush the valve
months thereafter for hardening, softening, immediately after the acidizing treatment is finished.
embrittlement, shrinkage and/or compression set. The
durometer hardness of the elastomer should be SEVERE PRESSURE PULSATION
between 65-90 Shore A (compare with a new o-ring) If a valve is to be located close to a positive
and the shrinkage or compression set must not be displacement pump, it should be protected by a
great enough to cause significant loss of compression pulsation damper to reduce exposure to body stud
of the elastomer against the mating metal parts. failure and excessive wear of gate and seat. A relief
Replace seat and seals before these conditions occur. valve should be installed in the system to insure that
the working pressure rating of the valve is not
CARBON DIOXIDE exceeded.
DEMCO Series DM Gate Valves are giving satisfactory
service in applications involving carbon dioxide. EXTREME VIBRATION
However, elastomeric seat and seals tend to absorb Severe vibration such as may be found close to a
this gas and, depending on several factors, may swell pump or other source can cause excessive wear of
to such an extent that the valve becomes difficult or valve gates, seats and other moving parts resulting in
impossible to operate and the seat may leak. Seat leakage or malfunction. Vibration at the valve must be
damage by sudden swelling may occur upon sudden eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level.
decompression as when the valve is opened under
high differential pressure. Satisfactory performance TEMPERATURE ABOVE 200°F
can be assured only by test under actual operating Temperature above the ratings of the elastomeric seat
conditions. and seals (200°F for Buna-N, 400°F for Viton) will in a
short period of time cause them to soften and take
compression set, resulting in loss of sealing ability.
Exposure to extremely high temperatures, as might
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occur during a fire, can cause disintegration of these CLOSING AGAINST HIGH PRESSURE
parts. Following exposure to high temperature, the In addition to creating throttling conditions (see above
seat and seals should be inspected for hardening, paragraph), closing a valve against high pressure
embrittlement, shrinkage or compression set. requires more effort than closing against low pressure
Hardness should not exceed 90 Durometer A for good and causes a higher rate of wear on the operating
sealability (compare with a new 90 Durometer o-ring) mechanism. It will at times be necessary to close the
and the shrinkage or compression set must not be valve against high pressure and in such instance the
great enough to cause significant loss of compression operating personnel must have sufficient room and
of the elastomer against the mating metal parts. footing to perform this task. The piping system should
Replace seat and seals if they have been damaged to be designed accordingly. We suggest that the
this extent. threaded parts be inspected after every 100 operations
until a regular maintenance schedule can be
THROTTLING CONDITIONS established. The parts should be replaced if the
A gate valve should never be left in a throttling threads are worn beyond 80% of their original
condition (partially open) during service. The resulting thickness.
high velocity line fluids may cause erosion of the gate
and seat and result in loss of sealing ability. Throttling REASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
conditions also occur momentarily during opening or Following disassembly for repairs, the valve must be
closing of the valve against high differential reassembled in accordance with the instructions on
pressure/high flow rates. The life of the gate and seat Data Sheet G-2, G-3, G-5, G-6 or G-7 (copy obtainable
will be substantially increased by avoiding these from Cooper Cameron Valves, Oklahoma City,
conditions. We suggest that these parts be inspected Oklahoma 73143) as applicable. Otherwise the valve
for erosion after every 50 operations until a regular may not close fully, resulting in erosion to gate and
maintenance schedule can be established. seat, or may close too far resulting in seat damage, or
the stem or gate may become disengaged from their
mating parts upon closing of the valve.