VPB V-Port Ball Valves: Dezurik, Inc. Sartell, Minnesota Usa - Phone: 320-259-2000
VPB V-Port Ball Valves: Dezurik, Inc. Sartell, Minnesota Usa - Phone: 320-259-2000
VPB V-Port Ball Valves: Dezurik, Inc. Sartell, Minnesota Usa - Phone: 320-259-2000
Instruction D10324
March 2023
Safety Messages
All safety messages in the instructions are identified by a general warning sign and the signal word CAUTION,
WARNING or DANGER. These messages indicate procedures to avoid injury or death.
Safety label(s) on the product indicate hazards that can cause injury or death. If a safety label becomes difficult
to see or read, or if a label has been removed, please contact DeZURIK for replacement label(s).
Personnel involved in the installation or maintenance of valves should be constantly alert to potential
emission of pipeline material and take appropriate safety precautions. Always wear suitable protection
when dealing with hazardous pipeline materials. Handle valves which have been removed from service
with suitable protection for any potential pipeline material in the valve.
Inspection
Your DeZURIK product has been packaged to provide protection during shipment; however, items can be
damaged in transport. Carefully inspect the unit for damage upon arrival and file a claim with the carrier if
damage is apparent.
Parts
Replaceable wear parts are listed on the assembly drawing. These parts can be stocked to minimize
downtime. Order parts from your local DeZURIK sales representative or directly from DeZURIK. When ordering
parts please provide the following information:
If the valve has a data plate: please include the 7-digit part number with either 4-digit revision number
(example: 9999999R000) or 8-digit serial number (example: S1900001) whichever is applicable. The
data plate will be attached to the valve assembly. Also, include the part name, the assembly drawing
number, the balloon number and the quantity stated on the assembly drawing.
If there isn't any data plate visible on the valve: please include valve model number, part name, and
item number from the assembly drawing. You may contact your local DeZURIK Representative to help
you identify your valve.
DeZURIK Service
DeZURIK service personnel are available to maintain and repair all DeZURIK products. DeZURIK also offers
customized training programs and consultation services. For more information, contact your local DeZURIK
sales representative or visit our website at DeZURIK.com.
Table of Contents
Description ................................................................................................................................. 4
Handling ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing Valve ........................................................................................................................... 4
Operation ................................................................................................................................... 4
Bolt Lengths ............................................................................................................................... 5
Tie Bolt & Bolt Lengths — Flangeless Valves ........................................................................ 5
Bolt Lengths - Flanged Valves................................................................................................ 6
Required Tools........................................................................................................................... 7
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 7
Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Valves ........................................................................................ 7
Adjusting Packing ...................................................................................................................... 7
Drawings .................................................................................................................................... 8
Replacing Packing ................................................................................................................... 11
Seat Replacement ................................................................................................................... 12
Valve Disassembly................................................................................................................... 14
Valve Reassembly ................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 17
Description
The DeZURIK VPB V-Port Ball Valve is a quarter-turn control valve for fibrous media, clean, dirty, viscous,
corrosive and abrasive liquids, gases and slurries. A choice of materials, actuators, and accessories is
available.
Handling
Lifting the valve improperly may damage it. Do not fasten lifting devices to the actuator, ball or through the seat
opening in the body. Lift the valve with slings, chains or cables fastened around the valve body, or fastened to
bolts or rods through bolt holes in the flanges.
Installing Valve
Metric fasteners should not be used with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and flange bolt
patterns. If you use metric fasteners with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and flange bolt
patterns, it may lead to product failure, injury, and loss of life. DeZURIK Inc. disclaims all
liability associated with the use of metric fasteners with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and
flange patterns, including but not limited to personal injury, loss of life, loss of product,
production time, equipment, property damage, lost profits, consequential damages of any
kind and environment damage and/or cleanup. Use of metric fasteners with ASME Class
150/300 bolt holes and flange bolt patterns is a misuse that voids all warranties and
contractual assurances. If you use metric fasteners with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and
flange bolt patterns, you do so at your sole risk and any liability associated with such use
shall not be the responsibility of DeZURIK, Inc. In addition to the foregoing, DeZURIK’s
Manufacturer’s Conditions apply.
Install the valve with self-centering flat ring gaskets and ASME flanges. Use either Class 150 or Class 300
flanges, as designated following “Class” on the valve data plate. Before installation, remove foreign material
such as weld spatter, oil, grease, and dirt from the valve, flanges, and pipeline.
The valves with flex metal or clearance seats are bi-directional, and may be installed with flow in either
direction. For maximum performance, the valve should be positioned in the pipeline with the greater pressure
against the seat side of the valve. Valves with PTFE seats or rigid seats must be positioned in the pipeline
with the greater pressure against the seat side of the valve.
Close the valve, align the pipeline on both sides of the valve, and ensure that the flanges, gaskets and valve
are centered before tightening the flange bolts or studs. Tighten the bolts or studs evenly, in a crisscross
pattern. Tighten the bolts or studs on the seat side of the valve so there is metal-to-metal contact between the
seat retainer and the valve body.
Operation
The ball is the closure member of the valve. Clockwise rotation of the valve shaft closes the ball in the valve.
As the ball rotates, a V-shaped notch in the ball forms a variable orifice with the circular seat in the body. The
valve actuator is connected to the valve shaft, and positions the ball at the open, closed, and intermediate
positions.
The valve is fully closed when the ball is centered on the seat, and the valve is fully open when the ball is 90
degrees counterclockwise from the closed position. The open and closed positions are determined by the
actuator. Refer to the Actuator Instructions for adjusting the open and closed position stops. A line is stamped
on the top of the valve stem to indicate the angular position of the ball when the ball is not visible. See the top
of the upper shaft (A6) in Figure 1.
Bolt Lengths
Tie Bolt & Bolt Lengths — Flangeless Valves
Required Tools
This valve is assembled using only SAE fasteners. To service this unit, you should have a full set of
combination wrenches, Allen wrenches, a flat tipped screwdriver, a pin punch and a dead blow hammer.
Lubrication
The valve does not require lubrication except when it is being assembled. Refer to the actuator instructions for
actuator lubrication requirements.
Valves with fusion bonded epoxy coated exterior paint require flat washers to be
installed under the flange nuts when installing the valve to the pipeline flange to prevent
the coating from cracking or chipping.
Adjusting Packing
The shaft seal consists of packing in the packing chamber of the body. The packing is contained and
compressed by the packing gland. If the packing leaks, tighten the adjustment nuts (A8) on top of the packing
gland (A9), shown in Figure 2A. Tighten the nuts evenly and gently — just enough to stop the leakage. Over-
tightening will cause excessive operating forces, and will decrease the life of the packing.
Drawings
Drawings (Continued)
Drawings (Continued)
Replacing Packing
See Figure 1, Figure 2A and Figure 2B for parts identification.
Pipeline pressure can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Relieve the
pressure in the pipeline before removing the packing gland.
2. If the actuator is powered, disconnect and lock out the power to the actuator.
3. Remove the actuator from the valve as described in the actuator instructions.
4. Remove the adaptor screws (A27), lock washers (A28), and the adaptor (P2) from the body (A1).
5. Remove the gland nuts (A8) and the gland (A9) from the body.
6. Remove the used packing rings (A10) from the packing chamber in the body.
7. Place the new packing rings (A10) onto the upper shaft (A6), and slide rings into position in the packing
chamber.
Note: If braided carbon graphite packing option G2 (A10) is used, lubricate the inside and outside diameters of each
packing ring with Krytox 240 AC lubricant.
8. Place the gland (A9) in position over the upper shaft (A6) and packing rings (A10), and replace gland nuts
(A8). Tighten gland nuts finger tight, plus ½ turn.
9. Mount the adaptor (P2) on the body (A1) with screws (A27) and lock washers (A28). See Table A for
mounting screw torques:
Table A: Torques for Mounting Screws
Valve Size Torque
in mm ft lbs Nm
1-2 25 - 50 12 ±2 16 ±2
2½" - 4 60 - 100 12 ±2 16 ±2
6&8 150 & 200 40 ±3 54 ±4
10 - 14 250 - 350 80 ±5 108 ±7
16 - 20 400 - 500 100 ±5 136 ±7
10. Mount the actuator on the valve as described in the actuator instructions.
11. Install the valve in the pipeline as described in the Installing Valve section.
12. The pipeline may now be pressurized. If packing leakage occurs, tighten the gland nuts (A8) evenly and
slowly — just enough to stop the leakage.
Seat Replacement
See Figure 1, Figure 2A and Figure 2B for parts identification.
Pipeline pressure can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Relieve the
pressure in the pipeline before removing flange bolts and flanges.
2. If the actuator is powered, disconnect and lock out the power to the actuator.
3. Remove the flange bolting, and remove the valve from the pipeline.
4. Remove the two screws (A4), and remove the seat retainer (A3) and gasket (A5) from the body (A1).
5. Remove seat.
• FLEX METAL, PTFE, AND CLEARANCE SEATS
Remove the seat (A16). If the seat is the flex metal or clearance type, also remove the associated
gaskets (A14 and A17).
• RIGID SEAT
Remove the seat (A16) from the seat retainer (A3).
6. Clean all gasket and/or seat material from the body and seat retainer.
7. Place the ball in the closed position.
8. Install seat.
• FLEX METAL
a. Place, in the following order, the thin gasket (A14), the seat (A16) and the thick gasket (A17) into
the seat bore in the body.
b. Place the seat against the closed ball as shown in Figure 2B, Detail A.
• PTFE SEATS
a. Place the seat (A16) into the bore of the body with the beveled side of the seat against the closed
ball as shown in Figure 2B, Detail B.
• CLEARANCE SEATS
a. Place, in the following order, the thin gasket (A14), the seat (A16), and another thin gasket (A14)
into the seat bore in the body as shown in Figure 2B, Detail D.
• RIGID SEAT
NOTE: When replacing a tungsten carbide seat, DeZURIK recommends replacing the plug and seat together as a
matched set. In order to minimize seat leakage the ball and seat must be lapped together at the factory.
a. Place the spring (A32) in the spring groove in the seat (A16).
b. Place the seal (A31) in the groove nearest the outer edge of the seat.
Valve Disassembly
The valve may be disassembled and reassembled by following the steps in the next two sections. All parts
should be inspected for wear, and worn parts should be replaced. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for component
identification.
Pipeline pressure can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Relieve the
pressure in the pipeline before removing flange bolts and flanges.
1. Relieve the pressure in the pipeline, drain the pipeline and close the valve.
2. If the actuator is powered, disconnect and lock out the power to the actuator.
3. Remove the flange bolting, and remove the valve from the pipeline.
4. Remove the actuator from the valve as described in the actuator instructions.
5. Remove the adaptor screws (A27), lock washers (A28) and the adaptor (P2) from the body (A1).
6. Remove the two screws (A4), and remove the seat retainer (A3) and gasket (A5) from the body (A1).
7. Remove seat.
• FLEX METAL, CLEARANCE, AND PTFE SEATS
a. Remove the seat (A16).
b. If the seat is the flex metal or clearance type, also remove the associated gaskets (A14 and
A17).
• RIGID SEAT
a. Remove the seat (A16) from the seat retainer (A3).
8. With the ball in the open position, loosen and remove the set screw (A13) from the ball upper hub.
9. Remove the gland nuts (A8) and the gland (A9) from the body.
10. Remove the screws (A23), cover (A22), thrust bearing (A20), and gasket (A21) from the bottom of the
body.
11. Remove the packing rings (A10) and thrust washer (A11) from the packing chamber in the body.
12. Remove the upper shaft (A6) and the lower shaft (A18) from the ball (A2) and body (A1).
13. Remove the ball (A2) through the seat side of the body (A1).
14. Remove the upper bearing (A12) and lower bearing (A19) from body (A1).
15. Clean all gasket and/or seat material from the body and seat retainer.
Valve Reassembly
Clean and inspect all parts, and replace worn parts before reassembly. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for component
identification. The valve requires lubrication only when it is being assembled. Refer to the Actuator Instructions
for lubrication requirements for the actuator.
1. Place the ball (A2) in the body (A1), with the splined hole toward the top of the valve.
2. Apply a light coat of media compatible grease to the inside and outside diameters, and to the ends of
the lower solid bearing (A19).
a. If bearing has a fabric liner, the bearing does not require lubrication.
b. If bearing seals are required, place seal (A33) in the inner groove, and seal (A34) in the outer
groove. Apply a light coat of media-compatible grease to the O-rings.
c. If bearing has counterbore, counterbore must face the plug.
3. Place the bearing into the lower body bore.
4. Insert the lower shaft (A18) through the shaft hole in the bottom of the body (A1), and into the hole in
the ball (A2).
5. For valves that require a thrust bearing, apply a light coat of media-compatible grease to the flat sides
of the thrust bearing (A20). If thrust bearing has a fabric side, the bearing does not require lubrication.
6. Place the thrust bearing (A20) against the bottom of the lower shaft (A18). If thrust bearing has a fabric
side, fabric side must face the shaft.
7. Apply a light coat of anti-seize compound to the threads of the screws (A23).
8. Place the gasket (A21) and the cover (A22) on the bottom of the body (A1). Fasten the cover with
screws (A23).
• For valve sizes 1 - 2” (25–50mm), tighten the 1/4" screws to 10 ±2 ft lbs (13 ±2 Nm).
• For valve sizes 2-1/2 - 6” (60–50 mm), tighten the 3/8" screws to 16 ±2 ft lbs (22 ±2 Nm).
• For valve sizes 8 – 14” (200-350mm), tighten the 1/2" screws to 40 ±3 ft lbs (54 ±4 Nm).
• For valve sizes 16 – 20” (400-500mm), tighten the 3/4" screws to 100 ±5 ft lbs (135 ±7 Nm).
9. Apply a light coat of media-compatible grease to the inside and outside diameters of the upper solid
bearing (A12).
• If bearing has a fabric liner, the bearing does not need lubrication.
• If bearing seals are required, place seal (A33) in the inner groove, and seal (A34) in the outer
groove. Apply a light coat of media-compatible grease to the O-rings.
• If bearing has a counterbore, counterbore must face the plug.
10. Place the upper bearing into the upper body bearing bore.
11. Apply a light coat of media-compatible grease to the valve shaft (A6) splines.
12. Insert the upper shaft (A6) through the bearing located in the upper body bearing bore, and into the
splined hole in the plug (A2), making sure the threaded hole in the upper plug hub is in line with the
recessed hole located in the shaft spline area. Push the upper shaft downward into the valve body until
all axial movement is taken up.
Troubleshooting
Condition Possible Cause Corrective Action
Packing is loose. Adjust packing gland.
Packing leaks.
Packing is worn. Replace packing.
PTFE seated valve leaks when
Seat is worn. Replace seat.
fully closed.
Valve leaks when fully closed, and
Ball is worn or galled. Replace ball and seat.
ball is galled. (see Note below)
Tighten pipeline flange bolts or
Valve body leaks from retainer Pipeline flange bolting is loose.
studs.
joint.
Gasket is worn. Replace gasket(s).
Opening/closing torque is Bearings, shafts, ball, and/or
Replace worn part(s).
excessive. seat are worn.
Note: Rigid and flex metal seats are allowed some leakage, up to class IV shutoff standards.
Clearance seats may leak up to 5% of full rated valve flow when closed.
Disclaimer
Metric fasteners should not be used with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and flange bolt patterns. If you use metric fasteners with ASME Class 150/300
bolt holes and flange bolt patterns, it may lead to product failure, injury, and loss of life. DeZURIK Inc. disclaims all liability associated with the use of
metric fasteners with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and flange patterns, including but not limited to personal injury, loss of life, loss of product,
production time, equipment, property damage, lost profits, consequential damages of any kind and environment damage and/or cleanup. Use of metric
fasteners with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and flange bolt patterns is a misuse that voids all warranties and contractual assurances. If you use
metric fasteners with ASME Class 150/300 bolt holes and flange bolt patterns, you do so at your sole risk and any liability associated with such use shall
not be the responsibility of DeZURIK, Inc. In addition to the foregoing, DeZURIK’s Manufacturer’s Conditions apply.
Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF OTHER PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT, BUSINESS INTERUPTION, COST OF
SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, COST OF CAPTIAL, LOSS OF USE, OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE)
WHATSOEVER, AND SELLER’S LIABILITY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS AND/OR
SERVICES FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT BY YOU, OTHER THAN RIGHTS RESPECTING OUR
LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE, MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN 12 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SALE.
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DeZURIK, Inc. reserves the right to incorporate our latest design and material changes without notice or obligation.
Design features, materials of construction and dimensional data, as described in this manual, are provided for your information only
and should not be relied upon unless confirmed in writing by DeZURIK, Inc. Certified drawings are available upon request.
December 2022