Repair Kits Available By Part Number Section 2 Page - GAMECO

WARNING: Installation, disassembly, repair and maintenance must
be performed only by qualified personnel.
All gas MUST be evacuated from the system before starting
repairs. Remove the entire valve before performing repairs.
Emergency service, on the actuator and lower stem assembly
portion of the valve only, may be carried out with the valve installed,
provided downstream pressure is relieved under the same conditions
required for releasing LP-Gas, as in the caution below, and
that there is positive assurance that the valve is closed tight with
no leakage past the seats.
Installation, usage and maintenance of this product must be in
compliance with all Engineered Controls International, Inc. instructions
as well as requirements and provisions of NFPA #54, NFPA
#58, DOT, ANSI, all applicable federal, state, provincial and local
standards, codes, regulations and laws.
Inspection and maintenance on a periodic basis is essential.
Be sure all instructions are read and understood before installation,
operation and maintenance. These instructions must be
passed along to the end user of the product.
CAUTION: Contact or inhalation of liquid propane, ammonia and
their vapors can cause serious injury or death! NH3 and LP-Gas
must be released outdoors in air currents that will insure dispersion
to prevent exposure to people and livestock. LP-Gas must be kept
far enough from any open flame or other source of ignition to
prevent fire or explosion! LP-Gas is heavier than air and may not
disperse or evaporate rapidly if released in still air.
Disassembly and Repair Procedure
CAUTION: READ THROUGH ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, IN-
CLUDING THE NOTICE AND WARNINGS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY
DISASSEMBLY OR REPAIR.
NOTE: Before repairing valve, thoroughly examine valve lever and all
associated parts for excessive wear. Check handle for proper function
and flange seating surfaces for excessive wear and damage. Any
components that are not in good condition and not fully operational
should be replaced during repairs.
Repairs must be performed in a clean area. Hands, clothing, tools and
work area must be completely free of oil, grease, and foreign matter to
prevent contamination of component parts and valves.
Manual / Pneumatic Actuator Disassembly
NOTE: The standard A3217F Series is equipped with a manual
actuator. It is possible that the valve under repair has been fitted with
a A3217FPA pneumatic actuator. Please follow the disassembly and
reassembly procedures for the appropriate actuator.
Manual Actuator Removal
1. Remove the cotter pin from the handle/stem assembly that is
located in the outer most area of the stem. Discard cotter pin.
2. Loosen and remove steel bolt from the stem. Save bolt and washer
for reassembly.
3. Remove handle from stem. Save handle for reassembly.
Pneumatic Actuator Removal
1. Remove cotter pin from pivot pin, located behind the clevis, and
discard. Remove the pivot pin and washers. Save parts for
reassembly.
2. To remove crank arm, first remove cotter pin from crank arm and
discard. Rotate the crank arm counterclockwise until the leg clears
the clevis. Pull the crank arm off the stem. Remove nylon washer.
Retain all parts.
3. Remove and retain bracket screws and bracket lock washers. The
actuator bracket can now be removed and saved.
Valve Disassembly
Stem Assembly
1. Remove retaining ring and cam located on the stem inside the valve
outlet port. Discard retaining ring and save the cam for reassembly.
2. Remove the roll pin and cam driver from stem. Discard the roll pin
and save the cam driver for reassembly.
3. Using a 1 3 /8" wrench, completely loosen and remove the seal gland.
A3217F-80 Repair Kit for
A3217F Series 3" Internal Valves
with O-Ring Flange Seals
Remove the entire seal gland and stem assembly from the valve.
4. Carefully remove the seal gland from the stem so as not to damage
any of the parts, especially the stem.
5. Remove the stem spring, stem washer, jam ring, and three (3) stem
seals from the seal gland. Discard all parts except the seal gland,
stem washer and stem seal spring.
6. Remove the outer stem bearing and stem o-ring from the seal gland
and discard. Remove and discard the dust seal which is press fitted
into the seal housing. Retain the seal gland and stem.
7. Remove the inner stem bearing from the valve body and discard.
8. Check the stem seal gland and stem for excessive wear and/ or
damage, especially in the sealing areas. If necessary replace the
stem with part number A3217-39 and seal gland with part number
A3217-43.
Bonnet Assembly
1. Remove the strainer screws, strainer top, strainer washer and
strainer from the valve. Save these parts.
2. Remove the four (4) bonnet screws, one at a time, being sure that
the last two screws are removed directly opposite of each other.
When removing the last two (2) screws hold down on the bonnet
as it is spring loaded. Remove the bonnet and return spring. Save
these parts.
3. Using an appropriate retaining ring pliers, carefully remove the
retaining ring from the disc holder, as it is spring loaded. Remove
the spring retainer, excess flow spring, poppet washer and poppet
from inside of the disc holder. Save these parts.
4. Remove the four (4) disc holder screws from the disc holder.
Remove and retain for reassembly. Remove the main seat disc, pilot
seat disc and seat retainer. Be careful not to damage the inside
diameter bore of disc retainer. Discard the main seat disc and pilot
seat disc. Save all other parts.
5. Remove seat ring, seat o-ring and poppet seal o-ring from the
valve body. Retain the seat ring, discard seat o-ring and poppet
seal o-ring.
6. Remove roll pin and wear button from poppet, retain poppet and
discard wear button and roll pin.
7. Remove and discard the upper flange seal o-ring and lower flange
seal o-ring from the valve body.
8. Check the stem, seat retainer and seat ring for excessive wear and/
or damage. Replace if necessary with part number A3217-7 for the
poppet, A3217-4 for the seat retainer, and A3217-37 for the seat
ring.
Valve Reassembly
NOTE: Clean all parts prior to reassembly. When lubrication is required
use compound 11550-215 found in the enclosed kit, number 5555GP
(hydrolith grease). Apply all lubricant as a thin film.
Seal Gland/Stem Subassembly
1. Lubricate new outer stem bearing and new stem o-ring and
assemble into seal gland.
2. Lubricate new dust seal and press fit in place into seal gland.
3. Lubricate stem and carefully insert it, tapped end out, through the
seal gland assembly. Do not use excessive force which would cut
the o-ring or dust seal.
4. Lubricate the three (3) new stem seal rings, new jam ring and stem
washer. Assemble these one piece at a time over the stem and into
the seal gland. Be careful not to damage any pieces on the flat
edges of the stem.
5. Set assembly aside.