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Grinnell G60/G62 and G70/G72
Grinnell Hi-Seal Installation, Operation, Maintenance
and Troubleshooting

Grinnell General 4. Confirm that the materials of

construction listed on the valve
Suggested installation orientation is with
nameplate are appropriate for the
valve shaft horizontal or inclined from
Grinnell vertical. Unless otherwise recommended
service intended and are as specified.
5. Locate the directional arrow on the
by Grinnell, mount the valve in the
body that defines the preferred
preferred direction with the directional
Grinnell arrow pointing to the lower pressure side
mounting orientation in respect to the
pressure. In most cases, the valve is
so that the front face of the disc will be properly installed when the actual fluid
upstream when the valve is in the closed
Grinnell position.
flow or high pressure is acting on the
front face of the disc when the valve is
Thermal insulation of the body is man- closed.
datory for operating temperatures above
Grinnell 200°C (392°F).
6. Ensure that the packing gland bolting
nuts are tight.
Hi-Seal offers the following body styles:
Wafer - G60 and G70.
Grinnell Lug/Single Flange - G62 and G72. CAUTIONS
The valve should be installed in the
closed position to ensure that the seat
Grinnell Inspection
1. Carefully remove the valve from the
and disc are not damaged during
installation. Particular care should be
shipping package (box or pallet) to taken with valves equipped with ‘fail
Grinnell avoid any damage to the
valve and, in the case
open’ actuators. Failure to ensure
proper handling may result in damage
of automated valves, to the valve.
to the electric or
Grinnell pneumatic/hydraulic If the pipe is lined, confirm that the disc
rotation does not contact the lining
actuator or
instrumentation. during the opening stroke. Failure to
Grinnell 2. Prior to
confirm that the disc rotation does not
contact the lining may result in damage
installation, clean to the valve.
the inside of the
Grinnell valve. Ensure that
there are no solid objects
such as pieces of wood, plastic
Important
Grinnell or packing materials within the
valve or on the valve seat. Whenever possible, install the valve
3. Inspect the seat and disc with the shaft in the horizontal
Grinnell edge to ensure that they
were not damaged in
position and, if possible, with the
cast-in disc stop located top-side of
handling. This is the pipe. If the shaft cannot be

Grinnell especially important in

the case of valves with
positioned horizontally, position the
shaft so that it is not on the vertical
‘fail-open’ actuators. centerline in a horizontal pipe run.
This will minimize any depositing of
Grinnell solid particles present in the fluid
into the lower bearing.

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Installation Valve Checkout
1. Tighten the packing gland bolting
WARNING
The valves are shipped with flange
just enough to prevent stem Depressurize the valve and
gasket surface protection. Before
leakage. Over-tightening will associated piping before
installing the valve, remove the
decrease packing life and increase disassembly. Failure to do so may
protection and carefully clean and de- cause serious personal injury
operating torque requirements.
grease both surfaces with a solvent. and/or equipment damage.
2. Check the operation of the valve
Lug Series - G62 and G72 by stroking it to ‘full open’ and ‘full
1. Orient the valve with the close.’ To determine the valve 1. Remove the valve from the line.
directional flow arrow (preferred orientation of the disc, double D’s Clean the valve according to
direction) pointing in the proper and keyways are aligned with the proper cleaning procedures as
direction. disc. The valve disc travels outlined by the plant or according
clockwise to close. to a prescribed procedure.
2. Insert the valve between the
flanges until the two bottom holes 3. For automated valves, set the air 2. Remove the actuator and relevant
in the valve align with the two pressure/electrical voltage for at connecting key. Note the actuator
lower flange holes. least the minimum given to position relative to the valve.
operate the actuator. For
3. Insert a bolt or stud through the pneumatic actuators, do not apply
flange and thread it into the holes
in the valve body. This will allow
more than 1.25 times the CAUTION
pressure for which the actuator Throughout disassembly and
the valve to center itself properly was designed.
for the installation of the flange assembly, always use cardboard or
gaskets. brass shims to protect the valve
Note: For spring return actuators body, disc, flange and sealing
4. Install the flange gaskets and the with positioners, overpressure will surfaces from damage. Failure to
remaining flange bolting. cause excessive time delay do so may result in serious damage
in the spring movement for to the valve.
5. Use the crossover method to
the valve disc to travel out
tighten all flange bolting.
of the seat.
Removing the Disc-to-stem Tapered
Wafer Series - G60 and G70 Operation Pin Connections
1. Orient the valve with the The Hi-Seal has been designed to
directional flow arrow (preferred Note: On valve sizes 10-inch
require a minimum of maintenance. and larger, it is recommended
direction) pointing in the proper
Generally, only maintenance on the that two workers perform the disc
direction.
packing box is required. tapered pin (2D) removal process.
2. Insert the valve between the
flanges until the alignment holes
at either side of the valve match Maintenance 1. Open the valve disc (2A) to its full
the corresponding holes in the If shaft leakage is observed through open position.
flanges. the packing box, tighten the gland 2. Place the disc in a vise.
3. Insert a long bolt or stud through nuts. 3. Using a tool steel punch, locate
the flange and thread it through the punch on the small end of the
the alignment hole. This will allow Note: Do not over-tighten packing disc taper pin (2D) and then strike
the valve to center itself properly box gland nuts. Over-tightening the punch with a heavy hammer.
for the installation of the flange will increase the torque required (See Figure 1.)
gaskets. to operate the valve. When
tightening the gland nuts, use
4. Install the flange gaskets and the half-turn increments until leakage
remaining flange bolting. has stopped.
5. Remove the long bolts/studs from
the lower alignment holes and
replace with correctly-sized bolts. Disassembly
6. Using the crossover method, To begin disassembly, refer to the
tighten all flange bolts. parts list (Figure 2) and proceed as
follows:

Figure 1 – Shows the valve properly clamped

in place.
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Figure 2
Parts List

4 4
22 4 22
19 3 19
24 24
9
8
21 2B
20 21
20
2D

2A
2C
2D
See Seat Detail 5
1
6
See Disc Locating Shoulder Detail

15

32
16 33 34
15 10
31 10
16 6 7
10 17 & 18
7
17 &18
2 — 30-inch Disc Locating 36-inch Disc Locating Adjustable Disc Stop Detail
Shoulder Detail Shoulder Detail 30-inch and 36-inch only

11A
12A 12A 12A
11A 11A
12B
11B
14 14 14
13 13
13
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Fire-Safe Seat Detail Metal Seat Detail Polymer Seat Detail

PARTS

1. Body 11A. Seat 23. Stem Key (8— 36-inch)

2A. Disc 11B. Fire-safe seat insert (not shown)
2B. Upper stem 12A. Seat wire wrap 24. Hex nut
2C. Lower stem 12B. Seat backing ring 25. I.D. tag (not shown)
2D. Taper pin, disc 13. Seat retaining gasket 26. Flow tag (not shown)
3. Gland 14. Seat retaining ring 27. Strap tag (not shown)
4. Gland bridge 15. Taper pin (2— 30-inch) 28. Strap tag (not shown)
5. Bushing (2 places) 16. Gasket bottom cover 29. Spacer (30-inch only)
6. Disc locating shoulder 17. Hex head cap screw 30. Screws (30 & 36-inch)
(2—30-inch) 18. Lock washer (ext. tooth) (not shown)
7. Bottom cover 19. Lock washer (spring) 31. Thrust plate (36-inch only)
8. Packing ring, anti-ext. 20. Hex soc. flat head screw 32. Screws (36-inch only)
9. Packing set 21. Clip or locating plate 33. Screw (30 & 36-inch)
10. Thrust washer 22. Packing gland bridge stud 34. Nut (30 & 36-inch)

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2. Once the vise jaws are secure
Note: Some of the weld on the against the upper stem (2B), drive
three disc taper pins (2D) may the wedge-shaped chisel/punch
need to be removed by grinding. between the valve body (1) top
plate and the bench vise. (See
Figure 4.)
WARNING
When placing the valve into the
bench vise, make sure the small
end of the disc (2A) taper pin faces
the assembler.
Hold the punch with a punch holder
or a pair of vise grips. Otherwise,
serious injury may occur.

Removing the Bottom Cover

Figure 3 – Shows the proper placement of
Assembly the chisel for removal of the lower stem.
To disassemble the bottom cover
assembly, remove the following 3. Strike the chisel/punch to force
the disc locating shoulder (6)
bottom cover assembly components:
away from the valve body (1)
• Bottom cover plate (7) surface.
• Thrust washer (10) 4. Continue to wedge apart the lower
Figure 4 – Shows how the upper stem is
• Bottom cover gasket (16) stem assembly, via the disc removed from the upper disk hub.
locating shoulder (6), until the
• Washer (18)
lower stem (2C) is free of the disc 3. As the valve body (1) moves away
• Screw (17) (2A). from the bench vise, the upper
Removing the Lower Stem 5. Lightly strike the backside of the stem (2B) is removed from the
disc hub area with a hammer if upper disc (2A) hub.
Assembly
the stem is resistant to removal. 4. Continue to reposition the valve
body (1) with the bench vise so as
CAUTION Removing the Packing Gland
to allow removal of upper stem
Throughout this operation, make Assembly
(2B).
sure the disc edges remain 1. Unthread the nuts (24) from the
protected from contact with the packing bridge studs (22).
body by installing cardboard at all 2. Remove the packing gland bridge CAUTION
disc hub areas. Failure to do so (4). Physically hold the disc to prevent
may cause damage to the disc
Removing the Upper Stem and Disc the disc from falling and becoming
sealing edge.
damaged during removal. When
both the upper stem (2B) and
CAUTION lower stem (2C) are removed from
1. Spray penetrating oil into the disc
Throughout this operation, make the disc (2A), the disc is
hub where it meets the stem
sure the disc edges remain unsupported.
connection.
protected from contact with the
2. Locate a wedge-shaped body by installing cardboard at all
chisel/punch between the disc disc hub areas. Failure to do so
locating shoulder (6) position and
WARNING
may cause damage to the disc
the body (1) bottom surface. (See Smaller discs may be removed by
sealing edge. Protect the stem
Figure 3.) hand (2-inch through 8-inch).
from the vise teeth to prevent
Remove larger discs with proper
damage and to eliminate potential
hoisting equipment. Failure to do so
for packing leakage.
may result in personal injury or
damage to equipment.
1. When removing the upper stem
(2B) from the disc (2A), clamp the
vise jaws on to the upper stem
(2B) area above the valve body top
plate.

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Removing the Seat Retainer Ring Removing the Packing Assembly • If scratched, smooth the edge with
Remove the seat retainer ring (14) Method 1: For Packing fine grit sandpaper (220/400
by removing the hex socket screws Replacement with Stem in Body wet/dry sandpaper).
(20) or seat retainer screws (30) 1. Using the screws, grab and • Remove the scratch by using a
and the clips (21) for lugged body, or remove each packing ring, one at blending motion and extend the
the locating plates (21) for the wafer a time. smoothed area at least two inches
body. (See Figure 5.) Method 2: Packing Removal with above, below and around the
Stem Removed from Body original scratch.
1. To remove the packing set (9) • To polish the disc edge, use a
with the upper stem removed, use powered wire brush.
a hook-type tool to pull out one • Finish sand or polish the edge on a
packing ring at a time. lathe, as required.
4. Check to see that the upper and
Note: A special bushing removal/
lower (2B, 2C) stem-to-bushing
installation tool is required to
(5) contact locations are free of
remove or install the stem
galling.
bushings (5). The tool O.D.
dimension should be as near in 5. Check to see that the upper (2B)
size as the valve stem bore I.D. stem-to-packing (9) contact area
dimension and have a Class 3 fit. is free of scratches.
Any Machinist Handbook can
provide Class 3 tolerances.
Note: If scratched or galled,
these surfaces should be polished
Removing the Stem Bushings
or replaced.
1. Insert the removal tool in the valve
body (1) top plate area and down
the upper stem journal until the
tool contacts the upper stem Assembly
Figure 5 – Seat retainer ring and parts.
bushing. Installing Stem Bushing
Removing the Seat Retainer Gasket 2. Remove the upper stem bushing 1. To avoid damaging the stem
Remove the seat retainer gasket (5) by striking the tool with a bushing (5), gently press the
(13). Use a powered wire brush tool hammer. bushing into the stem body journal
to remove the gasket material that by lightly striking the bushing (5)
3. Insert the removal tool in the valve with a rubber mallet.
may have adhered to the mating body (1) bottom plate area and
body surfaces. down the lower stem journal until 2. Once the stem bushing (5) has
the tool contacts the lower stem been partially inserted into the
Removing the Seat Assembly bushing. valve body journal, insert the
installation/removal tool against
To remove the seat assembly, treat 4. Strike the tool until the lower the upper stem bushing. (See
the seat (11) and its associated stem bushing (5) is clear of the Figure 6.)
components as a single assembly by lower body stem journal.
removing the following:
Inspecting the Valve Components
• seat (11) 1. After disassembly, visually inspect
• wire wrap (12A) the seat retainer ring (14) and
the bottom cover plate (7).
• seat backing ring (12B)
2. Make sure all body sealing
surfaces:
Note: To remove the packing set
(9) with the upper stem (2B) still • are flat
in the valve body (1), two long, • are free of corrosion damage
slender screws are required. The • have a smooth surface
screws must not have a diameter
greater than 1⁄4-inch and must • are free of burrs
be at least six inches long. The Remove any burrs with fine grit
most commonly used screws are sandpaper.
‘drywall screws.’ 3. Inspect for scratches around disc Figure 6 – Shows partial insertion of the
stem bearing.
edges:

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3. Strike the tool with a hammer to 7. Carefully drive the tapered pins 4. While keeping the disc centered,
continue inserting the stem bushing (2D) firmly into the connection drive the disc locating shoulder (6)
until it is flush with the body with a punch and hammer. into the bottom hole of the lower
flowpath surface. (See Figure 7.) stem (2C) until the disc locating
shoulder (6) and the associated
Note: Original disc/stem
thrust washer (10) are pressing
assemblies may use the disc
against the body (1) bottom
locating shoulder assembly (6,10
surface.
and 15) installed with the lower
stem (2C). In this case, the 5. Push the tapered pin (15) into the
disc/stem assembly should hole located in the bottom of the
already be centered and may not disc locating shoulder (6).
require any centering adjustment. 6. Lock the tapered pin (15) into
position by driving it with a punch
and hammer. (See Figure 9.)
Installing the Packing Set
1. Install the anti-extrusion packing
ring (8), packing set (9) and
Figure 7 - Shows the stem bushing flush with packing gland (3) into the upper
the flow path surface.
journal of the valve body (1).
Installing the Disc/Stem Assembly 2. Keeping the disc assembly (2) in
the closed position and closely
CAUTION centered in the body bore, tighten
the packing nuts (24). Nuts have
To prevent damage to the disc, do
been correctly tightened when the
not allow the disc edges to contact
packing gland plate (4) is flush
the body flowpath surface.
with the valve body (1) top plate.
Installing the Disc Locating
1. Install the upper stem (2B) and Shoulder Assembly
lower stem (2C) into the valve 1. Place a thrust washer (10) over Figure 9 – Shows how to lock the tapered pin
body stem journals with the the disc locating shoulder (6) into position.
pinning grooves position on top of neck. If the thrust washer (10)
the stem side view. has PTFE fabric on one side, Installing the Bottom Cover
install the thrust washer with the Assembly
2. While holding the disc (2A) with
PTFE fabric side in contact with 1. Place the bottom cover gasket
the backside of the disc facing up
the disc locating shoulder. (16) around the disc locating
and the double pin hub facing
shoulder (6).
toward the body (1) upper stem 2. Making sure the disc (2A) is in
journal, position the disc (2A) in the closed position, center the 2. Place a thrust washer (10) in the
the body (1). disc with the body seat pocket. bottom cover plate (7). If the
thrust washer (10) has PTFE
3. Measure the gap between the fabric on one side, install the
Note:The upper and lower stems body seat pocket ID and the disc thrust washer with the PTFE
are correctly installed when the OD before locking the disc into fabric facing out from the bottom
lower ends of the stems are flush position. These measurements cover plate (7).
with the body flowpath surface. are to be made at the disc hub
sections. The gap measurements 3. Align the bottom cover plate (7)
are to be within 0.020 inches of with the body (1) bottom surface,
3. Push the stems (2B and 2C) into each other. (See Figure 8.) making sure the bottom cover
the disc (2A) hub stem holes. gasket (16) remains in alignment
with the bottom cover plate (7)
4. If required, rotate the stems until
gasket groove.
the stem tapered pin holes are in
alignment with the disc (2A) hub 4. Tighten the four bolts and
tapered pin holes. washers (17, 18).
5. Manually push the disc tapered Installing the Standard Seat
pins (2D) to install them through Assembly
the disc hub tapered pin holes. 1. Check to make sure the disc (2A)
6. Install the packing set (see is in the closed position.
Installing The Packing Set). Figure 8 – Shows how to measure the gap 2. Make sure the disc is centered in
between the body seat pocket ID and the disc relation to the body seat pocket.
OD.
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3. Reset the disc locating shoulder (1) using two C-clamps to
pin (15) into its correct locked provide the needed compressive
position by using a hammer and load. To press the seat retainer
punch. ring with the C-clamps, place the
4. Put the seat retainer gasket (13) C-clamps on the valve assembly
on the valve body (1) gasket to allow an even load to be
surface. (See Figure 10.) applied all around the seat
retainer ring (14) and tighten
until the seat retainer gasket
(13) is compressed.
Figure 11 – Shows dead-end service seat
11. With the C-clamps pressing the assembly.
seat retainer ring (14) into the
gasket (11). Tighten the screws 1. If the valve requires an O-ring,
(20 or 30). place the O-ring in the seat
To install RTFE, PTFE and pocket. Place a 1⁄4-inch diameter
bead of CANNING™ Marston
UHMWPE Seats:
Hylomar Gasket and Joint
1. Place the seat backing ring (12B)
Compound, (Type PL32 Heavy
into the seat (11).
Sealant) or equivalent around the
2. Press the backing ring into the seat pocket ID corner.
seat (11) until no gaps are
Figure 10 – Shows proper placement of seat present between the backing
retainer gasket.
splits. CAUTION
5. Install the seat assembly. 3. Rotate the seat assembly until the Do not use any gasket sealant in
seat backing ring (12B) splits align valves being prepared for oxygen,
with the body stem journals. chlorine or silicone-free service. Use
Note: Elastomer seated trims
4. Place the seat assembly (11 and of gasket sealant in such applications
do not require a seat retainer
12) into the valve body (1) seat will result in damage to the valve.
gasket (13).
pocket. The seat assembly is
correctly placed when the ‘V’
2. Install the seat assembly.
6. Ensure the disc (2A) is closed groove on the side of the seat
against the body (1) disc stop. (11) is facing toward the 3. To allow the seat retainer ring
assembler. dead-end service bolts to pass
7. Place the seat retainer ring (14)
through the gasket (13), modify
on top of the seat retainer gasket To install Fire-safe Seats: the seat retainer ring gasket (13)
(13) and seat assembly (11 1. Place the RTFE seat insert by following these steps:
and 12). (11A) into the grooves of the
metal seat. a.Use the dead-end service seat
8. Place the locating plates (21)
retainer ring (14) to layout the
and/or clips (28 for wafer style; 2. Place the seat assembly (11 and bolt hole pattern.
21 for lug) on the valve body. 12A) into the valve body (1) seat
pocket. b.Using a hole punch, make the
9. Install and tighten the screws
required holes in the gasket.
(20 or 30). 3. Make sure the RTFE seat insert
(11A) is facing down toward the
Notes: Sizes 14—24-inch body valves
disc (2A) sealing surface.
CAUTION employ both clips (28 for wafer and
To install Metal Seats: 21 for lug) and locating plates (21) to
The standard seat retainer screws 1. Place seat assembly (11 and retain the seat retainer ring (14).
provide only enough force to hold 12A) into the valve body (1) seat
the seat retainer ring (14) for Size 30- and 36-inch wafer and lug
pocket.
shipment and installation. If valve body valves use seat retainer screws
actuation is required before Installing Bi-directional Dead-end (30) instead of the hex socket flat
installation, completely close the Service Polymer Seat Assembly head screws (20) with clips or locating
valve and press the seat retainer Additional steps are required before plates. These seat retainer screws are
into the seat to prevent damage to seat installation for RTFE, PTFE and located directly in the face of the seat.
the valve seat before actuation. UHMWPE polymer seats used in bi- Two of these seat retainer screw holes
are tapped. The two tapped holes
directional dead-end service. (See
allow the use of eye bolts so the seat
Figure 11.) Before installing these
10. Press the seat retainer ring into retainer ring can be lifted to and from
types of seats, follow these steps: the body (1).
the seat (11 and 12) and body

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TABLE I
CAUTION
Stem and Pin Material Filler Rod
To prevent damage to the valve
when clamping, protect the body 17-4 pH 1075 HT 312 Stainless Steel
flange surfaces from the vise 17-4 Ph 1160 DHT (NACE) 312 Stainless Steel
clamping surfaces with cardboard 316 Stainless Steel Condition B 312 Stainless Steel
or brass shims.
K Monel 500® Monel®
Inconel® Inconel
TIG Welding of the Disc Taper Pins
CANNING™ is a registered trademark of Wm.
1. After assembling and testing the Canning Ltd., Marston Bentley Division, England.
valve, lock the three disc/stem
taper pins (2D) by forcefully driving Monel, K MONEL and INCONEL are registered
trademarks of the INCO Family of Products.
the tapered pins in place with a
hammer and steel punch.
2. TIG weld the disc taper pins (2D).
Weld using filler rod referenced in
Table I.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RESOLUTION

Valve won’t rotate 1. Actuator has failed. 1. Repair or replace.

2. Valve packed with debris. 2. Flush or clean valve to remove debris.
3. Stem key has sheared. 3. Determine cause of shearing and correct,
replace.
4. Overtightened packing. 4. Loosen packing bolts.

Stem packing leaking 1. Gland flange bolting loose. 1. Tighten gland flange bolting.
2. Packing damaged. 2. Depressurize valve and replace packing.

Bottom cover gasket leaking 1. Bottom cover bolting loose. 1. Tighten bottom cover bolting.
2. Gasket damage. 2. Remove valve from service and replace gasket.

Valve leaking 1. Valve not fully closed. 1. Close valve.

2. Debris trapped in valve. 2. Cycle and flush to remove debris.
3. Seat or disc edge damaged. 3. Remove valve from service and replace seat
and/or repair or replace disc.
4. Actuator mechanical closure stop incorrect. 4. Adjust the stop to allow further closure.

Jerky operation 1. Stem/bearing damaged. 1. Disassemble valve and inspect for damage,
repair or replace damaged parts, reassemble.
2. Actuator/stem adapter misaligned. 2. Remove actuator mounting and realign.
3. Overtightened packing. 3. Loosen packing to hand tight, cycle valve,
retighten.
4. Air supply inadequate. 4. Increase air supply pressure.

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