AVK Series 45 Gate Valves
Operation and Maintenance
Gate Valve Repairs:
Wrench Nut Replacement
WARNING: Although some of the following procedures can be
performed under full working line pressure, it is recommended
that any partial disassembly or maintenance be perform with the
Water Main Supply Line shut off!
1. Remove the Wrench Nut/ Handwheel Bolt (F220) and
Wrench Nut/Handwheel Washer (F221) using a 1/2”,
(13mm) wrench, for 2 1/2” to 4” valve sizes, and 11/16”,
(17mm) wrench for 6” to 12” valve sizes. Remove the
Wrench Nut (F225) or NRS Handwheel (F222), and replace
with a new one. (See Fig.3A, and Fig.3B)
2. Replace the Wrench Nut/ Handwheel Bolt (F220) and
Wrench Nut/Handwheel Washer (F221) using a 1/2”,
(13mm) wrench, for 2 1/2” to 4” valve sizes, and 11/16”,
(17mm) wrench for 6” to 12” valve sizes
Series 45 Gate Valve Repairs:
Upper Stem Seal O-Ring Replacement
CAUTION: With the valve in the fully “OPEN” position, the
following procedures can be performed under full working
pressure, with no need to shut down the system.
1. Remove the Wrench Nut/ Handwheel Bolt (F220) and
Wrench Nut/Handwheel Washer (F221) using a 1/2”, (13mm)
NOTE: The Wiper Ring (F226) is a “Factory Installed” press fit
and therefore must be reordered as an assembly along
with the Gland Flange (F228).
4. When performing step 3, verify the location of the Upper
Stem Seal O-rings, quantity 2, (F230) and the Stem Seal
Bushing (F231). They may be located on the Stem (F233),
(See Fig. 4A), or in the counterbore of the Gland Flange
(F228), (See Fig. 4B).
5. There is a groove in the bottom of the Gland Flange (F228),
for the Gland O-ring (F229). (See Fig. 4B)
6. Inspect and replace any damaged parts. Use a food grade
grease that contains no acetate or silicone, on the o-rings.
Re-assemble in reverse order
wrench, for 2 1/2” to 4” valve sizes, and 11/16”, (17mm)
wrench for 6” to 12” valve sizes. Remove the Wrench Nut
(F225) or NRS Handwheel (F222). (See Fig.4)
2. Remove the two Gland Flange Bolts (F227) using a 15/16″ or
24mm wrench for valve sizes 2.5″-4″, or a 1 1/4″ or 30mm
wrench for valve sizes 6″-12″.
3. Remove the Gland Flange (F228) with Wiper Ring (F226)
attached.
Series 45 Gate Valve Repairs:
Stem/Wedge Assembly Replacement
WARNING: To perform the following steps, be sure the Water
Main Supply Line has been shut off, and that the pressure has
been bled off! Also provide sufficient clearing around the valve
so that no soil or debris may fall into it.
1. Complete steps 1 through 4 in the UPPER STEM SEAL
COMPONENT REPAIR section.
2. Turn the Stem (F333), in a closing direction until it
disengages from the Wedge (F237), and remove from valve.
3. If applicable, for Low Zinc Stems, remove the Lower Anti-
Friction Washer (F235) from the recess in the bonnet (F217).
For Stainless Steel Stems, the Stem Collar and Anti-Friction
Washers are replaced by a two-piece Thrust Collar (F234).
No Anti- Friction are necessary or present. The Lower Stem
Seal O-ring (F232) should be present on the stem and in it’s
own groove, located directly above the threads.
NOTE: On Stainless Steel Stems, the upper three grooves are
for locating the Thrust Collar.
4. Inspect and replace any damaged parts.
NOTE: Use a food grade grease that contains no acetate or
silicone on the new o-rings.
5. Using a small, flat bladed screwdriver, remove the hot melt
glue that covers the Bonnet Bolts (F216).
6. Once the hot melt glue has been removed, use a 3/8”, or
10mm Allen wrench to remove the Bonnet Bolts (F216).
Remove the Bonnet (F217) and Bonnet Gasket (F218) and
set aside.
7. To remove the Wedge (F237) it is sometimes helpful to
thread the Stem (F233) back into the wedge and use the
stem as a handle or lever to extract the wedge. This is
helpful with the larger sizes, (10” and 12”) valves.
8. Carefully inspect the interior of the valve body and remove
any debris.
9. Inspect and replace any damaged parts and re-assemble in
reverse order, torquing the Bonnet Bolts to 40 ft. lbs., in a
diametrically opposed (180 degrees apart) pattern.
9. To replace the protective hot melt glue over the Bonnet Bolts,
use any EPA approved caulk, or hot melt g
