Install Instructions

Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-216
September 29, 2009
Rebuild/Repack Kits for Flowrite™
VF 599 Series 2-1/2 to 6-inch Valves
Item Number 129-216, Rev. 200 Page 1 of 6
Product Description
This kit contains the parts necessary to rebuild and
repack either the normal duty or high temperature
packing in a Flowrite VP 599 Series Flanged Valve.
Contents
Stem and plug assembly
Two gaskets: one stamped Class 125, the
other stamped Class 250
Packing cartridge assembly kit Cartridge,
copper gasket, and instructions
Packing bearing
Packing spring
Product Numbers
599-10100 through 599-10149
See Tables 3 and 4 for cross reference of valve
number to kit number.
Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING
Personal injury/loss of life may
occur if a procedure is not
performed as specified.
CAUTION
Equipment damage, or loss of
data may occur if the user
does not follow procedure as
specified.
Required Tools
Tools for removing the actuator. These tools
are listed on the installation instruction
included in the packing cartridge assembly
kit.
Open end wrenches or adjustable wrench.
See Table 1.
Table 1. Open End Wrench Sizes.
Use on
Wrench
Size
Torque
V
alve Body Cap Screws
ANSI 125 2-1/2 to
4-inch
(65 to 100 mm)
15/16 inch
( 24 mm)
55 to 60 lb-ft
(75 to 80 Nm)
ANSI 125 5 and 6-inch
(125 to 150 mm)
1-1/8 inch
( 29 mm)
90 to 100 lb-ft
(122-130 Nm)
ANSI 250 2-1/2 to 6-inch
(65 to 150 mm)
1-1/8 inch
(29 mm)
90 to 100 lb-ft
(122-130 Nm)
Packing Cartridge
All Bonnets 1-1/2 inch
(39 mm)
60 to 65 lb-ft
(80 to 85 Nm)
Three-way valves:
Large drive socket wrench with a 1/2-inch
extender.
Lower seat tool, order separately. See
Table 2.
Table 2. Three-way Valve Lower Seat Tool.
Valve Size
Inch (mm)
Part Number
2-1/2 (65) 599-09144
3 (75) 599-09145
4 (100) 599-09146
5 (125) 599-09147
6 (150) 599-09148
Expected Installation Time
45 minutes for NO valves
60 minutes for NC valves
90 minutes for three-way valves
Prerequisites
Open the packing cartridge assembly kit and remove
the installation instructions. These instructions
explain how to remove and reassemble each type of
actuator and list the tools needed.
We recommend repacking the valve at a bench and
not in line.

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