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Installation & Maintenance Instructions SERIES
3-WAY SOLENOID VALVES
NORMALLY CLOSED AND NORMALLY OPEN OPERATION 8316
3/8” , 1/2” AND 3/4” NPT
Positioning
NOTICE: See separate solenoid installation and maintenance This valve is designed to perform properly when mounted in any position.
instructions for information on: Wiring, Solenoid Temperature, Causes However, for optimum life and performance, the operator movement should
of Improper Operation, and Coil Replacement. be mounted vertical and upright to reduce the possibility of foreign matter
accumulating in the solenoid base sub-assembly area. Valve with suffix “P”
in the catalog number must be mounted with the solenoid vertical and upright.
DESCRIPTION Mounting
Refer to Figure 1 for mounting bracket (optional feature) mounting
Series 8316 are 3-way, diaphragm-operated solenoid, pilot-controlled
valves. Valves are made of brass with only four moving parts: a core dimensions.
assembly, two diaphragm assemblies and a disc holder sub-assembly. Piping
Valves may be provided with a general purpose, explosionproof/watertight Connect piping to valve according to markings on valve body. Refer to flow
solenoid enclosures. diagrams provided. Apply pipe compound sparingly to male pipe threads
Series 8316 valves with Suffix “P” in the catalog number are designed for only. If applied to valve threads, the compound may enter the valve and
dry inert gas and non-lubricated air service. cause operational difficulty. Avoid pipe strain by properly supporting and
aligning piping. When tightening the pipe, do not use valve or solenoid as a
lever. Locate wrenches applied to valve body or piping as close as possible
OPERATION to connection point.
Normally Open To ensure proper operation of the valve,the pressure and exhaust lines must
Solenoid De-energized: Flow is from Pressure “P” to Cylinder “A”. Exhaust be full area without restriction. A minimum differential pressure as stamped
Port “E” is closed. on the nameplate must be maintained between pressure and exhaust at the
moment of shifting. Air reservoirs must have adequate capacity to maintain
Solenoid Energized: Flow is from Cylinder “A” to Exhaust “E”. Pressure this minimum pressure during shifting. To check pressure during shifting,
Port “P” is closed. install a pressure gauge in the pressure piping as close to the valve as possible.
Normally Closed IMPORTANT: To protect the solenoid valve, install a strainer or filter,
Solenoid De-energized: Flow is from Cylinder “A” to Exhaust “E”. Pressure suitable for the service involved in the inlet side as close to the valve as
Port “P” is closed. possible. Clean periodically depending on service conditions. See ASCO
Series 8600 and 8601 for strainers.
Solenoid Energized: Flow is from Pressure “P” to Cylinder “A”. Exhaust
Port “E” is closed. Flow Controls (Speed or Metering Devices)
Flow control valves may be added to control cylinder speed. If used, these
Flow Diagrams flow control valves must be located in Cylinder A piping between the solenoid
NORMALLY OPEN NORMALLY CLOSED valve and the cylinder.
UNLATCHED LATCHED UNLATCHED LATCHED IMPORTANT: Do not install flow controls (speed or metering devices)
(CYL) (CYL) (CYL) (CYL) or any type of restrictive device in either the Pressure “P” (inlet) or
A A A A Exhaust “E” (outlet) ports of the valve. Restricting either of these lines
may cause valve malfunction.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To prevent the possibility of death,
E P E P E P E P personal injury or property damage, turn off electrical
(EXH) (PRESS) (EXH) (PRESS) (EXH) (PRESS) (EXH) (PRESS)
power, depressurize valve, and vent fluid to a safe area
IMPORTANT: A minimum operating pressure differential of 10 psi is before servicing the valve.
required; however, valve vents to 0 psi. AVERTISSEMENT: Pour éviter tous danger de mort,
Manual Operator de blessure grave ou de dommage matériel, avant
Manual operator allows manual operation when desired or during an d’intervenir sur la vanne, couper le courant, purger la
electrical power outage. To operate valve manually, rotate manual operator
stem clockwise 1800. Valve will now be in the same position as when the
vanne dans une zone sécurisée.
solenoid is energized. Rotate manual operator stem counterclockwise 1800 NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the valve from the pipeline for repairs.
before operating valve electrically.
Cleaning
INSTALLATION All solenoid valves should be cleaned periodically. The time between
cleanings will vary depending on the medium and service conditions.
Check nameplate for correct catalog number, pressure, voltage, frequency, In general, if the voltage to the coil or solenoid is correct, sluggish valve
and service. Never apply incompatible fluids or exceed pressure rating of operation, excessive noise, or leakage will indicate that cleaning is required.
the valve. Installation and valve maintenance to be performed by qualified In the extreme case, faulty valve operation will occur and the valve may fail
personnel. to shift. Clean strainer or filter when cleaning the valve.
Temperature Limitations Preventive Maintenance
For maximum valve ambient and fluid temperatures, refer to following chart • Keep the medium flowing through the valve as free from dirt and foreign
or as limited by by hazardous location (explosive atmosphere) solenoid material as possible.
approvals. See solenoid installation and maintenance instructions. Check
catalog number prefix and watt rating on nameplate. • While in service, the valve should be operated at least once a month to
ensure proper opening and closing.
Valves with design change letter “G” within the catalog number (example: • Depending on the medium and service condition, periodic inspection
8316G014) have a maximum fluid temperature of 1800F AC and 1200F DC of internal valve parts for damage or excessive wear is recommended.
(except hazardous location solenoid - example: prefix EF or EV). Refer to Thoroughly clean all parts. If parts are worn or damaged, install a
separate solenoid instruction sheet provided for ambient temperature. complete ASCO Rebuild Kit.
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Causes of Improper Operation Manual Operator Disassembly
• Incorrect Pressure: Check valve pressure. Pressure to valve must be 1. To remove valve solenoid, see separate solenoid instructions. NOTE:
within range specified on nameplate. To determine correct manual operator construction, check valve
• Excessive Leakage: Disassemble valve and clean all parts. If parts are nameplate for watt rating. Then see Figure 2 for corresponding watt
worn or damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit. rating.
2. Unscrew solenoid base sub-assembly. For valves with internal type
Valve Disassembly (Refer to Figures 1 and 2) core springs, remove core spring, core assembly and solenoid base
1. Disassemble valve in an orderly fashion. Use exploded views for gasket.
identification and placement of parts. 3. Unscrew manual operator body from main valve body and remove
2. To remove valve solenoid, see separate solenoid instructions. body gasket.
3. If the valve being serviced has a manual operator, refer to section 4. Before removing the stem retainer from the manual operator body, note
“Manual Operator Disassembly”. the location of the captive spacer on the stem/lever sub-assembly. The
4. Unscrew solenoid base sub-assembly. Remove solenoid base gasket, captive spacer will either be on the inside or outside of the fork on the
core assembly, core spring and core guide, if present. NOTE: Suffix stem retainer. Location of this spacer is important for reassembly.
“P” construction has a rider ring on the core assembly in addition to the 5. Remove stem retainer and slip the stem/lever sub-assembly from the
core spring and core guide. manual operator body. Then remove stem gasket from stem/lever sub-
5. A 4-40 machine screw provided in the ASCO Rebuild Kit serves as a assembly.
self-tapping screw to remove insert from body. Turn screw a few turns 6. For valve with external type core springs, remove core assembly, core
into through hole located in flat surface of insert. spring, core guide and rider ring (if present). For valve with a watt
rating of 16.8; 6,;6.1; etc., remove disc holder sub-assembly.
CAUTION: Do not damage center hole (pilot orifice) in raised
surface insert. Remove insert by using a pair of pliers to grip the head 7. Refer to “Valve Disassembly” step 5, for further disassembly.
of the screw.
Manual Operator Reassembly
ATTENTION: N’endommager pas le trou central (orifice 1. Reassemble manual operator in reverse order of disassembly. Use
pilote) situé dans la partie haute de la pièce d’insertion. Retirez exploded views for identification and placement of parts. See
la pièce d’insertion en utilisant une pince sur la tête de la vis. instructions provided in Figure 2. Check watt rating on nameplate to
6. Remove three gaskets from insert. Tag each gasket as it is removed so determine construction.
that they can be reassembled in the same location. Middle and lower 2. Replace body gasket and disc holder sub-assembly, if used.
gaskets are the same size. However, the lower gasket is a softer material. 3. Replace stem gasket on stem/lever sub-assembly.
Then remove disc holder sub-assembly, spring cup and disc spring. 4. Preassemble manual operator parts consisting of stem/lever sub-
NOTE: Spring cup not present on all valve constructions. assembly with stem gasket and stem retainer. On constructions with
7. The solenoid pilot is now completely disassembled. an external type core springs, it is necessary to position (preassemble)
8. Remove bonnet screws and lockwashers (4) from each end of valve the core assembly in the manual operator body as part of the manual
body. Remove valve bonnets, body passage gaskets, retaining rings, operator body sub-assembly
diaphragm assemblies and body gaskets from each end of the valve 5. There is a captive spacing washer on the stem/lever sub-assembly.
body. These parts are identical. Referring to the full size template in Figure 2, locate the spacing washer
9. All parts are now accessible to clean or replace. If parts are worn or as follows:
damaged, install a complete ASCO Rebuild Kit. A. For all core assemblies with an outside diameter up to 13/32” (.406
dia.) or valves having a watt rating of 6; 6.1; etc., the spacer must be
Valve Reassembly located inside the retainer fork.
1. Reassemble valve using exploded views for identification and placement
of parts. B. For all cores with an outside diameter greater than 13/32” (.406 dia.),
or valves having a watt rating of 16.8; 10.1; 11.2, etc., the spacer
2. Lubricate all gaskets with Molykote® 111 Compound lubricant or an must be located outside the retainer fork.
equivalent high-grade silicone grease.
6. Install the stem/lever sub-assembly in manual operator body. Determine
3. At each end of valve body, install body gasket, diaphragm assembly, the proper location of the spacer and slip the stem retainer in place.
retaining ring, body passage gasket, valve bonnet and bonnet screws.
7. For valves, with external type core springs, install core assembly with
4. Torque bonnet screws in a crisscross manner to 95±10 in-lbs [10,7±1,1 core spring, core guide and rider ring (if present) into base of manual
Nm]. operator body. For valves with internal type core spring, install disc
5. Position lower insert gasket and disc holder spring with spring cup (if holder sub-assembly into base of manual operator body.
present) in body insert cavity. NOTE: Use spring cup only when it has 8. Screw the manual operator body assembly into the main body. Torque
been previously used. manual operator body to 175±25 in-lbs [19,8±2,8 Nm].
6. Snap upper and middle insert gaskets into grooves of insert. Lower 9. Turn the manual operator lever to the 9 o’clock position, i.e., the same
insert gasket fits into the recess between the lower corner of the insert position that the operator would be in if the valve was to be operated
and the lower corner of the body insert cavity. Middle and lower insert electrically.
gaskets are the same size. However, lower gasket is made of a softer
material. 10. Install core assembly, core spring, solenoid base gasket and solenoid
base sub-assembly. Torque solenoid base sub-assembly to 175±25 in-
7. Place disc holder sub-assembly into insert. Install insert (with gaskets lbs [19,8±2,8 Nm].
and disc holder sub-assembly) into body cavity, making certain that the
disc holder spring is centered. 11. Install the solenoid and make electrical hookup
8. If the valve being rebuilt has a manual operator, refer to section on 12. Restore line pressure and electrical power supply.
“Manual Operator Reassembly”. 13. After maintenance is completed, operate the valve electrically and
9. Replace solenoid base gasket, core assembly, core spring and core guide, manually a few times to be sure of proper operation.
if present. If the core spring is the internal type as shown in Figure 1, be
sure that the wide end of the core spring goes into the core first. Closed
end of core spring protrudes from core top. If the core spring is the same ORDERING INFORMATION
diameter throughout, the end with the closed turns will protrude from the FOR ASCO REBUILD KITS
top of the core.
10. Replace solenoid base sub-assembly and torque to 175±25 in-lbs Parts marked with an asterisk (*) in the exploded view are supplied in
[19,8±2,8 Nm]. Rebuild Kits. When Ordering Rebuild Kits for ASCO valves, order the
11. Install solenoid, see separate instructions, and make electrical hookup. Rebuild Kit number stamped on the valve nameplate. If the number of
12. Restore line pressure and electrical power supply to valve. the kit is not visible, order by indicating the number of kits required,
13. After maintenance is completed, operate the valve a few times to be sure and the Catalog Number and Serial Number of the valve(s) for which
of proper operation. they are intended.
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