Series 04 Gear Operator Mounting and Lubrication
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Date: December 11, 2009 Page 1 of 4
Series 04 Gear Operator Mounting
and Lubrication Instructions
Manual Number OM-04-001
For heavy-duty on-off and throttling service of
2” – 48” (51-1219 mm) Quarter Turn Valves.
The Series 04 gear operator is self lubricated for
smooth trouble-free operation. The rugged cast
iron body with o-ring body seals is weatherproof
to IP65. A self locking worm and worm gear drive
holds the valve in the desired position. Features
include a readily accessible hand-wheel, a valve
position indicator and mechanical travel stops
which permit eld adjustment of valve position
to specic degrees of rotation.
WARNING
Gear operator handwheel is attached to manual
override shaft with a split spring pin. The pin is
designed to shear if excessive force is applied
to handwheel before internal gears or housing is damaged. Gear operator with or without
valve should never be lifted by handwheel.
The gear operator is mounted to the valve
as follows:
Manually operate the gear operator until the •
output shaft is in line with the valve stem. On
valve sizes through 12” (305 mm) the valve
stem will be aligned with the “double-D”
stem. On valves larger than 12” (305 mm) the
gear operator and valve stem alignment will
be with the keyway on the full diameter stem.
Place the correct stem adaptor, if required, •
onto the valve stem. It is recommended that a
small amount of grease is applied to the adaptor for easier assembly to the valve stem and
gear operator drive shaft.
Install the mounting studs into the gear unit •
base mounting holes. The shorter threaded
end ts into the gear unit base.
CAUTION
Care must be taken not to jam ngers or hand
between gear operator and valve.
Mount the gear unit onto the valve stem. Make •
certain that the mounting studs are correctly
aligned with the holes on the top plate of the
valve or the valve mounting bracket. It may be
necessary to rotate the gear operator hand-wheel
to align the studs with the mounting holes.
Lower the gear operator onto the valve and •
secure in place by tting the lock washers
and hex nuts.
All information herein is proprietary and condential and may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written
consent of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customer’s detailed
knowledge and experience with their application.
Series 04 Gear Operator Mounting and Lubrication
Manual Number OM-04-001
Date: December 11, 2009 Page 2 of 4
All information herein is proprietary and condential and may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written
consent of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customer’s detailed
knowledge and experience with their application.
Adjustment of travel stops in the field is achieved as follows:
(The instructions are for a standard clockwise to close application).
Adjustment of the “Closed” position travel stop:
Figure 1
Looking on the end of the gear operator the right hand bolt is •
the close adjustment. (See Figure 1)
Remove the valve position indicator and view the position of •
the valve stem. (See Figure 2)
Rotate the close travel stop screw clockwise until the screw •
touches the quadrant.
We have to consider that in the full closed position the stem •
“double D” ats align with the position of the valve disc (See
Figure 3). Similarly on the full diameter stem the keyway position will align with the valve disc position.
Loosen the lock nut and back off the close travel stop screw •
one turn in the counter-clockwise direction.
Rotate the hand-wheel until the sides of the “double D” or •
the sides of the keyway are parallel with the face of the valve.
(See Figure 4)
Verify that the “double D” or keyway is still parallel to the •
valve face.
Carefully re-tighten the travel stop lock nut•
Figure 2
Figure 3
Replace the valve position indicator.•
At this point apply a sealant to the lock nut of the close travel •
stop to ensure that it will not be readjusted.
When factory setting the close stop, as the valve is not in line, •
instead of aligning the shaft with the face of the valve, it is
more accurate to measure from the face of the valve to the
disc face at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions and adjust
the gear unit until the measurements are equal.
Figure 4
All information herein is proprietary and condential and may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written
consent of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customer’s detailed
knowledge and experience with their application.
Series 04 Gear Operator Mounting and Lubrication
Manual Number OM-04-001
Date: December 11, 2009 Page 3 of 4
Adjustment of the “Open” position
travel stop:
Looking on the end of the gear operator the •
left hand bolt is the open adjustment.
Remove the valve position indicator and view •
the position of the valve stem.
We have to consider that in the full open posi-•
tion the stem “double D” ats align with the
position of the valve disc. Similarly on the full
diameter stem the keyway position will align
with the valve disc position.
Loosen the lock nut and back off the open •
Rotate the hand-wheel until the sides of the •
“double D” or the sides of the keyway are perpendicular with the face of the valve.
Rotate the open travel stop screw clockwise •
until the screw touches the quadrant.
Verify that the “double D” or keyway is still •
perpendicular to the valve face.
Carefully re-tighten the travel stop lock nut.•
Replace the valve position indicator.•
At this point apply a sealant to the lock nut of •
the open travel stop to ensure that it will not
be readjusted.
travel stop screw one turn in the counterclockwise direction.
Lubrication Procedures
These instructions are to be used during original assembly or during re-assembly after service for lubricating Series 04 worm gear operators. Proper lubrication is necessary to insure smooth operation and long
life of the unit. Failure to adhere to these instructions may lead to loss of performance or premature failure
of the operator.
I. Lubricant
The lubricant must be a high pressure or extreme pressure petroleum grease with a lithium based thickener, which meets the NLGI grade 2. The grease must exhibit a high degree of tackiness or stringiness,
which enhances its ability to cling tenaciously to the lubricated surfaces.
The grease should meet the following specications as a minimum. Any deviation below these specications must be approved by the Bray USA Engineering Department.
Typical Properties ASTM Test Method Result
NLGI Grade Number 2
Soap Type Lithium
Color Brown
Mineral Oil Viscosity, SUS @ 210°F [100°C] D2161 80
Penetration (Worked 60 Strokes) D217 285
Dropping Point (Maximum Temperature) D566 363°F [184°C]
Oil Separation D1742 5.0%
Rust Preventative Test D1743 Pass
Timken EP Test D2509 45lbs [20.4kg]
Wheel Bearing Test (60mph [660rpm] @ 250°F [121°C] leakage) D1263 2.8gms
Oxidation Stability 100hrs, psi drop D942 6
Water Washout Test (% loss @ 175°F [80°C], typ.) D1264 7
1National Lubricating Grease Institute
Series 04 Gear Operator Mounting and Lubrication
Manual Number OM-04-001
Date: December 11, 2009 Page 4 of 4
II. Application
Lubricate all gears, pinions, bearings, shafts, gaskets, seals (o-rings) and contact surfaces as they
are being assembled.
Contact surfaces•
Apply grease liberally to all mating surfaces.
O-Rings•
Fill grooves with grease before installing o-rings.
Gaskets•
Gasket and gasket surfaces should be greased
on both sides prior to installation.
Bearings•
Sleeve type bearings should be coated with
grease before they are pressed into the housing. Thrust washers should be coated with
grease on both sides prior to installation.
Shafts•
Lubricate shafts before installing them into
the housing.
Pinions and other spur gears•
Grease should be applied to the gear teeth in
such a way that it is carried through the meshing
of the gears. After applying the grease, rotate
the gears enough times so that the slowest gear
in the set makes at least two (2) revolutions.
Worm and worm gear set•
Lubricate both hubs and shoulders of the
worm gear prior to installing it in the hous-
ing. Apply grease to the worm and worm gear
teeth in such a way that it is carried through
the meshing of the gears. After applying the
grease, rotate the worm enough times so that
the worm gear makes at least two (2) complete
cycles (one cycle being from closed to open
to closed or open-closed-open). After cycling,
inspect and re-apply grease if necessary.
Note: Gear operators intended for marine ser-
viceor buriedservice, andso speciedon the
Purchase Order or Sales Order, must have the
housing(s)lledwithgrease.
All information herein is proprietary and condential and may not be copied or reproduced without the expressed written
consent of BRAY INTERNATIONAL, Inc.
The technical data herein is for general information only. Product suitability should be based solely upon customer’s detailed
knowledge and experience with their application.
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