Emerson Fisher A11, CL900, CL1500, CL2500 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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A11 Valve

August 2017

Fisher™ A11 High-Performance Butterfly Valve
CL900-2500

Contents

Introduction 1.................................

Scope of Manual 1.............................

Description 2.................................

Specifications 2...............................

Installation 4..................................

Adjusting the Travel Stops 5....................

Preparing for Installation 5......................

Valve Orientation 6............................

Installing the Valve 7...........................

Packing Adjustment and Shaft Bonding 9.........

Maintenance 10................................

Removing the Valve 11.........................

Packing Maintenance 11........................

Seal Maintenance 14...........................

Soft Seal Installation 15.....................

Metal and Phoenix III Seal Installation 16.......

Cryogenic Seal Installation 17................

Valve Shaft/Disk Pin Unit Maintenance 18.........

Bearing Maintenance 19........................

Parts Ordering 20...............................

Parts List 20...................................

Figure 1. Fisher A11 Valve

W9570−1

Introduction

Scope of Manual

This instruction manual includes installation, maintenance, and parts information for the Fisher A11 High-Performance
Butterfly Valves (figure 1) in CL900 and 1500. For CL2500 valves, contact your Emerson sales office
Partner.

For information about the actuator and accessories, please refer to the separate instruction manuals for these items.

Do not install, operate, or maintain an A11 valve without being fully trained and qualified in valve, actuator, and
accessory installation, operation, and maintenance. To avoid personal injury or property damage it is important to
carefully read, understand, and follow all of the contents of this manual, including all safety cautions and warnings. If
you have any questions about these instructions, contact your Emerson sales office or Local Business Partner before
proceeding.

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Description

A11 High-Performance Butterfly Valves are available in a lugged body design, with a variety of seal, valve body, and
internal components. These valves feature a dynamic sealing design that is used in a variety of demanding
applications.

Specifications

Specifications are listed in table 1 and the specifications for a given valve are stamped on a nameplate attached to the
valve.

Educational Services

For information on available courses for the A11 High Pressure valve, as well as a variety of other products, contact:

Emerson Automation Solutions
Educational Services - Registration
Phone: [phone] or 1-800-338-8158
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Table 1. Specifications

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Available Configurations

Valve Sizes

(1) (2)

Class 900 and 1500

: Size J 3, J 4, J 6, J 8,

J 10, J 12, J 14, J 16, J 18, J 20 and J 24‐inch

Valve Body: Lugged style in Class J 900 and J 1500
Consult your Emerson sales office

or Local Business

Partner for other sizes and pressure classes

CTFE: 10% of Class IV
CTFE with Aluminum Backup Ring: Class VI

Consult Emerson sales office for other shutoff
classifications

Valve Body Classification

Valve bodies are designed for installation between
standard pipe flanges: for 3 inch through 24‐inch
sizes (ASME B16.5)

Maximum Inlet Pressure

Consistent with applicable ASME class
pressure/temperature ratings per ASME B16.34
unless such ratings are limited by material
temperature capabilities.

Construction Materials

Refer to Bulletin 56.1:A11 CL900-2500
High-Performance Butterfly Valve (D104222X012

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Disk Rotation

Clockwise (CW) to close

Shutoff Classification per ANSI/FCI 70-2 and IEC
60534-4

Class VI Soft Seal: Bubble-tight shutoff (exceeds Class
VI)

High Pressure Seal: Standard Class V
Cryogenic Seal (Reverse direction only)

NOTE:

1. Sizes NPS 3 and 4 are CL900 bodies with CL600 internals.

2. Sizes NPS 3 and 4 are CL1500 bodies with CL600 internals. Sizes NPS 6 and 8 are CL1500 bodies with CL900 internals.

Approximate Weights

See table 2

Actuator Types Available

J Locking‐lever manual actuators, J worm‐gear
manual actuators, J spring‐return pneumatic
actuators, J double‐acting pneumatic actuators, and
J electric actuators

ENVIRO‐SEAL

This optional
provides improved sealing, guiding, and transmission
of loading force to control liquid and gas emissions
(see figure 9). See Bulletin 59.3:041 ENVIRO‐SEAL
Packing Systems for Rotary Valves (D101638X012
for more information. Contact your Emerson sales
office or Local Business Partner for larger sizes; they
may require a special valve body.

™

Packing

J PTFE or J graphite packing system

)

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Table 2. Approximate Weight for Size 3 through
24‐Inch Valves

VALVE

SIZE

3
4
6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

3

4

6

8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

900 1500

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59
120
210
450
444
513
703
991

1626

lbs

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--­130
264
463
993
976

1132
1550
2185
3590

CLASS

kg

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--­311
663
810

1152
1613
2250

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--­685

1462
1785
2540
3555
4960

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Installation

WARNING

Always wear protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear when performing any installation operations to avoid personal
injury.

Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.

If installing into an existing application, also refer to the WARNING at the beginning of the Maintenance section in this
instruction manual.

Note

When installing a valve after it has been in long‐term storage, cycle the valve at least ten times to re‐energize the dynamic seal.
Please contact your Emerson sales office
if you are planning to put into service a valve that has been stored for some time.

or Local Business Partner if you have any questions about preparing a valve for storage or

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Adjusting the Travel Stops

CAUTION

When using manual or power actuators, adjust the actuator travel stops so the disk stop in the valve body does not absorb
the output of the actuator.

For actuators without travel stops, the actuator must be properly mounted to prevent it from driving the valve disk against
the valve disk travel stop.

Failure to limit actuator travel as described in this section can result in damage to the valve shafts or other valve parts

Note

An ”S” is visible on both the valve shaft and valve body. When the valve disk is closed, the ”S” on the shaft aligns with the ”S” on
the valve body.

1. Locate the actuator travel stop that establishes the closed position of the valve disk. When adjusting the travel stop
make sure that the disk is from 0 to 0.76 mm (0 to 0.030 inch ) away from the internal stop in the valve body. This
adjustment is necessary to be certain that the actuator output torque is fully absorbed by the actuator travel stop
rather than the stop in the valve body.

For actuators without travel stops, the actuator must be properly mounted to prevent it from driving the valve disk
against the valve disk travel stop.

2. To mount an actuator without travel stops, first, if necessary, remove the actuator from the valve. Then, position
the valve disk from 0 to 0.76 mm (0 to 0.030 inch) away from the internal stop in the valve body.

3. Now, travel the actuator to the maximum position. Keep the actuator in the maximum travel position. Return the
actuator to the valve, taking care not to disturb the position of the valve disk.

4. Mount the actuator on the valve using proper bolts with locking washers to achieve a secure fit.

5. Before installing the valve/actuator assembly in the process line, cycle the valve several times to be sure the valve
disk returns to the proper position.

Preparing for Installation

WARNING

If the A11 valve is equipped with a fail‐open actuator, remove the actuator before installing the valve/actuator assembly or
cycle the valve into the fully closed position. Then, to avoid possible personal injury or property damage, take appropriate
steps to ensure that the actuator does not cause the valve to open during installation.

1. If the valve and actuator have been purchased separately or if the actuator has been removed for storage, travel
stop adjustment, or maintenance, mount the actuator before inserting the valve/actuator assembly into the line.
Refer to the actuator instruction manual for mounting and adjustment procedures.

CAUTION

To avoid product damage, inspect the valve before installation for any damage or any foreign material that may have
collected in the valve body. Also remove any pipe scale, welding slag, or other foreign material from the pipeline.

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2. Remove the protective end covers from the valve and inspect the valve body to be certain that it is free of foreign
material. Also, be certain that adjacent pipelines are free of any foreign material, such as pipe scale or welding slag
that could damage the valve seating surfaces.

WARNING

The A11 valve is designed for use with the appropriate piping schedule for the ASME class. However, before putting the
valve into operation, measure carefully to ensure disk rotation without interference from piping or flanges. Be certain to
center the valve accurately to prevent interference of the disk with the flanges.

The edges of a rotating disk have a shearing effect that may result in personal injury. To help prevent such injuries, stay
clear of the disk edges when rotating the disk.

Damage to the disk will occur if any pipe flanges or piping connected to the valve interfere with the disk rotation path.
Compare the disk chordal swing diameter from the dimensional tables in Bulletin 51.6:A11 CL900-2500 A11 High
Performance Butterfly Valve (D104222X012
putting the valve into operation. Consult with your Emerson sales office
listed in the bulletin.

3. Select the appropriate gaskets for the application. flexible graphite, spiral wound, or other gasket types, made to
ASME B16.5 group or user's standard, can be used on A11 valves depending on the service conditions of the
application. Note: spiral wound gaskets, when properly centered, will cover more than 60 percent of the gasket
area at the retaining ring screws.

) to the ID of the pipe to be certain the disk rotates without interference before

or Local Business Partner for any constructions not

For metal‐seated and cryogenic valve gasket recommendations, please contact your Emerson sales office.

4. Refer to the appropriate table for the quantity and size of flange bolts required (table 3) and proceed with the
following instructions.

Valve Orientation

A11 valve bodies are designed for installation with the shaft in any orientation around the pipeline: horizontal, vertical,
or at an angle. However, when installing an A11 valve, please follow these recommendations.

Table 3. Cap Screw Data for Lugged Valves

CL900/600

Valve Size, NPS 4

Number of Cap Screws 16
Size‐Diameter Inch - Thread 1‐1/8 - 8
B‐Length of Cap Screw, Inch 3.38

CL900

Valve Size, NPS 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24

Number of Cap Screws 24 24 32 40 40 40 40 40 40
Size‐Diameter Inch - Thread 1‐1/8- 8 1‐3/8 - 8 1‐3/8 - 8 1‐3/8 - 8 1‐1/2 - 8 1‐5/8 - 8 1‐7/8 - 8 2 - 8 2‐1/2 - 8
B‐Length of Cap Screw, Inch 3.63 4.25 4.63 5 5.32 5.75 6.38 6.75 8.5

CL1500/600

Valve Size, NPS 4

Number of Cap Screws 16
Size‐Diameter Inch - Thread 1‐1/4 - 8
B‐Length of Cap Screw, Inch 3.88

CL1500/900

Valve Size, NPS 4 8

Number of Cap Screws 24 24
Size‐Diameter Inch - Thread 1‐3/8 - 8 1‐5/8 - 8
B‐Length of Cap Screw, Inch 5.13 6

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CL1500

Valve Size, NPS 10 12 14 16 18 20

Number of Cap Screws 24 32 32 32 32 32
Size‐Diameter Inch - Thread 1‐7/8 - 8 2 - 8 2‐1/4 - 8 2‐1/2 - 8 2‐3/4 - 8 3 - 8
B‐Length of Cap Screw, Inch 6.63 7.38 8 8.75 9.63 10.5

Figure 2. View of Stud Bolts

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A

A

D In certain services (process fluids with high concentrations of entrained solids, abrasive slurries, or polymerizing

media), valve performance will be enhanced by installing the valve with the shaft horizontal to the pipeline.

D Valves supplied for unidirectional shutoff should be installed with the high pressure at the back (shaft side) of the

disk. A flow tag with an arrow is provided for proper installation.

The High Performance Butterfly Valve is designed to allow flow in either direction when in the open position. When in
the closed position, high pressure should be applied to a specific side of the disk to provide best performance and
optimal service life.

D Valves supplied for bidirectional shutoff, such as soft seal constuctions, under normal operating conditions can (at

different times) experience pressure in both directions; the highest of the two pressures should be exerted on the
preferred side of the disk. If the two pressures are equal, then the one lasting the longest period of time should be
applied to the preferred side. A flow tag with an arrow is provided for proper installation.

If you have questions about proper valve orientation in a specific application, contact your Emerson sales office

or

Local Business Partner.

Installing the Valve

WARNING

Always wear protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear when performing any installation operations to avoid personal
injury.

To avoid personal injury or property damage resulting from the sudden release of pressure, do not install the valve
assembly where service conditions could exceed the limits given in this manual, the limits on the appropriate nameplates,
or the matching pipe flange rating. Use pressure‐relieving devices as required by government or accepted industry codes
and good engineering practices.

Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.

If installing into an existing application, also refer to the WARNING at the beginning of the Maintenance section in this
instruction manual.

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CAUTION

When ordered, the valve configuration and construction materials were selected to meet particular pressure, temperature,
pressure drop, and controlled fluid conditions. Responsibility for the safety of process media and compatibility of valve
materials with process media rests solely with the purchaser and end‐user.

Because some valve/body trim material combinations are limited in their pressure drop and temperature ranges, do not
apply any other conditions to the valve without first contacting your Emerson sales office

or Local Business Partner.

Figure 3. Proper Installation Procedure

VALVE IN CLOSED POSITION
DURING INSTALLATION (OR
REMOVAL) TO PREVENT
DAMANGE TO DISK SEALING
AREA. SHAFT HORIZONTAL:

FLANGE GASKETS:
BE SURE THESE ARE CENTERED
ALONG WITH THE VALVE

PIPE FLANGES:
OPENED ENOUGH TO ALLOW
THE VALVE AND GASKETS TO
SLIP INTO PLACE

BOTTOM FLANGE BOLTS:
FORMING A CRADLE FOR
VAVLE DURING INSTALLATION

B2263/IL

For Lugged Valves:

1. Position the valve between the flanges. Be sure to leave enough room for the flange gaskets; then install the lower
flange bolts.

2. Install the gaskets and align the valve and the gaskets.

3. Install the remaining bolts.

4. Tighten the flange bolts in an alternating criss‐cross fashion to a torque value of one‐fourth of the final bolting
torque. Repeat this procedure several times increasing the torque value each time by a fourth of the final desired
torque. When the final torque value has been applied, tighten each flange bolt again to allow for gasket
compression.

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FLANGE BOLTS TIGHTENED
EVENLY TO PREVENT GASKET
LEAKAGE