INSTRUCTIONS for
for OXYGEN and ACETYLENE (or Other Fuel Gas)
F-6611-V
December, 1998
®
V-31 DUAL SHUT-OFF VALVE
CAUTION
!
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and
safe practices for oxy-fuel gas equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Gas
Welding, Cutting and Heating" Form 2035. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate or maintain this
equipment. Do NOT attempt to Install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these
instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further information.
I. INSTALLATION
Oxygen pressure in this valve should never exceed
100 psi, fuel gas pressure should never exceed 35
psi, and acetylene pressure should never exceed
15 psi.
1. Apply a single turn of 3/16-in. teflon tape to the threads
of the pilot light assembly. Screw the assembly into
the valve body by hand until tight. Use a wrench to
take up the remaining threads (1-1/2 to 2-turns) until
the assembly is in its upright position.
2. Apply a single turn of either 3/16-in. or 1/4-in. Teflon
tape to the pipe threads on all hose connections.
Screw one 58K12 connection (L.H. fitting w/annular
vee groove) into valve opening marked "Fuel Gas",
and screw the other 58K12 into the opening directly
opposite. Screw one 58K11 connection (R.H. fitting
w/o groove) in valve opening marked "Oxygen", and
screw the other 58K11 into the opening directly opposite. Tighten all connections with a wrench.
3. Assemble the base (77Z26) to the valve using the
four machine screws and lockwashers supplied.
4. Fasten the valve securely to the bench with two 1/4in. bolts or lag screws.
5. Insert the lever extension in the valve lever and fasten
with the setscrew.
6. Connect the oxygen supply and torch hoses to the
inlet and outlet connections marked "Oxygen".
7. Similarly connect the fuel gas hoses to the connections marked "Fuel Gas".
8. Pilot light volume is adjusted by rotating the pilot mixer
manually-- clockwise to reduce volume; counterclockwise to increase volume. If pilot light is not desired,
clockwise rotation to a definite stop shuts off pilot light
gas supply.
Be sure this information reaches the operator.
You can get extra copies through your supplier.
II. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A. OXYGEN AND FUEL GAS VALVES
If leakage occurs through either valve, readjust the valve
setting. To do this: Hold the lever in the full-down position and back-off the adjusting screws in the lever until
both valves just leak (equally). Then alternately turn the
screws down (clockwise) a fraction of a turn at a time
until both valves just seal off. At this point give each
screw an additional 1/8 turn. If the leak is still present
the leaking valve seat must be cleaned or replaced.
If leakage occurs around the valve stem at the top of
the valve, the valve o-rings need replacement.
To correct either condition proceed as follows:
1. Close the oxygen supply valve and the fuel gas supply valve or close cylinder valves if cylinders are being used. Momentarily raise the valve lever to release any pressure from the hose line. If cylinders
are being used, release the pressure-adjusting screws
of the regulators.
2. Loosen the setscrew at the hinge end of the lever
and remove the hinge pin and lever.
3. Unscrew retaining nut, containing valve stem o-rings
and bronze washers, and remove from unit.
4. Remove the valve packing spring. Remove valve
stem extension, guide bushing, valve stem body, and
valve seat. Remove valve opening spring. Wipe seating surface in valve body with clean cloth and examine the seat to see whether it is nicked or marred. If
it is badly marred, the valve might leak when reassembled. In case it does leak, the valve should be
returned to the factory for reseating.
5. Replace the valve opening spring.
6. Examine the rubber seat and if it is damaged, the
valve seat should be replaced.
7. Examine the upper end of the valve stem extension
where it passes through the o-rings.
8. Replace the valve seat and place the valve stem body
into the valve seat.
9. Slide the guide bushing onto the valve stem body,
and place the valve stem extension into the valve stem
body. To prevent binding, apply a little silicone grease,
P/N 17672 (1oz tube) to the extension.
10.Replace the valve stem packing spring.
11.Replace and tighten the retaining nut and washer assembly in the valve.
12.If leakage occurs past the valve stem extension and
o-rings, unscrew retaining nut and replace the valve
o-rings.
13.Adjust valve setting as described under "A".
14.Test for leakage.
B. MAINTENANCE OF PILOT LIGHT
If the flow of gas through the pilot light appears to be
restricted, replace the orifice disc and filter assembly as
follows:
1. Unscrew the pilot light stem from the body.
2. Remove the filter assembly from the lower end of the
stem with a 1/8-in. socket key. The orifice disc will
then drop out.
3. Insert the new orifice disc in the stem and screw in
the new filter assembly.
4. Screw the pilot light stem back into the body.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
The following drawings (pages 3 & 4) show all replacement parts available for the V-31 valves. To order, identify the
required parts from the drawings and specify by part number and name.
Parts Supplied Unassembled (See Figure 1 On Facing Page)
Amt. Part No. Description
2 58K11 Oxygen Connection
2 58K12 Acety. Connection
1 77Z26 Base Plate
1 77Z31 Lever Extension
Hardware (See Figure 1 On Facing Page)
Amt. Part No. Description
2 6133-8173 5/16-in.-24 x 1/2-in. Lg. Headless, Setscrew
1 6123-9907 No. 10-32 x 3/16-in. Lg. Headless, Setscrew
1 6133-0908 No. 10-32 x 1/4-in. Lg. Headless, Setscrew
4 6130-0902 No. 10-24 x 1/2-in. Machine Screw
4 6430-2920 No. 10x1/16-in. x 3/64-in. S.A.E. Lockwasher
Amt. Part No. Description
1 6123-9907 Set Screw
4 6130-0902 Mach. Screw
4 6430-2920 Lock washer
2
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