Operation and Maintenance Manual

Manually Actuated
Cameron FL and FLS Gate Valves

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All the information in this manual is the exclusive property of Cameron

International Corporation. Any reproduction or use of the calculations,
drawings, photographs, procedures, or instructions, either expressed or
implied, is forbidden without the expressed written permission of
Cameron or its authorized agent.

Initial Release A1
April 1992
Revision B1
April 1994
Revision C1
June 1997
Revision D1
June 2005
Revision E1
February 2007
Revision F1
March 2008

Copyright 2008 all rights reserved

by
Cameron International Corporation

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PREFACE
The procedures included in this book are to be performed in conjunction
with the requirements and recommendations outlined in API Specifications. Any repairs to the equipment covered by this book should be done
by an authorized Cameron service representative. Cameron will not be
responsible for loss or expense resulting from any failure of equipment or
any damage to any property or death or injury to any person resulting in
whole or in part from repairs performed by other than authorized
Cameron personnel. Such unauthorized repairs shall also serve to terminate any contractual or other warranty, if any, on the equipment and
may also result in equipment no longer meeting applicable requirements.
File copies of this manual are maintained. Revisions and/or additions will
be made as deemed necessary by Cameron. The drawings in this book are
not drawn to scale, but the dimensions shown are accurate.
This book covers Cameron products, which are products of Cameron
International Corporation.
Cameron
P.O. Box 1212
Houston, Texas 77251-1212
713-939-2211
http://www.c-a-m.com

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Table Of Contents
I. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A. Description and Features .
B. Operation Instructions . .
C. Dimensional Data . . . . .
D. Parts List . . . . . . . . . .

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II. Periodic Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A. Lubrication . . . . . . . . .
B. Lubrication Charts . . . . . .
C. Body Cavity Lubrication . . .
D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication .

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III. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
IV. Bonnet Grease Fitting Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A. Valves 10,000 psi and Below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B. Valves 15,000 psi and Above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
V. Stem Pin and Thrust Bearing Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Removal of the Thrust Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Installation of the New Thrust Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VI. Stem Packing Replacement With Pressure In The Valve . . . . . . . 19
A. Removal of the Stem Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B. Installation of the New Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VII. Gate and Seat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Gate and Seat Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
B. Gate and Seat Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
C. Gate and Seat Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VIII. Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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I. General Information

A. Description and Features

The FL or FLS gate valve is a full-bore through-conduit valve designed and
manufactured in accordance with ISO 10423, API 6A, and NACE MR-01-75.
It is available in standard double flange, threaded-end, and special block
body configurations. The following are standard features of the FL and
FLS gate valves:
1. Sealing at the gate-to-seat and the seat-to-body is metal-to-metal.
2. The simplified gate and seat assembly has a minimum number of
parts. One-piece seats and slab gate ensure reliable sealing and simplify field service. The modified Acme gate-to-stem thread allows the
gate to move back and forth, or float, to seal against the seat.
3. The gate and seat assembly seals in both directions, and the gate and
seats can be reversed for increased life.
4. The stem shoulder can be back seated against the bonnet to isolate
the stuffing box, which allows field-replacement of the stem packing
while the valve is under pressure.
5. The non-rising stem prevents a cavity pressure increase or displacement of cavity lubricant.
6. All FL and FLS valves have a specially designed, metal-to-metal sealing
grease fitting which contains a check valve. The stem, gate, and seat
are lubricated through the grease fitting which is located on the
downstream side of the stem backseat for safety. No sealant or lubricant ports extend directly into the valve cavity.
7. The seal between the valve body and bonnet is a pressure-energized,
BX-style metal bonnet gasket on 10,000 and 15,000 psi WP valves.
Valves for 3000 and 5000 psi WP use a flat compression-type metal
gasket.
8. API 6A Materials Classes and Temperature Classes are available, and
other special trims area available upon request. Reduced-hardness
bonnet bolting can be supplied for most sizes and pressures without
downrating the working pressure.
9. With minor modifications, FLS valves can meet or exceed API 6FA fire
safety requirements.

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10. Special non-elastomeric stem packing designs can extend the standard
temperature rating of the FL or FLS Gate Valve up to 350o F (180oC), or
down to -75o F (-60oC). These temperature ratings may not be available in all working pressures.
11. An optional add-on torque multiplier is available for larger FL and FLS
valves to provide easier operation.
12. See the valve assembly bill-of materials for materials and descriptions
of valve components.

B. Operation Instructions
A gate valve should always be in either the full-open or full-closed position. Leaving the gate partially open or throttling through the valve
could cause damage to the gate.
The valve is opened by turning the handwheel counterclockwise (to the
left) until it stops. Turning the handwheel back to the right turn will
then relieve any stress in the stem, and is, therefore, recommended practice. Initial torque required to open the valve is given in Table I.
The valve is closed by turning the handwheel clockwise (to the right) until
it stops, and then backing off (counterclockwise) to turn. The number of turns required to move the valve from full open to full closed is
given in Table I.
Table I: Operating Requirements
2000 - 3000 psi WP

5000 psi WP

Valve Bore Size -

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/8

4-1/16

5-1/8

6-3/8

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/8

4-1/16

5-1/8

6-3/8

Expected Opening
Torque, Lubricated
Valve, ft-lb

15

20

25

30

45

80

20

25

35

50

75

140

Maximum Opening
Torque, Severe
Service, ft-lb

30

40

60

80

130

235

45

65

95

135

220

395

Total Number of
Turns,
Full-Open to
Full-Close

12-1/3

15-1/8

18-1/8

23-1/4

27-1/2

33-3/4

12-1/3

15-1/8

18-1/8

23-1/4

27-1/2

33-3/4

Valve Bore Size - Inch

1-13/16

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/16

4-1/16

5-1/8

1-13/16

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/16

Expected Opening
Torque, Lubricated
Valve, ft-lb

30

35

50

65

110

260*

50

60

100

125

Maximum Opening
Torque, Severe
Service, ft-lb

80

85

130

170

320

690*

125

155

265

335

12-1/3

12-1/3

15-1/8

18-1/8

23-1/4

29

12-1/3

12-1/3

15-3/4

22-7/8

Inch

10,000 psi WP

Total Number of
Turns,
Full-Open to
Full-Close

15,000 psi WP

* Optional torque multiplier recommended. See manual #SD-1792.

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C. Dimensional Data

Table II: Dimensional Data - 2000 psi WP

Item

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/8

4-1/8

6-1/8

End-to-End, Flanged (Ring Joint)

11-5/8

13-1/8

14-1/8

17-1/8

22-1/8

Extreme Width of Body

6-1/8

7-1/8

7-3/4

9-3/4

12-3/8

Center of Port to Top of Stem

Adapter

13

33-13/16

16-13/16

18-7/16

22-3/4

Center of Port to Bottom of Body

5-1/4

7-1/8

9-1/8

12-7/8

Center of Port to Top of Handwheel

Rim

15-3/8

16-1/8

19-1/16

20-11/16

24

Handwheel OD

14

14

14

14

18-1/2

160 lb

200 lb

240 lb

350 lb

800 lb

Description

Weight (Flanged)

Table III: Dimensional Data - 3000 psi WP

Item

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/8

4-1/8

5-1/8"

End-to-End, Threaded

Description

10-5/8

12-3/8

13-5/8

End-to-End, Flanged (Ring Joint)

14-5/8"

16-5/8"

17-1/8"

20-1/8

24-1/8

24-1/8

Extreme Width of Body

6-3/4

7-5/8

7-1/2

10-1/2

21

12-3/4

Center of Port to Top of Stem

Adapter

13

33-13/16

16-13/16

18-7/16

21-5/16"

22-3/4

Center of Port to Bottom of Body

5-5/8

6-1/2

7-3/8

9-1/8

11-3/8

12-7/8

Center of Port to Top of

Handwheel Rim

15-3/8

16-1/8

19-1/16

20-11/16

22-9/16

24

Handwheel OD
Weight (Flanged)

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6-1/8

14

14

14

18-1/2

24

24

170 lb

220 lb

260 lb

450 lb

750 lb

1000 lb

Table IV: Dimensional Data - 5000 psi WP

Item

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/8

4-1/8

5-1/8"

6-1/8

End-to-End, Threaded

Description

10-5/8

12-3/8

13-5/8

End-to-End, Flanged (Ring

Joint)

14 -5/8"

16 -5/8"

18 -5/8

21-5/8

28-5/8

29

End-to-End, Butt Weld

21-1/2

Extreme Width of Body

8-3/16

9-1/4

10-13/16

21-3/4

14-1/8

Center of Port to Top of

Stem Adapter

15-1/8

15-15/16

16-13/16

18-7/16

21-5/16"

22-3/4

Center of Port to Bottom of

Body

5-5/8

6-1/2

7-3/8

9-1/8

11-3/8

12-7/8

Center of Port to Top of

Handwheel Rim

17-3/8

18-1/8

19-1/16

20-11/16

23-9/16

24

Handwheel OD

14

14

18-1/2

18-1/2

24

24

175 lb

230 lb

360 lb

520 lb

800 lb

1160 lb

Weight (Flanged)

Table V: Dimensional Data - 10,000 psi WP

Item

1-13/16

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/16

4-1/16

5-1/8

End-to-End, Flanged (Ring

Joint)

Description

18-1/4

20-1/2

22-1/4

24-3/8

26-3/8

29

Extreme Width of Body

9-1/16

9-3/8

9-13/16

10-1/4

12-13/16

23-1/2

Center of Port to Top of

Stem Adapter

15-1/8

15-1/8

15-13/16

16-7/8

19-11/16

23-7/8

Center of Port to Bottom of

Body

5-3/4

5-7/8

6-13/16

8-1/16

10-1/16

13-1/8

Center of Port to Top of

Handwheel Rim

17-3/8

17-3/8

18-1/8

18-1/16

20-15/16

25-1/4

Handwheel OD

14

18-1/2

18-1/2

24

24

24

250 lb

275 lb

370 lb

480 lb

880 lb

1750 lb

Weight (Flanged)

Table VI: Dimensional Data - 15,000 psi WP

Item

Description

End-to-End, Flanged (Ring

Joint)

1-13/16

2-1/16

2-9/16

3-1/16

18

19

21

23-9/16

Extreme Width of Body

9-7/8

9-7/8

11-1/2

13-9/16

Center of Port to Top of Stem

Adapter

15-1/8

15-1/8

17-3/16

20-15/16

Center of Port to Bottom of

Body

5-7/8

6-1/8

7-5/16

9-1/4

Center of Port to Top of

Handwheel Rim

17-3/8

17-3/8

19-9/16

22-3/16

Handwheel OD

18-1/2

18-1/2

18-1/2

24

Weight

275 lb

300 lb

560 lb

890 lb

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D. Parts List

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II. Periodic Maintenance

A. Lubrication
1. Recommended body cavity lubricant.
a. For normal operation, use Cameron standard valve grease, which is
not affected by water or temperatures ranging from -20o to

+250o F.
b. For continuous service below 0 F, use one of the two available low
temperature greases.
c. For continuous service above 180o F, use one of the two available
high temperature greases.
d. Part numbers for ordering grease as well as selection guidelines are
given in Table VIII.
2. Recommended stem bearing lubricant.
a. For normal operation, use Cameron standard valve lubricant, which
is not affected by water or temperatures ranging from -20o to

+250o F.
b. For continuous service below 0 F, use one of the two available low
temperature greases.

B. Lubrication Charts
Table VII: Grease Volume Requirements
Bore Size
(in.)

Pressure
Rating

Lubricant Volume

Lubricant Weight

Approximate Follower

Required (cu in.)

(lb)

Plate Travel (in.)

1-13/16"

2-9/16"

All
All
To 10,000
15,000

3-1/8

To 5000

3-1/16

10,000

3-1/16

15,000

4-1/8

To 5000

4-1/16

10,000

38
43
79
93
114
114
155
245
243
312
461
583
583

1.5
1.7
3.2
3.7
4.6
4.6
6.2
9.8
9.7
12.5
18.5
23.3
23.3

.5
.7
1.3
1.6
1.9
1.9
2.6
4.2
4.1
5.3
7.8
9.9
9.9

2-1/16
2-9/16"

5-1/8

5000

5-1/8

10,000

6-1/8

To 5000

6-3/8

To 5000

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Table VIII: Lubricant Selection

With H2S

With High C02

(Per Pound)

5 lb Can

25 lb Pail

120 lb Drum

400 lb Drum

-20oF to 250oF
(-29oC to 121oC)
-50oF to 250oF
(-46oC to 121oC)
Low
Temp
-75oF to 350oF
(-59oC to 177oC)
Diesel
-0oF to 350oF
Resistant (-18oC to 177oC)
-0ooF to 450ooF
(-18
C to 232 C)
High
o
Temp
-20 F to 500oF
(-29oC to 260oC)
E - Excellent (Recommended)
G - Good (Recommended)
Standard

Quantities (By Part Number)

Available on a
Standard Order Basis

Operational
Properties

Diesel

Service
Temperature

Standard Crude

Service

700149

700667

70668*

700669

700670

700123

700671

700672

700673

700674

711027

711027-1

711027-2

711027-3

711027-4

713837

713837-1

713837-2

713837-3

713837-4

700217

700679

700680

700681

700682

710194

710194-1

710194-2

710194-3

710194-4

F - Fair (Not Recommended)

P - Poor (Not Recommended)

*Available in 20 lb pail only

C. Body Cavity Lubrication

1. Normal Operating Conditions
Note: Cameron lubricates gate valves on assembly. Lubricate the body cavity after
ten operating cycles. One cycle equals opening and closing the valve one
time. The service interval can vary according to application, fluids used, and
well conditions. If pressure is equalized across the valve before the valve is
opened, the service interval can be extended. If the valve is removed from
service, lubricate the body cavity before returning it to the line.
a. Remove the grease-fitting cap located on the bonnet flange OD.
b. Using either a bucket-type gun, P/N 19873-03, or hand-held type,
P/N 19873-01, connect the grease gun coupler to the grease fitting.
c. Pump the appropriate amount of lubricant into the body cavity.
Refer to Part II, Paragraph B.

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2. Unusual Temporary Operating Conditions

If it becomes necessary to cement through, acidize through, or subject
the valve to any other unusual service, proceed as follows:
a. Lubricate the valve body cavity before it is put into operation.
b. Flush the valve with the appropriate neutralizing fluid in the line.
c. Operate the valve with fresh water or appropriate neutralizing
fluid in the line.
d. Lubricate the valve body cavity.

D. Thrust Bearing Lubrication

Note: Lubricate the thrust bearings as often as required to ensure smooth valve
operation.
1. Using a hand-held grease gun, P/N 19873-01, connect the grease gun
fitting to the hydraulic grease fittings with a hydraulic coupler.
2. Pump lubricant into the fittings until clean grease appears at the
bleed port on the opposite side of the bearing cap.

III. Troubleshooting
Symptom
Fluid leaks past the gate
and seat assembly.

1. Gate or seats are worn.

2. Handwheel is not backed off.

Action
Replace the gate or seats.
Back off the handwheel
turn.

Fluid leaks around the

valve stem.

Stem packing is worn.

Replace the stem packing.

1. Bonnet seal ring is worn.

2. Bonnet or body ring groove
oois damaged.
Check valve inside the grease
fitting is worn.

Replace the bonnet seal ring.

Return the valve to Cameron
for repair.
Replace the grease fitting.

1. Thrust bearings have lost

oolubricant.

Lubricate the thrust

bearings.

2. Thrust bearings are corroded.

3. Gate and stem threads have
oolost lubricant.

Replace the thrust bearings.

Lubricate the gate and stem
through the bonnet grease
fitting.

Stem pin is sheared.

Replace the stem pin.

Fluid leaks at the bonnet

flange.
Fluid leaks from the
bonnet grease fitting.

Handwheel is hard to turn.

Handwheel turns without

opening or closing the
valve.

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Caution: When a valve is used in the lower master valve position, on the outlet of
a BOP or any other application in which it is the last surface barrier, precautions should be taken to ensure sub-surface safety barriers are in
place and functioning. If valve bonnet maintenance is to be performed
such as stem packaging replacement, bearing replacement or stem pin
replacement consideration should be given with respect to number of
barriers required by the customer and the local statutory requirements.

IV. Bonnet Grease Fitting Replacement

A. Valves 10,000 psi WP and Below

1. Backseat the valve.
a. Close the valve fully.
b. Loosen the bearing cap four complete turns.
c. Turn the handwheel clockwise (the closing direction) until the gate
firmly contacts the bottom of the cavity and the stem moves outward, contacting the internal backseat shoulder.
d. Bump the handwheel in the closing direction.
2. Test the effectiveness of the backseat.
Refer to Figure 3.
a. Remove the grease fitting cap.
b. Trip the ball in the grease fitting
check valve by inserting a 1/8 diameter by long pin into the
run of the fitting.
c. Replace the cap slowly until the
ball in the fitting is unseated and
the pressure trapped by the
backseating process is released.
d. If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, the backseat is effective.
Proceed to step 3.
e. If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.
1) Backseat the valve again. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
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2) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, contact a Cameron

representative.
3. Remove the grease fitting from the valve bonnet.
4. Install a new grease fitting.
Caution: Installing the fitting with the cap in place could damage the cap. Do not
install the fitting with the cap in place.
5. Un-backseat the valve.
a. Tighten the bearing cap. Torque to approximately 25 ft-lb
(33 Nm).
b. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise (opening direction) one full
turn while simultaneously tightening the bearing cap.

c. Tighten the bearing cap to approximately 200 ft-lb (270 Nm).

B. Valves 15,000 psi WP and Above

Note: The standard grease fitting for 15,000 psi WP FL valves is a special metal-sealing, high pressure fitting, containing a check valve. The bonnet port housing this fitting is a special preparation without pipe threads which accepts
only this type of fitting.
Important: DO NOT use Teflon tape or thread
sealant on these fittings.
1. Backseat the valve.
a. Close the valve fully.
b. Loosen the bearing cap four
complete turns.
c. Turn the handwheel clockwise
(the closing direction) until the
gate firmly contacts the bottom
of the cavity and the stem
moves outward, contacting the
internal backseat shoulder.
d. Bump the handwheel in the closing direction.
2. Test the effectiveness of the backseat. Refer to Figure 4.
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a. Remove the grease fitting cap.

b. Place a wrench on the hex preparation of the fitting gland and
back out the fitting approximately one turn. This procedure unseats the metal seal and vents any pressure on the fitting.
c. If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, the backseat is effective.
Proceed to step 3.
d. If pressure continues to escape, the backseat is ineffective.
1) Backseat the valve again. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
2) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, contact a Cameron
representative.
3. Remove the grease fitting from the valve bonnet.
4. Remove the cap from a new grease fitting and install the fitting in the
bonnet. Torque to 80 to 100 ft-lb (100 to 135 Nm).
5. Install and tighten the cap on the fitting.
Caution: Installing the fitting with the cap in place prevents the fitting from seating and could cause damage to the cap. Do not install the fitting with
the cap in place.
6. Un-backseat the valve.
a. Tighten the bearing cap. Torque to approximately 25 ft-lb
(33 Nm).
b. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise (opening direction) one full
turn while simultaneously tightening the bearing cap.
c. Tighten the bearing cap to approximately 200 ft-lb (270 Nm).

V. Stem Pin and Thrust Bearing Replacement

Note: The stem thrust bearings can be replaced while the valve is under pressure in
the line.

A. Removal of the Thrust Bearings

1. Loosen the bearing cap, using a 24 pipe wrench. After two or three
turns, the cap will rotate freely by hand.

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Caution: If the cap does not rotate freely after three turns, the packing gland may
be moving outward with the bearing cap. This can be checked by tapping on the stem adaptor so it moves relative to the bearing cap. If the
stem adaptor does not move inward or continues to back out with the
bearing cap, DO NOT remove the cap. Tighten the cap and contact a
Cameron representative.
2. If the bearing cap rotates freely, remove the cap from the bonnet.
3. Using a punch, drive the stem pin from the stem adapter, ensuring
that the adapter is not damaged.
4. Remove the adapter from the stem. Remove both sets of bearings
and bearing races from the stem adapter.
5. Discard any pitted, cracked, or damaged bearings or races.
6. Replace the stem adapter if either of the bearing surfaces on the
adapter shoulder is damaged.

B. Installation of the New Thrust Bearings.

1. Remove the new bearings from the protective packaging.
2. Pack the bearings with clean grease.
3. Place each bearing between a pair of carefully cleaned races.
4. Carefully clean the stem adapter.
5. Install one set of bearings and races over the bottom of the adapter
and one set over the top of the adapter.
Note: The adapter O-ring may be removed temporarily to allow for the installation
of the top bearing and race assembly.
6. Insert the stem adapter over the end of the stem and align the pin
hole in the adapter with the hole in the stem.
7. Using a punch, drive in the stem pin and ensure that the pin does not
protrude over the OD of the adapter shoulder.
Caution: Do not strike the bearings, races, or stem adapter with the punch or
hammer.
8. Replace the stem adapter O-ring if necessary.
9. Inspect the bearing cap to ensure that an extra race, held by grease
tension, is not retained inside.
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10. Clean the bearing cap and lubricate the threads.

11. Install the cap, and tighten to approximately 200 ft-lb (270 Nm).
12. Rotate the stem adapter counterclockwise to ensure that the gate is
off the bottom of the body. This procedure will confirm that the stem
backseating shoulder is not contacting the bonnet shoulder.
13. Inject grease through the bearing cap grease fittings until the excess
grease passes through the bleed port.

VI. Stem Packing Replacement with Pressure in the Valve

A. Removal of the Stem Packing

1. Backseat the valve.
a. Close the valve fully.
b. Loosen the bearing cap four complete turns.
c. Turn the handwheel clockwise (the closing direction) until the gate
firmly contacts the bottom of the cavity and the stem moves outward, contacting the internal backseat shoulder.
d. Bump the handwheel in the closing direction.
2. Backseat the valve.
a. Valves 10,000 psi WP and Below. Refer to Figure 3.
1) Remove the bonnet grease fitting cap.
2) Trip the ball in the grease fitting check valve by inserting an 1/8
diameter by long pin into the run of the fitting.
3) Replace the cap slowly until the ball in the fitting is unseated
and the pressure trapped b the backseating process is released.
4) If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, the backseat is effective. Proceed to step 3.
5) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat in ineffective.
a) Backseat the valve again. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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b) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, contact a

Cameron representative.
b. Valves 15,000 psi WP and Above. Refer to Figure 4.
1) Remove the grease fitting cap.
2) Place a wrench on the hex preparation of the fitting gland and
back out the fitting approximately one turn. This procedure unseats the metal seal and vents any pressure on the fitting.
3) If pressure escapes quickly and then stops, the backseat is effective. Proceed to step 3.
4) If pressure continues to escape, the backseat in ineffective.
a) Backseat the valve again. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
b) If the backseat continues to be ineffective, contact a
Cameron representative.
3. Remove the handwheel and bearing cap.
4. Remove the cap from the bonnet.
5. Using a punch, drive the stem pin from the stem adapter, ensuring
that the adapter is not damaged.
6. Remove the adapter from the stem.
7. Remove both sets of bearings and bearing races from the stem
adapter.
8. Loosen the packing gland.
9. Ensure that the threads on the bonnet neck OD are not damaged.
10. Remove the packing gland.
11. Remove the stem packing and backup ring (if applicable).
a. Use packing sleeve P/N 21168 for 1 stem size and packing sleeve
P/N 233842 for 1 stem size.
1) Thread the packing sleeve into the bonnet packing gland preparation until the sleeve bottoms out.
2) Using a grease gun attached to the bonnet grease fitting, pump
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3) Remove the sleeve from the bonnet.

b. If a packing sleeve is not available, remove the stem packing by
one of the following methods:
1) Pump the packing out with grease until the grease bypasses or
the packing refuses to extrude further.
2) Pull the packing out with a corkscrew.
Caution: Do not damage the stem or packing bore.

B. Installation of the New Packing

1. Clean the grease from the stuffing box bore so that hydraulic lock will
not prevent the installation of new packing.
2. Inspect the stuffing box to ensure that the bore is clean and free of
pits or scars.
3. Inspect the stem to ensure that the surface is free of burrs and pits.
4. Apply a light coat of grease to:
a. The stem.
b. The stuffing box bore.
c. The ID and OD of the stem packing.
d. The nose and threads of the packing gland.
5. Lightly grease the new stem packing. Install it over the stem and into
the bonnet as follows:
a. J packing or U packing: Install with rounded nose facing pressure.
b. Varipak or SLS packing: Install with open-end facing pressure.
c. HT-20 packing: Call Cameron service. (Special tools required; not
user replaceable).
6. Using the packing gland as a pushing tool, push the packing into the
stuffing box.
7. Remove the packing gland and lubricate the stem OD. If a packing
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8. Install the packing gland and apply approximately 200 ft-lb (270 Nm)
of torque, ensuring that the bonnet threads are not damaged.
9. Inspect the bearings and bearing races on the stem adapter for pits,
scores, or cracks. Replace if damaged.
10. Pack the bearings with grease.
11. Place each bearing between a pair of carefully cleaned races.
12. Carefully clean the stem adapter.
13. Install one set of bearings and races over the bottom of the adapter
and one set over the top of the adapter.
Note: The adapter O-ring may be removed temporarily to allow for the installation
of the top bearing and race assembly.
14. Insert the stem adapter over the end of the stem and align the pinhole in the adapter with the hole in the stem.
15. Using a punch, drive in the stem pin and ensure that the pin does not
protrude over the OD of the adapter shoulder.
Caution: Do not strike the bearings, races, or stem adapter with the punch or
hammer.
16. Replace the stem adapter O-ring if necessary.
17. Inspect the bearing cap to ensure that an extra race, held by grease
tension is not retained inside.
18. Clean the bearing cap and lubricate the threads.
19. Install the cap, and torque to 200 ft-lb (270 Nm).
20. Rotate the stem adapter counterclockwise to ensure that the gate is
off the bottom of the body. This procedure will confirm that the stem
backseating shoulder is not contacting the bonnet shoulder.
21. Inject grease through the bearing cap grease fitting until the excess
grease passes through the bleed port.
22. Lubricate the body cavity. Refer to Part II.

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VII. Gate and Seat Replacement

A. Gate and Seat Disassembly

1. Isolate the valve from the line pressure.
2. Release the cavity pressure by bleeding the cavity pressure through
the bonnet grease fitting.
3. With the bonnet grease fitting still vented, stroke the valve one complete cycle, ending in the full open position.
Caution: Any trapped pressure will be vented through the bonnet grease fitting
or end flange.
4. Remove all bonnet nuts.
5. Support the bonnet and turn the handwheel clockwise until the stem
completely backs out of the gate.
6. Remove the bonnet assembly.
7. Pull the gate from the body.
8. Remove the seats.
Note: If the seats are stuck, insert a screwdriver in the groove on the OD of the
seat and pry the seat out.
9. Flush the body cavity thoroughly with suitable solvent and wipe clean
with a rag.

B. Gate and Seat Inspection

1. Inspect the cavity parts for damage.
a. Ensure that the retainer plate is not bent, twisted, or distorted.
Important: Solid material should not be built up on the retainer plate surfaces.
b. Ensure that the seal rings are not damaged.
c. Ensure that the seats are not cut or damaged.
d. Ensure that the gate is not cut or damaged.
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3. Ensure that the body cavity is free of all foreign matter such as solid
particles, grit, trash, etc.
4. Clean the body cavity with a suitable cleaning solvent.
5. Apply a thin coat of clean grease to the body cavity, gate, retainer
plate, seats, and seat seal rings.
6. Install the U-shaped retainer plate in the bottom of the body cavity.
The flat center part of the retainer plate goes against the cavity bottom, and the semi-circular cut-outs must be aligned with the seat
pockets.

C. Gate and Seat Assembly

1. Install the seal rings into the face groove(s) located in the seats.
Note: The FL valve uses one seal ring per seat; the FLS uses two per seat.
2. Install the seats into the seat pockets.
Note: The grooved seat face with its seal ring(s) goes against the body seat pocket
seal face. Do not apply more than a very thin film of grease to the back face
of the seat and seal ring(s) or the seal face on the body seat pocket.
3. Install the gate into the cavity between the seats.
4. Push the gate all the way to the bottom of the cavity and pack the remaining space with grease.
5. Remove the seal ring from the bonnet groove.
6. Clean the grooves and/or seating area of the body and bonnet.
7. Apply a very thin film of clean grease to the bonnet seal ring and
groove.
8. Install the new seal ring in the bonnet groove.
9. Install the bonnet over the body studs.
a. On valves 5000 psi WP and below, rotate the bonnet so that the
bonnet locating pins in the body align with the pinholes in the
bonnet.
b. On valves 10,000 psi WP and above, rotate the bonnet until the
grease fitting is 90 from the gate bore.
10. Thread the stem into the gate by turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
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11. Pull the bonnet down over the studs.

12. Hand tighten the bonnet nuts.
13. Ensure that the gate is not on the bottom of the cavity.
14. Evenly tighten the bonnet nuts. (See Table Below.)
Note: The raised bonnet face on valves 10,000 psi and above will fully contact the
body face when the bonnet nuts are tight.

Bolt Size
Nom OD - TPI
.625-11
.750-10
.875-9
1.000-8
1.125-8
1.250-8
1.375-8
1.500-8
1.625-8

Bolt Size
Nom OD - TPI
.625-11
.750-10
.875-9
1.000-8
1.125-8
1.250-8
1.375-8
1.500-8
1.625-8

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Per API 6A: Preload = .50Sy
English Units
B7M, L7M (80 ksi)
B7, L7, 660 (105 ksi)
Xylan or
Xylan or
Zinc Plated
Zinc Plated
Sermagard
Sermagard
or
Uncoated
or
Uncoated
Coated
Coated
52
90
143
213
305
421
563
733
934

88
153
243
361
523
726
976
1280
1640

68
118
188
279
401
553
739
962
1230

115
200
319
474
686
953
1280
1680
2150

Recommended Makeup Torques, Nm

Per API 6A: Preload = .50Sy
Metric Units
B7M, L7M (80 ksi)
B7, L7, 660 (105 ksi)
Xylan or
Xylan or
Zinc Plated
Zinc Plated
Sermagard
Sermagard
or
Uncoated
or
Uncoated
Coated
Coated
70
122
193
288
413
569
761
991
1260

118
206
328
488
706
981
1320
1730
2210

25

92
160
253
376
540
745
996
1300
1660

155
270
429
639
925
1290
1730
2270
2910

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VIII. Ordering Replacement Parts

The only information needed for ordering replacement parts for a
Cameron gate valve is the original valve assembly part number and the
description of the part. The valve assembly part number is stamped on
the valve body nameplate. It is recommended that a description of the
valve assembly (size, pressure, trim) be included as a check on the assembly number, but this is not necessary if the assembly number is
clearly readable.
It is not recommended to order replacement parts by using the part number
off the old part or by referring to a file copy of the valve assembly bill-of-material. If an engineering change has been implemented to the valve assembly
to replace one component part number with another, the only way to ensure
getting the updated component is to reference the valve assembly number
and to reference the part by description (gate, seat, stem, etc. Part descrip-

tions are shown in the parts list, Part I.D.). Cameron personnel can then
check the latest revision of the assembly bill-of-material to obtain the
appropriate and current replacement part number.
The replacement parts list included in this manual contain part numbers for
Cameron FL manual and surface actuated failsafe gate valves manufactured
prior to API 6A 15th Edition (1986), operating in the temperature ranges between -20 and 250oF (-29 and 121o C).
Contact your Cameron representative for replacement parts for FLS and all
other FL gate valves.

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Figure 1
FL MANUAL GATE VALVE
ALL EXCEPT 3-1/16 15,000 PSI WP

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FIGURE 2
FL MANUAL GATE VALVE
3-1/16 15,000 PSI WP

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FIGURE 3
FL GATE VALVE PREPPED FOR ACTUATOR
ALL SIZES AND PRESSURES

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