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SFCV-OM1-14
Swing-Flex
Check Valve
INTRODUCTION…………………………….. 1
RECEIVING AND STORAGE………………. 1
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION………….. 1
INSTALLATION……………………………… 2
VALVE CONSTRUCTION………………….. 2
MAINTENANCE……………………………… 2
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………… 3
DISASSEMBLY………………………………. 3
RE-ASSEMBLY……………………………… 3
BACKFLOW ACTUATOR (OPTIONAL)…… 4
MECHANICAL INDICATOR (OPTIONAL)….4
LIMIT SWITCH (OPTIONAL)……………….. 5
BOTTOM OIL DASHPOT (OPTIONAL)…….6
PARTS AND SERVICE……………………… 7
WARRANTY………………………………….. 7
INTRODUCTION
The Swing-Flex Check Valve has been designed WARNING
to give years of trouble-free operation. This Do not use threaded holes in cover for
manual will provide you with the information lifting the valve. Serious injury may result.
needed to properly install and maintain the valve
and to ensure a long service life. The valve is
opened by the fluid flow in one direction and Valves should remain crated, clean and dry until
closes automatically to prevent flow in the reverse installed to prevent weather related damage. For
direction. long term storage greater than six months, the
rubber surfaces of the disc should be coated with
An optional backflow actuator may be mounted on a thin film of FDA approved grease. Do not
the bottom of the valve to allow manual backflow expose disc to sunlight or ozone for any extended
through the valve in the reverse direction. period.
Optional Mechanical Indicators and Limit Switches
may be mounted on the valve cover to provide
local and remote position indication.
CAUTION
Do not use valve for line testing at DESCRIPTION OF VALVE OPERATION
pressures higher than nameplate rating or The valve is designed to prevent reverse flow
damage to valve may occur automatically. During system flow conditions, the
movement of the fluid forces the disc to the open
The "Maximum Working Pressure" is the non- position allowing 100% un-restricted flow area
shock pressure rating of the valve at 150oF. The through the valve. Under reverse flow conditions,
valve is not intended as an isolation valve for line the disc automatically returns to the closed
testing above the valve rating. position to prevent reverse flow.
3. Inspect the backflow rod and place in the non- Backflow Actuator Parts List
extended position. (The rod should extend Item Description Material
about 1" past the end of the brass bushing.) 6 Bushing Lead-Free Brass
Apply Teflon thread sealant to brass threads. 7 Rod Stainless Steel
8 Rod Wiper* Molythane
4. Insert the threaded end of the assembly into 9 O-Ring Buna-N
the valve boss. Slowly turn the assembly into 10 Handle Stainless Steel
the boss taking care not to cross-thread the 11 Jam Nut Brass
bushing. Continue turning the assembly into 12 Cap* Vinyl
the valve for a tight fit. *Recommended Spare Part
MECHANICAL INDICATOR (OPTIONAL) LIMIT SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
The mechanical indicator is an option that fits into The limit switch is used in conjunction with the
the cover and can easily be installed in the field by Mechanical Indicator. The standard limit switch is
going through the following steps. The mechanical Allen Bradley #802B-CSACXSXC3. The limit
indicator is used to visually indicate when the switch is SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data
valve is opened or closed. Acquisition) compatible for applications requiring
1. Remove line pressure and drain valve. open/close indication.
WARNING
Removal of the pipe plug while under NEMA Ratings: 1, 2, 4, 6, 6P, 12, 13
pressure may cause bodily harm. UL Ratings: 5 AMPS, 1/10 HP, 125 or 250 VAC,
SPDT
2. Score the coating around and remove the pipe
plug from the cover. Valve must be restrained. Installation:
Removal torque requires a 2-ft long socket 1. Attach limit switch assembly to indicator using
wrench or ½”-sq. drive impact wrench at the supplied screws (34) and bracket (32).
minimum. Valves can be provided with 2. Position the assembly so that the switch trips
corrosion resistant plugs for lower removal when the valve is closed. The switch needs to
torques on request. be engaged approx. 15 degrees to trip.
3. Apply pipe joint compound to indicator body 3. Connect wiring to either the normally open or
(21) threads. normally closed contact as shown in the
4. Insert the indicator body (21), without the schematic diagram.
indicator plate (27), into the valve cover and
tighten. Make sure that two of the tapped holes
in the indicator body (21) are aligned with the
valve and pipeline. This will ensure proper
orientation of the indicator plate.
5. Remove the two socket head screws (31) from
the indicator body (21).
6. Slide the indicator plate (27) over the indicator
rod (23) and spring (28).
7. Align the indicator plate (27) as shown on the
back of this card and secure with the 5mm
socket head screws (31).
8. Connect the spring (28) to the indicator plate
(27) notch.
1. Depressurize and drain the valve and pipeline. 3. Remove the pipe plug from the oil reservoir fill
port.
WARNING
Removal of the bottom plug in the valve 4. Add hydraulic fluid equal to Mobil #DTE 24 until
while under pressure may cause bodily fluid is up to level indicated on the reservoir.
harm. Replace pipe plug.
2. Score the coating around and remove the pipe 5. Recharge the reservoir with air pressure to a
plug in the bottom boss of the valve. Valve minimum of 10 psi over the water line pressure.
must be restrained. Removal torque requires a
2-ft long socket wrench or ½”-sq. drive impact 6. The grease level cannot be checked but it is
wrench at minimum. Pipe plugs on 8” and recommended that the grease fitting be
larger valves may require the use of a cheater charged with grease twice a year. Use a
bar in order to remove. Heating the pipe plug cartridge grease gun and pump grease into the
can loosen thread sealant and reduce torque. fitting using two full strokes. An FDA approved
Valves can be provided with corrosion resistant grease should be used.
plugs for lower removal torques on request.
3. Apply Teflon thread sealant or tape to brass DASHPOT SEAL REPLACEMENT: There are
threads on the dashpot.Insert the threaded end several seals in the unit that may require
of the assembly into the valve boss. Slowly replacement.
turn the assembly into the boss taking care not
to cross-thread the bushing. Continue turning 1. Depressurize and drain the valve and pipeline.
the assembly into the valve for a tight fit and so
that the tank is upright. 2. Unscrew the dashpot from the valve and
4. Adjust the air pressure in the tank to be a remove the 4 bolts holding the dashpot spacer.
minimum of 50 psi over the line pressure. Set
the flow control valve in the mid position (i.e. 1 3. Replace the (2) rod wipers and o-ring seal.
turn open). The dashpot rod should be
extended and hold the disc open about 1 inch. 4. If the oil cylinder is leaking oil, tighten the tie
The water line pressure will close the disc. rod nuts. The cylinder should be returned to
the factory for rebuilding.
LIMITED WARRANTY
All products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
shipment, subject to the limitations below.
If the purchaser believes a product is defective, the purchaser shall: (a) Notify the manufacturer, state the alleged defect
and request permission to return the product; (b) if permission is given, return the product with transportation prepaid. If the
product is accepted for return and found to be defective, the manufacturer will, at his discretion, either repair or replace the
product, f.o.b. factory, within 60 days of receipt, or refund the purchase price. Other than to repair, replace or refund as
described above, purchaser agrees that manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss, costs, expenses or damages of any
kind arising out of the product, its use, installation or replacement, labeling, instructions, information or technical data of any
kind, description of product use, sample or model, warnings or lack of any of the foregoing. NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE MADE OR AUTHORIZED. NO AFFIRMATION OF FACT, PROMISE,
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OF USE OR SAMPLE OR MODEL SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY FROM
MANUFACTURER, UNLESS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE MANUFACTURER. These products are not
manufactured, sold or intended for personal, family or household purposes.