Installation & Maintenance Guide

PROTECTOSEAL SERIES NO. 20

TANK BLANKETING VALVE

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Definition of Terms Some of the terms used in this manual are defined below:
Conservation Vent: A device which is connected to a storage tank and regulates the
pressure therein. Conservation vents may provide pressure relief, vacuum relief, or both.
Pallets move in direct response to tank pressure allowing flow out of or into the tank. Pallet
movement may be controlled by weight-loading, spring-loading, or a pilot valve.
Deadband: The total pressure difference between the blanketing valve opening pressure
(or set point) and resealing pressure. This applies to the main valve; some leakage through
the pilot will occur above the main valve reseating pressure
Diaphragm Chamber: The portion of the pilot valve which contains the sense
diaphragm.
Dome Pressure: The pressure in the dome volume.
Dome Volume: The chamber between the poppet in the pilot valve and the piston in the
main valve.
Emergency Vent: A conservation vent which provides additional pressure relief to
accommodate extraordinary conditions such as fire exposure to a tank or full-open failure
of a blanketing valve.
Flow Plug: A small cylinder which may be connected to the end of the piston to partially
block flow past the inlet seat of the main valve. This is used to reduce the blanketing
valve’s flow capacity.
Inlet Port: The connection to the blanketing valve coming from the gas supply line.
Main Valve: The portion of the blanketing valve through which the supply gas flows into
the storage tank.
Orifice: A small diameter passage in the line between the inlet port and the dome volume.
Outlet Port: The connection to the blanketing valve leading to the storage tank.
Pilot Valve: The portion of the blanketing valve which senses the tank pressure and con-
trols the dome pressure.
Piston: The component in the main valve which moves open from a normally seated posi-
tion to allow flow of blanketing gas through the valve.
Piston Spring: The spring which biases the piston towards the seated position.
Poppet: The component in the pilot valve which can move open from a normally seated
position to allow flow through the valve.
Poppet Spring: The spring which biases the poppet towards the seated position.
Purge: A very low flow of supply gas directed past the sense line and/or the outlet in
order to keep corrosive vapors away from the blanketing valve.
Sense Chamber: The space below the diaphragm chamber to which the pressure from
the sense line is directed. The pressure in the sense chamber controls the opening and
closing of the pilot and blanketing valve.
Sense Diaphragm: A thin, non-metallic disc in the diaphragm chamber which flexes in
response to changes in tank pressure acting upon it.
Sense Line: A line running from the storage tank to the sense port of the blanketing
valve. It feeds tank pressure to the underside of the sense diaphragm.
Sense Port: The connection to the blanketing valve coming from the sense line.
Set Point: The tank pressure (positive or negative) at which the blanketing valve opens.
Soft Goods: The elastomeric components of the blanketing valve including the o-rings,
gaskets and diaphragm.
Stop: A bolt connected to the sense diaphragm which contacts the poppet to move it in
response to movement of the sense diaphragm.

Viton® and Kalrez® are registered Trademarks of E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., Inc. Chemraz® is a registered Trademark of Green, Tweed
& Co., Inc.
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TANK BLANKETING VALVE

Installation, Start-up & Shut-Down

Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Shut-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Maintenance
Purpose & Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Leakage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disassembly & Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Reinstallation & System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Accessories
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pressure Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Integral Purge Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Field Test Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Combination of Accessories (Fig. 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Troubleshooting
Problem -
#1 The blanketing valve does not open at all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
#2 The blanketing valve flows full open without resealing . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
#3 The blanketing valve leaks continuously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
#4 The blanketing valve opens above or below the set point. . . . . . . . . . 27
#5 The pressure vent or other pressure relief device opens . . . . . . . . . . 27
before the blanketing valve closes
#6 The vacuum vent or other vacuum relief device opens . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
#7 The blanketing valve cycles, repeatedly opening and . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
closing

#1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figures

#2 Recommended Minimum Sense Line I.D. Based on Length . . . . . . . . . . 2

#3 Bolt Tightening Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
#4 Blanketing Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
#5 Diaphragm Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
#6 Pilot Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
#7 Main Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
#8 Piston Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
#9 Recommended Test Set-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
#10 Pilot Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
#11Check Valve Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
#12 Pressure Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
#13 Integral Purge System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
#14 Higher Pressure Set Point Field Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
#15 Low Pressure or Vacuum Set Point Field Test Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
#16 Combination of all Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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INSTALLATION
The blanketing valve should be placed on top of the storage tank with its outlet connected via
a short run of pipe to the top of the tank. A second, usually smaller, line runs from the
Placement
sense port of the valve to a separate connection on the tank. A line coming from the blan-
keting gas supply source connects to the valve inlet. The blanketing valve must be posi-
tioned so that the inlet line is horizontal and the outlet line points downward. Installation
requires connecting the blanketing valve to three lines as shown below in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

All three lines connecting to the valve should have full bore shut-off valves so that the unit
can be isolated and depressurized for maintenance. The use of pipe unions at each con-
nection will facilitate installation and removal of the blanketing valve. FEP tape should be
applied to all pipe thread connections. However, be careful in applying it so that the tape
cannot get loose inside and potentially clog the blanketing valve. DO NOT USE PIPE DOPE.
Further details regarding the three lines follow:

■ SUPPLY LINE: The piping leading to the blanketing valve inlet should be the same pipe
size as the inlet connection. This line should incorporate a full bore shut-off valve to enable
isolation of the valve from the pressure supply during maintenance. The line should also
include an in-line filter. A 5 to 40 micron filter element is recommended. The filter flow
capacity must be higher than the required flow through the blanketing valve.

■ OUTLET LINE: The piping from the valve outlet should be the same size as the outlet
connection. This line should also incorporate a full bore-shut-off valve to enable isolation of
the blanketing valve from the tank during maintenance. A short, straight pipe run from the
valve outlet to the top of the storage tank is recommended. An extended length of pipe
from the blanketing valve to the tank could lead to delayed closing of the valve and thus
overpressurization of the tank.

■ SENSE LINE: The sense line should also include a full bore valve to enable isolation of
the blanketing valve from the tank during maintenance. The horizontal run from the sense
port should be angled slightly down away from the valve to ensure that any
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condensate could not drain into the valve. 1⁄ 2" O.D. tubing or larger should be used to
ensure that there is not a pressure drop from the tank to the valve. This size line is also
needed so that the high pressure supply gas which leaks into the sense chamber while the
valve is open is able to dissipate into the tank so as not to affect closing of the blanketing
valve.

The sense line connection to the tank should be far enough from the outlet line connection
to ensure that a static pressure is sensed. On the other hand, the line should not be so
long as to lead to a pressure drop in the line. A range of 2 to 10 feet from the outlet line
connection is recommended. If a longer sense line is necessary, then the size of the tubing
or pipe should be increased according to offset pressure drop effects, see Fig. 2.

Sense Line Length * (ft.), For 90° bends add 20 diameters to the length.

Fig. 2
Recommended Minimum Sense Line I.D. Based on Length

The blanketing valve is tested and set to the customer specified set point (as listed on the
label) prior to shipment. After installation is complete, follow the steps below in order to put
Start-Up
the blanketing valve into service:

1. Open the shut-off valve in the sense line between the blanketing valve and the tank.
2. Open the shut-off valve in the outlet line between the blanketing valve and the tank.
3. Check the blanketing gas supply line pressure to see that it corresponds to the
pressure or pressure range listed on the label of the blanketing valve. If not, the sup-
ply pressure regulator should be adjusted accordingly. The maximum range in
which the valve will operate is 20 to 200 PSIG.
4. Slowly open the shut-off valve in the blanketing gas supply line. Pressurizing the
blanketing valve slowly pre-loads the valve so that it will not initially pop open.

If the tank pressure is above the blanketing valve set point, then the blanketing valve
should seal immediately. Otherwise the valve will open and flow until the tank pressure rises
above the set point. If the blanketing valve does not reseal at all, consult “Troubleshooting”
on page 26.
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The blanketing valve must be depressurized when removing it from operation. Follow the
steps below for system shut-down:
Shut-Down

1. Close the shut-off valve in the blanketing gas supply line.

2. Close the shut-off valve in the sense line.
3. Pressure between the supply line shut-off and the seals inside the blanketing valve
must be bled off. If the set point pressure is above atmospheric pressure, then the
safest way to do this is to break the seal at the sense port of the blanketing valve.
This will allow the pressure in the sense chamber to drop which will open the blanket-
ing valve and bleed off the internal pressure into the tank. If the blanketing valve has
a setting below atmospheric pressure, then a different method must be used. In addi-
tion to cracking the sense line, a connection between the supply line shut-off valve
and the blanketing valve inlet port must be cracked to allow the high pressure gas to
bleed out. The connection should be cracked slowly so that the high pressure gas
bleeds, not bursts, out.
4. Close the shut-off valve in the outlet line.
5. Remove the supply line to the blanketing valve carefully in case there is still trapped
pressure in the line.

MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance checks are recommended to ensure that the blanketing valve is in
good operating condition. Debris in the valve or damaged seals are the most likely causes of
Purpose & Frequency
operating problems. The frequency of routine maintenance necessary for the blanketing
valve will depend on the severity of the operating conditions. The valve should be checked
within a month of installation and then as determined appropriate after that. At minimum,
the valve should be checked annually.

Before performing any disassembly, it is a good idea to check for external leakage. This can
be done by spraying or brushing soap around mating connections and bolts. If no leakage
Leakage Check
is detected around the #12 gasket or the #15 gasket (See Fig. 4), then it should not be
necessary to disassemble the diaphragm case while performing routine maintenance.

The following instructions are for maintenance of the standard components of the blanket-
ing valve. Refer to the section entitled “Accessory Equipment” for instructions regarding
Disassembly &
Inspection optional accessories. Also, the diagrams in this section show a unit with standard 1" FNPT
inlet and outlet connections. Except where noted, these instructions apply also to units with
other inlet and outlet connections.

Protectoseal O-rings and gaskets are available from Protectoseal. See Table 6 on page 12
for soft goods kits which can be ordered.

CAUTION: The blanketing valve must be completely depressurized before any disassembly
is performed. See the “shut-down” instructions above.
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■ DIAPHRAGM CASE (See Fig. 4)

Remove the eight (8), #11 bolts, #13 nuts, and #4 lock washers. Carefully pull up the
upper case assembly. Reach under the case to hold the #6 set spring in position while
pulling the case up so that the spring and the #5 upper anchor do not fall over. The #9
diaphragm assembly and the #12 gasket can now be removed and checked. If there is any
corrosion or damage to the gasket, it must be replaced.

Looking at the diaphragm assembly, the two (2), #22 plates should be clamped flat
against the #23 diaphragm, and the diaphragm should be free of cracks, cuts or holes.
See Fig. 5 for disassembly of the diaphragm assembly. Unthread the #25 stop (machined
hex screw) from the #20 lower anchor. Note: This connection may be very tight due to
thread adhesive being applied during assembly. The diaphragm and the #24 gasket should
be free of cracks, cuts or holes. To remove the #14 lower case, remove the four (4), #7
hex screws. This exposes the #15 gasket which can then be inspected for corrosion or
damage.

■ PILOT VALVE (See Figs. 6 & 7)

Position the blanketing valve so that the inlet points downward. Remove the four (4), #17
hex screws. Slowly lift up and remove the pilot body. Set aside the #18 main valve including
(Fig. 7) the #39 piston spring, #36 O-ring and #37 O-ring.

Refer to Fig. 6.Before removing the #35 lower plug assembly, identify the marks on the nut
of the lower plug assembly and the bottom of the pilot body. These marks, which should be
lined up with each other, identify the proper position of the lower plug. This position is set
at the factory for optimal performance of the blanketing valve. If the marks are not easy to
see, then additional marks to identify the position during reassembly (with felt tip pen or
otherwise) should be made on the nut and the pilot body before unscrewing the lower plug.
Unscrew and remove the #35 lower plug assembly. When this is removed, the #31 poppet
and attached parts will come out with it. Be careful not to damage the fine thread on the
lower plug after removal.

Grasping the lower plug assembly in one hand and the poppet in the other, firmly tug on
the poppet to pull it out of the lower plug assembly. Be certain to do this in a slow, con-
trolled manner so that the #32 poppet spring does not fly out and get lost. If the #14
lower case has been removed, then the #27 upper plug can also be removed. The best
way to do this is to slowly insert a phillips-head screwdriver up into the bottom of the small
hole in the upper plug and tap on it to push the plug out. Be very careful not to damage
the inside bottom of the upper plug where the #29 O-ring seats. The O-rings can now be
inspected for wear or corrosion.

■ MAIN VALVE (See Figs 7 & 8)

The #36 and #37 O-rings which were between the main body and the pilot body may be
inspected for corrosion or damage. Slide the #40 piston out of the #38 main body. Inspect
the #46 and #47 O-rings for wear or corrosion. Remove the #49 or #52 hex screw to
disassemble the piston assembly. A thin open end wrench must be slid across the flats on
the piston to secure it while removing the screw. Be careful not to damage the outside of
the piston or create any burrs along side the wrench flats.

It may be possible to inspect the #42 screen assembly while it is in the #41 inlet cap.
Alternately, or if it needs to be cleaned, it can be removed by sliding a special tool into the
slots in the collar of the screen assembly and unscrewing it. Contact your Sales
Representative and request Part No. 20-T1A for the necessary tool. For a unit with a 1⁄ 2"
FNPT or 3⁄ 4" FNPT inlet, the thread adapter must be unscrewed and removed in order to
take out the screen assembly. Note: If the unit as a 1⁄ 2" or 3⁄ 4" inlet flange, a different tool
along with special instructions will be required.
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If no leakage between the main body and the inlet cap was detected during the leakage
test, then it will not be necessary to remove the inlet cap. If it is desired to remove the inlet
cap, first remove the #44 tube by loosening the nuts on each end. Then (See Fig. 4)
remove the four (4), #19 hex screws and pull the inlet cap out from the main body. The
second #37 O-ring may then be inspected for corrosion or damage. If leakage was detect-
ed at any connections in the external filter line (going through the #43 filter), then these
components should be removed for inspection and reapplication of FEP tape on the
tapered threads. Refer to page 14 for instructions on cleaning the filter.

When reassembling the blanketing valve, be sure to replace any worn or damaged O-rings
and gaskets.
Reassembly

■ MAIN VALVE (See Fig. 4, 7 & 8)

Reinsert the #42 screen assembly into the #41 inlet cap if it was removed. If the inlet cap
has been removed, then replace the #37 O-ring, insert the inlet cap into the #18 main
body, and secure it with the four (4), #19 hex screws and lock washers. Tighten the
screws to 96 in-lbs.

Reassemble any connections which were loosened in the external filter line. Apply FEP tape
to any tapered thread connection. Reconnect the #44 tube by attaching and tightening the
two (2) nuts.

Before reassembling the #40 piston assembly (see Fig. 8), the #46 and #47 O-rings
should be lubricated. Recommended lubricants are DuPont Krytox GPL206 or Dow Corning
111 Valve Lubricant, but any seal lubricant which is compatible with both the stored chemi-
cal and the O-ring material may be appropriate. When reinserting the O-rings, be certain
that the larger of the two goes in the groove on the outside center of the piston (see Table
7 on page 13 to check O-ring sizes). Reassemble the #48 retainer and, if included, the
#51 flow plug. Insert the #49 or #52 hex screw with lock washer and tighten to 60 in-lbs.
Push the piston assembly back into the main body. It should move freely in and out of the
bore but should not drop through freely. If it does drop through, the wrong size (too small)
O-ring must have been put into the outside center groove.

■ PILOT VALVE (See Fig. 6)

Before reassembling the pilot valve, the #29 and #30 O-rings should be lubricated.
Reinsert all six (6) O-rings. It is also recommended that a conservative amount of anti-
seize compound be applied to the threads of the lower plug before threading it back into
the pilot body. Hold the poppet upside down, insert the #32 poppet spring in the groove in
the end, and insert the #33 spring pin into the spring. Slide the #35 lower plug assembly
over the spring pin, spring, and poppet, and pop it into place. The poppet should move
easily up and down inside the lower plug, being pushed up by the poppet spring. Push the
#27 upper plug back into the #34 pilot body if it has been removed. The orientation of the
cross holes in the upper plug is not important. Slowly, being careful not to damage the end
of the stem on the poppet or the seat at the end of the piston, insert the #36 and #37 O-
rings into the grooves in the main body. Carefully position the pilot body over the main body
so that the piston spring fits into the groove in the pilot body. Slowly push the pilot body
toward the main body so that the hub of the pilot body slides inside the #36 O-ring. BE
VERY CAREFUL NOT TO CUT OR DAMAGE THE O-RING! While holding the pilot body in place,
insert the four (4), #17 hex screws with lock washers and tighten to 96 in-lbs.
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■ DIAPHRAGM CASE (See Fig. 4)

With the assembly of bodies upright, place the #15 gasket on top of the pilot body. Place
the #14 lower case over the gasket and secure it with four (4), #7 hex screws and lock
washers, tightening to 96 in-lbs. If the #9 diaphragm assembly has been disassembled,
then reassemble it as shown in Fig. 5. Apply thread adhesive to the thread connection and
tighten until lock washer and plates are compressed.

Place the diaphragm assembly over the lower

case, then place the #12 gasket over the
diaphragm and line up the bolt holes. Place the
#6 set spring over the #20 lower anchor of the
diaphragm assembly and insert the #5 upper
anchor in the top of the spring. While holding the
spring upright with one hand, slide the #10
upper case assembly until it rests on top of the
diaphragm. Line up the bolt holes, insert the
eight (8), hex screws, lock washers, and nuts and
tighten to 96 in-lbs. Tighten the hex screws in the
order as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 3

Follow the installation and start-up instructions on page 2 to reinstall the blanketing valve
after maintenance. After reinstalling the blanketing valve, a soap test should be performed
Reinstallation & System
Check again. If leakage is detected, then the point of leakage should be noted, and the valve
should be disassembled as appropriate to identify the gasket or O-ring past which the leak
is occurring.

If the blanketing valve flows continuously and does not seal after start-up, then the system
should be shut down so that the problem can be identified. See the section
“Troubleshooting” on page 26 for possible problem sources. Any time that a blanketing
valve is disassembled and reassembled, its operation should be monitored for a period
afterward.
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Fig. 4
Blanketing Valve

# Qty. Description # Qty. Description Part No.

1 1 Cap 11 8 Hex Screw, 3⁄ 8 - 16 UNC x 3⁄ 4 -

2 1 Set Screw 12 1 Gasket 20-18C-*
3 1 Jam Nut, 3⁄ 8 - 24 UNF 13 8 Jam Nut, 3⁄ 8 - 16 UNC -
4 9 Lock Washer, 3⁄ 8" 14 1 Lower Case -
5 1 Upper Anchor 15 1 Gasket 20-18D-*
6 1 Set Spring 16 1 Pilot Valve (Fig. 6) -
7 4 Hex Screw, 1/ 4 - 20 UNC x 1⁄ 2 17 4 Hex Screw, 1⁄ 4 - 20 UNC x 2 1⁄ 4 -
8 12 Lock Washer, 1⁄ 4" 18 1 Main Valve (Fig. 7) -
9 1 Diaphragm Assembly (Fig. 5) 19 4 Hex Screw, 1⁄ 4 - 20 UNC x 1 -
10 1 Upper Case Assembly 20 1 Gasket 20-18E-*

* Suffix for the material code, see Table 5 on page 12.

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Fig. 5
Diaphragm Assembly
(Item #9)

# Qty. Description Part No.

-
20 1 Lower Anchor -
21 1 Lock Washer 1⁄ 4" -
22 2 Plate -
23 1 Diaphragm 20-18A-107
24 1 Gasket 20-18B-107
25 1 Stop -
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Fig. 6
Pilot Valve Assembly
(Item #16)

# Qty. Description Part No.

26 2 O-Ring 20-R115-*
27 1 Upper Plug ✢
28 2 O-Ring 20-R118-*
29 1 O-Ring 20--R109-*
30 1 O-Ring 20-R112-*
31 1 Poppet ✢
32 1 Poppet Spring -
33 1 Spring Pin -
34 1 Pilot Body ✢
35 1 Lower Plug Assembly ✢

* Suffix for the material code, see Table 5 on page 12.

✢ These parts must be replaced as a set.
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Fig. 7
Main Valve Assembly
(Item #18)

# Qty. Description Part No.

36 1 O-Ring 20-R-121-*
37 2 O-Ring 20-R137-*
38 1 Main Body -
39 1 Piston Spring -
40 1 Piston Assembly (Fig. 8) -
41 1 Inlet Cap -
42 1 Screen Assembly -
43 1 Pilot Filter -
44 1 Tube -

* Suffix for the material code, see Table 5 on page 12.

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Fig 8
Piston Assembly
(Item #40)

# Qty. Description Part No.

-
45 1 Piston
46 1 O-Ring (larger) 20-R117-*
47 1 O-Ring (smaller) 20-R116-*
48 1 Retainer -
49 1 Hex Screw, 1⁄ 4 - 20 UNC x 1⁄ 2 -
50 1 Lock Washer, 1⁄ 4" -
51 1 Flow Plug -
52 1 Hex Screw, 1⁄ 4 - 20 UNC x 7⁄ 8 -

* Suffix for the material code, see Table 5 on page 12.

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Model No. Code* Material Part No. Suffix (†)

Table 5
O-Ring & Gasket Codes &
A Buna-N -101
B Neoprene -100
Suffixes
C Viton® -118
D EPDM -136
E Kalrez®** -140
F Chemraz®** -138

* Digit #7 of part number.

** On units with Kalrez or Chemrez seals & gaskets, the diaphragm case gasket will be Buna-N.

Kit Part No. Contents

Table 6
Soft Goods Kits
20-SGK1-† All O-rings, Gaskets, & Diaphragms
20-SGK2-† All O-rings

† Suffix for the material code, see Table 5.

Part No. Cross Section Dia. I.D.

Table 7
O-Ring Sizes
20-R109-† .103 .299
20-R112-† .103 .487
20-R115-† .103 .674
20-R116-† .103 .737
20-R117-† .103 .799
20-R118-† .103 .862
20-R121-† .103 1.049
20-R137-† .103 2.050

† Suffix for the material code, see Table 5.

Part No. For Type

Table 8
Filter &
20-254-300 Supply Line Filter w/ 40 Micron Element
20-258-300 Supply Line Filter w/ 5 Micron Element
Replacement Elements
20-257-300 40 Micron Supply Line Filter Replacement Element
20-259-300 5 Micron Supply Line Filter Replacement Element
20-255-300 Pilot Filter Replacement Element
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Fig. 9
Recommended Test
Set-Up
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ACCESSORIES

■ FUNCTION
The pilot line filter, with a 20 micron element, serves to keep any unwanted particles out of
Filter
the pilot valve and dome volume. This filter along with the inlet screen serves as back up in
case contamination enters the supply line through or after the supply line filter. This filter is
not a substitute for a supply line filter.

■ MAINTENANCE
Condensate may be drained from the bowl of the in-line filter (see Fig. 10) by turning the
draincock (serrated knob on the bottom of the bowl) clockwise from bottom. Note: The ser-
rated knob may be covered by a protective rubber cab which slips off. Draining can be
done while the system is pressurized, however caution must be taken to catch the fluid
which may shoot out due to the high pressure inside of the filter (the pressure inside the
filter will equal the blanketing gas supply pressure). CAUTION: DO NOT unscrew the bowl of
the filter while system is pressurized. After the system has been depressurized, the filter
can be cleaned as follows:

1. Unscrew the bowl of the filter and clean the bowl (use household soap only).
2. Unscrew the filter element. Check the element for excessive blockage or visible
holes. Replacement filter elements are available if needed.
3. Reassemble the element and the bowl. Make sure that the bowl is screwed all the way
so that the top presses against the rubber seal in the body. Also make sure that the
drain at the bottom of the bowl is closed (screwed all the way counter-clockwise from
the bottom).

Fig. 10
Pilot Filter
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■ FUNCTION
The check valve, which goes in the external filter line between the inlet gas supply and the
Check Valve
pilot valve, prevents tank pressure from being drawn out of the tank through the blanketing
valve in the event that pressure in the blanketing gas supply line should drop to zero or
vacuum. It is in between the inlet cap and the pilot filter and allows flow in only one direc-
tion - from the inlet to the filter (and on to the pilot). See Fig. 11.

■ MAINTENANCE
The check valve should not normally require maintenance. When the blanketing valve has
been depressurized, the check valve may be removed and checked. A small arrow on the
body of the check valve shows the direction in which flow is allowed. If pressure is supplied
to the inlet, flow should come through the outlet. If pressure is supplied at the outlet, no
flow should pass through the check valve. If the check valve is found to be defective, it
must be replaced.

When installing the check valve, be certain that it is positioned with the arrow pointing away
from the inlet (in the direction of flow shown in Fig. 11).

Fig. 11
Check Valve Location
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■ FUNCTION
Optional pressure gauges may be included which enable system pressure monitoring. The
Pressure Gauges
supply line pressure gauge will show the blanketing gas supply pressure at the inlet to and
inside of the blanketing valve. The sense line pressure gauge will show the tank pressure
being sensed by the blanketing valve through the sense line.

■ MAINTENANCE
When the blanketing valve has been completely depressurized, gauges may be removed for
calibration checks. Replacement gauges can be ordered if necessary. The sense line gauge
supplied by Protectoseal has a working pressure of up to 15 psig and so should not be
damaged by fluctuations in tank pressure. Damage to the supply pressure gauge may indi-
cate that the blanketing gas supply system was overpressurized at some point. Excessive
supply pressure can cause blanketing valve failure and should be immediately investigated.

Fig. 12
Pressure Gauges

■ FUNCTION
The integral purge is used to create a small flow of blanketing gas at the blanketing valve
Integral Purge
Accessories outlet and/or the sense line connection in order to keep vapors from the material stored in
the tank from corroding the blanketing valve. Due to the blanketing valve’s stainless steel
316 construction, the availability of chemically resistant soft goods, and the high concentra-
tion of blanketing gas present in the blanketing valve, the integral purge should not be nec-
essary except in very severe service conditions. Both the blanketing valve
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outlet, and to a much lesser extent, the sense line will be purged with blanketing gas any
time that the blanketing valve opens. The integral purge, however, flows continuously and
so also lessens the existence of standing vapors from the stored material when the blan-
keting valve is closed.

Fig. 13
Integral Purge System with Outlet & Sense Line Purges

■ OPERATION
The integral purge system uses the blanketing gas supply to create a trickle of flow at the
outlet port and/or sense port. The purge meter (See Fig. 13) is used to control the flow
going to either of these locations. A recommended flow through the meter is 0.5 SCFH.
Flows higher than about 1.0 SCFH past the sense port are not recommended because they
can create an artificially high pressure at the sense port leading to the valve opening at a
tank pressure lower than the set point. If the purge is only to the outlet line, then higher
flows create only the problem of high supply gas usage.
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The purge meter has a percent scale. The flow indicated will depend upon the blanketing
gas supply pressure, the molecular weight of the blanketing gas, and (to a lesser degree)
the operating temperature. See the below tables to determine the flows through the purge
meter as follows:

Scale Reading for a Desired Flow:

Scale Reading {%} = (Desired Flow {SCFH} x 125 x F1 x F2 x F3)

Flow Indicated at a Scale Reading:

Flow {SCFH} = (Scale Reading {%} / (125 x F1 x F2 x F3)

Supply Pressure F1
(PSIG) Gas F2

20 0.651 Air 1.00

30 0.573 Carbon Dioxide 1.238
40 0.518 Helium 0.372
50 0.477 Natural Gas 0.775
60 0.444 Nitrogen 0.982
70 0.417
80 0.394 Table 10
90 0.375 Molecular Weight Factor (F2)
100 0.358
110 0.343
120 0.330 Temp. Temp. F3
130 0.319 (°F) (°C)
140 0.308
150 0.299 0 -18 0.932
160 0.290 20 -7 0.952
170 0.282 40 4 0.971
180 0.275 60 16 0.991
190 0.268 70 21 1.000
200 0.262 80 27 1.009
100 38 1.028
Table 9 120 49 1.046
Supply Pressure Factor (F1)
Table 11
Temperature Factor (F3)

■ MAINTENANCE
The integral purge accessories should not normally require maintenance. When the blanket-
ing valve has been removed for maintenance, the purge meter or purge system can be
checked for blockage by hooking up a pressure line to the inlet of the purge meter (the
bottom connection) and checking for flow at the outlet(s).

Since the blanketing gas should be clean, the purge meter should not usually require clean-
ing. However, if it is desired to do so, follow these steps:

1. Squeeze the clear plastic shield to unsnap it from the retainer.

2. Remove the glass tube by pushing it up (against the compression spring) and pulling
it out.
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3. Use tweezers to pull the float stop out from the top of the tube and then carefully tilt
the tube to remove the float. Handle the float with care to avoid nicking or scratching it.
4. Clean the tube and float with mild detergent and water or with a suitable solvent. Use
a soft cloth or tube brush to clean the meter tube. Do not expose the tube or float to
extreme temperature changes.
5. The shield may be cleaned with detergent and water or with kerosine. If kerosine is
used, follow up cleaning with detergent and water.
6. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Units which have an outlet line purge will include one or more check valves which prevent
back flow from the outlet when the blanketing valve opens. The blanketing valve will not
function without these check valves. If it is desired to inspect these check valves, refer to
the paragraph on check valve maintenance. Be certain to note the direction of the arrows
on the check valves before removing them so that they will be reinstalled properly (the
arrows should point away from the purge meter as shown in Fig. 13.).

■ FUNCTION
The field test accessories make it possible to check the opening pressure of the valve in
Field Test Accessories
the field. Through a series of valves and a regulator, the blanketing gas supply is regulated
down and directed into the sense chamber of the blanketing valve. A vacuum pump is also
used in the low pressure / vacuum set point version in order to lower the pressure suffi-
ciently. By lowering and raising this regulated pressure, the opening and closing point of
the blanketing valve can be determined. Both the supply pressure gauge and the sense
pressure gauge are included with the field test accessories.

Optional additional accessories are a 3-way valve for the outlet line and/or shut-off valve
for the sense line. The 3-way valve makes it possible to divert outlet flow away from the
tank if the blanketing valve is field tested while connected to the system. The auxiliary outlet
port of the 3-way valve can either be connected to a collector or open directly to atmos-
phere. The sense line shut-off valve is used to isolate the sense chamber while conducting
a field test. It provides easy accessibility if the valve is field tested while connected to the
tank. It also provides a quick means of sealing off the sense port if the valve is removed
from the tank for testing.

■ SET-UP
If the unit has been removed from the system:

1. Seal off the sense port by closing the sense line shut-off valve or inserting a pipe
plug.
2. Position the outlet of the valve so that the high pressure flow can exhaust safely. The
blanketing valve should be held securely by clamping or other means.
3. Connect a line from a pressure source to the valve inlet. The minimum restriction in
this line should be a 1⁄ 2" pipe size diameter. The pressure source must be of sufficient
capacity to open the blanketing valve fully, otherwise the valve will not operate consis-
tently. Where possible, the inlet supply pressure should be equivalent to the blanketing
gas supply pressure.

If the unit is still connected in the system:

1. Shut-off the blanketing gas supply to the inlet port.

2. Isolate the sense port from the tank by closing the sense line shut-off valve.
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03. If the unit has a 3-way valve, turn the handle on the valve approximately 180° to
close off the path to the tank and open up the blanketing valve outlet to the auxiliary
port.
04. If the unit does not have a 3-way valve, you must leave the outlet line open and
exhaust the blanketing valve into the tank. CAUTION: Exhausting into the tank while
running a field test may cause the tank’s pressure relief vents to open.

Notes regarding the set point and valve operation:

01. The set point of the Protectoseal Series 20 Blanketing Valve is specified as the pres-
sure at which the main valve opens.
02. The opening of the main valve should be audibly distinguished from the opening of the
pilot valve. The pilot valve will begin to leak at a pressure just above that at which the
main valve will open abruptly. The quick opening of the main valve is usually very loud,
although the degree of loudness will depend upon the inlet pressure and the flow
capacity.
03. The main valve reseals above the pressure at which it opens, and the pilot reseals
above where the main valve reseals.

■ TESTING - HIGHER PRESSURE SET POINT KIT

If the unit has set point range B, C, D or E (as indicated by digit 6 of the model number)
(2.1 to 69.2 inches W.C.) then this section applies. If the unit has a set point range of A or
F, then proceed to the next section entitled “Testing - Low Pressure or Vacuum Set Point”.

Follow these steps to determine the opening and resealing points (See Fig. 14):
01. Connect the test kit as shown at connection #1 and connection #2 (if it is not already
attached). If the blanketing valve includes the integral purge option, the purge meter
should be shut before using the field test unit.
02. Pull up the handle on the regulator to unlock it and turn the handle all the way
counter-clockwise. This minimizes the outlet pressure of the regulator so that the reg-
ulator pressure gauge will not be damaged when inlet pressure is applied.
03. Turn the knobs on the needle valve and the bleed valve clockwise to close them.
04. Open shut-off valve #2 (at the hose end of the test kit).
05. CAUTION: Put on ear protection. The flow out of the valve can be extremely loud.
06. Pressurize the inlet to the blanketing valve.
07. Slowly open shut-off valve #1 (at the inlet of the test kit).
08. Turn the handle on the regulator clockwise to increase the outlet pressure until the
regulator gauge reads approximately 10 PSIG.
09. Slowly open the needle valve to pressurize the sense line. Bring the pressure up
above the set point (as indicated by the sense line pressure gauge).
10. Lower the sensed pressure by adjusting the knobs on the bleed valve, the needle
valve and the regulator.
11. Note: If the blanketing valve has been removed from the system, then pressure in the
sense chamber will bleed to atmosphere through the outlet port. Thus, there will not
be a tight system and some gas must be continually bled in through the test kit in
order to maintain the pressure at the sense port.
12. Cycle the sensed pressure up and down to determine the opening pressures. If the
blanketing valve is not opening at the set point, CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR
ASSISTANCE.
13. If other problems are experienced, refer to the troubleshooting guide. Double check
your set-up and test procedures before attempting to fix any other problems.
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■ TESTING - LOW PRESSURE OR VACUUM SET POINT TEST KIT

If the unit has set point range A or F (-0.5 to 2.0 inches W.C.), then this section applies.
Follow these steps to determine the blanketing valve’s opening and resealing points (See
Fig. 15).

01. Pull up the handle on the regulator to unlock it and turn the handle all the way
counter-clockwise. This minimizes the outlet pressure of the regulator so that the reg-
ulator pressure gauge or the sense line gauge will not be damaged when inlet pres-
sure is applied.
02. Turn the knob on the stem valve clockwise to close it.
03. Open shut-off valve #2 (at the hose end of the test kit).
04. CAUTION: Put on ear protection. The flow out of the valve can be extremely loud.
05. Pressurize the inlet to the blanketing valve.
06. Slowly open shut-off valve #1 (at the inlet of the test kit).
07. Turn the handle on the regulator clockwise to increase the outlet pressure until the
regulator gauge reads 13 to 14 PSIG. (NOTE: Do not pressurize above 15 PSIG.
Doing so could damage the sense line pressure gauge which is rated at 15 PSIG maxi-
mum.)
08. Lower the sensed pressure by turning the knob to open the stem valve. NOTE: Due to
the small volume of the field test kit which controls the sense pressure, the blanketing
valve may chatter near the set point.
09. Cycle the sensed pressure up and down to determine the opening pressures.
10. If the blanketing valve is not opening at the set point, CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR
ASSISTANCE.

If other problems are experienced, refer to the troubleshooting section. Double check your
set-up and test procedure before attempting to fix any other problems.

■ AFTER TESTING
To depressurize the blanketing valve and test kit, shut off the inlet supply while the valve is
flowing. Check that the pressure indicated on the sense line gauge is zero. Close shut-off
valve #1 and shut-off valve #2. Disconnect the test kit at connection #1 and connection
#2, if desired.

If the unit has been removed from the system:

01. Open the sense line shut-off valve or remove the pipe plug from the sense port.
02. Disconnect the line from the pressure source.
03. Follow the installation and start-up instructions on page 2 to reinstall the blanketing
valve.
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If the unit is connected to the system:

01. Open the sense line shut-off valve.
02. Turn the handle on the 3-way valve back to its original position to open the path
from the blanketing valve outlet to the tank and shut-off the auxiliary port.
03. Open the inlet supply shut-off valve.

Open and reset the purge meter if that option is included with the blanketing valve.

■ MAINTENANCE
If any of the components of the field test kit do not function properly, consult the factory for
assistance in ordering replacement parts.

The following Figs. will appear on the next pages:

Fig. 14
Higher Pressure Set Point (2.1 to 69.2 inches W.C.) Field Test Kit
With Outlet Line 3-Way Valve & Sense Line Shut-Off Valve

Fig. 15
Low Pressure or Vacuum Set Point (-0.5 to 2.0 inches W.C.) Field Test Kit
Without Outlet Line 3-Way Valve or Sense Line Shut-Off Valve

Fig. 16
Combination of all Available Accessories
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Fig. 14
Higher Pressure Set Point
Field Test Kit

Fig. 14
Higher Pressure Set Point (2.1 to 69.2 inches W.C.) Field Test Kit
With Outlet Line 3-Way Valve & Sense Line Shut-off Valve
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Fig. 15
Low Pressure Field
Test Kit

Fig. 15
Low Pressure or Vacuum Set Point (-0.5 to 2.0 inches W.C.) Field Test Kit
Without Outlet Line 3-Way Valve or Sense Line Shut-off Valve
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Fig. 16
Combination of All
Available Accessories
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Possible problems which could be encountered with a blanketing valve are listed below.
Possible sources of the problems along with suggestions for investigating the problems are
Troubleshooting
also included. Refer to the maintenance instructions for directions on disassembly and
reassembly of the blanketing valve and accessories. Refer to Figure 2 through 8 as neces-
sary. NOTE: ** Refers to optional equipment which may not be included with your unit

WARNING: Always depressurize the blanketing valve before disassembling.

■ PROBLEM 1 : The blanketing valve does not open at all.

1.1. The blanketing gas supply is empty or shut down or the shut-off valve in the supply
line is closed.
✔ Inspect the blanketing gas supply source and supply line.
1.2. The shut-off valve in the outlet line is closed.
✔ Open the shut-off valve.
1.3 The sense line shut-off valve is closed or the sense line is blocked.
✔ Inspect the sense line.
1.4. The set point is too low.
✔ CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE.
1.5 The diaphragm assembly or the poppet is stuck. Take off the #10 upper case
assembly and inspect.
✔ Is the #9 diaphragm assembly intact?
✔ Was the #6 set spring jammed when you took off the case?
✔ Does the #31 poppet move down and spring back up when you press down on
the stem protruding into the lower case? If not, disassemble the pilot valve and
check the O-rings, the pin and the spring pin.
1.6. The piston is jammed shut. Remove the pilot body and inspect the main body.
✔ Does the #40 piston assembly move freely through the bore.
✔ Check for debris in the bore.
✔ Inspect the #46 and #47 O-rings.
✔ Was the #39 piston spring jammed when you removed the pilot body?
✔ Check for marks or raised surfaces on the piston or in the bore. If found, the
main valve and/or piston may require replacement.

■ PROBLEM 2: The blanketing valve flows full open without resealing.

2.1. There is a leak in the sense line or in the tank.

✔ Isolate the blanketing valve from the tank, pressurize the tank, and check to see
if it holds pressure.
2. There is a leak from the sense chamber.
✔ Leak test the diaphragm case around the perimeter and around the bolts.
✔ Leak test around the #15 gasket between the lower case and the pilot body.
✔ Check for a hole in the sense diaphragm.
✔ Check the #24 gasket in the diaphragm assembly.
2.3. There is a leak in the external filter line.
✔ Leak test all fittings.
2.4 The set point is too high. If the set point of the blanketing valve is above that of the
pressure relief devices, then neither the blanketing valve or the pressure relief devices
will close.
✔ Compare the specified set points for the blanketing valve and the pressure relief
devices. The blanketing valve set point should be at least 2.0 inches W.C. below
that of the pressure relief devices.
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2.5. The piston is stuck open.

✔ See #6 in preceding problem.
✔ Check for debris at the piston seat (where the #47 O-rings seats).
2.6 The diaphragm assembly or the poppet is stuck.
✔ See 1.5.
2.7. An O-ring has been blown out or damaged.
✔ Disassemble and inspect.
2.8. The blanketing valve was not reassembled properly after maintenance.
✔ Check to see if an O-ring is missing or if the wrong size O-ring was used for the
#46 O-ring. Use Table 7 on page 13 to check O-ring sizes.
✔ Take apart the pilot valve and check to see that the #32 poppet spring and the
33 spring pin are in place.
✔ ** Verify that the check valve installed in the proper direction. See the section
regarding “Integral Purge Accessories”.
✔ ** Verify that the shut-off valves for the field test kit are closed See the section
regarding “Field Test Accessories”.

■ PROBLEM 3: The blanketing valve leaks continuously.

3.1. Debris is holding the poppet or piston open.
✔ Take the unit apart, check for debris, clean and reassemble.
3.2. An O-ring has been blown out or damaged.
✔ Disassemble and inspect.
3.3. The piston is not properly reseated.
✔ Check for debris at the piston seat (where the #47 O-ring seats).
✔ See 1.6
3.4. There is a leak in the external filter line.
✔ Leak test all fittings.
3.5 There is a leak from the sense chamber.
✔ See 2.2
3.6. The diaphragm assembly is stuck or prevented from moving all the way back up.
✔ See 1.5

■ PROBLEM 4: The blanketing valve opens above or below the set point.
4.1. There is a leak in the sense line.
✔ Leak test connections in the sense line.
4.2. There is a leak from the sense chamber.
✔ See 2.2.
4.3 The set point is incorrect.
✔ CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE.

■ PROBLEM 5: The pressure vent or other pressure relief device opens before the
blanketing valve closes.
5.1. The set point of the two devices are too close to each other
✔ See 2.4.
5.2. The blanketing valve is opening above its set specified set point.
✔ CONSULT THE FACTORY FOR ASSISTANCE.
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5.3. The pressure relief device is opening below its specified set point.
✔ Check the opening pressure of the pressure relief device.
5.4. The blanketing valve is closing too far above its set point. This would indicate that
the pilot valve is not functioning properly.
✔ Check that the #35 lower plug assembly is screwed in all the way with the mark on
the nut lining up with the mark on the pilot body.
✔ Check for debris in the pilot valve.
✔ Inspect the O-rings in the pilot valve.
✔ Possibly the pilot valve was not reassembled properly after maintenance.
5.5. The blanketing valve flow capacity is too high for the system.
✔ Refer to the “User Guide” for assistance in determining flow capacity sizing.

■ PROBLEM 6: The vacuum vent or other vacuum relief device opens.

6.1. The blanketing valve set point is below (more negative than) the vacuum vent set
point.
✔ Check the labels of the blanketing valve and the vacuum relief device to identify the
set points. The set point of one of the units may have to be changed.
6.2 The blanketing valve is opening below its set point.
✔ See 1.4.
6.3. The vacuum vent is opening above its set point.
✔ Check the opening pressure of the vacuum relief device.
6.4. The blanketing valve flow capacity is not high enough for the system.
✔ Refer to the “User Guide” for assistance in determining flow capacity sizing.

■ PROBLEM 7: The blanketing valve cycles, repeatedly opening and closing.

7.1. The blanketing valve flow capacity is too high for the system.
✔ Refer to the User’s Guide for assistance in determining flow capacity sizing.
7.2 **The check valve in the line between the outlet and the purge meter is not sealing.
✔ Refer to the section on “Integral Purge Accessories” on page 16 for procedures
on investigating the operation of the check valve. Replace the check valve if it is found
defective.

NOTE: ** Refers to optional equipment which may not be included with your unit.
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