Baker Hughes Steam Conditioning Control Valve 84003 Series SteamFormTM

- The current estimated useful life period for the 84003 Series SteamForm is 25+ years. To maximize the useful life of the product, it is essential to conduct annual inspections, routine maintenance and ensure proper installation to avoid any unintended stresses on the product. The specific operating conditions will also impact the useful life of the product. Consult the factory for guidance on specific applications if required prior to installation.;

Tight sealing within the packing box is obtained by compression of the packing. Compression must be achieved by evenly tightening the packing flange nuts on the packing flange. Periodic re-tightening of the packing flange nuts may be required to maintain proper sealing.

KevlarTM/PTFE, carbon/PTFE and pure PTFE packing rings are cut in such a way that they can be replaced without having to separate the valve plug stem from the actuator stem.

1. Unscrew and remove the packing flange nuts.

2. Lift the packing flange and packing follower up along the valve stem.

3. By means of a puller, remove the packing being careful not to damage the seating surface of the packing box or the valve plug stem.

4. Replace the packing rings, placing the cut in each ring about 120° apart from the adjacent ring. Press rings in one at a time.

5. Reassemble the packing follower and the packing flange.