THE LEE COMPANY 855 LC2 Series Press In Check Valve Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- THE LEE COMPANY
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THE LEE COMPANY 855 LC2 Series Press In Check Valve
Product Information
| Product Name | Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In for Forward Flow |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Lee Company |
| Address | 2 Pettipaug Road Westbrook, CT 06498-0424 USA |
| Contact Number | 860-399-6281 |
Product Using Instructions
Installation Procedure
This procedure provides process guidelines for the proper installation of the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product in the forward flow orientation.
Installation Hole Requirements
For installation into plastics such as acrylic and polycarbonate, which are rigid, contact your local Lee Company Sales Representative for more information.
Installation Overview for Forward Flow Installation
- Insert the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product into the installation hole in the specified orientation.
- Use the installation tool (P/N: CCRT0900180S) to press the valve into the plastic installation hole until it is flush with the top of the hole.
- The series of smoothly curved lands of the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product seals and retains the product in the plastic installation hole.
- Ensure that the Lee Installation Tool P/N: CCRT0900180S and the installation hole are concentric within 0.03 mm.
Factory Best Practices
- Regularly examine the condition of the Installation Tool and replace it if damaged or chipped.
- Clean feed bowls once per day.
- Turn off vibratory feed bowl when the assembly station is idle or if the feed rail is full of parts.
- Use the minimum vibration setting to advance valves in the feed bowl.
- If the check valve is blown into the assembly area from the feed rail, minimize the air pressure to prevent possible damage.
Overview
This procedure is intended to provide process guidelines for proper installation of Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product in forward flow orientation. Section 2 provides an overview of the installation hole requirements. Section 3 contains the installation procedure and customer assembly process recommendations. Section 4 contains reference information on the installation hole and installation tool. Compliance with this installation procedure will ensure optimal product performance. Please contact your local Lee Company Sales Representative for questions concerning installation of Lee Company products.
Installation Hole Requirements
The Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product is purposely designed for installation into plastic manifolds or fittings and to perform well under adverse conditions. Therefore, the installation hole specifications outlined in this section should be followed precisely to ensure proper function of the product’s retention and sealing features.
Installation hole specifications as found on Lee Installation Hole Drawing 1INST065550S (Appendix A) will ensure proper operation of the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product. The hole should be clean, dry, and free of burrs/flash. The series of smoothly curved lands of the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product allow the valve to be pressed in while the plastic flows into the adjacent grooves. Some plastics with a lot of elongation, such as Polypropylene, Nylon, Acetal, Polyethylene and PEEK, cold flow into the grooves affecting retention and sealing. Other plastics, such as acrylic and polycarbonate, are rigid and therefore the material must be heat flowed around the component. For installation into these types of plastics contact your local Lee Company Sales Representative for more information.
Installation
Installation Overview for Forward Flow Installation
- For forward flow applications, the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product is inserted into the installation hole oriented as shown.
- The installation tool (P/N: CCRT0900180S) is used to simply press the valve into a plastic installation hole until the valve is at a minimum flush with the top of the installation hole.
- The series of smoothly curved lands of the Lee Check Valve, 855 LC2 Series, Press-In product seals and retains the product in the plastic installation hole.
- Insertion should be done using Lee Installation Tool P/N: CCRT0900180S (see Appendix B). The tool and installation hole should be concentric within 0.03 mm.
Factory Best Practices
- Examine the condition of the Installation Tool at appropriate intervals and replace if damaged or chipped.
- Clean feed bowls once per day.
- Turn off vibratory feed bowl when the assembly station is idle, or if the feed rail is full of parts.
- Use the minimum vibration setting to advance valves in the feed bowl.
- If the check valve is blown into the assembly area from the feed rail, minimize the air pressure at which the check valve is blown into the assembly area to prevent possible damage.
Appendices
Appendix A: Installation Hole
- DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS
Note: Draft angle to fall within diameter tolerance
Refer to Lee Drawing No. 1INST065550S
Appendix B: Installation Tool
- DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
- Marked with part number and revision.
- Refer to Lee Part No. CCRT0900180S
Contact
The Lee Company
- 2 Pettipaug Road Westbrook, CT 06498-0424 USA
- 860-399-6281