THE LEE COMPANY 250 Pilot Check Valve Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
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The Lee Company
Process Specification
250 Pilot Check Valve
PSJ2374
Revision A
February 6, 2019
Change Order #380
The Installation of Lee 3-Port Inserts
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Revision Status
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| 1 – 13 | A | 2/6/2019 | DJR | Initial Release | |
Scope
The purpose of this specification is to provide instructions for the installation and extraction of Lee 3-port inserts.
Applicable Documents
Refer to Lee Process Specification 187 for recommendations on installation hole design and preparation as well as additional, general installation information.
Compression Seals
Prior to installation of the valve, the installation hole should be verified
to meet the requirements specified per the appropriate Lee drawing.
Specifically, in the critical areas identified (Figure 1). If the installation
hole does not meet the specified requirements, it can negatively affect valve
performance or prevent the valve from being successfully installed.
SEE APPROIATTE INSPECTION DRAWING FOR DIMENSIONS.
Figure 1: Installation Hole Critical Sealing Areas
Figure 2: Valve Installed in Installation Hole
3.1 Installation of an Insert that uses a Compression Seal
3.1.1 After removing the valve from the packaging, verify the compression
seal is appropriately orientated on the insert nose. The 45° chamfer of the
compression seal should be facing out (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Compression Seal Placement
3.1.2 The insert can now be placed into the installation hole. Care should
be taken to avoid damaging the compression seal while handling and placing the
valve insert into the installation hole.
3.1.3 Care should be taken so the compression seal is not pressed up the
insert nose while handling. If pressed up the insert nose taper the
compression seal may be over expanded beyond the allowable outer diameter
called out on the Lee drawing and not fit properly into the installation hole.
3.2 Pre-load
3.2.1 Ensure that the valve, installation hole, and the installation tool that
the preload will be applied with, are all properly aligned.
3.2.2 Apply an axial pre-load to the installation tool within the range
specified per Note 1 on the Lee drawing.
Note: The pre-load is necessary to ensure the compression seal will be
expanded up the taper of the insert nose. This expansion creates the stress
necessary for an effective seal.
3.3 Pin Installation Using Threaded Tooling
3.3.1 Thread the pin onto the pin installation tool so that the chamfered
end or smallest diameter of the pin faces away from the tool. Be sure that the
pin is threaded until it has bottomed out on the tool. This is to prevent
overstress of the pin and tool threads during installation.
3.3.2 Firmly support the manifold in which the valve is to be installed into.
Place the pin inside the locking end of the insert and ensure the
installation tool, valve and installation hole are properly aligned.
3.3.3 Apply an axial force to the pin installation tool until the back of the
pin (Surface B) is flush within 0,13 mm (0.005 inch) to the back of the
insert body (Surface A).
3.3.4 Remove the pin installation tool and inspect the pin flushness.
3.4 Pin Installation Using Thread-less Tooling (Alternative to Section 3.3)
In some instances, it may be advantageous to use thread-less installation
tooling based on the pin design and/or boss material that the insert is being
installed into.
3.4.1 Place the pin into the rear of the valve insert so that the chamfered
end or smallest diameter of the pin rests in the insert locking end inner
diameter.
3.4.2 Center and then seat the pin installation tool on the back of the pin.
Ensure that the pin has bottomed out on the tool to prevents improper seating
which could lead to damage to the pin or improper installation.
3.4.3 Apply an axial force to the pin installation tool until the back of the
pin (Surface B) is flush within 0.005 inch (0,13mm) to the back of the insert
body (Surface A) per Note 1 of the Lee drawing.
3.4.4 Remove the pin installation tool and inspect for flushness.
3.5 Removal and Application of the Compression Seals
As indicated on Note 1 of all Lee 3-port insert drawings, the compression
seal is a replaceable item.
In the event a compression seal is lost, damaged, or has been previously used
in an insert installation, a replacement compression seal may be purchased and
installed onto the valve insert by the customer. There is no need to return
the valve for installation of the replacement compression seal onto the valve
insert. To remove a compression seal and apply a new compression seal, follow
the procedure identified in this document.
3.5.1 If necessary, a compression seal should be removed from the insert
by hand by using three fingers to gently pinch the seal and pull away from the
tapered nose of the insert. If the compression seal seems to be expanded up
the taper of the insert nose, a finger nail or soft instrument can be used to
gently pry the compression seal from the nose of the insert. Care should be
taken to avoid damaging or deforming the seals when removing them if they are
to be reused.
Note: If the seal is damaged or deformed in the process of removal, that
seal should be discarded, and a replacement seal should be used. Additionally,
any seal that has been installed with a valve or has been exposed to preload
forces should be discarded. Metallic tools should not be used to aid in the
removal of the compression seal. These tools may damage not only the
compression seal but the taper of the insert nose, which is a sealing
surface.
3.5.2 To apply a new compression seal, take the insert and place the face
of the locking end on a level work surface so that the 45° chamfer of the
insert faces upward (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Insert orientation
3.5.3 Gently take the replacement compression seal in hand, taking care not to
squeeze or deform the seal.
3.5.4 Gently place the compression seal on the tapered nose of the insert with
the 45° chamfer upward as indicated in Figure 5, so that only a minimal amount
of force. 
Figure 5: Compression Seal Placement
3.5.5 Install the new insert in accordance with section 3.1.
3.5.6 If the compression seal has been pushed on the insert nose too far so
that the outer diameter of the compression seal is over the maximum outer
diameter, then the compression seal should be removed as indicated in section
3.5.1 and reapplied as indicated in Steps 3.5.2 – 3.5.6. In most cases the
compression seal has only experienced a bit of elastic deformation and gently
removing and reapplying the seal will allow the outer diameter to return
within tolerance. If the compression seal outer diameter remains over the
maximum outer diameter tolerance after repeated attempts to reapply, the
compression seal should be discarded, and a replacement compression seal
should be used.
3.6 Extraction of the Valve and Compression Seal
3.6.1 To remove the valve from the installation hole, thread the
appropriate extraction tool into the pin and extract the pin.
Note: There are four methods to remove a Lee Insert Pin. The preferred methods
use Lee pin jacking tools, where the extraction forces react against the rear
of the insert. The two types of pin jacking tools available are the Rivet Tool
and the T-Handle. At times the bolt and striker method may remove the insert
with the pin. This may more severely damage the installation hole. The pin
jacking tools will prevent the body from being extracted with the pin and
therefore leave the installation hole in better condition to receive another
insert. For further advice on the best method in any given application contact
the cognizant Lee Sales Engineer.
3.6.2 Thread the appropriate extraction tool into the insert body. Using a
bolt and striker, extract the insert.
Note: Using the correct tooling will help prevent the installation hole
from becoming damaged or contaminated. Installation holes should be inspected
after extraction since it is frequently possible to reuse the installation
hole directly without machining to the next oversize. A new pin should always
be used.
3.6.3 Extract the compression seal from the installation hole and discard. The
seal may only be used once. If the valve is to be reused, a new compression
seal is to be used.
Note: The compression seal may stay installed on the nose of the insert when
the valve is extracted but will often remain in its position at the bottom of
the installation hole. When extracting the seal, care should be taken to avoid
damaging the critical sealing areas of the installation hole, so it can be re-
used.
Nose Seals
Prior to installation of the valve, the installation hole should be verified
to meet the requirements specified per the appropriate Lee drawing.
Specifically, in the critical areas identified (Figure 6 &7).
If the installation hole does not meet the specified requirements, it can
negatively affect valve performance or prevent the valve from being
successfully installed.
SEE APPROIATTE INSPECTION DRAWING FOR DIMENSIONS.
Figure 6: Installation Hole Critical Sealing Areas
Figure 7: Valve Installed in Installation Hole
4.1 Installation of an Insert that uses a Nose Seal
4.1.1 After removing the valve from the packaging, verify the nose seal is
appropriately orientated on the insert nose. The 45° chamfer of the nose seal
should be facing out (Figure 8).
Figure 8: Nose Seal
Placement
4.1.2 The insert can now be placed into the installation hole. Care should
be taken to avoid damaging the nose seal while handling and placing the nose
seal into the installation hole.
4.1.3 Generally, the nose seal will be firmly placed and fixed on the taper on
the nose of the insert. In the event the nose seal has fallen off or is loose
after removing the packaging, the nose seal should be placed back on the
insert nose. See Section 4.5 for removal and application of nose seals.
4.2 Pre-load
4.2.1 Ensure that the valve, installation hole, and installation tool the
preload will be applied with, are all properly aligned.
4.2.2 Apply an axial preload to the installation tool to the force specified
per Note 1 on the Lee drawing.
Note: The pre-load is necessary to ensure the nose seal will be expanded
up the taper of the insert nose. This expansion creates the stress necessary
for an effective seal.
4.3 Pin Installation Using Threaded Tooling
4.3.1 Thread the pin onto the pin installation tool so that the chamfered
end of the pin faces away from the tool. Be sure that the pin is threaded
until it has bottomed out on the tool. This is to prevent overstress of the
pin and tool threads during installation.
4.3.2 Firmly support the manifold in which the valve is to be installed into.
Place the pin inside the locking end of the insert and ensure the installation
tool, valve and installation hole are properly aligned.
4.3.3 Apply an axial force to the pin installation tool until the back of the
pin (Surface B) is flush within 0.005 inch (0,13mm) to the back of the insert
body (Surface A).
4.3.4 Remove the pin installation tool and inspect the pin flushness.
4.4 Pin Installation Using Thread-less Tooling
In some instances, it may be advantageous to use thread-less installation
tooling based on the pin design and/or boss material that the insert is being
installed into.
4.4.1 Place the pin into the rear of the valve insert so that the chamfered
end or smallest diameter of the pin rests in the insert locking end inner
diameter.
4.4.2 Center and then seat the pin installation tool on the back of the pin.
Ensure that the pin has bottomed out on the tool to prevents improper seating
which could lead to damage to the pin or improper installation.
4.4.3 Apply an axial force to the pin installation tool until the back of the
pin (Surface B) is flush within 0.005 inch (0,13mm) to the back of the insert
body (Surface A) per Note 1 on the Lee drawing.
4.4.4 Remove the pin installation tool and inspect for flushness.
4.5 Removal and Application of the Nose Seals
As indicated on Note 1 of all Lee 3-port insert drawings, the nose seal is
a replaceable item. In the event a nose seal is lost, damaged, or has been
previously used in an insert installation, a replacement nose seal may be
purchased and installed onto the valve insert by the customer.
There is no need to return the valve for installation of the replacement nose
seal onto the valve insert. To remove a nose seal and apply a new nose seal,
follow the procedure identified in this document.
4.5.1 If necessary, a nose seal should be removed from the valve by hand by
using three fingers to gently pinch the seal and pull away from the tapered
nose of the insert. If the nose seal seems to be expanded up the taper of the
insert nose, a finger nail or soft instrument can be used to gently pry the
nose seal from the nose of the insert. Care should be taken to avoid damaging
or deforming the seals when removing them if they are to be reused.
Note: If the seal is damaged or deformed in the process of removal, that
seal should be discarded, and a replacement seal should be used. Additionally,
any seal that has been installed with a valve or has been exposed to preload
forces should be discarded. Metallic tools should not be used to aid in the
removal of the nose seal. These tools may damage not only the nose seal but
the taper of the insert nose, which is a sealing surface.
4.5.2 To apply a new nose seal, take the insert and place the face of the
locking end on a level work surface so that the tapered nose of the insert
faces upward (Figure 9). 
Figure 9: Insert orientation
4.5.3 Gently take the replacement nose seal in hand, taking care not to
squeeze or deform the seal.
4.5.4 Gently place the nose seal on the tapered nose of the insert with the
45° chamfer upward as indicated in Figure 10, so that only a minimal amount of
force.
Figure 10: Nose Seal Placement
4.5.5 Install the new insert in accordance with section 4.1.
Note: Although not likely when applying the nose seal to the insert by
hand, it is possible to over expand the nose seal. Once the nose seal is
applied to the insert, ensure the outer diameter is not expanded beyond the
maximum outer diameter noted on the Lee drawing. If the nose seal outer
diameter is over the maximum outer diameter tolerance and does not fit into
the installation hole, the nose seal should be discarded, and a replacement
nose seal should be used.
4.6 Extraction of the Valve and Nose Seal
4.6.1 To remove the valve from the installation hole, thread the
appropriate extraction tool into the pin and extract the pin.
Note: There are several methods to remove a Lee Insert Pin. The preferred
methods use Lee pin jacking tools, where the extraction forces react against
the rear of the insert. The two types of pin jacking tools available are the
Rivet Tool and the T-Handle. At times the bolt and striker method may remove
the insert with the pin. This tends to severely gall the installation hole.
The pin jacking tools will prevent the body from being extracted with the pin
and therefore leave the installation hole in better condition to receive
another insert. For further advice on the best method in any given application
contact the cognizant Lee Sales Engineer.
4.6.2 Thread the appropriate extraction tool into the insert body. Using a
bolt and striker, extract the insert.
Note: Using the correct tooling will help prevent the installation hole
from becoming damaged and contaminated. Installation holes should be inspected
after extraction since it is frequently possible to reuse the installation
hole directly without machining to the next oversize. A new pin should always
be used.
4.6.3 Having already extracted the insert, extract the nose seal from the
installation hole. Thread the nose seal extraction tool assembly such that the
sleeve is not expanded by the end of the tool body and the threads are still
engaged. Slide the striker onto the tool and insert the tool into the
installation hole until the head of the sleeve is through and beyond the nose
seal. Thread the tool assembly together expanding the end of the tool sleeve.
Lightly tap the nose from the hole with the striker. Reference Lee process
specification 187.
Note: The nose seal may stay installed on the nose of the valve when the
valve is extracted but will often remain in its position at the bottom of the
installation hole. When extracting the seal, care should be taken to avoid
damaging the critical sealing areas of the installation hole, so it can be
reused.
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