Maintenance Technical Bulletin 2 PDF

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MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Type “CX” Advantages
Problem-Solving Application:
“RR” Reset Relief Valve Assemblies for High Pressure Drilling Platform Mud
Pumps
RR Valves Resist Erosion & Corrosion, and Demonstrate High Reliability Over Extended
Periods of Time.
The over engineered design of the "RR" Reset Relief Valve protects slush pumps and mud
manifolds while guaranteeing greater safety in operation. The "RR" relief valve instantly and
automatically shifts to a full open position when the predetermined pressure is exceeded or can
be manually opened by simply pressing the manual release button. Thereby, ensuring that
damage to essential operating equipment does not occur. By installing the "RR" valve, the
operator will save money & time; improved corrosion resistance resulting in higher reliability
and longer valve life.
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The best because it’s manufactured to be the best.
Release pressure setting is not affected by vibration during operation.
Current Reset Relief valves require significant maintenance and repair due to the harsh service
environment of hot, dirty oil containing abrasive sand particles.
The features of "RR" Reset Relief Valve reduce maintenance cost and repair downtime:
• Patented 718 Inconel inner and outer hydraulic pistons with enclosed flow path.
• Pressure adjustments and calibrations can be made with no special tools. Pressure
adjustments can be made from 400PSI to 8,000 PSI.
• Piston, linkage, and crank assembly pins are over designed to 200% of current reset relief
valve designs.
• The high strength contiguous crank is designed to the maximum stability, consistent
calibration and operation.
• Infrequent repair is simple and easy: Links are designed without protrusion, so inserting
them upside down or backwards does not affect the link/crank mill stop dimension.
When installed, the "RR" Reset Relief valves will do lots of good things for you:
• Eliminate down time

• Eliminate large inventories of replacement parts
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• Safety margins are greatly enhanced with hydraulic balancing
• One Size fits all, no need for 3 different valves
• All valves come automatically fit for H2S service because of the enhanced metallurgical
designed, sub, piston seal ring and aluminum bronze upper chamber sleeve
• Reduced emergency workload
Customers are noting that because of the pressure range and durability of the new design, the
"RR" valve can replace all three reset relief valve designs currently on the market and are
completely replacing all other valves in service.
Metallurgical Enhancements
The common metallurgy of Reset Relief Valves have been enhanced as well as the introduction
of the investment casting process and advanced manufacturing processes.
RR Valve Competition
Body 4140 Closed die forging Sand Cast, AISI 1020 10K PSI
30K PSI Burst Strength. Burst Strength Weight 350Lbs
Weight 47 lbs.
Bonnet Investment Cast, AISI 4340 Sand Cast, cast iron

with vanadium
Cover Investment Cast, AISI 4340 Sand Cast, cast iron
with vanadium
Handle Investment Cast 316SS Sand Cast, cast iron plated
Crank Investment Cast 4340 NQT Cast Steel, 1020
Piston Vacuum cast 718 Inconel Cast, 17-4 PH
Sub Forged AlBr machined bar Cast Steel, 1020
Retainer Forged 17-4PH Ring Machined 1018/1020

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Engineering Design Enhancements
RR Valve Competition
Lower Links & 50% increase in size for more Smaller links often break or elongate
Upper Link controlled reset. Links have no making reset without painstaking
protrusion and can be installed upside replacement impossible
down or backwards without affecting
the reset on the mill stop
Pins 50% increase in size with hydraulic Pins are often bent the very first
balancing should allow pins to work time valves go off creating
for extended periods of time without difficulties in resetting to pressure
bending or breaking causing without extended adjustment time
difficulties in resetting or complete
breakdown and repair
Body Hydraulically balanced fluid contained Cast steel design prone to leakage at
sections, Al. Bronze or Inconel in all higher pressures. Pressure needs
wetted surfaces for H2S service & special expensive trim for H2S
metallurgy allows multiple resets service. 30 year old design with no
without damage to internal parts improvements in longevity.
Bonnet Through holes for bolts disallow cross Threaded holes in bonnet allow trash
threading and breaking of bolts, and dirt to enter Upon disassembly.
incapacitating entire valve. Breakage of bolts is frequent upon
reassembly.
Cover High domed stainless steel will not Cast steel or iron and plated only.
rust at bolt and cover interface. Minimum corrosion resistance.
Handle Stainless steel extra long with finger Short cast iron plated handle. Needs
grip allows reset without cheater pipe. cheater pipe to reset
Made to fit slotted reset crank
Crank Box design prevents distortion made Tuning fork design in inferior
from 300 M material for 200K tensile materials. Distorts rapidly causing
strength. Will reset indefinitely valve adjustments to make reset
possible
Piston Patented hydraulic piston design with Hollow design affords no protection
enclosed flow path dampens actuation of lower seal ring, seal retainer or
shock protecting outlet piping. body. Loses ability to reset after
minimal time at discharge.
Sub Patented straight ID with 17-4PH T- Protrusion on sub for inner seal
Bar will never wear out. causes multiple change outs of inner
seal and retainer because of wear
which disallows resetting

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Subject: RR Valve Type “CX” Reset Relief Valve
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

All RR Valve Inc.’s reset relief valves must be installed in a vertical position with the reset
handle at the side to operate properly due to the need to lubricate the seals in the dual hydraulic
chambers. The valve is set at the desired relief pressure by means of the adjusting nut at the front
of the valve.
The adjusting nut moves the upper spring retainer thereby increasing or decreasing the amount of
spring loading against the arm of the crank, the correct position of the adjusting nut is shown by
an indicator mounted on the upper spring retainer and the calibration plate mounted adjacent to
the indicator on the bonnet cover.
Because RR Valves are full range valves, operating conditions may be such that the valve
appears to discharge at a lower (or higher) pressure than is indicated by the valve setting. This is
due to two factors lag in the pressure gauges due to built-in dampening devices, and to the
increased operating range of the valve.
To close (reset) the valve, the reset lever is pulled up until the links strike the crank.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to reset valve while pump is in operation.
FIELD SETTING PROCEDURE
If great accuracy in the valve pressure setting is required or discharge line back pressure is
unknown or the valve calibration has been lost, i.e. valve trip mechanism has been rebuilt or
replaced the valve pressure setting can be adjusted according to a line pressure gauge in the
following manner:
With the discharge 1502 connector of the valve made up to the discharge piping, a calibrated
pressure gauge and a pressurizing device (power pack) should be connected to the line/inlet
connector using the RR Valve 1502 female blank. If any pressure gauge with a built-in
dampening device is used, the line pressure should be built up slowly to allow for the lag in the
gauge reading. If possible, the line pressure should be built up with little or no pressure
pulsation.
Adjust the valve to desired pressure setting as indicated by the calibration plate and indicator.
Apply pressure until the valve operates, noting the gauge indication. If the gauge indication was
low, the valve adjusting nut should be tightened; if the indication was high, the nut should be
loosened. One full turn of the adjusting nut will change the pressure setting about 550 psi. Repeat
operation and adjustment until valve discharges at the desired relief pressure shown by the
gauge.
MAINTENANCE
The Type “CX” reset relief valves have been designed to require a minimum amount of
maintenance.

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The valve should be operated manually before each time that the pump is put into service to
insure proper operation. Bonnet retaining screws should be checked for proper torque twice
monthly, 80-100 ft-lb (11.0 -13.8 kg-m) for 3/4”cap screws on “CX” valves.
SERVICING
Tools Required: To perform every phase of service work on the reset relief valves, the following
tools should be available.
1/8 inch diameter x 1 inch (min.) long straight shank punch (pin punch)
1/4 inch diameter x 1-1/2 inch (min.) long straight shank punch (pin punch)
Small hammer
Hex Allen wrench set (English)
Screwdriver
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
RR Valve, Inc. sub wrench
Drifts of ½", 5/8" and 7/8"diameter
Set of closed-end wrenches
In addition to these tools, a supply of new Spirol pins of all sizes should be available as well as
all rubber replacement seals and rings.
Refer to Parts List and Drawings at the end of this manual for RR Valve part numbers.
PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Piston Seat and Lower Valve Body Parts - Replacement of the piston seal ring or any of the
lower valve body parts requires that the valve first be removed from the line since it is necessary
to remove the sub. The steps required to disassemble and replace these parts are as follows:
1. Disconnect both hammer fittings and remove valve. It may be necessary to loosen the flange
bolts in order to get enough play in the connections, if so retighten and torque to 682ftlbs.
2. Remove sub.
3. Remove the RRV lower seal.
4. Clean all parts and examine the bore of the sub. If the bore of the sub has been washed away
(eroded), then the sub should be replaced. If the I.D. of the seal ring is eroded excessively, it
should be replaced, Remove the bonnet assembly by unscrewing the bonnet screws. Lift the
bonnet assembly up and out of the body. Remove the upper seal. Install the new seal with the
seal lips toward the top of the valve body.

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5. Replace bonnet assembly on body with reset handle opposite discharge opening and secure
only with new original RR Valve socket head cap screws. Screw threads must be clean and
lubricated with copper coat, and then tightened to 80-100 ft-lb (11.0 - 13.8 kg.m) of torque.
Never reuse bonnet screws more than four times. In addition these should be changed out at 2400
hrs service or semi- annually.
6. Apply a thin coat of grease to all surfaces of the piston seal rings. Insert the piston seal ring
assembly in the valve body.
7. Install the two sub 0-Rings. Apply copper coat to the threads and then screw in the sub. Make
up sub to the valve body until it firmly “shoulders up’ inside the valve. Use 700 foot-pounds
minimum torque.
BONNET AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY PARTS

Note: Keeping a complete bonnet assembly with piston is recommended, so that the entire
assembly can be quickly replaced on the valve, and then the damaged/worn assembly may be
repaired in a workshop for greater convenience and efficiency.
1. Remove adjusting nut and lift off upper spring retainer and load springs.
2. If adjusting stud must be replaced, screw out stud from lower spring retainer and pull out.
3. Remove the four cap screws from bonnet cover and lift off cover *Note cap screws are not to
be reused more than four times
4. If reset roller must be replaced, drive out 1/8" Spirol Pin and slide roller off reset crank.
5. If reset crank or reset handle must be replaced, drive out Spirol Pin. Slide reset handle off reset
crank and pull reset crank out of bonnet cover. Pull reset spring retainer out of reset crank if
required, roller must be replaced, drive out 1/8" Spirol Pin and slide roller off reset crank.
6. Lift spring guide rod and reset spring out of bonnet.
7. Pry off two Spirol springs.
8. Rotate upper link into horizontal position, drive out 1/8" Spirol Pin in upper link while holding
release button away from bonnet. This prevents the Spirol Pin from striking the release button
shaft. Remove top crank pin.
9. If crank must be removed, lift lower spring retainer, turn load screw out of spring retainer, and
lift screw out of crank. Drive out 1/8" Spirol Pin, remove crank pivot pin and lift crank out of
bonnet.

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10. If it is necessary to remove the release shaft, it can be driven out of the bonnet from the
inside. Spring may be removed from shaft after button is removed (by unscrewing).
11. Remove and discard four bonnet-retaining cap screws and lift bonnet off of body. Linkage
will be pulled out of bonnet on piston. Use only new original RR Valve cap screws to replace
bonnet.
12. Piston may be pulled out of body.
13. Disassemble upper link and lower links by punching out four 1/8” Spirol Pins and removing
two link pins.
14. Stem bushing and washer will slide off piston stem.
Replace all worn pads. Clean all remaining parts and examine as follows:
1. Check lower links for straight and/or elongation of link pin holes. Check straightness by
laying a straight edge against the end flat on each side of the link. Always replace both lower
links with a RR Valve supplied, matched set, never just one link, even though only one link may
appear to be defective. *Please note: Linkage sets supplied by RR Valve are dimensionally
matched and marked.
2. Check all link and crank pins. If a pin is not straight or shows signs of wear, it should be
replaced. A worn pin will show cracks in the surface or may no longer be perfectly round.
3. Examine the OD of the piston and piston stem for signs of excessive wear, galling, or
corrosion. Replace as required.
4. Examine the two load springs for “set” or yielding. If the nominal free length of the load
spring is less than 7-1/8", both springs should be replaced and the valve should be recalibrated
when reassembled.
5. Examine the two Spirol pins for yielding. In the free position, the two tabs which hold the
springs should be in approximate alignment. If the outside tab is more than 30 degrees from
alignment with inside tab, the spring should be replaced.

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Reassemble the bonnet and linkage assembly in the reverse order that the parts were
disassembled.
Proceed as follows using new Spirol Pins and new original RR Valve socket head cap
screws.
REASSEMBLY OF BONNET AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.
1. Install new stem bushing seal and 0- Ring on stem bushing.
2. Assemble lower links to piston with link pin. Secure link pin with 1/8" Spirol Pins.
3. Assemble upper link large end between lower links with link pin and secure pin with 1/8"
Spirol Pin. Upper and lower links should fit snugly but turn freely.
4. For piston hydraulics and correct applications of seals study enclosed drawing. Inner piston
must have seal in lower position and spacer in upper position to work properly. Place inner
piston in outer piston so that it clears inner step. With T-Bar in place push assembled piston stem
top down until inner piston bottoms out, this positions lower inner piston properly, with
approximately ½” between valve body and stem bushing fill with hydraulic oil taking time to
burp air so that no air is left in the lower chamber. (Stem seal larger diameter should face down.)
With both chambers overflowing, (this assures no air entrapment,) then lower stem bushing and
wipe oil overflow out of o-ring groove.
5. Insert linkage through bottom of bonnet and fasten bonnet to body with cap screws, after
positioning bonnet so that reset handle will be opposite discharge opening and torque down. At
this point pull upper link hole up to mate hole in crank. Oil will then move to inner piston
chamber of its own accord.
6. Install crank in top of bonnet with crank pivot pin and secure with long 1/8" Spirol Pin.
7. Install release mechanism by placing spring, bushing, and button on shaft and inserting shaft
in bonnet. Tap button with small hammer to fit screw in bushing on outside of bonnet. Screw
button onto shaft to prevent loss.
8. Upper link should extend through crank and fasten to crank with top crank pin.
9. With piston in raised position, insert 1/8" Spirol Pin through upper link and top crank pin.
10. Push linkage down toward closed position and install Spirol springs in crank so that they
resist upper movement of linkage.
11. Drop load screw through crank arm and bonnet and screw into lower spring retainer.
12. Attach reset roller to reset crank and secure with I/S Spiral Pin Insert reset crank through
bonnet cover from the inside.
13. Place reset handle over reset crank with handle pointing downward and secure with 5/16"
Spirol Pin.

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14. Place reset spring around guide rod and insert rod into hole in bonnet. Insert spring keeper in
reset crank and turn reset lever so that spring guide rod engages spring keeper as bonnet cover is
placed on bonnet. Fasten bonnet cover using only original RR Valve cap screws and nuts
lubricated with M0S2.
Torque should be 80-100 ft-lb. (11.0- 13.8 kg.m). Never reuse bonnet screws more than four
times. In addition these should be changed out at 2400 hrs. service or semi- annually
15. Set load springs on lower retainer and place upper retainer over adjusting stud and springs.
Screw locknut on stud.
16. If possible, operate the valve to determine the following:
• Correct calibration: The relief pressure indicator should accurately indicate the actual relief
pressure. When new load springs have yielded considerably (become shorter), it will be
necessary to recalibrate the valve.
• Binding or interference between parts: All moving parts, especially the linkage assembly,
should work freely. Interference between moving parts will cause the valve to operate
inaccurately and should be remedied.
CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS
For calibration purposes, a calibrated pressure gauge should be connected to read the line/inlet
pressure (see Field Setting Procedures). If any gauge with a built-in dampening device is used,
the line pressure should be built up slowly to allow for the lag in the gauge reading. If possible,
the line pressure should be built up with little or no pressure pulsation.
Remove bonnet cover so that the lower spring retainer can be lifted and turned. Replace bonnet
cover using new original RR Valve socket head cap screws and nuts.
Screw down the adjusting nut until the indicator is approximately mid-range on the calibration
plate. Apply pressure until the valve operates, noting the actual line pressure as indicated by the
pressure gauge. If the actual operating pressure is lower than the calibration plate reading, turn
the load screw into the lower spring retainer (using the 3/8” flats at the bottom of the load
screw). If the actual operating is higher than the calibration reading, turn the load screw out of
the lower spring retainer, One-half turn of the load screw is less than 100 psi change on
calibration plate. If there is any error remaining after calibration, it should be on the low side so
that the valve operates lower than calibration plate indication.

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RESET RELIEF VALVE TEST PROCEDURE

I. Operational Check
Operate the valve using the release button to determine that there is no binding or interference
between parts: All moving parts, especially the linkage assembly, should work freely,
Interference between moving parts will cause the valve to operate inaccurately and should be
remedied.
II. Calibration Instructions
A. For calibration purposes, an accurate pressure gauge should be connected to read the line
pressure (See calibrating instructions). The line pressure should be built up slowly to allow for
the lag in the gauge reading. If possible, the line pressure should be built up with little or no
pressure pulsation.
B. Screw down the adjusting nut until the indicator is approximately mid-range on the calibration
plate. Apply pressure until the valve operates, noting the actual line pressure as indicted by the
pressure gauge. Using the 3/8 flats at the bottom of the load screw, turn the screw into the lower
spring retainer if actual operating pressure is lower than calibration plate reading, and turn the
screw out if actual pressure is high. Operate valve again, and repeat adjustment until good
calibration is attained. One-half turn of the load screw is less than 100 psi change on calibration
plate. If there is any error remaining after calibration, it should be an error to the low side so that
the valve operates lower than calibration plate indication.
C. Check high calibration by aligning indicator with high set point on calibration plate. Apply
test pressure until the valve operates, noting the actual line pressure as indicated by the pressure
gauge. See chart below for acceptable tolerance of set point with respect to actual “trip” pressure.
D. Check low calibration by aligning indicator with low set point on calibration plate. Apply test
pressure until the valve operates, noting the actual line pressure as indicated by the pressure
gauge. See chart below for acceptable tolerance of set point with respect to actual “trip” pressure.
E. Valve Pressure Range Acceptable Tolerance
400 psi – 7,500 psi ±150psi

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F. If valve is within acceptable tolerances at both high and low set points, mark load screw. If
valve is not within acceptable tolerances, replace springs or look for mechanical problems.
Repeat this entire procedure after reworking valve.
III. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
A. Any in-plant or customer witness hydrostatic pressure testing will be limited to the following
maximum values:
3 inch relief valves -------- 7,500 psi (Type “CX”)
B. Hold hydrostatic pressure for 3 minutes and check for leakage, bleed pressure to zero.
C. Re-pressurize valve to the specified pressure required and hold for 15 minutes. Check for
leakage, bleed pressure to zero, test is complete.

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PRODUCT BULLETIN
CALIBRATION TOLERANCES FOR RR VALVE, INC RESET RELIEF VALVES (RRV’S)
The calibration tolerance of RR Valve, Inc. RRV’s is dependent on their operating pressure
range(s) as follows:
For valves set at l,500psi maximum pressure, the tolerance is ± l00psi.
For valves set at 2,500psi maximum pressure, the tolerance is ± l50psi.
For valves set at 5,000psi maximum pressure, the tolerance is ± 150psi.
For valves set at 6,200psi maximum pressure, the tolerance is ± 150psi.
For valves set at 7,500psi maximum pressure, the tolerance is ± 150psi

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PRODUCT BULLETIN
STORAGE AND PRESERVATION OF RR VALVE, INC. RESET RELIEF VALVES

(RRV’S)
RR Valve, Inc. RRV’s of all types may be stored in open air for up to 6 months, providing
ambient conditions of 5º F to 115º F, and average relative humidity not lower than 15%.
For longer periods of storage, the rubber goods should be removed upon delivery and sealed in
airtight plastic bags and kept away from heat (over 115º F) and direct sunlight. If rubber goods
are allowed to degrade, they should be replaced (rubber goods repair kits are available).
The interior metal parts of the valve can have a light coat of oil or light grease to prevent rust if
desired. Painted parts need no preservation if ambient conditions are as above. If the storage is
near seawater, then all surfaces should be lightly oiled to prevent rust.
After long periods of storage (6 months or more), RRV’s should be tested before being used.
The test and calibration procedures are detailed in the Maintenance Manual for the specific
product.

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Release pressure setting is not affected by vibration during operation.

• Eliminate down time

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

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PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

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Subject: RR Valve Type “CX” Reset Relief Valve

RESET RELIEF VALVE TEST PROCEDURE

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STORAGE AND PRESERVATION OF RR VALVE, INC. RESET RELIEF VALVES

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