Resilient seal before compression. Resilient seal after compression. GENERAL VALVE COMPANY

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2 MECHANICAL RETRACTION & COMPRESSION ASSURES NO-LEAK STREAM SEPARATION AND LONGER SEAL LIFE General's Four-Way does not rely on line pressure or external hydraulic pressure for positive sealing. The seating elements, or slips, move perpendicularly against the face of the ports. The seals themselves are highly resilient elastomers which are either bonded or mechanically retained in the slips. Retraction of the slips, away from the body prior to cycling prevents friction and abrasion which can damage seals. There is never any sliding or rubbing of the seals against the valve body or ports. Metal-to-metal secondary seating prevents overcompression of the resilient primary seal. ; ; Resilient seal before compression. ; Resilient seal after compression. ; MAINTENANCE CUTS OPERATING AND DOWNTIME COSTS Because the seating segments are mounted via dove-tailed connections to the plug, they may be removed from the top or bottom and examined without having to take the valve from the line or disturb the actuator. This added flexibility allows the valve to be installed upside down for easy access to actuator and slips. FAST CYCLING Fast and easy operation by hand or automatically with electric motor or hydraulic actuators is possible. Lower cycling torque permits use of smaller and less expensive power actuators. The standard gear operated Four-Way is NOT self locking, therefore it is recommended that all manually operated Four-Way Diverter Valves be equipped with a latching device to maintain seating position when the valve is unattended. This item is available as an option (see page ). When sold as a motor ADAPTED valve be sure to select ONLY self-locking actuators. Note: Watch for our exclusive features stamp, another indication of General Valve's continued leadership.

3 AUTOMATIC PRESSURE GAUGE FOR OUICK CHECK OF SEAL INTEGRITY General's Four-Way Diverter uses the reliable pressure gauge method of checking for positive sealing to assure metering accuracy. The gauge automatically indicates seal condition each time the valve is seated during proving, even in low differential operating conditions. The pressure gauge connects to the body cavity between the valve slips. As the slips expand in the diverted position, the resilient seals contact the valve body, trapping the fluid between them. Further expan-sion of the slips during valve seating compresses the seals further. The resulting increase in volumetric space between the slips, without an increase in the amount of fluid, will cause a drop in pressure. Any leakage through either seal permits additional fluid to enter the body cavity, causing an immediate increase in cavity pressure back to line pressure. Even the most minimal fluid leak will register on the gauge immediately. A pressure switch may be used to supplement the gauge method as an option (see page ). CONTINUOUS FLOW CIRCULATION MAINTAINED THROUGH CYCLING Illustration Valve is seated. Flow streams completely separated. Pressure gauge in body would indicate reduced pressure. As the valve is unseated the plug is raised and both slips are retracted. Plug and slips begin to turn. Slips and resilient seals are fully retracted away from body. Pressure gauge would indicate line pressure. Illustration At this point in the cycle, the hole through the plug allows the flow to pass directly from the inlet port to the outlet port. Both slips and plug are designed so that the flow is not appreciably restricted when cycling. Pressure gauge would indicate line pressure. Seated in "R/L-Close - CCW" Position (Top View) Neutral - Fully Unseated Position Illustration Plug and slips in fully rotated position. Plug moves down, expanding the slips against the body. Flow streams are completely separated. As the seals trap fluid between them and volumetric space increases the body pressure gauge would once again indicate less than line pressure. Note: Valve position is quickly identified with a topmounted flag. Position-indicator switches are avail-able for remote locations. (see page ) Seated in "J/R-Open - CW" Position

4 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS GEAR OPERATED D This bleed valve allows for a pressure balanced plug condition and MUST REMAIN OPEN. NPT Drain Provided E J Std. Relief Includes Auto Press. Gauge Sys A B Close Only For Repair H C K F H & K are Min. Clearance Required to Replace Slips G T Approx. Dimensions (Inches) ANSI Valve -Way Class Size Model Operator A B C D E F G H J K T 0# # 00# 00# B7 CA7 B7 B7 CA7 B7 CA7 C7 C7 C7 C7 C / / / / 7 / 7 / / 0 / 7 / / 7 / / 7 / / / 7 0 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 0 0 / / 7 / / / / / 7 / / / 0 / 7 / / / / / / 0 / / - - / / / 7 / / 0 / / / / / / / / / / / / 0 / / 7 / / / / / / / / / / / / / 7 / / / 7 / / / / 7 / / / / / / / / 7 / / / / - - / / / / Approx Weights (lbs.)

5 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS HYDRAULIC OPERATED J Automatic Pressure Gauge System Automatic Pressure Gauge System J A B E A E H & K are Min. Clearance Required to Replace Slips Close Only For Repair G C G C T H K F T K F TYPE -Way TYPE Approx. Dimensions (Inches) ANSI Valve -Way Class Size Model Operator A B C E F G H J K T 0# # 00# 00# 0 CA7 B7 C7 C7 CA7 B7 CA7 C7 - -Way - -Way / / 7 / / / / 0 0 / / / / / 7 / / / 7 / / 0 7 / / 0 7 / / / 7 / / / 0 / 7 7 / / / / 0 / 0 / 7 7 / / / 7 / / / / 7 / / Approx Weights (lbs.) See Page 0 for Performance Data.

6 HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR HGO General Valve Company Four-Way Valve can be supplied with hydraulically powered gear operators. The General Valve Hydraulic Gear Operator (HGO) is custom designed and engineered tomaximize reliability while minimizing installation and maintenance costs. All actuating components are contained in a rugged, compact, explosion-proof module designed to withstand rough handling and hostile environments. The system operates efficiently and quietly and can be installed or retrofitted on any existing gear-operated Four-Way Valve. The self-locking HGO can operate at speeds of up to 00 rpm. See page 0 for performance data. HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLIES HPU General Valve's electric or air-driven power supplies are specifically designed and manufactured by General Valve to power General's Hydraulic Actuators. Using standard components as building blocks, the power supplies satisfy a wide range of operating parameters reliably and economically. Having the ability to provide valve, actuator and power supply enhances the dependability of our equipment and amplifies your engineering, procurement and service. STANDARD HYDRAULIC FEATURES Each power supply features an integrated hydraulic control module composed of cartridge-type compo-nents, many of which are interchangeable with General Valve hydraulic actuators. This safe, easy-to-maintain module minimizes exposed piping joints, and reduces costly parts inventory. STANDARD ELECTRIC FEATURES Explosion-proof motor and motor control panel both UL approved for hazardous location. Low fluid level shut-off switch. Off/Auto pressure switch.

7 ELECTRIC MOTOR ACTUATORS WHEN ORDERING ELECTRIC MOTOR OPERATORS SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING DATA: INSTALLATION. Mounting Style. Valve installation orientation (for proper location of breathers and drains.) TYPE OF. Valve figure number.. Size.. ANSI rating. OPERATING CONDITIONS. Flow rate. 7. Operating time in seconds. See page 0 for fastest self-locking time. ELECTRICAL DATA. Explosion proof NEMA VII and/or weatherproof NEMA IV.. Power voltage, phase and cycle/control voltage. SPECIAL FEATURES 0. Gear limit switch ( or train.). Reversing controller (if separate, it is to be explosion proof NEMA VII, or weatherproof NEMA IV.). Breather or drains, if desired.. Space heater, if desired.. Control transformer, if desired (specify voltage.). Other special requirements. HIGH SPEED ELECTRIC MOTOR ACTUATOR Typical self-locking electric motor operated valve speeds are limited. Therefore by reducing the number of turns required with the Speed Increasing Gear Box (SIGB) we can significantly decrease actuation time. Torque requirements increase proportionately. See page 0 for performance data. SlGB Gear Box Fits Neatly Between Actuator & Operator 7

8 REMOTE ELECTRICAL POSITION INDICATOR - GOSP General Valve's Gear Operated Switch Package (GOSP) is designed to perform reliably in the toughest environments. All electrical components are contained in one housing with no external wiring. The housing is explosion proof for use in hazardous locations. Visual Indicator Standard switching arrangement is one switch in each position, fully open and fully closed. Each switch is DPDT- DB (form ZZ). Current capability is 0A resistive, 7A inductive. Also standard is a space heater to prevent build up of condensation. Please provide us with your required voltage (standard voltage 0V). Switch Housing / NPT Conduit Connections (-0 Apart) Switch Circuitry MANUAL GEAR-OPERATED LATCHING DEVICE The standard gear operated Four-Way is NOT self locking, therefore it is recommended that all manually operated Four-Way Diverter Valves be equipped with a latching device to maintain seating position when the valve is unattended. This item is available as an option. The device uses a reversible latching pawl which can be dentented in mid position to allow free handwheel spin. At end of operation simply release pawl to latch valve in either seated position. TWO METHODS OF CHECK ING FOR SEAL INTEGRITY ) LOCAL MONITORING METHOD WITH AUTOMATIC PRESSURE GAUGE General's -Way diverter valve uses the pressure gauge method of checking for positive sealing to assure metering accuracy. This method is useful when in close proximity to the valve and is discribed fully in the beginning of this catalog. (see page ) Pawl Release (Orientation may be changed incrementally)

9 PORTABLE PROVER ACTUATORS DCGO This volt DC Gear Operator is ideal for repeatable proves with portable meter provers. It has no belts, so there's no bounce-back. General Valve Company's Direct Current Gear Operator is a battery powered actuator and control system (available with optional power pack) designed to be mounted on inch through inch ANSI /00/00 General -Way diverter valve gear operators and to operate -Way valve with DC power DCGO's are capable of self-locking speeds in excess of 00 rpm. See page 0 for performance data. Having the ability to provide the valve, actuator and power pack enhances the dependability of our equipment and simplifies your engineering procurement and service. ) REMOTE MONITORING METHOD WITH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH A differential pressure switch may be added, which provides the user with the ability to monitor the body cavity pressure from a remote location and/or interface with other electrical devices. (Usually Set at 0 PSID) Differential Pressure Switch Shut Off Valve (Leave Open) Up or Downstream Connection Gauge Shut Off Valve (Leave Open) Thermal Relief Valve Body Cavity Connection Notes:. Shut-off valves are provided for repair only and MUST REMAIN OPEN DURING NORMAL OPERATION.. Thermal relief valve will allow pressure trapped in the body cavity to be relieved to line should there be an increase in pressure above line pressure.. For satisfactory valve operation the line operating conditions MUST REMAIN CONSTANT during seal integrity check.. Do not attempt to verify seal integrity by bleeding body cavity pressure to atmosphere when line pressure exceeds 00 psi.. Cavity pressure need not drop to zero while seated.. Dissimilar pressure drop can be expected in each seated position.

10 TECHNICAL DATA FOUR-WAY DIVERTER S Size (In) " " " " " 0" " " Model G C7 C7 C7 C7 C7 B7 B7 CA7 CA7 CA7 B7 B7 GEAR OPERATED () Turn Distribution (Rev) ANSI Rating Max. Flow (GPM) Pressure Drop at Max.Flow (PSIG) () () Cv () Model Model Torque (ft.-lbs.) Press. (psd) Total Turns (Rev.) Volume (Gal) Close Divert Open Total Time (Sec) ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC OPERATED () Time Distribution (Sec.) Close Divert Open 0" " " " " C7 CA7 CA7 CA7 B7 B7 C7 C W W Q x. Approx. Velocity V = = D Thru Valve ( FT ) SEC P = ( Q ) Pressure drop across Cv x S = one side of valve (PSI) Q = Flow GPM Cv = Valve flow coefficient S = Specific gravity D = Nom. Pipe Dia. (in.) NOTES: 0 () Through one side of valve. () Values indicated are with 0. sq. qr. crude oil. () See page for dimensions () See page for dimensions

11 ORDERING INFORMATION Operator Type G Gear G-MO Motor Operated - specify G-MA Motor Adapted - specify G-HGO Hydraulic Gear Operator G-DCGO VDC Gear Operator G-SIGB MOV High Speed Gear Box W0-A/ Hydraulic Actuator XX - - G - XXX Flanged End Press Class WAY Model (C, CA, B Etc.) Size Inches = 0# = # = 00# = 00# Specify Other Options and Trim Latching Devices Switches Special Bleed Systems Special Trims Special Seal Material STANDARD MATERIALS Body Bonnet/Lower Plate Plug Slips Packing Gland Packling O-Rings & Slip Seals Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A-WCB Chrome Plated Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A-WCB, or Carbon Steel ASTM A Plate Cast Carbon Steel ASTM A-WCB Chrome Plated Cast Ductile Iron ASTM A-0--0 Type NI-Resist or ASTM A7-CANM Graphite-Type or Chevron Synthetic Fabric and Nitrile Viton USEFUL CONVERSIONS (APPROX.) Flow BPH =.7007 GPM Pressure Bar (Atmosphere) =.7 psi IMP Gal/Min =. GPM Kg/Cm =. psi M/Hr =.0 GPM Kp (Kilopascal) = 0. psi

12 D-007 D-007. Four Way Registered Firm ISO 00/Q Certificate Qsr-7 'S modern Corporate Headquarters and manufacturing complex cover 0,000 square feet on acres in Brookshire (Houston), Texas. 'S West Coast Factory on Cherry Avenue in Long Beach, California. Main Office and Manufacturing Plant: 00 Koomey Road, Brookshire, Texas 77 Tel: () -0 Toll-free: (00) - Fax: () -0 Toll-free Fax: (00) 7- West Coast Factory: 7 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach, California 00 Tel: () -0 Toll-free: (00) - Fax: () -0 a PCC Flow Technologies Company 00 Bulletin 0 All specifications and materials are subject to change without notice. TWIN SEAL, GVM, REZILON, VFR, GVX, BEST BEST VALUE, WHEN LEAKS MATTER, SEAT AND RESEAT, HGO, GOSP, SAFETY BLEED, SAFETY BLOCK AND SAFETY CHECK are registered trademarks of General Valve Company. VITON and TEFLON are registered trademarks of DuPont Dow Elastomers, L.L.C. Printed in the USA