YALE® FIGURE 500 & 500R

CLOSURE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Note To Supervisor:

If possible, weld all outlets, saddles, accessory items, etc. to the

vessel before attaching the closure hub. Performing secondary
welds after the closure hub is attached may cause warpage to the
sealing surfaces of the closure.

Closure Operation and Maintenance Instructions are available

under separate cover, and are included with each closure shipment.
For a copy of these instructions, please contact our Customer
Service Department at one of the following locations.

IN THE U.S.
1-800-654-5603 or (281) 351-2222

IN CANADA
1-800-661-5659 or (780) 437-6316

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 SECTION ONE: Disassembly of Closure Prior to
Installation (on pallet)

Note: If the closure is equipped with a Pressure Alert Valve (PAV),

remove the PAV stem from the PAV body and screw the stem
into the retainer on the cap. (Figure No. 1)

A. Disassembly of Horizontal Hinge Closure Figure No. 1

On smaller closures NOT equipped with a Closure Actuator Tool (CAT), unscrew the
cap from the hub, lift the cap and slide the hinge arm out of the hinge socket. (Figure
No. 2 & 3)

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN BODILY

INJURY AND DAMAGE TO CLOSURE THREADS AND/OR SEAL AREA.

For larger closures equipped WITH a Closure Actuator Tool, proceed according to the
steps below. (Refer to Figure 4 & 5).

1. To assure that the closure remains in correct adjustment after re-assembly, create an
identifying paint mark or perform a measurement and record the position of the
Adjustment Nut. Next, remove the Adjustment Nut and V-nut block.

2. Hold or secure the trolley to assure it will not fall once the bolt has cleared the elbow.
Lower the Jib Arm slowly to one side until the bolt clears the Hinge Elbow.

3. Carefully, pull the Jib Arm out of the Socket. On Closures equipped with Dual Wheel
Trolley, secure the trolley against the Jib Post to prevent it from sliding violently during
handling and re-assembly. Protect all exposed bearings and bushings.

4. Remove excess paint or rust from the end of the cap pin. Use an Allen wrench to
loosen the set screw and remove the outer Set Collar. Caution: Do not remove or
adjust the inner Set Collar, as this will retain the proper balance point of the cap.

5. Lift the Hinge Elbow off of the cap pin. On larger elbows, use a strap at the balance
point to lift the Elbow clear. Protect all exposed bearings and races from damage.

6. The closure is equipped with right-hand threads. Use the Closure Actuator Tool (CAT)
to break the seal. Carefully, lift the cap by attaching hooks or slings to 2 opposite cap
ribs so that the cap will remain level. Unscrew the cap from the hub while lifting the cap
slowly so that the cap threads maintain a floating position between the hub threads.
This will prevent thread resistance. This is best done by having one operator raise the
cap slowly while one or two people slowly unscrew the cap.

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 WARNING: IF THE CAP WILL NOT TURN BY HAND AFTER BREAKING THE SEAL
WITH THE CLOSURE ACTUATOR TOOL, ADJUST THE LIFT ON THE CRANE
UNTIL THE CAP MOVES FREELY. DO NOT FORCE THE CAP OPEN BY
MECHANICAL MEANS OR THE USE OF LEVERAGE. THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE THREADS.

7. Continue the operation until the cap clears the hub. Place the cap on a clean surface.
Remove o-ring from the hub and store in a safe place. Re-install the hinge elbow to the
cap pin at this time. Replace outer set collar and tighten set screw.

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 Figure No. 2 Figure No. 3

Figure No. 4 Figure No. 5

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B. Disassembly of Vertical Hinge Closure (Refer to Figure No. 6, 7, 8 & 9)

WARNING: CLOSURES SHALL BE ON A FLAT SURFACE PRIOR TO DIS-

ASSEMBLY. AVOID DISASSEMBLY IN CONFINED AREAS. AFTER UNSCREWING
THE CAP, DO NOT ALLOW THE CAP TO SWING TO THE SIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE
A WEIGHT IMBALANCE AND CAUSE THE CLOSURE TO TIP OVER, POSSIBLY
CAUSING SEVERE INJURY AND DAMAGE.

On closures NOT equipped with a Closure Actuator Tool (CAT), unscrew the cap from the
hub and carefully lift the cap until the davit arm clears the davit base socket. (Figure No.
6 & 7).

For closures equipped WITH a CAT tool:

1. On closures equipped with T-bolt Locking Handle in the davit base socket, ensure the
T-bolt is tight prior to disassembly. (Figure No. 9)

2. Use the CAT tool to break the seal, if necessary, and unscrew the cap from the hub.
(Figure No. 8 & 9).

3. Using a hook sling, attach the hooks in the holes of a minimum of three (3) cap ribs in
an orientation that will control the weight imbalance caused by the davit arm. Loosen
the T-bolt. Carefully and slowly, lift the cap until the davit arm is out of the davit base.
Note: On sizes 26” and larger closures, be careful not to damage the lower bearing on
the end of the davit arm. Removal of the dust cover from davit arm is not necessary.
Place cap face down on a clean, elevated surface that will allow the davit arm to hang
free. (Wood pallets are preferred.)

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 Figure No. 6 Figure No. 7

Figure No. 8 Figure No. 9

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SECTION TWO: Attachment of the Closure Hub in Fabrication Shops
(Automatic Welding)

NOTE: All welding should be performed by certified welders using qualified procedures. All
nozzles and attachment welds should be completed prior to installing the closure
to avoid possible warpage to the hub.

1. Position the hub to the vessel, using internal bracing if necessary, and tack weld.
a. Horizontal closures - Hinge socket must be level vertically.
b. No hinge closures – it is recommended the PAV be in the 12 o’clock position for
horizontal installation.

2. If post-weld heat treatment is to be performed, remove all grease and coat the threads
and seal face with an anti-splatter welding compound that will protect against the
formation of oxidation scale. Do not perform post-weld heat treatment on the cap,
o-ring, or hinge components.

3. Reassemble the closure and make any necessary adjustments as instructed in Section
Four.

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SECTION THREE: Attachment of the Closure Hub in Field
(Manual Welding)

NOTE: All welding should be performed by certified welders using qualified procedures. All
nozzles and attachment welds should be completed prior to installing the closure to
avoid possible warpage to the hub.

1. Position the hub to the vessel (using internal bracing if necessary) and tack weld.
a. Horizontal closures - Hinge socket must be level vertically.
b. No hinge closures – it is recommended the PAV be in the 12 o’clock position for
horizontal installation.

2. Weld according to the recommended pass sequence illustrated below. Two (2) or more
welders, welding on opposite sides, are recommended on larger diameter closures (30”
and up) to minimize the amount of stress induced.

Recommended Pass Sequence

3. Reassemble the closure and make any necessary adjustments as instructed in Section
Five of the Closure Operation and Maintenance Instructions.

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SECTION FOUR: Re-Assembly of Horizontal Closure After Welding
Hub to Vessel
WARNING: If applicable, perform all PWHT prior to re-assembly of the closure.

WARNING: DO NOT RE-ASSEMBLE THE CAP ON TO THE VESSEL UNTIL THE

VESSEL IS SECURED. THE WEIGHT IMBALANCE CREATED BY THE CAP MAY
CAUSE AN UNSECURED VESSEL TO TURN VIOLENTLY TO THE SIDE.

1. Ensure that the Socket is clean and free of debris and the grease fittings are in good
working condition. To re-install the round bar jib arm into the socket, use a sling in the
choked position at the balance point. For the I-beam jib arms, use a hook on the tie rod
where it meets the vertical post.

CAUTION: Ensure that the dual wheel trolley is secured against the post prior to
handling, as instructed in Step 3 of the Disassembly instructions. For closures 20" and
larger, ensure that all bearings, bushings, and dust covers are in place prior to lowering
the Jib Arm into the Socket. Once installed, ensure that the Jib Arm moves freely from
side to side.

2. Install the Roller Trolley on to the jib arm, or, for closures with I-beam jib arms, free the
dual wheel trolley so that it can roll across the length of the I-beam.

3. Place a strap in the choked position around the bend of the Hinge Elbow. Before lifting,
orient the Elbow to prevent damage to the PAV retainer or the CAT Lugs. Carefully, lift
the cap to re-install the Hinge Elbow onto the Roller Trolley/Dual Wheel Trolley. (This is
easier to perform by placing the bolt at the same angle as the Elbow). On 20" and larger
sizes, hold the V-nut block in place as you tighten the Adjustment Nut back to its original
position.

4. Carefully, lower the cap until the jib arm and trolley are bearing the full weight of the
cap.

5. Remove all fabrication debris from the vessel. Thoroughly clean the cap and hub
threads, sealing surfaces, and o-ring groove. Lubricate the cap and hub threads and
the sealing surfaces. Fully lubricate all grease fittings on the Socket and Cap pin
bushing. Lubricate and reinstall the o-ring. NOTE: Do not put lubricant in the o-ring
groove before installing the o-ring.

6. Screw the cap on to the hub. It should screw on by hand without thread drag. If thread
drag is observed, minor adjustment may be required via the Adjustment Bolt.

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SECTION FIVE: Sandblasting Precautions

NOTE: Sand trapped in the thread, seal and moving part areas may lead to severe galling
and operational problems. To prevent sand from becoming trapped in these
subject areas, take the following precautions:

1. Mask the critical areas, as illustrated below, with a suitable masking material.
NOTE: Duct tape provides one effective means of masking these areas.

2. Avoid sandblasting directly towards the masking.

3. Thoroughly clean the thread, seal and moving part areas after sandblasting.

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SECTION SIX: Closure Preparation for Shipment After Fabrication

1. Assure all sandblasting residue and fabrication debris have been removed from the
vessel and closure.

2. Remove all oxidation from the seal surfaces.

3. Inspect seal surfaces, threads, and o-ring groove for any damage. Use a light grade
emery cloth to remove any nicks or damaged areas.

4. Install the o-ring and apply a light coating of medium viscosity grease to the hub
threads and sealing surfaces.

5. With the closure in the open position, liberally grease the cap pin bushing while slowly
spinning the cap to ensure complete coverage.

6. Lubricate the hinge socket liberally while rotating the cap from side to side to ensure
complete coverage.

7. Tighten the cap on to the hub and secure the closure actuator tool (CAT).

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 R&M Energy Systems
10906 FM 2920
Tomball, Texas, U.S.A. 77375
(800) 654-5603
(281) 351-2222
Fax: (281) 351-6557

E-mail: sales@rmenergy.com

R&M Energy Systems Canada

3703 98th Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6E 5N2
(800) 661-5659
(780) 437-6316
Fax: (780) 435-3074

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