Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-365
October 1, 2009
Universal Valve Retrofit Kit
Item Number: 129-365-02, Rev. 013 Page 1 of 2
Product Description
Kit contains the parts needed to adapt a valve to the
following Siemens 599 Series Flowrite™ actuators:
SKB, SKC, SKD, SQX.
Contents
1- Bonnet Adapter
1- Bonnet Adapter Insert
1- Stem Adapter
1- Jam nut (size varies according to kit)
3- Square head set screws (5/16-in. -18 × 1-1/4-in.)
NOTE:
• ARK 11 (Siemens 591 and 598) contains
3-Bonnet Adapter Inserts
4-Stem Adapters
2-Jam nuts.
• ARK 12 (Johnson VG2XXX) contains
2-Bonnet Adapter Inserts
2-Stem Adapters
2-Jam Nuts
• ARK 14 (Siebe VB7XXX and VB9XXX)
2- Stem Adapters
Materials
Stem Adapter- Brass alloy 360
Bonnet Adapter- ASTM A-126 cast iron
Bonnet Adapter Insert- Brass alloy 360
Product Numbers
Brand
Name
Valve
Product Number
Kit Number
Siemens
658-XXXX and 339-XXXX
ARK10
591-XXXX and 598-XXXX
ARK11
Honeywell
V3XXXX (2-in through 3-in)
ARK16
V3XXXX (4-in through 6-in)
ARK18
V501X (A, B, C, F, G, N)
1/2-inch through 3-inch
ARK17
V501X (A, B, C)
4-in through 6-in
ARK21
Johnson
Controls
VG2XXX
ARK12
VG7XXX (1-in. through 2-in)
ARK13
VG7XXX (1/2-in. and 3/4-in)
ARK19
Siebe
VB7XXX and VB9XXX
(threaded and flanged)
ARK14
Warning/Caution Notations
Required Tools
Two adjustable wrenches for tightening set screws and
jam nut.
Expected Installation Time
15 minutes
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
Shut off line flow through valve before
proceeding.
• Remove existing actuator and all linkages from
valve.
• Clean dust and residue from valve stem and bonnet.
• Increase the height of the service envelope by six-
inches (152 mm) to accommodate the retrofit kit.
WARNING:
Personal injury/loss of life may
occur if you do not follow the
procedures as specified.
CAUTION:
Equipment damage, or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow the procedures as
specified.


