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“Apollo”
Flow Controls
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
A.
DISASSEMBLY - CHECK VALVE MODULE
1. Close #2 bypass line shut-off valve, then close #1 bypass line shut-off valve.
2. Bleed pressure from the assembly by opening all test cocks on bypass RP.
3. Unscrew cap using hex head provided.
4. Push down and turn the spring retainer 90° to remove. Remove the spring. Remove the poppet from the check seat.
5. Normally, the check seat need not be removed. If removal is required, rock it back and forth while pulling outward.
B.
DISASSEMBLY - CHECK VALVE POPPET
CAUTION: Do not use pliers or other tools, which may damage or scratch the plastic stem.
1. Holding the poppet assembly in one hand, remove screw and retaining washer.
2. Remove the seat disc.
3. All parts should be carefully inspected for any damage or excessive wear and thoroughly rinsed in clean water prior to reassembly. Replace worn
parts as necessary.
C.
ASSEMBLY - CHECK VALVE POPPET
1. Install new or cleaned disc in poppet and secure with washer and screw.
D.
ASSEMBLY - CHECK VALVE MODULE
1. If the check seat was removed, install the new o-ring and lubricate with Apollo® supplied lubricant, Dow 111, or equivalent.
2. Line up the seat with the bore and push it firmly into place.
3. Place and center the poppet assembly in the check seat.
4. Install the spring onto the poppet.
5. Install the spring retainer onto the spring by pushing down into the grooves of the check seat and turning 90°. Ensure spring retainer pops up
about 1/8” and locks into the lugs. CAUTION: Ensure the spring retainer orientation matches that in the parts list drawing or the device’s flow will
be significantly restricted (i.e. - do not install the spring retainer upside down).
6. Apply a thin coat of Apollo®
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supplied lubricant, DOW 111 or equal, on cap o-ring.
7. Install cap.
E.
DISASSEMBLY - RELIEF VALVE
1. Remove cover bolts, cover, and diaphragm.
2. Grasp the diaphragm plate and pull the assembly straight out of the body.
3. Hold the relief valve assembly in one hand and remove the screw.
4. Remove the seat disc.
Note: Items 5 through 7 are not normally required.
5. Turn the assembly over, keeping the spring compressed by holding down on the diaphragm plate, remove screw.
6. Remove the diaphragm plate, spring, and bushing from the RV stem. Note the orientation of the bushing with respect to the spring.
7. Remove the o-ring from the RV stem.
8. Normally, the RV seat need not be removed. If removal is required, rock it back and forth while pulling outward.
9. All parts should be carefully inspected for any damage or excessive wear and thoroughly rinsed in clean water prior to reassembly. Replace worn
parts as necessary.
F.
ASSEMBLY - RELIEF VALVE
1. Apply a thin coat of Apollo®
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supplied lubricant, Dow 111, or equal on o-rings before installing.
2. Install o-ring on RV seat. Line up the seat with the bore and push firmly into place.
3. If the RV stem has been disassembled, install o-ring onto RV stem.
4. Slide bushing over RV stem and position spring onto bushing. Note the correct position of the bushing from step #6 in disassembly instructions.
(Spring must fit over the smaller shoulder of the bushing upon reassembly.)
5. Position diaphragm plate and compress spring, install screw into RV stem.
6. Turn the assembly over and install seat disc and screw.
7. Install o-ring onto bushing.
8. Slide complete assembly into the body.
9. Position diaphragm over flange, install cover, and tighten bolts evenly.
10. Open #1 shut-off valve and bleed air out of the unit through #2, #3, and #4 test cocks; then open #2 shut-off valve.
11. Test complete assembly to ensure proper operation.
IX. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS - BYPASS RP (TYPE 1)