Owner and operator manual
Section 5: Supplemental information
3-9008-001 Rev M
January 2015
Senior Fittings 2"-8" Non "API-14.3" & all 10" thru 12"
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Re-assemble the Top (14) as instructed below.
1.
Retrieve the Top (14) from its safe storage. Verify that the gaskets surfaces (sealing bar
region of tee-slot and the crown flange) have been cleaned of all residue.
2.
Place the Top (14) on a clean, sturdy surface with the crown flange facing upward.
3.
Retrieve the Slide Valve Seat/Body-Top Gasket (18A) and the Soft Seat Slide Valve Seat
(18-SS) from the parts kit.
4.
Position the Gasket so that the holes in the Gasket match-up to the holes in the Top (14)
(some holes in the Gasket may not have mating holes in the Top (14)).
5.
Place the Soft Seat Slide Valve Seat (18-SS) (counter-bored holes facing upward) on the
Slide Valve Seat/Body-Top Gasket (18A), making certain that the holes through the Seat
match the holes of the Gasket/crown flange.
6.
Retrieve the Slide Valve Seat Screws (18B) from their safe storage.
7.
Lubricate the threads of the screws with a low-viscous oil. Insert the Screws through the
holes of the Soft Seat Slide Valve Seat (18-SS) and install them into the threaded holes
of the Top (14).
8.
Using a 3/8” 12-point socket, tighten the Slide Valve Seat Screws (18B) until the Soft
Seat Slide Valve Seat (18-SS) is "snug" against the Gasket/crown flange.
9.
Apply torque to the screws in a crisscross fashion, working from the center of the Soft
Seat Slide Valve Seat (18-SS) outward.
10.
Tighten the Slide Valve Seat Screws (18B) to 35-40 ft.lbf torque.
11.
Retrieve the Slide Valve Carrier Stop Pins (17A) from the parts kit.
12.
Insert the small diameter end of the Slide Valve Carrier Stop Pins (17A) into the stop pin
holes of the Soft Seat Slide Valve Seat (18-SS) (located between the Slide Valve Seat
Screw (18B) hole pattern and the outer edge of the Soft Seat Slide Valve Seat (18-SS)).
13.
Using a hammer or metal mallet, drive the Slide Valve Carrier Stop Pins (17A) into the
Slide Valve Seat (18), locking them into place.
14.
Retrieve the 1/4” NPT Pipe Plug (23C) and the Soft Seat Slide Valve Warning Plate (23D-
SS) from the parts kit.
15.
Lubricate the threads of the 1/4” NPT Pipe Plug (23C) with a thread sealant or Teflon
tape.
16.
Insert the 1/4" NPT Pipe Plug (23C) through the hole of the Soft Seat Slide Valve
Warning Plate (23D-SS) and install the 1/4"NPT Pipe Plug (23C) into the hole vacated by
the Grease Gun (23).
17.
Tighten the 1/4”NPT Pipe Plug (23C) as needed to provide a pressure tight seal.
Important
Do not remove the Grease Seal Double Ball Check Valve (24) prior to installing the 1/4" NPT Pipe
Plug (23C).
