15. Remove the gasket. Clean the gasket with a lint-free rag, and then set the gasket
aside.
16. Remove the eight M12 screws and nuts, and then remove the two flanges from
the pinch valve housing.
17. Pull the pinch valve seal out of the pinch valve housing.
18. Examine the tapered surfaces on the pinch valve flanges and housing. Replace
the pinch valve, if necessary.
The tapered surfaces should be smooth (paint discoloration is okay) with no
grooves or pitting. Replace the pinch valve if the tapered surfaces have
damage.
19. Clean the tapered surfaces with a lint-free rag. The surfaces must be clean before
installing the new pinch valve seal.
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