Kegel FLEX 17-5701, Operator'S Manual

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Procedure for Cleaning Oil Control Valve
The following steps outline the procedure for disassembling the conditioner metering valve.
Be careful when removing the oil lines from the fittings since they will leak.
Block off the stem elbows to prevent them from leaking all over the machine (do not split
the stem). Open 1/4" lines can be blocked off with a #8 screw.
Keep the oil lines and the valve free from dirt and debris while they are disassembled. Clean
up any conditioner spills immediately, the sensors and electronic components do not like
oil baths.
Disconnect power and place the machine in the operating or down position.
1. Remove the oil assembly from the rear wall.
2. Clean the area around the oil assembly.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the valve to the
back plate.
4. Remove the two pieces of tubing from the top of the valve. PUSH IN on the
outer collet to release the tubing or the elbow. Plug the open ends to prevent
dirt from entering the lines and to stop the oil from leaking (be careful to not
split the elbow).
5. Use a 9/16" open-end wrench to remove the bottom half of the valve. Do not
pinch the small wires on the base of the valve. Keep track of the thin shim
washer(s) on the valve. Make sure to use the same washer(s) during re-
assembly.
High Flow Plunger with
three grooves
Keep track of thin
shim washer(s)
Don’t pinch the wires with
9/16 wrench