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Replacing the Brine Stem
• Remove the control head; see page 33.
• Remove the screws and end plug assembly (
see Figure 19
).
• Pull the brine stem from the valve body (
see Figure 19
).
• Remove and inspect the O-ring at the bottom of the brine stem hole;
replace if necessary. Apply a silicone-based lubricant to the O-ring
and reinstall.
• Apply a silicone-based lubricant to the upper O-ring on the brine
stem and press the brine stem into place.
• Reverse the remaining steps for reassembly. To ensure alignment
with the cam shaft, make sure the piston is all the way up (
see Figure
18 on page 33)
.
Replacing the Piston
• Remove the control head; see page 33.
• Remove the screws and end plug assembly (
see Figures 19 and 20)
.
• Pull upward on the piston and end plug assembly (
see Figure 20
).
• Inspect the inside of the valve to verify that the seals and spacers are
in place and remove any foreign debris.
• Use the end plug to push the new piston and end plug assembly into
the valve.
• Reverse the procedure for reassembly. To ensure alignment with the
cam shaft, make sure the piston is all the way up (
see Figure 18 on
page 33
).
!
Important Note: The shoulder on the
bushing should be flush with the valve
body.
BRINE STEM
SCREWS
END PLUG ASSEMBLY
Figure 19
END PLUG ASSEMBLY
PISTON ASSEMBLY
Figure 20
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