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c.
With the set screw loose, remove the upper body .
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NOTE
If the upper body is difficult to remove, stop immediately and make sure that the set screw is loose .
3. Replace the seal .
a.
With the upper body removed, use a pick or small screwdriver to gently pick out the old seal .
b.
Clean the seal body of the holder with a clean rag .
c. Insert new seal:
ƒ For Teflon seal:
– Place the new Teflon seal onto the seal insertion tool with the seal opening facing away from the handle .
– Lubricate the open-faced edge of the seal with Molykote 55 or other silicone/lithium lubricant by placing a
dot of lubricant on your finger, then slowly rolling your finger around the outside lip of the seal, completely
coating the outside edge .
– Insert the Teflon seal into the holder body by pushing the tool and seal straight into the body of the holder .
Make sure the seal tool is straight with the holder to ensure you do not side load the seal .
– Remove the seal tool .
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For graphoil seal:
– Insert the graphoil seal directly into the holder body . Make sure you push the seal straight into the body of
the holder to avoid side loading the seal .
4. Reassemble the holder .
a.
Apply a small amount of anti-seize lubricant to the lower body threads where the upper body threads on .
Do not tighten the set screw until the upper and lower body of the holder are properly aligned . Tightening the set screw on
the threads will permanently damage the tool .
b. Loosen the set screw enough to allow for easy assembly .
c.
Thread the upper body of the holder onto the lower body .
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For Teflon seal:
– Tighten the upper body until it is snug against the lower body .
– Tighten set screw .
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For graphoil seal:
– Do not tighten the set screw until after installation of the rod/shaft .
– Thread the upper body to the lower body, but do not tighten .
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NOTE
When using a graphoil seal, tightening the upper body without a rod/shaft in the holder will damage the seal and prevent
insertion of the rod/shaft .
5.
(Re)Install the rod/shaft .
a. Clean the rod/shaft before installing .
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If reinstalling a used rod/shaft, thoroughly clean the rod/shaft with 320 grit or finer sandpaper using a
rotational motion, then wipe the rod/shaft with a clean rag and solvent to remove any leftover debris .
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If installing a new rod/shaft, wipe the new rod/shaft down with solvent and a clean rag to remove any debris .