Sterlco 6017 Series, Operation And Installation Manual

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Mark valve and head before disassembly to insure proper
reassembly.
1. Remove valve cap.
2. Measure and record length of extension of adjusting
screw. Refer to “A” on Figures 14 and 15.
3. Loosen locknut and back out adjusting screw until spring
pressure is released.
4. Remove bonnet, spring guide, spring and poppet from
valve body. Clean and inspect all parts for wear or
damage and replace as necessary.
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
If a new spring is installed or if pressure setting of pressure
relief valve is to be changed from that which the factory has
set, the following instructions must be carefully followed.
1. Carefully remove valve cap which covers adjusting
screw.
Loosen locknut which locks adjusting screw so pressure
setting will not change during operation of pump.
2. Install a pressure gauge in discharge line for actual
adjustment operation.
3. Turn adjusting screw in to increase pressure and out to
decrease pressure.
4. With discharge line closed at a point beyond pressure
gauge, gauge will show maximum pressure valve will
allow while pump is in operation.
IMPORTANT
In ordering parts for pressure relief valve, always give model
number and serial number of pump as it appears on
nameplate and name of part wanted. When ordering springs,
be sure to give pressure setting desired.
DISASSEMBLY
ISSUE C
DANGER
BEFORE STARTING PUMP, BE SURE ALL DRIVE
EQUIPMENT GUARDS ARE IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY MOUNT GUARDS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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SECTION TSM 141.2