31. Apply a light coat of Molykote G-Rapid Plus to the ID of the
seal retainer.
32. Assemble the
seal retainer
over the stem with the
shoulder facing down.
33. Assemble the fire seal onto the stem.
34. Orient the stem to the closed position using the
unassembled
handle
.
35. Remove the unassembled handle.
36. Assemble the bolted gland.
37. Apply a heavy coat of permanent thread-locking fluid to
first half of the threads on the
gland bolts
.
38. Assemble the gland bolts into the bolted gland.
39. Torque the gland bolts 60 to 120 in∙lb (6.8 to 13.6 N∙m) in
alternating 1/4 turns. Ensure the bolted gland sits level on
the valve.
NOTICE
Gap between bolted gland and valve must be even.
Distance of the bolted gland corners must not vary
more than 0.04 inch from each other. Failure to
maintain the correct distance could result in increased
torque.
40. Apply a light coat of Molykote G-Rapid Plus to the ID of the
bolted gland.
41. Assemble the gland bushing over the stem.
42. Assemble the wave spring over the stem
(25 mm and 38 mm bore only).
23. Apply a heavy coat of Molykote 111 in the gap between the
stem
and
body
.
24.
Assemble the
stem seals
using the stem seal assembly
tools.
a. Thread the
ID guide
onto the stem and finger-tighten.
b. Insert the
OD guide
over the ID guide into the stem
pocket.
c. Apply a light coat of Molykote 111 to the OD and ID of
the
stem seal
.
d. Assemble the
stem seal
onto the ID guide spring side
(metal side) down.
e. While pressing the OD guide down, press the stem seal
completely into place with the
pusher
.
f. Remove the stem insertion tools.
7
Seal retainer
Thread-locking fluid
Lube
Seal retainer
Gland bolt
Handle
*Pusher
Stem seal
*ID guide
Stem
*OD guide
*Stem seal insertion tools
Body
Stem
