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HOSE CAPACITY FILL CHART
HOSE SIZE
(Inside dia.)
1/2
0.016
5/8
0.019
3/4
0.023
1.00
0.04
1 1/4
0.063
DISCONNECT MAINTENANCE
1. Water and dirt may get into a disconnect piece and cause it to corrode or to work improperly. It is vital that
dis-connects be cleaned and lubricated at least once per season or when they get dirty. Failure to maintain
disconnects properly will void the warranty.
To clean disconnects:
•
Use a mild soap and water or all-purpose cleaner like dish soap or Windex
•
Use a nylon bristle brush to scrub the couplers. (Do not use a metal brush.)
•
Rinse and wipe parts dry
Allow parts to dry
To lubricate disconnects:
Use only Silicon based products that do not contain any penetrating oils like LPS or Lubrimatic. Silicone based
lubricants are available at automotive parts stores or farm equipment dealerships.
Apply silicone lubricant liberally.
DO NOT USE WD-40 OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN PENETRATING OIL.
Silicone based lubricants will displace water trapped in the disconnects and will not damage the seals inside.
For repair of the male coupler, please use the following 6 step procedure
1.
Place the male coupler in a vise with the valve end up
2.
Using a drift punch or other dull or flat tool, push the valve into the coupler body
3.
Wedge a steel pick in between the valve and the body to hold the valve down
4.
Remove the damaged O-ring and back-up ring with another pick
5.
Clean the 0-ring seat and install the back-up ring
6.
Lubricate the O-ring seal and install it. Then release the valve by removing the pick
GALLONS PER FOOT
33
