TLV PowerTrap GP10L, Instruction Manual

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172-65043MA-02 (GP10L/GT10L PowerTrap ) 9 Mar 2004
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3. Separating / Rejoining the Trap Rod and Trap Unit (GT10L only)
Part Disassembly Reassembly
Split Pins /
Washers /
Connecting
Pin • Pull the end of the lever arm up until
the snap-action units snaps over,
making the connecting pin
accessible.
• Using needle-nose pliers, open one
split pin and remove it and its washer
from the connecting pin.
• Remove the connecting pin, being
careful to keep it and the washers in
a safe place for reassembly.
• Make certain that the lever arm has been
raised.
• Align the trap rod to the trap connector,
and then align the pin holes.
• Place one washer on the connecting pin,
and reinsert into the pin holes.
• Place the second washer on the opposite
end of the connecting pin, and insert a
new stainless steel split pin.
• Bend the ends of the split pin with
needle-nose pliers to secure in place.
CONNECTING
PIN
TRAP
ROD
4. Removing / Reattaching the Trap Unit (GT10L only)
It is not necessary to remove the trap unit when only the intake (motive medium) and
exhaust valves or the snap-action unit is to be serviced or replaced. It is possible to
remove the snap-action unit without removing the trap unit (see step 6). Remove the
connecting pin (step 4) before proceeding.
Part Disassembly Reassembly
Bolts /
Spring
Washers • Using a 19 mm (¾”) socket
wrench with an extension bar,
loosen the bolts holding the trap
unit to the cover.
• Coat the bolt threads (trap unit bolts are longer
than snap-action unit bolts) with anti-seize.
• Insert bolts and washers, then finger tighten.
• Tighten to a torque of 60 N
⋅
m (44 ft
⋅
lb)
Trap
Unit • Finish removing the bolts by
hand, then remove the trap unit
being careful not to let the trap
valve drop out.
• Align the boss inside the discharge port in the
cover, as shown below.
• Be sure to reinsert the spring washers.
Gasket • The gasket should remain on the
trap unit. If the gasket adheres to
the cover, gently remove it.
• If the gasket remained on the trap unit, check for
damage and reuse if no damage is found; if it
adhered to the cover (came out of its groove),
replace with a new gasket.
1 N
⋅
m
≈
10 kg
⋅
cm
2
TRAP UNIT