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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The American AVK Series 67 Post / Flushing Hydrant is designed to be a trouble free, easy to maintain hydrant. The following
steps are recommended to provide trouble free operation.
LUBRICATION
CAUTION
: For grease servicing, ensure that the Weathershield bolt has been loosened to prevent damage to the internal
O-rings. Refilling is performed by loosening the Weathershield bolt (F1) with a 5/16” or (8mm) hexagon key. Refill lubricant
reservoir with a food grade grease using a grease gun on the Zerk Fitting (F75). Tighten the Weathershield Bolt (F1).
Servicing should be checked and performed at least once per year if required, or per local municipal requirements.
Fig. 3
Lubrication
F1, Weathershield Bolt
F75, Zerk Fitting
