FLOW-TEK FTG SERIES
MANUAL GEAR OPERATOR
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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> Using handwheel turn the valve to be 10-20 degrees unseated
and then open again. The gear should stop at set position
where ball bore is aligned with the seat inner diameter and
valve bore.
> For fully closed position, loosen the counter nut while holding
the adjustment stop stud with Allen wrench (Image 2).
> Loosen the adjustment stop stud by turning counterclockwise.
> Start closing the valve by rotating handwheel clockwise. Stop
when the machined square of the gear stem nut rotates 90
degrees and mark the position.
> Tighten the adjustment stop stud by hand until feeling
resistance.
> While holding the adjustment stop stud with Allen wrench
in position, tighten the counter hex nut. Do not allow the
adjustment stop stud to move.
> Using the handwheel, turn valve to be 10-20 degrees unseated
and close again. The gear should stop at the set position
where marked.
> After both stops are set, replace the seal caps and position
indicator.
