DirectFlo DF1400
Chapter 5: Trouble-Shooting and Repair
Comco Inc.
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Issue Date: January 2009
Tank Cover
The tank cover seals the abrasive tank and allows for replenishing the abrasive powder
by filling through the “quick-fill” flapper valve.
Always fill the tank through the flapper
valve and refrain from removing the tank cover unless absolutely necessary.
The
tank cover should be well maintained to ensure a good seal. Inspect the tank cover
regularly for worn O-rings and pitting due to abrasive leakage.
Tank Cover Flapper Valve
The flapper valve allows for quick filling of the abrasive tank. If the valve becomes worn
or damaged, replace it with Comco part number MB1145. Refer to Appendix B, Figure
5.
Tank Cover Flapper Valve Replacement Procedure (MB1145)
1.
Turn Power OFF and depressurize unit.
2.
Remove the tank cover by loosening the four retaining bolts.
3.
Using a 3/32” Allen wrench, remove the flapper valve. Replace the O-ring
if necessary; see procedure below.
4.
Install the new flapper valve (MB1145).
5.
Install the tank cover.
Tank Cover O-ring Replacement Procedure
1.
Turn Power OFF and depressurize unit.
2.
Remove the tank cover by loosening the four retaining bolts.
3.
Using long-nose pliers, remove the tank cover O-rings. It is best to
replace all three O-rings at the same time. Lift the flapper valve to access
the O-ring underneath.
4.
Clean the O-ring grooves thoroughly.
5.
Press the new O-rings firmly in place. The O-ring Replacement Kit
PF2139* includes part numbers ST5023, flapper O-ring; ST5495, large
O-ring; and ST5496 (2), vent O-rings for use in this procedure. The kit
includes ST5504, basket O-ring, which should also be replaced at this
time.
6.
Install the tank cover.
* We recommend keeping a spare O-ring Replacement Kit on hand.
Contact Comco Customer Service and ask for part number PF2139.