7
Penberthy
SerieS N2/K2
Tubular gagecocKS
InstallatIon, operatIon and maIntenance InstructIons
8.2 reassembly
refer to the exploded parts drawing in
Section 11 for additional reference during
disassembly and reassembly of the gagecocks.
1. Prepare for installation of new packing by
cleaning all packing chambers and glands
of upper and lower gagecocks.
2. on Series K2 gagecocks, replace bonnet (20)
and bonnet nut (21) and tighten securely in
place.
3. Slip stem packing retainer (18) on stem.
4. install new stem packing (25) and stem
packing gland (19) on stem.
5. Thread stem assembly into gagecock by
turning clockwise until stem seats and then
back off one turn.
6. assemble stem packing nut (26) and tighten
in place.
7. assemble handwheel (28) or lever (261),
nameplate (163) (lower gagecock only) and
handwheel nut (30) on stem and tighten
securely in place.
8. replace glass packing nut (37), glass
packing gland (36) and new glass packing
(34) on each end of tubular glass (48).
9. loosen vessel coupling nut (13) of the upper
gagecock.
10. With upper gagecock turned (approximately
⅛ turn) counterclockwise from vertical,
insert one end of tubular glass (48) into
the stuffing box connection in the upper
gagecock to sufficient depth to insure
clearance of the lower gagecock.
11. rotate the upper gagecock clockwise to the
original position while holding the tubular
glass (48) in place with upward force to
insure its clearing the lower tubular glass
connection. check vertical alignment of
gagecocks.
12. Slide tubular glass (48) down into lower
gagecock stuffing box connection to a
positive stop.
13. Tighten vessel coupling nut (13) on upper
gagecock.
14. Tighten glass packing nut (37) on both upper
and lower gagecocks.
15. close both gagecocks by turning handwheel
(28) or lever (261) clockwise until stem
seats.
16. replace guard rods (40) if required.
refer to Section 6 for operation of the gagecock
when returned to service.
9 dIsPOsal at end OF useFul lIFe
Penberthy Series N2 and K2 gagecocks are
used in a variety of fluid applications. by
following the appropriate federal and industry
regulations, the user must determine the extent
of preparation and treatment the Series N2 and
K2 gagecocks must incur before their disposal.
a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) may be
required before disposal services accept certain
components.
Metal, glass and polymers should be recycled
whenever possible. refer to order and
relevant technical data sheets for materials of
construction.
10 telePhOne assIstanCe
if you are having difficulty with your Series N2
or K2 gagecock, contact your local Penberthy
distributor. You may also contact the factory
direct at (956) 430-2500 and ask for an
applications engineer. So that we may assist
you more effectively, please have as much of
the following information available as possible
when you call:
- Model #
- Name of the company from whom you
purchased the Penberthy Series N2 or K2
gagecocks
- invoice # and date
- Process conditions (pressure, flow rates, tank
shape, etc)
- a brief description of the problem
- Trouble shooting procedures that failed
if attempts to solve your problem fail, you may
request to return your Penberthy Series N2
or K2 gagecocks to the factory for intensive
testing. You must obtain a return authorization
(r.a.) number from emerson before returning
anything. Failure to do so will result in the unit
being returned to you without being tested,
freight collect. To obtain an r.a. number, the
following information (in addition to that above)
is needed:
- reason for return
- Person to contact at your company
- 'Ship-to' address
There is a minimum charge for evaluation
of non-warranty units. You will be contacted
before any repairs are initiated should the cost
exceed the minimum charge. if you return a
unit under warranty, but it is not defective, the
minimum charge will apply.
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