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Instruction Manual
Inspect the balls carefully. If they are smooth,
round and free of deposits or pits, they are
suitable for continued use. Examine the ball
seat areas in the valve body (424). A magnifying
glass is recommended for this inspection.
The seat must be in near perfect condition for
continued use. Any visible imperfection on the
seating surface (pits, erosion, cracks) renders
the seat unusable thereby requiring replacement
of the valve body (424). If both the balls and the
seats are in good condition, then the length
of time between parts replacement may be
increased. If the balls and seats are severely
damaged, then the length of time between parts
replacement should be shortened. Carefully
clean any parts to be reused. If any chemicals
are used in the cleaning process, ensure that
they are compatible with the process liquid.
B. Reassembly
(Refer to Figure 10)
:
1. Drop the balls (422, 421) into the valve body
(424). Drop ball stop (420) into place making
sure that side with O-ring groove is facing up.
Install new O-rings (419) on both ends of valve
body.
Note:
To assure a tight, leak free seal, new O-rings
should be used each time the check valves are
disassembled.
2. Screw the correct end of the check valve
assembly into the liquid end (hand tight only)
trapping a new O-ring between the liquid
end and the check valve assembly.
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!
THE END OF THE CHECK VALVE
THAT IS SCREWED INTO THE
PUMP HEAD IS DIFFERENT FOR THE SUCTION AND
DISCHARGE CHECK VALVES. REFER TO FIGURE 10 FOR
PROPER ASSEMBLY ORDER. IF CHECK VALVE CARTRIDGES
ARE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
WILL OCCUR: (A) IMMEDIATE SEVERE DAMAGE TO PUMP
MECHANISM, (B) NO PUMPING, (C) REVERSE PUMPING
ACTION (FROM DISCHARGE LINE INTO SUCTION LINE).
3. If metallic check valve, screw the coupling
(445) onto the check valve assembly, trapping
a new O-ring (419) between the coupling and
the check valve assembly. If plastic check
valve, position the union end (445) onto the
correct end of the ball guide. Slip the union
nut (435) over the union end and screw tightly
(hand tight only) onto the ball guide.
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!
4.3.5 Oil Strainer Replacement
Refer to Figure 8.
Over time, the oil strainer (670) which screws into
the refill valve body (660) can become fouled or
clogged. It should therefore be replaced yearly
and is included with the check valve parts in the
RPM Kit. If the strainer becomes clogged more
frequently than once a year (which is extremely
unlikely), it can be ordered separately.
Since the oil must first be drained from the pump
casing, it is a good idea to schedule strainer
replacement with oil replacement.
1. Drain oil as described in the above “Oil
Replacement” section of this manual.
2. Unscrew the strainer (670) from the refill valve
body (660).
3. Clean any debris from the strainer cavity in the
valve body.
4. Screw a new strainer into the refill valve body.
5. Refill pump casing with recommended oil as
described in the “Oil Replacement” section.
SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE