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X34 Yard Hydrant
Plunger Replacement
Rev 06/10 Form No.TMYH-12.103
If rocks or other debris are believed to have settled in
the Valve Body, causing the Plunger not to seat
properly, follow these instructions for inspecting or
replacing the Plunger:
1.
Shut off water supply to hydrant.
2.
Loosen the linkage Set Screw. Fig 1
3.
Loosen, do not remove, the Packing Nut. Fig 1
4.
Remove head casting using two pipe wrenches,
one on head casting and the other on the pipe.
Fig 2
5.
Remove operating rod by gripping pipe with vice
grips and prying upward.
DO NOT attach vice
grips to brass stem. Damage to stem may
cause leakage around packing nut.
Fig 2
6.
Turn on water and allow to flow and flush the
casing.
7.
Examine plunger for damage and replace if
necessary. Fig 3
7a Remove plunger from operating rod with
either pipe wrenches or vise grips.
7b Install new Plunger
#10108 - Fig 3
8.
Apply a small amount of Silicone grease to
plunger to aid the reinsertion into hydrant. (Do
not use petroleum based grease).
9.
Insert operating rod assembly in hydrant using a
mallet or block of wood. Tap rod assembly until
plunger is seated in the valve body.
10.
Reinstall head assembly.
11.
Adjust linkage so handle will snap closed at very
end of closing.
Fig 1
Fig 3
Packing Nut
Set Screw
Blue Head
Assembly
Pipe
Operating Pipe
(Wrench Location)
Head Casting
(Wrench Location)
Brass Stem
Fig 2
Plunger
Operating
Rod
Pipe
Valve
Body
