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Fig 3
Fig 1
Packing
Nut
Fig 2
Fig 4
Packing
Nut
X34 Yard Hydrant
Linkage Adjustment
To increase or decrease handle tension.
If the Handle does not “snap” closed approximately 3”
from the head casting upon turning off the hydrant,
follow the instructions to adjust the linkage and handle
tension.
Linkage adjustment can be made with the water supply
on by tightening the Packing Nut enough to hold the
hydrant closed.
To increase the Handle tension:
•
With the Handle in a closed position, loosen the
Set Screw in the side of the Pivot. Fig 1
•
Lift the Handle to the desired position and reset
the Set Screw. Fig 2
•
The Handle, at the end of the closing stroke,
should "snap" closed against the Head Casting.
Fig 2
To decrease the Handle tension:
•
Lift the Handle part way open and loosen the
Set Screw in the side of the Pivot. Fig 3
•
Lower the handle to the desired location and
reset the set screw. Fig 4
•
The handle, at the end of the closing stroke,
should "snap" closed against the Head Casting.
Fig 4
X34
“Snap”
Closed
Linkage
Set
Screw
“Snap”
Closed
Linkage
Set
Screw
Rev 08/10 Form No.TMYH-7.103
