Dixon Valve 25 TON RAM Complete Manual - Manual (Page 63)

25 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Internally Expanded Steel & Stainless Steel Stems
customer service 800 • 355 • 1991 2 Section 6
Lubricate the O.D. of the small half (tapered end) of
the corresponding IX plug with Crisco®
(recommended) or a high viscosity oil or heavy duty
grease.
Slide the stem over the pull rod and into the recess of the
adapter plate with the connection side of the stem facing
the ram. Screw on (or slide) the IX plug, small end first,
onto the pull rod and into the shank of the stem. For 2” and
above screw the retaining nut on until it contacts the plug.
Note:
25RODLARGE is shown. Move the stem slightly to
allow for slack and hand tighten the plug or nut until it is
snug. Lubricate the rest of the O.D. of the plug.
Hint: When doing more than 1 hose assembly of the same
I.D. size take the time to screw the pull rod further into the
face plate of the
25IXATTACH. This will allow for a
shorter cycle time.
Accurately measure the hose O.D. with a diameter tape.
Select the correct IX ferrule from the DPL based upon
the hose O.D. just measured.
Note: Always measure both hose ends for accurate
ferrule selection.
Make sure the hose end is cut square. Slide the ferrule
over the hose until the turned over end of the ferrule
contacts the end of the hose. Place a mark on the hose
at the junction of the ferrule and hose. Move the ferrule
away from the hose end 1/4” and place another mark at
the junction of the hose and ferrule. This will ensure that
the proper rubber displacement or pocket is maintained
during the expansion process.
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