Dixon Valve 50 TON RAM Complete Manual User Manual

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50 Ton Ram Instruction Manual

Internal Expansion of Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel Couplings

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Section 8

Slide the adapter(s) over the pull rod and into the
recess of the IX Master Plate. While holding the
adapter(s) in place with one hand, 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. While holding the adapter(s) and stem in place
with one hand, 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. 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.

Accurately measure the hose O.D. with a diameter
tape. Select the correct IX ferrule from the current
Dixon Price List 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 pocked is maintained during the
expansion process.

Slide the hose with the ferrule on over the IX plug
and shank until the ferrule contacts the shoulder of
the stem. Make sure you align the ferrule with the
second mark from

Step 8. Make sure the pocket

has been maintained.

Important! If there is insufficient pocket for the
rubber to displace into, damage may occur to the
stem, ferrule and / or hose.