Val-Matic 1/2-3 Well Service Air Valve With Dual Port Throttling Device - Manual (Page 6)

REASSEMBLY
All parts must be cleaned and gasket surfaces
should be cleaned with a stiff wire brush in the
direction of the serrations or machine marks.
Worn parts, gaskets and seals should be
replaced during reassembly.
All parts must be cleaned and gasket surfaces
should be cleaned with a stiff wire brush in the
direction of the serrations or machine marks.
Worn parts, gaskets and seals should be
replaced during reassembly.
1. Apply Loctite 242 to guide bushing threads
(9) and thread bushing into baffle (3). Insert
float shaft into float (5).
2. Lay seat (4) over inverted cover with the
raised rubber bead directed toward cover.
3. Install float assembly and baffle over seat.
Carefully center baffle so that float is
centered in seat opening. The use of a light
source under the seat opening may assist
during this procedure. Secure baffle with
retaining bolts (8) at 10 ft-lbs.
4. Assemble gasket (6) and cover (2) over bolt
holes in body (1).
5. Insert lubricated bolts (7) and tighten to the
torques listed in Table 3.
6. Place valve back in service. Slowly open the
inlet isolation valve.
Size Torque (ft-lbs)
5/16” 11
3/8” 19
7/16” 30
1/2" 45
5/8” 93
Table 3. Valve Bolts Torques
Replace parts if worn or damaged. During
reassembly, tighten flange bolts with the “Max.
Torque” values given in Table 1.
PARTS AND SERVICE
Parts and service are available from your local
representative or the factory. Make note of the
valve Size and Model No. located on the valve
nameplate and contact:
Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corp.
905 Riverside Drive
Elmhurst, IL 60126
PH: 630 / 941-7600
FAX: 630 / 941-8042
A sales representative will quote prices for parts
or arrange for service as needed.
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