Aster, Ntake, Alve – Hale Master Intake Valve User Manual
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M
ASTER
I
NTAKE
V
ALVE
suction tube extension and suction tube
mating surfaces.
NOTE: Use only
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/
16
-14 UNC X 4-¾ inches
long grade 5 zinc plated steel cap
screws,
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/
16
-14 UNC X 5-¼ inches long
grade 5 zinc plated steel studs and
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/
16
-
14 UNC zinc plated steel nuts to install
the Master Intake Valve and suction
tube to the suction tube extension.
NOTE: All cap screws, studs and nuts
must be locked in place using Loctite
#242 or equal thread sealing
compound.
NOTE: When the valve body is installed
make sure the valve disc is next to the
suction tube extension. The relief valve,
drain valve, air bleeder valve and
priming valve must be located on the
inlet side of the valve. When the Hale
MIV is properly orientated for installation
the gearbox will be located on the left
and the relief valve will be located at
the upper right. (See figure 3)
3. Apply a coating of Loctite #242 or equal
thread sealing compound and install the
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/
16
-14 UNC X 5-¼ inch long studs into
two holes of the suction tube extension.
Torque the studs to 40 lb-ft (54 N-m).
These studs are used to support the
valve and suction tube during
installation. The studs are installed in the
holes located at the 1 o’clock and 7
o’clock position on the suction tube
extension. (See figure 3)
4. Make sure the o-ring seals are seated in
the grooves on the valve body and coat
all sealing surfaces with a light coat of
general purpose grease.
5. Install the valve body and suction tube
over the studs taking care not to
damage the threads on the studs.
Apply a coat of Loctite #242 or equal
thread sealing compound and insert the
(8)
7
/
16
-14 UNC x 4-¾ inch long grade 5
zinc plated steel cap screws through the
holes in the suction tube and thread into
the holes on the suction tube extension.
DO NOT tighten the cap screws until all
Figure 3. Stud Placement for MIV Installation
STUDS PLACED IN
THESE HOLES
GEARBOX
RELIEF
VALVE
LOOKING INTO SUCTION TUBE FROM OUTSIDE PUMP
PANEL
STUD OR CAP
SCREW NOT USED
IN THIS HOLE
STUD OR CAP
SCREW NOT USED
IN THIS HOLE