TM10-6640-216-13&P
5-5. REMOVE/lNSTALL GATE VALVE.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit, Item 1, Appendix B
Materials/Parts Required
Teflon Tape, Item 46, Appendix E
REMOVAL
1.
Turn off Electrical Power.
a.
Turn the WATER PUMP switch located above the sink, to the OFF position.
b.
Open circuit breaker CB16 located in the panel board assembly.
c.
Open water faucet to relieve water pressure from the system.
2.
Remove Gate Valve. (Figure 5-1).
a.
Disconnect pipe union joints and remove piping and gate valve.
b.
Disconnect pipe from both sides of gate valve and remove defective gate valve.
c.
Clean teflon tape from gate valve and pipe.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install Gate Valve. (Figure 5-1).
a.
Apply teflon tape, to male fittings. Be sure to wrap teflon tape in same direction of pipe
thread.
b.
Install pipe on both sides of new gate valve and connect pipe union joints.
c.
Check gate valve for proper operation.
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