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M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
CAUTION
·
Do not tear or otherwise damage coupling
gaskets during installation. If coupling
gaskets are damaged, piping connections will
leak.
·
Do not pinch or pull coupling gaskets
off-center while installing coupling
halves. If coupling gaskets are damaged
or moved out of position, piping
connections will leak.
NOTE
There are two types of handles. The
newest type of handle is shown.
(1)
Install coupling gasket (1) on pipe (2).
(2)
Position V18 BULK DELIVERY VALVE
(3) on pipe (2).
(3)
Hold V18 BULK DELIVERY VALVE (3)
in place and position coupling gasket (1)
over connection of valve and pipe (2).
(4)
Hold V18 BULK DELIVERY
VALVE (3) in place and install
two coupling halves (4) on
coupling halves (4) on coupling
gasket (1) with screws (5) and
nuts (6).
(5)
Install coupling gasket (7) on V18
BULK DELIVERY VALVE (3).