Elkhart Brass Copperhead 8593-IV User Manual
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• Ensure the bearing break is lined up with the slots in the handle
adapter. The handle may be installed such that the valve rotates
clockwise or counter-clockwise to open. The direction of rotation is
controlled by the installation of the stop plate. Take care to ensure
the stop plate is installed with the desired rotation. (see Figure 4)
• Install the handle assembly with the valve lever in the proper
orientation for the closed position; notice the valve lever may be
oriented in 45 degree increments. (see Figure 3)
• Install the washer and hex bolt that hold the handle assembly to the
valve actuator shaft, apply Loctite® #242 thread lock or equivalent.
(see Figure 2)
The following steps outline how to remove a valve gear actuator.
• Position the valve in the fully closed position
• Remove the socket head cap screws that attach the gear case
cover to the gear case; also remove the gear case cover. (see
Figure 14)
Figure 14
Socket Head
Cap Screws
Gear case Cover