Magnum Venus Plastech PATRIOT 1-1_4 PAT-LS-12270 - Manual (Page 27)

PAT-LS-12270 Series Fluid Section Manual
Rev. 01/2012 Page | 27
Torque Procedures:
Bolt & Nut Torque Procedure for Patriot Power
Head & Fluid Section
Tightening sequence should always be the across method. Tighten first nut or bolt to a
little more than hand tight, then jump to the nut or bolt directly across or opposite side
and tighten. Repeat this procedure thru a 3 step torque sequence minimum.
Power Head Tie Rod Nuts (3/8-24 UNF)
1) Torque to 5 to 7 ft.lbs.
2) Torque to 15 ft.lbs.
3) Torque to 23 ft.lbs.
Power Head to Fluid Section Tie Rods (3/8-16 UNC)
Apply removable thread locking compound to male thread.
Screw into Power Head and torque to approximately 20 ft.lbs.
Use Grade 5 bolts & lock washers to connect power head to fluid section.
Tighten to a final torque of 30 to 32 ft.lbs. using a 3 step procedure.
Fluid Section Socket Head Cap Screws (CS-06C-32) (3/8-16 UNC)
Tighten to a final torque of 32 ft.lbs., using a 3 step procedure.
Removable thread locking compound is optional.