Ransburg MMA-303 Direct_Ind Charge Atomizer A12870 - Manual (Page 90)

MMA-303 Direct/Indirect Charge - Maintenance
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Tighten fully using a torque wrench with a
1/2” (13mm) socket and torque to 15-20 lbs•in
(1.7-2.3 Nm) after valve is down.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
(Cont.)
Valve Extraction
Valve Extraction
QUICK RELEASE COLLET REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT (Mounting Manifold As-
sembly)
If collet or O-rings become damaged, they
can be removed and replaced. To remove
the collet, use a flat blade screwdriver or nee-
dle nose pliers. If using the screwdriver, lift
collet with fingers and place screwdriver blade
under the head. Pry up in several places if
necessary until removed. If using the pliers,
grasp the head between the inside and out-
side diameter and pull straight out or by pull-
ing with a rocking motion.
Remove the O-ring with a plastic pick device.
Do not scratch or nick the sealing surfaces.
To replace O-ring and collet, lubricate the O-
ring with petroleum jelly and insert into hole
and make sure it lies flat on its seating sur-
face. Align the collet with the hole and push
straight in. Some collets are tighter than oth-
ers by design and may require a rocking mo-
tion while pushing.
Fiber Optic Cable Removal/Replacement
Removal
Remove the fiber optic nut and fitting from the
knuckle. Loosen the fiber optic transmitter
using the removal tool (78279-00) on the fiber
optic nut. Push while twisting on the fiber
optic cable from the cascade side of the
knuckle until the connector nut (black) of the
transmitter is visible. Loosen the connection
nut and pull the fiber optic cable out of the