Nor-Cal Linear Gate Valve - Manual (Page 10)

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IV. Seal Plate Assembly / Pins Bearing
1.5”—21”
A. Tools and Materials Required:
1. Allen Wrench Set
2. Arbor Press
3. Punch
4. Hammer
5. Wrenches (Box or Open)
6. R-R Pliers
7. Vacuum Grease
8. IPA
9. Latex Gloves
B. Procedure 4” – 21”
1. Actuate valve to gate Open position.
2. For safety, remove air to actuator.
3. Remove bolts that hold Bonnet Actuator Assembly to body. For Quick-Clamp
Bonnet, undo the clamp.
4. Pull out the Bonnet Actuator Carriage Assembly.
5. Using a punch and hammer, remove the pin that holds the Upper Linkage to the
Lower Linkage-Upper Linkage of Strongback. (Three washers and an R-Ring should be recovered)
Note: If the pin does not move, flip the assembly over and try from the other side.
Caution: Be careful not to bend the Upper Linkage; the use of a wooden
block for support is recommended)
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FIGURE 8: LINKAGE REMOVAL
HAMMER
WOODEN BLOCK
PUNCH
LOWER LINKAGE
UPPER LINKAGE
LOWER LINKAGE - STRONG-
BACK