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4-19. 4-INCH GATE VALVE MAINTENANCE.

(9) Install gasket (29) in flanged coupling (30).

NOTE

Ensure dust cap and plug chains are positioned at bottom of flanged coupling during assembly.

(10) Position flanged coupling (30) and gasket (31) on valve body (15). Install eight bolts (28), washers (27),

lockwashers (22), nuts (23) and dust plug (26).

(11) Position flanged coupling (17) and gasket (16) on body (15). Install eight bolts (18), washers (19),

lockwashers (24), nuts (25) and dust cap (20).

g. Installation. Connect gate valve to water tank filler/discharge elbow.

4-20. GROUND CLOTH MAINTENANCE.

Unit maintenance on the ground cloth is limited to replacement. The ground cloth must be replaced when badly torn,

frayed or it contains many large punctures.

4-21. REPAIR KIT MAINTENANCE.

Unit maintenance on the repair kit is limited to replacement of missing or damaged components. Inspect sealing clamps

for missing plates, gaskets, wing nuts, and bent or stripped threaded rods. Inventory the repair kit to determine if parts

are missing.

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4-22. REMOVING EQUIPMENT FROM SERVICE.

To prepare the equipment for storage, perform preparation for movement procedures contained in paragraph 2-10.

Make sure all water is removed from water tank, fittings, and accessories.

4-23. STORAGE.

Storage area must protect the equipment from weather extremes. Temperature range for equipment in storage is -25

to 125 (-31 to 51.7 ).

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