Replace Drain Valve on 1120 and 1140 Skimmers
Employee Bulletin #0588
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| 1. Drain Water From Filter Tank | 2. Using a very sharp knife (x-acto), reach inside tank and cut off tip of valve that protrudes from the bottom. |
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| 3. Take new drain valve and install o-ring as shown. Lubricate with a non-petroleum jelly lube. | 4. Use special tool or "dowel" and place inside drain valve as shown. |
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| 5. Place drain valve and "O" ring assembly with special tool inserted into valve recess hole on bottom of tank. | 5a WARNING- Make sure valve handle is not behind the stop pegs of the valve recess hole. Keep valve handle to the outside of the stops. |
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| 6 Using a hammer, hit the end of the special tool or dowel. The flanged tip should snap into place. It may take 2 or 3 hits. | 7 Rotate valve to insure freedom of operation and that it hits the stops provided. Put cap and gasket on and por enough water into into filter to cover drain. Rotate drain valve and check for leaks. |