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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects Operating Instructions These products are designed to operate as Dry Disconnect cam and groove couplings. They are to be used in place of standard cam and groove couplings when it is desired to prevent product from spilling from the fittings upon disconnect.
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects Disassembly 1. Remove MAIN GASKET from BODY. If MAIN GASKET is a PTFE Encapsulated style, it is acceptable to leave the MAIN GASKET in place. 2. Insert a BLANK ADAPTER (an adapter end from a DBA style Dry Disconnect Adapter) into the coupler and close the CAM ARMS.
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects e. If you are unable for any reason to remove the SEAL CYLINDER, depress the SEAL CYLINDER back into the BODY and re-secure the BLANK ADAPTER using the CAM ARMS. Never allow a partially disassembled unit to remain unattended.
DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects Reassembly Prior to reassembly, inspect all components for damage especially scratches to the sealing surfaces. Pay close attention to the BODY, POPPET, SEAL CYLINDER, STUFFING BOX, and main SHAFT. If you are re-using any seals, inspect them to make sure there are no cracks or locations showing wear.
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects 8. Press new guide BUTTONS into the outside diameter of the SEAL CYLINDER and apply a liberal coating of grease to the SEAL CYLINDER outside diameter. - If unit uses a PTFE NOSE SEAL, insert that NOSE SEAL into the end of the SEAL CYLINDER.
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects 20. Insert the GROOVE PIN into the hole in the LEVER until it has gone past the gap in the LEVER and into the hole on the opposite side of the LEVER. Do not hammer the pin into place at this time. 21.
DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects 31. While holding the coupler BODY firmly, push the LEVER towards the open position and allow the coupler to open itself using the spring force against the SEAL CYLINDER. The coupler should ‘snap’ to the open without delay and the SEAL CYLINDER movement should remain in contact with the POPPET movement.
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects 8. Remove all pressure from the coupler and remove from the water. 9. Install a Dry Disconnect Adapter equipped with a plug in its threaded end. Make sure both CAM ARMS are closed and locked. 10.
DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects Repair Kits Repair Kits for 3" Cam and Groove Dry Disconnect Couplers (DBC Series) All Seals Base Kit Size Repair Item Description Additional Description O-Ring Stuffing Box to Cam Shaft O-Ring Stuffing Box to Body O-Ring Seal Cyl to DBCX1...
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects DBC62 Seal Cyl Alum & Bushing Viton Buttons Main Gasket DBCX1 Gasket Main Cam & Buna-N Groove Gasket DBCX2 Gasket Main Cam & Viton Groove Gasket Link, Yoke and Stem Sub Assy Clevis Pin Cotter Pin DBCXX Stem Link...
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DBC 3" Series Dry Disconnects Dixon Bayco Warranty For complete warranty information, please refer to the latest Dixon catalog. DBC 3" SERIES 877.582.3569...