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2945 (A) Vertical Indicator Post – Changing the Lower Standpipe
1.
Loosen (2) ¾" – UNC Bolts (Items P-15) that retain the Telescoping Barrel
(Item P-16) to the lower Standpipe (Item P-17)
2.
Working in a safe manner lift off the entire top assembly (Items P-1
through P-16) from the Telescoping Barrel and Base Flange.
3.
Remove the Stem (Item P-12) and Crane Coupling (Item P-13) sub-
assembly.
4.
Loosen the ¾" – UNC Bolts that retain the Lower Standpipe to the Base
Flange.
5.
Remove the existing Lower Standpipe and set the new one into the socket
in the Base Flange.
6.
Securely tighten the bolts that were loosened in Step 4 (50-100 ft. lbs)
7.
Working safely, slide the entire top assembly over the new Lower
Standpipe.
8.
Tighten the (2) ¾" – UNC Bolts that retain the Telescoping Barrel to the
Lower Standpipe (Item P-15) – Tighten them securely enough to safely
maneuver the Post in the field.
9.
Remove the Wrench (Item P-1), the 3/8" – UNC Bolt (Item 11A) and the
eyebolt (Item P-10).
10.
Lift the assembly of the Top Section (Item P-4), Operating Nut (Item P-2),
Target Carrier Assembly (Items P-6 through P-8), etc. from the Telescoping
Barrel.
11.
If a longer Lower Standpipe has been installed it will be necessary to
procure a longer Stem. Slip the Crane Coupling (Item P-13) over one end
of the new Stem and cross drill a new, cotter pin hole through the new
stem.
12.
If the Lower Standpipe just installed is shorter than the one it replaced, the
Stem will have to be cut.
13.
Bolt the Base Flange of the sub-assembly that includes the Base Flange,
Lower Standpipe and Telescoping Barrel to the flange of the valve, using
the ¾" – UNC Bolts & Nuts provided by Kennedy Valve.
14.
Place the square socket in the Crane Coupling on the Stem & Coupling sub-
assembly over the 2" Square Nut at the top of the stem of the valve.
15.
See page F-4 of the Kennedy Valve Product Catalog and follow the
directions.
NOTE: Kennedy Valve does offer for sale Couplings to extend Stems.
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