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11. Unscrew the connecting nut (11) from the sheath (13)
12. Examine a new low pressure seat (7). One side is flat and one side has a molding dimple. Press the low
pressure seat into the end of the poppet (8) such that the flat side of the seat is facing outward and it is
flush with the poppet (see Fig. 15).
13. Place the spring (9) over the shaft of the poppet. Insert the poppet, threaded end first, into the threaded
side of the valve body (see Fig. 16a). Press the valve body against the work surface to expose the
threaded end of the poppet. Thread the connecting nut (11) onto the poppet (see Fig. 16b).
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14. Attach an 8mm socket to an inch-pound torque wrench. While holding the head of the poppet with an
8mm wrench, tight the connecting nut to 10 inch-pounds (see Fig. 17).
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Fig. 15 – LP Seat Installed in Poppet
Fig. 16 – Installing Poppet into Valve Body
Fig. 17 – Torque Nut to Poppet
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