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FIELD INSTILLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR STYLE 3579
Kits Contents:
#160 (X2): 1/4"-20x1.5" Stainless steel socket head cap screw
#202 (X1): 1/2"-20 Stainless steel plug
#203 (X1): Stop bracket assembly
#206 (X1): 1/2"-20x1/2"Stainless steel hex head cap screw
Disassembly:
1. Move the elevation joint to a position a few degrees off vertical
2. Remove the plug (#202) from the uppermost hole on the inlet elbow (#2) using a ½" socket or wrench.
Refer to Figure 1.
3. Remove the permanent stop (#127) and lock washer (#170) from the middle hole on the inlet elbow
using a ¾" socket or wrench. Refer to Figure 1.
4. Inspect the area around the hole from which the permanent stop was just removed for any visible cracks or
damage. If cracks or damage are present it is recommended that the unit be returned to Akron Brass for repair.
5. If monitor looks acceptable after step 4, rotate elevation joint so that it is at 45° from vertical.
6. Proceed to remove both cap screws (#161) holding the elevation gear cover(#7) to the inlet elbow
casting, using a 3/16" Allen wrench.
Figure 1: Part Removal
STOP BRACKET SERVICE KIT
202
170
127
2
127151
#202
#160
161
7
#206
#203
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Summary of Contents for Akron 3579
- Page 1 4. Inspect the area around the hole from which the permanent stop was just removed for any visible cracks or damage. If cracks or damage are present it is recommended that the unit be returned to Akron Brass for repair.
- Page 2 Bracket Mounting: 1. Rotate the manual override wrench (#56) such that it is oriented on the elevation gear cap (#7) as shown in Figure 2 2. Place bracket assembly on top of elevation gear cover (#7) as shown in Figure 2. 3.
- Page 3 Figure 3: Bracket Attachment 7. Apply Permabond LM113 or Loctite 222 to the stop plug (#202), and insert into lower open hole in inlet elbow (#2) using a ½” socket or wrench as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4: Plug Installation 8.
- Page 4 Figure 8 remove the bracket and return to Step 1 to repeat installation. However, it is recommended to return the unit to Akron Brass for repair and evaluation if the initial installation is not successful. Figure 6: Upper Stop against Bumpers...
- Page 5 REVISED: 08/18 WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: We warrant Akron Brass products for a period of five (5) years after purchase against defects in materials or workmanship. Akron Brass will repair or replace product which fails to satisfy this warranty. Repair or replacement shall be at the discretion of Akron Brass. Products must be promptly returned to Akron Brass for warranty service.
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