Installation

3.Slowly open the main fluid valve.

a.Place the hose end (with no dispense valve connected) into a container for waste oil.

b.Secure the hose in the container so it will not come out during flushing.

c.If you have multiple dispense positions, first flush the dispense position farthest from the pump and work your way toward the pump.

4.Slowly open the shut-off valve (B) at the dispense position. Flush out a sufficient amount of oil to ensure that the entire system is clean; then close the valve.

5.Repeat Step 4 at all other positions.

Installing Meter (FIG. 4

)

1. Relieve pressure, page 9.

a32

31

ti10983a

FIG. 4

2.Slide the swivel boot (32) back, over the hose, small end first, to access the swivel fitting (a).

3.Apply thread sealant to the male threads of the hose fitting. Thread the hose fitting into the meter swivel (31). Use two wrenches to tighten securely (FIG. 4).

Make sure you let the sealant cure to the manufac- turer’s recommendations before circulating fluid

through the system.

Installing Tube Extension (FIG. 5)

b

20

a

c

ti10615A

FIG. 5

NOTICE

Do not use PTFE tape or thread sealant on threads of extension tube (20). This could cause the fitting to leak.

1.

a.Loosen nut (a) until it is completely off tube threads.

b.Thread extension (20) into housing (b) until it bottoms out.

c.Align extension (20) with meter housing and handle (c).

d.Firmly tighten nut (a).

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