DIRECT STEAM KETTLES
PLUG VALVE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Daily After Use
Remove
1.Unscrew the retaining ring and remove it and the bottom washer.
2. Pull the valve plug straight up to remove from valve body.
3.Wash valve body, plug, washer and retaining ring with mild soap and water, and then rinse.
4. Leave assembly apart to air dry. | Valve Plug |
Care should be taken not to scratch, ding or dent the valve plug to prevent valve leakage.
If multiple kettles are in use, care should be taken to keep each plug separate and returned to its original valve body.
Valve Body
Install
1.Apply PetroGel lubricant to valve plug face.
2. | Holding the valve handle, slide the plug | Bottom Washer |
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| down into the valve body. |
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3. | Install the bottom washer, making sure | Retaining Ring |
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| to align the key with the groove in the |
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| valve plug. |
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4. | Install the retaining ring and hand tighten. | Fig. 4 |
If the valve is hard to open, then the ring has been overtightened.
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