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1. Position the gasket on the plate making sure that the recess
in the gasket at the bleed passage location is up. When the
proper side is up, the gasket code number will be visible in
the bleed passage area. Correct end-to-end position is also
important for a proper groove fit and fluid access to the flow
diverter. (See Figures 15 & 32.)
2. Make sure that the tabs of the SUPERLOCK gaskets are
lined up with the slots in the gasket groove of the plate.
1. Install double-sided tape in the center of the gasket
groove. Use continuous strips. Do not contaminate the
tape surface.
2. Do not overlap tape strips as this will cause leakage in
that area.
3. Install Teflon such that bleed ports (notches) in each section
in rubber core are installed in the up position.
4. Install plates per the assembly drawing that is received with
the unit.
5. Check top surface of Teflon and gasket seal surface for
cleanliness.
6. Install all bolts and tighten the unit (snug tight only).
7. Refer to page 30 for tightening sequence.
8. Tighten unit in 1/16 in. increments to ensure even
compression of gaskets.
9. Tig hte n to ma xi mum dime nsi on as shown on
assembly drawing.
Installing SUPERLOCK
®
Snap-In Gaskets
SUPERLOCK gaskets are covered under Tranter’s
U.S. Patent #4995455.
Installing Teflon Encapsulated Gaskets and Unit Assembly
NOTE: Refer to page 24 when using mixed gaskets.
CAUTION: On units operating in excess of 200 psig,
the tightening dimension is to equal or approach the
minimum dimension.
10. Single side hydrostatic test to design pressure shown on
assembly drawing.
11. Double side hydrostatic test to test pressure shown on
assembly drawing.
12. If unit leaks during either of the above tests, run 150°F to
170°F hot water for one hour. Let the unit cool and tighten
to average dimension as shown on assembly drawing using
same increments as in step 8.
13. Re-conduct the hydrostatic test.
14. If unit still leaks, mark plate and area of leakage.
15. Disassemble unit and check gasket and seal surface for
defects, especially at the leakage sites. If no apparent defect is
found, apply an even thin layer of “Teflon TFE Pipe Thread
Sealer,” furnished by McMaster Carr (www.mcmaster.com,
part #4538K1), to Teflon gasket at leakage site.
16. Retighten unit using same procedure as listed above.
17. Re-conduct the hydrostatic test.
18. Unit should not seal. If unit is still leaking, contact
the factory.
3. Insert each tab inside its corresponding slot and push firmly
until the tab locks into the slot. Make sure that each of the
porthole tabs (located in the bleed port area towards the
middle of the plate) is also snapped into its slot.
NOTE: Refer to page 24 when using mixed gaskets.
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