Viking Johnson AquaFast OD63 Instrucciones De Instalación página 5

AquaFast Internal Component Replacement
All AquaFast Fittings are supplied factory – assembled and ready for use.
In the event that the user wishes to reuse the fitting then it will be necessary
to replace the resisters and grip ring. Failure to follow the instructions below
correctly could lead to potential product failure.
F G E
Replacement of Grip Ring and Resisters for AquaFast Coupling
1) It will be necessary to dismantle the fitting to enable the correct replacement of both the internal grip
ring (B) and the resisters (C). Prior to starting ensure the fitting is in a clean and dry work area.
2) Place the fitting on its side, loosen and remove all nuts and washers,
then slowly retract bolts (G) and remove end rings (A).
3) Remove Gripper rings (B) and all of the resisters (C) along with Intermediate rings (D). Ensure Gasket
(E) remains inside coupling body, re lubricate gasket (E) with suitably approved lubricant.
4) Insert new gripper ring (B) into the end ring (A) ensuring that both angled faces are
mating inside of each other correctly. Place one of the end ring & gripper ring assembly
on a flat surface, introducing the bolts such that the bolts are facing upwards.
5) Slide the resister (C) over the bolts with flattest face of the resister facing the end ring.
6) Slide the Intermediate ring (D) over the bolts with the thicker face facing upward towards the
gasket, ensure the resister (C) locates inside the bolt hole of the intermediate ring lugs.
7) Place the sleeve body (F) with gaskets (E) over the Intermediate ring.
8) Slide the second Intermediate ring with the thicker face facing the gasket.
9) Drop the resisters over the bolts with the flattest face facing the end ring.
10) Slide the other gripper ring and end ring assembly from Step 4 on top of the Intermediate ring.
11) Replace all washers and nuts and assemble until finger tight.
Replacement of Grip Ring and Resisters for AquaFast Flange Adaptor
1) It will be necessary to dismantle the fitting to enable the correct replacement of either the internal grip
ring (A) or the resisters (C). Prior to starting ensure the fitting is in a clean and dry work area.
2) Place the fitting with flange face down with the nuts and washers facing uppermost.
3) Loosen and remove all nuts bolts and washers & remove end rings (A).
4) Remove Gripper rings (B). and all resisters (C) along with Intermediate rings (D).
5) Ensure Gasket remains inside coupling body, re lubricate gasket (E) with suitably approved lubricant.
6) To reassemble place intermediate ring (D) over the bolts with the thicker
end facing towards the gasket inside the coupling body.
7) Replace and re position the resisters (C) over the bolts with the flattest end facing
uppermost locating the resister within the intermediate ring bolt hole.
8) Insert gripper ring (B) into the end ring (A) ensuring that both angled faces are mating against each
other correctly. Place end ring with grip ring inside, over the bolts on top of the intermediate ring.
9) Replace all washers and nuts and assemble until finger tight.
D C B A
Components of the
AquaFast Range Above:
A) End Ring
B) Gripper Ring
C) Resister
D) Intermediate Ring
E) Gasket
F) Fitting Body
G) Bolts
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