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GAS KETTLES
PLUG VALVE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Daily After Use
Remove draw-off valve plug for cleaning (Fig. 3).
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
.
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.
Install draw-off valve plug.
1. Apply PetroGel lubricant to valve plug
face.
2. Holding the valve handle, slide the plug
down into the valve body.
3. Install the bottom washer, making sure
to align the key with the groove in the
valve plug.
4. Install the retaining ring and hand tighten.
If the valve is hard to open, then the ring has been
overtightened.
Fig. 3
Valve Plug
Valve Body
Bottom Washer
Retaining Ring