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2-121. GROOVED PIPE COUPLING REPLACEMENT (CONT)
2
Remove coupling halves and gasket.
b. Installation
1
Apply thin coat of silicone lubricant to gasket lips and outside of gasket.
2
Place gasket over end of connection, being sure it doesn't overhang end of connection.
3
Aline ends of two connections. Slide gasket to center position between grooves. No portion of gasket should
overhang grooves.
4
Place coupling halves over gasket, making sure keys are in grooves.
5
Install two bolts. Place nuts on bolts and hand-tighten.
CAUTION
Overtightening nuts may cause gasket to pinch. Tighten nuts only until
coupling halves are firmly together (metal-to-metal).
6
Tighten nuts alternately and equally until coupling halves are firmly together.
2-122. PRIMING KIT REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Use With
Reverse Osmosis Block Assembly
Tools
General Mechanic's Automotive
Tool Kit, item 10, appendix B
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