DISASSEMBLY
INITIAL SETUP
TM 10-4610-232-34
2-42. BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH ACTUATOR (LOWER SECTION). This task covers: (MODEL WTA-060 ONLY)
a. Disassembly.
b. Repair.
c. Reassembly.
Tools, see TM 10-4610-232-12, Appx B,
Sec Ill, Ref Code (No.):
Tool Kit, General Mechanics Automotive (1)
Arbor Press (4)
Pliers, Retaining Ring, External (4)
Pliers, Retaining Ring, Internal (4)
Equipment Condition:
ROWPU shutdown. Butterfly valve and upper
section of valve actuator removed
(para. 4-47, TM 10-4610-232-12).
General Safety Instructions:
Tool, Valve Actuator (10)
WARNING
Materials/Parts:
Tape, Antiseize (Appx B, Sec II. Item 67)
Preformed Packings (TM 10-4610-232-24P)
Observe specific Warnings in the text.
a. Refer to Figure 2-49 and disassemble the lower section of the actuator valve to the extent indicated.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble spring and piston assembly (9) to a greater extent than
directed below. The spring is very powerful. If released, it can cause injury or death.
b. Attach and secure the valve actuator tool to cylinder cover (1) with the socket head screw located in the center of
the tool.
NOTE
The bent end of wire retainer fits into the hole in cover.
c. Using the valve actuator tool, turn the cylinder cover counterclockwise to push the end of wire retainer (2) out of
the slot in cylinder (11). Continue turning until wire retainer (2) can be removed from cover (1).
WARNING
When removing actuator tool there may be spring tension on cover, which may cause
injury.
d. Remove the valve actuator tool.
e. Remove cover (1). Preformed pecking (3 and 4) will come off with the cover.
WARNING
The snap ring is under pressure. Remove with care to avoid injury.
f. To remove snap ring (5), use arbor press to apply pressure to cap (6).
g. Cap (6) and teflon bearing (7) can now be removed.
WARNING
Do not disassemble spring and piston assembly. Further disassembly of spring and
piston assembly can release spring tension with explosive force, causing possible
serious injury or death to personnel.
h. Remove snap ring (6).
i. Push spring and piston assembly (9) upward from bottom of cylinder (11) until completely removed.
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