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STEP 20: PREPARE FILL RISER FOR VALVE INSERTION <br /> IMPORTANT: Inspect the riser pipe for any foreign <br /> material , Over spray from tank relining or any internal <br /> burrs inside of pipe must be removed prior to Installa- <br /> tion. Failure to have an unobstructed riser pipe may <br /> prevent proper installation or operation of the valve. <br /> Thoroughly clean top of riser pipe. <br /> STEP 21 : REMOVE ELASTIC SAND <br /> Remove the elastic band securing the float to the valve <br /> body. The float will move into an outward position. <br /> STEP 22: INSERT DROP TUBE <br /> Make sure the upper O-Ring gasket is under the flange <br /> of the inlet tube. Hold the float down against the valve <br /> body and slowly insert the drop tube overfill valve into <br /> the riser pipe, Do not force valve into the riser pipe, If Figure r'3 <br /> any obstruction or foreign matter interferes with Make sure that the float is aligned along the length of <br /> smooth insertion of the valve, the riser pipe must be the tank. The length of the tank can easily be deter- <br /> cleared. mined by locating other manholes or pump boxes that <br /> are installed around other tank fittings. Look into the <br /> WARNING drop tube and align the deflector with the length of the <br /> Failure to follow the assembly tank. <br /> and installation Instructions or <br /> use of excessive force to insert Far testable rno-&& only: Unthread the socket adap- <br /> the OPW 71 SO will VOID THE tar assembly from the inlet tube (a 3/8" square drive <br /> WARRANTY. extension will attach to the socket adaptor, secure all <br /> tools to ensure they don't fall into the tank or valve) and <br /> Difficulty in removing the existing ensure float and poppet move freely when socket adap- <br /> fill tube (if there is one) means tar assembly is pulled on. When looking down into the <br /> there may be an obstruction in the upper tube ensure poppet is visible when socket adap- <br /> riser pipe. Look for burrs, deform tar is pulled and resets properly when socket adaptor is <br /> mations, excess tank lining rnateri- released. See page 17 for full testing details. If poppet <br /> al or other projections that may does not actuate freely take appropriate steps to correct <br /> interfere with easy insertion of the before proceeding. <br /> OPW 71 SCI. The 71 SO is designed <br /> for insertion into schedule 44 pipe, If figure 22 CAUTION: No obstruction in the tank can be within <br /> schedule 80 pipe has been used for the 14" from the center of the riser pipe or the valve <br /> riser, the 71 SO cannot be installed . If seamed pipe has may not operate properly (See Figure 24). <br /> been used, the internal weld bead may interfere with <br /> the OPW 71SO and prevent installation . If the OPW STEP 24; ALIGN VALVE <br /> 71 SO won 't slip in easily DON? FORCE IT! Damage to Install the OPW Jack Screw Kit and a 4" NPT nipple to <br /> the valve may result if excess force Is used . Examine the lock the valve In place, Refer to the Installation instruc- <br /> riser pipe carefully; determine the nature of the obstruc- tions supplied with the Jack Screw Kit. Fortestable <br /> tion; take appropriate steps to remove It, models ensure that the socket adaptor is aligned so <br /> It does not interfere with tha jack screw kit. (see F€g � <br /> STEP 23: CHECK INSTALLATION ure 24A). Install the Rotatable Product Adaptor (Refer <br /> Insert the drop tube all the way Into the tank until the to Installation Instructions supplied with the Product <br /> flange and gasket seat onto the top of the Face Seal Adaptor.) Make sure that the valve does not rotate <br /> Adaptor. The float will swing out into the operating while tightening the adaptor by observing the position <br /> position as it passes Into the tank. of the deflector, The valva must remain aligned along <br /> the laneSith nt the tank as in Step 23 . niapeat this stcp <br /> as necessary to assure proper valve alignment. <br /> 14 <br />