TM 5-3895-374-24-2SECTION 20BULLETIN 20.95 RRELIEF VALVE INSTRUCTIONSDISASSEMBLY(1)Remove valve bonnet{2) Measure and record the length of extension of the adjustingscrew.(3) Loosen the adjusting nut and rotate the adjusting screwcounter-clockwise until the spring pressure is released fully.(4) Remove the cap, retainer, disc, spring and poppet, from thevalve body. Clean and Inspect all parts for wear or damageand replace If necessary.REASSEMBLYSimply reverse the procedure outlined under disassembly. If thevalve has been removed from the pump for inspection, be sure toreplace In the same position. The bonnet should point towardsthe suction port.PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTThe pressure setting on any relief valve supplied on a pumpshould be adjusted and/or checked for setting on Individual ap-plications as the valve is supplied with a spring that Is adjusta-ble within a given pressure range.To check the setting place a pressure gauge In the dischargeline between the pump and discharge gate valve. Slowly closethe gate valve until full bypass pressure is obtained. This pres-sure should be greater than the normal operating pressure Ifnot, it can be increased by turning the relief valve adjustingscrew inward until the desired setting is achieved. After the re-lief valve has been set, the locking nut can be tightened andthe bonnet can be re-assembled.When ordering relief valve springs, be sure to state themaximum operating pressure required.REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTITEM NO.NAME OF PART1BODY2POPPET3SPRING4RETAINER DISC5ADJUSTINGSCREW6ADJUSTING NUTITEM NO.NAME OF PART7CAP8BONNET9GASKET (PORT)10GASKET (CAP)11GASKET (BONNET)(page 3 - 898)
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