TM 5-3895-374-24PSECTION 20BULLETIN 20.96 RRELIEF VALVE INSTRUCTIONSDISASSEMBLY(1)Remove valve bonnet.(2)Measure and record the length of extension ofthe adjusting screw.(3)Loosen the adjusting nut and rotate theadjusting screw counter-clockwise until thespring pressure is released fully.(4)Remove the cap, retainer disc, spring andpoppet, from the valve body. Clean and inspectall parts for wear or damage and replace Ifnecessary.REASSEMBLYSimply reverse the procedure outlined underdisassembly If the valve has been removed from thepump for inspection, be sure to replace in the sameposition. The bonnet should point towards the suctionport.PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTThe pressure setting on any relief valve supplied on apump should be adjusted and/or checked for setting onindividual applications as the valve is supplied with aspring that is adjustable within a given pressure range.To check the setting place a pressure gauge In thedischarge line between the pump and discharge gatevalve Slowly close the gate valve until full bypasspressure is obtained This pressure should be greaterthan the normal operating pressure If not, It can beIncreased by turning the relief valve adjusting screwInward until the desired setting is achieved After therelief valve has been set, the locking nut can betightened and the bonnet can be re-assembled.When ordering relief valve springs, be sure to state themaximum operating pressure required.Model KK230REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTITEMNAME OF PARTNO.1BODY2POPPET3SPRING4RETAINER DISC5ADJUSTING SCREW6ADJUSTING NUTITEMNAME OF PARTNO.7CAP8BONNET9GASKET (IPORT)10GASKET (CAP)11GASKET (BONNET)page C12 -5
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