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Instruction Manual FS140 and FS100 - 6115... / 6116...

6.1 Servicing the packing gland

6.1.1 Replacing the packing gland

Empty the silo

Move the slide plate (20) to the "CLOSED"

position

Unscrew side cover (50)

Undo screws (90) on pressure part (80)

Remove pressure pad (70) from the side or

towards the rear

Remove the seals (60).

Fit new seal elements 20x15xl (60)

Attach side seal elements 20x15x38 (61, 53)

and fit side cover.

Tighten the screws on thrust piece (80),

retighten if any leaks occur

6.1.2 All-round gasket in valve opening (optional)

When the all-round gasket starts to become less efficient, it can be adjusted by tightening the screws. Tighten

them by turning each of them half a revolution as equally as possible.

Replacing the gasket:

Move the slide valve to the “OPEN” position

The bottom flange must be easily accessible

Loosen the screws holding the clamping

plates (130, 135, 140), but do not remove

them as this will cause the clamping plates to

fall out

Remove the gasket 145)

Fit new gasket; it must be flush with the slide

plate (20)

Tighten the screws with the sealing rings

Actuate the slide valve once a month to check

it.

JAUDT FS140-6115 Series User Manual

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