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2.3.6 Assembly of Storage Assemblies. (Continued)
k. Push cam arms on 4 inch female coupling half (5) (attached to gate valve) forward to open position.
CAUTION
To prevent leakage, close both cam arms at the same time.
Do not strike cam arms to close. Damage to couplings could result.
NOTE
When installing gate valve on reducing tee, make sure two 6 inch ends on tee are
at right angles to stem on gate valve.
l. Connect 4 inch female coupling half (5) (attached to 4 inch gate valve) to male coupling half (4).
Close cam arms.
m. Place reducing tee/gate valve assembly at point where junction with 10-mile hoseline segment is
expected.
Figure 2-22. Final Assembly of Storage Assembly.
CAUTION
To prevent leakage, close both cam arms at the same time.
Do not strike cam arms to close. Damage to couplings could result.
n. Connect 4 inch x 10 foot hose assembly (Figure 2-22, 3) to female-to-female elbow (2) on 20,000
gallon pillow tank (1). Close cam arms.
o. Connect additional 4 inch X 10 foot hose assemblies (3) as necessary to reach reducing tee/gate
valve assembly.
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