TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
3-19 4 INCH GATE VALVE ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
INSPECTION
1. Gate Valve
Examine valve for dirt or grit.
Foreign matter between
Wash all foreign matter from the
the gate (1) and the
valve.
groove (2) will prevent
the valve sealing
properly.
Examine the mating faces (3) for
Replace valve if damaged.
damage.
Examine packing box for
Replace if faulty.
evidence of water leakage.
2. Gaskets
Replace.
3. Coupling halves
Examine flat mating faces for
Replace a coupling if too
damage.
damaged.
Examine camlock faces for
Replace if damaged.
damage.
Examine camlock arms on
Replace if damaged or
female coupling.
missing.
Remove and discard all gaskets.
Replace gaskets.
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