Dixon 25 TON RAM User Manual SEC08

25 Ton Ram Operating Instructions

Section 8

Product Updates

& Notes

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company

800 High Street • Chestertown, MD 21620

ph: 800•355•1991 fax: 800•283•4966

www.dixonvalve.com

ENGINEERING BULLETIN

PRODUCT UPDATE

Date: October 28, 1997

Part Number: IXM40, 2 ½" Internal Expansion Male Stem

Update: Use M011-384 Thread Adapter for assembly

Reason: Possible thread collapse during expansion process

In order to prevent possible thread collapse on IXM40's during installation, it is
recommended that a female threaded adapter be installed prior to installation. The
adapter part # is M011-384. Following is the procedure for installation:

1. Lubricate stem ID and small end of expansion plug.

2. Thread M011-384 onto threads of IXM40 hand tight ONLY!

3. Slide stem over pull rod thread adapter end first.

4. Seat M011-384 onto OUTER recess of 25ADAPT250.

5. Follow normal IX procedure.

6. When the assembly is removed from the pull rod, remove M011-384 and
clean the stem ID of excess lubricant.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Phil Kimble in our
Engineering Department.