Dixon 25 TON RAM User Manual SEC06

25 Ton Ram Operating Instructions

Section 6

Internal Expansion of Steel & Stainless Steel Stems

Dixon Valve & Coupling Company

800 High Street • Chestertown, MD 21620

ph: 800•355•1991 fax: 800•283•4966

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25 Ton Ram Instruction Manual Internally Expanded Steel & Stainless Steel Stems

(refer to Converting Swaging to Expansion section).
Before you begin make sure the ram is fully
retracted. Select the proper Pull Rod.

• For 1” thru 1 1/2” use Part Number

25RODSMALL

• For 2” thru 4” use Part Number 25RODLARGE
(note that picture is showing 25RODLARGE)

Screw the short threaded end of the rod into the face
plate of the 25IXATTACH.

Select the corresponding Adapter Plate (s) for the
size and type of fitting you are installing.

The 2” thru 4” adapters have two recesses. The small
diameter recess is to be used with stems having NPT*,
Victaulic or a plain end. The larger diameter recess is
used for stems with the “Heavy Duty/California Style”
end. * See note on page 4.

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Assuring that the recesses are facing outward towards
the operator, slide the adapter plate over the pull rod
until it reaches the base of the 25IXATTACH.
Tighten the set screws to secure the adapter.

Lubricate the I.D. of the stem with Crisco®
(recommended) or a high viscosity oil or
heavy duty grease.

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