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Western SL Double-Acting Ram Seal Kit Installation guide

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DOUBLE-ACTING RAM SEALS
Lit. No. 48521, Rev. 00 1 May 1, 2009
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lubricate O-rings before assembly.
2. Assemble gland components as shown, then
lubricate.
Inner
Backing
Ring
Outer
Seal
Wear
Ring
Seal Position
Gland
Back-Up Ring
Wiper
Seal O-Ring
Wear Ring
3. Remove piston from rod and assemble piston
components as shown.
4. Assemble gland to threaded end of rod. Do not
slide gland over cross hole in rod.
5. Reassemble piston to rod and tighten nut to
100–120 ft-lb.
6. Assemble O-ring into groove on rod. Use tape or
other protection on threads.
7. Apply bead of medium-strength threadlocker all
around threads of gland.
8. Lubricate piston seals and inside of cylinder.
9. Press rod assembly into cylinder and tighten gland
to 30–40 ft-lb.
Gland
Rod
Groove in Rod
Nut
Piston
Cylinder
DOUBLE-ACTING RAM SEALS
Lit. No. 48521, Rev. 00 2 May 1, 2009
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so altered without reference to illustrations or specifi cations used.
Printed in U.S.A.
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