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VAREC SERIES 220 ROOF MANWAY COVER
InstallatIon, operatIon and maIntenance InstructIons
OPERATION
1. To close and seal manhole cover,
lowercover onto base.
CAUTION
Do not drop cover onto base. Always control
lowering so insert and seating surface are not
damaged.
2. Swing yokes and wing nuts into slot of beam
or lugs.
a. For 18 inch and 20 inch models, tighten
single wing nut until unit is sealed.
b. For 24 inch through 36 inch models,
first tighten wing nuts finger tight.
Thentighten one-half turn each, working
around cover until unit is sealed.
CAUTION
Do not over tighten. Do not use wrench or any
other hand tool.
3. To open, loosen all wing nuts and swing
wing nut and yoke out of slots.
WARNING
• Allow any pressure to vent slowly when opening
cover by carefully backing off wing nuts.
• Wear appropriate gloves and/or breathing
apparatus if hazardous vapors are present.
4. Lift cover off base. Swing away and control
lowering to full open position.
INSTALLATION
1. The tank roof or digester cover must have
the appropriate flange installed for mating
with the manhole cover. See reference
drawing for drilling pattern. Locate
mounting flange with clearance for cover in
open position.
2. Remove manhole cover from shipping
container. Inspect cover, insert and seating
surface of base to verify surface is smooth
and unit will seat and seal properly. Verify
that all components are operable such as
wing nuts, yoke, hinge etc.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically inspect for freeness of operation.
Check wing nut and yoke threads. Check insert
and seating surface for wear or damage. Check
flange bolts and nuts for tightness.
The insert may be replaced if damaged.
Remove old insert and wipe groove clean.
Cut new insert 1" to 2" longer than old insert.
Work new insert into groove with flat board
and rubber mallet until seated. Trim overlap
so ends butt and close gap completely. Ensure
that the gasket is installed properly and seals
against the base seating surface.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When ordering replacement parts, specify
manhole cover by model number and size.
Identify replacement parts by item number,
description and material as shown on reference
drawings. Include part numbers wherever
possible.
REFERENCE DRAWINGS
C2121- 18" and 20" Series 220 manway cover
C2118- 24" - 36" Series 220 manway cover.
3. Orient the unit so the cover will have
clearance in the open position. Install as
follows:
a. For manholes with drilled bases: place a
suitable gasket on the mounting flange.
Place the manhole assembly on the
gasket. Install mounting hardware and
tighten uniformly.
b. For manholes with weld-type bases:
weld base to tank roof or adapter (by
others) using compatible welding rod.
Weld all around with a leak tight joint.
WARNING
Ensure that there are no combustible vapors in
the tank or atmosphere before welding.
Size code 18 20 24 30 36
Nominal pipe size inch (mm)
18 (450) 20 (500) 24 (600) 30 (750) 36 (900)
Insert, tallow treated flax 11408070 11408075 11408077 11408079 11408080
(
5
/
8" SQ X 64.5") (
5
/
8" SQ x 72.5") (
3
/
4" SQ x 78.0") (
3
/
4" SQ x 98.0") (
3
/
4" SQ x 117.0")
Wing nut A1441-004 A1441-004 A1441-004 A1441-004 A1441-004
Yoke B1117-004 B1117-004 B1117-004 B1117-004 B1117-004
Hinge pin B4318-105 B4318-205 B11886-105 B11886-305 B11886-505
Lug pin B11887-105 B11887-105 B11887-105 B11887-105 B11887-105