6.3.3
Hold
the
rod
(11)
with
the
pliers
and
rotate
it
counter
‐
clockwise
to
remove
it
from
the
level
switch.
6.3.4
Normally
it
is
not
necessary
to
remove
the
displacer
assembly
from
the
rod.
If
required,
loosen
the
lock
nut
(10)
and
unthread
the
displacer
assembly
from
the
rod.
6.3.5
Follow
instructions
in
Section
6.1
and
6.2
to
remove
and
disassemble
the
switch
and
pivot
body.
6.3.6
Use
the
5/8"
wrench
and
rotate
the
spring
cap
(4)
counter
clockwise
to
remove
it
from
the
body
(7).
Care
should
be
taken
no
to
lose
the
spring
(5)
and
spring
guide
(6).
6.3.7
Push
the
threaded
end
of
the
cone
(14)
through
the
body.
6.3.8
Using
an
o
‐
ring
pick
or
small
screwdriver
remove
the
O
‐
ring
(8)
form
the
body.
7.0
REPAIR
AN
ASSEMBLY
REFER
TO
THE
SWITCH
DATA
SHEET
FOR
REPLACEMENT
PART
NUMBERS
TOOLS
REQUIRED:
7/16",
5/8",
&
7/8"
open
end
wrench
or
adjustable
wrench
3/16"
and
1/8"
Allen
wrenches
needle
nose
pliers
pliers
safety
solvent
silicone
based
o
‐
ring
lubricant
7.1
Using
an
appropriate
safety
solvent,
clean
all
parts.
7.2
Inspect
the
I.D.
of
the
transverse
rod
bore
in
the
pivot
body
(13)
and
the
O.D.
of
the
transverse
rod
(16)
for
corrosion
and
excessive
wear.
The
surface
of
the
bore
and
the
ramp
on
the
transverse
rod
should
have
a
mirror
like
appearance.
Replace
any
worn
or
damaged
parts.
7.3
Examine
the
push
rod
(17)
for
corrosion
and
excessive
wear.
Ensure
that
the
tip
is
still
pointed.
Replace
any
worn
or
damaged
parts.
7.4
If
the
level
switch
has
a
stainless
steel
displacer
assembly,
it
should
be
free
of
dents,
cracks
or
holes.
7.5
Re
‐
install
the
wear
rings
if
removed.
7.6
Install
the
push
rod
into
the
switch
assembly
and
the
transverse
rod
into
the
pivot
body.
Both
should
move
freely.
NOTE:
Care
should
be
taken
not
to
lose
these
pieces
while
handling.
7.7
Thread
and
tighten
the
switch
assembly
(2)
into
the
pivot
body.
7.8
Install
the
body
O
‐
ring
(8)
into
the
body
(7).
7.9
Thread
the
replacement
pivot
(13)
onto
the
pivot
body
and
tighten.
