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090140 REV5 2021/12/15 877.582.3569 1
MAINTENANCE & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
For
DIXON
5500 SERIES
API RACK COUPLER
For Sales & Service Contact
dixonvalve.com
USA:
Dixon Bayco USA
Chestertown, Maryland
Phone: 410-778-2000
Fax: 410-778-4702
Toll Free: 800-355-1991
E-mail: dixonbayco@dixonvalve.com
Canada:
Dixon Group Canada Limited
Mississauga, Ontario
Phone: 905-673-5999
Fax: 905-673-2454
Toll Free: 877-963-4966
E-mail: isales@dixongroupcanada.com
Mexico:
Dixva, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Monterrey, N.L
Phone: 01-800-00-DIXON (34966)
Fax: 01-81-8354-8197
E-mail: contactenos@dixonvalve.com.mx
Europe:
Dixon Group Europe Ltd
Preston, England
Phone: +44 (0)1772 323529
Fax: +44 (0)1772 314664
E-mail: enquiries@dixoneurope.co.uk
Asia Pacific:
Dixon (Asia Pacific) Pty Ltd
Wingfield, South Australia
Phone: +61 8 8202 6000
Fax: +61 8 8202 6099
E-mail: enquiries@dixonvalve.com.au
090140 REV5 2021/12/15 877.582.3569 2
5500 Series API Rack Coupler Model Numbers
5500G............ FKM GFLT SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500B............ FKM B SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500E ............ EPDM SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500F............. FLUOROSILICONE SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500BL.......... BAYLAST SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500K............ FFKM SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500H............ HIFLUOR SEALS, ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500G-L ........ FKM GFLT SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500B-L ........ FKM B SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500E-L......... EPDM SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500F-L......... FLUOROSILICONE SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500BL-L...... BAYLAST SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500K-L ........ FFKM SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500H-L ........ HIFLUOR SEALS, ALUMINUM LOCKING HANDLE
5500G-SS ...... FKM GFLT SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500B-SS....... FKM B SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500E-SS....... EPDM SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500F-SS....... FLUOROSILICONE SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500BL-SS.... BAYLAST SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500K-SS ...... FFKM SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500H-SS ...... HIFLUOR SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE
5500G-SSL.... FKM GFLT SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500B-SSL .... FKM B SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500E-SSL .... EPDM SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500F-SSL..... FLUOROSILICONE SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500BL-SSL.. BAYLAST SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500K-SSL.... FFKM SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500H-SSL.... HIFLUOR SEALS, STAINLESS STEEL LOCKING HANDLE
5500G-SH...... FKM GFLT SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500B-SH...... FKM B SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500E-SH...... EPDM SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500F-SH ...... FLUOROSILICONE SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500BL-SH.... BAYLAST SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500K-SH...... FFKM SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
5500H-SH...... HIFLUOR SEALS, SHORT ALUMINUM HANDLE
090140 REV5 2021/12/15 877.582.3569 3
5500 SERIES API RACK COUPLER
Item
#
Description
Part #
5500B
5500E
5500F
5500G
5500BL
5500K
5500H
5500B-L
5500E-L
5500F-L
5500G-L
5500BL-L
5500K-L
5500H-L
5500B-SS
5500E-SS
5500F-SS
5500G-SS
5500BL-SS
5500K-SS
5500H-SS
5500B-SSL
5500E-SSL
5500F-SSL
5500G-SSL
5500BL-SSL
5500K-SSL
5500H-SSL
5500B-SH
5500E-SH
5500F-SH
5500G-SH
5500BL-SH
5500K-SH
5500H-SH
1
Body
341933
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Shaft
391876
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Cotter Pin
112307
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Sleeve Assembly
400764
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
Valve Assembly
400739
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6A
Nose Seal Assy -
FKM B
400741
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
6B
Nose Seal Assy -
EPDM
400745
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
6C
Nose Seal Assy -
F/SILICONE
400746
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
6D
Nose Seal Assy -
FKM GFLT
400742
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
6E
Nose Seal Assy -
BAYLAST
400743
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
6F
Nose Seal Assy -
FFKM
400767
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
6G
Nose Seal Assy -
HIFLUOR
400769
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
7A
Bearing Assembly -
FKM B
400747
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
7B
Bearing Assembly -
EPDM
400751
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
7C
Bearing Assembly -
F/SILICONE
400752
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
7D
Bearing Assembly -
FKM GFLT
400748
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
7E
Bearing Assembly -
BAYLAST
400749
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
7F
Bearing Assembly -
FFKM
400766
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
7G
Bearing Assembly -
HIFLUOR
400770
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
8
Bearing Washer
112601
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
Locking Plate
112589
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10A
Handle
341937
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
10B
Handle Lockable
Assy
400740
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10C
Stainless Steel
Handle
112627
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10D
Handle SS lockable
Assy
400765
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10E
Short Handle
341941
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
Spacer
391142
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
12
Cotter Pin
111563
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
13
Interlocking Cam
112147
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
14
Torsion Spring
112149
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
15
Latch
112240
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
16
Release
391875
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
17
Release Washer
112602
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
18
Bail
341935
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
19
Bail Pin
112619
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
20
Bail Spring
112150
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
21
Shoulder Screw
112621
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
22
Lock Nut
112620
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
23
Comp. Spring
112617
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
24
Set Screw
112622
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
25
Dust Ring
112173
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
26
Sleeve Lock
112625
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
27
Shoulder Screw
112626
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
28A
O-Ring 208, FKM B
112603
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
28B
O-Ring 208, EPDM
112611
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
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1
-
-
-
-
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1
-
-
-
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28C
O-Ring 208,
F/SILICONE
112613
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-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
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-
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1
-
-
-
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28D
O-Ring 208, FKM
GFLT
112605
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-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
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1
-
-
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1
-
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28E
O-Ring 208,
BAYLAST
112607
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-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
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1
-
-
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-
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1
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1
-
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28F
O-Ring 208, FFKM
112643
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-
-
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1
-
-
-
-
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1
-
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-
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1
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1
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1
-
28G
O-Ring 208, HIFLUOR
112653
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
29
INSIDE SHAFT
WASHER
112159
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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API RACK COUPLER –5500 SERIES
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5500 Series API Rack coupler Sub-assembly Components
*Items are optional PTFE U seals. When the U seals are added to the coupler, they isolate the main rubber seals from the liquid being
conveyed, thereby increasing the longevity of the rubber seals. Contact Dixon for kit numbers.
Item #
Description
Part #
Q’ty
4
Sleeve Assembly
400764
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4.1
Sleeve
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1
4.2
Sleeve Insert
-
1
4.3
Sleeve Pin
-
3
4.4
Grip Nail
-
2
4.5
Tag
-
1
5
Valve Assembly
400739
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5.1
Poppet
341934
1
5.2
Bend Link
112151
2
5.3
Bend Link Pin
391141
2
5.4
Washer
112602
2
5.5
Cotter Pin
110721
2
5.6
Drive Link
112148
1
6
Nose Seal Assy
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
-
6.1
Nose Piece
391877
1
6.2
O-Ring 349
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
1
6.3
Nose Seal
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
1
6.4
Dust Felt Ring
112174
1
6.5*
U-Seal 349
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
1
7
Bearing Assembly
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
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7.1
Bearing
341936
1
7.2
O-Ring 208
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
1
7.3
O-Ring 216
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
2
7.4*
U-Seal 208
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
1
7.5*
U-Seal 216
See Dixon website for kit
numbers
1
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These instructions and recommendations are provided to ensure proper operation and long service
life of the Dixon 5500 API rack coupler. Parts are identified by the item numbers on the assembly
drawing and part list.
SUGGUESTED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
1. MONTHLY INSPECTION
Visual inspection of the API rack coupler operation can be done while the API rack coupler is still
on the loading arm. All safety precautions that apply to the use of the API rack coupler must be
followed.
While the API rack coupler is still on the loading arm, visually examine the API rack coupler for any
worn or damaged parts, such as the body (1), sleeve (4), handle (10), bail (18), poppet (5.1), nose
seal (6.3), interlocking cams (13), latch (15), flange bolts, etc, or any other condition that may affect
the operation of the API rack coupler.
Examine the API rack coupler to make sure that the API rack coupler functions well. See Clause 3
in Section “INSTALL API RACK COUPLER TO LOADING ARM” for procedures.
Check the handle (10) for free and easy movement of the opening and closing cycle. Operation of
the handle (10) normally requires limited effort. If operating the handle (10) involves stronger force,
it implies the need to clean and possibly replace the shaft bearing (7) and the shaft (2).
During service time when the line is filled with liquid product, visually check for evidence of
leakage, especially through the shaft seals (7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 28), nose piece seals (6.2, 6.5),
nose seal (6.3) and the flange gasket. Any evidence of leakage means there is a need for further
maintenance.
2. YEARLY INSPECTION
For yearly inspection, the API rack coupler should be removed from the loading arm. See Section
“DISMANTLE API RACK COUPLER FROM LOADING ARM”for procedures of how to dismantle
the API rack coupler from the loading arm. See Section “DISASSEMBLY” for procedures of how to
disassemble the API rack coupler for further maintenance.
It is recommended that all seals (6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4,7.5 and 28) should be inspected every
12 months. Replace any worn or damaged seals. See Section “REPLACE SEALS” for
procedures.
It is recommended that the valve assembly should be inspected every 12 months. Check the bent
links (5.2), and poppet (5.1) carefully to make sure that there is no permanent deformation, wear,
cracking, or any other damage. Check the bent link pins (5.3) carefully to make sure there is no
permanent deformation such as bending and cracking. Replace any deformed, worn or damaged
parts in the valve assembly. See Section “REPLACE VALVE ASSEMBLY AND PARTS”for
procedures.
Warning: Deformed bent link pins (5.3), drive link (5.6) and bent links (5.2) may cause leakage
through poppet seals. Further service will lead to cracks and breakage, which will cause a
complete failure of the API rack coupler.
Visually examine the shaft (2) every 12 months for significant dirt accumulation that could cause
shaft seal leakage. Visually examine the shaft (2), bearing washer (8), handle (10) and shoulder
screw (21) for wear and damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
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Warning: If the shoulder screws (21 and 27) break, this can cause the poppet to be left in partially
open position which may cause spill. Replace the shoulder screws (21 and 27) when they show
sign of wear or damage.
Visually examine the nose piece assembly every 12 months for significant dirt accumulation that
could cause nose piece seal leakage.
Visually examine the body (1), sleeve (4), interlocking cams (13), latch (15) and torsion springs
(14) for wear or damage every 12 months. Check the interlocking cam groove on the sleeve (4) for
wear and damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Warning: If there is significant wear on the interlocking cam groove of the sleeve (4) or the
interlocking cams (13), replace the sleeve (4) or interlocking cams (13) immediately. Failure to
replace these parts can cause failure to interlock the API rack coupler.
3. SEAL REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that seals should be replaced with appropriate API rack coupler seal kit every 2
years, or at the first evidence of leakage. See Section “REPLACE SEALS” for procedures.
4. OVERHAUL
It is recommended that a complete overhaul of the API rack coupler should be performed every 4
years, or at the first evidence of leakage. Complete overhaul would involve seal inspection and
replacement, valve assembly inspection, inspection of body (1), sleeve (4), shaft (2), interlocking
cams (13), latch (15) and springs (14, 20). Replace any worn or damaged parts immediately. See
corresponding sections for procedures.
CAUTION! WHEN THE API RACK COUPLER POPPET (5.1) IS UNDER PRESSURE, THE
HANDLE (10) OF THE API RACK COUPLER MAY ROTATE VIOLENTLY.
PERSONAL INJURIES MAY RESULT IF THIS PRECAUTION IS NOT TAKEN.
INSTALL API RACK COUPLER TO LOADING ARM:
Warning: Read and understand this instruction manual before starting installation.
1. Check the API rack coupler to make sure that there is no damage.
2. Secure the loading arm. Align the TTMA 4” flange of the API rack coupler to the loading arm
end flange with TTMA 4” gasket. Insert two bolts into the top bolt holes on the flanges and
hand tighten the bolts first. Install the remaining six bolts and tighten all the bolts.
3. Make sure that all other devices for the loading arm are properly installed and ready for use.
Make sure that there is no liquid product in the line. Snap the API rack coupler onto an API
adapter. Check the followings:
•Make sure that the nose ring of API adapter is locked by the five interlocking cams (13) of
the API rack coupler.
•Make sure that the sleeve (4) moves fully forward to the outlet of the API rack coupler.
•If the sleeve (4) is in place, check the interlock by pulling back the API rack coupler or
bending the API rack coupler sideways without triggering the release (16). The API rack
coupler should be locked tightly.
•If the API rack coupler is locked tightly, fully rotate the handle (10) to the open position.
Make sure that the handle (10) can rotate freely and the poppet (5.1) of the API rack
coupler can push the poppet of the API adapter to the open position.
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•When the poppet (5.1) of the API rack coupler is in the open position, try to trigger the
release (16) to make sure that the sleeve (4) is locked by the interlocking cam surface of
the handle (10).
•Rotate the handle (10) to fully closed position. Trigger the release (16). The sleeve (4)
should move back and five interlocking cams (13) should unlock the nose ring of the API
adapter. The API rack coupler should be able to be removed from the API adapter.
•If there are problems with any of the above, see the following section to dismantle the API
rack coupler from the API adapter and remove the API rack coupler from the loading arm.
See Section “DISASSEMBLY”for further instructions of how to disassemble the API rack
coupler to inspect individual parts. Contact the factory if it is a new API rack coupler.
DISMANTLE API RACK COUPLER FROM LOADING ARM:
Warning: Read and understand this instruction manual before starting installation. Make sure that
there is adequate personal protection all the time when dismantling the API rack coupler from the
loading arm.
1. Shut off all working devices. Drain the loading arm. Dismantle the API rack coupler when it
is clean and dry.
2. Secure the loading arm from movement and support the API rack coupler. Make sure that
the API rack coupler is fully closed.
3. Loosen the bolts on the TTMA flange of the API rack coupler. Leave the two top bolts on
and remove the remaining six bolts first. And then remove the two top bolts.
4. Remove the API rack coupler from the loading arm. Remove the TTMA gasket between the
flanges.
REPLACE VALVE ASSEMBLY AND PARTS:
Note: Valve assembly (5) and parts can only be replaced when the API rack coupler is off the rack.
The design of the Dixon API rack coupler shaft (2) makes it easy to remove the valve assembly
from the API rack coupler as a whole. This makes it easy to replace the whole valve assembly (5)
or any individual part of the valve assembly (5). There is NO need to remove the bent link pins (5.3)
from the bent links (5.2) while the valve assembly is still in the API rack coupler.
Warning: Carefully handle the poppet (5.1) without damaging the sealing surface when replacing
valve assembly or parts. Even the smallest scratches on the sealing surface can cause leakage.
1. When the API rack coupler is off the rack, DO NOT remove the handle shoulder screw (21)
and lock nut (22) from the handle (10) yet same as the shoulder screw (27) and lock nut of
sleeve lock (26). When API rack coupler is closed, remove the shaft cotter pin (3) from the
shaft (2) by using pliers.
2. Defeat the interlock manually or use an API adapter nose ring so the sleeve (4) can move
fully forward to the outlet of the API rack coupler.
3. Turn the handle (10) to open the API rack coupler.
4. Pull out the shaft and handle assembly with locking plate (9), dust O-ring (28), bearing
assembly (7), bearing washer (8), while inside shaft washer (29), valve assembly (5) and
spacer (11) will fall free of the shaft (2).
5. Inspect all parts of the valve assembly (5) and replace any damaged parts. When
reassembling the valve assembly, make sure the bent links (5.2) and the drive link (5.6) are
assembled in the same orientation as shown in the valve assembly figure.
6. Assemble the shaft and handle assembly with sleeve lock (26), locking plate (9), dust O-ring
(28), bearing assembly (7) and bearing washer (8) to the body (1). Assemble the inside
shaft washer (29), drive link (5.6) and the spacer (11) before pushing the other end of the
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shaft (2) into the shaft end pocket on the body (1). Pay attention to the orientation of the
valve assembly.
7. Rotate the handle (10) to fully closed position. Install the shaft cotter pin (3) onto the shaft (2).
8. Check the API rack coupler with an API adapter to make sure all components are
assembled properly.
REPLACE SEALS:
Warning: Carefully remove and install parts without damaging any sealing surfaces when
replacing seals. Even the smallest scratches on the O-Ring groove or other sealing surface will
cause leakage.
REPLACE SHAFT SEALS IN STUFFING BOX
Note: While the API rack coupler is off the rack, shaft seals (7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 28) can be
replaced using the method described here.
1. Follow Step 1 to 4 from “REPLACE VALVE ASSEMBLY AND PARTS”.
2. To remove bearing assembly (7), unscrew the lock nuts (22) and remove the shoulder screw
(21) from the handle (10) and shoulder screw (27) from the sleeve lock (26). Remove the
handle (10) from the shaft (2) followed by the sleeve lock (26), locking plate (9), dust O-ring
(28), the bearing assembly (7) and bearing washer (8).
3. Remove the O-rings (7.2, 7.3) and the u-seals (7.4, 7.5, optional) from the bearing assembly
and make sure not to damage the bearing (7.1) or scratch sealing surfaces.
•If the bearing (7.1) is good, thoroughly clean the bearing (7.1) to remove any debris, oil
and grease. Lubricate NEW O-Rings (7.2 for inside groove and 7.3 for outside groove)
and install into the grooves. If u-seals (7.4, 7.5) are ordered, lubricate NEW u-seals (7.4
for inside groove and 7.5 for outside groove) and install into the grooves. Handle the u-
seals (7.4, 7.5) carefully and make sure not to damage.
•If the bearing (7.1) is already damaged or has scratches on the sealing surfaces, replace
the bearing assembly with a NEW bearing assembly, which includes the bearing (7.1),
the inside O-Ring (7.2), the outside O-Ring (7.3), the inside u-seal (7.4, optional) and the
outside u-seal (7.5, optional).
4. Install bearing washer (8) into the shaft (2) followed by the bearing assembly (7) and dust O-
ring (28) make sure it is greased, locking plate (9), sleeve lock (26) and then the handle
(10). Align the sleeve lock (26) and handle (10) to the shaft (2) holes and insert the shoulder
screws (21 & 27) then tighten the lock nuts (22).
5. Push the end of the shaft to the body through the inside shaft washer (29), drive link (5.6)
and spacer (11). At this instance the bearing assembly is also getting in to the stuffing box of
the body. Push the shaft assemble shaft (2) end to the shaft pocket on the body (1). Pay
attention to the orientation of the valve assembly.
6. Rotate the handle (10) to fully closed position. Install the shaft cotter pin (3) onto the shaft (2).
7. Check the API rack coupler with an API adapter to make sure all components are
assembled properly.
REPLACE THE SEALS ON THE NOSE PIECE
Note: Nose piece seals, including O-Ring (6.2), nose piece dust ring (6.4) and optional u-seal (6.5),
can only be replaced when the API rack coupler is off the rack.
1. Follow Step 1 to 4 from “REPLACE VALVE ASSEMBLY AND PARTS”.
2. Remove the nose piece assembly, which includes the nose piece (6.1), nose seal (6.3), O-
Ring (6.2), nose piece dust ring (6.4), u-seal (6.5, optional). Remove and clean the
compression springs (23).