Carter

Option X Valve connector assembly

Maintenance manual
Table of contents
Description Page

1.0 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Safety equipment and procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Maintenance safety alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.0 Equipment description and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.0 Repair instructions for Option X (47576) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.0 Illustrated parts list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Figure 1 – Remote pilot connection option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.0 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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 Maintenance, overhaul, & test instructions
Eaton’s Carter Brand Hydrant Valve X Pilot

1.0 Introduction 1.2 Maintenance safety alerts

This manual furnishes detailed instructions covering the Maintenance safety alerts related to the repair of the
maintenance and overhaul of Eaton’s Carter brand outlined product will be noted in this publication. Each alert
47576 Valve-Connector assembly. will be boxed and will contain a point of caution.
Note: SM47576 is a supplemental manual and is intended Example:
to be used in conjunction with SM60554, SM61524, Caution: Please follow for your safety guideline and be
and SM61654. aware of the safety of others.
Note: This manual is created to be an aid while repairing
equipment pertaining to this manual. This is not a 2.0 Equipment description and operation
replacement for applicable site safety guidelines or other 47576 Valve-Connector assembly (Hydrant Valve Option X) is
site procedures. installed within the main valve body of Eaton’s Carter brand
hydrant pit valves. A normally closed valve stem in the
1.1 Safety equipment and procedure
assembly is mechanically opened by a 64230 or 64280 quick
•• Wear approved personal protection equipment at all disconnect remote actuator, which allows the hydrant pit
times. Protective clothing, gloves, eye protection, etc. valve to become active. Once the actuator is deactivated or
should be used pursuant established guidelines of the removed from the valve connector, the valve will be allowed
applicable establishment or governing agencies to return to the normally closed position.
•• Handling and disposal of hazardous waste should comply
with local and national governing agencies
•• Have fire extinguishing equipment on hand at all times
•• Follow all safety guidelines applicable prior to working on
any equipment
•• Conduct maintenance at your own risk

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Eaton’s Carter Brand Hydrant Valve X Pilot

3.0 Repair instructions for Option X (47576) 3. Leaving the short piece of hose in place, turn the
valve over with the top down into a drain pan to
3.1 Disassembly remove fuel trapped inside the valve
Tools: ½” SAE wrench or socket, O-ring pick, drain pan and 4. Wipe off the area around the pilot to prevent debris
special tool T221790 from falling into the hydrant valve upon removal.
Using a ½” wrench remove the two bolts and
Note: The following instructions assume that the hydrant
washers securing the pilot to the hydrant valve
valve assembly has been removed from service and is
located in a shop area where all necessary tools and
equipment are available.

1. Relieve trapped pressure from the hydrant valve by

placing a shop towel over the pressure equalization
poppet and depressing it

5. Remove the connector and two O-rings

Caution: Residual pressure may be present in the valve.

Take precautions to prevent injury.

2. Depress the main poppet and insert a small piece of

rubber hose to hold it open

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Eaton’s Carter Brand Hydrant Valve X Pilot

6. Using tool T221790, remove the valve stem assembly 3.2 Inspection
from housing
•• Clean all parts and inspect for damage or excessive wear
and replace as required
•• It should be noted that valve stem assembly is not
repairable. The valve stem seat is a bonded seal and is
not replaceable
•• Ensure all sealing surfaces are free of damage and debris
has been completely removed prior to reassembly
•• Connector should not present excessive wear. If
excessive wear is observed then it is recommended
to replace this item. Measure the outside diameter in
regions with greatest wear.
Minimum O.D. 0.60” (15.24 mm)
3.3 Assembly
•• Assembly is accomplished in the reverse order
as disassembly
•• Install all replaceable O-rings and apply a light coating
of petroleum jelly as needed to reduce the possibility of
damage to O-rings during installation
•• Replace valve stem assembly and tighten no more than
what can be applied with the special tool by hand
•• Using other tools to gain additional leverage for a tighter
fit is not required
•• Install O-ring over valve stem assembly
•• Replace the connector, two washers, and two bolts.
Torque bolts to 120 inch-lbs. (138 cm-kg)
•• Remove the small piece of hose holding the poppet open
on the hydrant valve
•• Test valve as recommended in service manual SM60554,
SM61524 or SM61654

7. Remove O-ring from valve stem assembly and

discard O-ring

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Eaton’s Carter Brand Hydrant Valve X Pilot

4.0 Illustrated parts list

Table 1.  Remote Pilot Connection Option X

Fig Item Part number Description Qty. Per Assy.

1 1 GF35308-330 Screw, Hex Head 2

1 2 GF960-516 Washer 2
1 3 221791 Connector 1
1 4 M25988/1-012 O-ring 1
1 5 MS29513-114 O-ring 1
1 6 47574 Valve stem assembly 1
1 7 201201-014 O-ring 1

Figure 1.  Remote Pilot Connection Option X

5.0 Troubleshooting

Table 2.  Troubleshooting

Failure Check

1 Fuel leaking externally between shaft and connector. O-ring item 4 is no longer sealing between connector and shaft.
2 Fuel leaking externally between connector and hydrant valve. O-ring item 5 is no longer sealing between connector and hydrant valve
lower housing.
3 Hydrant valve remaining pressurized when pilot is not actuated “hot pit”. Valve Stem Assembly and/or O-ring item 7 is leaking or main valve
needs repair. Ensure O-ring is seated properly. Refer to SM60554,
SM61524 or SM61654 for additional hot pit related failures.

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