Step 7:\u00a0<\/strong>Ref. Fig. 5<\/strong>: Place the seals over the flange lip which is located on existing plumbing. DO NOT PLACE SEALS ON VALVE\u00a0***VERY IMPORTANT STEP***<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you put the seals on the valve<\/span> instead of the flange<\/span>, it will leak immediately after installing.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Step 8:\u00a0<\/strong>Ref. Fig 6. and Fig. 7<\/strong>: With gate closed apply a thin even coat of supplied lubricant (Molykote 111) to entire surfaces on both sides of gate. DO NOT OVERLUBE. The packet is good for a repeat application – save in a sealed plastic bag.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/drainmaster.com\/rv\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DM-Instructions-Figure5.jpg” alt=”Drainmaster Instructions Figure 5″ title_text=”DM-Instructions-Figure5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/drainmaster.com\/rv\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DM-Instructions-Figure67.jpg” alt=”Drainmaster Instructions Figures 6 & 7″ title_text=”DM-Instructions-Figure6&7″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Step 9<\/strong>: Ref Fig. 8<\/strong>: Separate pipe flanges and insert Drain Master\u00a0with gate closed<\/span><\/strong> making sure the seals are in their correct position\u00a0on the flanges.<\/span><\/strong> See Step 7. Rotate the valve to align the four bolt holes with the flange holes and insert the four new bolts and nuts.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/drainmaster.com\/rv\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DM-Instructions-Figure8.jpg” alt=”Drain Master Instructions Figure 8″ title_text=”DM-Instructions-Figure8″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/drainmaster.com\/rv\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/DM-Instructions-Figure9.jpg” alt=”Drain Master Instructions Figure 9″ title_text=”DM-Instructions-Figure9″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Step 10:\u00a0<\/strong>Ref.\u00a0Fig. 9:<\/strong> Install four bolts and nuts and\u00a0hand tighten till the valve is seated snug with no gap between the body and the flanges<\/strong>. Use 7\/16″ Sockets\/spanners –\u00a0a Torque wrench is highly recommended. Torque from nuts side only<\/strong>,\u00a0\u00bc turn at a time, in a crisscross pattern. Progressively increase Torque to\u00a010 inch lbs. If you’re valves won’t open or close, this is due to overtightening 99% of the time.<\/strong><\/p>\n As a generic guideline 1 turn beyond finger tight equates to approx. 10 inch. lbs and 1\u00a0\u00bd turns aprox. 15 inch lbs – tightening beyond that risks stressing and\/or cracking.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row module_class=”btn-inline” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Click the button below for a pdf\/manual of the full instructions.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/drainmaster.com\/rv\/dm28-drain-master-installation-instructions” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Drain Master Valve Instructions” button_alignment=”left” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#39a13f” button_border_color=”#39a13f” button_border_radius=”0px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n Ray at LoveYourRV.com walks you through his process of installing the Drain Master Electric RV Waste Tank Valves on his blog.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.loveyourrv.com\/installing-electric-rv-waste-tank-valves\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Read Ray’s Blog” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#39a13f” button_border_color=”#39a13f” button_border_radius=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pay close attention to the following steps for a trouble free installation experience.Step 7:\u00a0Ref. 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<\/strong>Max. permissible is 15 inch lbs<\/strong> if required to prevent leaks\u00a0(Step 11)<\/strong>. Do not exceed – components are plastic and may stress and\/or crack.<\/p>\n