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Inspection After Removal

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  1. Check valve seating condition at ordinary room temperatures. It should seat tightly.
  2. Check valve opening temperature and maximum valve lift.
    THERMOSTAT AND STANDARD VALUES

    Thermostat Standard Values
    Valve opening temperature 82°C (180°F)
    Valve lift 8.6 mm / 95°C (0.339 in / 203°F)
  3. Then check if valve closes at 5°C (9°F) below valve opening temperature.
    Fig 1: Checking Valve Opening Temperature
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