IP-71 Indicator Post Installation

1. The IP–71 Indicator Post is shipped with the "OPEN" and "SHUT" targets in the exact mid position so that neither target is centered in the window. Do not change this position until the post is mounted on the valve.
2. The valve must be positioned so the gate is exactly half way between the full open and full closed positions. For the AFC valve, use the following procedure:
   1. Open the valve to the full open position.
   2. Turn the valve in the closing direction as follows:

      AFC IP-71 Installation

      To Position Valve in 1/2-Open Position
      Valve Size	Turns Toward Closed
      4"	6-1/2
      6"	9-1/2
      8"	13
      10"	16
      12"	19
      14"	22
      16"	25

3. Slide the indicator post rod out of the IP–71 post through the base.
4. Adjust the IP–71 barrel and base for the proper trench depth.
5. Lay the rod beside the properly adjusted IP–71 post with the bottom of the rod coupling even with the bottom of the flange on the base.
6. Cut the upper end of the rod even with the top of the target window.
7. Re–insert the rod, cut to the proper length, back into the IP–71 post, making sure the square rod is inserted into the square recess in the operating nut.
8. Attach the wrench nut coupling on the IP–71 stem to the 2" wrench nut on the gate valve using the cotter pin provided.
9. Mount the IP–71 Indicator Post on the post flange on the gate valve.
10. Operate the gate valve to the full open and full closed positions to make sure the "OPEN" and "SHUT" signs are shown in the windows of the indicator post.