Westport Marina on Lake Champlain

Zodiac recessed valve installation

In our shop we use a modified tool; a socket wrench

with slots ground into it to turn and remove and replace the valve insert.

Alternative would be long nose pliers. Be careful not to break the little bar inside.

Valve removal tool, homemade for Zodiac Zodiac recessed valve insert Z60055
Valve tool Valve insert

To insert the new part Z60055:

Tuck the diaphragm corners into the housing. Place in base and screw down firmly.

Then use a thin probe, small screwdriver, stick, to push down the tabs

and release the diaphragm.

Never use any lubricant on these valves.

Recessed Valve Cap Types

Valve Cap Zodiac Z2435 valve cap new, Zodiac z60052

Note two types of cap. Early one has prongs. New one screws in.

They are not interchangeable. Collars are the same.

Although a new collar is supplied, you should not change it unless broken or leaking;

just cut the old string and tie it to the new one.

If you loosen the collar it may leak air. If you remove it

be sure not to drop the base into the tube or you are in real trouble!

For more valve information and links for ordering parts see our web page

Westport Marina, Inc. on Lake Champlain

20 Washington St. PO Box 410, Westport, NY 12993

518-962-4356 Fax 962-4725 e-mail: TheCrew@westportmarina.com

Please E-mail for detailed part number look-ups.

We can answer only general questions by phone.

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