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Pro Series Valve & Seacock

Handle O-Ring
Replacement Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide
For Replacing The
Two Handle O-Rings
On All Pro-Series Valves
All Marelon valves are built to last the life of
your boat and will not corrode like standard
bronze valves. That said, almost every part of
your boat requires some occasional
maintenance. This includes Marelon plumbing
valves.
This guide is intended to be used by anyone
who has Marelon Pro Series (93 Series) valves
that require handle O-ring maintenance. Note: O-rings highlighted in blue for visibility – actual O-rings are black
This Guide is
Suitable for Any
Type Pro Series
Valve Regardless
of Shape or Size
How Do I Know
If I Have To Replace
My Valve’s O-Rings?
If a valve is used as toilet valve, the handle O-rings
might degrade over time due to the use of harsh
chemicals such as bleach or formaldehyde. When
the O-rings are degraded, there might be
occasional drips from the handle area. This
indicates it is time to replace the O-rings.

Fortunately, this is a simple process that will make


the valve function like new and you’ll never need
to replace the entire valve.
Required Tools
ü One Phillips head screwdriver.
ü One small flathead screwdriver or
similar sized pry tool.
ü One pair of disposable gloves is
also recommended for lubrication
application.

ü Paper towel or rag to wipe excess


lubricant.

ü Tape measure or ruler with inches.


Maintenance Kit Contains
ü A complete set of replacement O-rings
to fit any size Marelon Pro Series or 93 style
valve. Use table below to select correct size.
Valve Lubricant

Valve Size Needed O-rings Sizes


Large (1 1/2" - 2") Large Outer – Large Inner
Small Valve
Medium (1" – 1-1/4”") Medium Outer – Large Inner Large Outer O-ring
Medium
Small (1/2” – 3/4") Small Outer - Small Inner Valve Outer
Valve Outer
O- ring
O-ring
(Next page shows how to determine your valve’s size)

ü MareLube valve lubricant.


Large/Med Valve Small Valve Inner
Inner O-ring & Screw O-ring & Screw
ü One machine thread screw for use with small
valve handles.

ü One coarse threaded self-tapping screw for use


with large and medium size valve handles.
Step One:
Measure What Size
Valve You Have
There are three general body sizes of
Pro Series valves. Before getting started, you need Measure across the
to identify your valve size. To determine this, valve body as shown
measure the body width across the center and use and use chart below
to determine what
the table below to make sure you select the
size valve you have
correct O–rings from the set included in this Valve
Maintenance Kit as shown on the previous slide.
You will only need to use two of the included
Medium Size Valve Shown
O-rings to complete the maintenance process.

Measurement Valve Size Use O-rings (See previous slide for example images)
2-7/8” Large (1 1/2" - 2") Large Outer - Large Inner
2-1/4” Medium (1" – 1-1/4”") Medium Outer - Large Inner
1-3/4” Small (1/2” – 3/4") Small Outer - Small Inner
Step Two:
VERY IMPORTANT!
Check your handle
label to ensure
valve is closed
Place handle in closed position
If the boat is in the water, it is very
important that the valve is closed before
you proceed to eliminate the possibility of
rapid water intrusion. The valve should
remain in the closed position throughout
the maintenance process. If in doubt,
check the handle label arrows to confirm
the closed position.
Step Three:
Remove any handle plugs
To gain access to the internal screw that holds the valve’s
handle in place, any handle plug needs to be removed.

There are two types of plugs:


Emergency Plug - Handle plug has half-circle ring extending
from center of white plug. To remove, simply grab the ring
and pull the plug straight out. It is not threaded.

Blank Plug - If your valve handle has a blank white plug, you
will need to use a small screwdriver or pry tool to gently pry
the plug up and out of its handle socket. Insert the tool with
a bit of force and gently pry the plug upwards little by little,
being careful not to damage the plug or handle.
Step Four:
Remove handle screw
Once handle plug is removed, unscrew the
screw located in the center of the area just
exposed by removing the plug. Turn screw
counter-clockwise with your Phillips screwdriver
until the screw is completely removed.

Important Note !
DO NOT remove or loosen the top four large screws
that hold the valve body components together.
Doing so voids warranty and will cause
significant water intrusion.
Step Five:
Remove handle
Gently pull the handle straight out, being careful
not to rotate it out of the closed position as you
pull it away. Once removed, you will see the
geared splined ball exposed inside.

Important Note:
Be sure to notice and mark the handle position
before removal so it can be replaced into the
exact same position when reinstalled.
Step Six:
Remove small O-Ring
Gently pry up the smaller inner O-ring
located in the center of the spline gear ball
using a small pry tool. Be careful to not
damage the spline O-ring groove as you
pry to ensure that the new O-ring will sit
properly onto the groove once replaced.
Step Seven:
Remove large O-Ring
Gently pry out the larger O-ring from the outer
rim of the open valve body using the small pry
tool. As before, be careful not to damage the
O-ring groove itself as you pry.

Important Note: Sometimes this O-ring will remain


wrapped around the base of the handle when
removed. If it looks like there is no O-ring present,
check the handle before probing into the
groove with the pry tool to avoid potential
groove damage.
Step Eight:
Replace O-Rings
and apply lubricant
Gently press the new O-rings into
the position making sure they are
both deeply and evenly seated into
their appropriate groves.

Once in place, carefully apply a


thorough layer of MareLube or
equivalent PTFE lubrication to the
outer surface of both O-rings.
Step Nine:
Replace handle
Place handle loosely into valve socket
making sure it is in the same position as it
was when removed.

Push handle firmly down into socket by


pressing straight down on the valve
handle screw hole with your index finger.
Be sure the handle gears mesh with the
valve ball gears and that it is firmly
seated all the way into the socket before
moving on to the next step.
Step Ten:
Select the correct handle set screw to avoid stripping
the valve ball by using the wrong screw
Two different types of screws came with your kit
Machine Threaded Screw
ü If you have a small size valve, select the tight thread
machine screw. This screw is ONLY for use with small
size valves and handles.

Coarse Threaded Self-Tapping Screw

ü If you have a medium or large size valve, select the


coarse threaded self-tapping screw.
Step Eleven:
Replace handle screw & plug
Thread the selected handle screw through the
handle screw hole and into the valve ball inside.
Hand tighten screw using screwdriver.

Do Not Over Tighten as you may strip the threads


inside the valve ball.

Once the screw is in place, replace the handle


plug and you’re done!

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