Valve Packing - continued.

Step 8: Install the packing material rings

Take one of the cut pieces, wrap it around the stem and push it into the stuffing box. You can use the gland follower to push the ring into the stuffing box. Now repeat the process using another length of the packing material. However, in the installation process, ensure that the cut marks for the rings are staggered, rather than located on top of each other.

Repeat the process, until all of the packing rings are installed.

Step 9: Reinstall the hardware you had removed at the beginning of the process. Clean and lubricate the gland bolts. Tighten the gland bolts so that the gland follower fits snugly against the packing rings.