Patent ID: 6688328
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: F15B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of isolating a valve assembly from moisture contact, said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a frame having a base surface, said frame having an opening located adjacent said base surface; (b) providing a reservoir coupled to said frame, said reservoir and said frame defining a space between said reservoir and said base surface of said frame, said reservoir including a horizontal support member to which the valve assembly is attached; (c) coupling at least one hydraulic line to the valve assembly by accessing the valve assembly through at least one aperture in the horizontal support member; (d) extending said hydraulic line in a downwardly direction toward said base surface to prevent moisture from traveling upward along said hydraulic line toward said valve assembly; (e) arranging said hydraulic line to extend through said space between said reservoir and said base surface of said frame; and (f) arranging said hydraulic line to exit said frame through said opening, said opening being located in a lower region of said frame to prevent moisture from contacting the valve assembly located in an upper region of said frame.