Installation
6
7/18/2012
Troub
leshooting Thermostatic Mixing Valve
Problem
Cause
Solution
Externalleaksinthe
system
Either the NPT joints or the o-rings have been
damaged.
ReplacetheNPTjointsand/oro-ringswherenecessary.For
replacementofo-rings,contactyourBradleyrepresentativeandask
for O-Ring Seal Kit (S65-170).
Nohotwaterlow(cold
waterlowonly)
The thermostat has failed and, subsequently, the
safety shut-off has engaged.
Inspect Thermostat:
1. Remove the top cap and thermostat.
2.Insertthe5/16"dia.pushrodintothethermostatbellows.
3.Markthelengththepushrodextendsintothebellows(atroom
temperature,with10lb.offorce.thelengthshouldbeapprox.
15/16" – 1-3/16
"
).
4. If the push rod length is not in the proper range, the thermostat
must be replaced (it cannot be repaired). Contact your Bradley
representativeandaskforThermostatKit(S65-171).
Limitedwaterlow
The inlet shut-off valve may be partially closed
ortherehasbeenasigniicantdecreaseinwater
pressure.
Dirtanddebrishavecollectedonthecheck
screen or seat, limiting the movement of the stop
andchecks.
Clean Stop and check Valves:
Removethestopandchecks,cleantheseatandreassemblethe
valve. Do not remove the seat. The components may be brushed
withasmallwirebrushtoremovedebris.Apairoftweezersworks
wellforpullingdebrisoutfromtheseat.Ifthestopandchecksneed
tobereplaced,contactyourBradleyrepresentativeandaskfor
Check/StopKit(S27-102-RoughBrass,orS27-292A-Chrome).
Temperature fluctuation
or improper Temperature
Thestopandchecksectionsofthevalvedonot
move freely.
CleanStopandCheckValvesasdescribedabove.
Thermostatisslowlyfailing.
CheckThermostatasdescribedabove,orreplace.
Inlet supply line to the mixing valve is being
shared by other pieces of equipment that are
used only periodically, such as laundry appliances
orwashdownstations.Itmayreducetheinlet
pressure to the mixing valve to less than 3 PSI.
Thesupplylinesizemaynotbelargeenoughto
supply both the valve and the other appliances.
Enlargethesupplylinesize,reconigurethesupplylineorregulate
the supply usage.
Recirculation is not balanced.
Reviewrecirculationsetuponpage5.
Piston does not move freely and must be cleaned.
See next page for piston disassembly and cleaning directions.
Before attempting to troubleshoot the valve or
disassemble the components, check for the following:
• Stop/checkvalvesarefullyopen(theslottedstem
extends approximately 1/2" from the stem nut) and
that all inlet and outlet shut-off valves are open.
• Hotandcoldinletpipesareconnectedproperly,
and that there are no cross-connectio ns or leaking
stop/check valves.
• Waterheateroutputisatleast20°Fabovetheset
temperature.
Be sure to close the appropriate shut-off valves prior
to disassembly of the valve and reopen the valves
after inspection and repair is complete.
Top Cap &
Thermostat
Thermostat
Bellows
Push Rod length
should extend
15/16"
–
1-3/16"
into Bellows
5/16" Push
Rod
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