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Symptom

Cause

Solution

1.  Check valve fails to hold  

1.0 PSID minimum

a. Debris on check disc sealing surface

Disassemble and clean

b. Leaking gate valve

Disassemble and clean or repair

c. Damaged seat disc or seat o-ring

Disassemble and replace

d. Damaged guide holding check open

Disassemble and clean or replace

e. Weak or broken spring

Disassemble and replace spring

2.  Chatter during flow  

conditions

a. Worn, damaged or defective guide

Disassemble and repair or replace guide

3.  Low flows passing through 

mainline valve

a. Mainline check fouled

Disassemble and clean

b. Meter strainer plugged

Disassemble and clean

c. Damaged mainline seat disc or seat

Disassemble and replace

d. Broken mainline spring

Disassemble and replace

Troubleshooting Guide —

 

Series 709/LF709/709DCDA

Limited Warranty:

 Watts (the “Company”) warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date of original shipment.  

In the event of such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, replace or recondition the product without charge.  

THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.  THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER 

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.  THE COMPANY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty, and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental, special 

or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work properly, other costs resulting 

from labor charges, delays, vandalism, negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water conditions, chemical, or any other circumstances over which the Company has no 

control.  This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or alteration of the product.  

Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.  Therefore the above 

limitations may not apply to you.  This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from State to State.  You should consult applicable state laws to 

determine your rights.  

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MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT.

RP-IS-709_709DCDA   2029 

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Summary of Contents for 709 Series

Page 1: ...n material before installing the unit A strainer should be installed as shown ahead of backflow preventers to prevent discs from unnecessary fouling CAUTION Do not install with strainer when backflow preventer is used on seldom used water lines which are called upon during emer gencies such as fire sprinkler lines etc It is important that Series 709 and LF709 be tested periodi cally in compliance ...

Page 2: ...in parallel should be determined by the engineers judgement based on the operating conditions of a specific installation Above Ground Insulated Enclosure WattsBox Insulated Enclosure Available in Aluminum or Fiberglass For more information reference ES WB at www watts com NOTICE Outdoor Installations In area where freezing conditions do not occur Series 709 and LF709 can be installed outside of a ...

Page 3: ... wires removed the seat ring can be lifted straight up and removed CAUTION The check valve disc and spring assembly are in compression The spring load is captured by the two spring retainers and the stem The spring retainers are not to be removed for servicing If there is a need to replace the spring spring retainer or stem replace the disc and spring assembly If the disc holder has been damaged b...

Page 4: ...LITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental special or consequential damages including without limitation lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does n...

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