Watts AMES 4000SS Series Installation And Repair Manual Download Page 3

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Before servicing, shut down the water system and lock out the 

system, if possible. Then use the following procedure to remove the 

check assemblies.

Before servicing, be certain the shutoff valves are closed. Then use 

the following procedure to remove the check assemblies.

1.  Slowly open all ball valves to relieve air and water pressure.  

Loosen the bolts on the groove coupler and remove the groove 

coupling and cover plate from the valve body.

2.  (For check #1) Using a 

9

16

" socket wrench or nut driver, remove 

the four nuts from the check #1 studs. (See Figure 1.) Using two 

hands, place one at 12 o’clock and the other at 6 o’clock, and 

wiggle the check assembly free. Remove the check through the 

access port with the back of the clapper first, spring end down. 

Pull the check assembly out of the main body. Inspect the seats 

and clapper sealing surfaces. (See Figure 2.)

(For check #2) After loosening the bolts with a 

9

16

" socket, re-

move the bolts completely. Using the centerline access bar, spin 

the check assembly from the 9 o’clock position to the 12 o’clock 

position. Without letting go of the access bar, push the cam  

assembly slightly downstream to make the clapper parallel to the 

valve body. (See Figure 3.) Bring the check assembly through the 

check retaining wall, leaving the check assembly parallel to the 

valve body. Pull the check assembly through the access port.

3.  To relieve the torsion spring tension, place a 

3

8

" nut driver or a 

piece of small diameter pipe on the check arm torsion spring, 

and move it around and away from the torsion spring retaining 

bracket. (See Figure 4.) This allows the check arm to move freely, 

enabling inspection of the clapper face and check seat. Thor-

oughly clean the seat area and clapper sealing surfaces, check 

arms, and O-rings for damage, nicks, and debris. If any damage 

is observed, install a new check assembly or O-ring, or both.

4.  Before reinstalling the check assembly, thoroughly clean the 

O-ring groove and lubricate the O-ring with an FDA Approved 

lubricant.

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5

7 2

3

10

9

11

4

6

Check 

Studs

Check 

Bolts

Flow

Servicing the First and Second Checks

WARNING

!

 

Depressurize valve before servicing.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

1

#1 Cam-Check

2

#2 Cam-Check

3

#1 Cam-Check O-ring

4

#2 Cam-Check O-ring

5

Cover Plate

6

Ball Valve

7

Groove Coupler

8

Groove Coupler Gasket (not shown)

Relief Valve (complete assembly)

10

Relief Valve Hose

11

Relief Valve Body O-ring

12

Washer, Shutoff

Figure 1

Figure 2

#1 Cam-Check RP

Figure 3

#2 Cam-Check DC & RP

Figure 4

Summary of Contents for AMES 4000SS Series

Page 1: ...er year or more as service conditions warrant If installed on a fire suppression system all mechanical checks such as alarms and backflow preventers should be flow tested and inspected in accordance w...

Page 2: ...Local water authorities must approve all installation configurations Allow sufficient clearance around the installed assembly to conduct testing servicing and inspection Allow a minimum of 12 from the...

Page 3: ...stream to make the clapper parallel to the valve body See Figure 3 Bring the check assembly through the check retaining wall leaving the check assembly parallel to the valve body Pull the check assemb...

Page 4: ...op 3 8 nut and back it off without unscrewing the threaded rod from the spider Place a box end wrench or crescent wrench on the 3 8 nut closest to the spring retaining plate and tighten Tighten the th...

Page 5: ...on the open end of the diaphragm with the cupped hand The trapped air in the dia phragm forces the diaphragm between the inside of the sleeve and the outside of the piston Ensure that the diaphragm is...

Page 6: ...be tight against reverse flow under all pressure differentials Close high valve A and open test cock No 2 Close test cock No 4 Disconnect vent hose at test cock No 4 Open valves B and C bleeding to at...

Page 7: ...ure Leak through diaphragm or around flange bolt holes of relief valve Service relief valve Pressure relief valve does not close See problem Pressure relief valve does not close Assembly discharges fr...

Page 8: ...RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT RP IS A 4000SS 2348 7020351 2023 Watts USA Backflow T 978 689 606...

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