Setting the Float Control Valve
Step 1
Pre-set pilots as noted:
Pressure Sustaining
– Turn Sustaining Control adjustment screw OUT, counterclockwise, backing pressure off the spring, to allow it to
stay open while adjusting the other controls
Opening and Closing Speed
– Turn the adjustment screws on the Closing Speed and Opening Speed Controls, if the main valve is so
equipped, OUT, counterclockwise, 1½ to 2½ turns from full closed position.
Step 2
To ensure proper operation, any trapped air will need to be bled
off the valve cover during startup. The ACV includes a bleed valve,
use a flat head screwdriver to slowly open the valve (See Figure 1).
Step 3
Pressure the line, by opening the upstream isolation valve slowly.
Air is vented through the air bleed valve. Tighten the fitting when
liquid begins to vent (See Figure 1).
Step 4
Slowly open downstream isolation valve to establish flow through
the system.
Globe
Angle
Size (in)
1
1/4
1
1/2
2
21/2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
20
24
A (in)
16
16
20
22
22
24
32
34
38
44
48
52
56
56
B (in)
10
10
12
14
14
16
24
26
28
30
34
40
48
48
Size (in)
1
1/4
1
1/2
2
2
1/2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
C (in)
16
16
20
22
22
24
32
34
38
44
48
52
D (in)
10
10
12
14
14
16
24
26
28
30
34
40
Counterclockwise to OPEN
bleed valve
The following tables detail the recommended minimum valve servicing dimensions.
A
B
C
FLOW
FLOW
FLOW
D
FLOW
Valve Servicing Dimensions
Figure 1
Position Indicator
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