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4          IOM-A-ACV-986_686   2115 

EDP# 1917094 

© 2021 Watts

IOM-A-ACV-986_686   2115 

EDP# 1917094 

© 2021 Watts         5

needle valve regulates fluid pressure into the main valve cover 
chamber, controlling the valve closing speed.

If valve closing is too slow, turn the adjustment screw OUT, coun-
terclockwise, increasing the rate of closing.

STEP 9

At valve closure booster pump will stop. Adjust limit switch collar 
to final position to ensure positive actuation of limit switch electri-
cal contact, if necessary, by sliding up/down to location. (See 
Figure 3).

STEP 5

Energize the solenoid at pump start to open the main valve, 
checking that the main valve opens. Air is vented through the 
loosened fitting. Tighten the fitting when liquid begins to vent.

STEP 6

Opening Speed Flow Control Adjustment: The Opening speed 
needle valve restricts flow into the cover and restricted flow out of 
the cover of the main valve. 

If valve opening is too slow, turn the adjustment screw OUT, 
counterclockwise, increasing the rate of opening (See Figure 2B).

 If valve opening is too quick, turn the adjustment screw IN, 
clockwise, decreasing the rate of opening (See Figure 2A).

STEP 7

De-energize solenoid to check that the main valve closes.

STEP 8

Closing Speed Needle Valve Adjustment: The closing speed 

Counterclockwise to INCREASE 

the rate of opening

Clockwise to DECREASE 

rate of opening

2A

2B

Figure 2 

Flow Control

Figure 3 

Limit Switch in Closed Position

Summary of Contents for Ames 686GD

Page 1: ...he Pump Control Valve 3 Maintenance Schedule 6 Trouble Shooting Guide 6 Valve Disassembly Instructions 8 ACV Schematic 11 Local building or plumbing codes may require modifica tions to the information...

Page 2: ...from damage Only remove the pilot control system from the valve if necessary Tubing and fittings should be kept clean and replaced exactly as removed Consult appropriate hydraulic schematic to ensure...

Page 3: ...position 3 Way Solenoid Valve Turn manual operator stem counter clockwise to full out position See Figure 1 STEP 2 Energize the solenoid to check actuation and to confirm connec tion to power source...

Page 4: ...pens Air is vented through the loosened fitting Tighten the fitting when liquid begins to vent STEP 6 Opening Speed Flow Control Adjustment The Opening speed needle valve restricts flow into the cover...

Page 5: ...ve specification sheets for approximate cover capacity A continuous flow of water from the open port indicates a damaged diaphragm or loose disc diaphragm assembly Disassemble valve and replace diaphr...

Page 6: ...Valve will not close Closed isolation valves in pilot system Check isolation valves ensure open Diaphragm is damaged Conduct diaphragm seal test repair and replace if necessary Main valve stem assembl...

Page 7: ...Remove cover nuts and washers 3 Remove the cover If cover is not free to be removed loosen it by tapping upward along its outside edge with a dull cold chisel pic tured above a Large valves may requi...

Page 8: ...e brush or by using a Mineral Dissolving Solution Inspect parts for wear and replace if necessary 7 Inspect valve seat If seat is not damaged removal is not necessary Valve seats 6 and smaller are thr...

Page 9: ...mooth travel by following the Freedom of Movement Test procedure in previous section 11 Test the integrity of the Seat Seal by following the Seat Seal Test procedure in previous section 12 Return valv...

Page 10: ...s Steel 10 Diaphragm Washer ASTM A536 65 45 12 Epoxy Coated Ductile Iron 11 Diaphragm Buna N Nitrile 12 Disc Retainer ASTM A536 65 45 12 Epoxy Coated Ductile Iron 13 Seat Disc Buna N Nitrile 14 Spacer...

Page 11: ...IOM A ACV 986_686 2115 EDP 1917094 2021 Watts 11 NOTES...

Page 12: ...Watts USA Backflow T 978 689 6066 F 978 975 8350 AmesFireWater com USA Control Valves T 713 943 0688 F 713 944 9445 AmesFireWater com Canada T 888 208 8927 F 905 481 2316 AmesFireWater ca Latin Ameri...

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