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STEP 7

Opening Speed Flow Control Adjustment: The Opening speed 
flow control allows free 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 3B).

If valve opening is too quick, turn the adjustment screw IN, clock-
wise, decreasing the rate of opening (See Figure 3A).

Setting the Rate-of-Flow Pilot 

STEP 5

With a demand for flow on the system, the valve can now be 
adjusted for the proper flow rate. This requires a meter to read 
the flow that the valve is providing.

STEP 6

While reading the meter register, adjust the Rate of Flow Control:

Turn the adjustment screw IN, clockwise, to increase the flow rate 
regulated (See Figure 2A).

Turn the adjustment screw OUT, counterclockwise, to reduce or 
lower the flow rate regulated (See Figure 2B).

STEP 8

Closing Speed Needle Valve Adjustment: The closing speed 
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.

Counterclockwise to REDUCE  

Flow Rate Limit

Clockwise to INCREASE 

Flow Rate Limit

2A

2B

Figure 2 

CP14-1 Rate-of-Flow Control Pilot

Counterclockwise to INCREASE 

the rate of opening

Clockwise to DECREASE 

rate of opening

3A

3B

Figure 3 

Flow Control

4          IOM-A-ACV-950_650   2115 

EDP# 1917070 

© 2021 Watts

IOM-A-ACV-950_650   2115 

EDP# 1917070 

© 2021 Watts         5

Summary of Contents for AMES 950GD

Page 1: ...te of Flow Controls 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 p...

Page 2: ...es upstream and downstream of the main valve 4 Provide adequate clearance for valve servicing and maintenance Refer to valve servicing dimensions on next page Avoid installing valves 6 and larger in t...

Page 3: ...solation valve slowly Air is vented through the air bleed valve Tighten the fitting when liquid begins to vent See Figure 1 Repeat the process until no air is trapped in the system STEP 4 Slowly open...

Page 4: ...the meter register adjust the Rate of Flow Control Turn the adjustment screw IN clockwise to increase the flow rate regulated See Figure 2A Turn the adjustment screw OUT counterclockwise to reduce or...

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: ...d position Can be adjusted in field Main Valve will not close Closed isolation valves in pilot system Check isolation valves ensure open Diaphragm is damaged Conduct diaphragm seal test repair and rep...

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: ...r Nuts in a crossing pattern to ensure even distribution Test the Disc and Diaphragm Assembly for smooth travel by following the Freedom of Movement Test procedure in previous section 11 Test the inte...

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 950_650 2115 EDP 1917070 2021 Watts 11 NOTES...

Page 12: ...sts 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 c...

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