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IOM-A-ACV-980-16_680-16   2115 

EDP# 1917100 

© 2021 Watts

IOM-ACV-513-5_6513-5 2115 

EDP# 1917099 

© 2021 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 America:

  T: (52) 55-4122-0138 • AmesFireWater.com

Summary of Contents for AMES 980-16GD

Page 1: ...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 provide...

Page 2: ...valve into service in a controlled manner to protect the system from damaging over pressure Operation The Pump Control Valve is designed to minimize the surges associ ated with the starting and stoppi...

Page 3: ...mes to confirm rate of movement and remove excess air trapped within the cover chambers See Figure 1 Below To increase the rate of opening closing turn the adjustment screws on the speed controls OUT...

Page 4: ...n valve de energize the solenoid checking that the main valve closes STEP 5 STEP 7 Closing Speed Flow Adjustment While free flow goes into the upper chamber the closing speed flow control restricts fl...

Page 5: ...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 diaphragm...

Page 6: ...in 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 asse...

Page 7: ...move 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 require...

Page 8: ...posits and inspect for excessive wear Remove any mineral build up from other components with wire brush or by using a Mineral Dissolving Solution Inspect parts for wear and replace if necessary 7 Insp...

Page 9: ...for smooth 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 Retur...

Page 10: ...3 and Smaller ASTM A276 302 Stainless Steel 13A Bearing Retaining Ring 4 and Larger ASTM A276 302 Stainless Steel 14 Inner Bearing ASTM A276 304 Stainless Steel 15 O ring Buna N Nitrile 16 O ring Buna...

Page 11: ...IOM A ACV 980 16_680 16 2115 EDP 1917100 2021 Watts 11 NOTES...

Page 12: ...021 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 Am...

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