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4          IOM-A-ACV-980-16_680-16   2115 

EDP# 1917100 

© 2021 Watts

IOM-A-ACV-980-16_680-16   2115 

EDP# 1917100 

© 2021 Watts         5

Opening Speed Needle Valve Adjustment: While free flow goes 
into the lower chamber, the Opening speed flow control restricts 
flow out of the upper chamber of the main valve. 

If valve opening is too slow, turn the adjustment screw OUT, 
counterclockwise, increasing the rate of opening.

If valve opening is too quick, turn the adjustment screw IN, clock-
wise, decreasing the rate of opening.

STEP 6

When pump demand is satisfied, pump will continue to operate 
as the main valve closes. To close main 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 flow out of 
the lower chamber of the main valve.

If valve closing is too slow, turn the adjustment screw OUT, coun-
terclockwise (See Figure 1B), increasing the rate of closing.

Figure 2 

Flow Control

Counterclockwise to INCREASE 

the rate of opening

Clockwise to DECREASE 

rate of opening

2A

2B

STEP 8

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

Figure 3  

Limit Switch in Closed Position

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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