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4          IOM-A-ACV-985_685   2115 

EDP# 1917102 

© 2021 Watts

IOM-A-ACV-985_685   2115 

EDP# 1917102 

© 2021 Watts         5

Closing Speed Flow Adjustment (located on the lower chamber): 
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, increasing the rate of closing.

STEP 6

When pump demand is satisfied, pump will continue to operate 
as the main valve opens. To open main valve, de-energize the 
solenoid, checking that the main valve opens.

STEP 7

Opening Speed Needle Valve Adjustment (located on the upper 
chamber): While free flow goes into the lower chamber, the 
Opening speed flow control restricts flow out of the upper cham-
ber 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 5

STEP 8

At valve full open position deep well pump will stop. Adjust limit 
switch collar to final position to ensure positive actuation of limit 
switch electrical contact, if necessary, by sliding up/down to loca-
tion (See Figure 3).

Figure 2 

Flow Control

Counterclockwise to INCREASE 

the rate of opening

Clockwise to DECREASE 

rate of opening

2A

2B

Figure 3 

Limit Switch in Open Position

Summary of Contents for AMES 985GD

Page 1: ...Control 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 provided You...

Page 2: ...st be allowed for the valve to react to adjustments and the system to stabilize The objective is to bring the valve into service in a controlled manner to protect the system from damaging over pressur...

Page 3: ...ement 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 counterclockwise In decrea...

Page 4: ...t located on the upper chamber While free flow goes into the lower chamber the Opening speed flow control restricts flow out of the upper cham ber of the main valve If valve opening is too slow turn t...

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: ...deposits 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 I...

Page 9: ...bly 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 Re...

Page 10: ...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 985_685 2115 EDP 1917102 2021 Watts 11 NOTES...

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