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Parts

For repair kits and parts, refer to the Backflow 

Prevention Products, Repair Kits, and Parts  

PL-AMES price list at watts.com.

O-ring, Inlet Coupler

Spider Bushing

Spring

Piston Assembly

Cover Screw

Relief Valve Assembly

Retainer E-Clip

Body

Diaphragm

Cover Plate  

Assembly

Closure Sleeve Test Cock with O-ring

Closure Sleeve

 

 

        Sleeve O-Ring

E-clip / Closure Pin

 

 

              Check Disc

Sleeve O-ring and Gasket

Check Module O-ring

First Check Module

Relief Valve

Second Check Module

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM 

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Relief valve discharges water while system is not flowing 

Check #1 is fouled

Remove and clean check #1

Relief valve does not properly close

Service relief valve

Municipal water pressure is fluctuating

Install check valve upstream of backflow assembly

Relief valve does not shut off properly

Fouled relief valve seat

Service relief valve

Incorrectly Installed diaphragm

Remove diaphragm and correctly install

Damaged rubber surface on piston

Replace with new piston

Damaged or plugged pressure hose

Repair or replace hose

Summary of Contents for AMES Colt C400

Page 1: ...y in compliance with local codes but at least once per year or more as service conditions war rant All products must be retested once maintenance has been performed Corrosive water conditions and or u...

Page 2: ...on the assembly and the local water authority approves the installation The assembly should be installed with adequate clearance around the valve to allow for inspection testing and servicing Ensure a...

Page 3: ...re C 5 Remove the check 2 module with the same instructions as in step 4 For servicing 6 checks see the maintenance instructions for valve sizes 8 to 10 6 To clean or inspect either check module inser...

Page 4: ...service hole and thread in the service bolt by hand until it contacts the linkage See Figure A 4 Continue to thread in service bolt with the wrench until the service hole in the linkage is aligned wi...

Page 5: ...d to remove it then unscrew the relief valve from the housing 5 Remove the cover plate of the relief valve by detaching the four connecting screws 6 Remove the rubber diaphragm from the relief valve N...

Page 6: ...Open valves B and C bleeding to atmosphere Then closing valve B restores the system to a normal static condition Observe the pressure differential gauge If there is a decrease in the indicated value c...

Page 7: ...ng First Check Module Relief Valve Second Check Module Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Relief valve discharges water while system is not flowing Check 1 is fouled Remove and clean check 1 Relie...

Page 8: ...nt In the event of such defects within the warranty period the Company will at its option replace or recondition the product without charge THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE...

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