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5

Servicing First and Second Checks

Sizes: 2

1

2

" – 10" (65-250mm)

  1.  Remove the hatch cover bolts. NOTE: The 909 is designed so 

that when the bolts are backed off 

1

2

", all the spring load is 

re leased from the cover and retained by the check module. 

 

CAUTION

!

Be sure to verify this before removing all the bolts.
  2.  Lift the check valve module straight out taking care not to hit 

and damage the seating.

  3.  The seat ring may be removed and replaced by pulling out the 

two wire retainers on sizes 4" – 10" (100 – 250) while on sizes 

2

1

2

" – 3" (65 – 80mm), one quarter turn twist removes seat. The 

wire retainers are 10” long. One is drawn out clockwise and the 

other is drawn out counterclockwise.

  4.  With the retainer wires removed, the seat ring can be lifted 

straight up and removed.

 

 

CAUTION

!

  5.  The check valve spring is in compression. The spring load is 

captured by the two spring retainers and the stem. The spring 

re tainers are not to be removed for servicing. If there is a need 

to re place the spring, spring retainer or stem, an assembled 

module must be obtained from the factory. These modules are 

not interchangeable, be sure to replace the first check with a 

first check mod ule and the second check with a second check 

module.

  6.  To replace the disc on sizes 2

1

2

" – 4" (65 – 100mm) simply 

remove the re tain ing nut or for sizes 6” – 10” (150 – 250mm) 

remove the allen head socket screws. Reverse this procedure to 

install the new disc.

*Disc & Spring 
As sem bly

seat

seat O-ring

cover O-ring

2

1

2

" – 3" (65 – 80mm)

*disc & spring 

as sem bly

Retainer wire

seat O-ring

cover O-ring

4" – 10" (100 – 250mm)

lower stem 

 O-ring (6” only)

seat

disc

For further details contact your tech ni cal sales representative, see back page.

No special tools 

required to service 

Series 909

First and second checks 

are not interchangeable

First 

check

second 

check

Relief 

Valve

909OSY/

LF909OSY

WARNING

!

*Spring as sem bly is factory assembled. DO NOT DIS AS SEM BLE

Summary of Contents for LF909

Page 1: ...this Manual for future reference Basic Installation Instructions NOTICE The flange gasket bolts for the gate valves should be re tight ened during in stal la tion as the bolts may have loos ened due to stor age and ship ping High Capacity Relief Series Location and Installation Considerations 1 Backflow preventers must be installed in high visibility locations in order to allow for immediate notic...

Page 2: ...n its proper order The gate valve with the test cock is to be mounted on the inlet side of the backflow preventer The test cock must be on the inlet side of the wedge Please see above Failure to reassemble correctly will result in possible water damage due to excessive discharge from the relief port vent and possible malfunction of the backflow pre venter 8 Installation procedures must comply with...

Page 3: ...e is filled open the downstream shutoff slowly and fill the water supply system This is necessary to avoid water hammer or shock damage G The installation of a Watts air gap with the drain line terminating above a floor drain will handle any normal discharge or nuisance spitting through the relief valve However floor drain size may need to be designed to prevent water damage caused by a cat astrop...

Page 4: ...sh Print Head wait then Push Start Test 7 Open VA then slowly open VB no more than 1 4 turn When relief valve drips push the hold button for 2 seconds Record reading must be 2 psid or more Push Stop Test 8 Close VA and VB Test No 2 Test No 2 Check Valve 9 Install bypass hose between VA and TC 4 Open VA then bleed air by loosening hose connection at TC 4 Tighten hose connection Close VA Push Start ...

Page 5: ...two spring retainers and the stem The spring re tainers are not to be removed for servicing If there is a need to re place the spring spring retainer or stem an assembled module must be obtained from the factory These modules are not interchangeable be sure to replace the first check with a first check mod ule and the second check with a second check module 6 To replace the disc on sizes 21 2 4 65...

Page 6: ...embly 5 Removal of the bottom plug and spring assembly During nor mal field service there is no need to remove the bottom plug spring assembly other than inspection It can be removed by simply unscrewing with a large pipe wrench CAUTION The spring as retained on the bottom plug is highly loaded NO attempt should be made in the field to remove the spring For replacement a complete bottom plug assem...

Page 7: ...place relief valve seat or inlet cover Electrically ground the piping system and or electri cally isolate the device with plastic pipe immediately upstream and down stream of the device B 6 Valve improperly reassembled B 6 If valve is dis as sem bled during installation caution must be exercised to install check springs in their proper location C Valve exhibits high pressure drop C 1 Fouled strain...

Page 8: ...ost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work properly other costs 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 control This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse misuse misapplication improper insta...

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