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RP-IS-LF919-FS

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual

Series LF919-FS

 Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly

1

2

" – 2"

WARNING

!

Read this Manual BEFORE using this equipment.
Failure to read and follow all safety and use information 

can result in death, serious personal injury, property 

damage, or damage to the equipment.
Keep this Manual for future reference.

Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance:

  This prod-

uct must be tested periodically in compliance with local 

codes, but at least once per year or more as service condi-

tions warrant. All products must be retested once mainte-

nance has been performed. Corrosive water conditions and/

or unauthorized adjustments or repair could render the prod-

uct ineffective for the service intended. Regular checking and 

cleaning of the product’s internal and external components 

helps assure maximum life and proper product function. 

WARNING

!

Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications 

to the information provided. You are required to consult the 

local building and plumbing codes prior to installation. If 

the information provided here is not consistent with local 

building or plumbing codes, the local codes should be 

followed. This product must be installed by a licensed 

contractor in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

!

NOTICE

For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be 

installed between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of 

the backflow preventer.
If installed on a fire sprinkler system, all mechanical checks, 

such as alarm checks and backflow preventers, should be flow 

tested and inspected internally in accordance with NFPA 13 

and NFPA 25.

Testing

For field testing procedure, refer to Watts installation sheets 

IS-TK-DL, IS-TK-7, IS-TK-9A, IS-TK-99D, and IS-TK-99E at 

www.watts.com.
For other repair kits and service parts, refer to the Backflow 

Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list 

PL-RP-BPD at www.watts.com.
For technical assistance contact your local Watts representative.

LF919-QT-FS

Series LF919-FS is equipped with an integrated flood sensor that, 

when activated, triggers notification of potential flood events from 

excessive relief valve discharges.

NOTICE

An add-on connection kit is required to activate the integrated 

flood sensor. Without the connection kit, the flood sensor is a 

passive component that has no communication with any other 

device. (A retrofit sensor connection kit is also available for exist-

ing installations. See “Add-on and Retrofit Sensor Connection 

Kits,” for ordering details.)

NOTICE

Use of the integrated flood sensor does not replicate the need 

to comply with all required instructions, codes, and regulations 

related to installation, operation, and maintenance of this product, 

including the need to provide proper drainage in the event of a 

discharge. 

Watts

®

 is not responsible for the failure of alerts due to connectiv-

ity or power issues.

NOTICE

The information contained herein is not intended to replace the 

full product installation and safety information available or the 

experience of a trained product installer. You are required to 

thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety 

information before beginning the installation of this product.

Inquire with governing authorities for local installation requirements.

DRAFT

Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance:

Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance:

  This prod-

  This prod-

uct must be tested periodically in compliance with local 

uct must be tested periodically in compliance with local 

codes, but at least once per year or more as service condi-

codes, but at least once per year or more as service condi-

tions warrant. All products must be retested once mainte-

tions warrant. All products must be retested once mainte-

nance has been performed. Corrosive water conditions and/

nance has been performed. Corrosive water conditions and/

or unauthorized adjustments or repair could render the prod-

or unauthorized adjustments or repair could render the prod-

uct ineffective for the service intended. Regular checking and 

uct ineffective for the service intended. Regular checking and 

cleaning of the product’s internal and external components 

cleaning of the product’s internal and external components 

helps assure maximum life and proper product function. 

helps assure maximum life and proper product function. 

DRAFT

DRAFT

DRAFT

Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications 

Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications 

to the information provided. You are required to consult the 

to the information provided. You are required to consult the 

local building and plumbing codes prior to installation. If 

local building and plumbing codes prior to installation. If 

the information provided here is not consistent with local 

the information provided here is not consistent with local 

building or plumbing codes, the local codes should be 

building or plumbing codes, the local codes should be 

followed. This product must be installed by a licensed 

followed. This product must be installed by a licensed 

contractor in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

contractor in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

DRAFT

DRAFT

For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be 

For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be 

installed between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of 

installed between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of 

the backflow preventer.

the backflow preventer.

If installed on a fire sprinkler system, all mechanical checks, 

If installed on a fire sprinkler system, all mechanical checks, 

such as alarm checks and backflow preventers, should be flow 

such as alarm checks and backflow preventers, should be flow 

LF919-QT-FS

LF919-QT-FS

Series LF919-FS is equipped with an integrated flood sensor that, 

Series LF919-FS is equipped with an integrated flood sensor that, 

when activated, triggers notification of potential flood events from 

when activated, triggers notification of potential flood events from 

excessive relief valve discharges.

excessive relief valve discharges.

DRAFT

NOTICE

An add-on connection kit is required to activate the integrated 

An add-on connection kit is required to activate the integrated 

flood sensor. Without the connection kit, the flood sensor is a 

flood sensor. Without the connection kit, the flood sensor is a 

passive component that has no communication with any other 

passive component that has no communication with any other 

Summary of Contents for LF919-QT-FS

Page 1: ...e with governing authorities for local installation requirements DRAFT Need for Periodic Inspection Maintenance DRAFT Need for Periodic Inspection Maintenance This prod DRAFT This prod uct must be tested periodically in compliance with local DRAFT uct must be tested periodically in compliance with local codes but at least once per year or more as service condi DRAFT codes but at least once per yea...

Page 2: ... avoid water hammer and or shock damage D Vent the air gap and drain line from the relief valve in accordance with code requirements Terminate discharge approximately 12 above the ground or through an air gap piped to a floor drain WARNING Do not allow the drain line to empty directly into a drainage ditch sewer system or sump NOTICE Relief Valve Discharge Rates The air gap and drain line terminat...

Page 3: ...always DRAFT codes In such cases provision should be made to always vent the drain line above the flood level In the case of a pit DRAFT vent the drain line above the flood level In the case of a pit drain ensure an adequate air gap exists between the bottom DRAFT drain ensure an adequate air gap exists between the bottom Periodically inspect the assembly to check for any discharge DRAFT Periodica...

Page 4: ...ts and cover realign the dia phragm assembly and place the cover back on the relief valve body 7 Reinstall the flood sensor and activation module if removal was required 8 Open the shutoff valves DRAFT 5 Remove the pressed in relief valve seat and seat O ring DRAFT 5 Remove the pressed in relief valve seat and seat O ring 1 Using a wrench loosen the diaphragm assembly by turning DRAFT 1 Using a wr...

Page 5: ... Seat Check Seat O ring Cover Cover O ring Check Spring Check Disc Rubber Check Disc Holder Check Assembly Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Check valve fails to hold 1 0 PSID minimum Debris on check disc sealing surface Disassemble and clean Leaking gate valve Disassemble and clean or repair Damaged seat disc or seat O ring Disassemble and replace Damaged guide holding check open Disassemble...

Page 6: ...roduct 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 installation or improper maintenance or alteration of the product Some State...

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