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STEP 1

Pre-set pilots as noted:

Pressure Sustaining 

– Turn Sustaining Control adjustment screw OUT, counterclockwise, backing pressure off the spring, to allow it to 

stay open while adjusting the other controls.

Pressure Reducing

 

– Adjust OUT, counterclockwise, backing pressure off the spring, preventing possible over-pressuring of the system.

Opening and Closing Speed

 - Turn the adjustment screws on the Closing Speed and Opening Speed Controls, if the main valve is so 

equipped, OUT, counterclockwise, 11/2 to 21/2 turns from full closed position.

STEP 2

To ensure proper operation, any trapped air will need to be bled off 
the valve cover during startup. If your ACV includes a bleed valve, 
use a flat head screwdriver to slowly open the valve.
If your valve does not include a bleed valve, bleed air by loosening 
a fitting on the valve or a plug, at the highest point of the valve 
assembly 

(See Figure 1)

.

Step 3

Pressure the line, opening the upstream isolation valve slowly. Air 

is vented through the loosened fitting. Tighten the fitting when 
liquid begins to vent 

(See Figure 1)

.

Counterclockwise to OPEN 

bleed valve

Globe

Angle

Size (in)

1

 

1/4

1

 

1/2

2

21/2

3

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

20

24

A (in)

16

16

20

22

22

24

32

34

38

44

48

52

56

56

B (in)

10

10

12

14

14

16

24

26

28

30

34

40

48

48

Size (in)

1

 

1/4

1

 

1/2

2

2

 

1/2

3

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

C (in)

16

16

20

22

22

24

32

34

38

44

48

52

D (in)

10

10

12

14

14

16

24

26

28

30

34

40

Setting the Pressure Reducing Control

The following tables detail the recommended minimum valve servicing dimensions.

          

B

          

          

FLOW

FLOW

FLOW

          

FLOW

Valve Servicing Dimensions

Figure 1 

Position Indicator

IOM-ACV-115-11_6115-11   2115 

EDP# 1917031 

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Summary of Contents for LFM115-11

Page 1: ...2 Setting the Pressure Reducing 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 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 c...

Page 2: ...OW 1 Prior to installation flush line to remove debris 2 Install valve so the flow arrow matches flow through the line and gauges to monitor valve inlet and outlet pressures A Position Indicator can be installed to provide visual indication of valve position and operation without disassembly 3 Install isolation valves upstream and downstream of the main valve 4 Open the isolation ball valves in th...

Page 3: ...en the valve If your valve does not include a bleed valve bleed air by loosening a fitting on the valve or a plug at the highest point of the valve assembly See Figure 1 Step 3 Pressure the line opening the upstream isolation valve slowly Air is vented through the loosened fitting Tighten the fitting when liquid begins to vent See Figure 1 Counterclockwise to OPEN bleed valve Globe Angle Size in 1...

Page 4: ...very of pressure is slow upon increased downstream demand turn the adjustment screw OUT counterclockwise increasing the rate of opening IF recovery of downstream pressure is too quick as indicated in a rapid increase in pressure possibly higher than the desired set point turn the adjustment screw IN clockwise decreasing the rate of opening See Figure 3 Step 8 If the main valve comes equipped with ...

Page 5: ...e Relief Sustaining Control screw IN clockwise until the inlet pressure begins to increase or OUT counterclockwise to decrease stopping at the desired pressure See Figure 4 Step 4 Allow pressure to stabilize Step 5 Fine tune the relief sustaining setting as required as detailed in Step 3 Step 6 Open upstream isolation valve to return to normal operation Clockwise to INCREASE inlet pressure Counter...

Page 6: ... 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 or tighten disc diaphragm assembly Test 2 Seat Seal Test 1 Close downstream isolation valve and install pressure gauges on an open inlet and outlet port of main valve 2 Open upstream isolation valve...

Page 7: ...bly by partially opening from full closed position Improperly configured opening speed control if equipped Adjust opening speed control to verify functionality adjust as required Standard setting for opening speed control is 11 2 21 2 turns open from full closed position Can be adjusted in field Main Valve will not close Closed isolation valves in pilot system Check isolation valves ensure open Di...

Page 8: ...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 require the installation of lifting eye bolts in order to facilitate cover removal installation ports are provided on the cover for this purpose 4 Remove the Disc and Diaphragm Assembly from the valve body ...

Page 9: ...brush or by using a Mineral Dissolving Solution Inspect parts for wear and replace if necessary 7 Inspect valve seat If seat is not damaged removal is not necessary Valve seats 6 and smaller are threaded into the body of the valve and require a seat removal tool Figure 5 Table 1 details the tool dimensions for seat removal Valve seats 8 and larger are held in the valve body with stainless steel ca...

Page 10: ...Nuts in a crossing pattern to ensure even distribution Test the Disc and Diaphragm Assembly 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 Return valve to service by following instructions on the Technical Bulletin matching the valve function Size in 11...

Page 11: ...eel 9 Stem Washer ASTM A276 304 Stainless Steel 10 Diaphragm Washer ASTM A536 65 45 12 Epoxy Coated Ductile Iron 11 Diaphragm Buna N Nitrile 12 Disc Retainer ASTM A536 65 45 12 Epoxy Coated Ductile Iron 13 Seat Disc Buna N Nitrile 14 Spacer Washer x5 NY300 Fiber 15 Disc Guide ASTM A743 CF8M 316 Stainless Steel 16 Shaft ASTM A276 304 Stainless Steel 17 Seat Ring ASTM A743 CF8M 316 Stainless Steel 1...

Page 12: ...not be responsible for any incidental special or consequential damages including without limitation lost profits or the cost 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 o...

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