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Nicholson Labs
1423 Queen City Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45214
Tel: (513) 251-8378
Fax: (513) 251-4388
BAVCO
20435 S. Susana Road
Long Beach, CA 90810-1136
Tel: (310) 639-5231
Fax: (310) 639-0721
SYMPTOM CAUSE
SOLUTION
1. Check valve fails to hold
a. Debris on check disc
Disassemble and clean
1.0 PSID minimum
sealing surface
b. Leaking gate valve
Disassemble and clean or repair
c. Damaged seat disc or
Disassemble and replace
seat
o-ring
d. Damaged guide holding
Disassemble clean or replace
check
open
e. Weak or broken spring
Disassemble and replace spring
2. Chatter during fl ow
a. Worn, damaged or
Disassemble and repair or
conditions
defective
guide
replace
guide
3. Low fl ows passing
a. Mainline check fouled
Disassemble and clean
through
mainline
valve (709DCDA only)
b. Meter strainer plugged
Disassemble and clean
c. Damaged mainline seat
Disassemble and replace
disc
or
seat
d. Broken mainline spring
Disassemble and replace
Calibration Centers
Troubleshooting Guide
Double Check Valve Assemblies
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