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MODEL 450DA 4" & 6" (STANDARD & METRIC)

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5

10

15

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1200

1600

FLOW RATES (GPM)

PRESSURE LOSS (PSIG)

0

34

69

103

0.0

25.2

50.5

75.7

100.9

FLOW RATES (l/s)

PRESSURE LOSS (kpa)

MODEL 450 4" & 6" (STANDARD & METRIC)

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5

10

15

0

400

800

1200

1600

FLOW RATES (GPM)

PRESSURE LOSS (PSIG)

0

34

69

103

0.0

25.2

50.5

75.7

100.9

FLOW RATES (l/s)

PRESSURE LOSS (kpa)

MODEL 450 2 1/2" & 3" (STANDARD & METRIC)

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5

10

15

0

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400

600

800

FLOW RATES (GPM)

PRESSURE LOSS (PSIG)

0

34

69

103

0.0

12.6

25.2

37.9

50.5

FLOW RATES (l/s)

PRESSURE LOSS (kpa)

WILKINS, a ZURN  company

1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone:805/238-7100 Fax:805/238-5766

IS450 (REV. 11/10)

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Troubleshooting

Proper performance is dependent upon licensed, qualified personnel performing regular, periodic testing according to WILKINS' specifications and 

prevailing governmental & industry standards and codes and upon following these installation instructions. Failure to do so releases WILKINS of

 

any liability that it might otherwise have with respect to that device. Such failure could also result in an improperly functioning device.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. LEAKING CHECK VALVES

1. Debris on seat or seal ring.

1. Clean seat area

   

2. Damaged seat area

2. Replace check assembly

3. Damaged seat o-ring  

3. Replace seat o-ring

4. Damaged bolt o-ring(s) on check retainer

4. Replace o-ring(s)

2. LOW OR NO FLOW

1. Device installed backwards

1. Verify flow direction arrow

    

2. Gate valves not fully open

2. Turn handles counterclockwise

3. Low supply pressure

3. Attach pressure gauge to test cock #1 and verify pressure   

Performance Characteristics

⃟ 

Rated Flow (Established by approval agencies)

2 1/2"

 

(65mm)

3"

 

(80mm)

4"

 

(100mm)

6"

 

(150mm)

4"

 

(100mm)

6"

 

(150mm)

Содержание WILKINS 450

Страница 1: ...e adequate space around the installed unit so that the test cocks will be accessible for testing and servicing 3 Install valve at least 6 inches above surrounding flood level 4 Always consult local codes for installation methods approvals and guidance PLACING THE DEVICE IN SERVICE 1 Start with both shut off valves closed Slowly open the inlet shut off valve until the backflow preventer is complete...

Страница 2: ...valve 1 after gauge reading stabilizes and water stops running out of test cock 3 5 Close all test cocks open shut off valve 1 and remove test equipment TEST NO 2 TIGHTNESS OF 2 CHECK VALVE REQUIREMENT The static pressure drop across check valve 2 shall be at least 1 0 psid If test cock 4 is not at the highest point of the check valve body then a vertical tube must be installed on test cock 4 so t...

Страница 3: ...he back of the check assembly See Check Assembly illustra tion Separate the seal retainer from the assembly to expose the seal ring 8 Inspect the seal ring for cuts or embedded debris If the reverse side of the seal is unused the seal ring can be inverted and used temporarily until a new seal is obtained Inspect seat o ring and replace if cut or damaged in any way 9 Inspect valve cavity and seatin...

Страница 4: ...c testing according to WILKINS specifications and prevailing governmental industry standards and codes and upon following these installation instructions Failure to do so releases WILKINS of any liability that it might otherwise have with respect to that device Such failure could also result in an improperly functioning device PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 LEAKING CHECK VALVES 1 Debr...

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