AQUATROL 69 Installation & Operating Instructions

Figure No. 69
Adjustable Relief Valve
Installation & Operating Instructions
WHEN INSTALLING (OR ADJUSTING) THIS VALVE:
USE ONLY THE PROPER SIZED HEX WRENCH FOR ALL FITTINGS.
IF USING PIPING COMPOUND OR TAPE, DO NOT APPLY TO
THE BOTTOM FEW THREADS AS THE PRESENCE OF ANY FOREIGN OBJECTS
WITHIN THE VALVE CHAMBER COULD AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
THE VALVE IS AVAILABLE IN PRESSURE SETTINGS FROM
5 PSI TO 600 PSI
PRESSURE SETTINGS ARE BASED ON THE SPRING RANGES.
(CONTACT AQUATROL FOR SPECIFICATIONS)
THE PRESSURE RANGE IS INDICATED ON THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO
THE VALVE BODY.
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NOTE- THE VALVE SHOULD BE ADJUSTED USING A PRESSURE
GAUGE WITHIN THE STAMPED RANGE ON THE VALVE.
ADJUSTMENT OUTSIDE OF THE PRESSURE RANGE CAN CAUSE
THE VALVE TO BE COMPLETELY CLOSED OFF RESULTING IN
SEVERE OVERPRESSURE.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:

 USING A PROPER SIZED WRENCH, REMOVE THE HOOD (11)
 LOOSEN THE LOCK NUT (14) (THEIR IS NO LOCK NUT ON 1/2''
AND 3/4'' VALVES)
 ADJUST THE PRESSURE SCREW (12)
 INCREASE PRESSURE BY TURNING CLOCKWISE
(TIGHTEN).
 DECREASE PRESSURE BY TURNING COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
(LOOSEN).
 AFTER THE DESIRED PRESSURE IS OBTAINED, TIGHTEN
THE LOCK NUT (14)
 REINSTALL THE HOOD (11)
 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN & ONLY USE PROPERLY SIZED
WRENCHES THROUGHOUT.
Flow Rate Notation:
THE FLOW RATE CHANGES BASED ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF PRESSURE SETTINGS. LESS PRESSURE INCREASES
FLOW RATE / MORE PRESSURE (HIGHER) DECREASES THE FLOW RATE OR GPM.
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