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Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
Series 995
Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventers
1
Sizes:
⁄
" through 2" (15-50mm)
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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.
WARNING
!
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 codes, the
local codes should be followed. This product must be
installed by a licensed contractor in accordance with
local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
!
Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance: This product
must be tested periodically in compliance with local codes,
but at least once per year or more as service conditions war-
rant. If installed on a fire suppression system, all mechanical
checks, such as alarms and backflow preventers, should be
flow tested and inspected in accordance with NFPA 13 and/
or NFPA 25. All products must be retested once maintenance
has been performed. Corrosive water conditions and/or
unauthorized adjustments or repair could render the product
ineffective for the service intended. Regular checking and
cleaning of the product's internal components helps assure
maximum life and proper product function.
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be installed
between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of the backflow pre-
venter.
Testing
For field testing procedure, refer to Watts installation sheets
IS-TK-DP/DL, IS-TK-9A, IS-TK-99E and IS-TK-99D found on
watts.com.
For other repair kits and service parts, refer to our Backflow
Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list
PL-RP-BPD found on watts.com.
For technical assistance, contact your local Watts representative.
Watts 995 shown
RP/IS-995
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Summary of Contents for Watts 995 Series
- Page 1 Testing For field testing procedure, refer to Watts installation sheets IS-TK-DP/DL, IS-TK-9A, IS-TK-99E and IS-TK-99D found on watts.com. For other repair kits and service parts, refer to our Backflow Prevention Products Repair Kits &...
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Page 2: Basic Installation Instructions
If it is located in a line close to wall, be sure the test cocks are easily accessible. A drain 1" Watts 995QT line and air gap should be piped from the relief valve connection as... - Page 3 For trouble shooting guide ground. send for S-TSG. C. We recommend a strainer be installed ahead of 995 series NOTICE assemblies to protect the internal components from unnec- essary fouling.
- Page 4 7. Install relief valve cover nut and tighten. Inspect seat for nicks and replace as needed. For repair kits and parts, refer to our Backflow Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list PL-RP-BPD found on watts.com.
- Page 5 Figure 1 and rotate the check assembly counter- check modules into the valve body hand-tight. Replace the cover. clockwise. For repair kits and parts, refer to our Backflow Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list PL-RP-BPD found on watts.com.
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Page 6: Test Procedure
Test Procedure Test Procedure for Reduced Pressure Assembly A. All needle valves must be closed on test kit. B. Open test cock No. 4 and flush test cocks Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on reduced pressure assembly then close test cock No. C. - Page 7 Notes...
- Page 8 For more information: www.watts.com/prop65 Limited Warranty: Watts Regulator Co. (the “Company”) warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. In the event of such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, replace or recondition the product without charge.