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Watts 909 Series Installation, Maintenance & Repair

Watts 909 Series Installation, Maintenance & Repair

Reduced pressure zone assemblies

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Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
Series 909 and LF909
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
Sizes:
" – 2"
3
4
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.
Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications to the
information provided. You are required to consult the local building
and plumbing codes prior to installation. If this information is not
consistent with local building or plumbing codes, the local codes
should be followed.
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 warrant. 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.
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 www.
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 www.watts.com.
For technical assistance, contact your local Watts representative.
No. 909QT-S 1
NOTICE
Inquire with governing authorities for local installation requirements
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be installed
between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of the backflow
preventer.
Its important that this device be tested periodically in com-
pliance with local codes, but at least once per year or more
as service conditions warrant. If installed on a fire sprinkler
system, all mechanical checks, such as alarm checks and
backflow preventers, should be flow tested and inspected
internally in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.
RP/IS-909S
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1
2

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Summary of Contents for Watts 909 Series

  • Page 1 NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. 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 www. watts.com. For other repair kits and service parts, refer to our Backflow Prevention Products Repair Kits &...
  • Page 2: Basic Installation Instructions

    4. Normal discharge and nuisance spitting are accommodated by relied upon to protect the safe drinking water as per applicable the use of a Watts air gap fitting and a fabricated indirect waste standards. line. Floor drains of the same size MUST be provided in case of excessive discharge.
  • Page 3 Installation Indoors 909QT-S/ ASSE approved for vertical installation LF909QT-S ⁄ " – 2" flow up and down Min. For indoor installations, it is important that the valve be ⁄ " easily accessible to facilitate testing and servicing. Series 909 and LF909 may be installed either vertically or hori- zontally.
  • Page 4 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. 4. C.
  • Page 5 The springs and covers of the first and second check valves are not Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts interchangeable. The heavier spring loaded module should be in the first price list PL-RP-BPD found on www.watts.com. check and the lighter in the second check module.
  • Page 6 " – 2" Relief Valve Assembly (2) Piston Cover O-rings For repair kits and parts, refer to our Backflow Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list PL-RP-BPD found on www.watts.com. Seat O-ring Piston Stem Diaphragm Seat (2) RV O-Rings Disc Assembly For further details contact your local technical sales representative.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    Use ond check. Watts No. 15 to eliminate water hammer. Replace defective second check assembly. In case of freezing; thaw, dis as sem ble and inspect internal components.
  • Page 8 For additional information, visit our web site at: www.watts.com Limited Warranty: Watts (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.

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