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Watts AMES LF980GD-16 Series Manual
Watts AMES LF980GD-16 Series Manual

Watts AMES LF980GD-16 Series Manual

Pump control valve with mechanical check feature

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Engineering Specification, Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Series LF980GD-16 / LF680GD-16
Pump Control Valve with Mechanical Check Feature
Sizes: 6" to 24"
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
warrant. 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 and external components
helps assure maximum life and proper product function.
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand: Pipeline strainers should be
installed between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of
the backflow preventer.
It's important that this device be tested periodically in compli-
ance 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.
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are ap prox i mate and are pro vid ed for ref er ence only. For precise mea sure ments, please contact
Watts Tech ni cal Ser vice. Watts re serves the right to change or modify prod uct de sign, con struc tion, spec i fi ca tions, or ma te ri als with out prior notice and without
in cur ring any ob li ga tion to make such chang es and mod i fi ca tions on Watts prod ucts previously or sub se quent ly sold.
Submittal Package

Table of Contents

Basic Valves
Standard
Optional Components
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ACV Maintenance Schedule
FLOW
CLOSES VALVE
OPENS VALVE
LF980GD-16
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Summary of Contents for Watts AMES LF980GD-16 Series

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are ap prox i mate and are pro vid ed for ref er ence only. For precise mea sure ments, please contact Watts Tech ni cal Ser vice. Watts re serves the right to change or modify prod uct de sign, con struc tion, spec i fi ca tions, or ma te ri als with out prior notice and without...
  • Page 2: Engineering Specifications

    You are required to thoroughly ber. When the valve reaches the closed position, the limit switch is read all installation instructions and product safety information actuated, turning the pump off. before beginning the installation of this product. ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 3 Grooved End = 400psi (27.6 bar) Operating Temperature Buna-N: 160°F (71°C) Maximum EPDM: 300°F (140°C) Maximum Viton™: 250°F (121°C) Maximum Epoxy Coating**: 225°F (107°C) Maximum ** Valves can be provided without internal epoxy coating consult factory ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 4: Acv Schematic

    • The C Factor of a value is the flow rate in US GPM at 60°F that will • For sizing questions including cavitation analysis consult Watts cause a 1psi drop in pressure. with system details. • factor can be used in the following equations to determine Flow (Q) and Pressure Drop (∆P):...
  • Page 5 ***6 inch and smaller valves, Seat Ring is threaded NOTICE Installation: If unit is installed in any orientation other than horizontal (cover up) OR extreme space constraints exist, consult customer service prior to or at the time of order. ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 6 2600 1180 1051 43 1105 3300 1497 41 3/8 Grooved End Dimensions Valve Globe Grooved Cover To Center Angle Grooved Angle Grooved Port Size Port Size Port Size Shipping Weights* Size (npt) (npt) (npt) lbs. kgs. ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 7 However, brass solenoids may be used as a replacement component in a lead free Watts ACV main valve, as the wetted surface of a lead free Watts ACV main valve including installed brass solenoids contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.
  • Page 8 Spring Disc Holder Spring Retainer Viton™ is a trademark of The Chemours Company FC, LLC Stem * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 9 * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Parts List Item Description Limit Switch Bracket Stem Trip collar Set Screw Wiper Ring* O-Ring* Guide O-Ring* Polypak* Locknut Body Coupling *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 10 Lead Free Brass FLOW Needle: Stainless Steel (304) Elastomers: Buna-N (standard) Internal Threads * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water FLOW contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. FLOW External Threads FLOW ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 11 * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Dimensions SIZE DIMENSIONS WEIGHT lbs. kgs. 0.77 11/16 11/16 11/16 11/16 0.77 0.77 5/16 5/16 0.77 ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 12 -40°F - 400°F Temp Rating: * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Size Dimensions Weight lbs. 13/16 7/16 13/16 7/16 13/16 7/16 15/16 5/16 ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 13 400psi (27.6 bar) Filter Element: Monel Screen Mesh: 40 Mesh (standard) Male Pipe Thread Female Pipe Thread * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 14 * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. Parts List Item Description Limit Switch Bracket Stem Trip collar Set Screw Wiper Ring* O-Ring* Guide O-Ring* Polypak* Locknut Body Coupling *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 15: Installation

    Valve section. Valve Servicing Dimensions FLOW FLOW FLOW FLOW The following tables detail the recommended minimum valve servicing dimensions. Globe Size (in) 21/2 A (in) B (in) Angle Size (in) 2 1/2 C (in) D (in) ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 16: Commissioning The Pump Control Valve

    STEP 6 When pump demand is satisfied, pump will continue to operate as the main valve closes. To close main valve, de-energize the solenoid, checking that the main valve closes. ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 17 At valve closure booster pump will stop. Adjust limit switch collar to final position to ensure positive actuation of limit switch elec- trical contact, if necessary, by sliding up/down to location (See Figure 3). Figure 3 Limit Switch in Closed Position ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Automatic Control Valve Maintenance Schedule To ensure peak performance and longevity of your automatic con- • Annual Maintenance trol valve, Watts/Ames recommends following the below – Conduct monthly & quarterly inspections. standard maintenance schedule. – Inspect & clean all strainers.
  • Page 19 Check voltage at the solenoid Should be performed by actuate connection, insuring that it has licensed electrician the minimum of 85% of the coils rated voltage. Manual operated is engaged Turn manual operator counter- clockwise to disengage ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 20: Valve Disassembly Instructions

    Size (in) 2 1/2 0677-21 0677-22 0677-23 0677-24 0677-25 0677-26 Consult Factory 0677-28 0677-29 0677-30 Table 3: Reduced Port Valve (600GD-16/600AD-16) Repair Kits Size (in) 20 & 24 0677-21 0677-23 0677-24 0677-25 0677-26 0677-27 0677-28 0677-30 ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 21 USA: Backflow T: (978) 689-6066 • F: (978) 975-8350 • AmesFireWater.com USA: Control Valves T: (713) 943-0688 • F: (713) 944-9445 • AmesFireWater.com Canada: T: (888) 208-8927 • F: (905) 481-2316 • AmesFireWater.ca Latin America: T: (52) 55-4122-0138 • AmesFireWater.com ES-A-ACV-LF980GD-16 2115 © 2021 Watts...

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