Watts AMES Colt C400-FS Series Installation Maintenance Repair Manual

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual
Colt™ Series C400-FS, C500-FS, LFC500-FS
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies
2 ⁄ " – 10"
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WARNING
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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 modifi cations
to the information provided. You are required to consult
the local building and plumbing codes prior to instal-
lation. 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. 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.
WARNING
!
This device must be tested periodically in compliance 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.
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be installed
between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of the backflow
preventer.
Testing
For field testing procedure, refer to Ames installation sheets
IS-A-ATG-1 at www.amesfirewater.com.
For technical assistance, contact your local Ames representative.
C400-OSY-FS
Series C400-FS, C500-FS, and LFC500-FS are each equipped
with an integrated flood sensor that detects excessive relief valve
discharges and triggers notification of potential flood events.
NOTICE
An add-on connection kit is required to activate the integrated
flood sensor. Without the connection kit, the flood sensor is a
passive component and will not communicate with any other de-
vice. (A retrofit sensor connection kit is also available for existing
installations. See "Add-on and Retrofit Sensor Connection Kits,"
for ordering details.)
NOTICE
Use of the integrated flood sensor does not replicate the need to
comply with all required instructions, codes, and regulations re-
lated to installation, operation, and maintenance of this product,
including the need to provide proper drainage in the event of a
discharge.
Watts ® is not responsible for the failure of alerts due to
connectivity or power issues.
NOTICE
The information contained herein is not intended to replace the
full product installation and safety information available or the
experience of a trained product installer. You are required to
thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety
information before beginning the installation of this product.
Inquire with governing authorities for local installation
requirements.
RP/IS-A-C400/C500-FS