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Watts AMES LF920GD Series Specification, Installation, And Adjustments Manual

Watts AMES LF920GD Series Specification, Installation, And Adjustments Manual

Pressure relief, sustaining, or backpressure control valve

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Engineering Specification, Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Series LF920GD / LF620GD
Pressure Relief, Sustaining, or Backpressure Control Valve
Sizes: 11/4" 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.
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Table of Contents

Engineering Specifications
Basic Valves
Standard
Optional Components
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ACV Maintenance Schedule
LF920GD
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Summary of Contents for Watts AMES LF920GD 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 The valve will close, if necessary, until upstream pressure is above the pilot setting. The valve should be specified to include the optional opening speed control and posi- tion indicator when used for Pressure Sustaining applications. ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 3 Grooved End = 400psi (27.6 bar) Operating Temperature Globe Threaded Angle Threaded 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-LF920GD 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 **Note: 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-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 6 3/ 8 1/ 2 1/ 2 1/ 2 1/ 2 ⁄ ⁄ 1/ 4 1/ 4 1/ 2 1/ 2 ⁄ 5/ 8 1/ 2 3/ 4 3/ 4 3/ 8 3/ 4 3/ 4 ⁄ ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 7 Jam Nut Lockwasher Spring Housing Diaphragm Washer Spring Guide Diaphragm* Spring Diaphragm Washer Cap Screw O-Ring* Power Chamber Stem 1.00 O-Ring* Retainer Inlet Outlet Body Rubber Disc* 3.50 Seat Screw O-Ring* *Included in Repair Kit ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 8 Stainless Steel (optional) Seat: Lead Free Brass Stainless Steel (304) Needle: FLOW FLOW Elastomers: Buna-N (standard) * The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight. FLOW FLOW ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 9 -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-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 10 400psi (27.6 bar) Monel Filter Element: 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-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 11 0.25% of lead by weight. lbs. kgs. 1/ 4 11/ 1 6 11/ 1 6 0.77 3/ 8 11/ 1 6 11/ 1 6 0.77 1/ 2 0.77 3/ 4 5/ 1 6 5/ 1 6 0.77 ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 12 7/ 8 7/ 8 Item Description 1/ 4 Test Cock 1/ 4 Housing 1/ 4 Gasket 1/ 4 Pyrex Sight Tube 1/ 4 Body 1/ 4 Indicating Rod Stem Adaptor (8" or Larger) *Reduced Port ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 13 * 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-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 14: Installation, Operation And Maintenance

    The following tables detail the recommended minimum valve servicing dimensions. Globe Size (in) 1 1/4 1 1/2 21/2 A (in) B (in) Angle Size (in) 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 1/2 C (in) D (in) ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 15: Setting The Pressure Controls

    Adjust the Sustaining Control screw IN, clockwise, until the inlet Figure 2 pressure begins to increase, or OUT, counterclockwise to de- PV20C — Pressure Sustaining Control crease, stopping at the desired pressure (See Figure 2). ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 16 IF recovery of downstream pressure is too quick, as indicated in a rapid increase in pressure, possibly higher than the desired set-point, turn the adjustment screw IN, clockwise, decreasing the Figure 3 rate of opening (See Figure 3). Flow Control ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 17: 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 18 Blockage in main valve. Perform freedom of movement test; if valve does not close, disassemble and remove blockage. Worn/damaged valve seat. Perform seat sealing check; disassemble and inspect/repair seat if required. ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 19: Valve Disassembly Instructions

    E Dia. 4 Holes Angle or 90 Apart Nut and Washer Channel Iron 2PLCS All-Thread B (Min) C TYP <3 PLCS> Valve Seat Valve Body D TYP <3 PLCS> 120 Apart Figure 4 Figure 5 ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...
  • Page 20 11. Test the integrity of the Seat Seal by following the Seat Seal Test procedure in previous section. 12. Return valve to service by following instructions Setting the Pressure Controls matching the valve function. in the section ES-A-ACV-LF920GD 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-LF920GD 2115 © 2021 Watts...