Watts AMES 4000SS Series Installation And Repair Manual

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual
Series 4000SS
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
8" – 12"
WA RN I N G
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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
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You are required to consult the local building and plumbing
codes prior to installation. If the information in this manual
is not consistent with local building or plumbing codes,
the local codes should be followed. Inquire with governing
authorities for additional local requirements.
WARNING
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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. 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.
WARNING
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The installation and maintenance of backflow assemblies
should be performed by a qualified, licensed technician.
Failure to do so may result in a malfunctioning assembly.
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be installed
between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of the backflow
preventer.
Fittings such as end connectors intended to join alternative pipe
systems made from other materials (such as plastics) shall also conform
to the relevant dimensional and performance requirements of the
appropriate Australian, New Zealand, or joint Australian–New Zealand
Standard for the alternative pipe system.
Testing
For field testing procedure, refer to Ames installation sheets
IS-A-ATG-1 at www.amesfirewater.com.
For other repair kits and service parts, refer to our Backflow
Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list
PL-A-RP-BPD at www.amesfirewater.com.
For technical assistance, contact your local Ames representative.
4000SS-OSY with Flood Sensor
Series 4000SS sizes 8" to 10" include a 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 flood sensor.
Without the connection kit, the flood sensor is a passive component
and will not communicate with any other device. (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 flood sensor does not replace the need to comply with all
required instructions, codes, and regulations related 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
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connectivity issues, power outages, or improper installation.
RP/IS-A-4000SS