BFMM RP4A SBF REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER 1/2” 2” I. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The Reduced Pressure Principle (RP) device consists of two independently-acting, spring-loaded check valves, together with a hydraulically dependent, mechanically independent pressure di erential relief valve, located in the zone between the check valves.
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Figure 1 FLOWING CONDITION Figure 2 NO FLOW CONDITION NOTE: Pressures shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of any actual valve. Customer Service (704) 841-6000 www.apollovalves.com...
BFMM RP4A SBF III. TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Relief valve continuously #1 check valve fouled with debris. Inspect and clean seat disc and discharges during no- ow seat condition. b. #2 check valve fouled with b. Inspect and clean seat disc and debris coupled with a seat.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL IV. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1/2” – 2” A. Disassembly - Check Valves Close #2 shut-o valve, then close #1 shut-o valve. Bleed pressure from the assembly by opening #2, #3, and #4 test cocks. Unscrew cap using hex head provided. Push down and turn the spring retainer 90 degrees to remove.
BFMM RP4A SBF Assembly - Relief Valve Apply a thin coat of Apollo lubricant, DOW® 111 or equal on o-rings before installing. Install o-ring on RV seat. Line up the seat with the bore and push rmly into place. If the RV stem has been disassembled, install o-ring onto RV stem.
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL TEST NO. 3 PURPOSE: To test check valve #1 for tightness. Close high “A” valve and open test cock #2. Close test cock #4. Open low valve “B”, this will bleed air from low side of gauge, then closing valve “B” restores the system to a normal static condition.
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL PARTS LIST 1/2” - 2” Figure 4 Customer Service (704) 841-6000 www.apollovalves.com...
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BFMM RP4A SBF RP4A and RPLF4A Parts List Part Number Std. or Item # Description Qty. 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” Body Consult Factory Label Plate Consult Factory Label Plate Tacks I-2614-00 Test Cock M x F (81 metal)
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Inlet and Outlet Shut-O Valves Part Number Std. or Item # Description Qty. 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 81 Mtl 77B-103-85 77B-104-83 77B-105-83 T2 Inlet NPT Ball Valve w/ “T” Not Available Handle (Standard) 77BLF-103-85 77BLF-104-83 77BLF-105-83...
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