Measure across the bottom of the Poppet ; the distance across the bottom of the Poppet will determine which size kit you need:
1/2" & 3/4" Kits: Poppet measures 1- 1/8" to 1- 3/16" across the bottom (diameter).
1" & 1-1/4" Kits: Poppet measures 1- 7/8" across the bottom (diameter).
1-1/2" & 2" Kits: Poppet measures 3- 7/16" across the bottom (diameter).
Measure across the bottom of the Bonnet Assembly; the distance across the bottom of the Bonnet Assembly (threaded part) will determine which size kit you need:
1/2" & 3/4" Kits: Bonnet Assembly measures 1- 5/16" across the bottom (diameter).
1" & 1-1/4" Kits: Bonnet Assembly measures 2- 3/16" across the bottom (diameter).
1-1/2" & 2" Kits: Bonnet Assembly is made of brass and measures 5- 1/8" across the bottom (diameter).
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Step 1Close the outlet shut-off valve, then close the inlet shut-off valve to release the water pressure. Then unscrew the top nut and loosen the brass top cap. |
Step 2Place the poppet in the backflow prevention device, apply lubricant to the threads of the bonnet (included in the kit). |
Step 3Install the poppet on the brass guide of the bonnet (slide it in), screw the bonnet into the PVB unit (hand tight only), place the top cover and tighten the nut on the top cover with a wrench. |
Step 4Open the inlet ball valve to pressurize the equipment. Temporary "splash" is normal and "splash" will automatically close once the equipment is fully pressurized. Then slowly open the outlet ball valve and fill the downstream line with water. |
A. Debris on sealing surface or guide surfaces valve surfaces - Disassemble and clean check
B. Damage seat disc - Disassemble and replace seal
C. Weak or broken spring - Disassemble and replace spring
D. Poppet broken due to thermal expansion - Replace broken poppet
A. Debris restricting free operation - Disassemble and clean check valve surfaces
B. Poppet seal adhering to bonnet - Disassemble and clean and/or replace damaged parts
C. Weak spring load - Replace bonnet assembly (1/2 - 11/4) or Replace spring (11/2 and larger)
A. Damaged poppet seal - Disassemble and replace seal
B. Cracked or damaged poppet - Disassemble and replace poppet seal
C. Cracked bonnet or damaged sealing edge - Disassemble and replace bonnet assembly
D. Debris on sealing surface - Disassemble and clean
A. Poppet not properly guided - Disassemble and replace damaged parts
B. Major poppet or seal failure - Disassemble and replace damaged parts
C. Low downstream pressure - Check pressure at #2 testcock; should be higher than 5 PSIG if low system
D. Insufficient inlet volume to operate device - Pressure needs to be increased or partially closed outlet ball valve to create higher pressure on poppet.
E. Poppet and or bonnet broken - Replace broken bonnet/poppet due to thermal expansion (see freeze protection)
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