Backflow Direct Magnum 20 Technical specifications

2 ½” – 4” Magnum 20 Maintenance Instructions
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Tools Required: This list is the recommended tools for ease of installation. Other versions of the same tool can be used. For
example,Allen Wrenches instead of Allen Drive Sockets.
QUESTIONS: Please call us at 916-760-4524 M-F 8:00 AM –4:30 PM PST or email us at [e-mail]
#2 Philips Head Screwdriver
#2 Flathead Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
Wood Block - 2” x 4” x 5”
Wood Block – 1” x 2” x 16”
Backflow Direct Test Cock Wrench
5/8” Ratchet Wrench
T45 Torx Bit or Key

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Closing Shut-Off Valves Prior to Maintenance
1. Slowly rotate Shut-Off Valve #2 Handle
(B) clockwise to the closed position.
Flag perpendicular to flow (A).
2. Slowly rotate Shut-Off Valve #1 Handle
(C) clockwise to the closed position.
Flag perpendicular to flow (A).
Note: When yellow/orange position indicator flags are parallel with
the flow of water the shut-off valves are in the open position. Before
doing any maintenance be sure the yellow or orange flow indicators
(flags) are perpendicular to the flow of water valve body indicating
shut-off valves are in the closed position (A).
Note
C
FLOW
A
B
A
FLOW

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Opening Test Cocks and BleedingAll Pressure from the Line Before Maintenance
1. DO NOT OPEN Main Test Cock Number 1,
as it is still subject to line pressure.
2. Using the Backflow Direct test cock wrench or
a small adjustable wrench open (A) Main Test
Cock Number 4. (Test Cock is open when
wrench flats are parallel to water flow through
test cock)
3. Using the Backflow Direct test cock wrench
or a small adjustable wrench open Main
Test Cock Number 3.
4. Using the Backflow Direct test cock wrench
or a small adjustable wrench open Main
Test Cock Number 2.
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A
A
FLOW

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Removing Access Port Cover Plate
1. Using a 5/8”ratchet wrench loosen all six bolts on the access
port cover plate (A).
2. Remove bolts and tapered washers (B) and store in a safe
place. Be careful not to lose tapered washers as the access
cover will not seal properly without the tapered washers.
3. Remove access port cover plate (C). Do not remove Access
Port O-ring (D).
B
C
A
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D

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Removing the First Dual-Action Check Module
1. Use a T45 Torx bit or key to loosen the check retainer bolts on
both sides of the valve body (A). Do not completely remove
check retainer bolts from valve body. Merely loosen the bolts
until the ends of the bolts are flush with the inner wall of the
valve body(B). Allow easy removal of Check Modules
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the inner valve body and
the First Check Module Flange (C), gently coax the First Check
Module in the downstream direction until the First Check Module
can easily be removed from the access port by hand.
A
B
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C
FLOW

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Removing the Second Dual-Action Check Module
1. Remove 1st check prior to removing 2nd check as described on
page 6.
2. Use a T45 torx bit or key to loosen the Check Retainer Bolts on
both side of the valve body (A). Do not completely remove check
retainer bolts from valve body. Merely loosen the bolts until the
ends of the bolts are flush with the inner wall of the valve body(B).
3. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the inner valve body and the
Second Check Module Flange (C), gently coax the Second Check
Module in the upstream direction until the Second Check Module
can easily be removed from the access port by hand.
A
A
C
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B
FLOW

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Maintenance of First Dual-Action Check Module
1. Use a #2 Philips Head Screwdriver to remove Tower
Screws (A) from the First Check Seat (B) The Double
Torsion Spring is captured (C) and does not to be
retained during maintenance.
2. After removing the Tower Screws (A) Examine the
Elastomer Disk (D) and Check Seat (E) for fouling or
damage.
3. Should Elastomer Disk (D) need replacement unscrew
Disk Retainer Screws (F) and remove Disk Retainer (G).
Carefully remove and replace Elastomer Disk (D).
When replacing Elastomer Disk (D) be certain that no
air, water or debris is trapped in the Clapper (H) cavity
behind the Elastomer Disk (D).
A
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4. Reverse the order of the above instructions to reassemble check.
•Elastomer Disk must be flat in Clapper (H) cavity before
tightening Disk Retainer Screws (F).
•Do not cross thread Disk Retaining Screws (F).
B
E
D
F
D
G
H
C

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Maintenance of First Dual-Action Check Module
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Note: The diagram below shows the correct orientation of the First Dual-Action Check Module when being re-attached to the seat. In
order to maintain the performance of the valve pay attention to the proper orientation of the check module.

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Maintenance of Second Dual-Action Check Module
H
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A
C
B
E
D
F
DG
1. Use a #2 Philips Head Screwdriver to remove Tower
Screws (A) from the Second Check Seat (B) The Double
Torsion Spring is captured (C) and does not to be
retained during maintenance.
2. After removing the Tower Screws (A) Examine the
Elastomer Disk (D) and Check Seat (E) for fouling or
damage.
3. Should Elastomer Disk (D) need replacement unscrew
Disk Retainer Screws (F) and remove Disk Retainer (G).
Carefully remove and replace Elastomer Disk (D).
When replacing Elastomer Disk (D) be certain that no
air, water or debris is trapped in the Clapper (H) cavity
behind the Elastomer Disk (D).
4. Reverse the order of the above instructions to reassemble check.
•Elastomer Disk must be flat in Clapper (H) cavity before
tightening Disk Retainer Screws (F).
•Do not cross thread Disk Retaining Screws (F).