Backflow Direct Magnum 20 Technical specifications

2 ½” – 4” Magnum 20 Maintenance Instructions
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2½”-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.
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#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
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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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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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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
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D
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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).

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Maintenance of Second Dual-Action Check Module
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Note: The diagram below shows the correct orientation of the Second 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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Installing Second Dual Action Check Module
1. Insert Second Check Module (A) into Access Port (B) with Second Check
Towers (C) pointing downstream. Push Second Check Module (A)
downstream into Valve Sealing Ring (D) until Check O-ring (E) rests against
Valve Sealing Ring (D). Coax Second Check Module (A) into its fully seated
position by hand.
2. Alternatively place 2”x4”piece of wood cut to 5”length (F) against the
backside of the Second Check Seat Ring (G). Using a 1”x4”piece of wood
cut to 16”length (H) as a lever between Access Port Wall the 2”x4”(F) gently
coax the Second Check Module (A) into its fully seated position.
3. Be certain Second Check Module (A) is fully seated and Check O-ring (E) is
NOT “fish mouthed” or damaged.
4. Tighten the Second Check Retaining Screws (I) ONLY AFTER the First Check
Module (A) has been installed.
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A C
Binding
Not Binding
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WARNING: The Second Check Module must be fully
seated to insure Retainer Screws do not bind against Check
Seat. Binding Retainer Screws against Check Seat will
result in permanent damage to Second Check Modules.
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F
G
H
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Important Note: Recommended Torque for the Check Retainer Bolts
is 50 Ft.Lb.

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WARNING: The First Check Module must be fully
seated to insure Retainer Screws do not bind
against Check Towers. Binding Retainer Screws
against Check Towers will result in permanent
damage to First Check Modules.
1. Insert First Check Module (A) into Access Port
(B) with First Check Towers (C) pointing
downstream. Push First Check Module (A)
upstream into Valve Sealing Ring (D) until
Check O-ring (E) is resting against Valve
Sealing Ring (D). Coax First Check Module (A)
into its fully seated position by hand.
2. Alternatively, using a piece of 1”x4”wood cut to
16”length (F) as a lever between the Second
Check Seat (G) and the First Check Towers
(C), coax the First Check Module (A) into its
fully seated position.
3. Be certain First Check Module (A) is fully
seated and Check O-ring (E) is NOT “fish
mouthed” or damaged.
4. Now fully tighten the First and Second Check
Retaining Screws (I) .
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Installing First Dual-Action Check Module
Not Binding
Binding
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Important Note: Recommended Torque for the
Check Retainer Bolts is 50 Ft.Lb.

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InstallingAccess Port Cover
1. It is best to never remove the Access Port O-ring (A).
Should the Access Port O-ring (A) become dislodged, simply
insert it back into Access Port Groove (B).
2. Slide the Access Port Cover (C) into place being certain that
Access Port O-ring (A) does not become dislodged during
the process.
3. Insert Cover Bolts (D) and Tapered Washers (E) into Tapered
Cover Holes (F). Tapered Washers (E) must be properly
installed or the Access Port Cover (C) will not seal under
pressure.
4. Use Ratchet Wrench (G) to sequentially tighten all Cover
Bolts (D) alternating from one side of the valve to the other.
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Close Test Cocks and Double Check all Closing/Sealing Mechanisms
1. Slightly open shut off valve #1 and using the Backflow
Direct Test Cock Wrench or a small adjustable wrench
slightly close Main Test Cocks Number 2, 3 and 4 (A) to
allow excess air to be released before closing the test
cocks completely.
2. Double check to be certain that all Cover Bolts are
Tightened (B)
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Open Shut-Off Valves to make Backflow Preventer Functional
1. Slowly rotate the Number 1 Shut-Off Valve Operation Handle (A)
counter clockwise to the open position. (Shut-Off Valve is open when
yellow/orange position indicator flags are parallel to the mainline
water flow)
2. As the valve fills with water air will be pushed through the Test Cocks.
Once a steady flow of water is released from the Test Cocks close in
order (2, 3 Then 4. Test Cock is closed when wrench flats on stem
are perpendicular to water flow through Test Cock).
3. Slowly rotate the Number 2 Shut-Off Valve Operation Handle (B)
counter clockwise to the open position.
Note: Yellow/Orange Position Indicator Flags must be parallel to
mainline water flow for Backflow Valve to be functional (C).
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