Watts AMES Deringer 20X User manual

Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
IOM-A-Deringer 20/20X/30/30X_6-8
Deringer™20/20X/30/30X
Double Check Valve/Double
Check Detector Assemblies
Size: 20/30: 6"&8"
20X/30X: 4"&6"
WARNING
!
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.
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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This list is the recommended tools for installation. Other
versions of the same tool can be used. For example, allen
wrenches instead of allen drive sockets.
Tools Required
15/16" Socket
11/8" Socket
Wood Block 2" x 4" x 5"
Wood Block 1" x 2" x 16"
#2 Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 Flathead Screwdriver Ratchet
Adjustable Wrench Deringer Test Cock Wrench Slip-joint Pliers

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NOTE: valve is still under pressure. When opening test cocks,
water will be released. Take precautions to ensure discharging
water does not damage the surrounding area/equipment or
create an unsafe condition.
1. DO NOT OPEN main test cock number 1, as it is still
subject to line pressure.
2. Using the Deringer 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. Deringer 30/30X only: Using a #2 flathead screwdriver open
bypass test cock number 2. (Test cock is open when screw-
driver slot is parallel to water flow through test cock (B))
4. Using the Deringer test cock wrench or a small adjustable
wrench open main test cock number 3.
5. Deringer 30/30X only: Using a #2 flathead screwdriver open
bypass test cock number 1.
6. Using the Deringer test cock
wrench or a small adjustable
wrench open main test
cock number 2.
Closing Shutoff Valves Prior to Maintenance
1. Slowly rotate shutoff valve #2 handle clockwise to the closed
position. Flag perpendicular to flow (A).
2. Slowly rotate shutoff valve #1 handle clockwise to the closed
position. Flag perpendicular to flow (A).
NOTICE
When yellow/orange position indicator flags are parallel with the flow of water
the shutoff valves are in the open position (B). Before doing any maintenance
be sure the yellow or orange flow indicators (flags) are perpendicular to the
flow of water valve body indicating shutoff valves are in the closed position (A).
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Opening Test Cocks and Bleeding All Pressure
from the Line Before Maintenance
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B
B
B
A
A
A
ClosedOpen
Bypass Test CockMain Test Cock
Closed Open Closed Open

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Removing Access Port Cover Plate
C
D
A
A
1. Using a 15/16" socket wrench loosen all
eight 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
Removing the First Dual-actionTM Check Module
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C
A
1. Use a 15/16" socket wrench to loosen the check retainer
bolts on both sides of the valve body (A). Do not
completely remove check retainer bolts from valve
body. Loosen the bolts until the ends of the bolts are
flush with the inner wall of the valve body (B).
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the inner valve
body and the first check module flange (C), gently push
the first check module in the downstream direction until
the first check module can easily be removed from the
access port by hand.
B
Removing the Second Dual-action Check Module
A
A
1. Use a 11/8" socket wrench to loosen the check
retainer bolts on each side of the valve body (A).
Do not completely remove check retainer bolts from
valve body. Loosen the bolts until the ends of the
bolts are flush with the inner wall of the valve body
(B).
2. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the inner valve
body and the second check module flange (C),
gently push 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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C
B

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Deringer 30/30X: Disassembly and Maintenance of Bypass Check Valve
A
C
B
A
D
Part 1
1. Use an adjustable wrench to rotate check cover (A) counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Examine cover plate O-ring (B) for damage or fouling.
3. Remove spring (C).
4. Remove check poppet assembly (D) and examine for damage
or fouling.
5. Examine seat cage, located inside the bypass check valve body, for
damage or fouling to the sealing seat. Do not remove unless the seat
cage is being replaced.
6. Reverse the order of above instructions to reassemble bypass
check valve.
A
Part 2
1. To replace a damaged red silicone poppet disk, use a #2 phil-
lips head screwdriver to remove the disk retaining screw (A).
2. Remove disk retaining washer (B).
3. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the gasket from
poppet cavity (C).
4. Install new red silicone poppet disk (D).
5. Reverse the order of the above instructions to reassemble
check poppet assembly.
6. Reverse the order of the instructions on the previous page to
reassemble bypass check assembly.
A
AC
B
D

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Deringer 30/30X: Removing Bypass Meter
1. Using the ball valve handles, close the #2 bypass ball valve
(B) and then #1 bypass ball valve (A). (Ball valve is closed
when “T” handle is perpendicular to water flow through
ball valve).
2. Using a #2 flat head screw driver open bypass test cock
#2 (D) and then open bypass test cock #1 (C). (Test cock is
open when screw driver slot is parallel to water flow through
test cock).
3. Using large adjustable pliers or a wrench, unscrew and
retract bypass meter coupling nuts (E). Remove the gaskets
(F) on both sides of bypass meter.
4. Gently remove bypass meter (G) from line. It is OK if the
bypass fittings move slightly during the removal process.
5. Reverse order of above instructions to reinstall bypass
meter. Remember to install gaskets (F) before threading
meter coupling nuts into place.
C
E
E
F
E
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A
D
B
G
Maintenance of First Dual-action Check Module
1. Use a #2 phillips head screwdriver to remove tower
screws (A) from the first check seat (B). The double torsion
spring (C) is captured and does not need 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).
F
G
E
D
D
A
B
C
H

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NOTICE First Check Tower Bosses and Spring Arms Face Up
Orient seat protrusions as shown
Tower Bosses
Spring Arms
The diagram on the right 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.
Maintenance of Second Dual-action Check Module
1. Phillips head screwdriver to remove tower screws (A) from
the second check seat (B). The double torsion spring (C)
is captured and does not need 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).
F
G
D
H
B
CA
E
D
NOTICE Second Check Tower Bosses and Spring Arms Face Down
Orient seat protrusions as shown
Tower Bosses
Spring Arms
The diagram on the right 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.
Maintenance of First Dual-action Check Module (continued)

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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). Push 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 move 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.
The second check module must be fully seated to ensure
retainer screws do not bind against check seat. Binding
retainer screws against check seat will result in permanent
damage to second check modules.
WARNING
!
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C
A
B
G
Not BindingBinding
I
H
F
D
E

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Installing First Dual-action Check Module
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). Without
using excessive force, push the 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), push 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).
The first check module must be fully seated to ensure
retainer screws do not bind against check towers. Binding
retainer screws against check towers will result in permanent
damage to first check modules.
WARNING
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C
A
B
E
F
G
D
Not BindingBinding
I

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Installing Access 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 tapered washers (E), flat side facing up, and cover bolts (D) 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 15/16" socket wrench (G) to tighten the 4center cover bolts (D) alternating
from one side of the valve to the other. Then tighten the 4corner bolts
alternating from one side of the valve to the other.
A
B
F
C
E
G
D
Close Test Cocks and Double Check All Closing/Sealing Mechanisms
1. Using the Deringer test cock wrench or a small adjustable
wrench close main test cocks number 2, 3, and 4 (A). (Test
cock is closed when wrench flats on stem are perpendicular
to water flow through test cock).
2. Deringer 30/30X: Using a #2 flathead screwdriver close
bypass test cock number 1 and 2 (B). (Test cock is closed
when screwdriver slot on stem is perpendicular to water flow
through test cock).
3. Use the “T” handles to open bypass ball valve number 1 (D)
and then open bypass ball valve number 2 (C). (Ball valve is
open when “T” handle is parallel to water flow through
ball valve).
4. Double check to be certain of the following:
• All cover bolts are tightened (E)
• Deringer 30/30X: Bypass check valve cover is
tightened (F)
• Deringer 30/30X: Bypass meter coupling nuts
are tightened (G)
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A
A
B
B
C
E
F
G
D
Open
Open
Closed
Closed

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Open Shutoff Valves to Make Backflow Preventer Functional
1. Slowly rotate the number 1 shutoff valve operation handle
(A) counter clockwise to the open position. (Shutoff valve is
open when yellow/orange position indicator flags are parallel
to the mainline water flow).
2. Slowly rotate the number 2 shutoff valve operation handle
(B) counter clockwise to the open position.
FLOW
C
C
B
NOTICE
Yellow/Orange Position Indicator Flags must be parallel to mainline water flow
for Backflow Valve to be functional (C).
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Limited Warranty: Ames Fire & Waterworks (the “Company”) warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date
of original shipment. In the event of such defects within the warranty period, the Company will, at its option, replace or recondition the product without charge.
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty, and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental, special
or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work properly, other costs resulting from
labor charges, delays, vandalism, negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water conditions, chemical, or any other circumstances over which the Company has no control.
This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or alteration of the product.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore the
above limitations may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from State to State. You should consult applicable state laws to
determine your rights. SO FAR AS IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT.
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Step 1: Using wire cutters, cut the wires coming out of the
gearbox as close to the gearbox as possible.
Step 2: Use a piece of thread seal tape to seal the threads on a
½" NPT plug
Step 3: Using an allen wrench, install and tighten the ½" NPT
plug into the same threaded hole where the wires were
previously cut.
NOTICE
If a Deringer is going to be installed outdoors and the tamper switches will not
be wired into the fire alarm system, the wires will need to be cut and a plug
will need to be installed to protect the internal components of the gearbox.