ZURN WILKINS ZW109FP Owner's manual

INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
TheWilkins ZW109FP Fire Protection Pressure Reducing Valve is a
pilot-operated regulator, capable of holding downstream pressure
to a predetermined pressure.
1. Special Note: For system protection, a pressure relief valve is
to be installed downstream (system side) of the Wilkins ZW109FP
Pressure Reducing Valve. Adequate drainage of the relief valve
discharge must be provided.The relief valve should be set above
the “no flow” or “dead end” shutoff pressure which will be 5 to 8 psi
higher than the set pressure.
2.Allow sufficient room around the valve assembly to make adjust-
ments and for disassembly.
3. It is recommended that isolation valves be installed on both
ends of the Wilkins ZW109FP valve to facilitate isolating the valve
for start-up, testing and preventative maintenance.
4. BEFORETHEVALVE IS INSTALLED, PIPE LINES SHOULD
BE FLUSHED OF ALL CHIPS, SCALE, AND FOREIGN MATTER.
5. Place the WilkinsZW109FP valve in the line with flow through the
valve in the direction indicated on the inlet nameplate mounted on
inlet flange or by arrow on nameplate mounted on side of thread-
ed ends valves.Check all fittings and hardware for proper makeup
and that no apparent damage is evident.
6. Wilkins valves operate with maximum efficiency when mounted
in horizontal piping with the cover UP; however, other positions are
acceptable. Due to size and weight of cover and internal compo-
nents of six inch and larger valves, installation with the cover up is
advisable. This makes periodic inspection of internal parts readily
accessible.
Start-Up and Adjustment
1.Upon initial start-up and after any valve servicing, it is necessary
to follow these steps.
2. Prior to pressurizing the valve make sure the necessary gauges
to measure pressure are installed. Gauges should be installed
upstream (inlet) and downstream (outlet) of the valve. Unused
ports on main valve body can be used for this purpose.
Caution: During start-up and test procedures a large volume of
water may be discharged downstream. Check to make sure that
the downstream venting is adequate to prevent damage to per-
sonnel and equipment.
3. Close upstream and downstream isolation valves.
4. Slowly open the upstream isolation valve enough to allow the
valve and pilot control system to fill with liquid.
5. Bleed air from the main valve (1) cover and pilot system by
slightly loosening fittings or plugs at all high points until a steady
flow of water is observed retighten. It may be necessary to do this
more than once.
6. Open fully the upstream isolation valve.
7. Slowly open the downstream isolation valve part way to estab-
lish a low flow rate.
There must be liquid flowing through the valve during
pressure adjustments.Optimum valve performance occurs when
pressure setting is done with flow rate as low as practical.
8.Adjust the CRD Control (3) to desired pressure.To change pres-
sure setting, turn the adjusting screw in (clockwise) to increase
delivery pressure.Turn the adjusting screw out (counterclockwise)
to decrease delivery pressure. The pressure should change
approximately 27 psi per turn. Only slight changes in adjustment
should be made to avoid damage to equipment.When the desired
setting has been made, tighten jam nut and replace cover.
NOTE: The “no flow” or “dead end” shutoff pressure will be 5 to 8
psi above the set pressure.
9. Open downstream isolation valve fully.
Maintenance
1. The Wilkins ZW109FP Fire Protection Pressure Reducing Valve
requires no lubrication or packing and a minimum of maintenance.
However, a periodic inspection schedule should be established to
determine how the fluid handled is affecting the efficiency of the
valve. Minimum of once per year.
2. When servicing the pilot control system, use care to prevent
damage. If it is necessary to remove fittings or components, be
sure they are kept clean and replaced exactly as they were.
3. When ordering parts always refer to the catalog number
and stock number on the valve nameplate.
Main valve
fails to open
Main valve
fails to close
Fails to
Regulate
No pressure at valve inlet
Main valve diaphragm assembly
inoperative
Pilot Valve (CRD) not opening:
1. No. spring compression
2. Damaged spring
3. Spring guide not in place
4.Yoke dragging on inlet nozzle
Foreign matter between disc and
seat or worn disc. Scale on stem
or Diaphragm ruptured
Flow Clean Strainer plugged
CK2 (isolation valves) closed
Pilot Valve (CRD) remain open:
1. Spring compressed solid
2. Mechanical obstruction
3.Worn disc
4.Yoke dragging on inlet nozzle
diaphragm nut. Leakage from
vent hole in cover
5. Diaphragm damaged or loose
diaphragm nut. Leakage from
vent hole in cover
Air in main valve cover and/or
tubing
Pilot Valve (CRD) yoke dragging
on inlet nozzle
Pilot Valve (CRD) spring not in
correct range to control
Check inlet pressure
Disassemble, clean and polish
stem, replace detective parts
1.Tighten adjusting screw
2. Disassemble and replace
3. Assemble properly.
4. Assemble properly
Disassemble main valve,
remove matter, clean parts and
replace defective parts
Remove and clean or replace
Open isolation valves
1. Back off adjusting screw
2. Disassemble and remove
obstruction
3. Disassemble remove and
replace disc retainer assembly
4. Assemble properly
5. Disassemble. replace
diaphragm and/or tighten nut
Loosen top cover plug and fit-
tings and bleed air
Assemble properly
Check outlet pressure require-
ments
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
UL Listed Pressure Reducing Valve
ZW109FP
MODEL
acompany
ZURN
UL
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X58C
2.
X46A
4.
INLET OUTLET
4
1
3
2
*SUGGESTED REPAIR PARTS
IOM-ZW109FP
ZW109FP UL SCHEMATIC
CRD
COVER PIPE PLUG
COVER BEARING
SPRING
STEM NUT
DIAPHRAGM WASHER
DISC RETAINER
BODY
*SPACER WASHERS
DISC GUIDE
SEAT
PIPE PLUG
STEM
SEAT O-RING
STUD
8" and Larger
* DIAPHRAGM
* DISC
* Repair Parts
Seat Screw
8" and Larger
(Globe or Angle)
PIPE PLUG
HEX NUT
8" and Larger
Cover Bolt
6" and Smaller
BASIC COMPONENTS
1 100-01 Hytrol (Main Valve)
2 X58C Restriction Fitting
3 CRD Pressure Reducing Control
4 X46A Flow Clean Strainer
HYTROL MAIN VALVE
inlet
Cover vent
(3/8" NPT)
Cap
Adjusting Screw
Jam Nut
Cover
Spring
Hex Nut
Belleville Washer
Diaphragm Washer
Diaphragm*
Yoke
Body and Seat Assy
Disc Retainer Assy
Gasket*
Plug, Body
*Machine Screw
(Fil.Hd) 8 Req’d
Spring Guide
Pressure Setting
Adjusting Screw
(Turn Clockwise to
Increase Setting)
3.
X58C
Tube Connector
(NPT)
Restriction
Plug
Orifice
2.
1.
Minimum Flow Required When Setting Pressure
Valve Size (inch)
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
6
8
10
16
26
37
57
100
220
390
620
Min. Flow (GPM)
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