Ames Fire & Waterworks 6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers with Meter Housing User Manual
Testing
RP/IS-A-4000SS/5000SS
4000SS
Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
Series 4000SS/5000SS
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies & Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies
Sizes: 2
1
⁄
2
" – 6" (65 – 150mm)**
NOTICE
For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be installed
between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of the backflow
preventer.
NOTICE
The flange gasket bolts for the gate valves should be
retightened during installation as the bolts may have loosened
due to storage and shipping.
Testing
For field testing procedure, refer to Ames installation sheets
IS-A-ATG-1 found on
www.amesfirewater.com.
For other repair kits and service parts, refer to our Backflow
Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list
PL-A-RP-BPD found on
www.amesfirewater.com.
For technical assistance, contact your local Ames representative.
** Metric Dimensions are nominal pipe diameter. This product is produced with
ASME/ANSI flanged end connections.
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
!
Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance: This product must
be tested periodically in compliance with local codes, but at least
once per year or more as service conditions warrant. If installed on
a fire suppression system, all mechanical checks, such as alarms
and backflow preventers, should be flow tested and inspected in
accordance with NFPA 13 and/or NFPA 25. All products must be
retested once maintenance has been performed. Corrosive water
conditions, and/or unauthorized adjustments or repair could render
the product ineffective for the service intended. Regular checking
and cleaning of the product’s internal components helps assure
maximum life and proper product function.
WARNING
!
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WARNING
!
The installation and maintenance of backflow assemblies
should be performed by a qualified, licensed technician.
Failure to do so may result in a malfunctioning assembly.