Watts TWS User Manual

Series tws, Wall hydrant, Installation instructions

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IS-TWS

O-ring

Plunger Assembly

Valve Body

Seat

Union Nut

Drain Plug,
Blow Down

Installation Instructions

1. Drill a 1

7

8

" diameter hole in the wall and insert the barrel

through the wall.

2. Determine system requirements:

a. If using a vacuum breaker, install the union outlet of the

TWS Hydrant in the vertical up position (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).

b.

If using a Reduced Pressure Assembly, install the union
outlet of the TWS Hydrant in the vertical up orientation (see
Fig. 1 and Fig. 3).

Watts Regulator suggests the use of the Watts Series
U009AQT for added installation savings.

c.

If using a Double Check Assembly in meter box (see Fig. 4
and Fig. 5), install the union outlet in the vertical down posi-
tion.

3. Secure to the wall, anchoring through the faceplate.

4. Connect the threaded

3

4

" or 1" (20 or 25mm) inlet to the do-

mestic supply. (see Fig. 1)

5. If the inside connection is to be a sweat (soldered) connection,

turn hydrant key counterclockwise to the full open position.
Wrap hydrant side connection with a wet rag and/or heat sink
before applying heat.

6. Restore water supply, slowly open hydrant and fl ush thor-

oughly.

7. Connect union outlet to the backfl ow preventer.

Note: TWS does not include Backfl ow Prevention Assembly.

Consult local codes for proper protection.

Note: The Watts TWS is designed for maximum fl ow and

should be operated in the wide open position. The TWS hy-
drant should not be used as a throttling valve.

Figure 1

Head Body

Key

Series TWS

Wall Hydrant

Sizes:

3

/

4

" and 1" (20 and 25mm)

Size

3

4

" and 1" (20 and 25mm)

Nom.

Pipe

Stem

Model No.

Distance

Length

Length

in. mm in. mm in. mm

TWS-8

8.0

200

9.0 229 12.3 312

TWS-10

10.0 255 11.0 279 14.3 363

TWS-12

12.00 305 13.0 330 16.3 414

TWS

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