Back Check Valves Installation and Parts

A2885 & A2883 (LPG)

A2882 (Refined Fuels)

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INTRODUCTION A2882 (REFINED FUELS)

Safety Procedures �������������������������������������������������� 2 New Installations����������������������������������������������������� 5

General Information������������������������������������������������� 3 Retrofit Installations and Maintenance�������������������� 5

Disassembly������������������������������������������������������������ 5
A2885 & A2883 (LPG)
Reassembly������������������������������������������������������������� 5
New Installations����������������������������������������������������� 3

Retrofit Installations and Maintenance�������������������� 4 BILL OF MATERIALS

Disassembly������������������������������������������������������������ 4
A2885 & A2883 (LPG)���������������������������������������������� 6
Reassembly������������������������������������������������������������� 4
A2882 (Refined Fuels)��������������������������������������������� 7

SAFETY PROCEDURES

WARNING
Be Prepared
• Before using this product, read and understand the instructions.
• All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application,
installation, and maintenance of equipment and/or systems in accordance with all applicable
codes and ordinances.
• When handling electronic components and boards, always use proper Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) equipment and follow the proper procedures
• Make sure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken.
• Provide for proper ventilation, temperature control, fire prevention, evacuation, and fire management.
• Provide easy access to the appropriate fire extinguishers for your product.
• Consult with your local fire department, state, and local codes to ensure adequate preparation.
• Read this manual as well as all the literature provided in your owner’s packet.
• Save these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow the instructions set forth in
this publication could result in property damage, personal injury, or death from fire and/or
explosion, or other hazards that may be associated with this type of equipment.

WARNING
Safely Evacuate Piping System
Before disassembly of any meter or accessory component:
ALL INTERNAL PRESSURES MUST BE RELIEVED AND ALL LIQUID DRAINED FROM
THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROCEDURES.
• Pressure must be 0 (zero) psi.
• Close all liquid and vapor lines between the meter and liquid source.
• For Safety Rules Regarding LPG, refer to NFPA Pamphlet 58 and local authorities.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury, or death from fire
and/or explosion, or other hazards that may be associated with this type of equipment.

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INTRODUCTION / A2885 & A2883 (LPG)

General Information A2885 & A2883 Back Check Valves

Liquid Controls soft seat Back New Installations Strainer Assembly A2885 or A2883
Check Valves are designed to When ordered with a new Back Check Valve
prevent reverse flow of product metering system, the
through the meter. This assures A2885 or A2883 Back
that the meter and all components Check Valve is supplied
downstream remain full of the mounted to the inlet side
liquid being measured. The A2885 of the strainer housing
and A2883 for LPG are installed as shown to the right. To
on the inlet side of the strainer complete the A2885 or
assembly on the meter. The A2885 A2883 Back Check Valve
and A2883 are applicable for MA-5 portion of the installation,
and MA-7 meters. The A2882 for a liquid line must be
Refined Petroleum products is connected to the flange on
installed on the outlet side of the the inlet side of the valve.
meter. The A2882 is applicable for The flange connection is
M-5, M-7, and M-10 Meters. 2” NPT. 2" NPT
Flange (Inlet)

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A2885 & A2883 Back Check Valves

Retrofit Installations
Depending on the existing configuration, adding
an A2885 or A2883 Back Check Valve may require
modification of the inlet piping.
After the internal pressure is relieved from the system,
the inlet line can be disconnected from the inlet side of
the strainer assembly. The valve and flange assembly
can then be connected to the inlet side of the strainer.
Use the four bolts and washers provided to fasten the
valve/flange assembly to the strainer as shown on Page
3. Tighten the bolts in a crossing pattern as shown to the
right. Once the valve/flange assembly is secure, the inlet Bolt Tightening Pattern
line may be reconnected to the flange. The flange fitting
is 2” NPT.

Item Numbers
Refer to the illustrated parts breakdown on Page 6 for
Item Numbers referenced in these instructions. Item
Numbers appear in circles in the drawing.

Disassembly Reassembly
1. Remove the valve from the line by removing the four screws 1. Place the piston (Item 133) on the valve stem (Item 265),
(Item 3) and washers (Item 4) that hold it in place. with the raised rim pointing upwards.
2. From the inlet side of the valve, unscrew the valve stem 2. Place the spacer (Item 472) and O-Ring (Item 471) on the
(Item 265) from the valve nut (Item 875). piston (Item 133).
3. Remove the valve nut (Item 875) by pressing down on the 3. Place the O-Ring (Item 470) on the retainer (Item 452) and
spring holder (Item 382). The spring should be held down place it over the piston (Item 133) with the O-Ring downward.
with a press. Lift the valve nut out of position. The spring 4. Place a self locking nut (Item 875) on the valve stem and
holder and lock washer can now be removed from the tighten. Place a second self locking nut (Item 875) on the
housing. valve stem and tighten.
4. Remove the O-Ring retainer (Item 452), O-Ring (Item 470), 5. Insert this assembly into the housing (Item 110) from the
piston (Item 133), O-Ring (Item 471), and spacer (Item 472), outlet side.
lifting by the threaded end of the valve stem (Item 265).
6. Place the compression spring (Item 595) over the valve stem
5. Remove the O-Ring retainer (Item 452) and O-Ring (Item
(Item 265).
471) from the stem.
7. Insert the Teflon bearing (Item 486) into the valve spring
6. Remove the O-Ring (Item 471) and the piston (Item 133)
holder (Item 382).
from the stem.
8. Place the spring holder (Item 382) on the housing (Item 110)
7. Replace components if necessary and reassemble. The
and compress the spring inward. A press should be used to
bushing (Item 485) is pressed in place and need not be overcome the force of the spring.
removed.
9. Secure the spring holder with the spiral retaining ring (Item
393).
10. Place the O-Ring (Item 473) in the groove on the outlet side
of the housing assembly (Item 110).
The back check valve is now ready to be reinstalled
using the four screws (Item 3) and washers (Item 4).

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A2882 Back Check Valves Meter Outlet

New Installations
When ordered with a new metering system, the A2882
Back Check Valve is supplied mounted to the outlet
side of the meter as shown to the right. To complete the
A2882 Back Check Valve portion of the installation, a
liquid line must be connected to the flange on the outlet
side of the valve. The flange connection is 2” NPT.

Retrofit Installations
Depending on the existing configuration, adding an
A2882 Back Check Valve may require modification of the 2882 Back Check Valve
outlet piping.
After the internal pressure is relieved from the
system (see warning on Page 2), the outlet line can
be disconnected from the output side of the meter
Item Numbers
assembly. The valve and flange assembly can then be
connected to the outlet side of the meter. Refer to the illustrated parts breakdown on Page 7 for
Use the four bolts and washers provided to fasten the Item Numbers referenced in these instructions. Item
valve/flange assembly to the meter. Tighten the bolts Numbers appear in circles in the drawing.
in a crossing pattern (as shown on Page 4). Once the
valve/flange assembly is secure, the outlet line may be
reconnected to the flange. The flange fitting is 2” NPT.

Disassembly Reassembly
1. Remove the valve from the line by removing the four screws 1. Place the piston (Item 133) on the valve stem (Item 265),
(Item 3) and washers (Item 4) that hold it in place. with the raised rim pointing upwards.
2. From the inlet side of the valve, unscrew the valve stem 2. Place the spacer (Item 472) and O-Ring (Item 471) on the
(Item 265) from the valve nut (Item 875). piston (Item 133)
3. Remove the valve nut (Item 875) by pressing down on the 3. Place the O-Ring (Item 470) on the retainer (Item 452)
spring holder (Item 382). The spring should be held down and place it over the piston (Item 133) with the O-Ring
with a press. Lift the valve nut out of position. The spring downward.
holder and lock washer can now be removed from the
4. Place washer (705) over the valve stem and secure it with
housing.
self locking nut (875)
4. Remove the O-Ring retainer (Item 452), O-Ring (Item 470),
5. Insert this assembly into the housing (Item 110) from the
piston (Item 133), O-Ring (Item 471) and spacer (Item 472),
outlet side.
lifting by the threaded end of the valve stem (Item 265).
6. Place the compression spring (Item 595) over the valve stem
5. Remove the O-Ring retainer (Item 452) and O-Ring (Item
(Item 265).
470) from the stem.
7. Insert the Teflon bearing (Item 486) into the valve spring
6. Remove the O-Ring (Item 471) and the piston (Item 133)
holder (Item 382).
from the stem.
8. Place the spring holder (Item 382) on the housing (Item 110)
7. Replace components if necessary and reassemble. The
and compress the spring inward. A press should be used to
bushing (Item 485) is pressed in place and need not be
overcome the force of the spring.
removed.
9. Secure the spring holder with the spiral retaining ring (Item
393).
The back check valve is now ready to be reinstalled
using the four screws (Item 3) and washers (item 4).

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Model A2885 (For LPG)

Used on meters sold AFTER December 19, 1991 beginning
with Serial No. 225233

501565 2” Check Valve Assembly

Item Description Part Number
486 Bearing N/S*
473 Buna-N O-Ring 06854
393 Spiral Retaining Spring 09137
382 Valve Spring Holder 48337
595 Compression Spring 09138
875 Self Locking Nut (2) 09143
452 O-Ring Retainer 47974
470 Buna-N O-Ring 09131
471 Buna-N O-Ring 09140
472 Spacer 47295
133 Piston 47975
265 Valve Stem N/S
485 Bushing 07867
110 Check Valve Housing 47973
920 Valve Core N/S
*N/S = Not for Sale

Model A2883 (For LPG)

Used on meters sold BEFORE December 19, 1991 ending with
Serial No. 225232

501566 2” Check Valve Assembly

Item Description Part Number
486 Bearing N/S
473 Buna-N O-Ring 06854
393 Spiral Retaining Spring 09137
382 Valve Spring Holder 48337
595 Compression Spring 09138
Mounting Screws & Bolts
875 Self Locking Nut (2) 09143 (A2885 & A2883)
452 O-Ring Retainer 47974
470 Buna-N O-Ring 09131
471 Buna-N O-Ring 09140
472 Spacer 47295
133 Piston 47975
265 Valve Stem N/S
485 Bushing 07867
110 Check Valve Housing 47994
920 Valve Core N/S

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Model A2882 (For Refined Fuels)

501568 2” Check Valve Assembly
Item Description Part Number
393 Spiral Retaining Spring 09137
486 Bearing 07801
382 Valve Spring Holder 48337
595 Compression Spring N/S
875 Self Locking Nut (2) 09143
705 Flat Washer 40241
452 O-Ring Retainer 47974
470 Viton O-Ring 09025
471 Viton O-Ring 09139
472 Spacer 47295
133 Piston 47975
110 Check Valve Housing N/S
485 Bushing 07867
265 Valve Stem N/S
920 Valve Core N/S
420 Buna-N O-Ring 06854

Mounting Screws & Bolts

(A2882)

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