RP/IS-009/009-FS

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Manual

Series 009 and LF009
Series 009-FS and LF009-FS
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
Size: 1⁄4" – 3"

! 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.

LF009M2-QT-FS
Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications to the
information provided. You are required to consult the local building
and plumbing codes prior to installation. If this information is not
NOTICE
consistent with local building or plumbing codes, the local codes
should be followed. For Australia and New Zealand, line strainers should be installed
between the upstream shutoff valve and the inlet of the backflow
Need for Periodic Inspection/Maintenance: This product must preventer.
be tested periodically in compliance with local codes, but at least
once per year or more as service conditions warrant.
Testing
If installed on a fire suppression system, all mechanical checks,
such as alarms and backflow preventers, should be flow tested and For field testing procedure, refer to Watts installation sheets
inspected in accordance with NFPA 13 and/or NFPA 25. IS-TK-DP/DL, IS-TK-9A, IS-TK-99E and IS-TK-99D at watts.com.
Corrosive water conditions and/or unauthorized adjustments or For other repair kits and service parts, refer to the Backflow
repair could render the product ineffective for the service intended. Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list PL-RP-
Regular checking and cleaning of the product’s internal components BPD at watts.com.
helps assure maximum life and proper product function. For technical assistance, contact your local Watts representative.

Installation Instructions
Series 009-FS and LF009-FS assemblies of sizes ½" to 2" are Figure 1
equipped with an integrated flood sensor that, when activated, trig-
gers notification of potential flood events from excessive relief valve 21⁄2" – 3"
discharges. An add-on sensor connection kit is required to imple-
ment activation so that the alert system can be used with building
management systems or cellular communication. A retrofit sensor Main
connection kit is available for existing installations. See “Add-on and
Retrofit Sensor Connection Kits,” on pages 6 and 7, for the all
qualifying series models and valve sizes. Air Gap

Indoors Meter
Strainer

For indoor installations, the assembly needs to be easily accessible 12"

to facilitate testing and servicing. If it is lo­cat­ed in a line close to a
wall, be sure the test cocks are easily accessible. A drain line and
air gap should be piped from the relief valve connection as shown
in Figure 1. This is where evidence of discharge is clearly visible,
signaling the need to protect against water damage. Therefore,
never install the assembly in concealed locations. (For more infor-
mation, download the ES-AG/EL/TC specification at watts.com.)
Outside
In an area where freezing conditions do not occur, the assembly
can be installed outside. The most sat­is­fac­to­ry in­stal­la­tion is above
ground; thus, the assembly should be in­stalled in this manner.
Backflow preventers should not be installed in pits unless approved
by local codes. In such cases, a modified pit installation is preferred.

Figure 2
NOTICE
WattsBox
In an area where freezing conditions can occur, the assembly
should be installed above ground in an insulated enclosure, as
shown in Figure 2. (For more information, download the ES-WB
specification at watts.com.) 12"
The assembly must be installed in an ac­ces­si­ble location to facilitate
testing and ser­vic­ing. A discharge line should be piped from the air
gap at the relief valve con­nec­tion to ensure there is adequate drain-
age. Never pipe the discharge line directly into a drainage ditch,
sewer, or sump. Never install the assembly where any part of the
unit could become submerged in standing water.

Parallel Figure 3

Two or more smaller-sized assemblies can be piped in parallel (when

approved) to serve a large supply pipe main, as shown in Figure 3. *
This type of installation is employed where in­creased capacity is need-
ed beyond that provided by a single valve and permits testing or ser-
vicing of an individual valve without shutting down the complete line.
The number of assemblies used in par­al­lel should be determined
by the en­gi­neer’s judgment based on the operating con­di­tions of a
specific installation.
For parallel valve installations, the total capacity of the assemblies
21⁄2" – 3"
should equal or exceed that required by the system.

Annual Inspection
Annual inspection of all water system safety and control valves is NOTICE
required and necessary. Regular inspection, testing, and cleaning Relief Valve Discharge Rates
assures maximum life and proper product function.
The installation of an air gap with the drain line terminating above
a floor drain handles any normal discharge or nuisance spitting
NOTICE through the relief valve. However, floor drain size may need to be
designed to prevent water damage caused by a cat­a­stroph­ic fail-
Shutoff Valves: When shutoff valves are removed and re­as­sem­ ure condition. See Figure 4 for maximum relief valve discharge
bly is necessary, the shutoff valve with the test cock is to be rates, size, and capacity of typical floor drains.
mount­ed on the inlet side of the backflow preventer.
Do not reduce the size of the drain line from the air gap fitting.
A. The assembly should always be installed in an accessible location Pipe full line size.
to facilitate testing and servicing. Check the state and local
codes to ensure that the backflow preventer is installed in D. After initial installation, a discharge from the relief valve opening
compliance, such as the proper height above the ground. may occur due to inadequate initial flushing of pipe lines to elimi-
nate dirt and pipe compounds. If flush­ing does not clear, remove
B. Watts recommends that a strainer be installed ahead of the the first check valve and clean thoroughly.
assembly to protect the internal components from unnecessary
fouling.
NOTICE
! CAUTION
Periodic relief valve discharge may occur on dead end service
Do not add a strainer when the backflow preventer is installed on applications, such as boiler feed lines or cooling tower makeup
seldom-used water lines, such as fire sprinkler lines or other lines lines due to fluctuating supply pressure during a static or no flow
called upon only during emergencies. condition. To avoid this discharge, install a spring-loaded rubber
Start Up: The down­stream shutoff should be closed. Open the seated check valve ahead of the backflow assembly to “lock-in”
upstream shutoff slowly and fill the valve. When the valve is filled, the downstream pressure.
open the downstream shutoff slowly and fill the water supply sys- E. Backflow preventers should never be placed in pits unless ab­so­
tem. This is necessary to avoid water hammer or shock damage. lute­ly necessary and then only when and as approved by local
C. Water discharge from the relief valve should be vented in ac­cor­ codes. In such cases, provision should be made to always vent
dance with code requirements. The relief valve should never be above flood level or for a pit drain to ensure an adequate air gap
solidly piped into a drainage ditch, sewer, or sump. The discharge below the relief port.
should be terminated approximately 12" above the ground or
through an air gap piped to a floor drain.

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F. The backflow preventers must be inspected periodically for any Figure 4
discharge from the relief valve which provides a visual indication Relief Valve Discharge Rates

of need for cleaning or repair of check valves. Also testing for ⁄ " – 1"
12

proper operation of the device should be made periodically in 45

compliance with local codes, but at least once a year or more 40 ⁄"
12

often, depending upon system 35 ⁄ " M2

conditions.
34

Flow Rate gpm

30
The relief vent discharges water when, during no-flow periods, 25
the first check valve is fouled or the inlet pressure to the device 20
X 1" M2

drops sufficiently due to upstream pressure fluctuations to affect 15

the required operating differential between the inlet pressure and 10
reduced pressure zone. Otherwise, such relief (spitting) can 5
occur when the second check is fouled during emergency back- 0
flow or resulting from a water hammer condition. (For more 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
150
information, download Troubleshooting Guide S-TSG at Zone Pressure psi
watts.com.)

NOTICE
Special considerations are necessary when testing as­sem­ 11⁄4" – 3"
blies installed on Fire Prevention Systems. 350
11⁄4" – 11⁄2" M2
300
Fire Protection System Installations: The National Fire

Flow Rate gpm

250 2" M2
Protection Agency (NFPA) Guidelines require a confirming flow
200
test be con­duct­ed whenever a “main line” valve such as a back- 21⁄2" – 3"
150
flow assembly or the shutoff valves have been operated. Certified
100
testers of backflow assemblies must conduct this confirming test.
50
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150
Zone Pressure psi

TYPICAL FLOW RATES AS SIZED BY FLOOR DRAIN MANUFACTURERS

2" 55 GPM 5" 350 GPM
3" 112 GPM 6" 450 GPM
4" 170 GPM 8" 760 GPM

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Servicing the Relief Valve
NOTICE
No special tools required to service Series 009 21/2" – 3".

1. Remove the four or six relief valve cover bolts while holding the Ball Type
Test Cocks
cover down. Test Cock No. 4
Second Check
Test Cock No. 2
2. Lift the cover straight off. The stem and diaphragm assembly Test Cock No. 3
Module Assembly
normally remain with the cover as it is removed. The relief valve
spring is free inside the body at this point.
3. The relief valve seat is located at the bottom of the body bore,
and can be removed, if necessary, for cleaning. The disc can be
cleaned without disassembly of the relief valve module. If it is
determined that the relief valve diaphragm and/or disc should be
replaced, the relief valve module can be readily disassembled
without the use of special tools.
NOTICE
The disc rubber is molded into the disc holder and is supplied as First Check R.P. Zone
a disc holder assembly. Module Assembly

4. To reassemble the relief valve, press the seat firmly into place in Relief Valve Water Outlet
the body, center the spring on the seat, and insert the cover and Assembly
relief valve module as a unit straight into the bore. Press down
on the cover to assure proper alignment. Insert and tighten bolts.

NOTICE
If the cover does not press flat against the body, the stem
assembly is crooked and damage can result. Realign the stem
and cover before bolts are inserted.

Test Cock No.2 Test Cock No.3

Test Cock No.4 Flow Tube O-ring

Cover O-ring

Diaphragm
Relief Valve Service

Stem Assembly

First Check Second

Retainer
Parts Kit

Module Relief Valve Check Module

Assembly Assembly Assembly
Seat
Water Outlet
Spring

Seat O-ring

Cover

Cover O-ring

Diaphragm
Service Parts Kit

Stem & Diaphragm

Assembly
Relief Valve

Retainer

Seat
Seat O-ring

Body

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Servicing First and Second Check Valves
1. Remove the relief valve assembly by following the preceding pro- CHECK ASSEMBLY 1" - 2"
cedure. Seat Check Cage
2. Remove the retainer from the body bore. The check valve mod-
ules can now be removed from the valve by hand or with a
screwdriver.
Spring
NOTICE Seat O-ring
Disc Assembly

The seats and springs of the first and second check modules are
not in­ter­change­able. The heavier spring and smaller diameter
seat belong with the first check module.
3. The check seats are attached to the cage with a bayonet type
locking arrangement. Holding the cage in one hand, push the
seat inward and rotate coun­ter­clock­wise for 21⁄2" to 3"; clockwise Cover O-ring
for 1/4" to 2" against the cage. The seat, spring cage, spring, and
disc assembly are now individual com­po­nents.
4. The disc assembly may now be cleaned and re­as­sem­bled or, mb
ly
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depending on its condition, dis­card­ed and replaced with a new Relief k As
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assembly from the repair kit. O-rings should be cleaned or Module Ch
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replaced as necessary and lightly greased with the FDA- co
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approved silicon grease.
5. Reassemble the check valve modules. Check modules are
installed in the valve body with the seat facing the valve inlet. The
modules must be securely in place before the retainer can be bly Retainer
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replaced. Reinstall relief valve assembly. eck
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NOTICE
No special tools required to service Series 009 21⁄2" – 3".

CHECK ASSEMBLY 3⁄4" M3

Check Assemblies
O-ring Check
Seal Cage

Seat Seat Spring Retainer Cage

Seat Spring Disc
Disc O-ring Assembly Seat

CHECK ASSEMBLY 1⁄4" – 3⁄4" Cover

Injection Molded Stainless Steel
Acetal Resin Spring
Relief
Valve
Assembly
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Solution
1. Check valve fails to hold 1.0 Debris on check disc sealing surface Disassemble and clean
PSID minimum
Leaking isolation valve Disassemble and clean or repair
Damaged seat disc or seat O-ring Disassemble and replace
Damaged guide holding check open Disassemble and clean or replace
Weak or broken spring Disassemble and replace spring
2. Chatter during flow Worn, damaged or defective guide Disassemble and repair or replace guide
conditions
3. Low flows passing through Mainline check fouled Dissasemble and clean
mainline valve
Meter strainer plugged
Damaged mainline seat disc or seat Disassemble and replace
Broken mainline spring

For repair kits and parts, refer to the Backflow

Prevention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts
price list PL-RP-BPD at watts.com.

Watts re­serves the right to change or modify prod­uct

de­sign, con­struc­tion, spec­i­fi­ca­tions, or ma­te­ri­als with­out
prior notice and without in­cur­ring any obligation to make
such chang­es and mod­i­fi­ca­tions on Watts prod­ucts
previously or subsequently sold.

Add-on and Retrofit Sensor Connection Kits for Building Management Systems
Part Number Add-on/Retrofit Kit Description
88003056 FP-BF-BMS-1/2-2 Includes sensor activation module with cable,
BMS Sensor Connection Kit deflectors (4), ground wire, and power adapter. Use this
kit to activate the integrated flood sensor and enable
Series 009-FS, LF009-FS, LFU009-FS, SS009-FS, flood detection capabilities on the relief valve of a new
U009-FS installation working with a BMS controller (not included).
Sizes ½" to 2"

88003057 FP-RFK-BF-BMS-CFS-1/2-3/4 Includes flood sensor, deflector, sensor activation module

BMS Sensor Retrofit Connection Kit with cable, ground wire, and power adapter. Use this
kit to install the flood sensor and enable flood detection
Series 009, LF009, LFU009, SS009, U009 capabilities on the relief valve of an existing installation
Sizes ½" to ¾" working with a BMS controller (not included).

88003058 FP-RFK-BF-BMS-CFS-1-11/2 Includes flood sensor, deflectors (2), sensor activation

BMS Sensor Retrofit Connection Kit module with cable, mounting bolts, ground wire, and
power adapter. Use this kit to install the flood sensor and
Series 009, LF009, LFU009, SS009, U009 enable flood detection capabilities on the relief valve of
Sizes 1" to 1½" an existing installation working with a BMS controller (not
included).

88003059 FP-RFK-BF-BMS-CFS-2 Includes flood sensor, deflector, sensor activation mod-

BMS Sensor Retrofit Connection Kit ule with cable, mounting bolts, ground wire, and power
adapter. Use this kit to install the flood sensor and
Series 009, LF009, LFU009, U009 enable flood detection capabilities on the relief valve of
Size 2" an existing installation working with a BMS controller (not
included).

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Add-on and Retrofit Sensor Connection Kits for Cellular Communication
Part Number Add-on/Retrofit Kit Description
88003060 FP-BF-CFS-1/2-2 Includes sensor activation module with cable,
Cellular Sensor Connection Kit deflectors (4), Cellular Gateway with mounting kit,
ground wire, and power adapter. Use this kit to
Series 009-FS, LF009-FS, LFU009-FS, SS009-FS, activate the integrated flood sensor and enable flood
U009-FS detection capabilities on the relief valve of a new
Sizes ½" to 2" installation working with cellular communication to
send alerts by email message, SMS text message, or
voice call.

88003061 FP-RFK-BF-CFS-1/2-3/4 Includes flood sensor, deflector, sensor activation

Cellular Sensor Retrofit Connection Kit module with cable, Cellular Gateway with mounting
kit, ground wire, and power adapter. Use this kit to
Series 009, LF009, LFU009, SS009, U009 install the flood sensor and enable flood detection
Sizes ½" to ¾" capabilities on the relief valve of an existing installation
working with cellular communication to send alerts by
email message, SMS text message, or voice call.

88003062 FP-RFK-BF-CFS-1-11/2 Includes flood sensor, deflectors (2), sensor activation

Cellular Sensor Retrofit Connection Kit module with cable, mounting bolts, Cellular Gateway
with mounting kit, ground wire, and power adapter.
Series 009, LF009, LFU009, SS009, U009 Use this kit to install the flood sensor and enable flood
Sizes 1" to 1½" detection capabilities on the relief valve of an existing
installation working with cellular communication to
send alerts by email message, SMS text message, or
voice call.

88003063 FP-RFK-BF-CFS-2 Includes flood sensor, deflector, sensor activation

Cellular Sensor Retrofit Connection Kit module with cable, mounting bolts, Cellular Gateway
with mounting kit, ground wire, and power adapter.
Series 009, LF009, LFU009, U009 Use this kit to install the flood sensor and enable flood
Size 2" detection capabilities on the relief valve of an existing
installation working with cellular communication to
send alerts by email message, SMS text message, or
voice call.

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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.
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