PRESSURE REDUCING aND
SUSTaINING CONTROL VaLVE
03/06
910 Series
Operations
The AMES Model 912 / 612 Combination Pressure Reducing and Pressure Sustaining Control Valve is
designed to automatically reduce a uctuating higher upstream pressure to a constant lower downstream
pressure regardless of varying ow rates, and will throttle to sustain a minimum upstream pressure. It
is controlled by a normally open, pressure reducing pilot designed to: 1) Open (allowing uid out of the
main valve cover chamber) when downstream pressure is below the adjustable setpoint, and 2) Close
(allowing uid to ll the main valve cover chamber) when downstream pressure is above the adjustable
setpoint. A decrease in downstream pressure causes the valve to modulate toward an open position, raising
downstream pressure. An increase in downstream pressure causes the valve to modulate toward a closed
position, lowering downstream pressure.
The normally closed sustaining pilot remains open when upstream pressure is above the adjustable setpoint,
and modulates toward a closed position if upstream pressure falls below the setpoint. As the sustaining pilot
closes, uid is directed into the main valve cover chamber, allowing the valve to modulate toward a closed
position, raising upstream pressure. Normal pressure reducing operation resumes when upstream pressure
is above the sustaining pilot setpoint, and downstream pressure is below the reducing pilot setpoint.
Model
612
912
Installation Guidelines
Prior to installation, ush line to remove debris.
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Install valve horizontally “in line” (cover facing up), so ow arrow matches ow through the line. Avoid
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installing valves 6” and larger vertically. Consult factory prior to ordering if installation is other than de-
scribed.
Install inlet and outlet isolation valves. NOTE: When using buttery valves, insure disc does not contact
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control valve. Damage or improper valve seating may occur.
Provide adequate clearance for valve servicing and maintenance.
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Install pressure gauges to monitor valve inlet and outlet pressure.
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If installation is subjected to very low ow or potentially static conditions, AMES recommends a pressure
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relief valve (1/2” minimum) be installed downstream of the Pressure Reducing Valve for additional system
protection.
Other AMES Pressure Reducing Control Valves
910 / 610 Pressure Reducing Valve
910-01 / 610-01 Pressure Reducing Valve with Hydraulic Check Feature
910-11 / 610-11 Pressure Reducing Valve with Downstream Surge Control Feature
910-15 / 610-15 Pressure Reducing Valve with Solenoid (On-Off) Feature
910-17 / 610-17 Pressure Reducing Valve with Return Flow Feature
910-48 / 610-48 Pressure Reducing Valve with Low Flow By-Pass
912-01 / 612-01 Pressure Reducing and Sustaining Valve with Hydraulic Check Feature
8550 Hansen Road • Houston, Texas 77075 • (Ph) 713.943.0688 • (Fx) 713.944.9445 • www.amesrewater.com
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