Ames 3000SS User Manual

RP/IS-A-2000SS/SE&3000SS/SE

Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
Series 2000SS/SE & 3000SS/SE

Double Check Valve Assemblies & Double Check Detector Assemblies

Sizes: 2
6" – 8"SE (150 – 200mm)**

1

⁄2" – 6"SS (65 – 150mm)**

2000SS

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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.

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WARNING

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.

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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.

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 or DN flanged end connecitons.

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Installation Instructions

Maintenance Instructions

1. Before installing any Ames backflow assembly, flush the line
thoroughly to remove all debris, chips and other foreign objects.
Failure to do so may make the assembly inoperable.

2. The Ames 2000SS and 3000SS may be placed in any position
as long as the flow indicator arrow in the assembly is pointed
in the direction of water flow, and the local water authority has
approved the installation configuration. ASSE (American Society
of Sanitary Engineers) has approved these assemblies for either
horizontal or vertical installation.

3. Allow sufficient clearance around the installed assembly to con­duct testing, servicing, and inspection. Allow a minimum of 12”
from the flood level to the bottom of the assembly.

4. If double check or double check detector assembly is installed in a
vault or pit, be sure proper drainage is available. If sufficient drain­age is not available a cross-connection may occur.

5. If installing on fire protection system, be sure to purge air from
fire system. Fill system slowly with all inspectors test valves
open.

Indoor Installation

Outdoor Installation

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WARNING

Depressurize valve before servicing.

Removing Cam-Checks

1. Shut down water system and lock out system if possible. Slowly
open all ball valves to relieve air and water pressure. Loosen
bolts on groove coupler and remove groove coupler and cover
plate from valve body.

2. Remove #1 Cam-Check assembly by using your hands to un­screw (turn counterclockwise) Cam-Check and remove through
top access port. Do not use Cam Arm as a handle to unscrew
Cam-Check. If Cam-Check cannot be loosened by hand, insert a
long screwdriver between valve body and Cam-Check (see Figure

3). Slowly apply pressure against the Cam-Check until loosened.
Finish unscrewing by hand. Unscrew #2 Cam-Check (turn
counterclockwise) by placing a long screwdriver between lugs and
applying pressure to loosen #2 Cam-Check. Finish unscrewing by
hand.

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3. To clean Cam-Check, (except 2
locate the Cam Arm opening stud on the outlet flange of the valve
assembly.

Slide the Cam Arm over the stud with the check threads facing

downward (Figure 1). Tighten
bar. Slowly pull the assembly outward to open check raising the
clapper so that the end of the Cam Arm rests between roller and
clapper (Figure 2).

Thoroughly clean the seat area and clapper sealing surfaces of

both Cam-Checks. Rinse Cam-Checks and O-rings thoroughly.
Inspect seats, clapper sealing surfaces, Cam Arms, and O-rings
for damage. If damaged, install a new Cam-Check assembly and/
or O-ring.

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WARNING

While the spring mechanism is removed for check servicing, never
pull the screwdriver out or off the support notches on the arbors.
Doing so may cause bodily injuries. Keep fingers out of seat and
clapper area.

4. Gently close the Cam-Check using the Cam Arm opening stud.

Before reinstallation of Cam-Checks thoroughly clean O-ring groove
and lubricate O-ring with FDA approved lubricant. Insert and thread
#2 Cam-Check first and then #1 Cam-Check. #2 Cam-Check should
be tightened by inserting a long screwdriver between lugs to tighten
firmly (see Figure 1). Do not over tighten. Tighten #1 Cam-Check
firmly by hand only. Replace cover plate, clean groove coupler gas­ket and groove, replace groove coupler. Close ball valves.

/2" – 4" (65-100mm) DC check)

1

/4" nut on stud to secure cam

Vertical Installation

Figure 1

Cam Arm Open Pin

Valve Outlet Flange

Threaded Stud on Flange

6" & 8" (150-200mm)

1st Check DC

6" & 8" (150-200mm)

2nd Check DC

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Maintenance Instructions cont.

Figure 2

Cam
Arm

Figure 3

Cleaning Position

Roller

Clapper

Item # Description

1. #1 Cam-Check

2. #2 Cam-Check

3. #1 Cam-Check O-ring

4. #2 Cam-Check O-ring

5. Cover Plate

6. Ball Valve

7. Groove Coupler

8. Groove Coupler Gasket

9. Ball Valve (Cover)

9

6

5

3

1

4

8

7

2

6

#1 Cam-Check 2

1

/2" – 6" (65-150mm)

O-ring Seal
& Groove

Seat

O-ring Seal
& Groove

#2 Cam-Check DC & RP

O-ring Seal
& Groove

Lug

Seat

Spring

Spring

Cam Arm

Clapper

Cam Arm

Roller

Hole –

6" & 8"

(150-200mm)

Only

Clapper

Roller

Hole – 6" & 8"

(150-200mm)

Figure 4

For repair kits and parts, refer to our Backflow Pre­vention Products Repair Kits & Service Parts price list
PL-A-RP-BPD found on www.amesfirewater.com.

Only

O-ring Seal & Groove

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Testing — Double Check Valve Assembly

Test Check Valve No. 1

Step 1: Ensure shutoff #1 is open, shutoff #2 is closed.

Step 2: Connect high side hose to test cock #3, low side to test cock #2 and

Step 3: Open valve C, then open A to bleed air from the high side. Close valve A,

Step 4: Connect vent hose loosely to test cock #1. Open valve A to vent air from

Step 5: Close shutoff #1. Slowly loosen hose at test cock #2 until differential

open both test cock #2 and test cock #3.

then open B to bleed low side. Close valve B.

vent hose. Tighten vent hose at test cock #1, open test cock #1.

gauge rises to 2psi and retighten hose. If the differential reading does not
decrease, record check valves as “tight”.

Test Check Valve No. 2

Step 1: Move the high side hose to test cock #4, low side to test cock #3 and

Step 2: Open valve C, then open valve A to bleed air from the high side. Close

Step 3: Connect vent hose loosely to test cock #1. Open valve A to vent air from

Step 4: Close shutoff #1, then slowly loosen hose at test cock #3 until differential

The assembly will fail both the first and second check valve tests above, if shutoff
#2 leaks excessively. To test for a leaky #2 shutoff, use the following procedure.

open both test cock #3 and test cock #4. Remove vent hose from test
cock #1, open shutoff #1.

valve A, then open valve B to bleed low side. Close valve B.

the vent hose. Tighten vent hose at test cock #1, open test cock #1.

gauge rises to 2psi and retighten hose. If the differential reading does not
decrease, record check as tight. Remove all hoses and restore valve to
original working condition.

NOTICE

Test for Leaky No. 2 Shutoff

Step 1: Connect the high side to test cock #1, low side to test cock #4. Open

Step 2: Close valve C. Open valve A, then open valve B

Step 3: If the differential gauge rises above 0, there is excessive leakage at

Product information is subject to change without notice and supersedes all
previous publications.

test cock #1 and test cock #4. Close shutoffs #1 and #2.

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test cock #4 to remove air. Retighten hose.

shutoff #2 and it must be replaced to test the assembly.

⁄2 turn, loosen hose at

Vent Hose

(Blue)

Low Hose

(White or Red)

Test Cock

Test Cock

No. 1

Ball Type Test Valves

(A)

(B)

(C)

Needle

Valve

High Hose

(Yellow)

Test Cock

No. 2

No. 3

Test Cock

Figure 5

No. 4

Limited Warranty: Ames Fire & Waterworks (the “Company”) warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one year from the date
of 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.

THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN IS GIVEN EXPRESSLY AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE COMPANY HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

The remedy described in the first paragraph of this warranty shall constitute the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty, and the Company shall not be responsible for any incidental, special
or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost profits or the cost of repairing or replacing other property which is damaged if this product does not work properly, other costs resulting
from labor charges, delays, vandalism, negligence, fouling caused by foreign material, damage from adverse water conditions, chemical, or any other circumstances over which the Company has no
control. This warranty shall be invalidated by any abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or alteration of the product.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore the above
limitations may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from State to State. You should consult applicable state laws to
determine your rights. SO FAR AS IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE STATE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL SHIPMENT.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

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