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Limited One Year Warranty
T&S warrants to the original purchaser (other
than for purposes of resale) that such product is
free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase. During this one-year warranty period,
if the product is found to be defective, T&S shall,
at its options, repair and/or replace it. To obtain
warranty service, products must be returned
to...
T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc.
Attn: Warranty Repair Department
2 Saddleback Cove
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Shipping, freight, insurance, and other
transportation charges of the product to T&S
and the return of repaired or replaced product
to the purchaser are the responsibility of the
purchaser. Repair and/or replacement shall be
made within a reasonable time after receipt by
T&S of the returned product. This warranty does
not cover Items which have received secondary
fi nishing or have been altered or modifi ed after
purchase, or for defects caused by physical
abuse to or misuse of the product, or shipment
of the products.
Any express warranty not provided herein, and
any remedy for Breach of Contract which might
arise, is hereby excluded and disclaimed. Any
implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness
for a particular purpose are limited to one year in
duration. Under no circumstances shall T&S be
liable for loss of use or any special consequential
costs, expenses or damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long and implied warranty lasts or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. Specifi c rights under this war-
ranty and other rights vary from state to state.
Installation and
Maintenance
Instructions
ATMOSPHERIC
VACUUM BREAKERS
B-0968 & B-0968-RK01 (3/8”)
B-0969 & B-0969-RK01 (1/2”)
Deutsch: Installations- und
Wartungsanleitungen
Español: la Instalación y las In-
strucciones de Mantenimiento
P/N: 098-009549-45 Rev.6
Date: 01-08-08
Drawn: TEH
Checked: GEF 01-08-08
Approved: JHB 01-08-08
Français: les Instructions
d’Installation et
d’Entretien
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Exploded View
3/8" Vacuum Breaker
Repair Kit
B-0968-RK01
1/2" Vacuum Breaker
Repair Kit
B-0969-RK01
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B-0968 (3/8") B-0969 (1/2")
* Some items are listed for instructional purposes
and may not be sold as separate parts.
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Part Number Guide
B-0968 Vacuum Breaker Assemblies & Kit
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1
2
3
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4
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5
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6
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7
8
(*) Indicates those items that are included in the B-0968-RK01
Vacuum Breaker Repair Kit
Screws
Nameplate
Coverplate
Insert
Large O-Ring
Small O-Ring
Piston
Body, Vacuum Breaker 3/8”
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B-0969 Vacuum Breaker Assemblies & Kit
(*)
1
2
3
(*)
4
(*)
5
(*)
6
(*)
7
8
Screws
Nameplate
Coverplate
Insert
O-Ring
Sealing Disk
Piston
Body, Vacuum Breaker 1/2”
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*
(*) Indicates those items that are included in the B-0969-RK01
Vacuum Breaker Repair Kit
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General Instructions
Typical Installation:
Single Vacuum Breaker
1. Vacuum breaker must be installed
with the supply connected to the bottom and the outlet connected to the
appliance, as shown below:
8
not less than 6”
(CIL)
supply
valve
2. The bottom of the no.8 should be
at least 6” above the fl ood rim of the
fi xture or appliance.
3. When using a portable appliance,
no.8 should be installed at least 6”
above the highest point to which the
outlet can be raised, as shown:
overfl ow
or fl ood
rim
fi xture or
appliance
Note: Where the device is a
separate unit, in the absence of a
Critical Installation Level (CIL)
mark, the extreme bottom of the
no.8 casting should be used to
determine its installed position.
Where the device is incorporated
in an outlet tube furnished by the
manufacturer, the extreme bottom of the internal unit should
be noted on the outside of the
tube by a CIL line, for use in
determining its installed position.
4. The water supply valve must be
installed on the supply side (ahead)
of the vacuum breaker, and no shutoff valve should be installed on the
outlet side (downstream).
5. The vacuum breaker should not be
subjected to continuous pressure for
more than twelve (12) hours.
Note: This device should not be
installed in a concealed or inaccessible location, nor where the
venting water from the device
during its normal functioning
may be deemed objectionable.
8
supply
valve
highest position of appliance not
less than 6” (CIL)
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