Watts KA2-R User Manual

Watts IntelliFlow

™

Retroﬁ t Kit KA2-R

Installation Instructions

This kit is used to replace the following Watts IntelliFlow™ Models:

A2-WB, A2C-WB, A2C-WB-M with the new IntelliFlow Model A2C-M1.

IS-KA2-R

If Your Current Installation Looks Like:

Wall box style with #2 Style, A2-WB, A2C-WB or A2C-WB-M

Note: The union tailpieces supplied with the IntelliFlow are not required when the adapters are used.

Installation

1. Shut off the water supply to the existing valve.

2. Disconnect the water supply connection from the valve to the washing machine. Use masking tape to indicate the hot and cold supply hoses.

Final Installation Will Look Like:

KA2-R

A2C-M1

(A)

(B)

A2-WB, A2C-WB or A2C-WB-M Valves

A3. Unplug the unit from the wall. Unplug the washing machine

from the IntelliFlow.

A4. Remove the cover by unscrewing the four (4) 1⁄4"

hex head screws (A) using a 1⁄4 " open end wrench. (See Figure 1)

A5. Remove the A2 by unscrewing both slotted screws (B) on

the top of the valve. Go to step #6.

#2 Valve

B3. Remove the #2 valve by unscrewing both slotted screws

(A) on the top of the valve. (See Figure 2)

B4. Remove the body of the valve by lifting the valve off the

inlet  ttings (B). Go to step #6.

Figure 1

(A)

Figure 2

(B)

Screen

Figure 4

O-ring

“A”

Figure 3

6. Remove the screen and the O-ring from the inlet  ttings. (See Figure 3).

7. Using the O-ring grease provided, lubricate and install the new O-ring “A” provided onto the adapters (D).

8. Install threaded adapter (E) over the inlet  ttings, being careful to insure that the O-ring seats in counter-bore on the underside of the adapter.

9. Install the stainless steel washer (F) on to the adapter.

10. Install the stainless steel hex screw (G) to retain the

washer. Tighten using

⁄16" Allen Wrench.

11. Lubricate and install the O-ring “B” onto the shoulder of

the adapter.

12. Install the union nut (H) over the  anged adapter and

thread the  anged adapter (I) onto the A2-M1 body inlet. Tighten hand tight.

13. Lubricate and install the O-ring “C” onto the valve

sleeve (K).

14. Install the sleeve into the A2-M1 body inlet.

15. Upon completion of steps 7-14 for both body inlets,

align and place both sleeves on top of threaded adapters. (See Figure 6).

16. Thread union nut (H) onto threaded adapter (E).

Tighten wrench tight.

17. Refer to A2-M1 installation instructions to complete the

installation and perform a  nal check prior to turning on the water supply.

Figure 5

“B”

Screw “G”

Stainless Steel Washer (F)

Threaded Adapter (E)

O-Ring “A”

Adapter (D)

“C”

A2-M1 Body Inlet (J)

Union Nut (H)

Flanged Adapter (I)

O-Ring “C”

Sleeve “K”

O-Ring “B”

Union Nut (H)

Limited Warranty: Watts Regulator Co. (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.

Water Safety & Flow Control Products

Canada: 5435 North Service Rd., Burlington, ONT. L7L 5H7; www.wattscanada.ca

USA: 815 Chestnut St., No. Andover, MA 01845-6098; www.watts.com

Threaded Adapter (E)

Figure 6