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Installation Instructions <br /> Series 2000B/LF2000B <br /> Indoor Installation NOTICE <br /> Ames Series 2000B/LF2000B Double Check Valve Fire Protection System Installations:The National Fire Protection <br /> Check local codes for installation requirements. Pipe lines Agency(NFPA)Guidelines require a confirming flow test to be <br /> should be thoroughly flushed to remove foreign material conducted whenever a"main line"valve such as the shutoff valves <br /> before installing the unit.A strainer should be installed as or a backflow assembly have been operated.Certified testers of <br /> shown, ahead of backflow preventer to prevent disc from backflow assemblies must conduct this test.The trim valves of the <br /> unnecessary fouling. Install valve in the line with arrow on detector meter bypass line,on assemblies so equipped,should be <br /> valve body pointing in the direction of flow, shut off during the confirming flow test.When the test is completed <br /> the trim valves must be retuned to a fully open position. <br /> For indoor installations, it is important that the valve be easily <br /> accessible to facilitate testing and servicing. Do not install in a <br /> concealed location. <br /> A CAUTION r <br /> Do not install with strainer when backflow preventer is used trilltrill`' <br /> n9/4 on seldom used water lines which are called upon during ,_ 4 ..• <br /> emergencies, such as fire sprinkler lines, etc. a+;i ,I <br /> It is important that Series 2000B/LF2000B be tested Fi t Shutoff <br /> periodically in compliance with local codes, but at least once Lam." +� Valve <br /> a year or more often depending upon system conditions. - <br /> Regular inspection, testing and cleaning assurs maximum life <br /> ilf <br /> and proper product function. ,""'r <br /> Ames clee,; <br /> First Shutoff 2000B/ P.',1 ;,..,,, Strainer <br /> ` , s Valve LF2000B , <br /> III! <br /> Main = :•' - - �• o I t4?2 1,0111 <br /> i,-II.- Ames 2000B/ <br /> r` Main v: LF2000B Vertical <br /> �i�II—Iiiite itOuni` u`��05m1�� + Flow up Installation <br /> �� ''', 1 1 c7c.{�t: �I <br /> S ..i J f'w i..u'Vrit Sf,��.tet^..c.!41.-.I?.,n5.-.,Merg <br /> t IL <br /> Outside Installation Consult Local codes for Approval <br /> Allillk <br /> Meter Box <br /> Installation <br /> Ames a <br /> 2000B <br /> y — <br /> N,6 <br /> .i&v�" rani 4 3"t' Ti, s u <br /> S 5 S . s' " WAWAarLet*;:c sk S, e r NNOM <br /> Above ground enclosure installation <br /> Parallel Installation Consult Local codes for Approval <br /> Two or more Series 2000B or LF2000B smaller size valves may i, 2' <br /> be piped in parallel(where approved)to serve a larger supply _ �" .u^ 1� <br /> pipe main.This type of installation is employed whenever it is ltetTlitLMIRS19u 421101. <br /> vital to maintain a continuous supply of water/where interruptions �' <br /> for testing and servicing would be unacceptable. It also has ii y <br /> the advantage of providing increased capacity where needed / <br /> beyond that provided by a single valve and permits testing •— First Shutoff Ames <br /> or servicing of an individual valve without shutting down the Valve 2000B/ <br /> complete line. LF2000B <br /> For two valve installations the total capacity of the devices j_ o• [ <br /> should equal or exceed that required by the system. )j,}. II irfirl` Iirt��^Il <br /> a,r m tAM ..a it <br /> The quantity of valves used in parallel should be determined 1 - 1 <br /> jr, <br /> by the engineer's judgement based on the operating <br /> conditions of a specific installation. <br /> 2 <br />