SWING CHECK VALVES

SERIES 52-SC

SERIES 600
FEATURES/BENEFITS/SPECIFICATIONS

AMERICAN Flow Control Series 52-SC Swing Check Valves

incorporate design features to help increase service life for
water and wastewater applications.

SERIES 52-SC FEATURES AND BENEFITS

AMERICAN’s Series 52-SC Swing Check Valves RETAINING PLUGS
incorporate the following design features to help increase Clapper arm shafts are retained and located in retaining
service life. plugs made of bronze. These plugs act as bearings for the
clapper arm shaft. The plug design incorporates straight
BODIES AND BONNETS threading, gasketing, and a hexagon hold to allow easy
Valve bodies and bonnets are made of gray iron. removal in the field for disassembly of internal parts from
Generous clearances are provided between the disc the valve.
circumference and body, as well as the clapper hub
and body, which help prevent the possibility of binding. DISCS
Internal contours are specifically designed to provide a Discs on check valves 4 in. and larger are made of gray
smooth flow passage and reduce head loss through the iron with bronze disc rings securely fastened into grooves
valve. The entire clapper arm and disc assembly are machined in the disc. The connection between the disc
easily removed through the bonnet opening while the and clapper arm is designed with sufficient clearance to
valve is installed in the line. allow the disc to adjust to the seat.

CLAPPER ARMS AMERICAN Flow Control Series 52-SC Swing Check

The clapper arms are made of ductile iron. The clapper Valves have these standard features:
arm shaft hole and disc stud hole are bushed for wear and
corrosion resistance. • Compliance with ANSI/AWWA C508
• Stainless Steel Clapper Arm Shafts
CLAPPER ARM SHAFTS • Full Diameter Waterway
Clapper arm shafts are made of high tensile strength, • Solid Ductile Iron Clapper Arm
corrosion-resistant stainless steel. • Bronze Retaining Plugs

SPECIFICATIONS
Swing check valves shall be manufactured from gray iron lever orientation shall be possible in the field in increments of
meeting or exceeding ASTM A126 Grade B. Valves are to 45 degrees without shaft modifications or extra drilling.
comply with ANSI/AWWA C508, latest revision, rated at 200
psig working pressure. Valves shall be designed to permit a Check valve seating surfaces shall be bronze. Valve design
clear waterway opening for utilization of pipeline cleaning shall be such that the valve remains in the closed position
apparatus. Clapper arm shall be made of ductile iron when installed in a horizontal pipeline under no-flow
conforming to ASTM A536. The disc shall not contact the condition.
body when the valve is in the full open position.
Check valves to have all internal ferrous surfaces coated
Check valve shafts are to be stainless steel with corrosion- with an NSF 61 Certified coating. Valves to be AMERICAN
resistant bearings provided at each end. Shaft and bearings Flow Control’s Series 52-SC Swing Check Valves.
are to be completely replaceable, if necessary, with valve
remaining in the pipeline. If the valve shaft is extended
outside the body, a double-O-ring seal fully contained within
the shaft bearing shall be provided. There shall be a grease
fitting for lubrication between the O-rings to help prevent
foreign matter from reaching bearing surfaces. Different

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 SERIES 52-SC SWING CHECK VALVES

STANDARD DIMENSIONS

Valve Size A B C D E M Y
3” 11.00 7.50 .75 6.00 4 - 0.75 7.88 7.38
4” 13.00 9.00 .94 7.50 8 - 0.75 9.00 9.00
6” 16.00 11.00 1.00 9.50 8 - 0.88 11.75 10.75
8” 19.50 13.50 1.13 11.75 8 - 0.88 14.25 12.75
10” 24.50 16.00 1.19 14.25 12 - 1.00 16.38 14.75
12” 27.50 19.00 1.25 17.00 12 - 1.00 18.75 18.00
14” 31.00 21.00 1.38 18.75 12 - 1.12 22.50 20.38
16” 36.00 23.50 1.44 21.25 16 - 1.12 24.50 21.75

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LEVER AND WEIGHT DIMENSIONS

Valve Size A B C D E L M Y
3” 11.00 7.50 .75 6.00 4 - 0.75 5.85 3.94 7.38
4” 13.00 9.00 .94 7.50 8 - 0.75 6.57 4.50 9.00
6” 16.00 11.00 1.00 9.50 8 - 0.88 9.43 5.88 10.75
8” 19.50 13.50 1.13 11.75 8 - 0.88 10.66 7.13 12.75
10” 24.50 16.00 1.19 14.25 12 - 1.00 12.35 8.19 14.75
12” 27.50 19.00 1.25 17.00 12 - 1.00 13.01 9.38 18.00
14” 31.00 21.00 1.38 18.75 12 - 1.12 15.56 11.25 20.38
16” 36.00 23.50 1.44 21.25 16 - 1.12 16.96 12.25 21.75

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 SERIES 52-SC SWING CHECK VALVES

LEVER AND SPRING DIMENSIONS

Valve Size A B C D E K M Y
3” 11.00 7.50 .75 6.00 4 - 0.75 5.35 3.94 7.38
4” 13.00 9.00 .94 7.50 8 - 0.75 6.06 4.50 9.00
6” 16.00 11.00 1.00 9.50 8 - 0.88 8.68 5.88 10.75
8” 19.50 13.50 1.13 11.75 8 - 0.88 9.66 7.13 12.75
10” 24.50 16.00 1.19 14.25 12 - 1.00 11.16 8.19 14.75
12” 27.50 19.00 1.25 17.00 12 - 1.00 11.82 9.38 18.00
14” 31.00 21.00 1.38 18.75 12 - 1.12 13.94 11.25 20.38
16” 36.00 23.50 1.44 21.25 16 - 1.12 15.33 12.25 21.75

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OPTIONAL TAP LOCATIONS/WEIGHTS

Maximum Tap Size for Bosses

Valve Size
A, B, C, E, F & G
3” 1/2 NPT
4” 3/4 NPT
6” 1 NPT
8” 1 NPT
10” 2 NPT
12” 2 NPT
14” 2 NPT
16” 2 NPT

WEIGHTS

Valve Size Standard Lever / Spring Lever / Weight

3” 61 63 64
4” 98 102 104
6” 167 170 173
8” 274 288 295
10” 445 450 470
12” 620 655 655
14” 1010 1080 1080
16” 1180 1250 1250

NOTE: All weights are in pounds.

1. Series 52-SC valves meet or exceed requirements of ANSI/AWWA C508.
2. 200 psig rated working pressure.

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 SERIES 52-SC SWING CHECK VALVES

STANDARD PARTS LIST

Ref. No. Description Material Quantity

1 Bonnet Gray Iron (See Note 4) 1
2 Bonnet Bolt & Nut Plated Steel Varies
3 Bonnet Gasket Composition Rubber 1
4-2 Flanged End Case Gray Iron (See Note 4) 1
5 Disc See Note 5 1
6 Disc Stud Bronze 1
7 Clapper Arm Ductile Iron 1
8 Clapper Arm Shaft Stainless Steel 1
9 Retainer Plug Bronze 2
10 Retainer Plug Gasket Composition Rubber 2
13 Seat Ring Bronze 1
28 Shaft Bushing Bronze (See Note 6) 1
29 Disc Stud Bushing Bronze 1

NOTES:
1. Construction, materials and testing comply with ANSI/AWWA C508.
2. Bolt patterns of Class 125 flanged ends are in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10 (ASME B16.1 Class 125).
3. Valves have manufacturer’s name, pressure class and year of manufacture cast on side of case.
4. All gray iron is ASTM A126 Class B.
5. Discs on 3 in. are bronze, 4 in. and above are gray iron with bronze face disc that has lug on O.D. to prevent rotation.
6. Shaft bushings for valves 3 in.–10 in. are bronze, 12 in.–16 in. are nylon with molybdenum disulphide uniformly
dispersed.

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LEVER AND WEIGHT PARTS LIST

Ref. Notes:
Description Material Qty.
No. 1. Construction, materials and testing
1 Bonnet Gray Iron 1 comply with ANSI/AWWA C508.
2. Bolt patterns of Class 125 flanged
2 Bonnet Bolt & Nut Plated Steel Varies ends are in accordance with ANSI/
3 Bonnet Gasket Composition Rubber 1 AWWA C110/A21.10 (ASME B16.1
Class 125).
4-2 Flanged Ends Case Gray Iron 1 3. Valves have manufacturer’s name,
5 Disc (See Note 6) 1 pressure class and year of
manufacture cast on side of case.
6 Disc Stud Bronze 1
4. All gray iron is ASTM A126 Class B.
7-1 Clapper Arm for Lever Ductile Iron 1 5. Clapper arm shaft is stainless steel.
Assembly includes lever, key, lever
8-1 Clapper Arm Shaft Assembly Stainless Steel (See Note 5) 1
bolt and lever washer.
9 Retainer Plug Bronze 1 6. Discs on 3 in. are bronze; 4 in. and
9-1 Retainer Plug for Lever Bronze 1 above are gray iron with bronze
face disc. Disc has lug on O.D. to
10 Retainer Plug Gasket Composition Rubber 2 prevent rotation.
13 Seat Ring Bronze 1 7. Lever is furnished on side and
position shown unless otherwise
20 Shaft Key Stainless Steel 1 specified for lever and weight.
25 Weight for Lever Gray Iron 1 Lever shown by dot and dash lines
is the position furnished when
26 O-ring Rubber 2
valve is to be installed in a
27 Weight Set Screw Steel 1 vertical line with upward flow for
29 Disc Stud Bushing Bronze 1 lever and weight.

32-7 Grease Fitting Steel 1

41 Lever Ductile Iron 1
41-1 Lever Bolt Stainless Steel 1
41-2 Lever Washer Stainless Steel 1

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 SERIES 52-SC SWING CHECK VALVES

LEVER AND SPRING PARTS LIST

Ref.
Description Material Qty.
No.
1 Bonnet Gray Iron 1
2 Bonnet Bolt & Nut Plated Steel Varies
Notes:
3 Bonnet Gasket Composition Rubber 1 1. Construction, materials and testing
4-2 Flanged Ends Case Gray Iron 1 comply with ANSI/AWWA C508.
2. Bolt patterns of Class 125 flanged
5 Disc (See Note 6) 1
ends are in accordance with ANSI/
6 Disc Stud Bronze 1 AWWA C110/A21.10 (ASME B16.1
Class 125).
7-1 Clapper Arm for Lever Ductile Iron 1
3. Valves have manufacturer’s name,
8-1 Clapper Arm Shaft Assembly Stainless Steel (See Note 5) 1 pressure class and year of
9 Retainer Plug Bronze 1 manufacture cast on side of case.
4. All gray iron is ASTM A126 Class B.
9-1 Retainer Plug for Lever Bronze 1 5. Clapper arm shaft is stainless steel.
10 Retainer Plug Gasket Composition Rubber 2 Assembly includes lever, key, lever
bolt and lever washer.
13 Seat Ring Bronze 1 6. Discs on 3 in. are bronze; 4 in. and
19-1 Bracket Cap Screw Steel 1 above are gray iron with bronze
face disc. Disc has lug on O.D. to
20 Shaft Key Stainless Steel 1
prevent rotation.
21 Spring Bracket Steel 1 7. Lever is furnished on side and
22 Spring Link Plated Steel 1 position shown unless otherwise
specified for lever and spring.
23 Link Nut Plated Steel 2
24 Spring for Lever Steel 1
26 O-ring Rubber 2
29 Disc Stud Bushing Bronze 1
32-7 Grease Fitting Steel 1
41 Lever Ductile Iron 1
41-1 Lever Bolt Stainless Steel 1
41-2 Lever Washer Stainless Steel 1

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FEATURES/BENEFITS/SPECIFICATIONS

AMERICAN Flow Control Waterous Series 600 Swing Check Valves

are in full compliance with ANSI/AWWA C508. Configurations are
available that are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Rated working pressure is 175 psig. These check valves are suitable for
horizontal installation or vertical installation when the flow of water is in
an upward direction.
Series 600 Swing Check Valves feature sturdy iron body and bronze
mounted construction. This design provides extensive use of corrosion-
resistant materials in places where corrosion may be a potential
problem.

SERIES 600 FEATURES AND BENEFITS

RESILIENT SEATED DISC FULL WATERWAY
The disc is constructed of high-strength bronze with a The check valves are designed to provide a “Full
rubber seal recessed into the disc to assure a positive Waterway” per MSS SP-71, Type I.
seal even under low pressure.
AMERICAN Flow Control Waterous Series 600 Swing
Series 600 Swing Check Valves are available in sizes 3 Check Valves have these standard features:
in.–12 in. and are available with lever and spring or lever
• Comply with ANSI/AWWA C508
and weight for applications where rapid flow reversals may
• Stainless Steel Clapper Arm Shaft
be encountered.
• Bronze Clapper Arm
• Resilient Seated Disc
CORROSION RESISTANT
● Stainless Steel Body to Bonnet Bolting
The clapper arm is made of high-strength bronze. The
• Available UL Listing
check valve disc and clapper arm assembly use corrosion-
● Optional Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating
resistant bearings, bushings, and washers to help reduce
Inside and Out.
wear and help increase operating life.

SPECIFICATIONS
Swing Check Valves shall be AMERICAN Flow Control Check valve disc and clapper arm assembly shall be
Waterous Series 600 . Check valves shall be manufactured assembled using corrosion-resistant bearings, bushings
from gray iron meeting or exceeding ASTM A126, and washers to help reduce wear and help increase service
Grade B. life.
Check valves shall comply with ANSI/AWWA C508, latest Clapper arm shall be constructed of high-strength bronze.
revision, Listed by Underwriters Laboratories and include
Clapper arm shaft shall be stainless steel.
the following features:
Disc shall be constructed of bronze with a rubber seal
Check valves shall be designed with full waterway
recessed into the disc face to provide a positive seal against
opening per Type I of MSS SP-71.
the mating bronze body seat ring.
Check valve disc and clapper arm assembly shall be
Check valves can be furnished with outside lever and
removable from the check valve body without having to
weight or spring.
remove the check valve from the pipeline.
Note: Bodies for valves without outside shafts cannot be
All body to bonnet fasteners shall be Type 304 Stainless converted to accept outside shafts.
Steel
Disassembly of valve internals shall require no special tools
other than standard socket wrenches.

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 SERIES 600 SWING CHECK VALVES

STANDARD DIMENSIONS

GG
AA BB CC DD EE FF
Size Bolt
Holes Size
Circle
3” 8.50 7.50 3.12 0.75 11.00 7.12 4 0.75 6.00
4” 8.38 9.00 4.12 0.94 13.00 6.81 8 0.75 7.50
6” 11.12 11.00 6.25 1.00 16.00 8.50 8 0.88 9.50
8” 14.00 13.50 8.12 1.12 19.50 10.19 8 0.88 11.75
10” 15.25 16.00 10.12 1.19 22.00 12.00 12 1.00 14.25
12” 18.00 19.00 12.12 1.25 26.00 12.38 12 1.00 17.00

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LEVER AND WEIGHT DIMENSIONS
(Right-hand outside shaft shown)

GG
AA BB CC DD EE FF
Size Bolt
Holes Size
Circle
3” 8.50 7.50 3.12 0.75 11.00 7.12 4 0.75 6.00
4” 8.38 9.00 4.12 0.94 13.00 6.81 8 0.75 7.50
6” 11.12 11.00 6.25 1.00 16.00 8.50 8 0.88 9.50
8” 14.00 13.50 8.12 1.12 19.50 10.19 8 0.88 11.75
10” 15.25 16.00 10.12 1.19 22.00 12.00 12 1.00 14.25
12” 18.00 19.00 12.12 1.25 26.00 12.38 12 1.00 17.00

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 SERIES 600 SWING CHECK VALVES

LEVER AND SPRING DIMENSIONS

(Right-hand outside shaft shown)

GG
AA BB CC DD EE FF
Size Bolt
Holes Size
Circle
3” 8.50 7.50 3.12 0.75 11.00 7.12 4 0.75 6.00
4” 8.38 9.00 4.12 0.94 13.00 6.81 8 0.75 7.50
6” 11.12 11.00 6.25 1.00 16.00 8.50 8 0.88 9.50
8” 14.00 13.50 8.12 1.12 19.50 10.19 8 0.88 11.75
10” 15.25 16.00 10.12 1.19 22.00 12.00 12 1.00 14.25
12” 18.00 19.00 12.12 1.25 26.00 12.38 12 1.00 17.00

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OPTIONAL TAP LOCATIONS/WEIGHTS

Maximum Tap Size for Bosses

Valve Size
A, B, E, & F C, D
3” 3/4 NPT 3/4 NPT
4” 3/4 NPT 1/2 NPT
6” 1 -1/4 NPT 3/4 NPT
8” 1 - 1/2 NPT 1/2 NPT
10” 2 NPT 3/4 NPT
12” 2 NPT 3/4 NPT

WEIGHTS

Valve Size Standard Lever / Spring or Weight

3” 60 70
4” 75 85
6” 145 160
8” 245 260
10” 380 405
12” 500 525

NOTE: All weights are in pounds.

1. Series 600 valves meet or exceed requirements of ANSI/AWWA C508.
2. 175 psig rated working pressure.
3. May be furnished in configurations that are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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 SERIES 600 SWING CHECK VALVES

STANDARD PARTS LIST

Ref. Description Material

A Cover Gray Iron
B Valve Body Gray Iron
F Body Seat Ring Bronze
J Cover Gasket Synthetic Fiber with Elastomeric Rubber
K Hex Head Bolt Stainless Steel
R Hex Nut Stainless Steel
S Bumper Rubber
T O-ring Rubber
U Bushing Brass
V Shim Washer Brass
W1 Disc Bronze
W2 Arm Bronze
W3 Locknut Bronze
W4 Cotter Pin Stainless Steel
W5 Snap Ring Stainless Steel
X Shaft Stainless Steel
Y Yoke Gray Iron
Z Pipe Plug Stainless Steel
Z1 Pipe Plug Bronze

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Ref. Description Material

A Cover Gray Iron
B Valve Body Gray Iron
C Shaft Stainless Steel
D Shaft Support Bronze
D1 Shaft Retiainer Bronze
E O-ring Rubber
F Body Seat Ring Bronze
G Arm Key Stainless Steel
J Cover Gasket Synthetic Fiber with Elastomeric Rubber
K Hex Head Bolt Stainless Steel
L Weight Lever Bronze
M Lever Key Stainless Steel
N Square Head Set Screw Steel
P Weight Gray Iron
R Hex Nut Stainless Steel
T O-ring Rubber
V Shim Washer Brass
W1 Disc Bronze
W2 Arm Bronze
W3 Locknut Bronze
W4 Cotter Pin Stainless Steel
W5 Snap Ring Stainless Steel
Z Pipe Plug Stainless Steel
Z1 Pipe Plug Bronze

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LEVER AND SPRING PARTS LIST

Ref. Description Material

A Cover Gray Iron
B Valve Body Gray Iron
C Shaft Stainless Steel
D Shaft Support Bronze
D1 Shaft Retiainer Bronze
E O-ring Rubber
F Body Seat Ring Bronze
G Arm Key Stainless Steel
H Socket Head Set Screw Steel
J Cover Gasket Synthetic Fiber with Elastomeric Rubber
K Hex Head Bolt Stainless Steel
LS1 Spring Lever Bronze
LS2 Bracket Steel
LS3 Spring Stainless Steel
LS4 Spring Plate Steel
LS5 Hex Nut Plated Steel
LS6 Hex Head Bolt Plated Steel
LS7 Spacer Steel
M Lever Key Stainless Steel
N Square Head Set Screw Steel
R Hex Nut Stainless Steel
T O-ring Rubber
V Shim Washer Brass
W1 Disc Bronze
W2 Arm Bronze
W3 Locknut Bronze
W4 Cotter Pin Stainless Steel
W5 Snap Ring Stainless Steel
Z Pipe Plug Stainless Steel
Z1 Pipe Plug Bronze

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INSTALLATION AND TESTING
INSTALLATION position of the spring and/or weight. In any service where
This information is provided as a recommendation to the the possibility of slamming exists, it is recommended that
customer for the proper use and installation of swing check check valves be equipped with lever and spring, or lever
valves. and weight.
1. When received, the valves should be unloaded carefully 5. Check valves equipped with lever and spring can be
and in the case of Series 52-SC, stored with clapper braced used in a horizontal pipeline or in a vertical pipeline only
in closed position. If provided, leave end protectors in place when flow is upward. Check valves equipped with lever
after initial examination. Protect stored valves from the and weight can also be used in either a horizontal pipeline
elements and from undue damage in handling. or a vertical pipeline. The lever must be positioned correctly
to achieve valve closure. In the case of the Series 52-SC,
2. At the time of installation, remove any bracing from the
the correct position of the lever and weight, when valve
swing check valve. Make sure the valve and flange gasket
is installed in a horizontal line is 45° below the horizontal
surfaces are clean and free of damage. Clean the inside
centerline of pipe, on the downstream side of the check
of the valve to remove all debris and/or contaminants that
valve disc. If the check valve is to be installed in a vertical
may affect performance, or fluid quality. Check for free
line with upward flow, the lever should be moved 90°
movement of clapper and inspect valve seal. Check the
counterclockwise from this position. The Series 600 is
direction of flow in the pipeline and make sure the arrow
equipped with two keyways: one for horizontal waterway
cast on the side of the valve body agrees with the direction
and one for a vertical waterway.
of flow through the valve.
6. DO NOT INSTALL CHECK VALVES IN A VERTICAL LINE
3. Valves without lever and weight, or spring, are to be
WITH DOWNWARD FLOW.
installed with the centerline of the valve port in a horizontal
position and with the bonnet facing upward. Check valves 7. At the time of installation, make sure piping is properly
will operate satisfactorily if not oriented more than 45° from aligned and supported to avoid stress on the valve body.
the horizontal and with the flow upward. Under no circumstances should the installation of the valve
be used to correct alignment errors.
4. To help prevent check valve slam, the valve can be
supplied with an optional extended shaft configuration, TESTING
equipped with either lever and weight, or lever and spring. Check to see that all valve joints and pressure-containing
The principle behind either of these options is to close bolts are tight. After testing, relieve excess pressure from the
the valve before the fluid establishes a reverse flow. The upstream side of the valve.
torque required to close the valve is unique to each system.
The torque can be adjusted by changing the number and

OPERATION/MAINTENANCE/SPARE PARTS
OPERATION sure to pressurize space between o-rings with grease after
1. On swing check valves without lever or weight, there are reassembly. Look for excessive wear on extended shaft and
no special instructions regarding the operation since the bearing bore that would prevent o-ring sealing.
valve is actuated by line flow.
SPARE PARTS
2. If supplied with a lever or weight, the check valve can be Under most conditions the only spare parts needed for
adjusted to counteract slamming and/or surge. Adjustment swing check valves would be bonnet gasket, and any
may be accomplished by adjusting the tension on the applicable retaining plug gaskets and o-rings, if valve is
spring, or the position, and/or amount, of weight on the equipped with extended shaft. Under conditions where very
valve. frequent oscillation of a clapper experienced, and/or sever
service conditions, other parts may be kept in stock.
MAINTENANCE
1. Normally there is very little maintenance on a check
valve. On standard check valves it is suggested the valve WARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation,
be disassembled once a year. Depressurize the valve for inspection and repair of pressure containing devices such
inspection. Check for wear at all oscillating locations. as valves and hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER
PRATICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
2. On the Series 52-SC Check Valves with extended shaft
INJURY OR DEATH. Do not make repairs while check valve is
valves, every six months add an AMERICAN Flow Control
under pressure.
recommended grease between o-rings until resistance to
flow is felt on the grease gun lever. If leakage occurs due to
oscillation, replace o-rings by removing retainer plug. Be

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NOTES
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