Ames Fire & Waterworks LFM500, LFM500N, LFM500Z Lead Free Stainless Steel Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies - Manual

RP/IS-A-M400/M500 Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
Maxim ™ Series M400, M500 or LFM500
Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies
Sizes: 2 1 ⁄
2
" – 10" (65-250mm)
M400 OSY
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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.
Local building or plumbing codes may require modifications to
the information provided. You are required to consult the local
building and plumbing codes prior to installation. If this informa-
tion is not consistent with local building or plumbing codes, the
local codes should be followed.
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.
Corrosive water conditions, and/or unauthorized adjustments
or repair could render the product ineffective for the service in-
tended. Regular checking and cleaning of the product’s internal
components helps assure maximum life and proper product
function.
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.
NOTICE
Inquire with Governing Authorities for Local Installation
Requirements
It’s important that this device 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 sprinkler
system, all mechanical checks, such as alarm checks and
backflow preventers, should be flow tested and inspected
internally in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25.
NOTICE
Due to shipping, storage, and general handling, the Victaulic
Coupling for the shutoff valves may have loosened and should be
retightened during installation.