IMPORTANT LINK TO A PDF VERSION OF THE BELOW INSTALLATION CONTENT
Install downstream of municipal water meter and any backflow preventer.
Install downstream of any fire splits. The valve should never be installed upstream of fire suppression systems.
Install upstream of pressure reducer, booster pump, house tanks and splits to cooling towers.
Do NOT use a split ring Victaulic flange.
WARNING: ALWAYS INSTALL A GROUNDING STRAP across the valve from pipe to pipe.
The SmartWaterValve will NOT conduct electric current and metallic pipes are sometimes used or may be used as a substitute for a Ground Fault line. If the pipe is now or could ever be used as a ground in the future, to prevent the possibility of electrocution, ALWAYS INSTALL A GROUNDING STRAP across the valve from pipe to pipe.
For Sizes 2 and smaller
Adjusting the SmartWaterValve may be done before or after installing it. The valve comes from the factory near its lowest effect setting. Adjust the valve towards the “+” sign to receive the most benefit.
Check downstream water supply to ensure property is receiving adequate water pressure. Check toilets and urinals to make sure they are receiving adequate pressure. If the downstream water flow and/or PSI is not sufficient, use the adjustment tool to lower the spring pressure (move to “-“) as required.
By Flow Dynamics, LLC
For Sizes 3 and larger
“Adjustment Instructions
The Smart Valve is an EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE device, allowing you to fine tune the valve setting for maximum results, and to allow you to adjust to any future changes in your water system pressure and/or flow rate. The valve manages pressure UPSTREAM to maintain as close to city static pressure as possible back to the water meter.
YOUR GOAL is to adjust the Smart Valve to the strongest setting that does not cause problems due to too much pressure drop downstream during peak water demand. The stronger the setting you can achieve, the better the results will be. The ideal setting will be unique to the conditions of each system. Installing a pressure gauge (temporary or permanent) at least a few feet downstream of the Smart Valve will greatly assist in calibrating the valve with your water system, but it is not mandatory.
Once the valve has been properly installed and the water turned on, locate the ‘adjustment dial’ (see photo below). The dial is marked BACK PRESSURE, and has markings from 0 to 100, which indicate what percentage of the range of effect the valve is set at from minimum to maximum. The 0% setting will have little or no effect on the system, while a 100% setting will likely have a very significant effect. Depending on the system a severe pressure loss will likely occur at some point less than 100%. That point, wherever it is, will be the threshold setting that we want to get as close as we can to, but not exceed. Again, it is at peak demand when we will find the true threshold.
At the center of the Smart Valve dial is a 1/8” Allen wrench hole to make adjustment easy.
Around the hole is a locking nut, which is used to lock the desired setting into place and avoid any unwanted or accidental adjustments. To adjust the valve, use pliers to loosen the locking nut.
Then use the included Allen wrench to SLOWLY increase the setting. It is recommended that you first adjust the setting to no more than 30%. Tighten the locking nut, making sure not to change the adjustment setting, then let the system run until you can be sure you have reached a point of peak water demand. If there are no pressure complaints, increase the setting another 10-20%.
Continue this until you cross a threshold where the pressure downstream drops more than can be tolerated. Reduce the setting back a little from this position and this should be your ideal setting. Calibration is complete. If at any time conditions change you can re-adjust the setting.”
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