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NOTICE

The freeze protection backflow prevention assembly may be subject to

damage if the internal water is allowed to freeze . The unit must be pro-

tected from freezing using a heated enclosure, insulation using heat tape,

or other suitable means . The unit must always be accessible for testing and

maintenance . If the system will be shut down during freezing weather, use

the following procedures to drain internal passages .

NOTICE

Ball Valve Shutoff Draining Procedure

If the assembly has been installed with ball valve shutoff valves, they must

also be properly drained to prevent freeze damage . After draining proce-

dure has been completed on the backflow prevention assembly, position

all ball valve shutoffs and test cocks in a half open/half closed (45 degree)

position . Open the ball valve approximately 45 degrees while draining the

pipeline and assembly to allow water between the ball valve and valve

body to drain . Leave the ball valve in this position for the winter to prevent

freeze damage . The ball valve must be fully closed before the system is

repressurized .

OPEN AND CLOSE BALL VALVES SLOWLY TO PREVENT

DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM CAUSED BY WATER HAMMER.

MAINTENANCE MANUAL: MODELS 860, LF860, 860U & LF860U

"- 2" (15 – 50mm)

Main Valve Draining Procedure

" - 2" (15 - 50mm)

1 . Close the main shutoff valve .
2 . Open the inlet drain .
3 . Open the inlet and outlet ball valves 45 degree (half open, half closed) .
4 . Open all testcocks .
5 . Open the outlet drain .
6 . Remove the cover and inlet check module until all water inside valve

drains back out through inlet drain .

7 . If you blowout the piping downstream of the backflow assembly using

compressed air: Connect the air supply to the outlet drain and close the

outlet ball valve . After clearing the system with air, partially open the

outlet ball valve . Leave all drain valves, testcocks, and ball valves in half

open/half closed position for the winter .

8 . (RP UNITS ONLY) Loosen the relief valve cover to drain . Tighten when

draining is complete .

9 . *Reset Ball Valve

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FEBCO (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

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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

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WARNING:

This product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

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