Model 720A

Pressure Vacuum Breaker

(1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" & 2")

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Installation  Testing  Maintenance Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Installation of Pressure Vacuum breakers must be performed by qualified, licensed personnel. Faulty installation could result in an improperly functioning device.

The installer should be sure the proper device has been selected for the particular installation.

WILKINS Model 720A Pressure Vacuum Breakers are for use on irrigation, industrial, and other non-potable services where a health hazard could exist if a backsiphonage situation were to occur. They must not be installed where backpressure may occur.

Proper performance depends upon following these installation instructions and prevailing governmental and industry standards and codes. Failure to do so releases WILKINS of any liability that it might otherwise have with respect to that device. Such failure could also result in an improperly functioning device.

1. Before installing the WILKINS Model 720A Pressure Vacuum Breaker, flush the

lines thoroughly to remove all debris, chips and other foreign matter.

2. The Model 720A must be installed in a vertical position (see Fig. 1) to provide

proper operation of the air inlet valve.

3. Provide adequate space around the installed unit so that the test cocks will be

accessible for testing and servicing.

4.

PLACING THE DEVICE IN SERVICE

After the installation of a Model 720A Pressure Vacuum Breaker has been completed, place the unit in service as follows:

1. Start with both shut-off valves and test cocks closed. Open the inlet shut-off valve until the Pressure Vacuum Breaker is completely pressurized.

2. A brief discharge from the air vent may occur while the device is pressurizing.

CAUTION: If installation of a Model 720A unit is in a building, provide a suit-

able drain arrangement to drain off spillage from the air vent.

5. Install valve at least 12 inches above the highest piping or water outlet down

stream of the Model 720A Pressure Vacuum Breaker.

6. Always consult local codes for installation methods, approvals and guidance.

7. The Model 720A Pressure Vacuum Breaker may be installed outdoors only if the

device is protected against any freezing conditions. Warning: do not block air vent

opening with insulation. Exposure to freezing conditions will result in improper

function or damage to the device. The installation location must be kept above 32°F.

Fig 1

MAIN SHUT-OFF

VALVE (1)

INLET DRAIN

VALVE (2)

TESTCOCKS (4)

DRAIN

WILKINS

ZW3

1” 720A PVB

(25MM)

OUTLET SHUT OFF

VALVE (5)

INLET SHUT OFF

VALVE (3)

ZW-3 WINTERIZER

1/2” NPT DRAIN PLUG

OR BLOW DOWN

12” MIN.

DIRECTION OF FLOW

OUTLET DRAIN

VALVE (6)

TO IRRIGATION

SYSTEM

The discharge should cease by the time the shut-off valve is in the full open position.

3. If the discharge does not stop, refer to "MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS".

Repressurize device as in Step 1. Device should function properly.

4. Slowly open the No. 2 shut-off valve.

The Model 720A is now in service.

5. After the Model 720A has been properly installed, test the device. If the device fails the test, refer to "MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS"

Drain Procedure for Freeze Protection

1. Turn off main shut-off (1) that supplies water to the system.

2. Open both inlet and outlet drain valves in the system (2 & 6). Open inlet and outlet shut-off valves on the pressure vacuum breaker (3 & 5) and all of the test cocks.

Leave all valves and test cocks in the half open/half closed (45°) position to allow full drainage of the ball valves and test cocks.

3. If you "blow out" the system downstream of the pressure vacuum breaker, make sure the outlet drain valve (6) is open and the pressure vacuum breaker shut-off valve (5) is closed.

4. Connect an air hose to the outlet drain valve (6) and inject an adequate volume of air to remove all water from the downstream portion of the system.

5. CAUTION: Open outlet shut-off valve to the pressure vacuum breaker (5) and outlet drain valve (6) to the half open/half closed

(45°) position after "blow out" process is completed.

6. If drain valves (2 & 6) are not part of the system, and if air pressure is not used to "blow out" the system, the internal components of the pressure vacuum breaker should be removed for the duration of the winter.

7. Leave all drain valves (2 & 6), shut-off valves (3 & 5) and test cocks in the half open/half closed position (45°) for the duration of the winter to prevent freezing.

Caution: Be certain that main shut-off (1) remains tightly closed to prevent refilling of the system. Also, the main shut-off valve must be resilient seated to insure no leakage of water into the system.

WARRANTY: WILKINS Valves are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship when used for the services recommended.

If in any recommended service, a defect develops due to material or workmanship, and the device is returned, freight prepaid, to

WILKINS within 12 months from date of purchase, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. WILKINS' liability shall be limited to our agreement to repair or replace the valve only.

Proposition 65 Warning This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Maintenance

1. Close inlet and outlet shut-off valves before disassembling device.

2. Remove canopy screws counterclockwise and remove canopy.

3. Bleed off pressure by opening the No. 2 test cock.

4. Unscrew the bonnet from the body by turning counterclockwise.

5. Remove the disc & poppet assembly, check spring and spider assembly from body.

6. Clean all parts with clean water only.

7. After completing inspection, replace necessary parts and reassemble. Repair kits are available from your supplier.

8. Retest according to "TEST PROCEDURES".

Testing Procedures

TEST NO. 1 TEST NO. 2

CANOPY

SCREW

Purpose: To test the opening pressure differential of the air inlet valve.

Requirement: The air inlet valve shall open when the pressure in the body is no less than 1.0 psi above atmospheric pressure.

The air inlet valve shall be fully open when the water drains from the body.

Purpose: To test the check valve for tightness in the direction of flow.

Requirement: The check valve shall be driptight in the normal direction of flow when the inlet pressure is 1.0 psi and the outlet pressure is atmospheric.

STEPS:

BONNET

O-RING

STEPS:

1. Bleed water through both test cocks

to eliminate foreign material.

2. Install appropriate fittings for test kit

hoses.

3. Remove air inlet valve canopy.

4. Install the high side hose of the differ-

ential pressure gauge to test cock #2.

Open test cock #2 and bleed air from

hose and gauge.

5. Close #2 shut-off valve then close #1

shut-off valve.

6. Slowly open the high side bleed

needle valve being especially careful

not to drop the pressure differential

too fast. Record the pressure differ-

ential at which the air inlet valve

opens.

7. Close test cock #2 and remove equip-

ment.

8. Open #1 shut-off valve.

1. Attach high side hose of differential

gauge to test cock #1. Open test cock

#1 and bleed all air from the hose and

the gauge by opening high side bleed

needle valve. Close high side bleed

needle valve.

2. Close #1 shut-off valve.

3. Open test cock #2. The air inlet valve

will open and the water in the body

will drain out through test cock #2.

When this flow of water stops, the dif-

ferential pressure indicated by the

gauge after it has settled will be the

pressure drop across the check valve.

This value must be 1.0 psi or greater.

Record this value. If water continues

to flow out of test cock #2, then the #1

shut-off valve is leaking.

4. Close test cocks #1 and #2 and re-

move equipment.

5. Replace air inlet valve canopy.

6. Open #1 shut-off valve, then #2 shut-

off valve.

SPRING

BODY

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES

CANOPY

PLASTIC

WASHER

DISC &

POPPET ASSY

SPIDER

ASSY

TEST COCK#2

TEST COCK#1

BALL VALVE

Air inlet valve does not open as gauge drops to 0.0 psid.

Air inlet valve does not open and differential on gauge will not drop.

Air inlet opens below 1.0 psid.

1. Air inlet disc stuck to seat.

2. “Old Style” pressure vacuum breaker (non-loaded air

inlet valve).

1. Leaking No. 1 shut-off valve.

2. Parallel installation with leaky No. 2 shut-off valve.

Check valve opens below 1.0 psid.

1. Dirty or damaged air inlet disc.

2. Scale buildup on seat.

1. Dirty or damaged air inlet disc.

2. Damaged seat.

IS720A (REV. 6/09)

WILKINS, a ZURN Company

1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone:805/238-7100 Fax:805/238-5766