PRESSURE

SUSTAINING VALVE
PROBLEM

VALVE FAILS TO OPEN

Verify Design data, Disconnect tube

CHECK

knob position pump curve at port A. Water

keeps flowing
from the pilot

The 3-way Pressure is Pressure is

CAUSE

selector is in the too low too low

CLOSE position

Turn to Increase Repair

REMEDY

AUTO position upstream or replace

pressure

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PRESSURE
SUSTAINING VALVE

PROBLEM
VALVE FAILS TO CLOSE

Turn 3-way selector to verify knob Reduced

CHECK
port O, water flows position water flow
constantly

Damaged 3-way selector Debris between

CAUSE
diaphragm on 'O' position diaphragm and
diaphragm seat

Replace Turn to A Dismantle,

REMEDY

diaphragm. clean and

Refer to reassemble
I.D. number

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 PRESSURE
SUSTAINING VALVE
PROBLEM

UNSTABLE REGULATION

Compare Noisy, Disconnect No flow from port, Valve

CHECK

with chattering tube upstream, extreme bolt is surging

schematic no firm stream adjustments
needed to
modify pressure

Incorrect Valve with low Clogged Faulty pilot Low flow

CAUSE

connections pressure filter or high

diaphragm pressure
differential

Change Replace with high Clean Clean pilot Install needle

REMEDY

accordingly pressure or replace or replace valve between

diaphragm port Auto and port
(3) of pilot

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