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  • What if the Riser Center to Center Distance doesn't match the Pre-Assembled Valve Station?
  • What if the Riser Flanges aren't level?
  • How do I Orient the Holes on the riser flanges?
  • How much clearance do I need?
  • Do I need to install shut-off valves?
  • How do I prepare for combined domestic and irrigation stations?
  • How long will the valve station take to make?

   What if the Riser Center to Center Distance doesn't match the Pre-Assembled Valve Station?

If the dimension correction is within +\- 1/4", then adjust the valve station by adding or subtracting spacer flanges

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   What if the Risers Aren't Level?

A - Readjust the risers by cutting and reworking them.

B - Use a set of Alignment flanges available from Clarke Sales.

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   How do I Orient the Holes on the Riser Flanges?

The hole pattern should always straddle the line between the inlet and outlet flanges.

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   How much clearance to the walls do I need?

See the Certified Prints form Watts submitted by Clarke Sales for clearance details.

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Do I Need to Install Shut-off Valves?

You may put them on the in and out Point of Connection per district practices.

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   How do I Prepare for Combined Irrigation and Domestic Valve Stations?

Usually a small RP backflow preventer can be installed on the outlet leg of the valve station using the supplied 2" header tap.

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How long will it take to get a valve station once it is ordered?

The contract C-516 specifies 10 days between order approval by Clarke Sales and the delivery to a specified LAUSD site.

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