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f. Apply air pressure to valve diaphragm so that stem halves are aligned and re-connect
stem halves.
g. If valve will not open with air on the diaphragm, spring tension should be decreased.
h. Adjustment is essentially the same as if spring tension were increased except the
adjustment screw is turned in the opposite direction.
5. ADJUSTMENT OF PILOT OPERATED VALVES
a. Pilot operated valves such as Spence or Spirax/Sarco are not fail safe. These valves have
a liquid or gas filled thermo-static bulb and if this bulb loses its charge, the valve will go
to its full open position and cause overheating of the water heater. This situation should
be considered before attempting to adjust these valves.
b. Spirax/Sarco Valves
are completely pre-set at the factory and there is no spring
adjustment. Set the thermostat at the desired temperature and no further adjustment is
required.