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Replacing a Bonnet and Poppet on a Backflow Device is as easy as 1-2-3!

Duration: Estimated at 15 minutes


Shut off bottom valve handle. Turn to right.

Remove all broken plastic parts from inside the device.

  • Unscrew plastic bonnet
  • Remove any broken pieces from the inside
  • There should not be ANY plastic pieces remaining inside device
  • DO NOT mess with metal piece at bottom inside the device as it has a spring below it that would hurt you.

Screw in new bonnet / poppet kit (Hand Tight ONLY).

  • Place bell on top of metal screw and tighten small nut just enough to hold the metal bell on the device and still rotate by hand with some tension. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
  • Cover device with a blanket if freezing temperatures persist.

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Double Check Assembly
Reduced Pressure Assembly
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Double Check Assembly
Reduced Pressure Assembly

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