PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 143 – Stager Motor Update
Stager motors are being changed to a worm gear driven design. This change is a result of anunfortunate natural disaster which destroyed the legacy motor manufacturer’s facility and allproduction equipment. Luckily, no one was hurt, but Autotrol brand motors are no longeravailable. The new motors have slightly higher torque and are a direct replacement to […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 131 – K526 Flange Adapter Consolidation
Flange adapters for the K526 valve have been consolidated into one version that can be used in both 2.5” and 3.0” applications. This change has eliminated the need for two separate flange adapters, and now the same Part Number can be stocked regardless of 2.5” or 3.0” connections. Part Number 1070252 KIT,526,2.5”/3.0” FLANGE will now […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 130 – NXT Transformer Substitution
Due to supply shortage on the NXT transformer PN 4510157, AQ Matic will temporarily substitute a different transformer on NXT orders. The substitute transformer is Triad PN TCT40-05E07K and is UL, and cUL approved. Installation wiring remains unchanged for 120VAC installations. When connecting to 208VAC or 240VAC input voltage, wiring is updated as shown below […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 129 – 58 Series Stager Motor Update
Due to a supply outage on 12 Volt 58 Series Stager motors PN 1075779, AQ Matic is transitioning to a new motor manufacturer. The new motors have slightly higher torque and are a direct replacement to the current except the new motors do not have a clutch. Because they do not have a clutch, the […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 128 – K52 Series Diaphragm Plate Temporary Change to Stainless Steel
The Diaphragm Plates on K52 series valves may temporarily change to 303 Stainless Steel material. This is being done due to material shortage of the molded plastic plates. New Part Numbers are being introduced for the individual plates as shown below, but repair kit and valve Part Numbers will remain unchanged. The Stainless Steel plates […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 127 – K524 Disc Plate Temporary Alternative
Due to a supply outage of Disc Plate PN 1076198. During this outage, we will offer a machined version of this Disc Plate PN 1076198M. The machined PVC version (gray) is fully interchangeable with the molded version (black). While the 1076198M is made from NSF-61 certified material, valve assemblies using the 1076198M are not NSF-61 […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 125 – Parker Solenoids Obsolete Transitioning to ASCO Brand Solenoids
Due to Parker obsoleting the solenoid models C4H470 used on AquaMatic V42 series valves and NXT Stager Controls, we will be transitioning to ASCO brand solenoid models 8314H041. The function of the valve assemblies will remain unchanged. Solenoid bodies will remain brass with similar electrical specifications and certifications. Specific parts affected are shown below. When […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 124 – K537 Diaphragm Plate Changed to Stainless Steel
The Upper and Lower Diaphragm Plates on K537 valves are being changed to 303 Stainless Steel material. This update is being done to increase strength of the plates. New Part Numbers are being introduced for the individual plates as shown below, but repair kit and valve Part Numbers will remain unchanged. The Stainless Steel plates […]
PERFORMANCE BULLETIN 123 – 962 Transformer Substitution
Due to supply shortage on the 962 transformer PN 1070489, AQ Matic will temporarily substitute a different transformer on 962 orders. The substitute transformer is Triad PN VPL24-210 and is UL, cUL, and TUV approved. Installation wiring remains unchanged with Line Voltage connected to terminal #1 and Neutral connected to terminal #4. Note wire colors […]