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 Frequently Asked Questions...and
their Answers 
  - 1Q How to tell the difference
    between Type 6 and Type 7 valves
 
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  - 2Q Compatibility of
    Type 6 valves and Type 7 controls
 
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  - 3Q Interchangeability
    of parts and accessories
 
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  - What are the
    maintenance parts for Type 6 and Type 7 valves
 
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  - Installation and
    Operating Instructions for Type 6 Valves
 
 
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1Q:  How do I determine whether the Ammark valve I have
installed is a Type 6 or a Type 7 valve? 
1A:  Type 6 valves have a heart cast into
the valve body and have been sold since 1997.  Type 7 valves have "SYR"
cast into the valve body.  Type 7 valves were sold between 1971 and 1998.  See
photos below. 
  
    Type 6 Valves have
    a heart on the casting 
     
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    Type 7 Valves have
    "SYR" on the casting 
     
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2Q:  Can a Type
6 control be used on a Type 7 valve, and visa versa? 
2A:  Yes, the controls are compatible between the two
types of valves by adding or removing the adapter: Type 7 controls may be used with Type 6
valves by simply discarding the adapter supplied with Type 7 controls.  The adapter
must be added to install a Type 6 control on a Type 7 valve (see part# ADAPT). 
  
    The adapter is not
    needed to mount a control on a Type 6 valve.  Order Type 6 control or Type 7 control
    and discard the adapter.  | 
    The adapter is
    needed to mount a control on a Type 7 valve.  Order Type 7 control or Type 6 control
    + part # ADAPT.  | 
   
  
      
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3Q:  Are the valve service parts and tools interchangeable between the two
lines? 
3A:  No, each valve line has its own,
non-interchangeable tools and service parts, as shown in the table below. 
  
    Part
    #  | 
    Description  | 
    Valve
    Type  | 
    Notes  | 
   
  
    | IVA.5 | 
    ½" Internal Valve Assembly | 
    6 | 
    May be replaced using
    an adjustable or socket wrench.  Specify valve size when ordering. | 
   
  
    | IVA.75 | 
    ¾" Internal Valve Assembly | 
    6 | 
   
  
    | IVA.100 | 
    1" Internal Valve Assembly | 
    6 | 
   
  
    | ICT  | 
    IVA Change Tool | 
    6 | 
    Use to replace IVA with system
    under pressure. | 
   
  
    | CIVA  | 
    Complete Internal Valve Assembly | 
    7 | 
    Need part # IT to replace.  
    Fits any size Type 7 valve. | 
   
  
    | IO | 
    Insert Only | 
    7 | 
    May be replaced with system under
    pressure using an adjustable or socket wrench.  Fits any Type 7 valve. | 
   
  
    | IT | 
    Installation Tool | 
    7 | 
    Required to replace part # CIVA. | 
   
 
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