Grundfos 596630 Check Valve Kit for UP(S) FC SuperBrute UP15 / UPS15
A replacement check valve kit used in select Grundfos UP/UPS circulator pumps to help prevent reverse flow (backflow) through the pump in recirculation and hydronic heating applications.
Key Features:
- Replacement Check Valve Kit (listed as a replacement part)
- Listed for UP(S) FC SuperBrute UP15 and UPS15
- Installs at the pump's outlet port (Q&A response)
- Grundfos installation/operation instructions include guidance for check valve removal from the pump housing using needle-nose pliers (manufacturer documentation)
Compatibility & Applications:
- Listed for use with UP(S) FC SuperBrute UP15 and UPS15 circulator pumps
- Product Q&A indicates it fits Grundfos UP 15-42F (part number 59896155)
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: 596630
Installation & Operation Notes:
- Installation should be performed by a qualified hydronic/heating technician or plumber
- Reference the circulator's installation/operation manual and follow local regulations and accepted codes of good practice
- Manufacturer documentation notes a check valve can be removed from the pump housing using needle-nose pliers, and to confirm no part of the valve remains in the housing after removal
- Practical fit/assembly notes from Q&A:
- The check valve goes into the outlet port from the outside
- When reinstalling the pump, new gaskets are not required if existing gaskets are in good condition
- System setup notes from manufacturer documentation (general UP/UPS installation guidance):
- Flush/clean the system before installing the pump
- Install the pump with the motor shaft horizontal and follow the flow-direction arrows on the housing
- Isolating valves on each side of the pump are recommended for service access
- Do not start the pump until the system has been filled; do not run the pump dry