Systems, methods, and apparatuses for mechanically securing a check valve in an open position during maintenance and testing operations

A method for securing a check valve in an open state, the method comprising:

• removing a ball drip outlet cover on the check valve to expose a ball drip outlet;
• placing a first end of a set rod against a clapper inside the check valve, wherein the set rod traverses its first end and a curved portion through the ball drip outlet, wherein the set rod pushes the clapper downwards to open the check valve;
• threading a first end of a first connecting nipple through the set rod and into the ball drip outlet of the check valve;
• receiving a rod locking component having a lock mechanism at a second end of the set rod, wherein the rod locking component traverses through the second end of the set rod to attach a first end of the rod locking component with a second end of the first connecting nipple, wherein the lock mechanism of the rod locking component is in a center portion of the rod locking component;
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• fixing the set rod in position against the clapper inside the check valve via:
• grasping the set rod via a flat rail surface located at the second end of the set rod distal to the rod locking component, and
• securing the lock mechanism of the rod locking component.