1 1/2 LF4000BM2

Item Number: 0425018
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$2,488.50
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Brand - Ames
  • Size: 1 1/2 inch
  • Weight: 18.75 lb
  • Body Material: Lead Free cast silicon copper alloy
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 PSI
  • Maximum Water Temperature: 180°F (75°C)
  • End Connections: NPT
  • Shutoff Valves: Quarter-turn ball with tee handles
  • Easy maintenance with single access cover
  • Protects against backflow from health hazards

Description

The 1 1/2 inch LF4000BM2 Lead Free Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly protects potable water supplies from pollution due to backsiphonage and backpressure. It is suitable for health hazard cross-connections and continuous pressure piping systems. This assembly features a lead free cast silicon copper alloy body, NPT end connections, and quarter-turn ball valve shutoffs with tee handles. Its modular design includes two independent check valves and an internal relief valve, allowing for easy maintenance through a single access cover. Approved to ASSE 1013, AWWA C511, and CSA B64.4, it ensures reliable backflow prevention for commercial and industrial applications.

Help Me Connect

This 1 1/2 inch backflow preventer assembly features NPT end connections. These threaded connections are designed to connect directly to piping systems utilizing 1 1/2 inch male NPT threads, ensuring a secure and compliant installation for your plumbing system.

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Additional Details

This 1 1/2 inch Lead Free Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly is designed to protect potable water supplies by preventing backflow due to backsiphonage and/or backpressure. It is particularly effective in health hazard cross-connections and for containment at the service line entrance.

Its compact modular design facilitates easy in-line maintenance and assembly access, making it suitable for a variety of continuous pressure piping applications without requiring special tools.

Features

  • Lead Free cast silicon copper alloy construction for durability
  • Single access cover and modular check construction for ease of maintenance
  • Top entry design ensures all internals are immediately accessible
  • Captured springs for safe maintenance
  • Internal relief valve reduces installation clearances
  • Replaceable seats for economical repair
  • Ball valve test cocks are screwdriver slotted for easy operation
  • Large body passages provide low pressure drop for efficient flow
  • Compact, space saving design
  • Equipped with quarter-turn ball valve shutoffs with tee handles
  • Features NPT end connections for secure installation
  • Includes two in-line independent check valves and an internal pressure differential relief valve

Specifications

  • Product Type: Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly
  • Size: 1 1/2 inch
  • Body Material: Lead Free cast silicon copper alloy
  • End Connections: NPT
  • Shutoff Valves: Quarter-turn ball valves with tee handles
  • Test Cocks: Screwdriver slotted, top mounted
  • Maximum Supply Pressure: 175 psi (12.1 bar)
  • Maximum Water Temperature: 180°F (75°C) continuous

Certificates & Approvals

  • USC Approved
  • ASSE Std. 1013 Approved
  • AWWA Std. C511 Compliant
  • CSA B64.4 Compliant
  • IAPMO File No. 1563
  • Lead Free Construction (wetted surface contains less than 0.25% lead by weight)

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the 1 1/2 LF4000BM2 backflow preventer?

This backflow preventer is designed to protect potable water supplies from contamination caused by backsiphonage and backpressure. It is used in systems identified as health hazards or for containment at the service line entrance.

What type of connections does this assembly have?

The 1 1/2 LF4000BM2 features NPT (National Pipe Taper) end connections. These threaded connections are standard for plumbing systems.

What material is the body of the backflow preventer made from?

The assembly features a Lead Free cast silicon copper alloy construction. This ensures durability and compliance with reduced lead content requirements, meaning the wetted surface contains less than 0.25% lead.

What are the maximum operating pressure and temperature ratings for this device?

It is suitable for supply pressures up to 175 psi (12.1 bar) and water temperatures up to 180°F (75°C) continuous.

What certifications and standards does this model meet?

This assembly is approved by USC, ASSE Std. 1013, AWWA Std. C511, and CSA B64.4. It also complies with IAPMO File No. 1563 and Lead Free installation requirements.

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