1 1/4 LF2000BM2

Item Number: 0425002
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Brand - Ames
  • Size: 1 1/4 inch
  • Weight: 15.9 lb
  • Lead Free* Cast Silicon Copper Alloy Body
  • Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 140°F
  • One Top Entry Access Cover for Easy Maintenance
  • NPT End Connections
  • Includes Quarter Turn Ball Valve Shutoffs
  • Approved for Horizontal and Vertical Installations

Description

The Ames LF2000B 1 1/4 inch Lead Free Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer Assembly (0425002) is designed to prevent polluted water from entering potable water supplies at non-health hazard cross-connections. Featuring a lead-free cast silicon copper alloy body, it offers a maximum working pressure of 175 psi and a temperature range of 33°F to 140°F. Maintenance is easy with a single top-entry cover and no special tools are required. This assembly is approved for both horizontal and vertical installations, includes NPT end connections, and quarter-turn ball valve shutoffs.

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Connections

This 1 1/4 inch double check valve assembly features NPT end connections, designed for direct threaded attachment to corresponding NPT piping. It includes two resilient seated isolation valves with quarter turn ball valve shutoffs and lever handles to control water flow.

Installation

The assembly is approved for both horizontal and vertical installations, providing flexibility for various plumbing configurations. Its compact modular design and single top entry access cover simplify installation and future maintenance. Always consult local plumbing codes and authority having jurisdiction for specific installation requirements, especially concerning vertical orientation and testing frequency.

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Additional Details

This 1 1/4 inch lead free double check valve backflow preventer assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water of non-potable quality into the potable water supply. It is ideal for protection at cross-connections identified as non-health hazard applications and from other contaminants found at the service line entrance.

Features

  • Lead Free* cast silicon copper alloy body construction. The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.
  • One top entry access cover for easy maintenance, secured with stainless steel bolts.
  • Modular construction and compact design.
  • Two positive seating check modules with captured springs and replaceable rubber seat discs.
  • Four top mounted, resilient seated ball valve test cocks.
  • Low pressure drop.
  • No special tools required for service.

Connections

  • NPT end connections.
  • Includes two resilient seated isolation valves with quarter turn ball valve shutoffs and lever handles.

Installation

  • Approved for both horizontal and vertical installations.

This valve is designed for non-health hazard applications only. Always check with local authority having jurisdiction regarding vertical orientation, frequency of testing or other installation requirements.

Specifications

  • Product Type: Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer Assembly
  • Size: 1 1/4 inch (32 mm)
  • Body Material: Lead Free* Cast Silicon Copper Alloy
  • Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12.06 bar)
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 140°F (0.5°C - 60°C)
  • Access: Single Top Entry Cover
  • Check Modules: Two Positive Seating
  • Seat Discs: Rubber, Replaceable
  • Cover Bolts: Stainless Steel
  • Test Cocks: Four Top Mounted, Resilient Seated Ball Valve Type
  • Isolation Valves: Two Resilient Seated Quarter Turn Ball Valves with Lever Handles

Dimensions

  • Length (A): 16 3/8 inch (416 mm)
  • Width (B): 5 inch (127 mm)
  • Height (C): 3 5/16 inch (84 mm)
  • Height to Top (F): 9 1/2 inch (241 mm)
  • Centerline Height (G): 5 inch (127 mm)
  • Test Cock Height (H): 3 inch (76 mm)
  • Isolation Valve Length (I): 2 inch (50 mm)

Weight

  • Weight: 15 lbs (6.8 kgs)

Certificates & Approvals

  • ASSE Std. 1015
  • AWWA Std. C510
  • IAPMO PS31
  • UPC C US
  • B64.5
  • Approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of this backflow preventer?

This assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water into the potable water supply, specifically for non-health hazard cross-connections where water quality could be compromised.

Is this assembly suitable for both horizontal and vertical installations?

Yes, the Ames LF2000B 1 1/4 inch double check valve assembly is approved for both horizontal and vertical installations, offering versatile placement options.

What type of connections does this backflow preventer use?

This assembly features NPT (National Pipe Taper) end connections, which allow for threaded attachment to compatible piping systems.

What is the maximum operating pressure and temperature for this device?

The maximum working pressure for this unit is 175 psi (12.06 bar), and it operates effectively within a temperature range of 33°F to 140°F (0.5°C to 60°C).

How is maintenance performed on this LF2000B assembly?

Maintenance is simplified with a single top entry access cover, allowing for easy access to internal components like replaceable seats and seat discs without requiring special tools.