1/2 LF2000B

Item Number: 0122630
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$639.00
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Brand - Ames
  • Size: 1/2 inch
  • Weight: 3.0 lb
  • Body Material: Lead Free cast silicon copper alloy
  • End Connections: NPT
  • Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 140°F
  • Easy Maintenance: Single top entry cover
  • Installation: Horizontal or vertical approval
  • Approved to ASSE Std. 1015 and AWWA Std. C510

Description

The 1/2 inch Ames LF2000B Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly prevents backflow of polluted water into potable water supplies at non-health hazard cross-connections. Constructed from lead free cast silicon copper alloy with NPT end connections, this assembly features a compact, modular design for easy installation in horizontal or vertical orientations. It includes two positive seating check modules, replaceable components, and a single top entry cover for simplified maintenance. Approved to ASSE Std. 1015 and AWWA Std. C510, it operates up to 175 psi and ensures water system integrity. Item number 0122630.

Help Me Connect

This 1/2 inch Lead Free Double Check Valve Assembly features NPT end connections, making it compatible with standard threaded piping systems for easy installation. It is designed to be installed at cross-connections to prevent backflow of non-potable water into your potable water supply. The assembly is approved for both horizontal and vertical installation, offering flexibility for various piping configurations.

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Additional Details

This 1/2 inch Lead Free double check valve backflow preventer assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water into the potable water supply. It is ideal for protection at cross-connections identified as non-health hazard applications.

Features

  • Lead Free construction ensures less than 0.25% lead content by wetted surface weight.
  • Equipped with a single top entry access cover for simplified maintenance.
  • Features two positive seating check modules with replaceable seats and seat discs.
  • Includes top mounted ball valve test cocks and resilient seated isolation valves with tee handles.
  • Compact modular design allows for versatile horizontal or vertical installations.
  • Constructed from a cast silicon copper alloy body for durability.
  • Designed for low pressure drop and requires no special tools for service.

Specifications

  • Size: 1/2 inch
  • Body Material: Lead Free cast silicon copper alloy
  • End Connections: NPT
  • Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12.06 bar)
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 140°F (0.5°C - 60°C)
  • Design: Double Check Valve Assembly
  • Check Modules: Two positive seating, captured springs
  • Seats & Discs: Replaceable
  • Access: Single top entry cover
  • Test Cocks: Top mounted ball valve type
  • Isolation Valves: Resilient seated quarter turn ball valves with tee handles
  • Installation Orientation: Horizontal or vertical

Certificates & Approvals

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

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the 1/2 inch LF2000B Double Check Valve Assembly?

This assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water into the potable water supply. It is specifically used at cross-connections identified as non-health hazard applications.

What does "Lead Free" mean for this backflow preventer?

The term "Lead Free" indicates that the wetted surface of this product, which comes into contact with consumable water, contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight, complying with modern installation requirements.

Can this backflow preventer be installed in any orientation?

Yes, the 1/2 inch LF2000B assembly is approved for both horizontal and vertical installations, offering flexibility in plumbing configurations.

What are the key features that make maintenance easy for this valve?

The valve features a single top entry access cover, allowing for easy access to internal components. It also has replaceable seats and seat discs, and no special tools are required for service.

What is the maximum operating pressure and temperature range for this assembly?

This double check valve assembly has a maximum working pressure of 175 psi (12.06 bar) and an operating temperature range of 33°F to 140°F (0.5°C to 60°C).

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