1 4000BM2-FP - GV

Item Number: 88005691
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Brand - Ames
  • Bronze body construction for durability
  • Weight: 15.2 lb
  • Gear operated slow close isolation valves
  • Two pre-wired tamper switches included
  • Grooved inlet and outlet connections
  • Replaceable check seats for economical repair
  • Internal relief valve reduces installation clearances
  • Maximum operating pressure: 175 PSI
  • ASSE 1013 and CSA B64.4 approved

Description

The 1 inch Ames Fire & Waterworks 4000B-FP Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly with grooved ends is engineered to safeguard potable water supplies from pollution caused by backsiphonage or backpressure. This bronze assembly features gear-operated slow close isolation valves, two pre-wired tamper switches, and top-mounted test cocks for comprehensive system protection and easy maintenance. Its compact modular design includes replaceable check seats and an internal relief valve, making it ideal for continuous pressure piping and health hazard cross-connection applications. Approved to ASSE 1013 and CSA B64.4 standards, it ensures reliable performance up to 175 PSI and 180°F. Item number 88005691.

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Connections

This 1 inch backflow preventer assembly is furnished with grooved inlet and outlet connections, designed for secure and reliable installation into grooved piping systems. The gear operated slow close isolation valves are an integral part of the assembly.

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Additional Details

This 1 inch Ames Fire & Waterworks 4000B-FP Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly is designed to protect potable water supplies from pollution due to backsiphonage and backpressure.

It features a compact modular design for easy maintenance and is ideal for continuous pressure piping applications and cross-connections identified as health hazards.

Features

  • Bronze body construction for durability.
  • Gear operated, slow close isolation valves with two pre-wired tamper switches.
  • Top mounted test cocks for easy access.
  • Compact, space-saving design requires no special tools for servicing.
  • Replaceable check seats for economical repair.
  • Internal relief valve for reduced installation clearances.
  • Captured springs for safe maintenance.
  • Single access cover and modular check construction for ease of maintenance.
  • Large body passages provide low pressure drop.

Always consult all installation instructions and product safety information before beginning installation of this product.

Specifications

  • Product Type: Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly
  • Model: 4000B-FP-GV
  • Size: 1 inch
  • Body Material: Bronze
  • Isolation Valve Type: Gear Operated Slow Close Ball Valves
  • Inlet/Outlet Connections: Grooved
  • Check Valves: Two in-line, independent check valves
  • Relief Valve: Internal pressure differential
  • Check Seats: Replaceable Polymer
  • Disc Material: Silicone Rubber (for first check, second check, and relief valve)
  • Test Cocks: Four resilient seated, top mounted, screwdriver slotted
  • Tamper Switches: Two pre-wired per shutoff
  • Maximum Supply Pressure: 175 PSI (12.06 bar)
  • Maximum Water Temperature: 180°F (75°C) continuous
  • Weight: 15.8 lbs (7.2 kgs)

Dimensions (Grooved Inlet/Outlet)

  • Length (A): 13 1/2 inches (343 mm)
  • Height (B): 5 13/16 inches (148 mm)
  • Centerline to Top (C): 3 1/2 inches (89 mm)
  • Width (D): 2 5/16 inches (59 mm)
  • Distance to End (E): 9 1/4 inches (235 mm)
  • Flange (F): 5 3/4 inches (146 mm)
  • Test Cock (G): 2 7/8 inches (73 mm)
  • Test Cock (H): 2 7/8 inches (73 mm)
  • Overall Height (I): 15 5/8 inches (397 mm)

Certificates & Approvals

  • ASSE Standard 1013
  • AWWA Standard C511-92
  • CSA B64.4
  • IAPMO File No. 1563
  • UL Classified
  • 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 Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly is designed to protect potable water supplies from contamination caused by backsiphonage and backpressure from non-potable sources.

What type of connections does this assembly have?

This model features 1 inch grooved inlet and outlet connections, suitable for installation into grooved piping systems.

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

It is suitable for supply pressures up to 175 PSI (12.06 bar) and water temperatures up to 180°F (75°C) continuously.

Are special tools required for servicing this backflow preventer?

No, this compact, space-saving design is engineered so that no special tools are required for servicing its internal components, facilitating easy maintenance.

What certifications does this backflow preventer hold?

It is approved to ASSE Standard 1013, AWWA Standard C511-92, and CSA B64.4, among others, ensuring compliance with plumbing codes.

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