1 LFAFBV-FP-G

Item Number: 88005713
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Brand - Ames
  • Valve Size: 1 inch
  • Weight: 35.9 lb
  • Body Material: Lead Free Copper-Silicon Alloy
  • Max UL/FM Working Pressure: 400 psi
  • Max Work Pressure (WOG): 600 psi
  • Grooved x Grooved Connections
  • Slow Open and Slow Close Operation
  • Integrated Supervisory Switches
  • Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Description

This 1 inch full port gear operated ball valve with grooved ends is UL/FM rated for 400 psi in fire protection systems. Its lead-free copper silicon alloy body and chrome-plated brass ball ensure durability. The slow close feature prevents water hammer, while integrated supervisory switches allow for remote monitoring of valve position, configurable as normally open or normally closed. Approved for indoor and outdoor use, this valve maintains reliable flow control across a temperature range of 33°F to 180°F. Ideal for various fire suppression applications needing dependable isolation and monitoring.

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Connections

  • This valve features grooved end connections (GV) designed to connect to Schedule 40 pipe of corresponding size.
  • The gear operated design allows for quarter-turn operation.
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Additional Details

This 1 inch full port gear operated ball valve is UL/FM rated for fire protection systems, featuring a slow close design to eliminate water hammer. Constructed from lead-free materials, this valve includes integrated supervisory switches for reliable position monitoring and is designed for use with Schedule 40 pipe.

Features

  • Slow open and slow closing action helps eliminate water hammer
  • Can be wired as either Normally Open or Normally Closed
  • Reversible supervisory switch box simplifies electrical wiring access
  • Gear operated quarter-turn operation with a clockwise-to-close handle
  • Includes two standard internal tamper switches for position monitoring
  • Ergonomic handle design
  • Approved for indoor and outdoor use

Construction Materials

  • Valve Body: Lead Free Copper-Silicon Alloy
  • Ball: Chrome Plated Brass
  • Seats: Virgin PTFE
  • Stem: Brass
  • Stem Packing: Virgin PTFE
  • Stem O-Ring: EPDM
  • Box/Cover: Bronze ASTM B584 Alloy 844
  • Yoke: LEAD-FREE Copper Silicon Alloy
  • Screw: Brass
  • Traveler Nut: Brass

Connections

  • Connection Type: Grooved x Grooved (GV)
  • Designed for use with Schedule 40 pipe

Specifications

  • Valve Size: 1 inch
  • Body Material: Lead Free Copper-Silicon Alloy
  • Ball Material: Chrome Plated Brass
  • Seat Material: Virgin PTFE
  • Stem Material: Brass
  • Stem Packing Material: Virgin PTFE
  • Stem O-Ring Material: EPDM
  • Operator Box/Cover Material: Bronze ASTM B584 Alloy 844
  • Operator Yoke Material: LEAD-FREE Copper Silicon Alloy
  • Maximum UL/FM Rated Working Pressure: 400psi (27.6 bar)
  • Maximum Work Pressure (WOG): 600psi (41.4 bar)
  • Hydrostatic Test Pressure: 900psi (62.0 bar)
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 180°F (0.5°C - 82°C)
  • Operation: Gear Operated Quarter-Turn
  • Valve Type: Full Port Ball Valve
  • Wiring: Normally Open or Normally Closed
  • Standard: Compliant to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
  • Grooved Standard: Compliant to AWWA C606

Certificates & Approvals

  • UL Listed
  • FM Approved
  • NSF Certified to NSF/ANSI 372
  • NFPA Compliant: 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24

FAQs

What is the primary application for the LFAFBV-FP-G ball valve?

This ball valve is primarily used in fire protection systems and is UL/FM rated for this service. Its robust construction makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

What are the main benefits of the slow close design?

The slow open and slow closing action of this valve is specifically designed to eliminate water hammer, protecting the piping system from sudden pressure surges.

How do the supervisory switches work and what is their purpose?

The valve includes two integrated standard internal tamper switches and a reversible supervisory switch box. These allow for remote monitoring of the valve's position (open/closed) and can be wired as either normally open or normally closed, simplifying electrical wiring access.

What pressure ratings does this 1 inch ball valve support?

The valve is UL/FM rated for a maximum working pressure of 400 psi (27.6 bar) in fire protection systems. It also has a maximum work pressure (WOG) of 600 psi and a hydrostatic test pressure of 900 psi.

What type of pipe connections does the LFAFBV-FP-G valve use?

This model features grooved end connections, designed for direct connection to Schedule 40 pipe with corresponding grooved fittings.