2 1/2 M400N-NRS
Item Number: 0191096Brand - Ames
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- Nominal Size: 2 1/2 inch
- Weight: 176.0 lb
- Body Material: 304 Stainless Steel
- Shutoff Valves: Non-Rising Stem (NRS) Gate Valves
- Installation Pattern: Horizontal N Pattern
- 70% lighter than traditional designs
- Extremely compact design
- Lead Free assembly
- Groove couplings for easy installation
Description
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Installation and Connections
- This assembly is designed specifically for horizontal N pattern installation. It is crucial to install the unit following the direction of the flow arrow.
- Equipped with groove couplings, this backflow preventer allows for straightforward installation and precise pipe alignment, simplifying the connection process.
- It is intended for use in continuous pressure piping applications and at cross-connections, helping to maintain system integrity and safety.

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Additional Details
This Maxim™ 2 1/2 inch lead free reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of fire protection substances and water of non-potable quality from being pumped or siphoned into the potable water supply due to backsiphonage and/or backpressure, in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements.
It is approved for horizontal N pattern installation when installed in accordance with the direction of the flow arrow. This assembly is ideal for protection in continuous pressure piping applications and at cross-connections identified as health hazards, as well as from other contaminants found at the service line entrance.
Components
- Stainless steel body with quick access sleeve
- Torsion spring check modules
- Resilient seated gate valves with non-rising stem (NRS) shutoff valves
- Test cocks
- Bottom mounted stainless steel pressure relief valve
Features
- Constructed with 304 (Schedule 40) stainless steel housing and sleeve
- Replaceable check disc rubber for easy maintenance
- Extremely compact design allows for smaller enclosures to be used
- Torsion spring check modules provide ease of serviceability and lowest pressure loss
- Groove couplings for easy installation and pipe alignment
- Approximately 70% lighter than traditional designs
- Features drip tight shutoff valves
NOTICE: The information contained herein is not intended to replace the full product installation and safety information available or the experience of a trained product installer. You are required to thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety information before beginning the installation of this product.
Specifications
- Product Type: Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer Assembly
- Brand: Ames Maxim™
- Nominal Size: 2 1/2 inch
- Body Material: 304 (Schedule 40) Stainless Steel
- Shutoff Valve Type: Non-Rising Stem (NRS) Gate Valves
- Check Modules: Torsion Spring, Link Check
- Couplings: Groove
- Installation Pattern: N Pattern (Horizontal)
- Lead Free: Yes
- Design: Extremely Compact, Lightweight