2 4000BM2-FP - GV

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Brand - Ames
  • Size: 2 inch
  • Weight: 33.3 lb
  • Connections: Grooved Inlet/Outlet
  • Body Material: Bronze
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 psi
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: 180°F (75°C)
  • Gear Operated Slow Close Isolation Valves with Pre-wired Tamper Switches
  • ASSE 1013, AWWA C511, CSA B64.4 Approved
  • Compact Modular Design for Easy Maintenance

Description

This 2 inch Ames Fire & Waterworks Series 4000B-FP Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow preventer assembly protects potable water supplies from backflow, backsiphonage, and backpressure. Featuring durable bronze body construction and grooved inlet/outlet connections, it is ideal for health hazard cross-connections and service line containment. The assembly includes gear operated slow close isolation valves with pre-wired tamper switches and offers a compact modular design for easy maintenance. Certified to ASSE 1013, AWWA C511, and CSA B64.4, it handles continuous supply pressures up to 175 psi and water temperatures up to 180°F (75°C).

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Connections

  • The grooved inlet and outlet connections are designed for secure, leak-free installation into corresponding grooved piping systems.
  • This assembly is equipped with integral gear operated, slow close, resilient seated bronze ball valve shutoffs on both the inlet and outlet sides for isolation.
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Additional Details

This 2 inch Ames Fire & Waterworks Series 4000B-FP Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Backflow Preventer Assembly is designed to protect potable water supplies from pollution due to backsiphonage and/or backpressure. It is ideal for preventing health hazard cross-connections in piping systems and for containment at the service line entrance.

Its compact modular design facilitates easy maintenance and assembly access without special tools.

Features

  • Bronze body construction for durability.
  • Gear operated, slow close, resilient seated isolation valves with pre-wired tamper switches.
  • Grooved inlet and outlet connections.
  • Single access cover and modular check construction for ease of maintenance.
  • Top entry design allows all internals to be immediately accessible.
  • Captured springs for safe maintenance.
  • Internal relief valve for reduced installation clearances.
  • Replaceable seats for economical repair.
  • Four resilient seated test cocks, top mounted and screwdriver slotted.
  • Large body passages provide low pressure drop.
  • Compact, space saving design requires no special tools for servicing.

Specifications

  • Series: 4000B-FP
  • Size: 2 inch
  • Body Material: Bronze
  • Disc Material: Silicone Rubber
  • Check Seats: Replaceable Polymer
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 psi (12.06 bar)
  • Maximum Operating Temperature: 180°F (75°C) continuous

Connections

  • Inlet/Outlet: Grooved

Approvals & Standards

  • USC Manual 8th Edition†
  • ASSE Std. 1013
  • AWWA Std. C511
  • CSA B64.4
  • IAPMO File No. 1563
  • Approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California

FAQs

What is the primary function of this backflow preventer assembly?

The primary function is to protect potable water supplies by preventing polluted water from flowing back into the system due to backsiphonage or backpressure. It is designed for health hazard cross-connections and service line containment.

What type of connections does this assembly use?

This 2 inch 4000B-FP backflow preventer assembly is furnished with grooved inlet and outlet connections for installation.

What materials are used in the construction of this backflow preventer?

The assembly features a bronze body construction for durability. It uses silicone rubber disc material in the check valves and relief valve, along with replaceable polymer check seats for economical repair.

What are the maximum operating pressure and temperature limits?

This assembly is suitable for continuous supply pressures up to 175 psi (12.06 bar) and can handle water temperatures up to 180°F (75°C) continuously.

Does this assembly require special tools for servicing?

No, this backflow preventer assembly is designed for easy maintenance with a compact modular design and does not require special tools for servicing its internal components.

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