2 LFAFBV-E-FP-T

Item Number: 88005721
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Brand - Ames
  • Valve Size: 2 inch
  • Weight: 20.3 lb
  • Body Material: Lead-Free Cast Copper Silicon Alloy
  • End Connections: Threaded NPT
  • Maximum UL/FM Pressure: 400 psi
  • Slow Open/Close operation prevents water hammer
  • Integrated supervisory tamper switches
  • Approved for indoor and outdoor use
  • NSF Certified to NSF/ANSI 372

Description

This 2 inch Ames LFAFBV-FP-T Lead Free Slow Close Ball Valve is a full-port, gear-operated bronze valve UL/FM rated for 400 psi in fire protection systems. It features slow open and slow closing action to prevent water hammer, and includes two integrated supervisory tamper switches with a reversible switch box for flexible wiring. Constructed from lead-free cast copper silicon alloy with chrome-plated brass ball and PTFE seats, it ensures reliable shut-off. Ideal for indoor and outdoor installations, this valve connects via NPT threaded ends and complies with NFPA standards. Item number 88005721.

Help Me Connect

The Ames 2 inch LFAFBV-FP-T Ball Valve features female NPT threaded ends designed for connection to standard 2 inch male NPT pipe threads. It is approved for use with Schedule 40 pipe in fire protection systems. The integrated supervisory switches can be wired as either normally open or normally closed to integrate with monitoring systems.

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Additional Details

The 2 inch Ames LFAFBV-FP-T Lead Free Slow Close Ball Valve is a full-port, gear-operated valve designed for reliable use in fire protection systems. This two-piece bronze body ball valve provides slow open and slow close operation to help eliminate water hammer, featuring an integrated mechanical indicator flag and supervisory switches for monitoring.

Features

  • Slow open and slow closing operation eliminates 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 ergonomic, clockwise-to-close handle
  • Two standard internal tamper switches for position monitoring
  • Lead-Free cast copper silicon alloy body with a chrome-plated brass ball and brass stem
  • PTFE seats for low torque and positive shut off
  • Threaded NPT ends for secure connection to Schedule 40 pipe
  • Approved for indoor and outdoor use

Specifications

  • Valve Size: 2 inch
  • Valve Type: 2-Piece, Full Port, Slow Close Ball Valve
  • Body Material: Lead-Free Cast Copper Silicon Alloy
  • Ball Material: Chrome Plated Brass
  • Stem Material: Brass
  • Stem Packing: EPDM
  • Seats Material: PTFE
  • End Connections: Threaded NPT
  • Operation: Gear Operated, Quarter-Turn, Clockwise-to-Close Handle
  • Maximum UL/FM Rated Working Pressure: 400 psi (27.6 bar)
  • Maximum WOG Working Pressure: 600 psi (41.4 bar)
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 180°F (0.5°C - 82°C)

Electrical Switch Ratings

  • 125 VAC: 10.1A
  • 250 VAC: 5.1A
  • 30 VDC: 4A
  • 250 VDC: 0.2A

Certificates & Approvals

  • UL Listed
  • FM Approved
  • NSF Certified to NSF/ANSI 372
  • Conforms to NFPA 13 Section 6.7.1
  • NFPA Compliant: 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24

FAQs

What is the primary use for this 2 inch ball valve?

This 2 inch Ames LFAFBV-FP-T ball valve is primarily designed for use in fire protection systems, where its UL/FM rating and supervisory switches ensure system integrity.

What type of pipe connections does this valve have?

This valve features female NPT (National Pipe Taper) threaded ends, making it compatible with 2 inch male NPT pipe threads.

What is the maximum pressure rating for fire protection applications?

The valve is UL/FM rated for a maximum working pressure of 400 psi (27.6 bar) specifically for fire protection system service.

Why is "slow close" an important feature for this ball valve?

The slow open and slow closing operation is designed to eliminate water hammer, protecting the fire protection system piping and components from pressure surges.

Does this valve have supervisory switches, and how do they function?

Yes, it includes two integrated internal tamper switches. These switches monitor the valve's position (open/closed) and can be wired as either Normally Open or Normally Closed to signal a system's monitoring panel.