3/4 LF2000BM3

Item Number: 0425000
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Brand - Ames
  • Size: 3/4 inch (20mm)
  • Weight: 4.8 lb
  • Lead Free* Cast Silicon Copper Alloy Body
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 psi
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 140°F
  • Easy Maintenance with Single Top Entry Cover
  • No Special Tools Required for Service
  • Approved for Horizontal and Vertical Installation
  • Meets ASSE 1015, AWWA C510, IAPMO PS31 Standards

Description

This 3/4 inch Lead Free double check valve backflow preventer assembly is designed to protect potable water supplies from pollution caused by backsiphonage or backpressure from non-health hazard sources. Constructed with a Lead Free* cast silicon copper alloy body, it features a compact, modular design with NPT end connections and quarter turn ball valve shutoffs. Maintenance is simplified with a single top entry access cover and requires no special tools. It is approved for both horizontal and vertical installations and meets ASSE 1015, AWWA C510, and IAPMO PS31 standards for reliable performance. Item number 0425000.

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Connections and Applications

This 3/4 inch double check valve assembly features NPT end connections for straightforward installation into your piping system. It is designed for use in non-health hazard cross-connections to prevent backflow of polluted water into the potable water supply. This includes protection at service line entrances from various contaminants that do not pose a severe health risk if ingested.

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Additional Details

This 3/4 inch lead free double check valve backflow preventer assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water into the potable water supply from backsiphonage and/or backpressure.

It is ideal for protecting cross-connections identified as non-health hazard applications and from other contaminants at the service line entrance, in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements.

Features

  • Lead Free* construction with wetted surfaces containing less than 0.25% lead by weight
  • Easy maintenance with only one top entry access cover
  • Replaceable seats and seat discs
  • Modular construction and compact design
  • Top mounted ball valve test cocks
  • Low pressure drop
  • No special tools required for maintenance
  • Approved for both horizontal and vertical installations

Construction

  • Body is made from Lead Free* cast silicon copper alloy
  • Features two positive seating check modules with captured springs and rubber seat discs
  • Includes two resilient seated quarter turn ball valve shutoffs with tee handles
  • Equipped with four top mounted, resilient seated test cocks
  • Internal components are accessed through a single cover secured with stainless steel bolts

Specifications

  • Product Type: Double Check Valve Assembly
  • Size: 3/4 inch (20mm)
  • Body Material: Lead Free* Cast Silicon Copper Alloy
  • End Connections: NPT
  • Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12.06 bar)
  • Temperature Range: 33°F - 140°F (0.5°C - 60°C)
  • Check Modules: Two positive seating, replaceable
  • Isolation Valves: Quarter Turn Ball Valves with Tee Handles
  • Test Cocks: Top Mounted Ball Valve Type
  • Approvals: ASSE Std. 1015, AWWA Std. C510, IAPMO PS31
  • Lead Content: Wetted surface contains less than 0.25% lead by weight

Dimensions & Weight (3/4 inch / 20mm)

  • Overall Length (A): 11 1/8 inches (282 mm)
  • Width (B): 4 inches (102 mm)
  • Height (C): 3 1/8 inches (79 mm)
  • Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of this double check valve assembly?

This assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of polluted water, specifically from non-health hazard sources, into the potable water supply due to backsiphonage or backpressure.

What size is this backflow preventer assembly?

This specific model is a 3/4 inch (20mm) double check valve assembly.

What material is the body of this assembly made from?

The body is constructed from Lead Free* cast silicon copper alloy, ensuring that wetted surfaces contain less than 0.25% lead by weight.

What are the maximum operating pressure and temperature limits for this device?

It has a maximum working pressure of 175 psi (12.06 bar) and operates within a temperature range of 33°F to 140°F (0.5°C to 60°C).

Are special tools required for maintenance or repair?

No, this backflow preventer assembly is designed for easy maintenance with a single top entry access cover and does not require any special tools for service.