4 C300-OSY-GPM
Item Number: 0191238Brand - Ames
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- Nominal Size: 4 inch
- Weight: 285.0 lb
- Maximum Working Pressure: 175 PSI
- Housing Material: 304 (Schedule 40) Stainless Steel
- Shutoff Type: Outside Stem and Yoke (OS&Y) Gate Valves
- Includes: Gallon per Minute (GPM) bypass meter
- Check Valve Type: Patented Tri-Link® for low pressure loss
- Installation: Horizontal, Vertical, or N-Pattern
- Approved: ASSE 1048, AWWA C510-97, UL Classified, FM Approved
Description
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Connections
- This 4 inch double check detector assembly features groove end connections for integration into pipeline systems.
- The groove fittings allow for integral pipeline adjustment during installation.

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Additional Details
This Colt™ 4 inch double check detector backflow preventer assembly is designed to protect drinking water supplies from dangerous cross-connections, in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements.
It is ideal for fire line sprinkler systems and other non-health hazard applications, providing protection against reverse flow due to backsiphonage or backpressure while monitoring unauthorized water use.
Primary Use
- Prevents reverse flow of fire protection substances and non-potable water into potable water supplies.
- Monitors unauthorized water use and detects underground leaks through its integral bypass meter.
- Suitable for non-health hazard cross-connections in irrigation, fire line, and industrial processing.
Features
- Extremely compact design, allowing for smaller vaults and enclosures.
- Approximately 70% lighter than traditional designs.
- Housing and sleeve constructed from 304 (Schedule 40) stainless steel for long-term corrosion protection and maximum strength.
- Patented Tri-Link® Check modules provide the lowest pressure loss and unmatched ease of serviceability.
- Groove fittings allow for integral pipeline adjustment.
- Equipped with Outside Stem and Yoke (OS&Y) resilient seated gate valves.
- Features a gallon per minute meter for bypass flow detection.
- Replaceable check disc rubber for easy maintenance.
- May be installed in horizontal, vertical, or N pattern installations.
WARNING: It is illegal to use this product in any plumbing system providing water for human consumption, such as drinking or dishwashing, in the United States. Always consult your local water authority, building, and plumbing codes before installation.
Specifications
- Model Series: C300
- Nominal Size: 4 inch
- Assembly Type: Double Check Detector Backflow Preventer
- Shutoff Valves: Outside Stem and Yoke (OS&Y) Gate Valves
- Bypass Meter: Gallons per Minute (GPM)
- Maximum Working Pressure: 175 PSI (12.1 bar)
- Temperature Range: 33°F – 140°F (0.5°C – 60°C)
- Configuration: Horizontal, Vertical, or N-Pattern
Materials
- Housing & Sleeve: 304 (Schedule 40) Stainless Steel
- Elastomers: EPDM, Silicone, Buna 'N'
- Tri-Link Checks: Noryl®, Stainless Steel
- Check Discs: Reversible Silicone or EPDM
- Test Cocks: Lead Free* Bronze Body
- Pins & Fasteners: 300 Series Stainless Steel
- Springs: Stainless Steel
Certificates & Approvals
- Approved by Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research (FCCCHR-USC)
- AWWA C510-97
- ASSE 1048
- CSA B64.5
- UL Classified (OS&Y Only)
- FM Approved (OS&Y Only)
Dimensions (Approximate)
- Length (A): 33 3/4 in (857 mm)
- Height (C): 22 3/4 in (578 mm)
- Depth (D): 4 in (102 mm)
- Width (G): 33 in (838 mm)
- Inlet to Meter Center (H): 23 1/2 in (597 mm)
- Meter Center to Outlet (J): 18 1/2 in (470 mm)
- Valve Stem Height (P): 9 15/16 in (252 mm)
Weight
- Weight: 180 lbs (81 kg)