919ELC

Item Number: 0881578
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Brand - Watts
  • Designed for Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
  • Weight: 16.0 lb
  • Compatible with 3/4 inch to 1 inch assembly sizes
  • Provides unobstructed physical separation
  • Helps prevent nuisance discharge and backflow
  • Constructed from durable metal with a protective coating
  • Suitable for vertical or horizontal installation

Description

The Watts 919ELC Air Gap Vent Elbow is an essential component for 3/4 inch to 1 inch Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies. This durable metal elbow ensures an unobstructed, physical separation between the potable water supply line and an open receiving vessel, effectively preventing backflow from backsiphonage or backpressure. It also helps manage nuisance discharge. Designed for versatile installation, it can be mounted vertically or horizontally, providing critical protection for water supplies in various applications. Item number 0881578.

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Compatibility and Installation

  • This air gap vent elbow is specifically designed for integration with Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies.
  • It fits assembly sizes ranging from 3/4 inch to 1 inch.
  • The air gap provides a crucial physical separation and connects to the drain line of the backflow assembly.
  • A vent elbow is required for proper vertical installations of the Series 919 assembly.
  • While essential for vertical setups, its use is generally recommended for all reduced pressure zone assemblies to ensure reliable backflow prevention and nuisance discharge management.
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Additional Details

This Air Gap Vent Elbow is designed for Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies, providing unobstructed physical separation between the potable water supply line and an open receiving vessel. It is crucial for preventing backflow due to backsiphonage or backpressure and is recommended for all reduced pressure zone assemblies.

Features

  • Designed for use on Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies.
  • Provides an unobstructed, physical separation between discharge and receiving vessel.
  • Helps manage nuisance discharge.
  • Features metal construction with a durable coating for longevity.
  • Allows for versatile installation, functioning in both vertical or horizontal orientations (a vent elbow is required for vertical installation).

Specifications

  • Product Type: Air Gap Vent Elbow
  • Compatibility: Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies
  • Assembly Size Range: 3/4 inch to 1 inch
  • Construction Material: Metal
  • Primary Function: Provides unobstructed physical separation
  • Installation Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal (vent elbow required for vertical)
  • Air Gap Model Designation: 919AGC (for 1/4"-1" series)

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the 919ELC Air Gap Vent Elbow?

The 919ELC Air Gap Vent Elbow provides an unobstructed, physical separation between the discharge end of a potable water supply line and an open receiving vessel. This is crucial for preventing backflow and managing nuisance discharge.

Which Watts Series backflow preventers is this air gap compatible with?

This air gap vent elbow is specifically designed for use with Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies.

What sizes of the 919 Series does this air gap fit?

This model is compatible with 3/4 inch to 1 inch sizes of the Watts Series 919 Reduced Pressure Zone Assemblies.

Can this air gap be installed in any orientation?

Yes, this air gap can be installed either vertically or horizontally. When installed vertically, a vent elbow like the 919ELC is required.

What material is the 919ELC Air Gap Vent Elbow made from?

The air gap vent elbow is constructed from durable metal with a protective coating, ensuring longevity and reliable performance.