Ideal Protection for Continuous Pressure Piping Applications
With its exclusive design incorporating the patented air-in and water-out principle for protection during emergency conditions, this Watts 3/4" lead-free reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly keeps the flow of polluted water from entering into the potable water supply due to back siphonage and or backpressure in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements. Its compact modular design facilitates easy maintenance for inline repairs.
It can be installed horizontal lor vertically without the need of any special tools. It is ideal for protection in continuous pressure piping applications and at cross-connections identified as health hazards and from other contaminants found at the service line entrance. This assembly consists of a lead-free bronze body, quarter-turn ball valve shutoffs with tee handles, stainless steel check modules for hot and harsh water conditions, replaceable seats, top-mounted test cocks, and a pressure differential relief valve.
- Unique patented air-in and water-out design provides high capacity relief valve discharge performance during emergency conditions
- Lead-free bronze body
- Compact for easy installation
- Quarter-turn ball valves with tee handles
- Single access cover
- Horizontal or vertical installation
- Top-mounted test cocks
- No special tools are required for servicing
- Replaceable seats
- Maximum temperature: 210 degrees F
- Maximum working pressure: 175 psi