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Model 975
3"
4"
6"
8"
10"
Maximum working water pressure Maximum working water temperature End connections flanged OPTIONS (Suffixes can be combined)
with NRS gate valves (standard) with grooved by flanged NRS gate valves less shut-off valves with OS & Y gate valves with grooved by flanged OS & Y gate valves with cast iron "Y" type flanged strainer with cast iron "Y" type flanged strainer, fusion epoxy coated, inside and out BMS - with integral battery-operated relief valve monitor switch MS - with integral relief valve monitor switch
ACCESSORIES Repair kit (rubber only) Air gap (Model AG) Water thermal expansion tank (Model WXTP)
G B A
D C
H
WEIGHT F in. 16 16 22 30 31 41 G mm 406 406 559 762 787 104 WITHOUT GATE VALVES lbs. 91 91 232 526 837 1400 kg 41.3 41.3 105.3 238.8 380 635.6 WITH NRS WITH OS&Y GATE GATE VALVES VALVES lbs. 193 215 412 810 1289 2160 kg 87.6 97.6 187 367.7 585.2 980.6 lbs. 201 221 422 826 1313 2218 kg 91.3 100.3 191.6 375 596 1007
mm in. mm 289 8 3/8 213 314 9 1/4 235 375 12 1/2 318 483 14 356 572 17 3/4 451 673 21 1/4 540
DOCUMENT #: BF-975
REVISION: 5/07
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FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
MODEL 975 2 1/2", 3" & 4" (STANDARD & METRIC)
FLOW RATES (l/s)
12.6 20 15 10 5 0 200
2 1/2" (65mm) 3" (80mm)
25.2
37.9
4" (100mm)
104 69
400
FLOW RATES (GPM)
600
35 800
63.1 20 15 10 5 0 1000
6" (150mm)
126.2
8" (200mm) 10" (250mm)
189.3
2000
FLOW RATES (GPM) Rated Flow (Established by approval agencies)
TYPICAL INSTALLATION Local codes shall govern installation requirements. Unless otherwise specified, the assembly shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Assembly shall be installed with adequate drain and sufficient side clearance for testing and maintenance. The installation shall be made so that no part of the unit can be submerged or where relief valve discharge could cause damage.
Capacity thru Schedule 40 Pipe (GPM) Pipe size 5 ft/sec 7.5 ft/sec 10 ft/sec 15 ft/sec 2 1/2" 75 112 149 224 3" 115 173 230 346 4" 198 298 397 595 6" 450 675 900 1351 8" 780 1169 1559 2339 10" 1229 1843 2458 3687
PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE
AIR GAP
DIRECTION OF FLOW
DIRECTION OF FLOW
DRAIN
SPECIFICATIONS The Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly shall be ASSE 1013 Listed and supplied with full port gate valves. The main body and access covers shall be epoxy coated cast iron (ASTM A 126 Class B), the seat and check valve shall be cast bronze (ASTM B 584), the stem shall be stainless steel (ASTM A 276) and the seat disc elastomers shall be EPDM (FDA approved). The first and second checks shall be accessible for maintenance without removing the relief valve or the entire device from the line. If installed indoors, the installation shall be supplied with an air gap adapter and integral relief valve monitor switch. The Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly shall be a WILKINS Model 975.
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WILKINS OPERATION OF ZURN INDUSTRIES, 1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Phone:805/238-7100 Fax:805/238-5766 IN CANADA: ZURN INDUSTRIES LIMITED, 3544 Nashua Dr., Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1L2 Phone:905/405-8272 Fax:905/405-1292 Product Support Help Line: 1-877-BACKFLOW (1-877-222-5356) Website: http://www.zurn.com
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