ES-LF289

For Health Hazard Applications

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LEAD FREE* Series LF289

Spill Resistant Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers
Sizes: 38" 1"(10 25mm)
Series LF289 is designed for indoor point of use applications with continuous supply pressure to prevent backsiphonage of contaminated water back into the potable water supply. Separation of the water supply from the air inlet is accomplished by means of a diaphragm seal. This feature protects against any spillage during start-up operation. The LF289 features Lead Free* construction to comply with Lead Free* installation requirements. Series LF289 Patent #5125429
38

1001 " and 12" sizes only

Hood Bonnet Vent Spring O-ring Vent O-ring

Hood Screws (2 Req'd)

Features
Spring loaded vent for continuous pressure use Patented design Spill-resistant diaphragm design for indoor use Affordable design Modular cartridge for ease of service Vent uses an O-ring for reliable operation Lead Free* Bronze body for durability Compact space saving design Meets ASSE 1001 (38" and 12" only) Optional satin chrome finish

Retainer Check Assembly

Body

Installation
The LF289 is designed to be installed at the point of use. When factory installed deck/machine mounted on machines or equipment, the critical level of the LF289 shall be 1" (25mm) above the flood rim. If field applied for general plumbing applications, the critical level of the LF289 shall be 6" (152mm) above the flood rim.

Typical Installation
Watts LF289

Specifications
A spill-resistant atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be installed, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, as noted on the plans. The valve shall consist of a one piece modular check and float assembly made of engineered thermoplastic and housed in a Lead Free* bronze body. Springs shall be stainless steel. The Spill Resistant Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers shall be constructed using Lead Free* materials. Lead Free* Spill Resistant Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers shall comply with state codes and standards, where applicable, requiring reduced lead content. The valve shall be constructed with a molded diaphragm separating the air inlet from the potable water supply to prevent spillage. The valve shall be a Watts Series LF289.
*The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of lead by weight.
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.

Flood Rim Level

Supply Line

LF289 to be installed 6"above the ood rim if eld applied for general plumbing applications.

Materials
Springs: Stainless Steel Bonnet: PPO Vent Disc: EPDM Disc Holder: PPO Check Disc: Silicone Rubber Body: Lead Free* Bronze Diaphragm: EPDM

Dimensions - Weight
A

Pressure - Temperature
Temperature Range: 33F - 180F (0.5C - 82C) Maximum Pressure: 150psi (10.3 bar)

Standards
1001 (38" and 12" only).
SIZE (DN)

E
DIMENSIONS WEIGHT

Important: Inquire with governing authorities for local installation requirements.

End Connections
Standard male NPT Optional hose and custom connections available

A B C in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm 3 8 10 2 50 334 95 138 35 1 2 15 2 50 334 95 138 35 3 4 20 334 95 5 127 212 64 3 1 25 3 4 95 5 127 212 64

D in. 238 238 212 212 mm 60 60 64 64

E in. 112 112 238 238 mm lbs. kg. 38 .9 .4 38 1 .4 60 3 1.4 60 4 1.8

Capacity
kPa psi 124 18 110 16 96 14 83 12 69 10 55 8 41 6 28 4 14 2 0 0
38

" (10mm)
kPa psi 69 10 62 9 55 8 48 7 41 6 35 5 28 4 21 3 14 2 7 1 0 0

34

" (20mm)

0 0 5 1.5

2 7.6 7.5 2.3

4 15.2 10 3.0

6 22.8

8 30.4

10 gpm 38 lpm fps mps

P 0

2 4 6 8 10 7.6 15.2 22.8 30.4 38 5 1.5

12 46 7.5 2.3

14 53

16 61

18 68

20 76

22 84

24 91

26 28 30 32 gpm 99 104 114 122 lpm fps mps

10 3.0

Flow 12" (15mm)

kPa psi 96 14 83 69 55 41 28 14 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 kPa psi 69 10 62 9 55 8 48 7 41 6 35 5 28 4 21 3 14 2 7 1 0 0
0 0 2 7.6 4 15.2 5 1.5 6 22.8 7.5 2.3 8 30.4 10 38 10 3.0 12 46 14 gpm 53 lpm fps mps

Flow 1" (25mm)

P 0

2 4 6 8 10 7.6 15.2 22.8 30.4 38

12 46

14 16 53 61 5 1.5

18 20 68 76 7.5 2.3

22 24 84 91

26 28 30 32 34 gpm 99 104 114 122 129 lpm 10 3.0 fps mps

Flow

Flow

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ES-LF289 0940

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