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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016

Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016
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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016

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Company Overview: Conbraco Industries, Inc., operating under the Apollo Valves brand, is a leading manufacturer of flow control products such as backflow prevention devices and ball valves. The company is headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, with manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, and is known for its innovation and quality, with ISO 9001:2008 certified facilities.
Product Range: Apollo Valves offers a wide range of valves and flow control devices for various applications including chemical processing, plumbing, irrigation, and fire protection. Key products include ball valves, butterfly valves, and backflow prevention devices.
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance: Conbraco uses vertically integrated manufacturing processes to ensure consistent quality and reliability. Products are designed to meet stringent standards, including lead-free compliance for potable water applications.
Lead-Free Compliance: Conbraco provides lead-free products compliant with Federal Public Law 111-380, ensuring safety for potable water systems. Customers must select lead-free products where required.
Backflow Prevention Products: The catalog includes various backflow prevention devices such as Double Check Valves, Reduced Pressure Principle Assemblies, and Vacuum Breakers, designed to prevent contamination of potable water supplies.
Specifications and Features: Apollo Double Check Valve Assemblies are noted for their modular design, low pressure loss, and ease of maintenance, featuring corrosion-resistant materials and multiple standards approvals.
Ordering Information: Detailed model and factory codes are provided for ordering, including options for shutoff valves and testcock configurations.
Certifications and Approvals: Products are certified by organizations such as AWWA, UL, and ASSE, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Contact Information: Customers are directed to visit the Apollo Valves website or contact customer service for further details.
Detailed Product Specifications: The document provides specifications for Apollo® MODEL DCLF 4A and DCDALF 4A series double check valve backflow preventers, available in sizes 2-1/2” to 12”, with materials like 304 stainless steel and FDA epoxy-coated ductile iron.
Operation and Features: During normal flow, check valves remain open, closing to prevent backflow if downstream pressure approaches supply pressure. Features include easy maintenance, low pressure loss, and chloramine-resistant elastomers.
Certifications and Approvals: Valves are UL, ULC classified, FM approved, and approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California.
Technical Data: Maximum working pressure is 175 psi, with a temperature range of 33°F to 140°F, and up to 180°F intermittently. Valves come with a 5-year domestic warranty.
Additional Options: The DCDALF 4A series includes a bypass assembly for accurate water use measurement and various configurations for ease of installation.
Materials and Construction: Devices are constructed using materials such as bronze, stainless steel, glass-filled PPO, and chloramine-resistant elastomers, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance.
Installation and Maintenance: Emphasizes ease of installation and maintenance, with features like top-mounted test cocks and modular check valve cartridges.
Compliance and Approvals: Devices comply with standards such as ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4, AWWA C511, and are approved by the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.
Applications: Suitable for potable water systems to protect against backflow from hazardous substances.
Additional Products: Includes dual check valves, carbonated beverage backflow preventers, hose connection vacuum breakers, and freeze protection valves, all designed to prevent contamination of potable water systems.
Freeze Protection Valve (FPV Series): Drip-tight during above-freezing conditions, suitable for pressures 20 to 175 psig, with features like easy installation, corrosion resistance, and a lead-free option.
Y Strainers and Thermal Expansion Relief Valves: Provide maximum protection against foreign particles and relieve excessive water pressure due to thermal expansion, respectively.
Expansion Tanks and Test Kits: Protect systems from thermal expansion hazards and are used for testing backflow preventers.
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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-2

Now in its ninth decade, Conbraco Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of flow control products for U.S. and international markets. The company’s headquarters is based in Matthews, North Carolina with manufacturing plants and foundries located in Pageland and Conway, South Carolina. Conbraco has a history of new product development and innovation that dates back to the company’s inception in 1928. Today, the Conbraco line of products is marketed under the “Apollo Valves” brand and includes: ball valves, butterfly valves, backflow prevention devices, water pressure reducing valves, mixing...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-3

BACKFLOW APPLICATIONS BACKFLOW PREVENTION FIRE PROTECTION

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-4

BACKFLOW PREVENTION Double Check Valve Double Check Valve Detector Assembly Reduced Pressure Principle Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breaker Pressure Vacuum Breaker Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker Dual Check w/Atmospheric Port Dual Check Valve Carbonated Beverage Backflow Preventer Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker Anti-Freeze Hose Connection Vacuum Breaker Hose Connection Dual Check Lab Faucet Dual Check Freeze Protection Valve “Y” Strainers Thermal Expansion Valve Expansion Tanks for Potable Systems Hose Connection Pressure Gauge Test Kits Test Kit Accessories...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-5

BACKFLOW PREVENTION SELECTION GUIDE **Apollo Recommended BACK SIPHONAGE BACK PRESSURE APPLICATION CONTINUOUS PRESSURE AESTHETIC HAZARD DOUBLE CHECK VALVE DOUBLE CHECK DETECTOR ASSEMBLY DCDALF 4A DCDALF 4An DCDA 4SG REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE (n & V Flow) REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE (Stainless Steel) REDUCED PRESSURE DETECTOR ASSEMBLY ATMOSPHERIC  VACUUM BREAKER PRESSURE  VACUUM BREAKER SPILL RESISTANT PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER DUAL CHECK DUAL CHECK W/ ATMOS. PORT DCAP, DCAPLF CARBONATED BEVERAGE BACKFLOW PREVENTER HOSE CONNECTION VACUUM BREAKER ANTI FREEZE HOSE CONN. VACUUM...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-6

BACKFLOW PREVENTION Apollo Valve Backflow Preventers Model Codes Apollo Valve Backflow Preventers Factory Codes Example: DCDA2 LF 4A OFBG GPM 4 Example: 4A LF 62A E4 – or – Meter Type Backflow Lead Type Size Meter Shut-off Valve Device Free Bypass Configuration MODEL CODES Backflow Device Double Check Valve Assemblies (DC) Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA) Reduced Pressure Assemblies (RP) Reduced Pressure Detector Assemblies (RPDA) Series DC 4A (LF) DCLF 4An DC 4SG, 4SGLF DCDA LF 4A DCDA 4AnLF DCDA 4SG, 4SGLF RP 4A (LF) RP 4AnLF RPDA 4ALF RPDA 4AnLF Options Stnd. "81" metal Bronze No Code...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-7

BACKFLOW PREVENTION HOW TO ORDER MODEL CODES Assembly Shutoff Valve Options 1/2" - 2" Less Shutoffs Ball Valves FNPT Union Ball Valves Press Connection Push Connection 2 1/2" - 12" Less Shutoffs NRS FXF NRS FXG NRS GXG OSY FXF OSY FXG OSY GXG F OSY X Butterfly G F OSY X Post Indicator F F OSY X Post Indicator G G Butterfly X Butterfly G G Butterfly X Post Indicator F F BallValve X Ball Valve F F Post Indicator X Butterfly G F Post Indicator X Post Indicator F F Post Indicator X OSY G G OS&Y x Post Indicator G G Butterfly x Post Indicator G F Post Indicator x OS&Y F Testcock Options 1/8" SAE Flare...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-8

APOLLO TESTABLE BACKFLOW PREVENTORS CROSS REFERENCE BACKFLOW PREVENTION Double Check Assemblies Size Apollo Model# Double Check Detector Assemblies Size Apollo Model# Reduced Pressure Assembly Apollo Model# Apollo Model# RPDA 4ALF Pressure Vacuum Breaker Size Apollo Model# Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker Size Apollo Model# Valves www.apollovalves.com For additional information, submittal sheets and manuals, visit www.apollovalves.com

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-9

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS DC 4A SERIES BACKFLOW PREVENTION TOP ENTRY DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY The Apollo® MODEL DC 4A Double Check Valves are designed to prevent contamination of the potable water supply due to back-siphonage or backpressure from substances that are objectionable, but non-health hazards. The modular check valve captured spring cartridges have replaceable seats and reversible silicone seat discs. Ball valve shut-offs with stainless steel handles and nuts are standard. OPERATION During normal flow conditions, the two check valves are held off their seats, supplying...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-10

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DCLF 4A SERIES BACKFLOW PREVENTION DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY The Apollo® MODEL DCLF 4A Double Check Valves are designed to prevent contamination of the potable water supply due to back-siphonage or backpressure from substances that are objectionable, but non-health hazards. The TriForce™ center stem guided check valves feature replaceable and reversible silicone seat discs. The body is domestic stainless steel from 2-1/2”-8” and FDA epoxy coated ductile iron in the 10” and 12”. Available with a wide variety of shutoff valve options. OPERATION During normal...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-11

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS Nominal dimensions are shown. Allowances must be made for t See Page 56 For Flow Curves I Nominal dimensions are shown. Allowances must be made for manufacturers' 2. Internal bodyconnections are grooved on 2 'A"'- 10" sizes. 3. Internal body connections are flanged on 12" size. 4. Strainer option only available for flanged-end shut-off options. REVENTION PRODUCTS

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-12

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DCLF 4An SERIES BACKFLOW PREVENTION n STYLE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY The Apollo® MODEL DCLF 4An Double Check Valves are designed to prevent contamination of the potable water supply due to back-siphonage or backpressure from substances that are objectionable, but non-health hazards. The TriForce™ center stem guided check valves feature replaceable and reversible silicone seat discs. The normally vertical up/vertical down oriented body incorporates an internal swivel connection providing the ability to pivot the second check. The n style flow body is domestic...

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Backflow Prevention Catalog 2016-13

DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTER Nominal dimensions are shown. Allowances must be made for manufacturers7 tolerances (± 1/8" (3 mm) per joint) See Page 57 For Flow Curves NetWt. (w/ Butterfly Valves) NetWt. (w/NRS Gate Valves) NetWt. (w/OS&Y Gate Valves) 1. Internal body connections are 2. Internal body connections are PREVENTION PRODUCTS

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