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Hydronic Heating Specialties

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive details on Watts Hydronic Heating Specialties, focusing on products designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of hydronic systems. These include feed water pressure regulators, backflow preventers, safety relief valves, air vent valves, and more.
Specifications: Detailed specifications for each product are provided, including dimensions, weight, pressure, and temperature limits. For example, the Series 1156F feed water pressure regulators have a maximum working pressure of 100 psi and a maximum temperature of 212°F.
Procedures: Installation and operational procedures are described for various products. Feed water pressure regulators, for instance, come with a purge lever for efficient system purging and offer different inlet connections for ease of installation.
Standards and Compliance: The document emphasizes the transition to lead-free products in compliance with U.S. regulations effective January 4, 2014. Products are tested to ensure they meet these standards.
Recommendations: It is advised to consult local water authorities and building codes before installing standard material products, as they may contain more than 0.25% lead.
Key Features: High capacity feed water regulators with fast fill purge feature, combination units like the Series 911, and various models with different body materials and connection types to suit specific installation needs.
Critical Information: The importance of using lead-free products in plumbing systems for human consumption is highlighted. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Water Pressure Reducing Valves: Series LFU5B and LF25AUB-Z3 are designed to reduce incoming water pressure, featuring lead-free construction and suitable for pressures up to 300psi.
Backflow Preventers: Series 9D and LF909 are designed to prevent backflow in boiler feed lines and potable water systems, featuring stainless steel internal parts and lead-free construction.
Standards and Approvals: Products meet standards such as ASSE Standard 1003, ANSI A112.26.2, CSA Standard B356, and are listed by IAPMO.
Applications: Valves and preventers are used in plumbing systems to manage water pressure, prevent backflow, and ensure safe water supply management.
Hydronic Components: Specifications and features of air vents, air separators, expansion tanks, service check valves, and flow checks are detailed, including their construction, dimensions, and pressure-temperature ratings.
Combination Packages: Series ETX-ASF includes an expansion tank, AS air separator, and FV4 float vent valve, offering cost-effective solutions.
Pressure - Temperature Ratings: Maximum working temperature is 220˚F, with pressure varying by model.
Hot Water Temperature Control Valves: Series LF1170 and LFL1170 are designed for mixing hot and cold water, featuring a "double throttling" design for sensitive temperature control.
Flow Control Valves: LFP3 model allows flow adjustments for tankless heater installations.
Low Water Cut-Offs: Series N50 and SAN89/SAN50 provide protection against low water conditions in boilers.
Hydronic Specialties: Includes hot water angle valves and union elbows, with specifications for pressure and connection types.
Check Valves: Series LF600 features bronze silent check valves designed to prevent water hammer.
Tank Valves: Features include a 1/4-Turn ball valve design, heavy-duty brass, and adjustable packing nut.
Hydronic Specialties - Model RBFF: Provides solutions for boiler piping requirements and ease of service for expansion tanks and water pressure regulator valves.
Lead-Free Valves: Models LFFBVS-4 and LFFBV-4 are suitable for consumable water with lead content less than 0.25% by weight.
Electric Motor Valves: Series LFEMVII-6400SS features positive shutoff and zone control for heating and air conditioning.
Temperature or Pressure Test Plugs: Series LFTP allows quick pressure or temperature readings.
Pressure Gauges: Series LFDPG1, LFDPG3, LFDPG5 feature dual scale with PSI and kPa measurements.
Bimetal Thermometers: Series LFTB, LFTBR offer efficient temperature management in HVAC systems.
Conclusion: The document serves as a guide for selecting and installing hydronic components to ensure efficient system operation, emphasizing lead-free compliance and efficient temperature and pressure management.
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Footnotes: Teflon® is a registered trademark of the E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Incorporated. Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers. Watts product specifications in U. S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. 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 previ ously or subsequently sold.

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Watts Quality Sets the Standard in Hydronics With Watts hydronic products, you get longer valve life, economical control of heating and cooling zones, energy savings for your customers and fewer callbacks. Watts products control and protect hydronic systems and your reputation. No one else offers Watts quality and design. Table of Contents Hydronic Product Diagram - - - - - - - 2 Feed Water Pressure Regulators and Dual Controls 911, 911S - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1156F - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1450F - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N256, T156B - - - - - - -...

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Watts Hydronic Heating Specialties 11 374A, LF174A/174A, 740 Hot Water Boiler Safety Relief Valve - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14 12 LFTP Test Plug - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47 - 13 LF6000 Ball Valve, LFFBV-3C Series Ball Valve- - 42, 44 14 DuoVent Automatic Float Vent Valve or HAV- - - - - 17 15 FV-4M1 Float Vent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 5 ETX, ETSX Expansion Tank - - - - - - - - - - - 24-25 - - 16 LFU5B-Z3, LF25AUB-Z3 Water Pressure Reducing - Valve- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-9 17 SCV 1⁄8" Service...

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Feed Water Regulators & Dual Controls Used to fill the boiler and system piping with water and to maintain water pressure in the system at all times. Feed water pressure regulators are also used to provide make up water to the system in the event of system leaks. The fast fill feature is used for speed filling and purging of air from the piping on the initial fill. Dual control units combine the fill valve with a safety pressure relief valve. High Capacity Feed Water Regulators and Dual Control Units Speed filling, flushes sys­ em and t accelerates air purging System Purging Ability with Various...

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Series 1156F Feed Water Pressure Regulators Iron or Bronze Body Size: V2" (15mm) Model S1156F features highest purging capacity furnished with union solder inlet connection performance as well as simplified servicing. Pressure - Temperature Maximum working pressure: 100psi (6.9 bar) Maximum temperature: 212°F (100°C) Adjustment range: 10 - 25psi (68.7 - 172.4 kPa) Set at 15psi (103.4 kPa) Models 1156F - Identical to the above except it is furnished with threaded inlet connection. SB1156F - Identical to S1156F except it has a bronze body. T1156F, TB1156F - Identical to the above except it is furnished...

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Series 1450F Iron Body Dual Control Size: Vi" (15 mm) Combines construction features of Model 1156F and rugged iron body diaphragm relief valve, set at 30psi (206.9 kPa). Pressure - Temperature Maximum Working Pressure: 100psi (6.9 bar) Maximum Temperature: 212°F (100°C) Models T1450F - Identical to above except furnished with union threaded inlet connection. S1450F - Identical to above except furnished with union solder inlet connection. For additional information, reference literature ES-1450F. Model T145B Bronze Body Dual Control Size: Vi" (15 mm) All bronze dual control consisting of feed...

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Water Pressure Reducing Valves Series LFU5B Water Pressure Reducing Valves** Sizes: 1⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm) LEAD FREE* Series LFU5B Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce incoming water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumb ing system components and reduce water consumption. The LFU5B features Lead Free* construction to comply with Lead Free* installation requirements. This series is suitable for water supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar) and may be adjusted from 25 – 75psi (172 – 517 kPa). The standard setting is 50psi (345 kPa). All parts are quickly and easily serviceable...

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Meets requirements of ASSE Standard 1003; (ANSI A112.26.2); CSA Standard B356; Southern Standard Plumbing Code and listed by IAPMO. Pressure - Temperature Temperature Range: 33°F - 160°F (0.5°C - 71°C) Maximum Working Pressure: 300psi (20.7 bar) Adjustable Reduced Pressure Range: 25 - 75psi (172 - 517 kPa) Standard Reduced Pressure Setting: 50psi (345 kPa) For additional information, reference literature ES-LFU5B. Dimensions — Weights A - LFU5B-Z3 Ai - LFU5B-S-Z3 Et - NPT Engagement for tight joint Es - Female sweat socket depth Eqc - Quick-Connect MODEL SIzE (DN) DIMENSIONS WEIGHT t...

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Water Pressure Reducing Valves Series LF25AUB-Z3 Water Pressure Reducing Valves** Sizes: 1⁄2"– 2" (15 – 50mm) LEAD FREE* Series LF25AUB-Z3 Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce incoming water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumb ing system components and reduce water consumption. This series is suitable for water supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar) and may be adjusted from 25 – 75psi (172 – 517 kPa). The LF25AUB-Z3 features Lead Free* construction to comply with Lead Free* installation require ments. The standard setting is 50psi (345 kPa). All parts are quickly...

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Dimensions — Weights A - LF25AUB-z3 A1 - LF25AUB-S-z3 A2 - LF25AUB-DU-LF-z3 B -LF25AUB-DU-z3 B1 - LF25AUB-S-DU-z3 B2 -LF25AUB-DU-THDxPEX-z3 ET - NPT Engagement for tight joint ES - Female sweat socket depth EP - PEX end connection FQC - Quick-Connect union * Dimension includes optional gauge For additional information, reference literature ES-LF25AUB.

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Used on boiler feed lines to prevent boiler water from returning to the potable water system. Boiler water may contain chemicals and bacteria that could contaminate the potable water system. Series 9D Dual Check Valve with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent Sizes: V2" M3 (15mm), 3/4" M2 (20mm) Series 9D is designed to protect drinking water supplies from dangerous cross -connections in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements for non - potable service applications for smaller supply lines such as laboratory equipment, processing tanks, sterilizers, and dairy equipment....

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