6" Double Check Assembly Backflow Preventer Valve with Grooved Butterfly Valve

The 6" Double Check Assembly Backflow Preventer Valve with Grooved Butterfly Valve is a crucial component for safeguarding potable water supplies in both fire protection and general plumbing systems. Designed for fire system designers, engineers, and facility managers, this assembly ensures reliable prevention against backflow contamination, combining robust construction with precise flow control to meet stringent industry standards.

• Durable Construction: Crafted from fusion-bonded epoxy-coated ductile iron (ASTM A536), this assembly offers exceptional corrosion resistance for long-term performance in demanding underground and mechanical room installations.
• Advanced Internal Components: Featuring 300-series stainless steel springs and fasteners, it is built to resist corrosion and maintain structural integrity, ensuring reliable operation under various stresses.
• High-Strength Check Modules: Utilizes glass-filled Noryl™ thermoplastic, known for its dimensional stability and chemical resistance, which minimizes wear and performance degradation over time.
• Reliable Sealing System: Equipped with reversible and replaceable EPDM elastomer seats, engineered to retain sealing efficiency across a broad operational temperature range from 33°F to 140°F (0.5°C to 60°C).
• Industry Compliance: This valve is UL Listed (UL 1469), FM Approved, ASSE 1015 certified, compliant with AWWA C510 standards, and aligns with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 for critical fire protection system requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates.
• Grooved Butterfly Valve Design: Features integral grooved butterfly valves, providing excellent shut-off capabilities, quick installation, and easier maintenance compared to traditional flanged gate valves.
• Flexible Orientation: Approved for both horizontal and vertical (upward flow) installations, offering versatility to integrate seamlessly into diverse piping layouts within commercial and industrial settings.
• Grooved End Connections: Conforms to AWWA C606, simplifying system integration and servicing by ensuring compatibility with standard grooved pipe couplings for a leak-tight seal.

This 6 inch double check assembly is essential for protecting public drinking water from non-health hazard pollutants, particularly within commercial and industrial fire protection systems. Its robust materials and specialized internal components effectively combat common issues like corrosion, mechanical wear, and sealing failures, which helps reduce system downtime and extensive maintenance efforts. For engineers and contractors, the integrated grooved butterfly valve simplifies installation and offers reliable water flow control and isolation for testing, while ensuring the assembly meets strict regulatory requirements. Investing in this backflow preventer ensures long-term system integrity and compliance with fire safety protocols, making it a dependable solution for safeguarding water quality and meeting the demands of modern fire protection infrastructure.