6" Double Check Detector Valve by Ames Backflows Grooved Butterfly

The 6" Double Check Detector Valve by Ames Backflows features an integrated grooved butterfly design engineered for reliable flow control and backflow prevention in fire protection assemblies. This unit installs directly into commercial and residential fire safety layouts to maintain directional water flow, safeguard water quality, and protect municipal supplies from contamination.

To satisfy baseline life safety requirements under applicable NFPA standards for water-based fire protection systems, this backflow prevention assembly must be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with local code requirements and the governing authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Key Features & Construction

• Double-Check Mechanism: Efficiently prevents backflow to ensure water moves strictly in the correct direction through the piping network.
• Grooved Butterfly Design: Provides streamlined flow control and integration within commercial or residential fire safety layouts.
• Robust Build: Manufactured from sturdy materials designed to withstand extreme operating conditions and heavy-duty field use.
• Direct Installation: Engineered for straightforward setup by trade contractors into existing or new 6-inch fire protection piping networks.

Technical Specifications & Compliance Table

Submittal & Installation Note: Contractors must verify all local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) mandates and cross-reference site engineering plans prior to assembly installation. Note that this specific item is non-refundable and non-cancellable.

Documentation: Download Manufacturer Technical Data & Cut Sheet (PDF)