Ames Maxim M-300 Fire Protection Valve | Reliable

The Ames Maxim M-300 Fire Protection Valve provides precision flow control, isolation, and continuous system supervision for commercial, industrial, and residential fire sprinkler and standpipe infrastructure. Installed directly into fire suppression and backflow prevention assemblies, this valve regulates water distribution while maintaining strict operational integrity during emergency events.

Engineered to satisfy critical fire protection requirements, this component is fully compliant with NFPA standards governing flow control and supervisory alarm attachments. It fulfills essential code mandates for system monitoring by utilizing factory-installed or field-mountable tamper switches that signal alarm panels if unauthorized valve repositioning occurs, mitigating human error and guaranteeing immediate oversight during routine inspections.

• Ductile Iron Body Construction: Built with high-strength ductile iron featuring fusion-bonded epoxy coatings and EPDM-encapsulated discs for superior corrosion resistance and long service life.
• High-Pressure Ratings: Engineered to operate reliably under extreme system demands with working pressure capabilities rated up to 175 PSI or 300 PSI.
• Flexible Valve Configurations: Available in high-performance butterfly models with manual gear operators and clear position indicators, as well as OS&Y gate models featuring a rising stem for instant visual status verification.
• Efficient Piping Integration: Incorporates AWWA C606 compliant grooved (GxG) end connections on select models for rapid, leak-tight installation that cuts labor time.
• Rigorous Agency Compliance: Fully UL Listed and FM Approved to meet strict life safety and property protection standards.

Contractors and facility managers must verify local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) mandates and cross-reference site-specific engineering drawings prior to assembly. Documentation: Download Manufacturer Technical Data & Cut Sheet (PDF)