Watts GBV-1 - Manual

For Residential Applications
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Series GBV-1
1-Piece, Brass Gas Ball Valves
Sizes: 1 /
2
" and 3 /
4
" (15 and 20mm)
Series GBV-1 1-Piece, Brass Gas Ball Valves are used in resi-
dential applications for manufactured natural gas and LP gas
on in-house and indoor piping systems. They feature a blowout
proof stem design, brass ball and stem, PTFE seats, brass
retainer and cap, rubber O-ring, and aluminum handle. Series
GBV-1 complies with ANSI standards for gas piping and is UL
and CSA approved.
Features
• Patented blowout proof stem design
• 1-piece body
Specifications
A 1-piece, brass gas ball valve to be installed as indicated on
the plans. The valve must have a blowout proof stem, PTFE
seats, chrome plated brass stem and ball. Pressure rating no
less than 5psi (34 kPa) WOG non-shock. Valve shall have
female NPT end connections. Valve shall be a Watts Regulator
Company Series GBV-1.
Pressure – Temperature
Temperature Range: -20 ° F – 125 ° F (-29 ° C – 52 ° C)
Maximum Working Pressure: 5psi (34 kPa) WOG non-shock
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials with-
out prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.
GBV-1
E F
H
B
C
A
I
D
G
Materials
A Cap Brass ASTM B124, C37700
B Retainer Brass ASTM B124, C37700
C Seat PTFE
D O-ring Rubber (NBR)
E Screw Steel
F Tee Lever Handle Aluminum
G Stem Chrome Plated Brass
ASTM B124, C37700
H Ball Chrome Plated Brass
ASTM B124, C37700
I Body Brass ASTM B124, C37700
Approvals
CSA and ANSI Z21.15 approved @ 1 /
2
and 5psi (3 and 34 kPa)
UL approved @ 5psi (34 kPa)