Watts LFFBVS-3C - Manual

2-Piece, Full Port, Lead Free* Brass
Ball Valves
Sizes: 1 ⁄
4
" – 4" (8 – 100mm)
Series LFFBV-3C 2-piece, full port, Lead Free* ball valves are used in
commercial and industrial applications for a full range of liquids and gases.
They feature a bottom-loaded blowout proof stem, virgin PTFE seats,
thrust washer, and adjustable stem packing gland, stem packing nut,
chrome plated Lead Free* brass ball, copper silicon alloy brass adapter,
and steel handle. The Series LFFBV-3C, LFFBVS-3C features Lead Free*
construction to comply with Lead Free* installation requirements.
Features
• Lead Free* forged copper silicon alloy body and adapter
• Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8
• CSA approved threaded valves only
1 ⁄
4
" – 3" (15 – 80mm)
• UL/FM approved threaded valves 1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
• UL Listed solder valves 1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
• Fluorocarbon elastomer stem O-ring prevents stem leaks
• Adjustable stem packing gland
• PTFE stem packing seal, thrust washer, and seats
• Bottom loaded blowout proof stem
• Machined chrome plated Lead Free* brass ball
• Valves comply to MSS-SP-110 standard
Models
LFFBV-3C: 1 ⁄
4
" – 4" (8 – 100mm) with threaded connections
LFFBVS-3C: 1 ⁄
2
" – 3" (15 – 80mm) with solder connections
Pressure – Temperature
Temperature Range: -40ºF to 400ºF (-40ºC to 204ºC)
Pressure Ratings
LFFBV-3C : 1 ⁄
4
" – 2" (8 – 50mm)
600psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock
150psi (10.3 bar) WSP
2 1 ⁄
2
" – 4" (65 – 100mm)
400psi (27.5 bar) WOG, non-shock
125psi (8.6 bar) WSP
LFFBVS-3C : 1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
600psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock
150psi (10.3 bar) WSP
2 1 ⁄
2
" – 3" (65 – 80mm)
400psi (27.5 bar) WOG, non-shock
125psi (8.6 bar) WSP
NOTICE
Apply heat with the flame directed AWAY from the center of the valve body.
Excessive heat can harm the seats. After soldering, the packing nut may have
to be tightened.
Approvals
1 ⁄
4
" – 4" (8 - 100mm) LFFBV-3C
Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8
1 ⁄
2
" – 3" (15 – 80mm) LFFBVS-3C
Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8
*Domestic cold water at 73ºF (23ºC)
1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm) LFFBV-3C UL/FM approved
1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm) LFFBVS-3C UL Listed
Gas Approvals (Threaded Valves Only)
1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm) ASME B16.33, CSA
ASME B16.44
1 ⁄
2
psig, 5psig, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa)
@ -40ºF to 125ºF (-40ºC to 52ºC)
2 1 ⁄
2
" – 3" (65 – 80mm)
ASME B16.38, CSA,
ASME B16.44
1 ⁄
2
psig, 5psig, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa)
@ -40ºF to 125ºF (-40ºC to 52ºC)
Specifications
Approved valves shall be 2-piece full port design constructed using
Lead Free* forged copper silicon alloy brass body and end adapter. Lead
Free* 2-Piece, Full Port, Ball Valves shall be constructed using Lead Free*
materials. Lead Free* valves shall comply with state codes and standards,
where applicable, requiring reduced lead content. Seats and stem pack-
ing shall be virgin PTFE. Stem shall be bottom loaded, blowout proof
design with fluorocarbon elastomer O-ring to prevent stem leaks. Valve
shall have chrome plated Lead Free* brass ball and adjustable packing
gland. Threaded valves 1 ⁄
2
" – 3" shall be CSA approved to 1 ⁄
2
, 5, and
125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa), UL/FM approved and certified to NSF/
ANSI standard 61/8. Solder valves to be UL listed and certified to NSF/
ANSI standard 61/8. Valve sizes 1 ⁄
4
" – 2" shall be rated to 600psi (41
bar) WOG non-shock and 150psi (10.3 bar) WSP. Valve sizes 2 1 ⁄
2
" – 4"
threaded, shall be rated to 400psi (27.5 bar) WOG non-shock and 125psi
(8.6 bar) WSP. Valve sizes 2 1 ⁄
2
" – 3" solder shall be rated to 400psi (27.5
bar) WOG non-shock and 125psi (8.6 bar) WSP. Valve shall be a Watts
Series LFFBV-3C (threaded) or LFFBVS-3C (solder).
For Commercial and Industrial Applications
ES-LFFBV-3C
Job Name ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Contractor ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Job Location ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Approval –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Engineer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Contractor’s P.O. No. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Approval ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Representative ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
LFFBV-3C LFFBVS-3C**
approved
LEAD FREE
*
Series LFFBV-3C,
LFFBVS-3C
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.
*The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable
water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.
**This valve is designed to be soft soldered into lines without
disassembly, using a low temperature solder to 420°F (216°C).
Higher temperature solders may damage the seat material.