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NIBCO
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Press System Lead-Free Brass Ball Valves
Features: Press End Leak Detection • Two-Piece Body • PTFE Seats • Full Port • Blowout-Proof Stem
Approvals: IAPMO/ANSI Z1157 (IGC-157) • NSF/ANSI-61 & 372 • MSS SP-145 • Conforms to ASME B16.51†
PCT-FP-600A-LF
Press x FIP
1/2" - 1"
Handle Markings
PCT-FP-600A-LF
Press x FIP
1/2" - 1"
Size range: 1/2” - 1”
Pressure rating: 250 psi non-shock cold working pressure
Maximum pressure / temperature: 225 psi at 250° F
Lead-Free markings: White handle and blue hang tag
MATERIAL LIST
PART SPECIFICATION
1. Body Forged DZR Copper Alloy - C46500
2. Seat Seal PTFE
3. O-ring EPDM - ASTM D2000
4. Washer PTFE
5. Lock Nut Stainless Steel + Nylon
6. Handle Steel, Plated
7. Stem Brass
8. Ball Chrome Plated Brass - C46500
9. End Cap Forged DZR Copper Alloy - C46500
10. O-ring EPDM - ASTM D2000
limited
warranty
2
Options:
• Extended lever
• EPDM Seal for Press Ends
• Wing Handle
Applications: Drinking Water • Domestic Hot & Cold Water •
HVAC (condensors, chilled water, hot water heating) • Isolation and
Throttling (half-open to full-open only) • Connect to Rigid Copper
Tubing Manufactured per ASTM B88, Condition H (hard drawn)
Reference Press System catalog for updated Approved Tool and
Jaw Compatibility Matrix list.
Not intended for steam or gas usage.
Dezincification
Resistant
†Tested to the performance criteria of ASME B16.51
IAPMO/ANSI Z1157: in addition to meeting ICG-157 test requirements, the IAPMO/ANSI Z1157 also requires Press
ends to be fully tested to IAPMO PS-117 performance requirements which includes the following additional tests:
1. Unrestrained Hydrostatic Pressure Test at 20 ºC (68ºF)
2. Unrestrained Hydrostatic Pressure Test at 93 ºC (200ºF)
3. Static Torsion Test for Press Connections
4. Bending Test
5. Vacuum Test
6. Hydraulic Shock (Water Hammer) Test
7. Vibration Test
8. Thermal Cycling Test
9. Alternate Thermal Cycling Test
10. Dynamic Torsion Test for Press Connections
DIMENSIONS—WEIGHTS—QUANTITIES
SIZE A B C D E F Weight
In. mm. In. mm. In. mm. In. mm. In. mm. In. mm. In. mm. Lbs. Kg.
1/2 12.7 4.75 120.70 3.62 92.00 1.34 34.00 0.59 15.00 1.09 27.70 2.45 62.20 0.3950 0.1791
3/4 19.05 5.42 137.70 4.13 105.00 2.06 52.20 0.79 20.00 1.37 34.70 2.88 73.20 0.7280 0.3302
1 25.40 5.64 143.20 4.13 105.00 2.21 56.20 0.98 25.00 1.62 41.20 3.24 82.20 1.0520 0.4771
LEAD-FREE: Weighted average lead content ≤ 0.25%
Revised 7/25/2018
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.