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Press System — Sample Specification
VALVES
2" and Smaller Ball Valves: (on/off, isolation or throttling)
Ball valves with male or female press-to-connect ends shall be rated
at 200 psi CWP to +250°F maximum. Valves shall be manufactured
in accordance with MSS SP-110 and constructed of dezincication
resistant cast bronze bodies. No brass containing more than 15% zinc
shall be approved. Valve shall have reinforced PTFE seats, blow-out
proof stem, full-port ball, chrome/nickel plated ball or 316 SS ball for
aggressive water conditions. Where piping is to be insulated, ball valves
shall be equipped with 2” extended handles of non-thermal conductive
material. Handle to have extended sleeve incorporating an insulation plug to
provide a vapor barrier and allow valve operation without disturbing the
insulation, and a memory stop, which can be set after installation.
Acceptable Valves: (non-insulated lines):
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PC585-70, PF585-70 or PS585-70
(chrome/nickel plated ball)
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PC585-70-66, PF585-70-66, PS585-70-66 or PCM585-60
(316 SS ball)
Acceptable Valves: (insulated lines):
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PC585-70-NS, PF585-70-NS or PS585-70-NS
(chrome/nickel plated ball)
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PC585-70-66-NS, PF585-70-66-NS or PCM585-60-NS
(316 SS ball)
(Note to Specifier: Include press gate valves in addition/in lieu of press ball valves
for ON/OFF and isolation services if requested or required.)
2" and Smaller Gate Valves: (On/Off and Isolation)
Gate valves with male or female press-to-connect ends shall be rated to 200
psi CWP at +250°F maximum. Valves shall be manufactured in accordance
with MSS SP-80. Valve body, bonnet and wedge to be manufactured of
dezincication resistant cast bronze (ASTM B 62). Stems shall be of silicon
bronze (ASTM B 371) or low zinc alloy (ASTM B 99). Non-asbestos packing
and malleable or ductile iron hand-wheel shall be standard.
Acceptable Valves:
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PF111 or PS111 - rising stem gate valve
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PF113 or PS113 - non-rising stem gate valve
2" and Smaller Globe and Angle Valves: (Throttling Service)
Globe and angle valves with male or female press-to-connect ends shall be
rated to 200 psi CWP at +250°F maximum. Valves shall be manufactured
in accordance with MSS SP-80. Valve body, bonnet and wedge to be
manufactured of dezincication resistant cast bronze (ASTM B 62). Stems
shall be of silicon bronze (ASTM B 371) or low zinc alloy (ASTM B 99). Non-
asbestos packing and malleable or ductile iron hand-wheel shall be standard.
Acceptable Valves:
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PF211-Y or PS211-Y - globe valve
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PF311-Y or PS311-Y - angle valve
2" and Smaller Check Valves: (Back Flow Prevention)
Check valves (Y pattern, swing type or in-line) with male or female press-
to-connect ends shall be rated at 200 psi CWP to +250°F maximum. Valves
shall be manufactured in accordance with MSS SP-80. Body and cap to be
manufactured of dezincication resistant cast bronze (ASTM B 62 or ASTM
B 584 Alloy C84400). Valves to have PTFE seat disc.
Acceptable Valves:
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PF413-Y or PS413-Y - Y pattern, swing type check valve
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PF480-Y or PS480-Y - in-line spring loaded silent check valve
Drain Valves
At all low points in water piping to be drained or vented, provide 1/2” or 3/4"
ball valves with male or female press-to-connect ends by hose-end drain
valves. Valves shall be rated by 200 psi CWP to +250°F maximum. Valves shall
be manufactured in accordance with MSS SP-110. Valves to be constructed
of dezincication resistant cast bronze bodies. Valve shall have reinforced
PTFE seats, blow-out proof stem, and be full port. All valves shall be
provided with 3/4” hose connection with cap and chain.
Acceptable Valves:
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PS585-70-HC or PF585-70-HC
2 1/2" thru 4" Butterfly Valves: (On/Off, Isolation or Throttling)
Buttery valves with female press-to-connect ends shall be rated at 200 psi
CWP to +250°F maximum. Valves shall be manufactured in accordance with
MSS SP-67 and constructed of a ductile-iron body, for bubble-tight shutoff,
extended-neck for insulation, disc and lining suitable for potable water, valves
shall be suitable for bi-directional dead end service at full rated pressure,
one-piece Type 416 stainless-steel stem, copper bushing, fasteners and pins
shall not be used to attach stem to disc, no pins or fasteners in waterway,
aluminum-bronze disc, and molded-in EPDM seat (liner).
Acceptable Valves:
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PFD2000 series
Revised 11/9/2017