C500
Discontinued - Replaced By: C500-FS
Stainless Steel Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly Backflow Preventers
Series C500, C500N, C500Z Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly Backflow Preventers are designed to prevent the reverse flow of fire protection system substances from being pumped or siphoned into the potable water supply. The C500 incorporates a meter to detect ground leaks and unauthorized illegal taps, greatly reducing annual water expenses. It consists of a compact, stainless steel body with stainless steel internal parts, two check valves, a pressure-differential relief valve, shutoff valves, torsion spring checks and relief valve, and bronze, nickel-plated test cocks. Series C500, C500N, C500Z is 70% lighter than traditional designs and is ideal for health hazard cross-connections, such as on fire sprinkler systems. Check with local water authorities for installation requirements. Maximum Working Pressure: 175psi (12.06 bar).
Flood alert feature available with add-on retrofit connection kit, compatible with BMS and cellular communication.
Features
- Protects drinking water supplies against dangerous cross-connections, plus detects loss due to underground water leaks or unauthorized water usage
- Extremely compact design is significantly lighter than traditional designs
- Patented link check provides low pressure loss
- Entire valve body and closure sleeve manufactured from 304 stainless steel
Literature
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- Brochure - Ames Flow Control For Fire Protection
- Flyer - Ames Colt and Maxim Series
- Installation Instructions - C400, C500, LFC500
- Sell Sheet - Retrofit-Spool Simple Order Form - C200,C300,C400,C500,LFC300,M200,M400,LFM300,LFM500
- Specification Sheet - C500
- Specification Sheet - Relief Valve Discharge Rates
- Specification Sheet - Shutoff Valve Options
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Approval/Certification Information
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