The Watts LF957NRPDA-BFG-GPM 4 is a 4" lead-free reduced pressure detector assembly (RPDA) with Grooved connections, approved for high health hazard protection. It features a stainless body and a silicone seat. Rated to 175 psi and 33°F to 110°F. This model is certified lead-free for potable-water installations.
This 4 inch lead free reduced pressure detector backflow preventer assembly is designed to prevent the reverse flow of fire protection substances and water of non-potable quality from being pumped or siphoned into the potable water supply due to backsiphonage and or backpressure in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements. Extremely compact and lighter than traditional designs it is approved for horizontal N pattern installation. It is ideal for protection at cross-connections identified as health hazards such as on fire sprinkler systems and from other contaminants found at the service line entrance. This assembly consists of a stainless steel body with a quick access sleeve, torsion spring check valves, grooved gear operated butterfly valves with tamper switch, test cocks, corrosive resistant bottom mounted pressure relief valve and comes furnished with a gallon per minute meter to detect underground leaks and unauthorized water use.
Features
- 304 (Schedule 40) stainless steel housing and sleeve
- UL and FM grooved gear operated butterfly valves with tamper switch
- Approved for horizontal N pattern installation
- Furnished with a gallon per minute meter
- Includes: Test Cocks
- Includes: Gear Operator
- Includes: Tamper Switch
Common Questions
- What hazard level is this RPDA approved for?
- It is rated for high health hazard (toxic) cross-connections, so it may be used on either high or low hazard service. The assembly is listed to ASSE 1047.
- Is this model legal for potable water?
- Yes. It is certified lead-free to NSF/ANSI 372, which is what state plumbing codes require for any device in a drinking-water line.
- Does this assembly have to be tested every year?
- Yes. This is a field-testable assembly. Most water authorities require it to be tested and certified by a licensed backflow tester at installation and annually thereafter. It carries USC FCCCHR approval, which many jurisdictions accept as their sole approval list.
- What shutoff valves are included?
- It is supplied with grooved-end butterfly valves with gear operators on the inlet and outlet.
- Is this suitable for a fire sprinkler line?
- Yes. Detector assemblies are built for fire sprinkler service: the metered bypass registers the low flows that reveal a leak or an unauthorized tap on the fire line. This model is UL Classified and FM Approved. The bypass meter reads in GPM.
- How does this have to be installed?
- This assembly is approved for horizontal N-pattern installation, with the shutoff valves in line with the body. USC approval is orientation-specific, so it must be installed in that position.
- Does the relief valve need a drain?
- Yes. An RPZ relief valve is designed to discharge, and it can dump a large volume of water, so it must never be installed in a pit or below grade and the discharge must be piped to an adequate drain through an air gap. The air gap fitting is not included with this model and is ordered separately.
Specifications
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Type: RPZ
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Size: 4"
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Inlet Size: 4"
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Outlet Size: 4"
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Connection: Grooved
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Body Material: Stainless
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Seat / Seal Material: Silicone
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Max Pressure (psi): 175
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Application: Fire Protection
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Backflow Protection: Both
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Operation: Continuous
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Country of Origin: United States
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Warranty: 1 Year Limited
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MPN: LF957NRPDA-BFG-GPM 4
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Temperature: 33°F to 110°F
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Certifications: UL, FM, USC
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Lead-Free: Yes
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Assembly Type: RPDA
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Hazard Protection Level: High Health Hazard
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ASSE Standard: ASSE 1047
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USC FCCCHR Approved: Yes
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Fire Protection Listing: UL Classified;FM Approved
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Field Testable: Yes
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Shutoff Valves: Butterfly (Grooved)
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Approved Orientation: N-Pattern
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Flood Sensor (SentryPlus Alert): No
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Strainer Included: No
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Air Gap Fitting Included: No
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Bypass Meter: GPM
