Zurn 12-950XLT2 1/2" Lead-Free Backflow Preventer - Double Check Valve Assembly with Top Access

The Zurn Wilkins 12-950XLT2 is a 1/2" lead-free double check valve assembly with FNPT connections, approved for low health hazard protection. It features a bronze body. Rated to 175 psi and up to 180°F. This model is certified lead-free for potable-water installations.

The 950XLT2 Double Check Valve Assembly includes top access check covers for easy maintenance access, is utilized in low health hazard potable water applications, and is suitable for below grade installation in standard valve boxes. The 950XLT2 protects against both backsiphonage and backpressure while the test cock plug protects against fouling caused by insects, dirt, and debris. It includes corrosion-resistant stainless steel springs, fasteners, and ball valve handles. Features of the 950XLT2 include a maximum working water pressure of 175 psi, hydrostatic test pressure of 350 psi, and a maximum working water pressure of 180°F.

Features

• Top access double checks for hassle-free maintenance and repairs
• Seats and silicone seal rings are fully replaceable for reduced maintenance costs
• Fits within standard meter boxes
• Construction offers corrosion-resistance and winterization
• Lead-free law compliant
• Approved by the Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research at the University of Southern California
• ASSE® Listed 1015
• IAPMO® Listed

Common Questions

What hazard level is this Double Check approved for?

It is rated for low health hazard (non-toxic, "pollutant") cross-connections only. Where the downstream substance could be a health hazard, codes require a reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assembly or a detector assembly instead. The assembly is listed to ASSE 1015.

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 with 4 test cocks. 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 quarter-turn ball valves on the inlet and outlet.

How does this have to be installed?

It is approved for either horizontal or vertical installation, with the flow arrow on the body pointing in the direction of flow.

Specifications

• Type: Backflow Preventer - Double Check Valve Assembly with Top Access
• Size: 1/2"
• Connection: FNPT
• Body Material: Bronze
• Max Pressure (psi): 175
• Application: Domestic Water
• Backflow Protection: Both
• MPN: 12-950XLT2
• Temperature: up to 180°F
• Certifications: ASSE-1015, AWWA-C510, CSA-B64.5, USC, NSF-61, NSF-372, IAPMO
• Lead-Free: Yes
• Assembly Type: Double Check
• Hazard Protection Level: Low Health Hazard
• ASSE Standard: ASSE 1015
• USC FCCCHR Approved: Yes
• Field Testable: Yes
• Number of Test Cocks: 4
• Shutoff Valves: Quarter-Turn Ball
• Approved Orientation: Horizontal & Vertical