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Sales & Specifications Sheet • Issue Date March 2008 • Revision Date March 2016

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A Division of Reliance Worldwide Corporation

BFP Continuous Pressure

Double-Check Backflow Preventer

DESCRIPTION

The Cash Acme BFP is a double-check backflow preventer with an intermediate vacuum

breaker that is designed to prevent the backflow of contaminated water into the potable water

supply.

Cash Acme’s BFP is designed for use on small supply lines and protects against both backflow

and back-siphonage into potable supply lines for continuous pressure applications.

The Cash Acme BFP is designed for use at cross-connections when the danger from backflow

does not present a health hazard. It is ideally suited for boiler feed lines, dairy processing

systems, livestock drinking fountains, chlorinators, trap primers and numerous other similar

applications.

The BFP is available in a 1/2" and 3/4" sizes with threaded female union inlet and outlet

connections and 1/2" threaded female drain connection. It is suitable for hot (up to 180 °F) or

cold water under continuous pressure. And it is also suitable up to 250 °F under non-

continuous backflow conditions.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Internal plastic parts and high temperature elastomer seals:

Resists corrosion.

Designed for use at cross-connections:

Perfect for boiler feed lines, dairy processing, chlorinators, livestock drinking

fountains and numerous other similar applications.

Prevents polluted water from entering the potable water supply system:

Prevents the reverse flow of water into supply lines.

Listed by ASSE 1012:

Inspector friendly, peace of mind!

Lead free for domestic water supply!

SPECIFICATION

A continuous pressure double-check backflow preventer shall be installed. The valve shall be

approved to ASSE Standard 1012 and be suitable for working pressures up to 170 psi. The

valve shall be a Cash Acme BFP Double-Check Backflow Preventer.

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Sales & Specifications Sheet • Issue Date March 2008 • Revision Date March 2016 BFP Continuous Pressure Double-Check Backflow Preventer DESCRIPTION The Cash Acme BFP is a double-check backflow preventer with an intermediate vacuum breaker that is designed to prevent the backflow of contaminated water into the potable water supply. Cash Acme’s BFP is designed for use on small supply lines and protects against both backflow and back-siphonage into potable supply lines for continuous pressure applications.
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Sales & Specifications Sheet • Issue Date March 2008 • Revision Date March 2016 BFP Continuous Pressure Double-Check Backflow Preventer TYPICAL INSTALLATION The Cash Acme BFP is designed to discharge water under certain conditions. To prevent the possibility of water damage it is recommended that it always be fitted with a drain line. Always install the Cash Acme Type BFP in an easily accessible location for maintenance purposes and so that it can be frequently observed.