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ES-LFU5B
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Series LFU5B
Water Pressure Reducing Valves**
Sizes:
1
⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
Series LFU5B Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce
incoming water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumbing system
components and reduce water consumption. The LFU5B features Lead Free*
construction to comply with Lead Free* installation requirements. This series
is suitable for water supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar) and may be
adjusted from 25 – 75psi (172 – 517 kPa). The standard setting is 50psi
(345 kPa). All parts are quickly and easily serviceable without removing the
valve from the line. The LFU5B’s standard bypass feature permits the flow of
water back through the valve into the main when pressures, due to thermal
expansion on the outlet side of the valve, exceed the pressure in the main
supply.
Features
• Standard construction includes Z3 sealed spring cage and stainless steel
corrosion resistant adjusting cage screws for accessible outdoor
or
pit installations
• Integral stainless steel strainer
• Replaceable seat module
• Lead Free* brass body construction
• Serviceable in line
• Bypass feature controls thermal expansion pressure (LFU5B-Z3)***
• High temperature resistant reinforced diaphragm for hot water
Models
LFU5B-Z3 NPT threaded female union inlet x NPT female outlet w/built in
thermal expansion bypass
LFU5B-S-Z3 Solder union inlet x NPT female outlet w/built in thermal
expansion bypass
LF5M3-Z6 Water meter threaded connections and 7
1
⁄2" (190mm) lay
length for new or existing meter box installations. For
5
⁄8"
(16mm),
5
⁄8" x
3
⁄4" (16 x 20mm) or
3
⁄4" (20mm) meter
setters or resetters
LFU5B-QC-Z3 Quick-Connect Single-Union – Inlet end
Specifications
Standard Specifications: A Water Pressure Reducing Valve with integral
strainer shall be installed in the water service pipe near its entrance to the
building where supply main pressure exceeds 60psi (413 kPa) to reduce it
to 50psi (345 kPa) or lower. The water pressure reducing valve shall be con-
structed using Lead Free* materials. Lead Free* regulators shall comply with
state codes and standards, where applicable, requiring reduced lead con-
tent. The valve shall feature a Lead Free* Brass body suitable for water sup-
ply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar). Provision shall be made to permit the
bypass flow of water back through the valve into the main when pressures,
due to thermal expansion on the outlet side of the valve, exceed the pres-
sure in the main supply. Water Pressure Reducing Valve with built-in bypass
check valves will be acceptable. Approved valve shall be listed to ASSE
1003 and IAPMO and certified to CSA B356. Valve shall be a Watts Series
LFU5B-Z3.
LFU5B-Z3
Sensitive spring and large diaphragm
area provide for accurate pressure
control and wide range of adjustment.
High temperature resisting
diaphragm for hot or cold water.
Lead Free* brass
body construction
Stainless steel seat
Large integral
stainless steel
strainer screen
easily removed
for cleaning.
Disc holder removable
for replacement of disc
without dismantling
the valve - no special
tools required.
Suffix B Bypass feature
Spring (not shown)
“LP” Model only
Expanded
Pressure
Initial
Pressure
Reduced
Pressure
Inlet Seat and Disc
Suffix B
Thermal Expansion Bypass Check Valve Feature
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials
without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.
LEAD FREE
*
*The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable
water contains less than one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of
lead by weight.
**A water saving test program concluded that reducing the supply
pressure from 80-50psi (551-345 kPa) resulted in a water savings of
30%.
***The bypass feature will not prevent the pressure relief valve from
opening on the hot water supply system with pressure above
150psi (10.3 bar).