
Installation Instructions for
1/4” Stainless Steel Ball Valve
Catalog Number: DBV-1/4
For use with Stainless Steel Drain (FG-DA-3/8) when continous drainage is not desirable.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Install Stainless Steel Drain (FG-DA-3/8) to the Junction
Box per instructions provided with the Stainless Steel
Drain (FG-DA-3/8).
2) Apply thread sealant to the 1/4“ NPT Male Pipe Thread
on the 1/4” Stainless Steel Ball Valve (see Figure 1).
3) Thread the 1/4” Stainless Steel Ball Valve to the
Stainless Steel Drain and wrench tighten (see Figure 1).
4) To temporarily prevent drainage, close the Ball Valve by
turning the handle clockwise a quarter turn so the
handle is perpendicular to the axis of the Ball Valve
(see Figure 2).
WARNING
RISK OF SHOCK, DISCONNECT
POWER BEFORE INSTALLATION.
5) To allow drainage, open Ball Valve by turning handle
counterclockwise a quarter turn so handle is in-line
with the axis of the ball valve (see Figure 2).
6) A tube or hose can be attached to the 1/4“ NPT Outlet
Port at the bottom of the Ball Valve for extended
drainage (see Figure 1).
Handle in Close
position, Perpendicular
with Ball Valve Axis
Junction Box
Stainless Steel
Drain (FG-DA-3/8)
1/4” NPT Male Pipe Thread
Apply thread sealant
Stainless Steel
Close
FIGURE 2
Open
Handle in Open
position, aligned
with Ball Valve Axis
Axis
Ball Valve (DBV-1/4)
1/4” NPT Outlet Port
(Used for tube or hose)
FIGURE 1
WARRANTY: Thomas & Betts sells this product with the understanding that the user will perform all necessary tests to determine the suitability of this product for the user's intended
application. Thomas & Betts warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of purchase. Upon prompt
notication of any warranted defect, Thomas & Betts will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product. Misuse, misapplication or modication of Thomas & Betts Products
immediately voids all warranties.
Limitations and Exclusions: THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMED. LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
WILL THOMAS & BETTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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