Watts LFFBVS-3C User Manual
For Commercial and Industrial Applications
ES-LFFBV-3C
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LFFBV-3C
LFFBVS-3C
2-Piece, Full Port, Lead Free* Brass
Ball Valves
Sizes: 1⁄4" – 4" (8 – 100mm)
Series LFFBV-3C 2-piece, full port, Lead Free* ball valves are used in
commercial and industrial applications for a full range of liquids and gases.
They feature a bottom-loaded blowout proof stem, virgin PTFE seats,
thrust washer, and adjustable stem packing gland, stem packing nut,
chrome plated Lead Free* brass ball, copper silicon alloy brass adapter,
and steel handle. The Series LFFBV-3C, LFFBVS-3C features Lead Free*
construction to comply with Lead Free* installation requirements.
Features
• Lead Free* forged copper silicon alloy body and adapter
• Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8
• CSA approved threaded valves only 1⁄4" – 3" (15 – 80mm)
• UL/FM approved threaded valves 1⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
• UL Listed solder valves 1⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
• Fluorocarbon elastomer stem O-ring prevents stem leaks
• Adjustable stem packing gland
• PTFE stem packing seal, thrust washer, and seats
• Bottom loaded blowout proof stem
• Machined chrome plated Lead Free* brass ball
• Valves comply to MSS-SP-110 standard
Models
LFFBV-3C:
LFFBVS-3C:
Pressure – Temperature
Temperature Range: -40ºF to 400ºF (-40ºC to 204ºC)
Pressure Ratings
LFFBV-3C :
600psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock
21⁄2" – 4" (65 – 100mm)
LFFBVS-3C :
600psi (41 bar) WOG, non-shock
21⁄2" – 3" (65 – 80mm)
400psi (27.5 bar) WOG, non-shock
NOTICE
Apply heat with the flame directed AWAY from the center of the valve body.
Excessive heat can harm the seats. After soldering, the packing nut may have
to be tightened.
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.
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⁄4" – 4" (8 – 100mm) with threaded connections
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⁄2" – 3" (15 – 80mm) with solder connections
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⁄4" – 2" (8 – 50mm)
150psi (10.3 bar) WSP
400psi (27.5 bar) WOG, non-shock
125psi (8.6 bar) WSP
150psi (10.3 bar) WSP
125psi (8.6 bar) WSP
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⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
Approvals
1
⁄4" – 4" (8 - 100mm) LFFBV-3C
Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8
1
⁄2" – 3" (15 – 80mm) LFFBVS-3C
Certified to NSF/ANSI standard 61/8
*Domestic cold water at 73ºF (23ºC)
1⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm) LFFBV-3C UL/FM approved
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⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm) LFFBVS-3C UL Listed
Gas Approvals (Threaded Valves Only)
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⁄2" – 2" (15 – 50mm) ASME B16.33, CSA
ASME B16.44
1⁄2 psig, 5psig, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa)
@ -40ºF to 125ºF (-40ºC to 52ºC)
21⁄2" – 3" (65 – 80mm)
ASME B16.38, CSA,
ASME B16.44
1⁄2 psig, 5psig, and 125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa)
@ -40ºF to 125ºF (-40ºC to 52ºC)
Specifications
Approved valves shall be 2-piece full port design constructed using
Lead Free* forged copper silicon alloy brass body and end adapter. Lead
Free* 2-Piece, Full Port, Ball Valves shall be constructed using Lead Free*
materials. Lead Free* valves shall comply with state codes and standards,
where applicable, requiring reduced lead content. Seats and stem packing shall be virgin PTFE. Stem shall be bottom loaded, blowout proof
design with fluorocarbon elastomer O-ring to prevent stem leaks. Valve
shall have chrome plated Lead Free* brass ball and adjustable packing
gland. Threaded valves 1⁄2" – 3" shall be CSA approved to 1⁄2, 5, and
125psig (14, 34 and 862 kPa), UL/FM approved and certified to NSF/
ANSI standard 61/8. Solder valves to be UL listed and certified to NSF/
ANSI standard 61/8. Valve sizes 1⁄4" – 2" shall be rated to 600psi (41
bar) WOG non-shock and 150psi (10.3 bar) WSP. Valve sizes 21⁄2" – 4"
threaded, shall be rated to 400psi (27.5 bar) WOG non-shock and 125psi
(8.6 bar) WSP. Valve sizes 21⁄2" – 3" solder shall be rated to 400psi (27.5
bar) WOG non-shock and 125psi (8.6 bar) WSP. Valve shall be a Watts
Series LFFBV-3C (threaded) or LFFBVS-3C (solder).
*The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable
water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.
**This valve is designed to be soft soldered into lines without
disassembly, using a low temperature solder to 420°F (216°C).
Higher temperature solders may damage the seat material.
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Materials
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A. Handle Nut Zinc plated carbon steel
B. Handle Assembly Zinc plated carbon steel with vinyl
C. Packing Nut Brass
D. Stem Packing Virgin PTFE
E. O-ring Fluorocarbon elastomer (FKM)
F. Thrust Washer Virgin PTFE
G. Stem Brass
H. Tag Cardboard, Mylar coated both sides
I. Body Forged Lead Free* copper silicon
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J. Seats Virgin PTFE
K. Ball Chrome plated Lead Free* brass
L. Adapter Forged Lead Free* copper silicon
alloy brass
insulator
Temperature – Pressure
4"
Options
SS Stainless steel ball and stem
TH Tee handle
QC Quick connect
CC Cap and chain
Dimensions – Weights
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⁄4 8 113⁄16 46 37⁄16 87 - - 1⁄2 12.9 13⁄4 45 - - 0.4 0.2
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⁄8 10 113⁄16 46 37⁄16 87 - - 1⁄2 12.9 13⁄4 45 - - 0.4 0.2
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⁄2 15 113⁄16 46 37⁄16 87 37⁄16 87 1⁄2 12.9 115⁄16 50 21⁄16 52 0.4 0.2
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⁄4 20 21⁄4 57 4 101 4 101 3⁄4 19.2 25⁄16 59 211⁄16 68 0.8 0.3
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⁄4 32 213⁄16 71 41⁄4 108 41⁄4 108 11⁄4 31.9 33⁄16 81 311⁄16 94 1.8 0.8
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⁄2 40 33⁄16 80 51⁄4 134 55⁄16 135 11⁄4 38.0 31⁄2 88 41⁄4 108 2.6 1.2
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⁄2 65 41⁄16 104 73⁄8 187 73⁄8 188 21⁄2 63.6 55⁄16 134 61⁄4 158 7.1 3.2
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⁄8 67 41⁄4 108 41⁄4 108 1 25.5 213⁄16 72 31⁄4 83 1.2 0.5
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⁄2 89 6 153 6 153 2 50.9 41⁄8 105 55⁄16 135 3.7 1.7
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⁄2 114 73⁄4 197 73⁄4 197 3 76.3 61⁄16 154 73⁄8 185 11.3 4.7
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⁄8 136 95⁄8 245 - - 4 101.6 77⁄16 189 - - 17.7 8.0
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