Watts LFX65B User Manual
X65B
Frequently Asked Questions
S-X65B-FAQ
When I order an X65B
Water Pressure Reducing
Valve (WPRV), what
comes with it?
The X65B is marketed in three different
ways. You may purchase the X65B as
a complete pressure reducing valve, or
as a Rough-in-Kit, or you may purchase
the Cartridge Assembly separately and
install it at the finish plumbing stage to
complete the pressure reducing valve
installation.
How does the X65B
Cartridge Assembly
work?
The X65B factory preset Cartridge
Assembly is a complete module that is
installed, typically during nal plumbing
work, or it can be installed as a complete replacement if any required service
needed—no tools are required.
Can the Cartridge
Assembly be removed?
The Cartridge Assembly can be easily
removed, if required, by turning the unit
counterclockwise—no tools are required.
Note that water supply needs to be
turned off prior to any performance of
maintenance.
Should the Cartridge
Assembly be disassembled?
No, the Cartridge Assembly is a factory
assembled complete unit and is not serviceable. This design allows for quick and
easy replacement.
What sizes are available
for the X65B WPRV?
The X65B is offered in full range of sizes
½" through 2" (15 – 50mm) with body
pressure rating of 400psi.
What is the set pressure
for the X65B WPRV from
the factory?
The X65B is offered in two
pressure settings. The standard
pressure setting from the factory is 50psi with a spring range
of 20-80psi. The high pressure
“HP” version is set at 100psi and
has a range of 50-150psi.
What standards does the
X65B WPRV comply with?
The X65B standard range valve is certied to ASSE 1003 and listed by ASSE
and IAPMO.
What is the maximum
working pressure of the
X65B WPRV?
Maximum working pressure of the X65B
is 400psi.
When
I order
a X65B
Rough-InKit, what
comes with
it?
The Rough-InKit consists of
the valve
bronze
body and
the plastic
strainer/
cap.
X65B Rough-in-Kit
When is the
Rough-In Kit
used?
The Rough-In Kit can
be used in the initial
construction stage. The kit
body is installed permanently into the
water system eliminating material and
labor costs for jumper kits. The unique
strainer/cap assembly is used until the
finish plumbing stage. At that point, it
is replaced with a permanent Cartridge
Assembly.
What kind of end connections (tailpieces) are
available on the X65B
WPRV?
The X65B can be supplied with the following end connections: either single
union or double union, threaded, solder,
Quick-Connect, PEX and CPVC.
May I order end
connections (tailpieces)
separately for the X65B
WPRV?
Yes, end connections are available separately in a polypropylene bag consisting
of a union nut, end connection (tailpiece)
and O-ring. The TPK (tailpiece) kit will
allow for exibility and lessen inventory
requirement.
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