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SECTION 220523.13 - BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS

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  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Iron, single-flange butterfly valves.
  3. Iron, grooved-end butterfly valves.
  4. Chainwheels.

1.3  DEFINITIONS

Retain terms that remain after this Section has been edited for a project.

  1. CWP: Cold working pressure.
  2. EPDM: Ethylene propylene-diene terpolymer rubber.
  3. LF: Lead Free.
  4. MSS: Manufacturer's Standardization Society.
  5. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene, Buna-N, or nitrile rubber.
  6. NSF: National Sanitation Foundation.

1.4  ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of valve.

Retain subparagraph below if products come into contact with potable water.

In subparagraph below, NSF 61, Annex G sets maximum amount of lead that can migrate from materials to potable; NSF 372 sets maximum amount of lead content in product materials. These standards can be used separately or together. Consult authorities having jurisdiction for local requirements.

  1. Certification that products comply with [NSF61Annex G] [and] [NSF372].

1.5  DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Information in this article is paraphrased from MSS publications.

  1. Prepare valves for shipping as follows:
  2. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion.
  3. Protect threads, flange faces, grooves, and weld ends.
  4. Set butterfly valves closed or slightly open.
  5. Use the following precautions during storage:
  6. Maintain valve end protection.
  7. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher-than-ambient-dew-point temperature. If outdoor storage is necessary, store valves off the ground in watertight enclosures.
  8. Use sling to handle large valves; rig sling to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use handwheels or stems as lifting or rigging points.

1.6  WARRANTY

For complete details, please refer to our Standard Terms and Conditions and Warranty and Limitations of Liability at: http://www.apollovalves.com/_docs/Terms_and_Warranty.pdf

  1. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on Domestic Products: Conbraco Industries, Inc. warrants products to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of five years. This warranty applies to Apollo brand products with "Made in the USA" markings only. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.
  2. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on International Products: APOLLO INTERNATIONAL products will be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of two years. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

Plumbing valve applications specified in this Section are limited to NPS12 (DN300). Many valves specified are available in larger sizes.

  1. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain each type of valve from single source from single manufacturer.
  2. ASME Compliance:
  3. ASMEB16.1 for flanges on iron valves.
  4. ASMEB16.5 for flanges on steel valves.
  5. ASMEB16.10 and ASMEB16.34 for ferrous valve dimensions and design criteria.
  6. ASMEB31.9 for building service piping valves.
  7. AWWA Compliance: Comply with AWWAC606 for grooved-end connections.

Retain "NSF Compliance" Paragraph below for products that come into contact with potable water. In subparagraph below, NSF 61, Annex G sets maximum amount of lead that can migrate from materials to potable; NSF 372 sets maximum amount of lead content in product materials. These standards can be used separately or together. Consult authorities having jurisdiction for local requirements.

  1. NSF Compliance: [NSF61Annex G] [and] [NSF372] for valves in potable-water service.

Caution: Revise pressure ratings and insert temperature ratings in valve articles if valves with higher ratings are required. Valves larger than NPS12 (DN300) typically have a lower pressure rating than smaller valves. Verify pressure requirements for large valves.

  1. Valve Pressure-Temperature Ratings: Not less than indicated and as required for system pressures and temperatures.
  2. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Valve Actuator Types:
  4. Gear Actuator: For valves NPS8 (DN200) and larger.
  5. Handlever: For valves NPS6 (DN150) and smaller.
  6. Chainwheel: Device for attachment to gear, handlever, or stem; of size and with chain for mounting height, according to "Valve Installation" Article.
  7. Valves in Insulated Piping: With 2-inch (50-mm) stem extensions.

2.2  IRON, SINGLE-FLANGE BUTTERFLY VALVES

Retain one or more of paragraphs below if iron, single-flange butterfly valves are required. MSSSP-67 covers iron, single-flange butterfly valves from NPS1-1/2 to NPS72 (DN40 to DN1800).

  1. Iron, Single-Flange Butterfly Valves with Aluminum-Bronze Disc:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below valve LD141 and LD145 in sizes NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300) are suitable for bidirectional dead-end service at rated pressure without use of downstream flange; valves LD141, LD145, and LC149, are certified NSF 372 lead free; and valve LD145 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [LD141, NPS 2 - 24 (DN 50 - DN 600)] [LD145, NPS 2 - 12 (DN 50 - DN 300)] [LC149, NPS 2 - 12 (DN 50 - DN 300)] or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Stockham; Crane Energy Flow Solutions.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) to NPS 12 (DN 300): 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  7. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 14 (DN 350) to NPS 24 (DN 600): 150 psig (1030 kPa).
  8. Body Design: Lug type; suitable for bidirectional dead-end service at rated pressure without use of downstream flange.
  9. Body Material: ASTMA126, cast iron or ASTMA536, ductile iron.

EPDM is generally specified for water service (potable, hot, chilled).

  1. Seat: [EPDM] [NBR].
  2. Stem: One- or two-piece stainless steel.
  3. Disc: Aluminum bronze.
  4. Iron, Single-Flange Butterfly Valves with Ductile-Iron Disc:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below valve LD141 and LD145 in sizes NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300) are suitable for bidirectional dead-end service at rated pressure without use of downstream flange; valves LD141, LD145 are certified NSF 372 lead free; and valve LD145 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [LD141 NPS 2 to NPS 24 (DN 50 to DN 600)] [LD145 NPS to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300)] or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Stockham; Crane Energy Flow Solutions.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  7. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) to NPS 12 (DN 300): 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  8. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 14 (DN 350) to NPS 24 (DN 600): 150 psig (1030 kPa).
  9. Body Design: Lug type; suitable for bidirectional dead-end service at rated pressure without use of downstream flange.
  10. Body Material: ASTMA126, cast iron or ASTMA536, ductile iron.

EPDM is generally specified for water service (potable, hot, chilled).

  1. Seat: [EPDM] [NBR].
  2. Stem: One- or two-piece stainless steel.
  3. Disc: Nickel-plated[or -coated] ductile iron.
  4. Iron, Single-Flange Butterfly Valves with Stainless-Steel Disc:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below valve LD141 and LD145 in sizes NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300) are suitable for bidirectional dead-end service at rated pressure without use of downstream flange; valves LD141, LD145 are certified NSF 372 lead free; and valve LD145 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [LD141, NPS 2 to NPS 24 (DN 50 to DN 600)] [LD145 NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300)] or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Stockham; Crane Energy Flow Solutions.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  7. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) to NPS 12 (DN 300): 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  8. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 14 (DN 350) to NPS 24 (DN 600): 150 psig (1030 kPa).
  9. Body Design: Lug type; suitable for bidirectional dead-end service at rated pressure without use of downstream flange.
  10. Body Material: ASTMA126, cast iron or ASTMA536, ductile iron.

EPDM is generally specified for water service (potable, hot, chilled).

  1. Seat: [EPDM] [NBR].
  2. Stem: One- or two-piece stainless steel.
  3. Disc: Stainless steel.

2.3  DUCTILE IRON WAFER (Flangeless) BUTTERFLY VALVES

Retain one or more of paragraphs below if ductile iron, wafer (flangeless) butterfly valves are required. MSSSP-67 covers ductile iron, wafer (flangeless) butterfly valves from NPS 2 to NPS12 (DN 50 to DN 300)

  1. Ductile Iron, Wafer (flangeless) Butterfly Valves with Aluminum-Bronze Disc:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below a WD141, WD145, are certified NSF 372 lead free; and valve WD145 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [WD141, NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300)] [WD145 NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300)], or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Stockham; Crane Energy Flow Solutions.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  7. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) to NPS 12 (DN 300): 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  8. Body Material: ASTMA536, ductile iron.

EPDM is generally specified for water service (potable, hot, chilled).

  1. Seat: [EPDM] [NBR].
  2. Stem: One- or two-piece stainless steel.
  3. Disc: Aluminum bronze.
  1. Ductile Iron, Wafer (flangeless) Butterfly Valves with Ductile-Iron Disc:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below a WD141, WD145, are certified NSF 372 lead free; and valve WD145 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [WD141, NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 -to DN 300)] [WD145, NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 -to DN 300)] or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Stockham; Crane Energy Flow Solutions.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  7. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) to NPS 12 (DN 300): 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  8. Body Material: ASTMA536, ductile iron.

EPDM is generally specified for water service (potable, hot, chilled).

  1. Seat: [EPDM] [NBR].
  2. Stem: One- or two-piece stainless steel.
  3. Disc: Ductile Iron.
  4. Ductile Iron, Wafer (flangeless) Butterfly Valves with Stainless Steel Disc:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below a WD141, WD145, are certified NSF 372 lead free; and valve WD145 is made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [WD141, NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300)] [WD145 NPS 2 to NPS 12 (DN 50 to DN 300)], or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Stockham; Crane Energy Flow Solutions.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  7. CWP Rating for Valves NPS 2 (DN 50) to NPS 12 (DN 300): 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  8. Body Material: ASTMA536, ductile iron.

EPDM is generally specified for water service (potable, hot, chilled).

  1. Seat: [EPDM] [NBR].
  2. Stem: One- or two-piece stainless steel.
  3. Disc: Stainless Steel.

2.4  DUCTILE-IRON, GROOVED-END BUTTERFLY VALVES

Retain one or both of "175CWP, Iron, Grooved-End Butterfly Valves" and "300CWP, Iron, Grooved-End Butterfly Valves" paragraphs below if iron, grooved-end butterfly valves are required. MSSSP-67 covers iron, grooved-end butterfly valves from NPS1-1/2 to NPS72 (DN40 to DN1800).

  1. 175CWP, Iron, Grooved-End Butterfly Valves:
  2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  3. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.
  4. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  5. Tyco Fire Products LP.
  6. Victaulic Company.
  7. Zurn Industries, LLC.
  8. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  9. Description:
  10. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  11. CWP Rating: 175 psig (1200 kPa).
  12. Body Material: Coated, ductile iron.
  13. Stem: Two-piece stainless steel.
  14. Disc: Coated, ductile iron.
  15. Seal: EPDM.
  16. 300CWP, Iron, Grooved-End Butterfly Valves:
  17. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  18. Anvil International.
  19. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.
  20. Mueller Steam Specialty.
  21. NIBCO INC.
  22. Shurjoint Piping Products.
  23. Tyco Fire Products LP.
  24. Victaulic Company.
  25. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  26. Description:
  27. Standard: MSSSP-67, TypeI.
  28. CWP Rating, NPS8 (DN200) and Smaller: 300 psig (2070 kPa).
  29. CWP Rating, NPS10 (DN250) and Larger: 200 psig (1380 kPa).
  30. Body Material: Coated, ductile iron.
  31. Stem: Two-piece stainless steel.
  32. Disc: Coated, ductile iron.
  33. Seal: [EPDM] [NBR].

2.5  CHAINWHEELS