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This standard establishes minimum requirements for dual-disc swing-check valves, 2-in. (50-mm) through 48-in. (1,200-mm) NPS for clean water having a pH range from 6 to 10 and a temperature range of 33°-125°F (0.6°-52°C).

Body types. Valves described in this standard are provided with wafer or threaded-lug ends for installation between ANSI Class 125 flanges or grooved ends for use with IPS pressure pipe.

Gray-iron pressure ratings. The minimum design working water pressure for gray-iron valves shall be 200 psig (1,380 kPa) for 2-in. through 12-in. (50-mm through 300-mm) sizes and 150 psig (1,030 kPa) for 14-in. through 48-in. (350-mm through 1,200-mm) sizes.

Ductile-iron pressure ratings. The minimum design working water pressure for ductile-iron valves shall be 250 psig (1,380 kPa) for 2-in. through 48-in. (50-mm through 1,200-mm) sizes.

Fluid velocity rating. The maximum fluid velocity shall be 16 ft/sec (4.9 m/sec).

Installations. Dual-disc swing-check valves are designed for installation in horizontal pipelines and in vertical lines with flow in the upward direction. Valves must be installed with hinge pins in the vertical position for horizontal pipeline installations. The valves are not approved for installations in vertical lines with flow down where valve closure may not occur.

Excepted conditions. Conditions of water hammer, hydraulic pulsation, and excessive noise are beyond the scope of this standard and require special design and construction consideration.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for dual-disc swing-check valves, suitable for waterworks service, 2-in. through 48-in. (50-mm through 1,200-mm) NPS, including materials and testing.