Watts 1/2″ 009-QT RPZ reduced pressure zone assembly is designed to prevent the flow of polluted water from entering into the potable water supply due to back siphonage and or back pressure in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements. Its compact modular design facilitates easy maintenance with a single access cover for in-line repairs. It is ideal for protection in continuous pressure piping applications and at cross-connections identified as health hazards and for contaminants at the service line entrance. This assembly consists of a bronze body, NPT end connections, quarter turn ball valve shutoffs with tee handles, top mounted test cocks, two in-line independent check valves, captured springs, and replaceable check seats with an internal relief valve for reduced space requirements. Features Bronze body construction for durability Quarter turn full port resilient seated ball valve shutoffs Replaceable seats for an economical repair Single access cover and modular check construction for the ease of maintenance Internal relief valve for reduced installation clearances Large body passages provides a low pressure drop NPT inlet and outlet connections Captured springs for safe maintenance Test cocks are screwdriver slotted Specifications Size 1/2″ Material Lead Free Cast Bronze Application Plumbing, Back Flow Standards cCSAus, cUPC, cULus, FM Connection Type Female NPT Maximum Pressure 175 PSI Features 1/4 Turn Ball Valves Temperature Range 33ºF – 180ºF Technical Information 009 Specifications 009 Installation Instructions
