WATTS ES-A-6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: WATTS

Table of Contents

WATTS ES-A-6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Features
Materials
Specifications
Typical Installation Hydrant Meter Backflow
Dimensions Weight
CONTACT INFORMATION
References
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WATTS ES-A-6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers

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Product Information

ES-A-6000HMB Series 6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers with Meter Housing
The ES-A-6000HMB Series 6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers with Meter Housing is a device designed to prevent backflow in plumbing systems. It is portable and can be easily installed. Please read all installation instructions and product safety information before beginning the installation.

Features:

Housing: Heat-treated aluminum alloy/ stainless steel
Nose Cone and Straightening Vanes: Thermoplastic
Rotor: Thermoplastic
Rotor Radial Bearings: Lubricated Thermoplastic
Rotor Thrust Bearings: Sapphire Jewels
Rotor Bearing Pivots: Passivated 316 Stainless Steel
Calibration Mechanism: Stainless Steel and Thermoplastic
Flow Restriction Orifice: Heat-Treated Aluminum Alloy
Magnet: Ceramic
Register Cover: Bronze
Trim: Stainless Steel
Inlet Screen: Stainless Steel with Elastomer

Specifications:

Continuous Operation Maximum Operating Pressure: 450 GPM (102 m3/h)
Standard Hose Coupling: 660 GPM (150 m3/h)
Flow Restriction (Orifice): 4 GPM (0.9 m3/h)
Pressure: 37 psi @ 450 GPM (2.55 bar @ 102 m3/h) (standard couplings with orifice and screen)
Pressure Loss: 23 psi @ 350 GPM, 150 psi (10 bar)
Register: 100 gallons/sweep hand revolution, 10,000,000 Cubic Feet
Flow Restriction: 10 cubic ft./sweep hand revolution, 1,000,000 m3, 1 m3/sweep hand revolution

Approvals:
The Model 6000HMB Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventer meets the design requirements of most national standards. However, due to its portability, there are no national approvals available. Please contact the factory for specific approvals on the reduced pressure backflow preventer.

Dimensions and Weight:

Overall lay length: 37 1/2″
Weight: 66 lbs. (30 kg)
Height from top of open gate valve to bottom of relief valve: 19″
Width: 10 81/4″

Product Usage Instructions

WARNING:
It is illegal to use this product in any plumbing system providing water for human consumption, such as drinking or dishwashing, in the United States. Before installing standard material product, consult your local water authority, building, and plumbing codes.

Accuracy Chart:
The accuracy of the flow rate in gallons per minute is as follows:

0-2 GPM: +5%
2-10 GPM: 0%
10-68 GPM: -5%
68-1000 GPM: -10%

Pressure Loss Chart:
The pressure loss at different flow rates in gallons per minute is as follows:

0-10 GPM: 0 psi
10-100 GPM: 2 psi
100-200 GPM: 4 psi
200-400 GPM: 6 psi
400-600 GPM: 8 psi
600-800 GPM: 10 psi

Installation:
To install the ES-A-6000HMB Series 6000HMB Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventer with Meter Housing, follow these steps:

Thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety information.
Ensure that the product meets the local installation requirements set by governing authorities.
Place the device in the desired location near the plumbing system.
Connect the standard hose coupling to the plumbing system.
Ensure that the flow restriction orifice is installed correctly.
Check the pressure and adjust if necessary.
Securely attach the inlet screen to prevent debris from entering the device.
Test the device for any leaks or malfunctions.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please refer to the full product installation and safety information or consult a trained product installer.

Series 6000HMB

Portable Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventers with Meter Housing
Series 6000HMB Portable Hydrant Backflow Preventers are designed to protect drinking water supplies from dangerous cross-connections in accordance with national plumbing codes and water authority requirements for non-potable service applications such as irrigation, fireline, or industrial processing. For use in the protection of water from a fire hydrant or other nonpermanent installation where flow is in one direction only and the possibility of a cross-connection exists. This model can be used where approved by the local authority having jurisdiction on health hazard cross-connections. Ideal for use with the client’s existing hydrant meter hookup.

Features

Designed to retrofit backflow protection onto fire hydrants used for temporary water service.
The outlet gate valve can be opened/closed slowly to prevent surges.
Heavy-duty relief valve cover prevents vandalism and protects the valve from damage when the 994HMB is transported to another fire hydrant location.
The in-line flow restrictor protects the meter measuring element and the backflow preventer components from damage due to excessive flow.
Stainless steel kicker bar supplied with each valve for support
Meets AWWA C701 meter requirements.
Standardly supplied with 21⁄2″-7 NST fire hose swivel coupling on the inlet.
Only weighs 66 lbs. total.
Backflow preventer manufactured from 300 Series stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
Includes the strongest double-walled stainless steel inlet strainer available.
Accurately measure flow and protects the water supply from possible contamination.

Materials

Housing: Heat-treated aluminum alloy/ stainless steel
Nose Cone and Straightening Vanes: Thermoplastic
Rotor: Thermoplastic
Rotor Radial Bearings: Lubricated Thermoplastic
Rotor Thrust Bearings: Sapphire Jewels
Rotor Bearing Pivots: Passivated 316 Stainless Steel
Calibration Mechanism: Stainless Steel and Thermoplastic
Flow Restriction Orifice: Heat-Treated Aluminum Alloy
Magnet : Ceramic
Register Cover: Bronze
Trim: Stainless Steel
Inlet Screen: Stainless Steel with Elastomer

NOTICE
The information contained herein is not intended to replace the full product installation and safety information available or the experience of a trained product installer. You are required to thoroughly read all installation instructions and product safety information before beginning the installation of this product.

Ames Fire & Waterworks product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please contact Ames Fire & Waterworks Technical Service. Ames Fire & Waterworks 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 Ames Fire & Waterworks products previously or subsequently sold.

Specifications

Typical Operating Range (100%±1.5%) 5 – 660 GPM (1.1 to 150 m3/h)
Maximum Continuous Flow 450 GPM (102 m3/h)
Maximum Intermittent Flow 660 GPM (150 m3/h)
Typical Low Flow (Min. 95%) 4 GPM (0.9 m3/h)
Pressure Loss at Maximum 37 psi @ 450 GPM (2.55 bar @ 102 m3/h) (standard couplings with orifice and screen)
Continuous Operation Note: 23 psi @ 350 GPM
Maximum Operating Pressure 150 psi (10 bar)
Standard Hose Coupling 21/2″ – 7″ NST threads (78P – 3.4mm)
- (National standard fire hose coupling thread)
Register Straight reading, permanently sealed magnetic drive standard.
Registration
- 100,000,000 Gallons 100 gallons/sweep hand revolution.
- 10,000,000 Cubic Feet 10 cubic ft./sweep hand revolution.
- 1,000,000 m3 1 m3/sweep hand revolution.
Flow Restriction (Orifice) Limits flow through the meter to 660 GPM at 85 psi system pressure with standard couplings. (150 m3/h at 5.9 bar)

Typical Installation Hydrant Meter Backflow

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WARNING
It is illegal to use this product in any plumbing system providing water for human consumption, such as drinking or dishwashing, in the United States. Before installing standard material product, consult your local water authority, building and plumbing codes.

Approvals
Model 6000HMB Hydrant Meter Backflow Preventer meets the design requirements of most national standards. Due to the portability of the unit, there are no national approvals available. Contact the factory for specific approvals on the reduced pressure backflow preventer.

Dimensions Weight

Overall lay length: 371⁄2″
Weight: 66 lbs.
Height from top of open gate valve to bottom of relief valve 19″
Width: 10″ $WATTS-ES-A-6000HMB-Portable-Hydrant-Meter-Backflow-Preventers-fig- $2$$