POST INDICATOR VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH BUILT-IN GEAR DRIVE

General Description

INDICATOR POST

• Adjustable type vertical mounted
• Sizes : 14” to 24”
• Post Indicator Body : Cast Iron ASTM A126 Class B
• Vertical type enables underground fire line valves to be operated at ground level with operating wrench.
• Built In gear drive.
• 2:1 gear ratio to reduce valve operating torque.
• Enclosed and completely sealed to provide the ultimate in corrosion protection.

INDICATOR POST

• Resilient Seated Gate Valves are in accordance with ANSI /AWWA C515 Standard.
• Body, bonnet, and wedge of the gate valve shall be of high strength Ductile Iron, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.
• Valves Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Interior and Exterior, ANSI / AWWA C550.
• Stuffing Box Gland shall have a minimum of three (3) O-rings capable of replacement under pressure while gate is in the full open position.
• EPDM O-ring Seals shall be located between Stuffing Box Gland, Bonnet, and Body.
• Operating Stem shall be 431 Stainless Steel with (3) Machined Grooves located just above the Lower Stem O-ring to accept and mate with a 2-piece Brass Split Ring. The design of the Stem and Split Ring will eliminate any upward or downward operating thrust on any Iron service.
• Underwriters Laboratories Listed with a Pressure Rating of 250 psi for 14″, 16″, 18″ sizes, and 200 psi for 20″, 24″ sizes.

INDICATOR POST – FIELD ADJUSTMENT

• Remove the top section from the top of the Indicator Post assembly.
• Cut the required stem length and adjust the Standpipe to match the ground line.
• Set the “OPEN” and “SHUT” targets for the appropriate valve size.
• Reattach the top section to the top of the Indicator Post assembly.
• Design and material are subject to change without notice.