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Series LFN223F and LFN223FS
Flanged Super Capacity Water Pressure Reducing Valves**
Sizes: 3" (80mm)
Series LFN223F and LFN223FS Super Capacity Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce incoming water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumbing system components and reduce water consumption. The LFN223F/LFN223FS features Lead Free* construction to comply with low/no lead installation requirements. This series is suitable for water supply pressures up to 175psi (12.1 bar) and may be adjusted from 25 75psi (172 517 kPa). The standard setting is 50psi (345 kPa). Series LFN223F features an enlarged diaphragm, spring cage and seat orifice for super capacity performance. These valves also contain a semibalanced piston feature to assure rapid response to reduced pressure changes as well as to provide maximum flow with minor pressure drop. Series LFN223FS has the same options as the LFN223F, except it is furnished with a strainer. All parts are quickly and easily serviceable without removing the valve from the line. The optional bypass feature permits the flow of water back through the valve into the main when pressures, due to thermal expansion on the outlet side of the valve, exceed the pressure in the main supply.
Series LFN223F
Sensitive spring and large diaphragm are for accurate pressure control. High temperatureresisting nylonreinforced diaphragm.
Sealed cage Iron body of valve is coated with special corrosion preventative type of cold galvanizing.
Features
Enlarged diaphragm, spring cage and seat orifice for super capacity performance Lead Free* Iron body construction Stainless steel piston Series LFN223FS furnished with separate strainer Optional bypass feature controls thermal expansion pressure*** Sealed spring cage on all models for accessible outdoor or pit installations
Renewable stainless steel seat
Specifications
A Water Pressure Reducing Valve shall be installed on the water service pipe near its entrance to the building where supply main pressure exceeds 60psi (413 kPa) to reduce it to 50psi (345 kPa) or lower. The water pressure reducing valve shall be constructed using Lead Free* materials. Lead Free* regulators shall comply with state codes and standards, where applicable, requiring reduced lead content. Sill cocks and outside wall hydrants may be left on full main pressure at the option of the owner. Provision shall be made to permit the bypass flow of water back through the valve into the main when pressures, due to thermal expansion on the outlet side of the valve, exceed the pressure in the main supply. Pressure reducing valves with builtin bypass check valves and strainer will be acceptable. Valve shall be a Watts Regulator Company Series LFN223F or LFN223FS (with strainer).
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Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts 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 Watts products previously or subsequently sold.
Models
LFN223F Flanged inlet x Flanged outlet LFN223S Flanged inlet x Flanged outlet with strainer For 12" 212" (15 65mm) threaded connections, refer to literature ES-LF223. For 212" 3" (65 80mm) bronze threaded valves, refer to literature ES-LFN223B.
Capacity
kPa psi 138 20
103 15
Materials
Body: Seat: Disc: Piston: Iron coated with corrosion-resistant cold galvanizing Replaceable stainless steel EPDM Stainless steel
69 10
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0 40 152 80 304 120 456 160 608 200 gpm 760 lpm
Pressure Temperature
Temperature Range: 33F 160F (0.5C 71C) Maximum Working Pressure: 175psi (12.1 bar) Adjustable Reduced Pressure Range: 25 75psi (172 517 kPa) Standard Reduced Pressure Setting: 50psi (345 kPa)
Flow
Options
B WR Builtin bypass feature " (20mm) Model LF223 auxiliary regulator (piping not included)
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Option WR
3" (80mm) LFN223F High Pressure Reduced Pressure C
" (20mm) LF223 regulator to handle low demands. Set 10psi (68 kPa) higher than LFN223F.
L A AS
Dimensions Weights
MODEL NO. in. SIZE (DN) A mm in. mm in. AS mm in. C mm in. DIMENSIONS D mm in. L mm in. M mm in. N mm lbs. kgs. WEIGHT
LFN223F LFN223FS
3 3
80 80
1212 1212
318 318
2258
575
1412 1412
368 368
334 334
95 95
712 712
191 191
1018
257
178
86 120
39 54
USA: 815 Chestnut St., No. Andover, MA 01845-6098; www.watts.com Canada: 5435 North Service Rd., Burlington, ONT. L7L 5H7; www.wattscanada.ca 2009 Watts
ES-LFN223F 0910