ES-LFN223F

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LEAD FREE*
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

All parts easily serviceable for quick maintenance.

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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" (20mm) tapping for auxiliary regulator

Note: Companion flange size connections are 125 lbs. WSP.

IMPORTANT: INQUIRE WITH GOVERNING AUTHORITIES FOR LOCAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS *The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable water contains less than one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of lead by weight. **A water saving test program concluded that reducing the supply pressure from 80-50psi (551-345 kPa) resulted in a water savings of 30%. ***The bypass feature will not prevent the pressure relief valve from opening on the hot water supply system with pressure above 150psi (10.3 bar).

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

Reduced Pressure Fall-Off

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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Diaphragm: Reinforced Buna-N

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

D Piping not provided

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" (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

A Watts Water Technologies Company

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