ES-ACV-F518-F1518

Classic Series Basic Valves

Job Name

Contractor

Job Location

Approval

Engineer

Contractors P.O. No.

Approval

Representative

F518 / F1518

F518 (Globe)

Full Port Ductile Iron

Dual Chamber Basic Valve with
Mechanical Check Feature

F1518 (Angle)
L

The Watts ACV Models F518 and F1518 are full port, dual
chamber basic valves that incorporate a two-piece telescoping
disc and diaphragm assembly. This assembly is the only moving
part within the valve, allowing it to open or close as commanded
by the pilot control system. The lower portion of this two-piece
assembly is a mechanical check feature, which acts independent of diaphragm position or pilot control system, and provides
immediate check action when flow ceases.

E
F
G

A
B
C

When pressure is applied to the upper diaphragm chamber and

released from the lower diaphragm chamber, the valve travels
to a closed position. When pressure is applied to the lower diaphragm chamber and released from the upper diaphragm chamber the valve travels to a full open position.

Model F518: Globe Pattern Dual Chamber Basic Valve with

Mechanical Check Feature.
Model F1518: Angle Pattern Dual Chamber Basic Valve with
Mechanical Check Feature.

Dimensions
Valve Size

Globe
Thread
A

Globe 150# Globe 300#

B

Cover To
Center
D

Angle
Thread
E

Angle 150# Angle 300#

F

Angle
Thread
H

Angle 150# Angle 300# Port Size Port Size Port Size Port Size
I

Shipping
Weights*

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm

in.

mm in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs.

50

938

238

938

238

10

254

638

162

102

102

414

108

102

102

414

108

12

13

12

13

14

14

40

18

212

65

11

279

11

279 1158 295

812

216

512

140

512

140 51316 148

102

102 4516 110

12

13

12

13

38

10

14

70

32

80

1012 267

12

305 1314 337

834

222

514

133

534

146

618

156

514

133

534

146

618

156

12

13

12

13

38

10

14

105

48

100

15

381 1558 397 1014 260

634

171

718

181

634

171

718

181

12

13

12

13

38

10

14

230

104

150

20

508

356

812

216

878

225

812

216

878

225

12

13

12

13

12

13

12

13

375

170

200

2538 645 2638 670 1912 495

11

279 1112 292

11

279 1112 292

12

13

25

12

13

34

19

800

363

10

250

2934 756 3118 791 2212 572

1478 378 1558 397

25

25

25

34

19 1100 499

21

533

14

12

300

34

864 3512 902 2434 629

14

350

39

991 4012 1029 26

16

400

1478 378 1558 397

17

432 1734 451

17

432 1734 451

kgs.

25

25

25

25 1720 780

660

25

25

25

25 2600 1179

4138 1051 4312 1105 3012 775

25

25

25

25 3300 1497
*Estimated in lbs.

Standard Materials

Operating Pressure

Body & Cover:

Ductile Iron ASTM A536
Coating: NSF Listed Fusion Bonded Epoxy Lined and
Coated
Trim: 316 Stainless Steel 2" 8" (50 200mm)
ASTM B62 Bronze 10" 16" (250 400mm)
(Stainless Steel Optional)
Elastomers: Buna-N (standard)
EPDM (optional)
Viton (optional)
Stem, Nut & Spring: Stainless Steel

Threaded = 400psi (27.6 bar)

150 Flanged = 250psi (17.2 bar)
300 Flanged = 400psi (27.6 bar)

Operating Temperature
Buna-N: 160F (71C) Maximum
EPDM: 300F (140C) Maximum
Viton: 250F (121C) Maximum

Viton is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers.

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.

F518
F100 / F1518
F1100 Full Port Ductile Iron Dual
SingleChamber
ChamberBasic
BasicValve
Valve
with Mechanical Check Feature
Flow Data - ACV F518 (Globe) / F1518 (Angle)
Valve Size - Inches
Maximum Continuous
Flow Rate Gpm (Water)
Maximum Intermittent
Flow Rate Gpm (Water)
CV Factor GPM (Globe)
CV Factor GPM (Angle)

2-1/2

10

12

14

16

208

300

460

800

1800

3100

4900

7000

8500

11000

260

370

570

1000

2300

3900

6000

8600

10500

14000

55

75

125

220

460

775

1200

1730

2100

2800

66

99

170

280

650

1100

1600

2500

3060

4210

Estimated

12
14
16

10

12
14
16

10

Globe

/2

Angle

2-1

Headloss

2-1
/2

Maximum continuous flow based on velocity of 20 ft. per second.

Maximum intermittent flow based on velocity of 25 ft. per second.
The Cv Factor of a value is the flow rate in US GPM at 60F that will cause a 1psi drop in pressure.
The factors stated are based upon a fully open valve.
Cv factor can be used in the following equations to determine Flow (Q) and Pressure Drop (P):
Q (Flow) = CvP
P (Pressure Drop) = (Q/Cv)2

100
80
60

40
30

Pressure Drop (psi)

20

10
8
6
4
3
2

8 10

20

40

60 80 100

200

500

1000

2000

5000

10000

20000

Flow Rate - Gallons per minute (Water)

Valve Cover Chamber Capacity

Valve Size - Inches

2-1/2

fluid oz.

10

10

22

70

U.S. Gal

10

12

14

16

1-1/4

2-1/2

6-1/2

9-1/2

Valve Travel
Valve Size - Inches

2-1/2

10

12

14

16

Travel - Inches

1/2

5/8

3/4

1-1/2

2-1/2

3-1/2

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