Ball Valve with Extensions for Manifold
All section shut-off and mainline isolation valves shall be an Amico Alert-1 Series. The Valve shall be a 3 piece ball-type design with a bronze body and chrome-plated brass ball for size 3/4”. Seats shall be Teflon (TFE) and seals shall be Viton. A blow-out proof stem shall be used and the valve shall have a maximum pressure rating of 600 psi [4,137 kPa]. Valves shall be operated by a lever-type handle requiring only a quarter turn from a fully open position to a fully closed position. Ball valves shall be equipped with a type “K” washed and degreased copper pipe stub extension on the outlet side and a 1/2” MNPT connection at the inlet side of the valve to facilitate installation. Valves shall be designed in such a manner that it can be “swung-out” during installation to prevent damage due to heat transfer during the brazing operation. Each valve assembly shall be washed and degreased for medical gas service. Pipe stub extensions shall be capped at both ends. The valve shall be supplied in a sealed plastic bag to prevent contamination prior to installation. Amico products comply with NFPA-99, CSA Z7396.1, and CSA Z305.1.