3 / 4 ″ Copper Linesetters with Dual Check Valves

2026-11-03

This specification applies to copper linesetters with a dual check valve assembly , to be used by Central Alabama Water . This specification covers 5 / 8 ” x 3 / 4 ” copper linesetters . SERVICE CONDITIONS / DESIGN CRITERIA Copper linesetters furnished under this specification shall be new and unused in accordance with the chemical and mechanical requirements of ANSI / AWWA Standard C800 , latest revision . All fittings shall be stamped or embossed with a mark or name indicating that the product complies with NSF / ANSI Standard 61 , Annex G ( NSF 61 - G ) requirement for low - lead content [ NL ]. Copper linesetters shall use a ball type valve design suitable for positive shut off and have a rated working pressure of 175 psi . All brass used in the setting equipment must conform to requirements of AWWA C800 / ASTM B62 . The valves for the setting equipment will work smoothly without binding . Copper linesetters check valves shall be of the dual check , angle type , rated for a maximum of 175 psi . All brass used in the setting equipment must conform to requirements of AWWA C800 / ASTM B62 . 2 . 2 DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION Copper linesetters furnished under this bid shall be manufactured or assembled by the manufacturer and shall carry the company ’ s name or trademark permanently cast on the material . Copper linesetters shall be manufactured utilizing lead - free solder , tested for water tightness , and inlet and outlet tubing shall be no smaller than the nominal size of the meter unless otherwise noted . Copper linesetters , ¾ ”, are to have Compression Grip Nut Connections ( CTS inlet and CTS outlet ). Ball Valve Criteria The ball valve head is to be a tee design . The ball valve operating cap and tee head shall be permanently attached to the stem . The ball valve tee head shall be oriented so that the longitudinal axis of the head is in line with the flow when open and perpendicular when closed . The ball valve tee head shall be constructed such that the operator can visually determine when the valve is in the open or closed position . Check lugs shall be enclosed and positioned to line up the opening in the ball with the waterway through the valve body and to effectively block the waterway in the closed position . All stops shall fully open or close against the check lugs with a 90o rotation of the tee head . The ball valve shall have the direction of flow cast into the body , where applicable . The ball valve stem shall contain at least one o - ring to prevent external leakage . The ball valve brass ball shall have a fluorocarbon or Teflon coating approved for use in potable water and be seated by molded Buna - N or EPDM rubber seals . The ball valve throughway dimension of the brass ball shall be no smaller than the nominal size of the meter unless otherwise noted . The valve ball to stem connection shall be of solid design for optimum strength . The ball valve will be properly lubricated at the factory using a long - life lubricant recommended for potable water service . Check Valve Criteria The check valve shall be of the dual cartridge type and be full port . The dual checks shall operate independently of each other . The check valve will operate with either check removed .

Alabama

2026-03-27