AMES A200 Specification Sheet

SPECIFICATION SHEET
A200 PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER
A200 3/4"
AMES MODEL A200 PRESSURE VACUUM
BREAKERS are designed to prevent backsiphonage of
contaminated water into a potable water supply.
The Model A200 is ideal for turf irrigation systems, indus-
trial process water systems and other continuous pressure
piping system applications where the water enters the equip-
ment at or below its flood rim. The disc float and check valve
are suitable for temperatures up to 140 degrees F. The
resilient seating float o-ring seal and check seat disc are
silicone rubber which is resistant to heat shock and chemical
attack.
Specifications:
Pressure Vacuum Breakers
A Pressure type anti-siphon vacuum breaker shall be in-
stalled where indicated on the plans to prevent the
backsiphonage of contaminated water. This assembly is not
to be used where there is a possibility that a backpressure
condition may develop. The assembly will incorporate an
acetal bonnet with a silicon rubber o-ring seal and silicone
rubber seat disc. The valve shall have replaceable seats.
Check Assembly shall be guided over its full stroke by "V"
notched guides.
The device shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Standard
1020, and shall be Ames Company Inc. Model A200
P.O. BOX 1387 1485 TANFORAN AVE.
Durable Bronze Body
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Silicone Seat Discs
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Replaceable Seat
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Test Cocks Designed for
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Easy Testing and Draining
Compact Design
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No Special Tools Required
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for Service
A200 1" - 2"
WOODLAND, CA 95776 (916) 666-2493 FAX (916) 666-3914
M83-06 7/97