American Flow Control B-84-B-5 User manual
PRODUCT MANUALPRODUCT MANUAL
5-1/4” B-84-B-55-1/4” B-84-B-5
FIRE HYDRANTFIRE HYDRANT
INDEX
INDEX
AMERICAN - DARLING AMERICAN - DARLING 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 FIRE HYDRANT5-1/4” B-84-B-5 FIRE HYDRANT
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INTRODUCTION AND HISTORYINTRODUCTION AND HISTORY..................................................................................................................................... 1B-2..................................................................................................................................... 1B-2
ORDERINGORDERING
Dimensions: Dimensions:
Overall Overall Hydrant.......Hydrant........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............ 1B-31B-3
Optional Optional Bases.........Bases.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1B-4..........1B-4
Operating Operating Nut Nut Sizes........Sizes........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ...... 1B-5, 1B-5, 1B-61B-6
Weights....Weights.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........ 1B-71B-7
Friction Friction Loss...........Loss.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1B-8..1B-8
Submittal Submittal Sheet........Sheet................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........... 1B-91B-9
INSTALLAINSTALLATION AND TION AND TESTINGTESTING
Installation..........................................................................................................................................................1B-10 Installation..........................................................................................................................................................1B-10
TTesting..esting............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .......... 1B-11, 1B-11, 1B-121B-12
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCEOPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Operation Operation and and Maintenance........Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .. 1B-12, 1B-12, 1B-131B-13
TroubleshootTroubleshooting ing Guide........Guide.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......... 1B-14, 1B-14, 1B-151B-15
REPAIRSREPAIRS
Parts Parts List.........List.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....... 1B-16, 1B-16, 1B-17, 1B-17, 1B-181B-18
Spare Spare Parts........Parts.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .... 1B-181B-18
Repair Repair Instructions....Instructions...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ........ 1B-19, 1B-19, 1B-201B-20
Trafc Trafc Damage Damage Repair.............Repair....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......... 1B-211B-21
Nozzle Nozzle Replacement.....Replacement...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1B-22....1B-22
Mechanically Mechanically Attached Attached Nozzles........Nozzles................................................................................................................................................................................... ....... 1B-23, 1B-23, 1B-241B-24
EXTENDINGEXTENDING
Extension Extension Instructions.....Instructions.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1B-25..1B-25
SPECFICATIONSSPECFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................... 1B-26........................................................................................................................................................... 1B-26
AMERICAN Flow Control
AMERICAN Flow Control
AMERICAN-DAMERICAN-DARLING ARLING 5-1/4” B-84-B-55-1/4” B-84-B-5
FIRE FIRE HYDRANTHYDRANT
The American-Darling B-84-B-5The American-Darling B-84-B-5hydrant incorporateshydrant incorporates
over 100 years of experience in design, manufactureover 100 years of experience in design, manufacture
and eld experience. This means dependable andand eld experience. This means dependable and
efcient operation when needed.efcient operation when needed.
Introduced in 1984, theIntroduced in 1984, the B-84-B-5B-84-B-5hydrant is rated at 250hydrant is rated at 250
psig and is seat tested at psig and is seat tested at 500 psig. The hydrant meets or500 psig. The hydrant meets or
exceeds all requirements of ANSI/AWWA C502 for dryexceeds all requirements of ANSI/AWWA C502 for dry
barrel hydrants.barrel hydrants.
TheThe B-84-B-5B-84-B-5 hydrant has all the features you hydrant has all the features you
expect from a high quality re hydrant. The epoxyexpect from a high quality re hydrant. The epoxy
primer and polyurethane top coat system on externalprimer and polyurethane top coat system on external
surfaces of the upper barrel provide a durable, high-glosssurfaces of the upper barrel provide a durable, high-gloss
nish that will continue to look good for years withoutnish that will continue to look good for years without
repainting. The all bronze seat and bronze drain ringrepainting. The all bronze seat and bronze drain ring
assure that theassure that the B-84-B-5B-84-B-5 hydrant is easily repaired. hydrant is easily repaired.
Optional UL-FM in Allowable CongurationsOptional UL-FM in Allowable Congurations
TheThe B-84-B-5B-84-B-5 hydrant is Listed by Underwriters hydrant is Listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. as meeting their standard UL 246, latestLaboratories, Inc. as meeting their standard UL 246, latest
edition. FM Approvals has Approved theedition. FM Approvals has Approved the B-84-B-5B-84-B-5. Both. Both
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and FM Approvals requireFM Approvals require
that we consistently manufacture and test our hydrants inthat we consistently manufacture and test our hydrants in
compliance with their stringent requirements. Our facilicompliance with their stringent requirements. Our facili--
ties are subject to periodic inspections to assure we are inties are subject to periodic inspections to assure we are in
compliance with their standards.compliance with their standards.
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B-84B-5 DIMENSIONS
B-84B-5 DIMENSIONS
Depth ofDepth of
TrenchTrench
Length ofLength of
Lower RodLower Rod
22’ ’ --00””2211..5500””
22’ ’ --66””2277..5500””
33’ ’ --00””3333..5500””
33” ” --66””3399..5500””
44’ ’ --00””4455..5500””
44’ ’ --66””5511..5500””
55’ ’ --00””5577..5500””
55’ ’ --66””6633..5500””
66’ ’ --00””6699..5500””
66’ ’ --66””7755..5500””
77’ ’ --00””8811..5500””
77’ ’ --66””8877..5500””
88’ ’ --00””9933..5500””
88’ ’ --66””9999..5500””
99’ ’ --00””110055..5500””
99’ ’ --66””111111..5500””
1100’ ’ - - 00””111177..5500””
1100’ ’ --66””112233..5500””
1111’ ’ --00””112299..5500””
1111’ ’ --66””113355..5500””
1122’ ’ --00””114411..5500””
12’ 12’ -6” -6” 147.50”147.50”
1133’ ’ --00””115533..5500””
1133’ ’ --66””115599..5500””
1144’ ’ --00””116655..5500””
1144’ ’ --66””117711..5500””
1155’ ’ --00””117777..5500””
1155’ ’ --66””118833..5500””
1166’ ’ --00””118899..5500””
1166’ ’ --66””119955..5500””
1177’ ’ --00””220011..5500””
1177’ ’ --66””220077..5500””
1188’ ’ --00””221133..5500””
1188’ ’ --66””221199..5500””
1199’ ’ --00””222255..5500””
1199’ ’ --66””223311..5500””
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NOTES:NOTES:
1. Depth of trench is 1. Depth of trench is the nominal distance from ground line to the nominal distance from ground line to bottom of connecting pipe.bottom of connecting pipe.
2. Size and shape of nut on operating nut and cap, threading on nozzles and caps, and the direction of opening made to specications.2. Size and shape of nut on operating nut and cap, threading on nozzles and caps, and the direction of opening made to specications.
3. Cap chains are not 3. Cap chains are not furnished unless specied.furnished unless specied.
4. Working pressure 250 psig, test pressure 500 psig.4. Working pressure 250 psig, test pressure 500 psig.
5. Hydrant meets or exceeds the ANSI/AWWA C502 standard.5. Hydrant meets or exceeds the ANSI/AWWA C502 standard.
6. Upper barrel can be 6. Upper barrel can be rotated 360 degrees.rotated 360 degrees.
7. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Approved by FM Approvals at 200 psig in 7. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Approved by FM Approvals at 200 psig in allowable congurations.allowable congurations.
8. Certied to NSF/ANSI Standard 61-G.8. Certied to NSF/ANSI Standard 61-G.
B-84-B-5 DIMENSIONS, OPTIONAL BASES
B-84-B-5 DIMENSIONS, OPTIONAL BASES
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B-84-B-5 OPERATING NUT SIZES
B-84-B-5 OPERATING NUT SIZES
NOTES:NOTES:
1. Operating nut furnished L.H. opening (counterclockwise) or R.H. (clockwise)1. Operating nut furnished L.H. opening (counterclockwise) or R.H. (clockwise)
2. Cap nuts 1.125 high.2. Cap nuts 1.125 high.
Nut ShapeNut Shape American-DarlingAmerican-Darling
Nut No.Nut No. XXYY
Square “A”Square “A”
A-1 A-1 .750 .750 .812.812
A-2 A-2 .750 .750 .875.875
A-3 A-3 .812 .812 .875.875
A-8 A-8 .875 .875 .938.938
A-9 A-9 .875.875 1.0001.000
A-12 A-12 .938.938 1.0001.000
A-13 A-13 .938.938 1.0621.062
A-16A-16 1.0001.000 1.0621.062
A-17A-17 1.0621.062 1.1251.125
A-19A-19 1.1251.125 1.1881.188
A-23A-23 1.1881.188 1.1881.188
A-24A-24 1.1881.188 1.2501.250
A-38 A-38 .750 .750 .750.750
A-41A-41 1.1251.125 1.1251.125
Pentagon “B”Pentagon “B”
BB--2211..00000011..000000
BB--3311..00000011..006622
BB--5511..00662211..112255
BB--111111..11225511..118888
BB--112211..11225511..331122
BB--113311..11225511..337755
BB--118811..11888811..225500
BB--223311..22550011..225500
BB--224411..22550011..331122
BB--226611..22550011..337755
BB--227711..22550011..550000
BB--331111..33112211..337755
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SSqquuaarre e ““AA””PPeennttaaggoon n ““BB””HHeexxaaggoon n ““GG””TTrriiaanngglle e ““DD””
B-84-B-5 OPERATING NUT SIZES
B-84-B-5 OPERATING NUT SIZES
Nut ShapeNut Shape American-DarlingAmerican-Darling
Nut No.Nut No. XXYY
Pentagon “B”Pentagon “B”
BB--334411..33775511..443388
BB--335511..33775511..550000
BB--336611..33775511..775500
BB--441111..44338811..550000
BB--449911..55000011..556622
BB--550011..55000011..662255
BB--554411..55662211..662255
BB--669911..11225511..225500
BB--774411..33775511..337755
BB--7755..881122..887755
BB--776611..88112211..887755
Hexagon “C”Hexagon “C”
CC--1111..00662211..112255
CC--2211..11225511..118888
CC--5511..11888811..118888
CC--6611..11888811..225500
CC--8811..33112211..337755
CC--110011..33775511..443388
CC--115511..44338811..550000
CC--118811..55000011..550000
CC--222211..22550011..331122
CC--223311..00000011..000000
Triangle “D”Triangle “D”
DD--1111..33775511..337755
DD--2211..33775511..337755
DD--3311..77550011..881122
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B-84-B-5 WEIGHTS
B-84-B-5 WEIGHTS
WITH 6” MECHANICAL JOINT BASE AND ACCESSORIESWITH 6” MECHANICAL JOINT BASE AND ACCESSORIES
(GLAND, GASKET AND HARDWARE)(GLAND, GASKET AND HARDWARE)
TWO HOSE AND ONE PUMPER NOZZLETWO HOSE AND ONE PUMPER NOZZLE
TTRREENNCCH H DDEEPPTTHHWWEEIIGGHHT T ((LLBBSS))
33’’--00””330055
33’’--66””333355
44’’--00””335555
44’’--66””337755
55’’--00””339955
55’’--66””441155
66’’--00””443355
66’’--66””445555
77’’--00””447755
77’’--66””449955
88’’--00””551155
88’’--66””553355
99’’--00””555555
99””--66””557755
1100’’--00””559955
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Add or deduct 20 lbs for each 6 Add or deduct 20 lbs for each 6 in. variance in bury depth.in. variance in bury depth.
Add Add for:for: 4 in. Flanged base - 5 lbs4 in. Flanged base - 5 lbs
6 6 in. in. Flanged Flanged base base - - 30 30 lbslbs
Deduct Deduct forfor::TwTwo hose nozzles only - 25 o hose nozzles only - 25 lbslbs
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B-84-B-5 FRICTION LOSS CURVEB-84-B-5 FRICTION LOSS CURVE
FF
RR
II
CC
TT
II
OO
NN
LLOO
SS
SS
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PP
SS
II
GG
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FLOW (GPM)FLOW (GPM)
5-1/4" B-84-B-55-1/4" B-84-B-5
Hydrant Flow vs. Friction LossHydrant Flow vs. Friction Loss
Single 4-1/2”Single 4-1/2”
Pumper NozzlePumper Nozzle
Single 2-1/2”Single 2-1/2”
Hose NozzleHose Nozzle
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AMERICAN-DARLING 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 FIRE HYDRANTAMERICAN-DARLING 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 FIRE HYDRANT
SUBMITTAL SHEETSUBMITTAL SHEET
City City Specication: Specication: _____________________________ _____________________________ Quantity: Quantity: __________________________________________________________________
Direction Direction to to Open: Open: Left Left (C.C.W.) (C.C.W.) Right Right (C.W.)(C.W.)
Operating Operating Nut Nut Size: Size: ______________ ______________ Shape ___________ Shape ___________ American American Darling Darling No.No. (If Known(If Known) _______________) _______________
NozzlesNozzles
CCoonngguurraattiioonn: : ((CChheecck k OOnnee))PPuummppeer r NNoozzzzllee::HHoosse e NNoozzzzllee::
Two Two Hose, Hose, One One PumperPumper
Two Two HoseHose
Other Other
National National Std Std YYes es NoNo
Size Size ___ _______ _______ ___ __________
______ O. D. x ______ O. D. x TT.P.P.I..I.
_______ _______ ______ ____________ ______
American-Darling American-Darling ThreadThread (If Known)(If Known)
________ ________ _____ _____ ______ ______ ________________
National National Std Std YYes es NoNo
Size ___ ______ ______ ________Size ___ ______ ______ ________
_________ O.D. x _________ O.D. x TPITPI
________ ________ ________ ________ ______ ______ ____________
American -DarAmerican -Darling Thread (ling Thread (If KnownIf Known))
________ ________ ________ ________ ______ ______ ____________
Nozzle Nozzle Cap Cap Chains: Chains: YYes es NoNo
Depth of Trench:Depth of Trench:
Base Base Connection: Connection: (Check (Check One)One)
4” 4” MJ MJ 6” 6” MJ MJ 8” 8” MJ MJ 4” 4” Flanged Flanged 6” 6” Flanged Flanged 6” 6” TytonTyton
6” 6” Plain Plain End End with with Intergral Intergral MJ MJ Gland Gland 6” 6” VerVertical tical EntryEntry
Paint Color: ________ ___________ _____________________________________________Paint Color: ________ ___________ _____________________________________________
UL UL Listed, Listed, FM FM ApproveApproved: d: YYes es NoNo
Other Other Requirements: Requirements: (List)(List)
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American-Darling Valve & WaterousAmerican-Darling Valve & Waterous
A Division of AMERICANA Division of AMERICAN
NOTES:NOTES:
1. 1. Meets or exceeds requirements of ANSI/AMeets or exceeds requirements of ANSI/AWWA C502WWA C502, latest revision, with 250 psig , latest revision, with 250 psig rated working pressure.rated working pressure.
2. 2. May be furnished in congurations that are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and AMay be furnished in congurations that are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Approved by FM Approvalspproved by FM Approvals
with 200 psig rated working pressure.with 200 psig rated working pressure.
3. 3. Certied to Certied to NSF/ANSI NSF/ANSI Standard 61-G.Standard 61-G.
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B-84-B-5 INSTALLATIONB-84-B-5 INSTALLATION
InstallationInstallation
Receiving InspectionReceiving Inspection
On receipt, inspect for direction of opening, correctOn receipt, inspect for direction of opening, correct
nozzle threads and operating nuts and shipping damage.nozzle threads and operating nuts and shipping damage.
Report any problems to carrier, note on bill ofReport any problems to carrier, note on bill of
lading and have lading and have the driver sign your the driver sign your copycopy..
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
4.4.
5.5.
6.6.
When hydrants are received, they should be handledWhen hydrants are received, they should be handled
carefully to avoid breakage and damage to anges.carefully to avoid breakage and damage to anges.
Keep hydrants closed until they are installed. ProtectKeep hydrants closed until they are installed. Protect
stored hydrants from the elements.stored hydrants from the elements.
Before installation of hydrant, clean piping, baseBefore installation of hydrant, clean piping, base
and drain ring of hydrant of any rocks, sandand drain ring of hydrant of any rocks, sand
and/or foreign material. Check for loose bolts atand/or foreign material. Check for loose bolts at
base, ground line and cover. Tighten if neces-base, ground line and cover. Tighten if neces-
sary.sary.
Hydrants shall be located as shown or as directedHydrants shall be located as shown or as directed
and in a manner to provide complete accessibil-and in a manner to provide complete accessibil-
ity, and also in such a manner that the possibility ofity, and also in such a manner that the possibility of
damage from vehicles or injury to pedestrians will bedamage from vehicles or injury to pedestrians will be
minimized. Locate hydrants as detailed in AWWA M17minimized. Locate hydrants as detailed in AWWA M17
and/or in accordance with applicable re codes, theand/or in accordance with applicable re codes, the
requirements of local re authority, or the applicablerequirements of local re authority, or the applicable
municipal design standard.municipal design standard.
All All hydrants hydrants shall shall stand stand plumb plumb and and shall shall have have theirtheir
nozzles parallel with or at right angles to the curb, withnozzles parallel with or at right angles to the curb, with
the pumper nozzle facing the curb, except that hy-the pumper nozzle facing the curb, except that hy-
drants having two hose nozzles 90drants having two hose nozzles 90°°apart shall be setapart shall be set
with each nozzle facing the curb at the angle of 45with each nozzle facing the curb at the angle of 45°°..
Hydrants shall be set to the established grade, withHydrants shall be set to the established grade, with
nozzles at least 18 in. above the ground, as shown ornozzles at least 18 in. above the ground, as shown or
as directed by as directed by the engineer.the engineer.
It is recommended practice to install an auxiliaryIt is recommended practice to install an auxiliary
or secondary gate valve in the lateral between theor secondary gate valve in the lateral between the
hydrant and the main to permit inspection and repairhydrant and the main to permit inspection and repair
of the hydrant without shutting down mains. The useof the hydrant without shutting down mains. The use
of AMERICAN Flow Control Series 2500 Resilientof AMERICAN Flow Control Series 2500 Resilient
Wedge Gate Valves are recommended.Wedge Gate Valves are recommended.
On trafc hydrants,On trafc hydrants, surrounding soil must besurrounding soil must be
adequately compacted around the barrel to supportadequately compacted around the barrel to support
the lower barrel against transferring the force of athe lower barrel against transferring the force of a
vehicular impact to the base. If the soil is too sandyvehicular impact to the base. If the soil is too sandy
and will not support the loads, pour a concrete padand will not support the loads, pour a concrete pad
around the barrel at or near the ground line at leastaround the barrel at or near the ground line at least
6 inches thick and 36 inches in diameter for barrel6 inches thick and 36 inches in diameter for barrel
support.support.
This instruction is issued as a recommendation to the customer for the proper use of the AMERICAN FlowThis instruction is issued as a recommendation to the customer for the proper use of the AMERICAN Flow
Control manufactured re hydrants. AMERICAN recommends you follow the general Inspection and Installation guidelinesControl manufactured re hydrants. AMERICAN recommends you follow the general Inspection and Installation guidelines
outlined in AWWA Manualoutlined in AWWA Manual M17 for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire HydrantsM17 for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants and/or as recommended and/or as recommended
below.below. WARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containiWARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containing devicesng devices
such as valvsuch as valves and hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULes and hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUST IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or valve, can alsoINJURY OR DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or valve, can also
cause major damage to the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or cause major damage to the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or other attached equipmenother attached equipment.t.
Whenever a hydrant is set in soil that isWhenever a hydrant is set in soil that is
pervious, drainage shall be provided at the base of thepervious, drainage shall be provided at the base of the
hydrant by placing coarse gravel or crushed stonehydrant by placing coarse gravel or crushed stone
mixed with coarse sand, from the bottom of themixed with coarse sand, from the bottom of the
trench to at least 6 inches above the drain openingtrench to at least 6 inches above the drain opening
in the hydrant and to a distance of 1 foot aroundin the hydrant and to a distance of 1 foot around
the elbow.the elbow.
Whenever a hydrant is set in clay or otherWhenever a hydrant is set in clay or other
impervious soil, a drainage pit 2 feet in diameter and 3impervious soil, a drainage pit 2 feet in diameter and 3
feet deep shall be excavated below each hydrantfeet deep shall be excavated below each hydrant
and compactly lled with coarse gravel or crushedand compactly lled with coarse gravel or crushed
stone mixed with coarse sand under and aroundstone mixed with coarse sand under and around
the elbow of the hydrant and to a level of 6 inchesthe elbow of the hydrant and to a level of 6 inches
above the drain opening.above the drain opening.
Where there is a high ground water level or otherWhere there is a high ground water level or other
conditions which prevent the use of hydrants withconditions which prevent the use of hydrants with
drains, “non-draining” hydrants should be used.drains, “non-draining” hydrants should be used.
Hydrants of this type are provided with either aHydrants of this type are provided with either a
solid seat and/or plugged drains and are markedsolid seat and/or plugged drains and are marked
to pump after use. This is especially importantto pump after use. This is especially important
to avoid damage to the hydrant in areas whereto avoid damage to the hydrant in areas where
freezing temperatures are likely. Non-drainingfreezing temperatures are likely. Non-draining
hydrants should be checked upon installation andhydrants should be checked upon installation and
during semi-annual inspections to make sure theduring semi-annual inspections to make sure the
hydrant stays dry inside the lower and upper barrel.hydrant stays dry inside the lower and upper barrel.
Restrain hydrant movement with appropriate thrustRestrain hydrant movement with appropriate thrust
blocking or restrained joint to prevent pipe and/orblocking or restrained joint to prevent pipe and/or
joint separation. If a concrete thrust block ijoint separation. If a concrete thrust block is installed,s installed,
care should be taken to prevent blocking the hydrantcare should be taken to prevent blocking the hydrant
drains if they are to remain operable.drains if they are to remain operable.
When rst installed, the hydrant should be operWhen rst installed, the hydrant should be operatedated
from full closed to full open position and from full closed to full open position and back to makeback to make
sure no obstructions are present.sure no obstructions are present.
After After the the line, line, as as well well as as the the hydrant, hydrant, have have beenbeen
hydrostatically tested, the hydrant should be ushedhydrostatically tested, the hydrant should be ushed
and and checked for proper checked for proper drainage, if drainage, if applicable.applicable.
7.7.
8.8.
9.9.
10.10.
111.1.
12.12.
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AMERICAN AMERICAN Flow Flow Control Control recommends recommends you you follow follow the the General General Inspection Inspection and and Installation Installation Guidelines Guidelines outlined outlined in in AWWAWWAA
Manual M17 for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants and/or as recommended below. ANSI/AWWAManual M17 for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants and/or as recommended below. ANSI/AWWA
C502 permits dry barrel hydrants with unplugged drain outlets to have an allowable leakage of 5 uid oz/min (0.25 mL/s)C502 permits dry barrel hydrants with unplugged drain outlets to have an allowable leakage of 5 uid oz/min (0.25 mL/s)
through the drain valve. Therefore, the hydrant should not be opened at the same time that the water main is tested. Thethrough the drain valve. Therefore, the hydrant should not be opened at the same time that the water main is tested. The
auxiliary valve should be auxiliary valve should be closed during water main tests closed during water main tests (see ANSI/A(see ANSI/AWWA WWA C600). If it is C600). If it is necessary to test the necessary to test the hydrant and waterhydrant and water
main at the same main at the same time, the installer may elect to temporarily plug the time, the installer may elect to temporarily plug the drain outlets by installing a non-draining seat.drain outlets by installing a non-draining seat. WARNING:WARNING:
Special care should be taken Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containing devices such as valvesin the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containing devices such as valves
and hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ORand hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or valve, can also cause majorDEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or valve, can also cause major
damage to the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or damage to the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or other attached equipmenother attached equipment.t.After After the hydthe hydrant is installed and, whenrant is installed and, when
possible, before backlling (and after pressure testing the water main), the hydrant should be tested as follows:possible, before backlling (and after pressure testing the water main), the hydrant should be tested as follows:
Pressure Test at Main PressurePressure Test at Main Pressure
Pressure Test at Pressures Above Main PressurePressure Test at Pressures Above Main Pressure
WARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE CAN RESULT INWARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN
THE CAP BLOWING OFF, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.THE CAP BLOWING OFF, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE CAN RESULT INWARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN
THE CAP BLOWING OFF, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.THE CAP BLOWING OFF, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
Remove an outlet nozzle cap and open the hydrantRemove an outlet nozzle cap and open the hydrant
valve enough turns to close the drain. Allow thevalve enough turns to close the drain. Allow the
hydrant to ll until water is at the hydrant to ll until water is at the bottom of the outletbottom of the outlet
nozzle.nozzle.
Replace the outlet nozzle cap and leave it loose toReplace the outlet nozzle cap and leave it loose to
permit all air to escape.permit all air to escape.
After After all all air air has has escaped, escaped, tighten tighten the the outlet outlet nozzlenozzle
cap.cap.
Open the hydrant completely. (Opening the hydrantOpen the hydrant completely. (Opening the hydrant
fully before all the air has fully before all the air has escaped will compress theescaped will compress the
air and cause a safety hazard.)air and cause a safety hazard.)
Check for leakage at all joints and outlet nozzlesCheck for leakage at all joints and outlet nozzles..
If leakage is noted, safely repair or replace theIf leakage is noted, safely repair or replace the
necessary components or the entire hydrant usingnecessary components or the entire hydrant using
the instructions found in this the instructions found in this publication.publication.
Repeat the test Repeat the test until results are until results are satisfactorysatisfactory..
4.4.
5.5.
6.6.
7.7.
Connect a pressure test pump to one Connect a pressure test pump to one of the hydrant’sof the hydrant’s
outlet nozzles.outlet nozzles.
Open an outlet nozzle cap. Open the hydrant valve aOpen an outlet nozzle cap. Open the hydrant valve a
few turns. Allow the hydrant to ll until the water levelfew turns. Allow the hydrant to ll until the water level
is at the bottom of the outlet nozzle.is at the bottom of the outlet nozzle.
After all After all the air the air has escaped, tihas escaped, tighten the ghten the outlet nozzleoutlet nozzle
cap.cap.
Open the Open the hydrant completelyhydrant completely..
Close the auxiliary valve.Close the auxiliary valve.
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
4.4.
5.5.
Safely pump up to the test pressure but do notSafely pump up to the test pressure but do not
exceed exceed the rated worthe rated working pressure of king pressure of the hydrant orthe hydrant or
system components.system components.
Check for leakage at all joints and outlet nozCheck for leakage at all joints and outlet nozzles.zles.
Safely repair or replace hydrant, if necessary, usingSafely repair or replace hydrant, if necessary, using
the instructions found in this the instructions found in this publication.publication.
Repeat the test Repeat the test until results are until results are satisfactorysatisfactory..
Close the hydrant and relieve pressure. Open theClose the hydrant and relieve pressure. Open the
auxiliary valve.auxiliary valve.
6.6.
7.7.
8.8.
9.9.
10.10.
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WARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE CAN RESULT INWARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE CAN RESULT IN
THE CAP BLOWING OFF, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.THE CAP BLOWING OFF, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Drainage Test for Dry Barrel HydrantDrainage Test for Dry Barrel Hydrants (Draining Type)s (Draining Type)
1.1.
2.2.
After After testing testing and and backlling, backlling, the the hydrant hydrant shouldshould
be safely ushed and tested to be sure that it isbe safely ushed and tested to be sure that it is
bacteriologically safe before it is put bacteriologically safe before it is put into service.into service.
Tighten the outlet nozzle capsTighten the outlet nozzle caps so they will not be so they will not be
excessively tight, but tight enough to prevent theirexcessively tight, but tight enough to prevent their
removal by hand.removal by hand.
Clean the hydrant exterior to remove dirt accumu-Clean the hydrant exterior to remove dirt accumu-
lated during installation. Touch up any areas wherelated during installation. Touch up any areas where
factory coating was damaged during handling orfactory coating was damaged during handling or
installation. Use an appropriate top coating or installation. Use an appropriate top coating or contactcontact
factory for touch-up coatings.factory for touch-up coatings.
3.3.
If the hydrant fails the drainage test, replace andIf the hydrant fails the drainage test, replace and
tighten the nozzle cap, partially open the hydrant (1tighten the nozzle cap, partially open the hydrant (1
or 2-turns) with the outlet nozzle caps on to create aor 2-turns) with the outlet nozzle caps on to create a
pressure that will ush and clear the drain assembly.pressure that will ush and clear the drain assembly.
If this fails to restore proper drainage, then the drainIf this fails to restore proper drainage, then the drain
assembly should be removed and inspected. If theassembly should be removed and inspected. If the
drain assembly is clear, then the problem may be thatdrain assembly is clear, then the problem may be that
the drain outlets are plugged from outside the hydrant.the drain outlets are plugged from outside the hydrant.
Repair will require digging down around the Repair will require digging down around the outside ofoutside of
the hydrant and clearing the drain outlets.the hydrant and clearing the drain outlets.
4.4.1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
Following the pressure test, close the hydrantFollowing the pressure test, close the hydrant
main valve.main valve.
Carefully remove one outlet nozzle cap and place theCarefully remove one outlet nozzle cap and place the
palm of one hand over the palm of one hand over the outlet nozzle opening.outlet nozzle opening.
Drainage should be sufciently rapid to create aDrainage should be sufciently rapid to create a
noticeable suction.noticeable suction.
Placing a Hydrant Into ServicePlacing a Hydrant Into Service
OperationOperation
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
Check direction of opening as marked on the hydrantCheck direction of opening as marked on the hydrant
cover.cover.
To open, turn the operating nut until the main valveTo open, turn the operating nut until the main valve
is fully open and the travel stop nut limits furtheris fully open and the travel stop nut limits further
opening.opening. Do not force the hydrant in the openDo not force the hydrant in the open--
ing directioning directionbeyond fully-open as indicated bybeyond fully-open as indicated by
suddensuddenresistance to turningresistance to turning. If water does not. If water does not
ow when the hydrant is open, it is probably due toow when the hydrant is open, it is probably due to
a closed valve upstream from the hydrant. Alwaysa closed valve upstream from the hydrant. Always
open the hydrant completely, open the hydrant completely, never only partially. never only partially. AA
hydrant that is partially open will allow pressurizedhydrant that is partially open will allow pressurized
ow through the drain valve, which may wash awayow through the drain valve, which may wash away
the soil from the area surrounding the base, or thethe soil from the area surrounding the base, or the
partially open main valve may trap small stonespartially open main valve may trap small stones
or other debris between the valve seal andor other debris between the valve seal and seat.seat.
To close, turn the operating nut until the valveTo close, turn the operating nut until the valve
stops thestops the ow. ow. It is not necessary to close thisIt is not necessary to close this
style of hydrantstyle of hydrantwith great force.with great force. Once the ow Once the ow
has stopped, turn the operating nut in the openinghas stopped, turn the operating nut in the opening
direction about 1/4 turn to take the strain off the operatdirection about 1/4 turn to take the strain off the operat--
ing parts of the hydrant. If the hydrant does not shut offing parts of the hydrant. If the hydrant does not shut off
completely, do not attempt to force the hydrant tocompletely, do not attempt to force the hydrant to
close. Debris and small stones may be trapped inclose. Debris and small stones may be trapped in
the valve seat and may be preventing the hydrantthe valve seat and may be preventing the hydrant
from closing. Partially open and close the hydrantfrom closing. Partially open and close the hydrant
several times to help dislodge the several times to help dislodge the debris. If this doesdebris. If this does
not work, safely remove the hydrant operating rodnot work, safely remove the hydrant operating rod
assemblyassembly, remove the debris , remove the debris and repair as detailed inand repair as detailed in
subsequent sections of this manual.subsequent sections of this manual.
WARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSUREWARNING: FAILURE TO RELIEVE PRESSURE
CAN RESULT IN THE CAP BLOWING OFF,CAN RESULT IN THE CAP BLOWING OFF,
CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. MakeMake sure the sure the
auxiliary gate valve in the lateral between the mainauxiliary gate valve in the lateral between the main
and the hydrant is closed and that the hydrant is notand the hydrant is closed and that the hydrant is not
charged with pressure when removing caps.charged with pressure when removing caps.
4.4.
AMERICAN AMERICAN Flow Flow Control Control recommends recommends you you follow follow the the general general Inspection Inspection and and Installation Installation guidelines guidelines outlined outlined inin
AWWAWWA A Manual Manual M17M17for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants and/or as recommended below.for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants and/or as recommended below.
The thrust bearing hydrant requires a minimum of torque to operate.The thrust bearing hydrant requires a minimum of torque to operate. WARNING: Special care should be taken in theWARNING: Special care should be taken in the
installation, inspection and repair of pressure containing devices such as valves and hydrants. FAILURE TOinstallation, inspection and repair of pressure containing devices such as valves and hydrants. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CFOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEAAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. High pressurTH. High pressure ande and
water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or valve, can also cause major damage to the hydrant,water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or valve, can also cause major damage to the hydrant,
valve, water main, valve, water main, re hose, or other re hose, or other attached equipment.attached equipment. It is possible to damage the hydrant by It is possible to damage the hydrant by forcing it beyond itsforcing it beyond its
limits of travel with excess torque; therefore:limits of travel with excess torque; therefore:
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Inspection
Inspection
1.1.
2.2.
It is recommended that hydrants be inspected twiceIt is recommended that hydrants be inspected twice
per year to ensure their satisfactory operation. Afterper year to ensure their satisfactory operation. After
each use (especially in cold each use (especially in cold weather) hydrants shouldweather) hydrants should
be specically inspected for drainage.be specically inspected for drainage.
Routine inspection should cover the points outlinedRoutine inspection should cover the points outlined
in AWWin AWWA Manual M17 and include A Manual M17 and include (but not be (but not be limitedlimited
to) the following points:to) the following points:
a.a.
b.b.
c.c.
d.d.
External inspection of paint, caps, chains, etc.External inspection of paint, caps, chains, etc.
Checking trafcChecking trafctype hydrants for damage to thetype hydrants for damage to the
breakaway feature.breakaway feature.
Using a listening devicUsing a listening device to check the main valvee to check the main valve
for leakage.for leakage.
StaticaStatically testing the hydrant to look for leakage atlly testing the hydrant to look for leakage at
gaskets, caps, O-rings and drains.gaskets, caps, O-rings and drains.
Verifying the hydrant drains properly.Verifying the hydrant drains properly.
Cycling the hydrant from full open to full close.Cycling the hydrant from full open to full close.
Check for routine lubrication needs which includesCheck for routine lubrication needs which includes
but may not be but may not be limited to loss of lubricant, nozzlelimited to loss of lubricant, nozzle
caps and operating mechanism.caps and operating mechanism.
ee..
f.f.
gg..
At time At time of inspection, of inspection, ush the hydrant ush the hydrant to remove to remove anyany
foreign material from the hydrant and the lateral. Ifforeign material from the hydrant and the lateral. If
necessary, ush the drains by lling the hydrant andnecessary, ush the drains by lling the hydrant and
then cycling open the main valve two times to forcethen cycling open the main valve two times to force
water out of the drains under pressure. If the hydrantwater out of the drains under pressure. If the hydrant
is non-draining type, pump water out after ushing.is non-draining type, pump water out after ushing.
3.3.
MaintenanceMaintenance
Note: Where grease is Note: Where grease is specied, use an AMERICAN Flow Control recommendspecied, use an AMERICAN Flow Control recommended food grade grease.ed food grade grease.
1.1.
2.2.
If it is necessary to add lubricant, turn operating nutIf it is necessary to add lubricant, turn operating nut
back from tight closed position until it turns freely,back from tight closed position until it turns freely,
then remove pipe plug in top of operating nut andthen remove pipe plug in top of operating nut and
pump food grade grease into operating nut. DOpump food grade grease into operating nut. DO
NOT OVER PRESSURE LUBRICANT OR OVERFILLNOT OVER PRESSURE LUBRICANT OR OVERFILL
HYDRANT WITH LUBRICANT. FAILURE TOHYDRANT WITH LUBRICANT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULTFOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT
IN HARD OPERATION OF THE HYDRANIN HARD OPERATION OF THE HYDRANTT. SHOULD. SHOULD
HARD OPERATION OCCUR REFER TO “TROUBLEHARD OPERATION OCCUR REFER TO “TROUBLE
SHOOTING GUIDSHOOTING GUIDE” DETE” DETAILED IN THIS MAAILED IN THIS MANUANUAL.L.
Remove all nozzle caps, clean rust or corrosionRemove all nozzle caps, clean rust or corrosion
from threads of nozzles and caps, and replace capfrom threads of nozzles and caps, and replace cap
gaskets if necessary. Apply a light coat of grease togaskets if necessary. Apply a light coat of grease to
nozzle threads before replacing cap.nozzle threads before replacing cap.
3.3.
4.4.
Twice per year, open the hydrant completelyTwice per year, open the hydrant completely
and ush for several minutes. Open and close valveand ush for several minutes. Open and close valve
to make sure to make sure it works properly, and check for leaks.it works properly, and check for leaks.
Remove a cap and verify that the hydrant is drainingRemove a cap and verify that the hydrant is draining
properlyproperly. . After the main After the main valve is closed, the valve is closed, the waterwater
in the hydrant should drain in the hydrant should drain rapidlyrapidly. If it does not, . If it does not, thethe
drain ports may drain ports may be clogged. Tbe clogged. To clear drain o clear drain ports, installports, install
nozzle cap, and tighten until water tight, then opennozzle cap, and tighten until water tight, then open
hydrant two or three turns for several minutes. Thishydrant two or three turns for several minutes. This
will leave drain port partially open and permit waterwill leave drain port partially open and permit water
pressure to wash out the obstruction. If this methodpressure to wash out the obstruction. If this method
is unsuccessful, remove the operating rod assemblyis unsuccessful, remove the operating rod assembly
and clean the drain mechanism. If neither of aboveand clean the drain mechanism. If neither of above
methods permits water to drain, it indicates thatmethods permits water to drain, it indicates that
the drainage area around the hydrant base shouldthe drainage area around the hydrant base should
be rebuilt.be rebuilt.
AMERICAN Flow Control strongly recommends that you follow routine maintenance on re hydrants as outlinedAMERICAN Flow Control strongly recommends that you follow routine maintenance on re hydrants as outlined
in AWWA Manual M17 for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants. The ease of operation andin AWWA Manual M17 for Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants. The ease of operation and
the frequency of repair depends on the condition of the water the frequency of repair depends on the condition of the water system and the maintenance given. Dirt, gravel andsystem and the maintenance given. Dirt, gravel and
other foreign material in the hydrant may prevent it from closing or draining properly, which may result in damageother foreign material in the hydrant may prevent it from closing or draining properly, which may result in damage
to the hydrant main valve. Under most operating conditions, AMERICAN Flow Control recommends semi-annualto the hydrant main valve. Under most operating conditions, AMERICAN Flow Control recommends semi-annual
lubrication and inspection of re hydrants.lubrication and inspection of re hydrants.
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ProblemProblem SolutionSolution
1. 1. Operating Operating nut nut turns turns freely freely but but hydrant hydrant does not does not open.open.
2. Hydrant2. Hydrantwill not shut off or ground around hydrant iswill not shut off or ground around hydrant is
highly saturated.highly saturated.
3.3.External External leakage leakage is is noticednoticed around the operating nut.around the operating nut.
Inspect rod coupling for breakage and ensure Inspect rod coupling for breakage and ensure rod pin isrod pin is
properly installed.properly installed.
Close hydrant and remove nozzle cap. Check witClose hydrant and remove nozzle cap. Check withh
listening device to determine if water is passing by mainlistening device to determine if water is passing by main
valve. If it is determined that the main valve is leaking,valve. If it is determined that the main valve is leaking,
try the following:try the following:
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
Flush hydrant in fully open position (watch to seeFlush hydrant in fully open position (watch to see
if rocks or other foreign objects ush out of theif rocks or other foreign objects ush out of the
barrel).barrel).
After After usushing for several minutes, shut off thehing for several minutes, shut off the
hydrant. Watch forhydrant. Watch for several minutes to see if owseveral minutes to see if ow
stops. Place hand over open hose nozzle; suctionstops. Place hand over open hose nozzle; suction
should be felt, indicating hydrant is no longer leakshould be felt, indicating hydrant is no longer leak--
ing and drains are ing and drains are working properlyworking properly..
If ushing does not solve the problem, it wouldIf ushing does not solve the problem, it would
indicate that something is trapped or has cut theindicate that something is trapped or has cut the
main valve rubber. Safely follow the seat removalmain valve rubber. Safely follow the seat removal
instructions to replace the valve. Check threads oninstructions to replace the valve. Check threads on
bronze seat to be sure that it is not damaged. Ifbronze seat to be sure that it is not damaged. If
threads appear worn or bent, replace the bronzethreads appear worn or bent, replace the bronze
seat.seat.
If replacing theIf replacing the valve does not stop the leakage, valve does not stop the leakage,
bolting at the hydrant shoe may be loose or thebolting at the hydrant shoe may be loose or the
base gasket is damaged. The hydrant must bebase gasket is damaged. The hydrant must be
excavated to make the excavated to make the repair.repair.
a.a.
b.b.
c.c.
d.d.
WARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containingWARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containing
devices sdevices such as valveuch as valves and hydrantss and hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESUL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT INT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant orSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or
valve, can also cause major damage to valve, can also cause major damage to the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or other attached equipment.the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or other attached equipment.
This indicates that O-rings are cut or missing. ReplaceThis indicates that O-rings are cut or missing. Replace
o-rings as referenced in the disassembly and repairo-rings as referenced in the disassembly and repair
instructions.instructions.
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4. 4. Operating Operating nut nut is is extremely extremely hard hard to to turn.turn.
5. 5. Water Water is is dripping dripping around around nozzles.nozzles.
6.6.Hydrant Hydrant will will not not drain drain properlyproperly..
Try to turn the operating nut. If the nut turns, carefullyTry to turn the operating nut. If the nut turns, carefully
turn theturn thenut back from a nut back from a tight closed position until it turnstight closed position until it turns
freely. Remove the pipe plug in the top of the operatingfreely. Remove the pipe plug in the top of the operating
nut. If necessary, add food grade grease to the operat-nut. If necessary, add food grade grease to the operat-
ing nut. DO NOT OVERPRESSURE THE LUBRICANTing nut. DO NOT OVERPRESSURE THE LUBRICANT
OR OVERFILL THE HYDRANT WITH LUBRICANT.OR OVERFILL THE HYDRANT WITH LUBRICANT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS MAYFAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS MAY
RESULT IN HARD OPERATION OF THE HYDRANT.RESULT IN HARD OPERATION OF THE HYDRANT.
ALALWAWAYS YS FULLFULLY Y OPEN AND OPEN AND CLOSE THE CLOSE THE HYDRANTHYDRANT
AFTER AFTER LUBRICALUBRICATING. TING. Replace Replace the the pipe pipe plug plug takingtaking
care to replace the thread sealant. The hydrant shouldcare to replace the thread sealant. The hydrant should
cycle freely. If this does not solve the problem, removecycle freely. If this does not solve the problem, remove
the operating nut. Verify the hydrant has not been overthe operating nut. Verify the hydrant has not been over
lubricated and inspect the threads of the operating nutlubricated and inspect the threads of the operating nut
and upper rod. Inspect the thrust washer to ensure it isand upper rod. Inspect the thrust washer to ensure it is
lubricated and is undamaged. Replace and/or lubricatelubricated and is undamaged. Replace and/or lubricate
the thrust washer if necessary. If this does not solve thethe thrust washer if necessary. If this does not solve the
problem, remove the hydrant seat and problem, remove the hydrant seat and ush thoroughly,ush thoroughly,
then reassemble.then reassemble.
Note: Where grease Note: Where grease is specied, use is specied, use an AMERICANan AMERICAN
FlowFlowControl recommended food grade grease.Control recommended food grade grease.
Close hydrant and remove nozzle cap. Replace capClose hydrant and remove nozzle cap. Replace cap
gasket. Check the nozzle to be sure it is properlygasket. Check the nozzle to be sure it is properly
installed.installed.
Check to be sure the water table has not risen too highCheck to be sure the water table has not risen too high
to allow for drainage. Flush hydrant to to allow for drainage. Flush hydrant to be sure drains arebe sure drains are
clear. Open hydrant slowly several turns whileclear. Open hydrant slowly several turns while
leaving caps rmly in place to ensure hydrant drains areleaving caps rmly in place to ensure hydrant drains are
clear. Close hydrant and repeat this procedure. Do thisclear. Close hydrant and repeat this procedure. Do this
slowly several times. If problem is not corrected,slowly several times. If problem is not corrected,
excavate the hydrant to see if concrete or otherexcavate the hydrant to see if concrete or other
materials have blocked the drain outlets.materials have blocked the drain outlets.
4.4.
5.5.
6.6.
ProblemProblem SolutionSolution
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8844--2200--661122HHoosse e NNoozzzzlle e OO--rriinng g SSeeaallBBuunna a NN
8844--2200--662222HHoosse e NNoozzzzlle e RReettaaiinneerrDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--2200--663322HHoosse e NNoozzzzlle e RReettaaiinneer r WWaasshheer r Teon Teon
8844--221122HHoosse e CCaappGGrraay y IIrroonn
8844--222222Hose Hose Cap Cap GasketGasket RubberRubber
8844--2233--111 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleeHHoosse e CCaap p CChhaaiinnSStteeeell
8844--2233--221 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleeS S HookHook SteelSteel
8844--2233--11881 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleePPuummppeer r CCaap p CChhaaiinnSStteeeell
8844--2255--66001 1 oor r 00PPuummppeer r NNoozzzzlleeBBrroonnzzee
8844--2255--66111 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleePPuummppeer r NNoozzzzlle e OO--rriinng g SSeeaallBBuunna a NN
8844--2255--66221 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleePPuummppeer r NNoozzzzlle e RReettaaiinneerrDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--2255--66331 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleePPuummppeer r NNoozzzzlle e RReettaaiinneer r WWaasshheer r Teon Teon
8844--22661 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleePPuummppeer r CCaappGGrraay y IIrroonn
8844--22771 1 PPeer r NNoozzzzlleePumper Pumper Cap Cap GasketGasket RubberRubber
8844--2299--113311BBaarrrreel l FFllaannggeeDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--2299--1133BB11BBaasse e FFllaannggeeDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--2299--114422SSnnaap p RRiinnggSSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell
8844--2299--330011RRood d CCoouupplliinnggEEppooxxy y CCooaatteed d GGrraay y IIrroonn
8844--2299--331122RRood d CCoouupplliinng g PPiin n aannd d CClliip p PPiinnSSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell
8844--2299--445511Breakable Breakable FlangeFlange Gray IronGray Iron
8844--3300--003311SSpprriinnggSSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell
8844--3300--004411SSpprriinng g PPllaatte e SSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell
8844--3300--006611TTrraavveel l SSttoop p NNuuttBBrroonnzzee
8844--3300--007711SSpprriinng g PPllaatte e PPiinnSSttaaiinnlleesss s SSrreeeell
8844--3300--111111UUppppeer r RRooddSStteeeell
8844--3300--112211Lower Lower RodRod SteelSteel
8844--331111DDrraaiin n LLeevveerrBBrroonnzzee
8844--3355--002211HHyyddrraannt t SSeeaattBBrroonnzzee
8844--3366--1122HHyyddrraannt t SSeeaat t OO--rriinnggBBuunna a NN
Page 1B-17Page 1B-17
AMERICAN
AMERICAN Flow ControlFlow Control American-DarliAmerican-Darling 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 ng 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 HydrantHydrant
B-84-B-5 PARTS LISTB-84-B-5 PARTS LIST
PPaarrt t NNoo..QQttyy..DDeessccrriippttiioonnMaterialMaterial
8844--337711DDrraaiin n RRiinnggBBrroonnzzee
8844--338822Drain Drain Ring Ring GasketGasket Composition RubberComposition Rubber
8844--3388--1111Barrel Barrel GasketGasket Composition RubberComposition Rubber
8844--339988BBaasse e BBoollt t aannd d NNuuttSSttaaiinnlleesss s SStteeeell
8844--3399--9988BBaarrrreel l BBoollt t aannd d NNuuttPPllaatteed d SStteeeell
8844--440011Valve Valve TopTop Gray IronGray Iron
8844--4400--4411Valve Valve TTop op Clevis Clevis and and Clip Clip PinPin Stainless SteelStainless Steel
8844--441111Hydrant Hydrant ValveValve EPDM RubberEPDM Rubber
8844--442211Valve Valve BottomBottom Ductile IronDuctile Iron
8844--4466--2211FFllaannggeed d BBaasseeDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--4466--22AA11Vertical Vertical Entry Entry BaseBase Ductile IronDuctile Iron
8844--4466--5511MMeecchhaanniiccaal l JJooiinnt t BBaasseeDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--4466--PPEE11MMeecchhaanniiccaal l JJooiinnt t PPllaaiin n EEnnd d BBaasseeDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--4466--TTYY11TTyyttoon n BBaasseeDDuuccttiille e IIrroonn
8844--11444411WWeeaatthheer r SShhiieellddRRuubbbbeer r
8844--11445511RRood d SSlleeeevveeBBrroonnzzee
8844--11446622SSlleeeevve e OO--rriinnggBBuunna a NN
8844--3366--1122HHyyddrraannt t SSeeaat t OO--rriinnggBBuunna a NN
NotesNotes
Spare PartsSpare Parts
Spare parts shall include the Spare parts shall include the following:following:
O-ring for housing, O-ring for housing cover, O-riO-ring for housing, O-ring for housing cover, O-ring for nozzles, barrel ange gasket, base ange ng for nozzles, barrel ange gasket, base ange gasket, main valve seatgasket, main valve seat
gasket or O-ring, hydrant valve and cap gaskets.gasket or O-ring, hydrant valve and cap gaskets.
For trafc model hydrants, also For trafc model hydrants, also include trafc repair kits.include trafc repair kits.
Page 1B-18Page 1B-18
1. 1. Size and shape of nut on operating nut and cap, threading on nozzles and caps, and the direction of openiSize and shape of nut on operating nut and cap, threading on nozzles and caps, and the direction of opening made tong made to
specications. specications.
2. 2. Cap chains are Cap chains are not furnished not furnished unless specied.unless specied.
3. 3. All gray iron is All gray iron is ASTM ASTM A126 Class B.A126 Class B.
4. 4. Working pressure Working pressure 250 psig. Factory tes250 psig. Factory test pressure 500 psig.t pressure 500 psig.
5. 5. Hydrant meets or exceeds the ANSI/AHydrant meets or exceeds the ANSI/AWWA WWA C502 standard.C502 standard.
6. 6. Certied to Certied to NSF/ANSNSF/ANSI Standard 61-I Standard 61-G.G.
7. 7. Upper barrel Upper barrel can be rcan be rotated 360otated 360°°..
8. 8. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and AListed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Approved by FM Approvals at 200 psig in allowable congurations.pproved by FM Approvals at 200 psig in allowable congurations.
9. 9. Nominal turns Nominal turns to open is to open is 19 1/2.19 1/2.
AMERICAN
AMERICAN Flow ControlFlow Control American-DarliAmerican-Darling 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 ng 5-1/4” B-84-B-5 HydrantHydrant
B-84-B-5 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSB-84-B-5 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Disassembling the HydrantDisassembling the Hydrant
Removing Internal PartsRemoving Internal Parts Directions for Removing Internal Parts of 5-1/4”Directions for Removing Internal Parts of 5-1/4”
B-84-B-5 HydrantsB-84-B-5 Hydrants
Shut off water line leading to hydrant making sureShut off water line leading to hydrant making sure
the hydrant is not under pressure.the hydrant is not under pressure. FAILURE TOFAILURE TO
FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINESFOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Partially open hydrant valve to relieve trapped Partially open hydrant valve to relieve trapped pressure.pressure.
Standing to tStanding to the side of the hydrant and away from thehe side of the hydrant and away from the
direction of the hydrant cap(s), loosen one of the hosedirection of the hydrant cap(s), loosen one of the hose
caps to relieve any pressure that may be present in thecaps to relieve any pressure that may be present in the
hydrant barrel. Close hydrant valve. From full open to hydrant barrel. Close hydrant valve. From full open to fullfull
close takes approximately 17 1/2 turns.close takes approximately 17 1/2 turns.
Remove hydrantRemove hydrant weather cover (84-7-7) with weatherweather cover (84-7-7) with weather
shield by removing two bolts and nuts (84-16).shield by removing two bolts and nuts (84-16).
Remove the fRemove the four housing cover cap screws our housing cover cap screws (84-1(84-11-2) on1-2) on
housing cover (84-9).housing cover (84-9).
Unscrew and remove operating nut (84-1) from upperUnscrew and remove operating nut (84-1) from upper
hydrant rod (84-30-11) together with housing cover (84-hydrant rod (84-30-11) together with housing cover (84-
9) and thrust washer (84-4-4).9) and thrust washer (84-4-4).
Use top of sUse top of seat wrench to unscrew and remove traveleat wrench to unscrew and remove travel
stop nut (84-30-06).stop nut (84-30-06).
Remove reRemove remaining housing bolts (84-16) then liftmaining housing bolts (84-16) then lift
out housing (84-15). Inspect O-rings and replace ifout housing (84-15). Inspect O-rings and replace if
necessary. Special care must be taken to avoidnecessary. Special care must be taken to avoid
damaging O-rings (84-2-2).damaging O-rings (84-2-2).
Place seatPlace seat wrench over upper hydrant rod (84-30-11)wrench over upper hydrant rod (84-30-11)
and turn to the left (counterclockwise) to unscrewand turn to the left (counterclockwise) to unscrew
bronze hydrant seat (84-35-02) and lift out hydrantbronze hydrant seat (84-35-02) and lift out hydrant
rod with completely assembled internal working partsrod with completely assembled internal working parts
attached, including hydrant seat, hydrant valve, drainattached, including hydrant seat, hydrant valve, drain
lever and seat O-rings.lever and seat O-rings.
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
4.4.
5.5.
6.6.
7.7.
8.8.
9.9.
Page 1B-19Page 1B-19
One person with hand tools and a lightweight seatOne person with hand tools and a lightweight seat
wrench can quickly remove all the working parts,wrench can quickly remove all the working parts,
including hydrant valve, drain lever and hydrant seat.including hydrant valve, drain lever and hydrant seat.
To repair, it is not necessary to excavate American-To repair, it is not necessary to excavate American-
Darling hydrants; merely remove the internal parts.Darling hydrants; merely remove the internal parts.
WARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containingWARNING: Special care should be taken in the installation, inspection and repair of pressure containing
devices sucdevices such as valves h as valves and hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULand hydrants. FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES CAN RESULT INT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant orSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. High pressure and water hammer, due to rapid opening or closing of a hydrant or
valve, can also cause major damage to valve, can also cause major damage to the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or other attached equipment.the hydrant, valve, water main, re hose, or other attached equipment.
NOTE: NOTE: When When a a supply supply of of gaskets and gaskets and O-ringsO-rings
are available, always install new ones whenare available, always install new ones when
reassembling the hydrant. Clean dirt from O- ringreassembling the hydrant. Clean dirt from O- ring
grooves.grooves.
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