Fire Hydrants - 5 1/4` American-Darling B-84-B-5 Brochure

AMERICAN FLOW CONTROL 5 1/4” B-84-B-5FIRE HYDRANTFully complies with ANSI/AWWA C502 and is available Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Approved by FM Approvals in applicable configurations.LOWER BARRELThe ductile iron lower barrel provides extra strength against traffic impact damage.BASE BOLTS AND NUTSAre stainless steel for corrosion resistance.HYDRANT SEATConstructed of bronze, with near vertical machined seating surface with two drain ports. HYDRANT VALVEConsists of an epoxy-coated iron valve top and bottom. Hydrant valve rubber constructed of EPDM rubber. Valve has a near vertical seat taper to minimize entrapment of debris while sealing against an all-bronze hydrant seat. Spherical design provides minimal flow loss.NOZZLESPatented design allows field replacement of damaged nozzles in minutes by one person. Uses no pins or set screws that can become dislodged or lost.UPPER BARRELDuctile iron with markings identifying size, model and year of manufacture.TRAFFIC FEATUREUpper barrel is connected to lower barrel with breakable traffic flange and eight bolts and nuts. This feature allows 360° rotation of upper nozzle section.STAINLESS STEEL HYDRANT SPRINGAssures quick drain closure and allows throttling.EPOXY PRIMER AND POLYURETHANE COATING SYSTEMUpper barrel is provided with an e-coat primer and a two-part polyurethane top coat for improved durability, color and gloss retention.DRAIN LEVERRugged bronze lever performs dual function as carrier for drain lever pads and as wrench to remove working parts.HYDRANT DRAIN RINGSecurely held between barrel and base flange, provides bronze-to-bronze threaded connection for hydrant seat. Serves as four noncorrosive multiport drain channels.BASESpherical-shaped base has no projections or cavities to obstruct flow. Base is epoxy-coated ductile iron.WEATHER COVERThe word “OPEN” and an arrow show direction to turn the operating nut. The rubber weather shield helps prevent water and debris from entering the housing area.HOUSING AND HOUSING COVERRetain operating nut and thrust washer. Rugged construction helps withstand operating forces.THRUST WASHERTakes upward thrust when opening hydrant valve and reduces operating torque. HYDRANT RODFurnished in two sections of high-tensile steel. Upper section has bronze sleeve where it passes through housing O-rings. Upper and lower sections are connected by gray iron coupling using stainless steel pins.TOP TRAVEL STOP NUTProvides a positive limit to main rod travel. Eliminates contact of valve bottom with interior of base, thereby protecting coating. ONE-PIECE BRONZE OPERATING NUTHas a removable pipe plug to allow lubrication of operating threads.CONSTRUCTIONEXPLODED DRAWINGS5 1/4” B-84-B-5 FIRE HYDRANTREF NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION MATERIAL 84-1 1 Operating Nut Bronze 84-2-1 2 Cover O-ring Buna-N 84-2-2 2 Housing O-ring Buna-N 84-4-4 1 Thrust Washer Nylatron 84-5-3 1 Pipe Plug Stainless Steel 84-7-7 1 Weather Cover Gray Iron84-9 1 Housing Cover Gray Iron 84-11-2 4 Housing Cover Cap Screw Plated Steel 84-13 1 Housing Cover Gasket Fiber 84-14 1 Housing Gasket Rubber 84-15 1 Housing Ductile Iron 84-16 6 Housing Bolt and Nut Plated Steel 84-18-60 1 Upper Barrel Ductile Iron 84-19-SR 1 Lower Barrel Ductile Iron 84-20-60 2 Hose Nozzle Bronze 84-20-61 2 Hose Nozzle Seal Buna-N 84-20-62 2 Hose Nozzle Retainer Ductile Iron84-20-63 2 Hose Nozzle Retainer Washer Teflon 84-21 2 Hose Cap Gray Iron 84-22 2 Hose Cap Gasket Rubber 84-23-1 1 Hose Cap Chain Steel 84-23-2 3 S-Hook Steel 84-23-18 1 Pumper Cap Chain Steel 84-25-60 1 Pumper Nozzle Bronze84-25-60-ST 1 Storz Nozzle Bronze/Aluminum 84-25-61 1 Pumper Nozzle Seal Buna-N 84-25-62 1 Pumper Nozzle Retainer Ductile Iron84-25-63 1 Pumper Nozzle Retainer Washer Teflon 84-26 1 Pumper Cap Gray Iron84-26-ST 1 Storz Nozzle Cap Aluminum 84-27 1 Pumper Cap Gasket Rubber84-27-ST 1 Storz Cap Gasket Rubber 84-29-13 1 Barrel Flange Ductile Iron84-29-13B 1 Base Flange Ductile Iron 84-29-14 2 Snap Ring Stainless Steel 84-29-30 1 Rod Coupling Gray Iron 84-29-31 2 Coupling & Clip Pins Stainless Steel 84-29-45 1 2-Piece Breakable Flange Gray Iron 84-30-03 1 Hydrant Spring Stainless Steel 84-30-04 1 Spring Plate Stainless Steel 84-30-06 1 Travel Stop Nut Bronze 84-30-07 1 Spring Plate Pin Stainless Steel 84-30-11 1 Upper Hydrant Rod Steel 84-30-12 1 Lower Hydrant Rod Steel 84-31 1 Drain Lever Bronze 84-35-02 1 Hydrant Seat Bronze 84-36-1 2 Seat O-ring Buna-N 84-37 1 Drain Ring Bronze 84-38 2 Drain Ring Gasket Composition Rubber 84-38-1 1 Barrel Gasket Rubber 84-39 8 Base Bolt and Nut Stainless Steel 84-39-9 8 Barrel Bolt and Nut Plated Steel 84-40 1 Hydrant Valve Top Gray Iron 84-40-4 1 Clevis & Clip Pin Stainless Steel 84-41 1 Hydrant Valve EPDM Rubber 84-42 1 Hydrant Valve Bottom Ductile Iron 84-46-2 1 Flanged Base Ductile Iron 84-46-5 1 Mechanical Joint Base Ductile Iron 84-46-TY 1 Tyton Base Ductile Iron 84-144 1 Weather Shield Rubber 84-145 1 Rod Sleeve Bronze 84-146 2 Sleeve O-ring Buna-NPARTS LIST NOTES1. Size and shape of nut on operating nut and cap, threading on nozzles and caps, and the direction of opening made to specifications.2. Cap chains are not furnished unless specified.3. Gray cast iron parts are ASTM A126 Class B.4. Working pressure 250 psig, test pressure 500 psig.5. Hydrant conforms to ANSI/AWWA C502 standard.6. Upper barrel can be rotated 360°.7. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Approved by FM Approvals in allowable configurations.8. Base is ductile iron.9. Nominal turns to open is 19-1/2. AMERICAN Flow Control strongly recommends that you follow routine maintenance on fire hydrants as outlined in AWWA Manual M-17 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 system 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 damage to the hydrant main valve. Under most operating conditions AMERICAN Flow Control recommends semi-annual lubrication and inspection of fire hydrants.FEATURESBENEFITSSPECIFICATIONS5-1/4” B-84-B-5 Standard Features:• Upper barrel is furnished with an E-coat primer and a two-part polyurethane top coat for durability, gloss and color retention• Ductile iron upper barrel, lower barrel, base and housing• Easy 360° rotation of nozzle section• 250 psig rated working pressure• Shell tested at 500 psig• Lubrication chamber • Stainless steel bolting below grade • Bronze-to-bronze seating • Short, lightweight disassembly wrench • Travel stop nut located in top of hydrant • Positive compression, fast-closing drainsAMERICAN Flow Control’s American-Darling 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5 hydrant incorporates more than 100 years of experience in design, manufacture and field experience. This means dependable and efficient operation when needed.Introduced in 1984, the 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5 hydrant is rated at 250 psig and is seat tested at 500 psig. This hydrant meets or exceeds all requirements of ANSI/AWWA C502 for dry-barrel hydrants. The 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5 is manufactured with the features you expect from a high-quality fire hydrant. The all-bronze seat and drain ring ensure that the 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5 hydrant is easily repaired by just one person.Optional UL-FMIn applicable configurations, the 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5 hydrant is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Approved by FM Approvals. Both Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and FM Approvals require that we consistently manufacture and test our hydrants in full compliance with their stringent standards. Our facilities are subject to periodic inspections to ensure we are in compliance with their standards.Spring-Loaded Multiport DrainsTwo port drains and four drain outlets are standard features on the 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5. The stainless steel rod spring helps assure drains close after approximately three turns of the operating nut. This important feature helps prevent washouts and erosion.Near Vertical Hydrant ValveMinimal taper on the 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5 hydrant valve helps prevent entrapment of debris in the hydrant seating area. Lubrication ChamberSeals operating threads from water and debris. Proper maintenance is required.Top Travel Stop NutHelps prevent stem buckling and damage to bronze components that may occur if excessive torque is applied in the full open position.Fire hydrants shall meet or exceed ANSI/AWWA C502, latest revision. Rated working pressure shall be 250 psig, test pressure shall be 500 psig and hydrants shall include the following specific design criteria: The main valve closure shall be of the compression type. Traffic feature to be designed for easy 360° rotation of nozzle section during field installation.The main valve opening shall not be less than 5-1/4 in. and be designed so that removal of all working parts can be accomplished without excavating. The hydrant valve shall be constructed of EPDM rubber and have a vertical taper of 20° or less. The bronze seat shall be threaded into a bronze drain ring. The draining system of the hydrant shall be bronze and positively activated by the main operating rod. Hydrant drains shall close completely after no more than three turns of the operating nut. There shall be a minimum of two internal ports and four outlets to the exterior of the hydrant. Drain shutoff to be by direct compression closure. Sliding drains are not permitted.Hydrant barrels shall be made of ductile iron. Nozzles shall be retained by collars. Threaded-in nozzles and nozzles using set screws, are not allowed.Hydrant upper barrel shall be factory coated with Electrodeposition (E-coat) epoxy primer and catalyzed two-part polyurethane top coating. Base shall be coated with fusion-bonded epoxy. All bolting below grade shall be 304 stainless steel.Friction loss not to exceed 3.0 psig at 1000 gpm through 4-1/2 in. pumper nozzle. Hydrants shall be equal to AMERICAN Flow Control’s American-Darling 5-1/4 in. B-84-B-5.5 1/4” B-84-B-5 FIRE HYDRANTAMERICAN Flow ControlP.O. Box 2727Birmingham, AL 35202-2727Phone: 800-326-8051Fax: 800-610-3569Email: afcsales@american-usa.comWaterous Company125 Hardman Avenue SouthSouth St. Paul, MN 55075-1191Phone: 888-266-3686Fax: 800-601-2809Email: afcsales@american-usa.comWWW.AMERICAN-USA.COMDistributed By:Product literature may become outdated. 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