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J-10 Swing Check Valve - Model “RCV” - 2” - 6”
Swing Check Valve Model RCV Standard & "Shotgun" Groove/Groove 2", 2 ½",65mm, 3", 4", 6" & 150mm Sizes
Description and Operation
Globe Model RCV Swing Check Valves feature a swing type clapper designed for use in fire sprinkler or other types of water piping systems that incorporate grooved connecting pipe ends. They are effectively used when it is necessary to permit water flow in one direction only, preventing flow in the reverse direction (non-return). Because the RCV incorpo- rates a spring-loaded clapper assembly, it may be installed in either the vertical or horizontal position. Most commonly, it is used with various configurations of fire department connections for fire sprinkler systems, by-pass connections, gravity pressure tank and, pump discharge in connections from public water supplies to automatic sprinkler systems, etc.
As an alternative to using an alarm check valve with a wet sprinkler system, an RCV Swing Check Valve may be used in a "Shotgun" arrangement whereby the valve is trimmed in a similar manner but utilizes an electric water flow switch and alarm bell instead of a water motor gong for fire notification.
The body of the Globe RCV Swing Check Valve is constructed of high tensile strength cast iron having considerable ductility to reduce damage in field handling. It meets the ASTM A126 Class B rating. The RCV clapper assembly is made of stainless steel and has an E.P.D.M. rubber facing. The RCV incorporates a special stainless steel spring assembly which allows its use in the downward flow direction. It effectively provides a leak tight seal against back pressures greater than one (1) psi.
Approvals
- cULus Listed
- FM Approved
- NYC - DOB MEA. 305-05-E
Technical Data
- Water Working Pressure Rating - 300 psi (20.7 Bars)
- Factory tested hydrostatically to 600 psi (41.4 Bars)
- Equivalent feet of pipe: 2" Valve = 7.2 feet, 2 1/2" Valve = 7.2 feet, 3" Valve = 7.2 feet, 4" Valve - 9.9 feet, 6" Valve = 16.1 feet
| Size | A | C | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | WEIGHT (lbs.) no trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | 1" | 4" | 3½" | 4½" | 6½" | ¼" | 1½" | 2 ¼" | 2½" | 4¾" | 4.5 |
| 2½" | 1¼" | 4½" | 4" | 5" | 7 | ¼" | 1½" | 2 ½" | 2¾ | 5½" | 8 |
| 65MM | 1¼" | 4½" | 4" | 5" | 7 | ¼" | 1½" | 2 ½" | 2¾ | 5½" | 8 |
| 3" | 1¼" | 5 | 4½" | 6" | 7¾" | ¼" | 2" | 3" | 3¾ | 6¾ | 12 |
| 4" | 2" | 6¼" | 4" | 6½" | 8½" | ¼" | 2½" | 3 ½" | 4¼" | 7½" | 17.5 |
| 6" | 2" | 8" | 5" | 8" | 10½" | ¼" | 3¼" | 4 ¼" | 5½" | 10" | 40.5 |
| 150MM | 2" | 8" | 5" | 8" | 10½" | ¼" | 3¼" | 4 ¼" | 5½" | 10" | 40.5 |
Cross Section
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| Item | Description | Mat'l | 2"P/N | 2½"P/N | 3"P/N | 4"P/N | 6"P/N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65MM | 150MM | ||||||
| 1 | Hinge Pin | Stainless Steel | 321521 | 321528 | 321535 | 321541 | 321549 |
| 2 | Torsion Spring |
Stainless Steel | 321523 | 321531 | 321531 | 321545 | 321554 |
| 3 | Machined Body | Cast Iron | 321501 | 321503 | 321505 | 321507 | 321509 |
| (DIN) | (321503-D) | (321509-D) | |||||
| 4 | 1/2" NPT Plug |
Cast Iron | 311003 | 311003 | 311003 | 311003 | 311003 |
| 5 | Seat Ring |
Brass | 321516 | 321530 | 321537 | 321543 | 321551 |
| 6 | Locknut |
Stainless Steel | 321556 | 321556 | 321556 | 321556 | 321556 |
| 7 | Nameplate |
Aluminum | 321558 | 321558 | 321558 | 321558 | 321558 |
| 8 | Clapper |
Stainless Steel | 321515 | 321527 | 321534 | 321540 | 321548 |
| 9 | Clapper Facing Disc |
EPDM | 321516 | 321529 | 321536 | 321542 | 321550 |
| 10 | Sealing Washer |
Hard Fiber | 321518 | 321518 | 321518 | 321518 | 321518 |
| 11 | Disc Retainer |
Stainless Steel | 321517 | 321517 | 321517 | 321544 | 321544 |
| 12 | Hex Head Bolt | Stainless Steel | 321519 | 321519 | 321555 | 321555 | 321559 |
"Shotgun" Trim Arrangement
| Size | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | 10" | 8¾" | 2¼" |
| 2½" | 11" | 9¼" | 2¼" |
| 65MM | 11" | 9¼" | 2¼" |
| 3" | 12" | 9½" | 2½" |
| 4" | 13½" | 10" | 3¼" |
| 6" | 14¼" | 10¾" | 4" |
| 150MM | 14¼" | 10¾" | 4" |
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| Item | Description | 2"(DIN 50) | 2½" | 66mm (76mm groove) | 3"(DIN 80) | 4"(DIN 100) | 6" | 150mm (165mm groove) | Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCV |
321526 | 321533 | 321533-D | 321539 | 321547 | 321557 | 321557-D | 1 |
| 2 | Angle Valve |
311614 (1") | 311615 (1¼") | 311615 (1¼") | 311615 (1¼") | 311617 (2") | 311617 (2") | 311617 (2") | 1 |
| 3 | Close Nipple |
310500 (1") | 310600 (1¼") | 310600 (1¼") | 310600 (1¼") | 310800 (2") | 310800 (2") | 310800 (2") | 1 |
| 4 | 1/4" Water Gauge |
300119 | 300119 | 300119 | 300119 | 300119 | 300119 | 300119 | 2 |
| 5 | 1/4" 3 Way Valve |
311683 | 311683 | 311683 | 311683 | 311683 | 311683 | 311683 | 2 |
| 6 | 1/4" Plug |
311001 | 311001 | 311001 | 311001 | 311001 | 311001 | 311001 | 2 |
| 7 | 1/4" Nipple |
311101 (1½") | 311102 (2") | 311102 (2") | 310102 (2") | 310103 (2½") | 310103 (2½") | 310103 (2½") | 1 |
| 8 | 1/4" x 5 1/2" Nipple | 310109 | 310109 | 310109 | 310109 | 310109 | 310109 | 310109 | 1 |
Ordering Information
When ordering, please specify the following.
- Quantity
- Model Number
- Standard or Shotgun Style
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Globe Product Warranty
Globe agrees to repair or replace any of its own manufactured products found to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment.
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Bulletin: RCV Last Revised: January 2010 Revision: 3