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Model BFV-N Butterfly Valve

Grooved End

General Technical
Description Data
The Model BFV-N Grooved End But- Approvals
terfly Valves (Ref. Figure 1) are indi- UL and C-UL Listed
cating type valves designed for use in FM Approved
fire protection systems where a visual Listed by California State Fire Marshall
indication is required as to whether the under Listing No. 7770-1670:100
valve is open or closed. They are used,
for example, as system, sectional, and All laboratory listings and approvals are for
pump water control valves. They have indoor and outdoor use.
cut groove inlet and outlet connections Sizes
that are suitable for use with grooved 2-1/2 thru 10 Inch (DN65 thru DN250)
end pipe couplings that are listed and
approved for fire protection systems. Maximum Working Pressure
2-1/2 to 8 Inch (DN65 to DN200)
For applications requiring supervision 300 psi (20,7) bar
of the open position of the valve, the
10 Inch (DN250)
Gear Operators for the Model BFV-N 175 psi (12,0 bar)
Butterfly Valves are provided with
two sets of factory installed inter- Materials of Construction
nal switches each having SPDT con-
Body
tacts (Ref. Figure 3). The supervisory Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A395
switches transfer their electrical con-
tacts when there is movement from the Body Coating
valve’s normal open position during the Polyamide
first two revolutions of the handwheel. Disc
Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A395
NOTICE
Disc Seal
The Model BFV-N Grooved End But- Grade EPDM “E” encapsulated rubber
terfly Valves described herein must be conforming to ASTM D2000
installed and maintained in compliance
with this document, as well as with the Upper & Lower Stem
applicable standards of the National Type 416 Stainless Steel conforming to
Fire Protection Association, in addition ASTM 582
to the standards of any other authori- Lower Plug
ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do so PVC
may impair the performance of these
devices. Operator
Gear operator with iron housing
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.

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Nominal Nominal Installation Dimensions

Valve Pipe Weight
OD Inches (mm)
Sizes Lbs.
Inches Inches
(mm) A B C D E F G H (kg)
(DN)
2-1/2 2.88 3.85 11.94 3.25 5.67 5.90 5.82 2.13 22
0
(65) (73,0) (98,0) (303,3) (83,0) (144,0) (149,9) (147,8) (54,1) (10,0)
76,1mm 3.00 3.85 11.94 3.25 5.67 5.90 5.82 2.13 22
0
(65) (76,1) (98,0) (303,3) (83,0) (144,0) (149,9) (147,8) (54,1) (10,0)
3 3.50 3.85 12.48 3.54 5.94 5.90 5.82 2.13 23
0
(80) (88,9) (98,0) (317,0) (90,0) (150,9) (149,9) (147,8) (54,1) (10,4)
4 4.50 4.56 14.18 4.35 6.31 5.90 7.64 2.13 28
0
(100) (114,3) (116,0) (360,2) (110,0) (160,3) (149,9) (194,1) (54,1) (12,7)
5 5.56 5.86 15.17 4.84 7.32 5.90 7.64 2.13 31
0
(125) (141,3) (149,0) (385,3) (123,0) (185,9) (149,9) (194,1) (54,1) (14,1)
165,1mm — 5.86 17.54 5.93 8.62 5.90 7.64 2.13 0.67 41
(150) (165,1) (149,0) (445,5) (151,0) (218,9) (149,9) (194,1) (54,1) (17,0) (18,6)
6 6.63 5.86 17.54 5.93 8.62 5.90 7.64 2.13 0.67 41
(150) (168,3) (149,0) (445,5) (151,0) (218,9) (149,9) (194,1) (54,1) (17,0) (18,6)
8 8.63 5.26 19.42 6.87 9.80 9.80 7.91 2.13 5.86 53
(200) (219,1) (134,0) (493,3) (174,0) (248,9) (248,9) (200,9) (54,1) (148,8) (24,1)
10 10.75 6.29 24.03 9.17 11.61 18.00 9.49 3.03 7.41 88
(250) (273,1) (160,0) (610,4) (233,0) (294,9) (457,2) (241,0) (77,0) (188,2) (40,0)
INDICATOR
G F HANDWHEEL
FLAG 1/2" NPT
CONDUIT
CONNECTION

GEAR
OPERATOR E

BODY
B
D
DISC
H

A
FIGURE 1
MODEL BFV-N GROOVED END BUTTERFLY VALVE
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS

SUPERVISORY AUXILIARY
CONTACT RATING: SWITCH GND SWITCH
1/2A @ 125 VDC
1/4A @ 250 VDC SWITCH SHOWN SWITCH SHOWN
15.1A/12HP @ 125, 250 VAC WITH VALVE WITH VALVE
5A @ 125 VAC "L" FULL OPEN FULL OPEN
ORANGE

ORANGE
YELLOW

YELLOW

GREEN

VIOLET

BLUE
RED

+ BELL
END OF LINE PANEL
RESISTOR POWER +
- -

FIGURE 2
MODEL BFV-N BUTTERFLY VALVE
INTERNAL SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM WITH VALVE IN OPEN POSITION
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FLOW RATE IN LITRES PER MINUTE (LPM)

(1 GPM = 3,785 LPM)
300 400 600 1000 2000 4000 6000 10000 20000 40000
5.0
0,30
4.0

3.0 0,20

2.0
IN POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (PSI)

NOMINAL PRESSURE DROP IN BAR

0,10
NOMINAL PRESSURE DROP

(1 PSI = 0,06895 BAR)

0,08
65)

1.0

)
250
)

)
100

125

150

200
80)
DN

0,06
0.8
DN

DN
DN

DN

DN

DN
H(

0,05
(

H(
(

(
INC

CH

CH

CH

CH

CH
0.6

INC
0,04
3 IN

4 IN

5 IN

6 IN

8 IN
/2

0.5
2-1

10
0,03
0.4

0.3 0,02

0.2

0,01

0.1
60 100 200 400 600 1000 2000 4000 6000 10000 15000
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM)
GRAPH A
DN65 THROUGH DN250 MODEL BFV-N BUTTERFLY VALVE
NOMINAL PRESSURE DROP VERSUS FLOW

Installation NOTE: For outdoor applications with

internal supervisory switches, it is rec-
The Model BFV-N Grooved End Butter- ommended that wiring connections
fly Valves may be installed with flow in be made at a temperature above 15°F
either direction and can be positioned (-9°C), in order to insure sufficient flex-
either horizontally or vertically. ibility of the wire lead insulation.
C
A
The grooved end pipe couplings used
with the Model BFV-N must be listed or Stop OPEN
approved for fire protection service and
installed in accordance with the manu- Adjustment B

facturers instructions.
The Model BFV-N Butterfly Valve may
Procedure A
SHUT

be installed with any schedule of pres- The gear operator’s OPEN and SHUT FIGURE 3
sure class of pipe or tubing that is listed position have been factory set. The MODEL BFV-N GROOVED END
or approved for fire protection. following procedure should be used if BUTTERFLY VALVE
slight adjustments are needed. Refer to OPERATOR ADJUSTMENT
As applicable, refer to Figure 2 for the Figure 3.
internal switch wiring diagram. Step 6. Close the valve by turning the
Step 1. Turn the Handwheel until the Handwheel until the valve is fully in
Conduit and electrical connections valve is fully closed.
are to be made in accordance with the closed position. Ensure the disc
the authority having jurisdiction and/ Step 2. Remove two lockscrews (A) has returned to the fully closed posi-
or the National Electrical Code. With from the gear operator body. tion and the disc is centered in the seat
reference to Figure 2, the supervisory area. Readjust the Shut Stop Screw if
Step 3. Turn the Shut Stop Screw (B)
switch is intended for connection to necessary.
clockwise until snug.
the supervisory circuit of a fire alarm Step 7. Replace two lockscrews (A)
control panel in accordance with NFPA Step 4. Turn the Handwheel until the
into the gear Operator body locking
72. The auxiliary switch is intended for valve is fully open.
the stops into position.
the unsupervised connection to aux- Step 5. Turn the Open Stop Screw (C)
iliary equipment in accordance with clockwise until snug.
NFPA 70, National Electric Code.
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Care and Limited Ordering

Maintenance Warranty Procedure
Before closing a fire protection system For warranty terms and conditions, visit Grooved End Butterfly Valves
control valve for maintenance or www.tyco-fire.com. Specify: (specify inch size) Model
inspection work on either the valve or BFV-N Grooved End Butterfly Valve
fire protection system which it con- with internal supervisory switches,
trols, permission to shut down the P/N (specify):
affected fire protection systems must 2-1/2 inch (DN65) . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-025N
be obtained from the proper authorities 76,1mm (DN65)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-076N
and all personnel who may be affected 3 inch (DN80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-030N
by this decision must be notified. 4 inch (DN100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-040N
5 inch (DN125) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-050N
The owner is responsible for the 165,1mm (DN150)* ����������������������� 59-300-F-165N
inspection, testing, and maintenance of 6 inch (DN150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-060N
their fire protection system and devices 8 inch (DN200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-080N
10 inch (DN250) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-300-F-100N
in accordance with the applicable stan-
dards of the National Fire Protection *Available for EMEA and APAC markets only
Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition
to the standards of any authority having
jurisdiction. Contact the installing con-
tractor or product manufacturer with
any questions. Any impairment must
be immediately corrected.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected, tested,
and maintained by a qualified inspec-
tion service.

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