APEX Filtamate Caravan Pressure Limiting Valve FMSC12-350
Caravan Pressure Limiting Valve 350KPA Quality Brass 1/2" F to 12mm Tube (18-10)
Specifications
Inlet: 15mm, 1/2" BSP (female)
Outlet: 12mm John Guest connector
Length: 107mm
Flow rate: 15 L/min at 700 kPa [100 P.S.I.] inlet pressure
Pressure ratio: 10:1 (for every 10 kPa [1.5 P.S.I.] increase in inlet pressure above 1000kPa [150 P.S.I.], the outlet pressure will increase by 1 kPa [0.145 P.S.I.).
Outlet pressures: 350 kPa [50 P.S.I.]
Maximum inlet pressure: 2000 kPa [290 P.S.I.]
Maximum temperature: 60°C
Minimum temperature: 1°C
Installation
Installation must be carried out by a Qualified Person.
All pipe work must be flushed prior to installation.
Must be protected by a line strainer (integral with FM).
Do NOT apply heat near valve during installation.
May be fitted in any orientation.
Must be fitted downstream of approved isolating valves.
FiltaMate® - Pressure Limiting Valves
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Application
- High pressure systems to protect downstream components, e.g. Water filters, drink dispensers, ice makers, coffee machines and reverse osmosis machines.
- Mobile homes and caravans where a connection is available to mains water.
Features/Benefits
- FM & FM 1/2 are precision machined from high quality NZ brass. FM valve is nickel plated.
- Integral dual check valves help prevent backflow (Not included all models - see specifications and product codes below).
- Integral line strainer protects device and eliminates need for additional strainer to be fitted upstream. (Not included all models - see specifications and product codes below).
- FiltaMate resists water hammer and limits water pressure to filters thus avoiding costly water damage.
Video
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FiltaMate® Pressure Limiting Valves. |
Run-time: 1:15 seconds |
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Standards
- Complies with NZ Building Code G12 (2001)
- Complies with NZS 4608:1992
- Australian Watermark Approval AS1357.2 Lic. 02596
- Australian Watermark Approval AS2845.1 Lic. 21876 (FM, FM 1/2 only)
Specifications
FM |
Inlet: |
15mm, 1/2" BSP (female) |
Outlet: |
8mm 1/4" BSP (female) |
Length |
97mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
Yes |
Check Valve: |
Dual |
FM 1/2 |
Inlet: |
15mm, 1/2" BSP (female) |
Outlet: |
15mm, 1/2" BSP (female) |
Length |
100mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
Yes |
Check Valve: |
Dual |
FMP |
Inlet |
1/4" John Guest connector |
Outlet |
1/4" John Guest connector |
Length |
98mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
No |
Check Valve: |
Dual (Excludes FMP NZ) - [Available in Imperial pressure ratings without Check Valve - see Imperial Product Codes below]. |
FMP 3/8 |
Inlet |
3/8" John Guest connector |
Outlet |
3/8" John Guest connector |
Length |
110mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
No |
Check Valve: |
Dual [Available in Imperial pressure ratings without Check Valve - see Imperial Product Codes below]. |
FMBP |
Inlet |
15mm, 1/2" BSP (female) |
Outlet |
1/4" John Guest connector |
Length |
98mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
Yes |
Check Valve: |
Dual |
FM12 |
Inlet: |
15mm, 1/2" BSP (female) |
Outlet: |
12mm John Guest connector |
Length |
100mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
Yes |
Check Valve: |
No |
FMSC12 |
Inlet: |
15mm, 1/2" BSP (female) |
Outlet: |
12mm John Guest connector |
Length: |
107mm |
Integral Line Strainer: |
Yes |
Check Valve: |
Single |
Flow rate: |
14 L/min [4 USgpm] at 700 kPa [100psi] inlet pressure |
Pressure ratio: |
10:1 (for every 10 kPa [1.5psi] increase in inlet pressure above 1000 kPa [150psi], the outlet pressure will increase by 1 kPa [0.145psi]). |
Outlet pressures: |
350 and 600 kPa [50, 60 and 85psi] +/- 10% @ 1000 kPa [150psi] inlet pressure (Contact Apex Valves for additional pressures available). |
Maximum inlet pressure: |
1600 kPa [230psi] |
Maximum temperature: |
40˚C [105˚F]; 60˚C [140˚] for FM and FM 1/2. |
Minimum temperature: |
1˚C |
- FMP supplied with fixing clip and screw.
- FM DR (Dezincification Resistant) brass.
- FMP Acetyl plastic.
- FMBP DR brass inlet, acetyl plastic outlet
Installation
- Installation must be carried out by a Qualified Person.
- All pipe work must be flushed prior to installation.
- Do NOT apply heat near valve during installation.
- Must be fitted downstream of approved isolating valves.
- Must be installed in the direction as indicated by the flow arrow.
- Must be protected by a line strainer (See specifications and product codes for valves with integral line strainer).
- Must be installed according to local regulations.
- May be fitted in any orientation.
- Warranty is limited to any fault found in a valve due to poor workmanship or materials that is returned to Apex Valves Ltd within 1 year from the date of manufacture.
- If thermal expansion (due to heating, cooling) or back pressure can occur downstream, an expansion valve must be fitted to relieve the excessive pressure build up.
Servicing
- The FiltaMate valve opens and closes automatically every time water is drawn through it. As it is a mechanical device we recommend that it is replaced every 5 years or sooner in high usage installations
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