Watts U5B-Z3 - Manual

For Residential and Commercial Applications
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Series U5B
Water Pressure Reducing Valves*
Sizes: 1 ⁄
2
" – 2" (15 – 50mm)
Series U5B Water Pressure Reducing Valves are designed to reduce incom-
ing water pressure to a sensible level to protect plumbing system compo-
nents and reduce water consumption. This series is suitable for
water supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar) and may be adjusted from
25 – 75psi (172 – 517 kPa). The standard setting is 50psi (345 kPa). All
parts are quickly and easily serviceable without removing the valve from the
line. The U5B’s standard bypass feature permits the flow of water back
through the valve into the main when pressures, due to thermal expansion
on the outlet side of the valve, exceed the pressure in the main supply.
Features
• Standard construction includes Z3 sealed spring cage and stainless steel
corrosion resistant adjusting cage screws for accessable outdoor
or
pit installations
• Integral stainless steel strainer
• Replaceable seat module
• Bronze body construction
• Serviceable in line
• Bypass feature controls thermal expansion pressure (U5B-Z3)**
• High temperature resistant reinforced diaphragm for hot water
Models
U5B-Z3 NPT threaded female union inlet x NPT female outlet w/built in
thermal expansion bypass
U5B-S-Z3 Solder union inlet x NPT female outlet w/built in thermal
expansion bypass
5M3-Z6 Water meter threaded connections and 7 1 ⁄
2
" (190mm) lay
length for new or existing meter box installations. For 5 ⁄
8
"
(16mm), 5 ⁄
8
" x 3 ⁄
4
" (16 x 20mm) or 3 ⁄
4
" (20mm) meter
setters or resetters
U5B-QC-Z3 Quick-Connect Single-Union – Inlet end
Specifications
Standard Specifications: A Water Pressure Reducing Valve with integral
strainer shall be installed in the water service pipe near its entrance to the
building where supply main pressure exceeds 60psi (413 kPa) to reduce it
to 50psi (345 kPa) or lower. The valve shall feature a bronze body suitable
for water supply pressures up to 300psi (20.7 bar). Provision shall be made
to permit the bypass flow of water back through the valve into the main
when pressures, due to thermal expansion on the outlet side of the valve,
exceed the pressure in the main supply. Water Pressure Reducing Valve
with built-in bypass check valves will be acceptable. Approved valve shall
be listed to ASSE 1003 and IAPMO and certified to CSA B356. Valve shall be
a Watts Regulator Company Series U5B-Z3.
* A water saving test program concluded that reducing the supply pressure
from 80-50psi (551-345 kPa) resulted in a water savings of 30%.
** Note: The bypass feature will not prevent the pressure relief valve from opening
on the hot water supply system with pressure above 150psi (10.3 bar).
U5B-Z3
Sensitive spring and large diaphragm
area provide for accurate pressure
control and wide range of adjustment.
High temperature resisting
diaphragm for hot or cold water.
Bronze body construction
Stainless steel seat
Large integral
stainless steel
strainer screen
easily removed
for cleaning.
Disc holder removable
for replacement of disc
without dismantling
the valve - no special
tools required.
Suffix B Bypass feature
Spring (not shown)
“LP” Model only
Expanded
Pressure
Initial
Pressure
Reduced
Pressure
Inlet Seat and Disc
Suffix B
Thermal Expansion Bypass Check Valve Feature
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials
without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.