Watts RPVM1 User Manual
Series rpvm1, Residential purge, drain and balancing valves, For residential applications
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Series RPVM1 Residential Purge, Drain and Balancing Valves provide
a unique and low cost solution for start-up purging, balancing and drain-
ing of hydronic heating loops. Using a rugged, dual-ball valve design, the
small and compact RPVM1 facilitates high volume purging, accurate bal-
ancing, tight shutoff and hose connection for draining and purging.
Features
• One-piece construction – no extra assembly required
•
1
/
2
" ball valve purge port
• Positive shutoff dual-ball valve design – tight seal on balance
port maximizes purging
• Cast purge port handle
Models
RPVM1-S solder inlet x solder outlet,
3
/
4
", 1", 1
1
/
4
"
RPVM1-ST solder inlet x female NPT outlet,
3
/
4
", 1", 1
1
/
4
"
Specifications
A purge, drain and balancing valve shall be installed where indicated on
the plans. The valve shall facilitate high volume purging, accurate balanc-
ing, tight shutoff and hose connection for draining and purging. The valve
shall feature a dual-ball valve design. The valve shall be a Watts Series
RPVM1.
Materials
Body:
Brass
Ball:
Plated brass
Seats:
Virgin PTFE
Pressure – Temperature
Maximum Inlet Temperature: 250°F (121°C)
Maximum Working Pressure: 50psi (344 kPa)
Series RPVM1
Residential Purge, Drain
and Balancing Valves
Sizes:
3
/
4
"
– 1
1
/
4
"
(20 – 32mm)
3
/
4
"
RPVM1-S
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.
For Residential Applications
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