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VALVE , FIRE CHECK
Definition:
A VALVE WHICH WORKS ON A THERMOSTATIC PRINCIPLE TO STOP AND EXTINGUISH BACKFIRE IN GAS-AIR PIPELINES BY UTILIZING THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE FIRE TO ACTUATE THE MECHANISM WHICH CLOSES THE VALVE. IT ALSO CONTAINS A SWING CHECK ON THE INLET CONNECTION WHICH CLOSES IMMEDIATELY UPON SHOCK CAUSED BY BACKFIRE, SHUTTING OFF THE GAS-AIR MIXTURE. IT IS DESIGNED FOR INSTALLATION IN A PIPELINE TO FEED GAS-AIR MIXTURES TO BURNERS AND THE LIKE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 79128 | ROBERT H. WAGER COMPANY INC. |
Federal Supply Class
Title
VALVES, NONPOWERED
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AUTOMATIC NONPOWERED VALVES; GATE, GLOBE, ANGLE, CHECK, AND RELIEF VALVES; COCKS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES FIRE HYDRANTS (FSC 4210); SPRINKLER HEADS (FSC 4210); VALVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (FSC 4210); PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, AND THE LIKE (FSC 4540).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ACKL | MEDIA FOR WHICH DESIGNED | AIR |
| AAQL | BODY STYLE | STRAIGHT THRU |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | INCL MESH FLAME SCREEN 1, SPACER RING 1, PROTECTING SCREEN 1, CAP 1; ONE END 6.250 IN. OD, OTHER END 3.500 IN. OD, 3.844 IN. LG, 3.000 IN. SZ |
| AAFZ | BODY MATERIAL | COPPER ALLOY |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | STRATEGIC SEALIFT CONVERSION SHIPS CLASS |