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Installation, Field
This manual provides an excellent overview of fire hydrant design, instal-
lation, and maintenance practices. Using the easy-to-follow flow-testing
procedures included, you can quickly obtain valuable distribution system
information. This Manual also traces the development of wet-barrel and
dry-barrel styles and contains detailed instructions for installation and
testing. Definitions, diagrams, and record-keeping tips included, too.
Testing, and Maintenance
of Fire Hydrants
M17
M17
Manual of Water Supply Practices
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Figures, v
Tables, vii
Foreword, ix
Acknowledgments, xi
Chapter 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Uses of Hydrants, 29
Special-Use Concerns, 29
Inspection, 30
Lubrication, 33
Repairs, 33
Record Keeping, 35
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Chapter 6 Flow Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Terms Used in Flow Testing, 41
Personnel and Equipment for Flow Tests, 42
Office Planning Prior to Field Testing, 43
Field Procedure for Flow Tests, 44
Cautions to Be Observed When Field Testing, 45
Dechlorination Regulations, 45
Warning About Rigid Diverters, 46
Determining Available Flow, 46
Bibliography, 118
Index, 119
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6–1 Discharge for circular outlets, 21⁄4-in. through 211⁄16-in. with outlet-nozzle
coefficient 0.90, 47
6–2 Discharge for circular outlets, 41⁄4-in. through 411⁄16-in. with outlet-nozzle
coefficient 0.90, 49
6–3 Equation and table for computing fire flow test results, 52
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This manual was prepared by the AWWA Standards Committee on Fire Hydrants.
It is intended for use by persons responsible for the installation, operation, and
maintenance of dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants. It is the fourth revision of
the original manual, which was published in 1970.
The diversity of hydrants and the detailed maintenance procedures
recommended by specific manufacturers make it difficult to develop a text that is
both comprehensive and concise. Therefore, this manual is intended for use as a
supplement to detailed information available from specific hydrant manufacturers.
It is the judgment of the committee that the major purpose and function of a
fire hydrant is public fire protection. Usually, the hydrant is the property or
responsibility of the water utility. However, during fire emergencies the hydrant is
operated by members of a fire department rather than by water utility personnel.
The use of a fire hydrant as a source of water for street cleaning, construction
projects, or for any purpose other than fire fighting is outside the primary purpose
for which a hydrant is installed. Such uses should be rigidly restricted and
controlled in the interest of keeping the fire hydrant in good working order for fire
fighting.
The water utility, unless expressly relieved of its responsibility by the fire
department in accordance with a written agreement, public ordinance, or other
ownership, should schedule regular and sufficiently frequent inspections of
hydrants to ensure they are in good working condition.
Additional AWWA publications on hydrants include ANSI/AWWA C502,
Standard for Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants, and ANSI/AWWA C503, Standard for Wet-
Barrel Fire Hydrants. The bulk of the material in this manual refers to hydrants
claimed by the respective manufacturers to be manufactured in accordance with
ANSI/AWWA C502 and ANSI/AWWA C503; however, information is also included
on hydrants that are not intended to comply with these standards, such as high-
pressure and flush-type hydrants. Installation practices described are consistent
with ANSI/AWWA C600, Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their
Appurtenances.
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This manual was reviewed and approved by the AWWA Standards Committee on Fire
Hydrants. Members of that committee, at the time of approval, were as follows:
Producer Members
Jerry Bottenfield, Clow Valve Company, Oskaloosa, Iowa
L.R. Dunn, US Pipe & Foundry Company, Birmingham, Ala.
L.W. Fleury Jr., Mueller Group, Smithfield, R.I.
T.R. Ingalls,* East Jordan Iron Works Inc., East Jordan, Mich.
R.L. Larkin, American Flow Control, Birmingham, Ala.
Randy Looney, American AVK Company, Fresno, Calif.
J.H. Wilber P.E.,* American AVK, Littleton, Colo.
K.J. Wright, East Jordan Iron Works, East Jordan, Mich.
User Members
S.K. Batra, City of Detroit, Water & Sewerage Department, Detroit, Mich.
Eddie Hernandez, Denver Water, Denver, Colo.
N.O. Mejia, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Los Angeles, Calif.
D.J. Seargeant, Epcor Water Services Inc., Edmonton, Alta.
S.D. Osborne, Haley & Ward Inc., Waltham, Mass.
L.G. Thomas, East Bay Municipal Utility District, Oakland, Calif.
*Alternate
†Liaison, nonvoting
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Chapter 1
A Brief History
of Fire Hydrants
This chapter is based, in part, on an article that appeared in the September 1944 Journal
AWWA (36:9:928). The drawings in this chapter are also taken from that article.
ORIGINS _________________________________________________
Before there were water distribution systems, water for fighting fires was available
only from natural sources, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds, or from cisterns or
barrels filled with water.
The first large water distribution systems were built during the seventeenth
century in cities such as London and Boston. Over the course of many years, as the
needs of growing populations became more sophisticated and complex, distribution
systems were improved. Pipe materials improved, portable standpipes and valves
were incorporated, and eventually, the forerunners of modern fire hydrants were used.
London’s first water distribution system was built sometime in the early
seventeenth century. In the United States, several water systems were built before or
about the time of the American Revolution. Boston’s water system was built around
1652, and others were built in the latter part of the eighteenth century. The earliest
water mains were made by boring out logs; the mains were then buried. When water
was needed for fighting fires, a hole was dug to expose the pipe, and a hole was bored
into the pipe wall. Water collected around the pipe and was conducted by buckets or
through a hose directly to the fire or to a pump. After use, the hole in the pipe was
plugged with a tapered piece of wood—hence the term fire plug, which has persisted
to this day. The location of the pipe hole was marked so that if it was needed again,
it could be found and removed quickly.
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ahead of his company to secure a hydrant for his brigade to the exclusion of its
rivals—and it was easier to sit on a post hydrant than to sprawl over the pit of a
flush hydrant.
Chapter 2
Dry-Barrel Hydrants:
Definitions and
Preferred Nomenclature
A fire hydrant is a valving device connected to a water main. Fire hoses can be
attached to outlet nozzles on the hydrant. The hydrant discharges water at a high
rate, primarily for fighting fires.
Compression Type
In this type of hydrant, the main valve moves reciprocally on a vertical axis against
a seat located in the hydrant base. The valve moves against the seat to close and
away from the seat to open. It is moved by a vertical stem; the stem moves up or
down when the operating nut is rotated. The valve may be located below the seat and
open against the pressure (Figure 2-1) or above the seat and open with the pressure
(Figure 2-2).
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Toggle Type
In this type of hydrant, the main valve moves reciprocally on a horizontal axis
against or away from a vertical seat located in the base of the hydrant (Figure 2-3).
The main valve is moved using a vertical stem that has left-hand and right-hand
threads. Rotation of the stem causes the arms of the toggle mechanism to move the
main valve. The valve moves away from the seat to open and against the seat to close.
The main valve always opens with the pressure.
Slide-Gate Type
In this type of hydrant, the main valve consists of a gate that moves vertically by
means of a threaded stem. When the stem is rotated, it causes the internally
threaded gate to move. The gate is forced against the valve seat by a wedging
mechanism. The valve seat is installed in the base of the hydrant (Figure 2-4).
SPECIAL HYDRANTS_______________________________________
Flush Hydrants
Flush hydrants are designed and constructed for installation completely below the
ground line. They are installed in pits, which are usually furnished with removable
covers. They are intended for use in areas where post hydrants would interfere with
vehicle or aircraft movement.
Frost-Jacket Hydrants
Frost-jacket hydrants have a sheath, or frost jacket, attached to the base and
surrounding the lower barrel, extending up to the ground line. In this type of
hydrant, the barrel, nozzle section, and all other hydrant parts above the base can be
removed as a single unit.
High-Pressure Hydrants
High-pressure hydrants are designed and constructed for working pressures above
150 psig (1,034 kPa [gauge]). These hydrants are not within the scope of ANSI/
AWWA C502 or ANSI/AWWA C503* but are produced by several hydrant manufac-
turers. One design of high-pressure hydrant is the high-pressure pilot-valve hydrant.
Other high-pressure hydrants manufactured in the United States and Canada are
similar to standard hydrants but are strengthened in materials and design.
*ANSI/AWWA C502, Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants; ANSI/AWWA C503, Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants.
Cover: The nominal vertical distance between the ground line and the top of
the pipe connected to the hydrant inlet, measured to the nearest 6-in. (15.2-cm)
increment. (Use of this measurement is discouraged in favor of bury.)
Ground line: The nominal elevation to which the hydrant barrel is buried
during installation.
Hydrant gate: See auxiliary valve.
Hydrant lead: The pipe connecting the hydrant to the water main. The
hydrant lead is also called the branch or lateral.
Trench: See bury.
*Of course, all hydrants do not include the same components. The diversity of components and
the manufacturers’ various names for each component, can make for confusion. Appendix A
consists of a series of drawings and parts lists for dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants produced
by several manufacturers. Most parts indicated on each drawing are given the part number and
name supplied by the manufacturer.
Figure 2–5A Composite dry-barrel hydrant–upper barrel: compression packing gland type, opens
against pressure
Figure 2–5B Composite dry-barrel hydrant–upper barrel; compression O-ring seal type, opens
with pressure
• Stem coupling. A part that joins the portions of a two-part stem. Also
called rod coupling.
• Frangible stem coupling. A stem coupling designed to break if it is
stressed severely, such as a vehicle striking the hydrant. Also called
breakable coupling, frangible valve-rod coupling.
• Upper barrel. A part that extends from the lower barrel at the ground
line to the nozzle section, enclosing the stem. It may be integral with the
nozzle section. Also called upper standpipe. (When the upper barrel is an
integral part of the nozzle section, then the term nozzle section would
incorporate the term upper barrel.)
• Lower barrel. A part that extends from the base to the ground line,
enclosing the stem. The lower barrel conducts water from the base to the
upper portion of the hydrant. Also called standpipe.
• Breakable barrel coupling. A coupling used to fasten the upper barrel
to the lower barrel. It is designed to break if stressed severely, such as
vehicle striking the hydrant. Also called frangible standpipe coupling.
• Breakable flange. A part that bolts to a mating flange at a joint
between the hydrant upper and lower barrels, which is located immediately
above the ground line. It is designed to break if stressed severely, such
as a vehicle striking the hydrant. Also called breakaway flange, traffic
flange.
• Breakable bolt. Bolts used to fasten the upper barrel to the lower barrel.
Breakable bolts are designed to break if stressed severely, such as a vehicle
striking the hydrant. Also called frangible bolt.
• Main valve. A part made of rubber, leather, balata gum, or a similar
resilient material; the main valve is forced against a seat to form a
watertight seal when the hydrant is closed. Also called valve, valve rubber,
valve-ball rubber, valve seat, valve gasket, valve disc.
• Upper valve plate. A support for the main valve, positioned above the
valve. The upper valve plate may also serve as the portion of the drain valve
that is moved when the stem rotates. It may also serve as the means to
prevent rotation of the valve, stem, and associated parts. Also called top
plate, upper valve washer, valve-ball top, valve top plate, valve plate,
hydrant-valve top.
• Lower valve plate. A part that is positioned below the main valve and
clamps the main valve against the upper valve plate. Also called lower valve
washer, valve-ball bottom, lower cap nut, bottom plate.
• Valve seat ring. A part threaded into and sealed to the hydrant base (or
associated part adjacent to the base). The main valve is forced against the
valve seat ring to close the hydrant. Also called seat ring, valve seat.
• Seat-ring insert. A part with internal threads that is secured and
sealed to the hydrant base. The internal threads engage with the external
threads on the valve seat ring. The seat-ring insert may also serve as a
part of the drain system. Also called drain ring, retainer ring, subseat,
insert ring.
• Gate. A part that supports the main valve. It is moved, first horizontally
and then vertically, to open or close the main valve opening in a slide-gate
hydrant. Also called main gate.
• Base. A part that provides a lateral connection to the hydrant lead and
directs the flow vertically upward into the lower barrel. Also called shoe,
bottom, boot, elbow.
• Drain valve. A valve located at or adjacent to the valve seat ring. The
drain valve opens automatically when the main valve is closed; this allows
water to drain from the barrel into the ground. In like fashion, the drain
valve closes automatically when the main valve is opened. The mechanism
is usually designed so that, when the main valve is opened, the drain valve
closes completely after only one to five turns of the operating nut.
• Drain outlet. The opening in the base (or adjacent part of the base)
through which water escapes to the ground when the drain valve is open.
Also called drain bushing, drip tubing, drain-hole liner, drain cup.
Chapter 3
Wet-Barrel Hydrants:
Definitions and
Preferred Nomenclature
WET-BARREL HYDRANTS___________________________________
Wet-barrel hydrants are used in areas where freezing temperatures are rare and not
persistent. Unlike a dry-barrel hydrant, a wet-barrel hydrant does not have a main
valve. Instead, the barrel is full of water and pressurized as long as the lateral piping
to the hydrant is under pressure and the auxiliary valve ahead of the hydrant is
open. In other words, under normal operating conditions, the entire interior of the
hydrant is subjected to water pressure at all times. Each outlet nozzle has an
independent valve that controls discharge from that particular outlet.
Special Hydrants
High-pressure hydrants. High-pressure hydrants are designed and con-
structed for working pressure above 150 psig (1,034 kPa [gauge]). These hydrants are
not within the scope of ANSI/AWWA C502 or ANSI/AWWA C503, but they are
produced by several hydrant manufacturers and used by several utilities. One design
of a high-pressure hydrant designed by a utility is illustrated in the appendix. This
design uses a special angle globe valve.
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*Of course, all hydrants do not include the same components. The diversity of components,
and the manufacturers’ various names for each component, can make for confusion. Appendix A
consists of a series of drawings and parts lists for wet-barrel and dry-barrel hydrants produced
by several manufacturers. For most parts indicated on each drawing are given the part number
and name supplied by the manufacturer.
identical or comparable by term. Some hydrants may have unique components for
which no preferred term has been assigned.
• Top section. The aboveground portion of the hydrant, constructed as a
single piece or as a two-piece unit.
• Body. The aboveground section of a one-piece hydrant. Also called body
head.
• Hydrant head. The upper portion of the top section of a two-piece
hydrant. This portion contains valve mechanisms and outlet valves. Also
called body head, top section.
• Barrel. The lower portion of the top section of a two-piece hydrant. Also
called spool, lower body.
• Bury section. The belowground section of the hydrant, constructed either
of a single piece (lower bury ell) or two pieces (lower bury ell and riser).
• Stem. The part that extends to the outside of the hydrant top section and
is rotated with a hydrant wrench to move the valve washer away from or
toward the valve seat. Also called valve stem.
• Valve carrier. A part that supports the valve washer from the pressure
side. The valve carrier is supported by and fits on the stem. Also called
carrier, disc holder.
Chapter 4
Inspection, Installation,
Testing, and Placing the
Hydrant in Service
The fire hydrant is one of the most important parts of a water distribution system but
is often one of the most ignored. Hydrants stand idle for long periods of time and are
subject to the effects of weather and the elements and are vulnerable to damage, but
they are expected to work well in emergencies. To ensure that hydrants will operate
correctly when they are needed, the proper procedures must be followed when they
are inspected, installed, tested, and maintained.
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will prevent or eliminate minor leaks. In most cases, tightening is all that is needed
to achieve a satisfactory pressure test.
After inspection, the hydrant valve should be closed and the outlet-nozzle caps
replaced to prevent the entry of foreign matter. Hydrants should be stored with the
inlets facing down. Whenever possible, hydrants in storage should be protected from
the effects of weather and the elements.
Hydrants should be reinspected just before installation.
INSTALLATION ___________________________________________
Following proper procedures ensures correct installation and should result in a lower
maintenance cost. Refer to ANSI/AWWA C600, Standard for Installation of Ductile-
Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances, for a detailed description of proper
installation and testing methods. Typical hydrant installations are illustrated in
Figures 4-1 and 4-2. The following recommendations are in accordance with ANSI/
AWWA C600:
1. Connect fire hydrants only to water mains adequately sized to handle fire
flows.
2. Install hydrants as plumb as possible.
3. Locate fire hydrants in accordance with the applicable fire code, the
requirements of the local fire authority, or the applicable municipal design
standard.
4. Unless otherwise required by Item 3, ensure hydrants are installed away
from the curb far enough to avoid damage from or to vehicles as they turn.
The recommended setback is 2-ft (0.6-m) minimum from the face of the
curb to the point on the hydrant nearest to the curb.
5. The pumper outlet nozzle should face the street to enable a quick
connection to the fire pumper.
6. Make sure that the outlet nozzles are high enough (at least 18 in. [46 cm])
above the ground line to allow for attachment of hoses and operation of the
hydrant wrench. There should be no obstructions that prevent or retard
hydrant operation or hinder removal of outlet-nozzle caps.
7. Always install an auxiliary valve between the hydrant and the supply
main to permit isolation of the hydrant for maintenance purposes.
8. Provide thrust restraint for the auxiliary valve so that the hydrant may be
removed without shutting down the main.
9. Remove foreign matter from the hydrant lead before installing the
auxiliary valve and hydrant.
10. Locate the auxiliary valve as close to the main as possible.
11. In setting a hydrant use a firm footing, such as stone slabs or a concrete
base on firm ground, to prevent settling and strain on the hydrant lead
joints.
12. Provide for thrust restraint of the hydrant by strapping, blocking, or using
a restraining type of joint. See Figure 4-3 for examples of restraints.
13. When pouring thrust blocks for dry-barrel hydrants with drains, exercise
care not to plug or block the drain holes.
14. Install traffic hydrants with extra care to ensure that there is adequate
soil resistance to avoid transmitting shock to the hydrant’s lower barrel
and hydrant inlet. In loose or poor load-bearing soil, it is suggested that a
concrete collar, about 6-in. (150-mm) thick, with a diameter of 2 ft (0.6 m),
be installed around the hydrant lower barrel at or near the ground line.
When installing hydrants on a PVC main, the concrete collar is of extra
importance. In areas of substantial frost penetration, expansion-joint
material should be placed between the hydrant and the collar.
15. When installing hydrants on PVC mains, the hydrant lead should be made
of the same material as the main. This will help to protect the main from
damage if the hydrant is hit during a traffic accident. (If the breakable
portion of the hydrant fails to function properly, the hydrant lead could be
broken. If the hydrant lead was ductile cast iron and the main line was
PVC, the main could be damaged.)
16. Provide for drainage from dry-barrel hydrants. One acceptable method is
to excavate the area around the hydrant base, then place about 1/3 yd3
(0.25 m3) of clean stone to a level 6 in. (150 mm) above the drain outlets.
The stone should extend at least 1 ft (0.3 m) on all sides of the hydrant. To
keep the drainage pit from clogging, the stone should be covered with 8-mil
(0.2-mm) polyethylene or similar waterproof material before backfilling.
This practice permits ready hydrant drainage after use.
17. When a hydrant is installed in an area with a high water table, it may be
necessary to plug the drain outlets.
18. Hydrants with plugged drain outlets must be marked as such and pumped
dry after each use to protect them from freezing.
19. Do not connect hydrant drains to a sanitary sewer or storm sewer.
20. In rural areas where no curb exists, use large setbacks or other means to
protect hydrants from traffic, always ensuring that the hydrant is
accessible to fire-fighting equipment.
21. The adoption of a color scheme to indicate flow capacity is optional.
However, if such a scheme is used, the uniform color-coding system shown
in Table 4-1 is recommended. According to this system, hydrant tops and
caps are painted to indicate the hydrant’s expected flow rate. This color
scheme is consistent with NFPA* 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow
Testing and Marking of Hydrants.
22. Hydrants must be highly visible and unobstructed at all times. Therefore,
whether or not a color code is used, hydrants should be painted with colors
that are easily visible both day and night.
23. Hydrants installed as part of new main construction can be disinfected by
opening and closing the main valve during the disinfection of the main.
The hydrant should be flushed after disinfection of the main valve to
remove the high concentration of chlorine solution.
Flow
TESTING__________________________________________________
ANSI/AWWA C502 permits dry-barrel hydrants with unplugged drain outlets to have
an allowable leakage of 5 fluid oz/min (0.25 mL/sec) through the drain valve.
Therefore, the main valve should not be opened at the same time that the water main
is tested. The auxiliary valve should be closed during water-main tests (see ANSI/
AWWA C600). However, if it is possible to temporarily plug the drain outlets, the
hydrant and main may be tested at the same time.
After the hydrant is installed and, when possible, before backfilling (and after
pressure testing the water main), the hydrant should be tested as follows.
5. Check for leakage at flanges, outlet nozzles, and the packing or O-rings
around the stem.
6. If leakage is noted, repair or replace the faulty components or the entire
hydrant.
7. Repeat the test until results are satisfactory.
Chapter 5
Maintenance
To ensure that a hydrant will work correctly when it is needed, a periodic testing and
maintenance program must be followed. Although hydrants are operated by members
of the fire department, it is generally the water utility’s responsibility to maintain
them in working order.
In many small communities, especially where the water purveyor is not the
same political entity as the fire department, agreements have been made with the
individual fire departments to maintain and test fire hydrants. While this practice is
worthwhile, it should be remembered that unless there is a verifiable agreement, the
owner of the hydrant retains the responsibility for maintenance and inspection of the
hydrant.
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located in easily saturated soil will fail to drain properly after main valve closure.
Excessive leakage through the drain can undermine a hydrant located in soil that is
easily washed away.
When in use, the main valve of a dry-barrel hydrant should always be
completely opened to ensure that the drain valve is closed. Instructions to this effect
should be given to all persons authorized to use the hydrants, including fire fighters,
contractors, street cleaners, and summer playground supervisors. (An isolation valve
should be connected to the hose nozzle each time the hydrant is used for purposes
other than fire fighting. This allows the user to control the flow without moving the
main valve.)
When hydrants are repeatedly used as a water source during new construction,
the owner must consider ways to protect the hydrant, protect the water from
contamination through backflow, and also control consumption. Adequate protection
and control can be achieved through installation of a hose gate on the outlet nozzle,
a hydrant meter, and an acceptable backflow-prevention device. When the hydrant is
in use, the main valve must be left in the fully open position. Users should be
instructed to control flow through the hose gate on the outlet nozzle instead of
operating the main valve.
The use of hydrants to fill street sweepers, sewer-flushing trucks, and sewer
high-velocity cleaners requires special attention. The connection of a hose from the
hydrant to the truck, even through a check valve, is considered a cross-connection
and therefore hazardous. Hydrant owners may require each truck to have an
acceptable in-line backflow-prevention-device connection. Another solution is to
identify watering points that can be protected by backflow-prevention devices, such
as reduced-pressure devices (RPDs) and/or air gaps.
In all communities, hydrants are occasionally used by unauthorized individuals.
When unauthorized use of hydrants becomes a problem, special control techniques
may be required. Common control techniques involve legal action and penalties
against the offenders and the installation of special operating nuts and nozzle caps
that can be operated only with special wrenches. The special operating nut and
wrench designs make it difficult to remove outlet-nozzle caps or to operate the
hydrant with standard tools.
Occasionally, a hydrant is installed where vehicular traffic inflicts repeated
damage to the hydrant. Under such a condition, it is best to move the hydrant.
However, if that is not possible, the hydrant may be protected by installing a barrier
of vertical pipes or steel rods approximately 3 ft (1 m) from the hydrant.
INSPECTION ______________________________________________
All hydrants should be inspected regularly, at least once a year, to ensure their
satisfactory operation. In freezing climates, dry-barrel hydrants may require two
inspections per year. A common technique is to perform one inspection in the fall and
another in the spring. In severe freezing conditions, periodic winter inspections may
also be required. Winter inspections are especially important for dry-barrel hydrants
that are installed in areas with high groundwater levels (whether or not the drain
outlet is plugged).
It is advisable to inspect all types of hydrants after each use. Dry-barrel
hydrants with permanently plugged drains must be pumped out after each use and
inspected. During freezing conditions, after-use inspections are especially important
for dry-barrel hydrants.
16. Remove all outlet-nozzle caps, clean the threads, check the condition of the
gaskets, and lubricate the threads. (Graphite powder in oil works well, as
do several of the never-seize compounds.) Check the ease of operation of
each cap.
17. Check outlet-nozzle-cap chains or cables for free action on each cap. If the
chains or cables bind, open the loop around the cap until they move freely.
This will keep the chains or cables from kinking when the cap is removed
during an emergency.
18. Replace the caps. Tighten them, and then back off slightly so they will not
be excessively tight. Leave them tight enough to prevent their removal by
hand.
19. Check the lubrication of operating-nut threads. Lubricate per the manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
20. Locate and exercise the auxiliary valve. Leave it in the open position.
21. If the hydrant is inoperable, tag it with a clearly visible mark and notify
the fire department. This may save fire fighters valuable time in an
emergency. Schedule the hydrant for repair.
LUBRICATION ____________________________________________
For detailed information on how to lubricate a particular hydrant, contact the
hydrant’s manufacturer. The following general guidelines should be used in
conjunction with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
1. Determine if the hydrant uses oil or grease on the operating threads. If the
threads are exposed to water, the grease should not be water soluble.
2. To lubricate the threads on toggle-type hydrants, the entire operating
mechanism must be removed.
3. In climates where moisture in the air will freeze the outlet-nozzle caps and
operating nut, a common solution is to coat the threads and nut with
antifreeze. The antifreeze should be made of a nontoxic, noncorrosive
compound that is approved by the drinking water authority that has
jurisdiction over potable water. NOTE: Placing antifreeze into the barrel
section of the hydrant is not recommended.
REPAIRS _________________________________________________
Any condition that cannot be repaired easily during routine inspection should be
recorded in the inspection report. The problem should be reported to repair crews for
action. Leakage, broken parts, bad operation, corrosion, and other major defects
should be repaired as soon as possible after the defect is reported. If repairs are to be
performed in the field, the repair crew should take a full complement of repair parts
to the job site.
NOTE: Before any repair takes place, the fire department must be notified of
the outage.
To obtain the exact procedure for disassembly and repair of a specific hydrant,
refer to the manufacturer’s maintenance manual. The following information is to be
used as a general guideline. If it appears to conflict with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, the manufacturer’s recommendations should be followed.
1. Close the auxiliary valve ahead of the hydrant or use another means to cut
off flow and pressure to the hydrant. CAUTION: Before proceeding, open the
hydrant main valve a few turns to make certain pressure to the hydrant
has been cut off.
2. Disassemble the hydrant in accordance with the manufacturer’s recom-
mendations.
3. Replace damaged parts and parts that show wear, corrosion, or signs of
incipient failure. Always replace all gaskets, packing, and seals.
4. Reassemble the hydrant and open the auxiliary valve (or otherwise
pressurize the hydrant). Test the main valve for leakage.
5. Vent the air from the hydrant and put the entire hydrant under pressure.
Check for leakage, ease of operation, and drainage.
6. Always record the repair and operating condition of the hydrant after
completion of the repairs. Notify the fire department after completion of
the repair.
Specific Repairs
Packing replacement. Braided or woven packing around the stem will wear
out in time. Old, worn-out packing can be the source of leakage and can make it
difficult to open and close the hydrant. The following guidelines may be helpful for
replacing packing material.
1. Select the proper packing. In the past, the most common packing material
used was asbestos graphite. Today, it is recommended that asbestos-based
packing not be installed. Instead, use some form of synthetic packing
material. Manufacturers of packing material and the manufacturer of the
hydrant can provide guidelines on packing-material selection.
2. Locate and remove the packing gland.
3. Using a packing hook, remove all of the old packing. Never place new
packing over the old.
4. Remove old material and dried-on grease from the packing gland, stuffing
box, and operating nut.
5. Determine the size of the packing. Packing is square and is manufactured
in various cross-sectional sizes in 1/16-in. (1.6-mm) increments. For control
of leakage, the packing must be the correct size.
6. Wrap the packing around the operating nut and mark the exact length.
7. Remove the packing and cut to length along the mark.
8. Place the packing into the stuffing box, one ring at a time, seating each
ring with a wooden block. The joints of the packing must be staggered at
90° intervals.
9. Replace the packing gland and tighten until it is finger tight.
10. Place the hydrant under pressure.
11. Adjust the packing gland until there is only a small amount of leakage
(a trickle of water, not a stream) around the shaft.
Traffic-Model Damage
When traffic-model hydrants become damaged, follow the repair procedure listed
below. To execute timely repair, an inventory of parts for traffic-model hydrants
should be kept on hand. Extra gaskets, lubricant, O-rings, and bolts should be kept
on hand.
1. Notify the fire department of the outage. This should be done as soon as
the damage is discovered.
2. Protect the area with proper traffic and pedestrian control. If the hydrant
cannot be immediately repaired, the broken and loose components should
be removed from the site and the hole covered to keep pedestrians from
stepping in it.
3. Repair following the manufacturer’s recommended procedure.
Chapter 6
Flow Tests
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Q = 29.83cd 2 P
Where:
c = the coefficient of the discharge
d = the diameter of the outlet, in in.
P = Pitot gauge pressure, in psi
substances. Many states and provinces have established regulations that require
dechlorination of chlorinated water from fire hydrants that discharge to a body of
water. The applicable regulatory agencies should be consulted to determine
dechlorination practices needed to conform to local regulations.
Dechlorination information is available in the following: ANSI/AWWA C651,
Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains; ANSI/AWWA C652, Standard for Disinfecting
Water Storage Facilities; ASNI/AWWA C653, Standard for Disinfection of Water
Treatment Plants; ANSI/AWWA C654, Standard for Disinfection of Wells; and
Guidance Manual for Disposal of Chlorinated Water, AwwaRF.
*The tables and equations given in this section use US customary units. Where metric data
is available, the data should be converted to US customary units before performing any calcula-
tions. Conversion factors required include: 1 mm = 0.039 in.; 1 kPa = 0.145 psi; and (to convert
the result to metric) 1 gpm = 0.063 L/sec.
Table 6–1 Discharge for circular outlets, 21⁄4-in. through 211⁄16-in. with outlet-nozzle
coefficient 0.90
Table 6–1 Discharge for circular outlets, 21⁄4-in. through 211⁄16-in. with outlet-nozzle
coefficient 0.90 (continued)
Table 6–2 Discharge for circular outlets, 41⁄4-in. through 411⁄16-in. with outlet-nozzle
coefficient 0.90
NOTE: Flows are to the nearest 10 gpm. Table continued next page.
*Outlet pressure measured by Pitot-tube gauge.
Table 6–2 Discharge for circular outlets, 41⁄4-in. through 411⁄16-in. with outlet-nozzle
coefficient 0.90 (continued)
The calculations for converting flow as measured in a field test to flow available
at a residual pressure of 20 psi (140 kPa) are as follows:
1. With the outlet-nozzle ID and the Pitot-tube gauge reading, use Table 6-1
to determine the flow.
Example:
Outlet-nozzle ID = 21/2 in.
Pitot-tube gauge reading = 27 psi
Outlet-nozzle coefficient = 0.9 (see Figure 6-3).
From Table 6-1: Flow from the hydrant = 870 gpm. (Flows are listed to the
nearest 10 gpm.)
2. Table 6-1 assumes an outlet-nozzle coefficient of 0.9. Use Eq 6-1 to
calculate the adjusted flow for hydrants with a flow coefficient of less than
0.9 (see Figure 6-3). Generally, this is necessary only for older hydrants.
Where:
Qf = the actual flow, in gpm
Qm = the flow shown in Tables 6-1 and 6-2, in gpm
Example:
Outlet-nozzle ID = 21/2 in.
Pitot-gauge reading = 27 psi
Outlet-nozzle coefficient = 0.8
h r0.54
Q r = Q f × ------------
- (6-2)
h 0.54
f
Where:
Qr = the flow available at the desirable residual pressure,
in gpm
Qf = the sum of the flows from all hydrants (from step 2),
in gpm
Table 6–3 Equation and table for computing fire flow test results
0.54
hr
QR = QF × ------------
-
h 0.54
f
Where:
QR = flow available at desired residual pressure
QF = flow during test
hr = pressure drop to desired residual pressure
hf = pressure drop during test
1 1.00 26 5.81 51 8.36 76 10.37 101 12.09 126 13.62 151 15.02
2 1.45 27 5.93 52 8.44 77 10.44 102 12.15 127 13.68 152 15.07
3 1.81 28 6.05 53 8.53 78 10.51 103 12.22 128 13.74 153 15.13
4 2.11 29 6.16 54 8.62 79 10.59 104 12.28 129 13.80 154 15.18
5 2.39 30 6.28 55 8.71 80 10.66 105 12.34 130 13.85 155 15.23
6 2.63 31 6.39 56 8.79 81 10.73 106 12.41 131 13.91 156 15.29
7 2.86 32 6.50 57 8.88 82 10.80 107 12.47 132 13.97 157 15.34
8 3.07 33 6.61 58 8.96 83 10.87 108 12.53 133 14.02 158 15.39
9 3.28 34 6.71 59 9.04 84 10.94 109 12.60 134 14.08 159 15.44
10 3.47 35 6.82 60 9.12 85 11.01 110 12.66 135 14.14 160 15.50
11 3.65 36 6.93 61 9.21 86 11.08 111 12.72 136 14.19 161 15.55
12 3.83 37 7.03 62 9.29 87 11.15 112 12.78 137 14.25 162 15.60
13 4.00 38 7.13 63 9.37 88 11.22 113 12.84 138 14.31 163 15.65
14 4.16 39 7.23 64 9.45 89 11.29 114 12.90 139 14.36 164 15.70
15 4.32 40 7.33 65 9.53 90 11.36 115 12.96 140 14.42 165 15.76
16 4.47 41 7.43 66 9.61 91 11.43 116 13.03 141 14.47 166 15.81
17 4.62 42 7.53 67 9.69 92 11.49 117 13.09 142 14.53 167 15.86
18 4.76 43 7.62 68 9.76 93 11.56 118 13.15 143 14.58 168 15.91
19 4.90 44 7.72 69 9.84 94 11.63 119 13.21 144 14.64 169 15.96
20 5.04 45 7.81 70 9.92 95 11.69 120 13.27 145 14.69 170 16.01
21 5.18 46 7.91 71 9.99 96 11.76 121 13.33 146 14.75 171 16.06
22 5.31 47 8.00 72 10.07 97 11.83 122 13.39 147 14.80 172 16.11
23 5.44 48 8.09 73 10.14 98 11.89 123 13.44 148 14.86 173 16.16
24 5.56 49 8.18 74 10.22 99 11.96 124 13.50 149 14.91 174 16.21
25 5.69 50 8.27 75 10.29 100 12.02 125 13.56 150 14.97 175 16.26
NOTE: Method of use: Insert in the equation the values of hr0.54 and h0.54
f determined from the table, and the value of
QF, and solve the equation for QR.
Example:
Static pressure = 68 psi
Residual pressure = 43 psi
Total field flow = 1,710 gpm
Desired residual pressure = 20 psi
( 68 – 20 ) 0.54 48 0.54
- = 1,710 ----------- = 2,430 gpm
8.09
Q R = 1,710 gpm --------------------------------- = 1,710 ---------------
( 68 – 43 ) 0.54
25 0.54
5.69
These calculations show that 2,430 gpm is available at the hydrant tested
at a residual pressure of 20 psi.
Stable Pressure
Determining the flow available is performed with the assumption that the system
pressure at the water-supply source will remain relatively constant during the test.
If the source pressure changes significantly during the test, a corresponding notation
should be made on the test record and should be considered in evaluating the flow-
test data. For additional information review Recommend Practice for Fire Flow
Testing and Marking of Fire Hydrants, NFPA Standard 291.
Appendix A
Illustrated Guide to
Dry-Barrel and Wet-Barrel
Hydrant Nomenclature
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Kennedy Valve:
Guardian K81-A (dry-barrel)
M&H Valve:
Style 129 (dry-barrel)
Mueller Group:
A415 (dry-barrel)
IMP-PRT2 (dry-barrel)
S-CENTPT (dry-barrel)
STND-PRT (dry-barrel)
Waterous Company:
WB67-250 (dry-barrel)
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
19 Hose Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
22 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
23 Nozzle Retaining Screw
24 Chain Set
25 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
28 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
31 Nozzle Section Washer
101 Nozzle Section Hydrant Head
102 2.5 in. Valve Stem Stem
103 2.5 in. Valve Carrier Valve Carrier
104 Valve Carrier O-Ring
105 2.5 in. Valve Disc Valve Washer
106 2.5 in. Valve Retainer Valve Washer Retainer
107 Slotted Nut Retaining Nut
108 Cotter Pin
109 Outer Stem Nut O-Ring
110 Stem Nut Stuffing Box
111 Inner Stem Nut O-Ring
112 Dummy Nut
113 Dummy Nut Retaining Bolt
114 Stem Nut Retaining Screw
115 Hose Nozzle Cap Gasket
116 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
117 4 in.-4.5 in.Valve Stem Stem
118 4 in.-4.5 in.Valve Disc Valve Washer
119 4 in.-4.5 in.Valve Retainer Valve Washer Retainer
120 Pumper Cap Gasket
121 4 in.-4.5 in.Valve Carrier Valve Carrier
122 Nozzle Section Bolt
123 Wet Barrel Flange O-Ring
124 Break Ring
125 Nozzle Section Nut
126 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
127 Wet Barrel Flange Section
31 124
Model: 2700
Manufacturer: American AVK Company
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Compression—open against pressure
Dry top
Traffic model
Part
Number: Part Name Preferred Term
1 Weathershield Bolt
2 Weathershield Weathershield
3 Lock Plate Screw
4 Lock Plate
5 Inner Thrust Nut O-Ring
6 Thrust Nut
7 Outer Thrust Nut O-Ring
8 Anti-Friction Washer
9 Lubrication Hole Seal
10 Operating Nut Operating Nut
11 Stop Nut Stop Nut
15 Stem Seal O-Rings
16 Upper Stem Rod Stem
17 Barrel Gasket
19 Hose Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
20 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
21 Hose Nozzle Cap Gasket
22 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
23 Nozzle Retaining Screw
24 Chain Set
25 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
26 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
27 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
28 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
29 Nozzle Section Nozzle Section
30 Nozzle Section Bolt
31 Nozzle Section Washer
32 Lock Ring
33 Breakable Flange Breakable Flange
34 Nozzle Section Nut
35 Upper Barrel Upper Barrel
36 Coupler Pin
37 Breakable Stem Rod Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
38 Spring Pin
39 Spider
40 Spider Bolt
41 Lower Stem Rod Stem
46 Standpipe Flange
49 Lower Barrel Lower Barrel
50 Lower Barrel O-Ring
51 Valve Seat O-Ring
53 Valve Seat O-Ring
54 Drain Ring Seat Ring Insert
55 Brass Plug
56 Brass Fitting Drain Outlet
57 Main Valve Flange
58 Stop Pin
60 Main Valve Retaining Pin
61 Main Valve Disc Main Valve
62 Base Gasket
64 Stud Bolt
67 Base Base
71 Modern Nozzle Section Bolt
75 Zerk Fitting
1
2 3 22
9 4 21
5 8
6 19
75
7
10
28 11
27 15 20
Detail "A"
26 29
23 17
24 25 58 64
31
61 34
71 60 31
See Detail "A" 16 46
35 50
57 51 53
30 54
56
31 55
62
34
Detail "B"
36
37
41
38
49 39
40
32
67
Model: 2780
Manufacturer: American AVK Company
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Compression—open against pressure
Dry top
Traffic model
Part
Number: Part Name Preferred Term
1 Weathershield Bolt
2 Weathershield Weathershield
3 Lock-Plate Screw
4 Lock Plate
5 Inner Thrust Nut O-Ring
6 Thrust Nut
7 Outer Thrust Nut O-Ring
8 Antifriction Washer
9 Lubrication Hole Seal
10 Operating Nut Operating Nut
11 Stop Nut Stop Nut
14 Bonnet Bonnet
15 Stem Seal O-Rings
16 Upper Stem Rod Stem
17 Barrel Gasket
19 Hose Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
20 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
21 Hose Nozzle Cap Gasket
22 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
23 Nozzle Retaining Screw
24 Chain Set
25 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
26 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
27 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
28 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
29 Nozzle Section Nozzle Section
30 Nozzle Section Bolt
31 Nozzle Section Washer
32 Lock Ring
33 Breakable Flange Breakable Flange
34 Nozzle Section Nut
36 Coupler Pin
37 Breakable Stem Rod Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
38 Spring Pin
39 Spider
40 Spider Bolt
41 Lower Stem Rod Stem
46 Standpipe Flange
49 Lower Barrel Lower Barrel
50 Lower Barrel O-Ring
51 Valve Seat O-Ring
53 Valve Seat O-Ring
54 Drain Ring Seat Ring Insert
55 Brass Plug
56 Brass Fitting Drain Outlet
57 Main Valve Flange
58 Stop Pin
60 Main Valve Retaining Pin
61 Main Valve Disc Main Valve
62 Base Gasket
64 Stud Bolt
67 Base Base
75 Zerk Fitting
1 3
2 4
9
5 8
22
6 75
21
10
7 19
12
14
13
17 20
18 Detail "A"
24
11
28
15
27
16 58 64
29 61 34
See Detail "A"
26 60 31
30 46
23 17
31 50
32 57 51 53
24 34 54
56
55
62
25 33 Detail "B"
36
37
38
41
49 39
40
32
67
See Detail "B"
Rotated 20°
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
62-1 Operating Nut Operating Nut
62-2-1 Cover O-Ring
62-2-2 Housing O-Ring
62-4-4 Thrust Washer
62-5-3 Pipe Plug
62-7-7 Weather Cover Bonnet
62-9 Housing Cover Packing Gland
62-11-2 Cover Cap Screws
62-13 Cover Gasket
62-14 Housing Gasket
62-15 Housing Stuffing Box, Packing Plate
62-16 Housing Bolts & Nuts
62-18-60 Upper Barrel Nozzle Section
62-19-SR Lower Barrel Lower Barrel
62-20-60 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
62-20-61 Hose Nozzle Seal
62-20-62 Hose Nozzle Retainer
62-21 Hose Caps Outlet-Nozzle Cap
62-22 Hose Cap Gaskets
62-23-1 Hose Cap Chain With S-Hook
62-23-18 Pumper Cap Chain With S-Hook
62-25-60 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
62-25-61 Pumper Nozzle Seal
62-25-62 Pumper Nozzle Retainer
62-26 Pumper Cap Outlet-Nozzle Cap
62-27 Pumper Cap Gasket
62-29-14 Snap Rings
62-29-15 Breakable Flange Breakable Barrel Coupling
62-29-16 Base Flange
62-29-30 Rod Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
62-29-31 Coupling & Cotter Pins
62-30-03 Hydrant Spring
62-30-04 Spring Plate
62-30-06 Travel Stop Nut Stop Nut
62-30-07 Spring Plate Pin
62-30-11 Upper Rod Stem
62-30-12 Lower Rod Stem
62-31 Drain Lever Drain Valve
62-35-OR Hydrant Seat Valve-seat Ring
62-36-2 Seat O-Ring Outside
62-36-3 Seat O-Ring Inside
62-37-OR Drain Ring Seat-Ring Insert
62-38 Drain Ring Gasket
62-38-1 Barrel Gasket
62-38-6 Base Gasket
62-39 Base Bolts & Nuts
62-39-9 Barrel Bolts & Nuts
62-40 Valve Top Upper Valve Plate
62-41 Hydrant Valve Main Valve
62-42 Valve Bottom Lower Valve Plate
62-46-5 Mechanical Joint Base Base
62-144 Weather Shield
62-145 Rod Sleeve
62-146 Sleeve O-Rings
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
84-1 Operating Nut Operating Nut
84-2-1 Cover O-Ring
84-2-2 Housing O-Ring
84-4-4 Thrust Washer
84-5-3 Pipe Plug
84-7-7 Weather Cover Bonnet
84-9 Housing Cover Packing Gland
84-11-2 Cover Cap Screws
84-13 Cover Gasket
84-14 Housing Gasket
84-15 Housing Stuffing Box, Packing Plate
84-16 Housing Bolts & Nuts
84-18-60 Upper Barrel Nozzle Section
84-19-SR Lower Barrel Lower Barrel
84-20-60 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
84-20-61 Hose Nozzle Seal
84-20-62 Hose Nozzle Retainer
84-21 Hose Caps Outlet-Nozzle Cap
84-22 Hose Cap Gaskets
84-23-1 Hose Cap Chain With S-Hook
84-23-18 Pumper Cap Chain With S-Hook
84-25-60 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
84-25-61 Pumper Nozzle Seal
84-25-62 Pumper Nozzle Retainer
84-26 Pumper Cap Outlet-Nozzle Cap
84-27 Pumper Cap Gasket
84-29-13 Barrel Flanges
84-29-14 Snap Rings
84-29-30 Rod Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
84-29-31 Coupling & Cotter Pins
84-29-45 Breakable Flange Breakable Barrel Coupling
84-30-03 Hydrant Spring
84-30-04 Spring Plate
84-30-06 Travel Stop Nut Stop Nut
84-30-07 Spring Plate Pin
84-30-11 Upper Rod Stem
84-30-12 Lower Rod Stem
84-31 Drain Lever Drain Valve
84-35-02 Hydrant Seat Valve-Seat Ring
84-36-1 Seat O-Rings
84-37 Drain Ring Seat-Ring Insert
84-38 Drain Ring Gaskets
84-38-1 Barrel Gasket
84-39 Base Bolts & Nuts
84-39-9 Barrel Bolts & Nuts
84-40 Valve Top Upper Valve Plate
84-40-4 Valve Top Cotter Pin
84-41 Hydrant Valve Main Valve
84-42 Valve Bottom Lower Valve Plate
84-46-5 Mechanical Joint Base Base
84-144 Weather Shield
84-145 Rod Sleeve
84-146 Sleeve O-Rings
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
73-1 Operating Nut Operating Nut
73-2-1 Cover O-Ring
73-2-2 Housing O-Ring
73-4-4 Thrust Washer
73-5-3 Pipe Plug
73-7-7 Weather Cover Bonnet
73-9 Housing Cover Packing Gland
73-11-2 Cover Cap Screws
73-13 Cover Gasket
73-14 Housing Gasket
73-15 Housing Stuffing Box, Packing Plate
73-16 Housing Bolts & Nuts
73-18-60 Upper Barrel Nozzle Section
73-19-SR Lower Barrel Lower Barrel
73-20-60 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
73-20-61 Hose Nozzle Seal
73-20-62 Hose Nozzle Retainer
73-21 Hose Caps Outlet-nozzle Cap
73-22 Hose Cap Gaskets
73-23-1 Hose Cap Chain With S-Hook
73-23-18 Pumper Cap Chain With S-Hook
73-25-60 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
73-25-61 Pumper Nozzle Seal
73-25-62 Pumper Nozzle Retainer
73-26 Pumper Cap Outlet-nozzle Cap
73-27 Pumper Cap Gasket
73-29-13 Barrel Flanges
73-29-14 Snap Rings
73-29-30 Rod Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
73-29-31 Coupling & Cotter Pins
73-29-45 Breakable Flange Breakable Barrel Coupling
73-30-03 Hydrant Spring
73-30-04 Spring Plate
73-30-06 Travel Stop Nut Stop Nut
73-30-07 Spring Plate Pin
73-30-11 Upper Rod Stem
73-30-12 Lower Rod Stem
73-31 Drain Lever Drain Valve
73-35-02 Hydrant Seat Valve-Seat Ring
73-36-1 Seat O-Rings
73-37 Drain Ring Seat-Ring Insert
73-38 Drain Ring Gaskets
73-38-1 Barrel Gasket
73-39 Base Bolts & Nuts
73-39-9 Barrel Bolts & Nuts
73-40 Valve Top Upper Valve Plate
73-40-4 Valve Top Cotter Pin
73-41 Hydrant Valve Main Valve
73-42 Valve Bottom Lower Valve Plate
73-46-5 Mechanical Joint Base Base
73-144 Weather Shield
73-145 Rod Sleeve
73-146 Sleeve O-Rings
Model: Medallion
Manufacturer: Clow Valve Company
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Hex Head Bolt
2 Weather Shield
3 Thrust Nut
4 Operating Nut Operating Nut
5 Cover Bonnet
6 Stem Sleeve
7 Cover O-Ring Bonnet O-Ring
8 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
9 Hose Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
10 Upper Stem Stem
11 Nozzle Section Nozzle Section
12 Safety Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
13 Cotter Pin
14 Barrel Upper Flange
15 Safety Flange Breakable Flange
16 Lower Stem Stem
17 Upper Valve Plate Upper Valve Plate
18 Upper Valve Plate Pin
19 Lower Flange O-Ring
20 Drain Ring O-Ring
21 Seat Ring Valve Seat Ring
22 Valve Rubber Main Valve
23 Lower Valve Plate Lower Valve Plate
24 Operating Nut O-Ring
25 Thrust Nut O-Ring
26 Thrust Bearing
27 Cover O-Ring Bonnet O-Ring
28 Jam Nut (Optional)
29 Upper Stem O-Ring
30 Nozzle O-Ring
31 Nozzle Cap Gasket
32 Steamer Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
33 Steamer Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
34 Chain
35 Safety Coupling Pin
36 Hex Head Bolt
37 Hex Nut
38 Standpipe Lower Barrel
39 Upper Valve Plate Drain Slides
40 Barrel Lower Flange
41 Seat Ring O-Ring
42 Drain Ring Seat Ring Insert
43 Seat Ring O-Ring
44 Shoe Bottom
Model: 850
Manufacturer: Clow Valve Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 21/2 in. Pro-Cap Nozzle Cap
2 21/2 in. Pro-Cap Gasket Nozzle Cap Gasket
3 21/2 in. Outlet Nozzle
4 21/2 in. Outlet O-Ring Nozzle O-Ring
5 21/2 in. Outlet Stem
6 Body
7 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
8 Stem Sleeve Stuffing Box
9 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
10 21/2 in. Carrier
11 21/2 in. Carrier O-Ring
12 21/2 in. Valve Seat
13 21/2 in. Retainer
14 Retaining Nut
15 Cotter Pin
16 4 or 41/2 in. Pro-Cap Nozzle Cap
17 4 or 41/2 in. Pro-Cap Gasket Nozzle Cap Gasket
18 4 or 41/2 in. Outlet Nozzle
19 4 or 41/2 in. Outlet O-Ring Nozzle O-Ring
20 4 or 41/2 in. Stem
21 4 or 41/2 in. Carrier
22 4 or 41/2 in. Valve Seat
23 4 or 41/2 in. Retainer
Model: 860
Manufacturer: Clow Valve Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Pro-Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
2 Pro-Cap Gasket
3 Outlet Hose Outlet Nozzle or
Pumper Outlet Nozzle
4 Outlet O-Ring Nozzle O-Ring
5 Stem
6 Body
7 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
8 Stem Sleeve Stuffing Box
9 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
10 Carrier Valve Carrier
11 Carrier O-Ring
12 Valve Rubber Valve Washer
13 Retainer Valve Washer Retainer
14 Retaining Nut
15 Cotter Pin
16 Chain Assembly
Model: 950
Manufacturer: Clow Valve Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Pro-Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
2 Pro-Cap Gasket
3 Outlet Hose Outlet Nozzle or
Pumper Outlet Nozzle
4 Outlet O-Ring Nozzle O-Ring
5 Stem
6 Body
7 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
8 Stem Sleeve Stuffing Box
9 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
10 Carrier Valve Carrier
11 Carrier O-Ring
12 Valve Rubber Valve Washer
13 Retainer Valve Washer Retainer
14 Retaining Nut
15 Cotter Pin
16 Chain Assembly
Model: 2050
Manufacturer: Clow Valve Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Pro-Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
2 Pro-Cap Gasket
3 Outlet Hose Outlet Nozzle or
Pumper Outlet Nozzle
4 Outlet O-Ring Nozzle O-Ring
5 Set Screw
6 Stem
7 Body
8 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
9 Stem Sleeve Stuffing Box
10 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
11 Stem Nut
12 Carrier Valve Carrier
13 Valve Rubber Valve Washer
14 Retaining Nut
15 Chain Assembly
Model: 2060
Manufacturer: Clow Valve Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Pro-Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
2 Pro-Cap Gasket
3 Outlet Hose Outlet Nozzle or
Pumper Outlet Nozzle
4 Outlet O-Ring Nozzle O-Ring
5 Set Screw
6 Stem
7 Body
8 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
9 Stem Sleeve Stuffing Box
10 Stem Sleeve O-Ring Stuffing Box O-Ring
11 Stem Nut
12 Carrier Valve Carrier
13 Valve Rubber Valve Washer
14 Retaining Nut
15 Chain Assembly
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1-A Standpipe Lower Section Lower Barrel
1-B Traffic Standpipe Upper Upper Barrel
2 Bottom Inlet Base
3 Top Bonnet Nozzle Section
4 Drip Shut Off Upper Valve Plate
5 Valve Seat Valve Seat Ring
6 Valve Washer Lower Valve Plate
7 Hold Down Nut
8 Operating Nut Operating Nut
9 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
10 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet-Nozzle Cap
11 Reservoir O-Rings
12-A Operating Stem Top 211/2 in. Stem
12-B Operating Stem Lower Stem
13 Flange Bolt & Nut
14 Swivel Flanges Breakable Flange
15 Flange Gaskets
16 Seating Valve Main Valve
17 Inserts Drain Valve
18 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
20 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
21 Hose Nozzle O-Rings*
22 Drive-Loc Pin
23 Hose Nozzles* Hose Outlet Nozzle
24 Hose Nozzle Caps* Outlet Nozzle Cap
25 Hose Nozzle Gasket*
26 Chains*
27 Valve Seat O-Rings
28 Weather Seal O-Ring
29 Coupling Pin & Cotter Key
30 Stem Coupling—Breakable Frangible Stem Coupling
34 Set Screw*
35 Brass Liner Seat Ring Insert
36 Brass Collar
37 Set Screw
38 Thrust Washer
* Not shown
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Operating Nut Operating Nut
2 Hold Down Nut
3 Weather Seal O-Ring
4 Set Screw*
5 Bonnet Nozzle Section
6 Thrust Washer
7 Operating Stem Top 211/2 in. Stem
8 Hose Nozzle O-Rings*
9 Hose Nozzles*
10 Hose Nozzle Caps*
11 Hose Nozzle Gasket*
12 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
13 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
14 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
15 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet-Nozzle Cap
16 Pipe Plug
17 Chains*
18 Brass Collar
19 Reservoir O-Rings
20 Bonnet Bolts & Nuts
21 Quad-Seal Ring
22 Drive-Loc Pin
23 Traffic Standpipe Upper Upper Barrel
24 Safety Flange Bolts & Nuts
25 Swivel Flanges (Frangible) Breakable Flange
26 Coupling Pin & Cotter Key
27 Stem Coupling (Frangible) Frangible Stem Coupling
28 Standpipe Lower Section Lower Barrel
29 Operating Stem Lower Stem
30 Drip Shut Off Upper Valve Plate
31 Inserts Drain Valve
32 Valve Seat Valve Seat Ring
33 Bronze Liner Seat Ring Insert
34 Valve Seat O-Ring
35 Inlet Flange O-Ring
36 Drain Hole Bushing*
37 Inlet Flange Bolts & Nuts*
38 Seating Valve Rubber Main Valve
39 Valve Washer Lower Valve Plate
40 Bottom Inlet Base
* Not shown
Model: J344HP
Manufacturer: James Jones Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Hydrant Body
2 Bonnet Retainer Nut
3 Bonnet
4 Packing Nut
5 Pent Nut
6 Pent Nut Retainer
7 Stem
8 Stem Locknut
9 Disc Holder
10 Sealing Disc
11 Disc Retainer
12 Hose Cap Gasket
13 Hose Cap
Model: J380
Manufacturer: James Jones Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Hydrant Body
2 Bonnet
3 Packing Nut
4 Handle
5 Handle Retaining Nut
6 Stem
7 Disc Holder
8 Sealing Disc
9 Disc Retainer
Model: J3700+
Manufacturer: James Jones Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Hydrant Head Body
2 Hydrant Spool
3 Dome Cap
4 Removable Nozzle
5 Hose Caps
6 Hydrant Stem
7 Stem Locknut
8 Beveled Hydrant Disc
9 Hydrant Disc Locknut
10 Stem Insert
11 Pent Nut
12 Pent Nut Retainer
13 Hydrant Disc Holder
14 Nozzle Gasket
Model: J3761
Manufacturer: James Jones Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Hydrant Body
2 Hose Caps
3 Hydrant Stem
4 Stem Locknut
5 Beveled Hydrant Disc
6 Hydrant Disc Locknut
7 Stem Insert
8 Pent Nut
9 Pent Nut Retainer
10 Hydrant Disc Holder
11 Nozzle Gasket
Model: J4040
Manufacturer: James Jones Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Hydrant Body
2 Hose Caps
3 Stem Insert
4 Pent Nut
5 Nozzle Gasket
6 Nozzle Inserts
7 Beveled Hydrant Disc
8 Hydrant Stem
9 Stem Locknut
10 Hydrant Disc Holder
11 O-Rings
12 Hydrant Disc Locknut
13 Pent Nut Retainer
Model: J4060
Manufacturer: James Jones Company
Classification: Wet-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Hydrant Body
2 Nozzle Inserts
3 Hose Caps
4 Hydrant Stem
5 Stem Locknut
6 Beveled Hydrant Disc
7 Hydrant Disc Locknut
8 Stem Insert
9 Pent Nut
10 Pent Nut Retainer
11 Hydrant Disc Holder
12 Nozzle Gasket
13 O-Rings
Part
Number Part Name
K8101 Alemite Fitting
K8102 Operating Stem Nut
K8103 Dirt Shield
K8104 Stem Lock Nut
K8105 O-Ring
K8106 Thrust Washer
K8107 Hydrant Cap
K8108 Cap Bolts & Nuts
K8109 Cap Gasket
K8110 Stem Ferrule
K8111 O-Ring
K8112 O-Ring
K8114 Upper Stem
K8115 Upper Barrel
K8116 Stem Breaking Coupling
K8117R Cotter Pin
K8118 Bolts & Nuts
K8119 Breaking Ring
K8120 O-Ring
K8121R Bridge Pin
K8122R Clevis Pins
K8123 Lower Stem
K8124 Lower Barrel
K8125 Elbow Gasket
K8126A O-Ring
K8127 Seat Ring Insert
K8128 Seat Ring
K8129 Drain Tube
K8130 O-Ring
K8131 Main Valve
K8132 Bottom Plate
K8133 Drain Valve Pin
K8134 Elbow
K8135 Elbow Bolts & Nuts
K8136 Drain Valve
K8137 Drain Valve Facing With Insert
K8139 Nozzle Cap Chain
K8140 Nozzle Chain Band
K8141 Nozzle Retaining Screw
K8142 Nozzle
K8143 Nozzle Cap Gasket
K8144 Nozzle Cap
K8145 O-Ring
K8146 Allen Head Set Screw
K8147 Seat Removal Wrench
K8148 Nozzle Removal Tools
K8149 Collision Repair Kit
K8150 Grade Extension Kit
Part
Number Part Name
1 Weather Shield
2 Weather Shield Bolt and Oil Fill Plug
3 Operating Nut
4 Holddown Nut O-Ring
5 Holddown Nut
6 Thrust Washer
7 Bonnet
8 Bonnet Bolts
9 Bonnet Nuts
10 Bonnet/Nozzle O-Ring
11 Bonnet/Stem O-Ring
12 Hose Nozzle Cap
13 Pumper Nozzle Cap
14 Hose Nozzle
15 Pumper Nozzle
16 Upper Stem Assembly
17 Pumper Nozzle Cap Gasket
18 Hose Nozzle Cap Gasket
19 Seat Ring O-Ring (Retainer Ring)
20 Safety Stem Coupling
21 Chain
22 Retaining Clip
23 Clevis Pin
24 Safety Flange Bolts
25 Safety Flange Nuts
26 Stem Sleeve O-Ring
27 Lower Stem
28 Safety Flange
29 Drain Valve Facing
30 Stand Pipe Upper Flange
31 Stand Pipe Lower Flange
32 Stand Pipe
33 Seat Ring Upper O-Ring
34 Upper Valve Plate
35 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
36 Lower Stem Pin
37 Seat Ring
38 Shoe Bolts & Nuts
39 Seat Ring Lower O-Ring
40 Main Valve Seat
41 Drain Hole Bushings
42 Lower Valve Plate
43 Lower Valve Plate Lockwasher
44 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
45 Top Plate Rivets
46 Shoe
47 Nozzle Section
48 Retainer Ring, Shoe
49 Set Screw, Hose Outlet
Model: A415
Manufacturer: Mueller Group
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Flush Box Lid (Nonlocking)
2 Lift Handle
3 Lift Handle Nut
4 Flush Box
5 Pumper Nozzle Cap
6 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
7 Pumper Nozzle
8 Hose Nozzle Cap
9 Hose Nozzle Gasket
10 Hose Nozzle
11 Oil Screw for Operating Nut
12 Operating Nut
13 Oil Screw in Hold Down Nut
14 Hold Down Nut
15 Upper Barrel
16 Hold Down Nut O-Ring
17 O-Ring Seal
18 Cap Screw
19 Barrel Flange Gasket
20 Lower Barrel
21 Stem
22 Upper Valve Plate
23 Drain Valve Facing
24 Drain Valve Facing Screw
25 Seat Ring
26 Show Bolt & Nut
28 Stem Pin
29 Main Valve
30 Lower Valve Plate
31 Valve Plate Nut
32 Cap Nut Seal
33 Lock Washer
34 Drain Ring
35 Drain Ring Housing
36 Shoe
37 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
38 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
39 Nozzle Lock
40 Chain Hook
41 Chain
42 Top Seat O-Ring
43 Bottom Seat O-Ring
44 Drain Ring O-Ring
9
8
14
11
12
13
1
5
16 2
39 3
38
6
41
7
40 37
39
18 4
17
19 10
15
21
42 20
28
24
23
22
26
44 25
35 34
43
32
29
30
33
31
36
Model: IMP-PRT2
Manufacturer: Mueller Group
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
51 Operating Nut
52 Weather Cap
53 Hold Down Nut
59 Bonnet Gasket
65 Bonnet Bolt
66 Pumper Nozzle
67 Pumper Nozzle Cap
68 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
69 Nozzle Cap Chain
70 Hose Nozzle
71 Hose Nozzle Cap
72 Hose Nozzle Gasket
73 Upper Barrel
76 Safety Flange Gasket
77 Safety Flange
78 Safety Flange Bolt
80 Lower Barrel
81 Drain Valve Facing
82 Drain Valve Facing Screw
83 Upper Valve Plate
84 Shoe Gasket
85 Shoe Bolt
86 Metallic Gasket
87 Seat Ring
88 Main Valve
89 Lower Valve Plate
90 Valve Plate Nut
91 Cap Nut
92 Shoe
93 O-Ring Packing
96 Hydrant Lubricating Oil (Not Shown)
98 Oil Filler Plug
99 Bonnet
100 Bonnet O-Ring
101 Hold Down Nut O-Ring
102 Lock Washer
103 Upper Stem
104 Lower Stem
125 Safety Stem Coupling
136 Clevis Pins
137 Cotter Pins
102
51
52
101
100
53
98
99
59
65
93
66
67
70
68
71
72
69
73
103
136
125
78
76
77
137
104
80
81
82
83
84
82
87
86
88
89
90
91
92
Model: S-CENTPT
Manufacturer: Mueller Group
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Operating Nut
2 Weather Cap (Not Shown)
3 Hold Down Nut O-Ring
4 Hold Down Nut (Not Shown)
5 Bonnet O-Ring
6 Antifriction Washer
7 Oil Plug
8 Bonnet
9 Bonnet Bolt & Nut
10 Bonnet O-Ring
11 Upper Stem
12 Stem O-Ring
13 Nozzle Lock
14 Pumper Nozzle
15 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
16 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
17 Pumper Nozzle Cap
18 Hose Nozzle
19 Hose Nozzle Gasket
20 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
21 Hose Nozzle Cap
22 Cap Chain
23 Chain Ring
24 Upper Barrel Less Nozzles
25 Safety Coupling
26 Safety Flange Bolt & Nut
27 Safety Flange O-Ring
28 Safety Flange
29 Cotter Pin
30 Clevis Pin
31 Lower Stem
32 Lower Barrel
33 Stem Pin
34 Drain Valve Facing
35 Drain Valve Screw
36 Upper Valve Plate (Includes 34 & 35)
37 Shoe Bolt & Nut
38 Drain Ring Housing O-Ring
39 Seat Ring Top O-Ring
40 Drain Ring Housing
41 Drain Ring Housing Bolt & Nut (Not Shown)
42 Drain Ring
43 Seat Ring
44 Seat Ring Bottom O-Ring
45 Reversible Main Valve
46 Lower Valve Plate
47 Cap Nut Seal
48 Lock Washer
49 Lower Valve Plate Nut
50 Shoe
51 Hold Down Nut
84 Weather Seal
85 10.5 oz. Hydrant Lubricating Oil (Not Shown)
Model: STND-PRT
Manufacturer: Mueller Group
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Part
Number Part Name
1 Oil Screw For Operating Nut
2 Operating Nut
3 Hold Down Nut
5 Bonnet
6 O-Ring
7 Bonnet Gasket
8 Hose Nozzle Cap
9 Hose Nozzle
10 Pumper Nozzle
11 Pumper Nozzle Cap
12 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
13 Stem
14 Drain Valve Screw
15 Upper Valve Plate
16 Drain Valve Facing
17 Shoe Gasket
18 Main Valve
19 Shoe
20 Valve Plate Nut
21 Lower Valve Plate
23 Hose Nozzle Gasket
24 Seat Ring
25 Metallic Gasket
31 Oil Screw for Hold Down Nut
33 Bonnet Bolt & Nut
36 Nozzle Cap Chain
37 Barrel Flange Bolt & Nut
38 Gasket For Barrel Flange
39 Shoe Bolt & Nut
40 Upper Barrel
41 Lower Barrel
42 O-Ring
43 Cap Nut (For 5-1/4 in. Only)
31
1
2
6
3
42
5
33
7
8
9
23
10
11
12
36
40
37
38
41
13
14
15
16
39
17
24
25
18
21
20
19
43
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Operating Nut Operating Nut
3 Hold Down Nut O-Ring
5 Bonnet O-Ring
6 Antifriction Washer
7 Oil Plug
8 Bonnet Bonnet
9 Bonnet Bolts & Nuts
10 Bonnet O-Ring
11 Upper Rod Stem
12 Upper Rod O-Ring
13 Nozzle Lock Key
14 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
15 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
16 Pumper Nozzle O-Ring
17 Pumper Nozzle Cap
18 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
19 Hose Nozzle Gasket
20 Hose Nozzle O-Ring
21 Hose Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
22 Cap Chain
23 Chain Ring
24 Standpipe Upper Nozzle Section
25 Safety Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
26 Safety Flange Bolts & Nuts
27 Safety Flange O-Ring
28 Safety Flange Breakable Flange
29 Cotter Pin
30 Clevis Pin
31 Lower Rod Stem
32 Standpipe Lower (Specify Bury) Lower Barrel
33 Stem Pin
34 Drain Valve Facing Drain Valve
35 Drain Valve Screw
36 Valve Top Plate Upper Valve Plate
37 Elbow & D.R.H. Bolts & Nuts
38 Drain Ring Housing O-Ring
39 Seat Ring O-Ring (Top)
40 Drain Ring Housing
42 Drain Ring Seat Ring Insert
43 Seat Ring Valve Seat Ring
44 Seat Ring O-Ring (Bottom)
45 Main Valve Main Valve
46 Valve Bottom Plate Lower Valve Plate
47 Cap Nut Seal
48 Lock Washer
49 Valve Bottom Plate Nut
50 Elbow Base
51 Lubricant (In Chamber)
84 Hold Down Nut Stop Nut
85 Weather Seal Weather Shield
85 1
3
84
5
6 8
7 9
10 51
14 13 11
15 12
16 18
19
20
17 21
33
23
24
22
25
26
30
27
28
31
32
29 33
34
35
43
36
37
38
39
40
44
42
45
46
47
48
50 49
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Operating Nut Operating Nut
2 Operating Nut Seal
3 Operating Nut Locking Pin
4 Lubricant (In Chamber)
5 Travel Stop Nut Stop Nut
6 Hold Down Nut
7 Hold Down Nut Screw
8 Bonnet (Specify Direction) Bonnet
9 Bonnet Locking Screw
10 Bonnet Seal
11 O-Ring
12 Bonnet-Revolving Nut O-Rings
13 Revolving Nut (Specify Direction) Stem Nut
14 Inner Revolving Nut O-Rings
15 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
16 Pumper Nozzle Cap Gasket
17 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
18 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
19 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
20 Hose Nozzle Cap Gasket
21 Hose Nozzle Cap
22 Hose nozzle Gasket
23 Chain Assembly
24 Rod Upper (Specify Direction) Stem
Including Sheath With UL O-Ring
Rod Pin–Shear Proof
25 Standpipe Upper (Specify V.O.) Nozzle Section
26 Rod Coupling (Frangible) Frangible Stem Coupling
27 Coupling Retaining Rings
28 Rod Coupling Pins
29 Standpipe Coupling Seal
30 Sp. Coupling Halves (Frangible) Breakable Barrel Coupling
31 Standpipe Coupling Bolt & Nut
32 Valve Rod Lower (Specify Bury) Stem
33 Standpipe Lower (Specify Bury) Lower Barrel
34 Top Plate Pin–Shear Proof
35 Valve Top Plate (Specify V.O.)
37 Elbow Locking Key
38 O-Ring Gasket
39 Drain Valve Facing Drain Valve
42 Seat Ring (Specify V.O.) Valve Seat Ring
43 Seat Ring O-Ring
44 Main Valve Main Valve
45 Valve Bottom Plate Lower Valve Plate
46 Elbow, Including Sub-seat Base
Drain Hole Liner
47 Antifriction Bearing
48 Nozzle Wedge Lock
49 Dampener
4 1
2
3
6
7 8
5
12 11
47
10 9
13 24
14
22
19
15 16 17 18
20
21
23
25
26
29
30
USP
31
27 28 49
32 33
34
39 35
37
38 42
43
44
46 45
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
1 Elbow Mechanical Joint End Base
2 O-Ring Seal Plate
3 Seal Plate O-Ring
4 Hold Down Nut O-Ring
5 Bonnet Bonnet
6 Hose Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
7 Pumper Nozzle Cap Outlet Nozzle Cap
8 Valve Bottom Plate Lower Valve Plate
9 Valve Seat Ring Valve Seat Ring
10 Operating Nut (Yoke Stem Nut) Operating Nut
11 Drip Cup
12 Drip Rod Guide
13 Drip Rod Upper Extension
14 Drip Rod Lower Extension
15 Drip Rod Upper Extension Nut
16 Wrench Guide Set Screw
17 Hold Down Nut Screw
18 Cross bar
19 Hold Down Nut
20 Wrench Guide Set Screw
21 Main Valve Rod Bottom Cap Nut
22 Extension Stem
23 Shear Pin
24 Spring Washer
25 Valve Rod Spring
26 Main Rod Sleeve Upper Gasket
27 Bottom Cap Nut Gasket
28 Key Pin for Valve Rod
29 Drip Rod
30 Cross Bar Screw
31 Cross Bar Screw Lock Nut
32 Elbow Bolt and Nut
33 Seal Plate Bolt and Nut
34 Bonnet Bolt and Nut
35 Hose Nozzle Hose Outlet Nozzle
36 Pumper Nozzle Pumper Outlet Nozzle
37 Hose Nozzle Gasket
38 Pumper Nozzle Gasket
39 Valve Main Valve
40 Seat Ring Gasket
41 Drip Cup Washer
42 Nozzle Cap Chain and Bail Rings
43 Seal Plate Gasket
44 Elbow Gasket
45 Standpipe Coupling Socket Head Cap
46 Standpipe Coupling Breakable Barrel Coupling
47 Main Rod Coupling Frangible Stem Coupling
48 Main Rod Coupling Pins
49 Main Rod Coupling Springs
50 Standpipe Middle O-Ring
51 Standpipe Upper Nozzle Section Nozzle Section
52 Standpipe Lower Section Lower Barrel
53 Main Valve Rod Upper Section Stem
54 Main Valve Rod Lower Section Stem
57 Valve Top Plate Upper Valve Plate
58 Drain Hole Liner Drain Outlet
10 4
22 17
19 3
2 43
5
12
34
13
33
15
30 31
18
37
6 23
24
25
35
7 36 38
53
51
42
48 49
45 46
50
47
54 29
52
16 20
26
57 14
9 41
40 44
32
11
58
39
28
8
1
27
21
Model: WB67-250
Manufacturer: Waterous Company
Classification: Dry-barrel hydrant
Compression—open against pressure
Dry top
Traffic model
Part
Number Part Name Preferred Term
3 O-Ring Packing
5 Flange Gasket
6 Hex HD Bolt 5/8-11 × 3-in.
6A Hex HD Bolt 5/8-11 × 33/4-in.
6A Hex HD Bolt 5/8-11 × 3-in.
6C Hex Nut 5/8-11
7 Drain plunger Drain Valve
8 Cotter pin 1/4 in. by 11/2 in.
10 Nozzle Cap (Hose or Pumper) Outlet Nozzle Cap
11 Cap Gasket
12 Nozzle (Hose or Pumper) Outlet Nozzle
16 Flat HD Screw 1/4-20 × 1/2-in.
17A Operating Nut–Lower Stem Nut
17B Operating Nut–Upper Operating Nut
25 Valve-Rod Bushing
29 Standpipe Lower Barrel
30 Crossarm
31 Valve Seat Valve Seat Ring
34 Upper Valve Washer Upper Valve Plate
35 Main Valve Main Valve
36 Lower Valve Washer Lower Valve Plate
37 Hydrant Bottom Base
40 Upper Standpipe Upper Barrel
54 Drain Bushing Drain Outlet
56 Support Packing Plate
57 O-Ring Packing
59 O-Ring Packing
60 Nozzle Section Nozzle Section
61 Bury Depth Plate
61 Bury Depth Plate Washer
62B Upper Standpipe Flange
63 Standpipe Flange
64 Flange Lock Ring
67 Coupling Sleeve (Two Halves) Frangible Stem Coupling
71 Upper Rod Assembly Stem
72 Lower Rod Stem
81 Groove Pin 3/32 in. × 7/16 in.
82 Upper Tube Seal
83 Lower Tube Seal
84 Support Gasket
85 Support Tube
86 Stop Nut Stop Nut
87 Coupling Nut
88 Coupling Stud
89 Operating-Nut Bushing
90 Thrust Ring
92 Upper Standpipe Gasket
113 Breakable Flange Breakable Flange
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Waterous Company, 57
Model WB67–250, 116, 117f.
Weather shield (cap), 11, 12f., 13f.
Wet-barrel hydrants, 4, 17
See also American AVK Company, Clow
Valve Company, James Jones
Company for specific models
component terminology, 18–20, 19f.
construction terminology, 17–18
high-pressure type, 17
inspection, 30–31, 32
installation terminology, 18
installation, 24f.
standard (ANSI/AWWA C503), 8, 8n.
Wet-top hydrants, 10
To order any of these manuals or other AWWA publications, call the Bookstore toll-free at
1-(800)-926-7337.
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