Dry Pillar

Fire Hydrants
An Introduction to NAFFCO

NAFFCO was founded in Dubai, UAE to become the world’s leading
producer and supplier of life safety solutions. By recognizing the
importance and convenience of having easy access to multiple
safety services, we became specialized by offering complete
solutions under one roof for all types of high quality firefighting
equipment, fire protection systems, fire alarms, addressable
emergency systems, security systems,custom-made vehicles such
as fire trucks, ambulances, mobile hospitals and airport rescue
firefighting vehicles (ARFF).
Our products have been consistently certified by UL, FM, BSI, LPCB
and Global Mark according to the latest International Quality
Standard for their strict adherence to ISO 9001 quality management
system and certified for ISO 14001 environmental management
systems and BS OHSAS 18001 for occupational safety by UL DQS.
Our success is driven by our passion to protect; our vision is to
become the world’s number one provider of innovative solutions in
protecting life, environment and property.

With the most talented and dedicated employees from around the
world, NAFFCO has over 450 passionate engineers and over 3 million
square feet of manufacturing facilities. We are currently exporting to
over 100 countries worldwide.

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DRY TYPE PILLAR FIRE HYDRANTS
FEATURES
• NAFFCO Fire Hydrants are designed to comply with ANSI/AWWA
C502.
• Dry barrel design eliminates damage to the hydrant caused by
freezing of the upper part.
• NAFFCO Fire Hydrants are designed for high performance and
easy to install, maintain and repair.
• Excellent and proven flow characteristics.
• 2 x 2½” NH thread connectors for soft hose connection.
• 1 x 4½” NH thread pumper connection for fire trucks.
• 6” inlet connection complying to mechanical joint ANSI/AWWA
C111/A21.11 or flange connection ASME B16.5 Class 150.
• Operation threads are corrosion protected and for easy operation.
• NAFFCO fire hydrants are high pressure rated to 250 psi compatible
with today’s trends.
• Internal epoxy paint system gives high corrosion protection to
hydrants.
• Advanced safety couplings and flange design reduces traffic
damage to hydrant.
• Main valve is easily removed from either the bonnet flange or
ground line flange.

DESIGN FEATURES
• Body Material: Ductile Iron.
• Nominal Pressure 250 psi., Test Pressure: 500 psi.
• O-ring sealed flanges at the bonnet ground line and shoe simplify
maintenance by eliminating gasket adhesion at these points,
making disassembly easier. The O-rings are easier than flat
gaskets to position during reassembly, and provide superior
pressure handling.
• Hold-down nut - features integral weather seal. Prevents
unauthorized removal of hold-down nut or operating nut.
Resilient wiper seal prevents water entry and protects from
freezing; material resistant to sunlight deterioration. O-ring
provides second level seal.
• Safety flange - breaks cleanly to help prevent barrel damage, but
strong enough to withstand normal handling. Allows economical
repair, adding of extension section, rotation or changing of upper
barrel without excavation.
• Full flow openings - large, smooth radius hose and pumper
openings reduce friction loss.

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS & MATERIALS
Model No.: 150 - NFH(M)

Sl. No. Name Material

1 Mechanical Connector Ductile Iron
2 Locking Nut Ductile Iron
3 Connecting Rod ASTM A29/29M - 1045
4 Lock Nut Gasket EPDM
5 Tray Ductile Iron
6 Sealed Rubber Sheet EPDM
7 Guide Bracket ASTM B148 - C95400
8 Connecting Cylinder Ductile Iron
9 Perforated Cylindrical Pin ASTM A29/29M - 1045
10 Connecting Rod Sleeve ASTM A29/29M - 1045
11 Clamp for Connection Tube Ductile Iron
12 Main Body on Ground Ductile Iron
13 Connector ASTM B148 - C95400
14 Cover Gasket EPDM
15 Cover Ductile Iron
16 Upper End Cover Ductile Iron
17 Thread Flag ASTM B148 - C95400
18 Screw Stem Nut ASTM B148 - C95400
19 Screw Nut Gasket ASTM B148 - C95400
20 Screw Nut Seat ASTM B148 - C95400
21 Bolt, Nut ASTM A29/29M - 1035
22 Cover Ductile Iron
23 Cylindrical Pin ASTM A29/29M - 1045
24 Cover Chain ASTM A283-B - Gr. B
25 Bolt, Nut ASTM A29/29M - 1035
26 Screw Stem ASTM A29/29M - 1045
27 Cushion Rubber EPDM
28 Pressure Relief Valve ASTM 240 - 304
29 Seat ASTM B148 - C95400
31 Seat Fixing Plate Ductile Iron
32 Bolt, Nut ASTM A29/29M - 1035
33 Annular Tubes ASTM A29/29M - 1045
34 Platen Ductile Iron
35 Locking Nut Seat Ductile Iron
36 Check Turn Gasket ASTM A283-B - Gr. B

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS & MATERIALS
Model No.: 150 - NFH(F)

Sl. No. Name Material

1 Flange Connector Ductile Iron
2 Locking Nut Ductile Iron
3 Connecting Rod ASTM A29/29M - 1045
4 Lock Nut Gasket EPDM
5 Tray Ductile Iron
6 Sealed Rubber Sheet EPDM
7 Guide Bracket ASTM B148 - C95400
8 Connecting Cylinder Ductile Iron
9 Perforated Cylindrical Pin ASTM A29/29M - 1045
10 Connecting Rod Sleeve ASTM A29/29M - 1045
11 Clamp for Connection Tube Ductile Iron
12 Main Body on Ground Ductile Iron
13 Connector ASTM B148 - C95400
14 Cover Gasket EPDM
15 Cover Ductile Iron
16 Upper End Cover Ductile Iron
17 Thread Flag ASTM B148 - C95400
18 Screw Stem Nut ASTM B148 - C95400
19 Screw Nut Gasket ASTM B148 - C95400
20 Screw Nut Seat ASTM B148 - C95400
21 Bolt, Nut ASTM A29/29M - 1035
22 Cover Ductile Iron
23 Cylindrical Pin ASTM A29/29M - 1045
24 Cover Chain ASTM A283-B - Gr. B
25 Bolt, Nut ASTM A29/29M - 1035
26 Screw Stem ASTM A29/29M - 1045
27 Cushion Rubber EPDM
28 Pressure Relief Valve ASTM 240 - 304
29 Seat ASTM B148 - C95400
31 Seat Fixing Plate Ductile Iron
32 Bolt, Nut ASTM A29/29M - 1035
33 Annular Tubes ASTM A29/29M - 1045
34 Platen Ductile Iron
35 Locking Nut Seat Ductile Iron
36 Check Turn Gasket ASTM A283-B - Gr. B

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Improved safety flange and stem
coupling perform more predictably to
protect the main connection from traffic
induced damage and minimize damage to
the hydrant. If struck by a vehicle, the safety
flange breaks away below the ground
flange area and the safety stem coupling
pulls apart. No loose pieces can fall into the
lower barrel where they could affect main valve or drain operation.
The high strength safety coupling resists corrosion and assures a
tight connection between the stem sections during normal hydrant
operation. Upon traffic impact, the coupling tears away, leaving the
lower stem below ground level where it cannot be depressed by a
ACCESSORIES
Seat Wrench - universal fit; used to
remove main valve and seat ring from
bonnet level or ground line. Wrench self-
centers on barrel flanges.
Sleeve - protects O-rings from damage
when the bonnet is removed from the
upper stem.
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vehicle tire, and the main valve remains closed. Service is restored
quickly and easily without excavation by replacing the safety flange
and coupling using a convenient repair kit.
Hose and pumper nozzles are
threaded-in for easy field replacement if
damaged, or for changeover to different
thread style. A special locking method
makes installation simple and secure.
The nozzles can be faced in any direction
by loosening the safety flange bolts and
rotating the upper barrel assembly.
Operating Wrench - operates nozzle
caps, pin-and lug-type hose couplings,
hydrant operating and hold-down nuts.
 TYPICAL HYDRANT INSTALLATION DETAILS
PUMPER SHOULD
FACE ROAD SIDE
COVER
FRAME
410X330
(OPENING)
DRAIN HOLE
WATER MAIN
GATE VALVE CONCRETE STRUCTURE
1. Hydrant should be handled carefully to avoid breakage and
damage to flanges. Keep hydrant closed until they are installed.
2. Before installation of hydrants clean piping and elbow of any
foreign matter.
3. Locate fire hydrant in accordance with the applicable fire code
& to requirements of local authority
4. Unless otherwise required as above, install hydrants away
from the curb line at a sufficient distance to avoid damage from
or to overhanging vehicles. The vehicle pumper outlet nozzle
should face the road side. Make sure that the outlet nozzles are
high enough above the ground line for hose attachment and
that there are no obstructions to prevent operation.
5. Always install an auxiliary valve between hydrant and the
main supply to permit isolation of hydrant for maintenance
purposes.
EARTH FILL ABOVE THE STONE
SHOULD BE TAMPED TO GIVE
FIRM SUPPORT
GROUND LEVEL
POLYTHENE SHEET
CRUSHED STONE
OR COARSE GRAVEL
CONCRETE STRUCTURE
6. In setting up a hydrant, the elbow should be placed on a
concrete structure or other solid foundations, to prevent
setting and strain on hydrant lead joints.
7. The bottom and lower part of the hydrant should be
surrounded with crushed stone or coarse gravel so that water
released from the hydrant drain may escape quickly. The stone
filled area should contain a volume of water at least twice that
held by the hydrant barrel.
8. Both crushed stone and earth fill above concrete structure
should be tamped to give firm support to the hydrant barrel.
9. After the hydrant is installed and the line as well as the hydrant
have been hydrostatically tested, the hydrant should be
flushed and the checked for proper drainage.
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CAT.NO.NF/FH/05/15