Model ZW209FP

Fire Protection Pressure Reducing Valve

Application
The Zurn Wilkins Model ZW209FP Pilot Operated Pressure
Reducing Valve is designed specifically for Fire Suppression
Systems to reduce high inlet pressures to a safe and stable
outlet pressure. The pilot assembly reacts to changes in
downstream pressure allowing the main valve to modulate
between the closed and open position ensuring a constant
downstream set pressure. Once the downstream pres-
sure reaches the pilot setting, the main valve will seal shut
preventing damage downstream. Pressure regulation is not W
dependent upon flow rate, resulting in minimal pressure loss FLO
DIRECTION OF FLOW N OF
through the valve. In addition the Model ZW209FP comes TIO
EC
DIR
standard with red epoxy coating internally and externally for
corrosion protection, as well as pressure gauges with gauge
isolation valves for quick and easy installation and adjustment. Options
The Zurn Wilkins Model ZW209FP is available in both globe (Add suffix letters to ZW209FP)
and angle pattern bodies. Function
C - 40XL2 Hydraulic Check
Approvals Body
• UL and C-UL Listed (1-1/4" thru 10") A - Angle Style Body
Connections
G - Grooved Ends (inlet rating 300 psi)
TH - NPT threaded (inlet rating 300 psi)
Y - ANSI Class 300 Flanged (inlet rating 300 psi)
X - ANSI Class 150 Flanged (inlet rating 250 psi)
Materials Main Valve Options
Main Valve Body Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Z - ZPI Visual Position Indicator*
Main Valve Cover Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Z2 - ZPI2 Stainless Steel Dry Position Indicator
Disc Guide Stainless Steel *Not available for valves with Stainless Steel Pilotry Option
Seat Stainless Steel Pilot System
Disc Buna-N Rubber SP - All Stainless Steel Pilotry (replaces all brass
Diaphragm Nylon Reinforced Buna-N fittings, pilot valve and copper tubing)
Stem Stainless Steel RV - Pilot on Reverse Side
Spring Stainless Steel
Schematic Diagram
Standard Features Item Description of Standard Features
 “Wye” Type Strainer 1. Main Valve
 Inlet and Outlet Pressure Gauges (UL/FM) 2. SXL “Wye” Type Strainer
 3-Way Gauge Isolation Valves 3. Pressure Gauge
 Red Epoxy Coated, FDA Approved 4. Restriction Fitting
 Copper Tubing and Brass Fittings 5. PV-PRD Pressure Reducing Control
C. 40XL Hydraulic Check
Sizes
Globe and Angle Style Body:
Flanged ends 1 1/2" thru 10” C 5
Grooved ends 1 1/2" thru 10”
4
Threaded ends 1 1/4" thru 3”
Temperature Rating: Water 33°F to 140°F
2
Pilot Spring Range: 50-165 psi Residual
Pressure (155 psi Max 10") C
Standards And Pressure Ratings 3 3
Standards Compliance UL Pressure Ratings
Main Body ANSI/AWWA C530
CLASS 150 - ANSI B16.42 250 psi
Flanged
CLASS 300 - ANSI B16.42 300 psi
Grooved IPS - AWWA C606 300 psi FLOW
Threaded NPT - ANSI B1.20.1 300 psi
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7900 Goreway Drive, Unit 10, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5W6, 877-892-5216 Product No. Model ZW209FP
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Globe and Angle Main Valve Dimensions
VALVE SIZE INCHES (mm)
DIM FULL PORT
1 1/4 (32) 1 1/2(38) 2 (50) 2 1/2 (65) 3 (80) 4 (100) 6 (150) 8 (200) 10 (250)
Threaded 7 1/4 7 1/4 9 7/16 11 12 1/2 B B
F
F G
Class 150 Flange 8 1/2 9 3/8 11 12 15 20 25 3/8 29 3/4 G
A
Class 300 Flange 9 10 11 5/8 13 1/4 15 5/8 21 26 7/16 31 1/8 C

Grooved 8 1/2 9 11 12 1/2 15 20 25 3/8 29 3/4

D
B Diameter 5 5/8 5 5/8 6 3/4 8 9 3/16 11 11/16 15 3/4 20 1/8 23 11/16
E
C Max. 5 3/4 5 3/4 6 3/16 7 3/8 8 10 3/16 12 5/16 15 9/16 17 5/8 A

Threaded/Grooved 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/4 2 1/8 2 9/16 3 7/16 5 5 5 13/16 Globe Style Body
D
Class 150 Flange 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 1/2 5 1/2 6 3/4 8
Class 300 Flange 3 3 1/4 3 3/4 4 1/8 5 6 1/4 7 1/2 8 3/4
B
E NPT Body Tap 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1 F
G
F NPT Cvr. Plug Tap 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1
C
G NPT Cover Tap 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1
Threaded 3 1/4 3 1/4 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 1/4
Class 150 Flange 4 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 7 1/2 10 12 11/16 14 7/8 J
H
Class 300 Flange 4 1/4 5 6 6 7/16 8 10 1/2 13 1/4 15 9/16
H
Grooved 4 7/16 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 7 1/2 10 12 11/16 14 7/8
Angle Style Body
Threaded 1 15/16 1 15/16 3 1/4 4 4 1/2
Class 150 Flange 4 3 1/4 4 4 5 6 8 8 5/8
J
Class 300 Flange 4 1/4 3 1/2 4 5/16 4 7/16 5 1/6 6 1/2 8 1/2 9 5 /16
Grooved 3 3/16 3 1/4 4 4 1/4 5 6 8 8 5/8
Valve Stem Internal Thread 10-32 10-32 10-32 10-32 1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 3/8-16 3/8-16
Stem Travel (in) 7/16 7/16 3/4 7/8 1 1 3/16 1 3/4 2 3/8 2 13/16
Approx. Wt. (lbs) 22 26 36 55 70 130 240 440 720

Pilot System Dimensions

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PILOT SYSTEM DIMENSIONS VALVE SIZE INCHES (mm)
Y
1-1/4 1-1/2 2" 2-1/2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" INLET
DIM
(32) (40) (50) (65) (80) (100) (150) (200) (250) Z

X Max. (inches) 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2 9 1/2 12 13 14 15 3/4

Full
Port Y Max. (inches) 4 4 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 6 8 10 12 Globe Pilot System Dimensions
Body
Z Max. (inches) 8 1/2 8 1/2 9 9 9 1/2 10 11 1/2 13 14 1/2
W Max. (inches) 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 7 1/2 10 13 15 X

X Max. (inches) 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2 8 1/2 9 1/2 12 13 14 17 1/2

Angle
Body Y Max. (inches) 5 5 5 5 5 5 13/16 7 7/8 10 12 Z
Y W
Z Max. (inches) 9 9 9 1/2 9 1/2 10 10 1/2 12 13 1/2 15 INLET
Angle Pilot System Dimensions
Flow Characteristics
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* Notes for Body Minimum Friction Loss Chart:

Minimum inlet pressure is 10 psi higher than set point or the additional body friction loss at intended flow, whichever is higher. (friction loss
may be important at flows above 20 ft/s)
Example: A 6” valve intended to flow 2000 GPM at 150 psi has a friction loss of 20 psi at 2000 GPM. The minimum inlet pressure would be
150 + 20 = 170 psi. When inlet pressure is below set point, the outlet pressure will be the pressure at the inlet minus the friction loss.
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Flow Characteristics Notes for Pressure Reduction Limit Chart:
PRESSURE REDUCTION LIMIT Determine if the outlet reduced flowing pressure is within
UL PRESSURE REDUCTION LIMIT CHART the safe operating zone for your Zurn Automatic Control
300 Cavitation
Valve. First, find the system inlet pressure on the left axis
Damage Zone and draw a horizontal line from that point across the chart.
(intermittent
operation Then find the outlet reduced flowing pressure on the bot-
250 allowed)
tom axis and draw a vertical line up to where it meets the
Not UL Listed in
INLET PRESSURE (PSI)

this Region
first line. The point where the lines intersect should be in
Noise
200 (Do Not Operate) Zone the green “Safe Continuous Operating Zone” below and to
the right of the yellow “Noise Zone”. If the operating point
is in the area labeled “Noise Zone” or “Cavitation Damage
150 Safe Continuous Zone”, the valve seal ring, plunger, or body may be dam-
Operating Zone
aged.The lifespan of the valve will be reduced. Damage
from cavitation to internal components may cause high
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pressure downstream and/or external leaks. To move out
of the cavitation or noise zone you will need to place two
50 valves in series in order to safely reduce pressure. Use
the chart to pick an intermediate pressure in the green
zone that you will set the first valve in series to. The
0 intermediate pressure you pick will then become the inlet
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 pressure for the 2nd valve and you can verify it will be in
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) the green zone using the chart.
Operation
The Model ZW209FP utilizes a pressure reducing pilot valve that installs on the discharge side of the control circuitry. The pilot
is a direct acting, normally open, spring loaded, diaphragm actuated valve. The operation of the ZW209FP begins with accu-
rately sizing the valve, then fine tuning the control circuit by adjusting the pilot spring to the desired downstream pressure.
Inlet pressure is piped to the inlet port of the pressure reducing pilot. A sensing line runs internally from the discharge side of
the pilot to its lower control chamber under the diaphragm. Thus, downstream pressure exceeding the preset acts to close the
pilot while the adjustable spring seeks to keep it open. The result is a modulating action in the pilot that is transmitted to the
cover of the main valve. This creates a mirror modulation of the diaphragm assembly in the main valve. Downstream pressure
is maintained within narrow limits regardless of changing flow rates or varying inlet pressures.
Typical Installation
The upstream and downstream pressure gauges are required by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL). Also a relief valve of not
less than 1/2" in size MUST be installed on the downstream side of the pressure control valve. Adequate drainage for the relief
valve discharge must be provided.
Ul Installation Specification Requirements
UL installation specifications require the valve to be installed in accordance with the standard for installation of sprinkler sys-
tems, NFPA 13, or the standard for installation of standpipes and hose systems, NFPA 14. The valve is to be inspected, tested
and maintained in accordance with the standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems, NFPA 25.
NPS (inches) 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 4 6 8 10
Typical Installation
Valve
Size
DN (mm) 32 38 50 65 80 100 150 200 250
Min Flow Rate to set Valve*
15 15 100 35 60 100 220 400 600
(GPM)
DIRECTION OF FLOW

Min Flow Rate (GPM) 1 1 1 2 2 4 10 15 35

Max Flow Rate (GPM) 125 160 250 375 600 1000 2250 4000 6000

Flow calculations are based on flow through schedule 40 Pipe. FLOW

N OF
Maximum continuous flow is approximately 20 ft./sec (6.1 meters/sec). CTIO
DIRE
Maximum intermittent flow is 25 ft./sec
(7.6 meters/sec). The actual capacity is limited by available
differential pressure.
Caution: The recommended installation orientation for ACVs is horizontal, with the valve cover up. 6” and larger valves should
only be installed horizontally, with the valve cover up, due to the difficulty of properly bleeding air out of the cover and perform-
ing maintenance on valves installed in the vertical orientation.
Specifications
The Pressure Reducing Valve shall be a diaphragm actuated, pilot controlled. The main valve body shall be Ductile Iron ASTM
A 536. The stem of the basic valve shall be guided top and bottom. The diaphragm shall not be used as a seating surface. All
internal and external ferrous surfaces shall be coated with a high quality, fusion epoxy coating. The pilot control shall consist
of a two-way, normally open, direct acting, adjustable spring loaded, diaphragm actuated pressure reducing pilot.
The pilot control shall be field adjustable from 50 psi to 165 psi. The Pressure Reducing Valve shall be a ZURN WILKINS
Model ZW209FP.

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Zurn Industries, LLC | Wilkins

1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA U.S.A. 93446 Ph. 855-663-9876, Fax 805-238-5766
In Canada | Zurn Industries Limited
7900 Goreway Drive, Unit 10, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5W6, 877-892-5216
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