HYDRANTS

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS

Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has developed the following paragraphs to assist the design professional in specifying hydrants. Insert these paragraphs into project specification Section 22 40 00 - Plumbing Fixtures or other similarly titled section.

Notes are included to assist the design professional in editing the specifications to suit project requirements, and are not intended to be included in the final specification. These notes appear in blue text.

For assistance on the selection of the products in this section or for other questions, contact Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. by calling 334-277-8520, by email at salesengineering@jrsmith.com, or visit our website at www.jrsmith.com.

PART 1 - GENERAL

Insert the following paragraphs under “Submittals”:

	A.	Review Submittals:
		1.	Product Data: Manufacturer’s standard data sheets describing components including materials, dimensions, relationship to adjacent construction, and attachments.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Insert the following under “Manufacturers”. Edit to indicate whether or not substitutions will be permitted for the products in this section.													 

	A.	Contract Documents are based on products by Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.

	B.	Substitutions: [Under provisions of Division 01.] [Not permitted.]

Insert the following under “Components.” Refer to the Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. catalog or website for assistance in selecting specific model numbers, then select and edit the following paragraphs accordingly.

Include the following for a box type non-freeze wall hydrant with integral vacuum breaker.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5509QT.
		2.	Description: Bronze nickel plated quarter turn non-freeze hydrant with hose connection, integral vacuum breaker, "T" handle key, and stainless steel box with full 180° cover opening. 

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Include the following for a box type narrow wall warm climate hydrant with concealed hose connection.

         A.      Wall Hydrant:
	      1.	   Model: No. 5518.
	      2.	   Description: Bronze body warm climate hydrant with chrome plated face, ¾” hose connection 			   having  integral ASSE 1011 vacuum breaker, 360°  swivel (¾” sweat X 1” NPTM) inlet 			  	   connection, "T" handle key,  and stainless steel box with full 180° cover opening.

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Include the following for a box type non-freeze wall hydrant with integral vacuum breaker and dual check valve. 

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5519.
		2.	Description: Bronze quarter turn non-freeze automatic draining hydrant with stainless steel face, hose connection, integral vacuum breaker and dual check valve, "T" handle key, wheel handle and stainless steel box with full 180° cover opening.

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Include the following for a box type non-freeze wall hydrant where both hot and cold water are desired.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5560QT.
		2.	Description: Bronze quarter turn non-freeze "twin- temp" hydrant with hose connections, "T" handle key, and bronze box with chrome plated face.

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Include the following for an exposed non-freeze wall hydrant with integral vacuum breaker.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5609QT.
		2.	Description: Bronze nickel plated quarter turn non-freeze hydrant with hose connection, integral vacuum breaker, with vandal resistant cap and "T" handle key. 

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Include the following for a narrow wall warm climate hydrant with exposed hose connection.

          A.      Wall Hydrant:
	       1.	   Model: No. 5618.
	       2.	   Description: Bronze body warm climate hydrant with chrome plated face, concealed ¾” hose 			   connection having an integral ASSE 1011 vacuum breaker, 360° swivel (¾” sweat X 1” NPTM) 			   connection and “T” handle key. 

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Include the following for an exposed non-freeze wall hydrant with integral vacuum breaker and dual check valve.

	 A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5619.
		2.	Description: Bronze quarter turn non-freeze automatic draining hydrant with stainless steel face, hose connection, integral vacuum breaker and dual check valve and "T" handle key. 	

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Include the following for an exposed hose valve (bibb) for installation in interior and exterior wall locations of buildings that are not subject to freezing.

           A.     Hose Valve (Bibb):
	      1.	  Model: No.5670 (less vacuum breaker) or 5670-H (with vacuum breaker).				      2.	  Description: Bent nose rough brass finished body with flange, machined brass vandal-resistant 			  lock shield bonnet, removable wheel handle, ¾” NPT female threaded inlet and ¾” hose 			  connection. 

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Include the following for a hydrant with a hinged covered box, for positive protection against freezing when buried outside or in unheated areas, and the closing valve is located below the frost line.

	 A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5810 series.
		2.	Description: Bronze non-freeze ground hydrant with "T" handle key, and bronze hydrant box

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Include the following for a hydrant with a hinged covered box in watertight floor construction, for positive protection against freezing when buried outside or in unheated areas, and the closing valve is located below the frost line. 

	 A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5810F or No. 5811F.
		2.	Description: Bronze non-freeze ground hydrant with "T" handle key, bronze hydrant box with flashing flange and clamp. 

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Include the following for a non-freeze ground hydrant for flush with grade or finished floor installation with hinged cover box and where the closing valve is located below the frost line for positive protection against freezing.

          A.   Ground Hydrant:
	    1.	  Model:  No. 5812(1¼”), 5813 (1½”) or 5814 (2”) Specify Inlet/ Outlet Connections size.
	    2.	  Description: Bronze non-freeze ground hydrant with “T” handle, cast iron hydrant box and hose 		  	  inlet connection.  The closing valve must be installed at a location below the frost line. A bed of 		  	  gravel is required at the valve to allow for drainage of the casing. If installed in an application 			  such as a parking deck, specify the drain hole to be furnished tapped where it can be piped to a 		 	  suitable drain. Specify the required depth of bury.

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Include the following for a non-freeze SANITARY post/yard hydrant where an above ground water outlet is required in areas subject to freezing and where water is not allowed to drain from the casing into the ground.

           A.   Sanitary Post Hydrant:
	    1.       Model No. 5904.
	    2.	 Description: Cast iron post/yard hydrant with galvanized casing, flow wheel lock handle, 				 Stainless Steel underground sealed canister, ¾” female NPT inlet and ¾” hose connection 			 nozzle with venturi adapter.  The closing valve must be installed at a location below the frost line. 		 Specify the required depth of bury. 	

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Include the following for a non-freeze roof post hydrant with hose connection and where a water supply is required on a roof or plaza area and is located in areas subject to freezing. 

           A.   Post Hydrant:
	    1.      Model:  No. 5906.
	    2.      Description:  Non-freeze roof post hydrant with ¾” hose adapter connection, galvanized casing 			and adjustable flow wheel lock handle with deck flange and under deck clamp. A tapped 1/8” 			drain hole is furnished in the valve body and must be piped and discharged to an acceptable 			discharge point for proper draining of the casing to prevent freezing. 

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Include the following for a galvanized above ground water outlet in areas which are subject to freezing temperatures.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5909 (¾” NPTF inlet connection and ¾” outlet box connection)
			Model: No. 5909-MF1 (1” NPTF inlet connection)
			Model: No. 5909-HC1 (1” outlet hose connection) 
		2.	Description: Non-freeze post hydrant with galvanized casing and adjustable flow wheel lock handle.		

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Include the following for a bronze above ground water outlet in areas which are subject to freezing temperatures.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5910 series.
		2.	Description: Bronze non-freeze post hydrant with cast iron casing guard and "T" handle key.
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Include the following for a non-freeze post hydrant with hose connection and where an above ground water outlet is required in areas subject to freezing and the closing valve is located below the frost line for positive freeze-proof protection. 
	
	A.    Post Hydrant: 
	       1.	  Model:  5911 (1”) 
	       2.	  Description: Bronze non-freeze post hydrant with cast iron casing guard and “T” handle key. The 		  closing valve must be installed at a location below the frost line. A bed of gravel is required at  			  the valve to allow for drainage of the casing. If installed in an application such as a parking deck, 		  specify the drain hole to be furnished tapped where it can be piped to a suitable drain.  Specify 			  the required depth of bury.

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Include the following for a non-freeze post hydrant with hose connection and where an above ground water outlet is required in areas subject to freezing and the closing valve is located below the frost line for positive freeze-proof protection. 
	
	A.    Post Hydrant:
	       1.	  Model:  No. 5912(1¼”), 5913 (1½”) or 5914 (2”) Specify Inlet/ Outlet Connection size.
	       2.	  Description: Bronze non-freeze post hydrant with cast iron casing guard and “T” handle key.  			  The closing valve must be installed at a location below the frost line. A bed of gravel is required 			  at the valve to allow for drainage of the casing. If installed in an application such as a parking 			  deck, specify the drain hole to be furnished tapped where it can be piped to a suitable drain.  			  Specify the required depth of bury.

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Include the following for a hydrant with heavy duty hinged cover box, particularly suitable for traffic areas which require a flush with ground non-freeze hydrant, and the closing valve is located below the frost line. 

	  A.	 Hydrant:
		  1.   Model: No. 5950 or No. 5951.
		  2.   Description: Bronze hydrant with bronze casing, "T" handle key and cast iron box with heavy
		        duty cover with lifting device.

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Include the following for a non-freeze compression type post hydrant with hose connection and where an above ground water outlet is required in areas subject to freezing and the centerline of the supply inlet is positioned at or below the frost line to provide freeze protection. Use in exterior installations or interior unheated installations.

	A.    Post Hydrant:	
	       1.	Model: No. 5963 (1½”)
	       2.	Description:  Valve shall be operated by a one-piece iron casting wheel handle for 				closure. Stock, top and base shall be fabricated of heavy, one-piece iron castings finished with a 			heavy grade of oil-based green enamel. Inner supply assembly shall incorporate solid-brass 			castings. All solid brass castings shall conform to ASTM Standards B61 and B62. Waterway 			castings shall be lead free. Outer casing shall be black iron pipe and finished with heavy grade 			oil-based green enamel. Nozzle shall be a solid brass casting threaded for 1½” NPTF hose 			connection. Water shall be gravity-evacuated from the inner supply column when valve is shut-			off.  Specify required depth of bury.

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Include the following for a non-freeze compression type post hydrant with hose connection and where an above ground water outlet is required in areas subject to freezing and the centerline of the supply inlet is positioned at or below the frost line to provide freeze protection. Use in exterior installations or interior unheated installations. Ideal for auxiliary fire protection use. 

          	A.    Post Hydrant:	
	       1.  Model: No. 5964 (2”)
	       2.  Description:  Valve shall be operated by lever handle operated for closure.  Handle shall be 		            fabricated of one-piece iron casting. Stock, top and base shall be fabricated of heavy, one-piece 	  	            iron castings finished with a heavy grade of oil-based green enamel. Inner supply assembly shall 		            incorporate solid-brass castings. All solid brass castings shall conform to ASTM Standards B61 		            and B62. Waterway castings shall be lead free. Outer casing shall be black iron pipe and finished 		            with heavy grade oil-based green enamel. Nozzle shall be a solid brass casting threaded for 2” 	   	            NPTF hose connection. Water shall be gravity-evacuated from the inner supply column when 		            valve is shut-off.  Specify required depth of bury. 

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Include the following for a non-freeze compression type post hydrant with hose connection and where an above ground water outlet is required in areas subject to freezing and the centerline of the supply inlet is positioned at or below the frost line to provide freeze protection. Use in exterior installations or interior unheated installations. 

	 A.  Post Hydrant:	
	      1.  Model: No. 5965 (¾”) or 5966 (1”) Specify Inlet/Outlet Connection Size.
	      2.  Description:  Valve shall be operated by lever handle spring loaded for closure. Stock, top and 		           base shall be fabricated of heavy, one-piece iron castings finished with a heavy grade of oil-		           based green enamel. Handle shall be an aluminum-bronze casting. Inner supply assembly shall 	  	           incorporate solid-brass castings. All solid brass castings shall conform to ASTM Standards B61 		           and B62. Waterway castings shall be lead free. Outer casing shall be galvanized steel pipe and 	  	           finished with heavy grade oil-based green enamel. Nozzle shall be a solid brass casting threaded 		           for ¾”or 1” NPTF hose connection. Water shall be gravity-evacuated from the inner supply column 		           when valve is shut-off. Specify required depth of bury.

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Include the following for a wall sillcock (hydrant) with exposed hose connection and vacuum breaker.

             A.  Wall Sillcock (Lawn Faucet/Hydrant):
	      1. Model: No. 5630.
	      2. Description: Exposed anti-siphon non-freeze self-draining lawn faucet (hydrant) with ¾” hose 		          connection and ¾” NPTM X ½” NPTF inlet connection, chrome finish, black handle, brass casing, 		          bronze interior parts, vacuum breaker, and operating rod with free-floating compression closure valve.  
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Include the following for a wall sillcock (hydrant/hose bibb) with exposed hose connection and vacuum breaker.

	A.  Wall Sillcock (Hydrant/hose bibb):
	     1.  Model: No.  5672 (½” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
				 No.  5673  (¾” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
				 No.  5672 (-CR)  (½” NPTF inlet connection) Rough chrome finish.
				 No.  5673 (-CR)  (¾” NPTF inlet connection) Rough Chrome finish.   
	    2.  Description: Exposed anti-siphon wall faucet (hydrant/hose bibb) for mild climate installations with 		        ¾” hose connection with vacuum breaker, black handle, brass casing, bronze interior parts, and 	  	        loose key. Specify inlet connection size and rough brass or rough chrome finish. 

Include the following for an exposed non-freeze wall hydrant where both hot and cold water are desired.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5560QT-H-WH (½”F x ¾” M inlet connection)
				  No. 5561QT-H-WH (1” M inlet connection)
		2.	Description: Bronze quarter turn non-freeze "twin- temp" hydrant with ¾” hose connections,    
                             wheel handles and self-draining vacuum breaker. 

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Include the following for an exposed warm climate wall hydrant where both hot and cold water are desired.

	A.	Hydrant:
		1.	Model: No. 5560QT-SAP-H-WH (½” F x ¾” M inlet connection)
				  No. 5561QT-SAP-H-WH (1” M inlet connection)
		2.	Description: Bronze quarter turn warm climate "twin- temp" hydrant with ¾” hose connections,    
                             wheel handles and self-draining vacuum breaker. 

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Include the following for a mild climate anti-siphon sillcock (hydrant/hose bib) with concealed hose connection, vacuum breaker and stainless steel recessed box with full 180° cover opening. 

	A.  Mild Climate Anti-Siphon Sillcock (Hydrant/hose bib):
	     1.  Model:  No.  5572-BFP (½” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
			    No.  5573-BFP (¾” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
			 
	    2.  Description:  Anti-siphon sillcock (hydrant/hose bib) for mild climate installations with ¾” hose connection, ASSE 1052 dual check vacuum breaker, removable wheel handle, brass casing, bronze interior parts, and stainless steel box with full 180° cover opening. 

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Include the following for a mild climate anti-siphon sillcock (hydrant/hose bib) with exposed hose connection, vacuum breaker and stainless steel recessed box with full 180° cover opening. 

	A.  Mild Climate Anti-Siphon Sillcock (Hydrant/hose bib):
	     1.  Model:  No.  5572 (½” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
			    No.  5573 (¾” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
			 
	    2.  Description:  Anti-siphon sillcock (hydrant/hose bib) for mild climate installations with ¾” hose connection, ASSE 1011 vacuum breaker, removable wheel handle, brass casing, bronze interior parts, and stainless steel box with full 180° cover opening. 

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Include the following for an exposed wall sillcock (hydrant/hose bib) with exposed hose connection and dual check vacuum breaker.

	A.  Mild Climate Anti-Siphon Sillcock (Hydrant/hose bib):
	     1.  Model: No.  5672-BFP (½” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
			   No. 5673-BFP (¾” NPTF inlet connection) Rough brass finish.
	     2.  Description:    Mild climate anti-siphon sillcock (hydrant/hose bib) for mild climate installations with 
                    exposed ¾” hose connection, ASSE1052 dual check vacuum breaker, removable wheel handle and  
                    brass casing.

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Include the following for a box type narrow wall warm climate hydrant with concealed hose connection.

          A.  Wall Hydrant:
	      1.   Model: No. 5518-R.
	      2.   Description: Bronze body warm climate box hydrant with chrome plated face, concealed ¾” hose 	
		   connection having an integral ASSE 1011 vacuum breaker, 360° swivel (¾” sweat X 1” NPTM) 	
		   connection, “T” handle key and stainless steel box for 6” dia. cored hole. 
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Include the following for a non-freeze roof post hydrant with hose connection and where a water supply is required on a roof or plaza area and is located in areas subject to freezing. 

           A.   Post Hydrant:
	    1.      Model:  No. 5907.
	    2.      Description:  Non-freeze roof post hydrant with ¾” dual check vacuum breaker hose adapter    
                       connection, galvanized casing and adjustable flow wheel lock handle with deck flange and under   
                      deck clamp. A tapped 1/8” drain hole is furnished in the valve body and must be piped and    
                      discharged to an acceptable discharge point for proper draining of the casing to prevent freezing. 

  
PART 3 - EXECUTION

Include the following under “Installation”:

	A.	Install components in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved product data submittals.

	B.	Set plumb, level, and rigid.