Mainline ML-FR4 Backwater Valve
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The newly reintroduced ML-FR4 ABS Automatic Backwater Valve is a great choice for retrofit situations where you have a limited amount of slope to work with. This is a normally-open design, automatic backwater valve that permits the free circulation of air throughout the plumbing system, allowing gases to move just as if the valve wasn't even there. The valve will close automatically when sewage backup occurs, reducing the risk of sewage backflow throughout the dwelling. The ML-FR4 is designed to be installed in building main lines to prevent backup through floor drains, shower drains, toilets and sink drains. It closes automatically when the municipal sewer line or septic system starts to back-up or a reverse flow occurs. The clear plastic lid allows for easy visual inspection and accessibility for cleaning. The design doesn't restrict the withdrawal of a sewer snake since the gate remains in the open position, except when a backflow is in progress. The ML-FR4 drops 1/2" from inlet to outlet over its 12" installed length and is the outside diameter (male) of 4" Schedule 40 ABS on both ends making it easy to fit either end into a female coupling or neoprene rubber with stainless steel clamp (Fernco brand type) adapter. Patented USA 4503881 and Canada 1196835 |
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copyright 2004 to 9/8/2024 at 7:49:50 ET backwater-valves.com is independently owned and resells products produced and manufactured by Mainline of Canada and assumes no liability for the installation of backwater valves and related products. Be sure to check with the plumbing authority in the municipality in which your valve is to be installed to insure that your installation is in compliance with local code, and be sure have your valve inspected by your local plumbing inspector after installation. Inspect your valve frequently; the Backwater Valve through its clear plastic housing top, and the Adapt-A-Valve, by removing the gate cassette. IMPORTANT NOTES: Pipe end-to-end, the Adapt-A-Valve takes up 6" of run in your line and the outlet is 1-1/2" LOWER than the inlet, so in just 6" the level of the pipe at the outlet side needs to be 1-1/2" lower. Pipe end-to-end, the Backwater Valve takes up 12" of run in your line and the outlet is 3/4" LOWER than the inlet, so in just 12" the level of the pipe at the outlet side needs to be 3/4" lower. Depending upon the amount of slope in your line (2% minimum is required for proper operation), you may need to replace several feet of pipe downstream from the valve to average out this "loss" of fall. NOTE: New Straight-Fit and ML-FR4 require less slope. (refer to detail pages for these products) Mainline Valve Warranty Backwater-valves.com accepts these
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