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214/357-0146
"Quality Construction for over 65 Years"
10888 Shady Trail
P.O. Box 541297
Dallas, Texas 75354-1297
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Valves
GROUNDHOG BURIED SERVICE RUBBER BUTI'ERFLY VALVES
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Buried valves are often left open for
they must close quickly and tightly.
Buried valves are not usually acces-
emergencies they must be reliable.
By concentrating on lhese.particular
~roblems, Henry Pratt engineers
have created the ideal valve tot this
demanding duty.
ice life equal to or exceeding the
pipeline ilself. For instance, the
self-adjusting packing
should never need rpplacement.
Husky, liberally sized, chemically
inert nylon bearings have tested out
at over 100,000 cycles. The operator
is completely grease packed and
sealed for life. The rubber seats are
molded into the body
by a Pratt patented process.
The only part exposed to water is the
corrosion-resistant disc mounted Jn
to leak,
Fast, Trouble-Free Operation
by-pass arrangemenf to operate
GROUNDHOG valves against pres-
sure. Operation in either direction is
an easy task for one man.., taking
close.' All GROUNDHOG operators
are designed to accept abuse result-
ing from high Input loads.
MECHANICAL ,JOINT
These rugged operators are rated for
input loads of 450 foot pounds of
torque against the operator stops--
a full 50% greater than the operator
torque requirements specified in
AWWA Standard C504. With this
added margin of safety, there is no
need to worry that the valve and op-
erator will be damaged by inexpe.
rienced workmen exerting excessive
force when closing Ihs valve.
NO Exercise Program~
^ GROUNDHOG valve will never
need "exercise" in order to work.
The valve is easily operated even
after many years of complete neg-
lect. This one outstanding advan-
tage will lead lo great savings in time
and budget lot any municipality. No
need for expensive automatic valve
operators. No need for large crews
traveling from valve to valve on ex-
ercise programs.
Tight ShuI-OIf
^ GROUNDHOG valve is bubble-tight
under all pressure conditions up to
the rated pressure. Tightness is as-
sured. Each and every GROUNDHOG
valve is tested for leakage before leav-
ing the factory in accordance with
Standard C504.
Built-In Damage Resi:~lance
As the GROUNDHOG disc ap-
proaches the closed position, a high
velocity area is created which
"flushes" the seat. The disc itself
"sweeps" debris ahead to keep the
seat clean. There are no wells
or depressions where particles can
lodge and cause damage.
' Operators for valves Ih¢ounh 30" In diameter only.
Distribution, potable or raw water
Diviner ~ ground-level position indicator,
handwheel, extension stem, valve box
{st e _n~dar_d..and
No Vaulls Necessary
GROUNDHOG valves are designed
for direct burial. Expensive concrele
vaults are not required, but il used,
cost less because of their smaller
size. The only "extra" needed is
ordinary soil pipe or .valve boxes
(standard or slip-type joint).
GROUNDHOG valves are now in-
stalled in over 800 cities in nearly
every state. The superiority of this
design over gate valves and other
butterfly valves In buried service has
been shown both in the laboratory
and In the field.
In addition to Ihs valve features ciled
above, GROUNDHOG valves can be
lurnished with a number of acces-
sories, including the Diviner ground-
level position indicator Ihat gives m-
slant valve position and operating
'information. Valve boxes, exten.
sion stems and hardwheels are also
available.
BURIED SERVICE OPERATORS
Rugged, Feature Packed
Construction
Designed and developed by Henry
Pratt apeclllcally for buried service,
GROUNDHOG valve operators ex-
ceed the rigid operating require-
ments of AWWA Standard C504 ·
They ere of the traveling nut type and
are self-locking without a unidirec-
tional sustained force from the valve.
Unlike some operators of other de-
signs, GROUNDHOG operators can
be relied upon to maintain exact
valve position under conditions of
fluctuating, turbulent and intermit-
tent flow, yet one man can smoothly
and easily operate the valve. Stop
limiting devices are provided and
are capable of withstanding 450 foot
pounds of input torque at full open or
closed positions without damage to
the valve or operator. This is a full
BUILT EXTRA STRONG AND WATER TIGHT FOR YEARS
OF TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE
50% greater than that specified in
AWWA Standard C504 as a mini-
mum safety margin against operator
abuse.'
Moialuro Sealed "nd Water Tight
These rugged operators are lubri-
cated for the life of the valve. They
can be operated without mainte-
nance under ground-water condi-
tions, and have been lab-tested in
submerged operation at water pres-
sure to 10 psi. This performance is
possible because of the tightly
sealed, grease-packed construction.
As long as the cover, gasket and
seals remain intact, there's no need
to worry about damage resulting
Irom water infiltration.
Smooth Operation
On 6 Inch through 12 inch valve
sizes operation is linear, with valve
opening approximately in proportion
to the turns of the nut. In all of the
larger sizes, a link-lever arrange-
ment provides characterized clos-
ure, which by stowing down valve
travel aa the valve approached the
closed position, minimizes the possi-
bility of line shock.
TURNS REQUIRED_TO OPEN OR CLOSE
Valve Size No. el Turns
6" &6~
27
10"-&-1:~;' ...... 32
-'--14"-'& 1'6~ ...... 30
'- -18": 20" & 24' 40
3~' 44
36~ - :' 215
42 & 48"
492
'Operators used in valves above 30" in
diameter are capable of withstanding
300 toot pounds of torque at extreme
operator positions.
I ~;;naracterlatlc Curve 6" to. 12' VsIvea
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STROKE (in percent of total travel)
through 12' feature
slotted-lever de.~lgn
with internal stops
and adjustments.
Operator Characteristic Curve-. 14" to 48' Valves*
80
; 40
O 30
30 40 50 60 70 8o 9o
OPERATOR STROKE (in percenl of total travel)
'Curve is approximate. Exact
characteristic varies with size of
valve and operator.
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Operators lot 14 inch
and larger valves
leature fink-lever
arrangement with
characterized closure
which tends to
minimize the possibil-
Ity et line shock or
water hammer.
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OPERATOR ACCESSORIES
Diviner® Ground Level
Position Indicator*
The Pratt Diviner Is e Iow-cost
accessory that shows st a glance
whether the valve Is open or closed,
which direction and how many
revolutions to turn. This amazingly
durable indicator Is designed for
simplicity, strength and utmost rail-
ability. All working parts are con-
structed of a new non-metallic
material Ihat is virtually indestructl-
bls In this kind of service. Hermefl-
cally sealed, the internal gearing is
protected from the elements with a
clear, tough plastic cover. The DI-
viner is shipped for llold assembly
complete with cast Iron adapter (1)
and cap screws, guide bushing (2),
posilion indicator (3), flexible washer
(4), and a two-inch square AWWA
nut (5) with set screw. The adapter
tits a standard 5t/4 Inch valve box
(6) or 5 inch cast Iron soil pipe bell.
Extension shafts (7) are available in
5-foot and 10-foot lengths and are
to be ordered separately at extra
cost. Aisc available at extra cost, but
not normally furnished by Henry
Pratt, are the soil pipe and valve
box (standard or slip-type joint).
Standard AWWA Nut
A two-inch AWWA nut la standard.
It may be operated through a five-
inch soil pipe or 51/4 inch valve box
il desired. Soil pipe or valve box are
not normally supplied by Henry Pratt
Company but can be furnished, when
requested, as an added cost acces-
sory.
Optional Extension Stem
The extension stem may be'used to
extend the position of the ~tandard
2" AWWA nut closer to grade. It may
be used In conjunction with a stand-
ard 5~/4 inch valve box or with 5 Inch
soil pipe. A 1 ¥4 inch square exten-
sion stem, fitted with a self-centering
device, is furnished In 5-foot and
10-foot lengths for cutting end as-
sembly In the field.
Removable Cover
t
2' sf'd AWWA nut --'~1~_
To be cut & easembted
Optional ~
Handwheel
When vault operation is desired, a
handwheel may be required, in
sizes 6 inch through 24 inch, the
handwheel will be 12 inches In di-
ameter; for 30 inch valves and larg-
er, 18 inches In diameter. The
Handwheel fits directly on the stan-
dard AWWA nut and is removable.
VALVE END TYPES
All end types o~ the following three pages are standard
and stocked in the sizes listed in the dimensio~ charts.
These dimensions are correct at time of publication, but
are not Io be construed es certified drawings. Certified
drawings, available upon request, include more deMJls
of valve dimensions.
For pJastic/PVC pills eilher the mechanical joint end or
asbestos cement end valves can be used, depending on
the pipe O. D. in either case, robber gaskets to adapt the
valve to the pipe O.D. must be lurnished by the pipe
supplier.
FLANGED 6"-2(Y'
NOM.
VALVE A B C D' E F G K Q R
SIZE
10 9 9;/, IG 8 I%s i2.~m
12 i0~ i1% 19 8 i% 17-~
14 ll~ l?Ys 21 8 I~ l?-)
16 )3~ )4%. 73~/~ 8 I;A~ 16-1
Notes: All dimensions shown iff inches
'O ~ ~ for 10' valves
'O · ~' for 12' and larger valves
FLANGED 24"-48"
NOM.
VALVE A e c O E F G J Q S
24 18s/o 18% 32 8 1% 20-11/4 29t/a 6 6~/4 11tie
30 21Va 24% ,38~/4 12 2Va 28-1V4 36 9Va 1(Phs 20Va
3~ 25~/ts 28% 46 12 2% 32-1V~ 42% 11~1a 18~/a 25%
42 29% 32% 53 12 2% 36-1V~ 46V~ 15% 23% 29
"42 297/a 32% 53 12 2% 36-1th 49Vz tl~te 18% 25%
41 34Via 37V. 59th 15 '2% 44-1th 56 16% 23% 29
1, AH dimeflmOfls shown in incfles. *'D" dimension _*~' for 24' thru 48'
valves. For bolts smaller, than 1~~ d~ameter, bolt holes will be Vi~ larger
than diarvmter of boll. For bolts 1¥i~ diameter or larger, bolt boles will bo
Va" larger U~an diameter of bolt.
2. Dimeflsm(~s and drilling of and flanges conlorm to tho American cast iran
flam3e standards, class 125 (B-16.1).
3. ExteOSmfl stem carl ho used with standard valve boxes or 5" soil pipe.
4. Operator mouotnd in position as shown.
(Flow towards flat s~de of disc.)
MECHANICAL JOINT 6"-20"
NOM.
VALVE A 8 C D E F G K X
SIZE
6 6½ 5% 11 8Vz 1%, 6-~ 9% 3'%, 3%
8 l~ 6% 13% 8% IV, 6-~ ]l~ 3'%, 3%
Inllllllllsn Diagram
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MECHANICAL JOINT 24"-48" : ' ...... ~ ~': ...... .-.,,',,,,, ....... ,.,',,.--,.-
NOM.
VALVE A I C O E F O X J Q
36 257h. 26~/4457/. 22 2 24-1 433/414 11t3/'e18e/' 2571'
'42 29% 32%53 22 2 28-1V450%14 11'3/"'8s/' 25V'
48 34%e37~/.597/e 24 2 32-1V. 571/216
Notes:
1. All dimensions shownin inches. Bolt holes vdfl be ~' arger than d ameter
2. Operator mounted In position as shown.
3. Extension ste-- can be used with standard valve boxes or 5. sc,, pipe. .......
'4. These dimensions are for unt-directional service anly. ,---,..., ....., ..4,., .,...,.., ~.
FLANGED x MECHANICAL JOINT 6" & 8"
NOM.
VALVE A B C CC O DO E EE F FF O GO X
SIZE
6 6~/2 §Va 11 11 63/* 4ti* l~h. lV1. 8-:)14 6.3/* 9V* 9~/a 4V4
6 73/*61/2 13% 13V*TShl 4she 11/. 1Va 8-3/* 6.3/4113/4113/*
Notes:
1. All dimensions shown in inches.
2. Operator mounled in position as shown.
COMBINATION ENDS SAVE
Eliminate the cast and
installation labor of an
adapter section when
· connectthg to a hycIrant by
using either the flanged by
asbestos cement or
flanged by mechanical
Joi~t end GROUNDHOG.
FLANGED x ASBESTOS CEMENT 6", 8", 12"
NOM.
VALVE A B C CC D DD E F G K Q R X
SiZE
12 10V~ Il½ IS½ i9 16% 4 I'/~12-% i7 4½ 4t,~6~ 6%
Note: All dimensions shown in inches
ASBESTOS CEMENT 6"-16'~
NOM.
VALVE A I C O K
SIZE
0 R X
61/2 5% 9 103/* 3~3/~e 3%
6 73/4 6V= 11% 107/. 3~3/~a 3% 511~ 33/.
10 9 9Vii 14 11% 4% 41/e 6% 4~/I
12 10V2 11% 163/. 12~h 4% 4VI 6% 41/4
14 11% 125/. 16% 133/4
16 13tl2 14% 21% 14 5she 57/,e 9% 43/4
Note: All dimensions shown i~ inches
VICTAULIC 10';20'
NOM.
VALVE A B C D* E K Q R
SIZE
)*0 8 9Y~ IZ 8 i~/ll 4~i 4~i
20 16 I1 22Y~ 8 1~/~6 6 6F4
Notes: All dimensions shown in inches
'D ~ ~~ for 10" valves
'O ± ~" for 12" and larger valves
This arrangement applies to Style '44" Victaulic ends only.
Note: The Iollowiflg items to be
lurflishe({ by others;
VlCTAUMC 24"-48"
NOM.
VALV~ A B C D E F G ' H J O S
SIZE
1. This an'engement applies to Style "44" Victaulic ends only.
2. Ail dimensions shown in inches.
3. Operator mounted in position as shown.
4. Extension stem can be used wilh standard valve boxes or 5' soil pipe.
'5. These dimensions are for uni.directional service only.
(Flow towards flatside gl disc.)
CONCRETE PIPE ENDS 30"-48"
NOM.
VALVE A n C D E J Q S X
SIZE
30 21~ 24~ 36~m/~s 18 34%~ 9~1/le 10%6 201/4 11¥~
36 25~/te 28V4 43~mhs 22 41%2 121V~ 18~ 25~ 15V4
'42 ~& 32~/e ~7/t. ~ 47%2 12W~ 18~ 257~ 14V2
42 ~ 327/. 5071~. 22 47~32 16~4 23~ 29 14~h
~ 341h~ 37Ye ~1~ 24 51%2 16~ 23~ 29 16Y4
· For flow In one direction (against the flat side.)
Notes:
1. All dimensions shown in inches.
2. Valve Mzes 30~ thru 42" ere SP-5 concrete ends. Stze 48~ Is SP-12
co~rme ende.
3. Operato¢ mounted Iff poaltiofl DS shown.
4. Extension stem can be used with slandard va{va tx)xes Or S" soil pipe.
· EASY, ECONOMICAL INSTALLATION, NO MAINTENANCE
GROUNDHOG rubber-seat butterfly
valves have inherent advantages
over gate valves for water
distribution service. Here are a
few direct comparisons for
consideration.
Ease of Operation
Groundhogs are designed with
minimal friction for easy one-man
operation against full rated pressure
and without requiring a power
operator, Gate has inherent high
friction loads requiring several times
the input force, often requiring
more than one man or a power
operator.
Shut Off
Regardless of size and years without
operation, shutoll of Groundhogs is
quickly accomplished with minimum
need for men and equipment. In
severe cases, gate shut off may
require many men, power operators,
and trucks; even nearby valves may
have to be operated to achieve
shut off.
Tlghtneu ~
Groundhogs offer fight shun'off year
In and year out regardless of, '
frequency of operation; however,
tight shutoff of gates is not assured
and leakage may increase with wear
and corrosion of wedges and seats.
Repairs
Groundhogs have no metal-to-metal
contact thereby reducing wear; disc
edge will not freeze to rubber seat.
Separate operator unit is kept free
from galvanic corrosion. On the
other hand, gate operating
mechanism is submerged and
moving parts are in metal-to-metal
contact.
Initial Installation
Groundhog valves are completely
suitable for direct burial and vaults
may be eliminated where policy
permits. Gate valves require larger,
more costly vaults.
Bulk and Weight
Face-to-face and outside dimension
savings of about one third and
weight savings up to one half I~lake
Groundhogs easier to Install
underground at less cost..,~,
Seating
Discs of horizontal stem Groundhogs
sweep the seat bottom clean of
foreign matter with each closing.
In a gate foreign mailer deposits can
prevent furl stem travel and
prematurely activate wedges.
Periodic Maintenance
Groundhogs are operable and leak
free without maintenance. Gates
require periodic cycling and
sometimes gland repacking to
assure operability.
SUGGES*T'EI~ SPECIFICATIONS: RUBBER-SEAT BUT'rERFLY VALVES FOR BURIED SERVICE
C,~,n~,r~l All butterfly valves shall be of the
tight-closing, rubber-seat type with rub-
bet seals that are securely fasloned to
Ihs valve body. No metal-to*metal seating
surfaces will be permitted. Valves shall
be bubble-tight at rated pressures with
flow in eilher direction, and shall be sat-
islactory tot applications involving throt-
tling service and/or Irequent operation
and for applications Involving valve op-
eration after long periods ~,f inactivity.
Valve discs shall rotate 90" from the full
open position Io the tight shut position.
Valves shall meet structural require-
meals el AWWA Standard C504,
Class 150B. The manulacturer shall have
manulactured tight-closing, rubber-seat
butterlly valves Ior buried service tot a
period of at least 10 years. All valves
shall be Henry Pratt Company
"GROUNDHOG" valves or approved equal.
1. Valve Bodies and Flanges Valve bod-
ies shall be constructed of casf~ iron
ASTM A-126 Class B and shall~have
either integrally casl mechanical ioint
ends ends for asbestos-camera pipe,
victaulic couplings or shall be langed.
Flange drilling shall be in accordance
with ANSI B16.1 Standard for casl iron
Ilanges. Two trunnions for shaft bearings
shall be integral wilh each valve body.
Body thickness shall be in strict accord-
ance wdh AWWA Slandard C504,
Class 150B.
?. valve Discs Valve discs shall be con-
structed of alloy cast iron ASTM A-436
Type 1 (valves 6" through 20"). Larger sizes:
Duclile iron with stainless steel seating
edge (30" through 48" size) or cas1 iron
with stainless steel sealing edge (24"
size only).
3. Valve Shafls Shafts of all valves
shall be turned, ground and polished.
Valve shatls shall be constructed of
18-8 Type 304 stainless steel. Shall di-
ameters must meet minimum require*
meats established by AVVVVA Standard
C504 for Class 150B.
4. Valve Seats Valve seats shall be a
synthetic rubber compound. Valves 20'
and smaller shall have bonded seats,
Bonded seats must bo simullaneously
molded in, vulcanized and bonded to the
body. Seal bond must withstand 75 lbs.
pull under lest procedure ASTM D429,
Method B.
Valve seals on 24-inch diameter valves
and larger shall be field adjustable and
replaceable without dismantling opera-
tor, disc or shaft. Seats shall be retained
in the valve bocly by mechanical means
without use of metal retainers or other
devices lacaled in Ihs flow stream.
5. Valve Bearings Valves shall be titled
with sleeve-type bearings. Bearings shall
be corrosion resistant and sell-lubrica-
ting. Bearing load shall not exceed 1/5 et
the compressive strength of the bearing
or shaft material.
6. Valve OperalorsValve operators shall
conlorm lo AWWA C504.
Manual operators shall be of the traveling
nut, sell*locking type and shag be de-
signed to hold the valve in any Intermedi-
ate position between lull open and lully
closed without creeping or Iluttering.
Operators shag be equipped with me-
chanical stop-limiting devices to prevent
overtravel of the disc in the open and
closed positions. Operator housings, sup*
ports and connections Io the valve shall
have provisions for four-bolt mounling.
Operators shall be equipped with a 2"
square operating nut and shall be fugy
gasketed and grease packed for buried
service. Valves shag close with a (clock-
wise) (counter-clockwise) rotation of Ihs
nut. On 6-inch through 30-inch dlameler
valves, operator components shall with.
stand an input Iorque of 450 It. lbs. at the
extreme operator positions without dam-
age. On 36-inch diameter valves and
larger, operator components shall with-
stand an input torque of 300 ft. lbs. at ex-
treme operator postlions without damage.
7. Painting All surfaces of Ihs valve shall
be clean, dry and free 1rom grease before
painting. The valve interior and exterior
surfaces except for seating shall be
evenly coaled with asphalt varnish in ac-
cordance with Federal Speclficalion
TT-V-51 and AWWA Standard C504.
8. Testing Hydrostatic and leakage lasts
shall be conducted in slrict accordance
with AWWA Std. C504.
9. Valve Position Indicator A valve posi-
tion indicalor shall be furnished for all
valves lot installation in a valve box. The
valve indicator shall be hermellcslly
sealed for inslallation inside a cast iron
valve box and shall show valve-disc posi-
tion, direction of rotation and number of
lurns Irom full open to full close, This in*
dicator shall be provided by 1he valve
manufacturer.
10. Proof of Deslgrl The manufacturer
(supplier) furnishing valves under Ihs
specification shall be prepared 1o show
proof that the valves proposed meet the
design requirements of AWWA C504.