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AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Hydrants for Utility

and Maintenance Use

ANSIIASME A112.21.3M - 1985

(REVISION OF ANSI A112.21.3 - 1976)

SPONSORED A N D PUBLISHED BY

THE A M E R I C A N SOCIETY OF M E C H A N I C A L ENGINEERS

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Date of Issuance: October 31,1985

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FOREWORD

(This Foreword is not part of ANSVASME A I 12.21.3-1985.)

In the broadest definition, a hydrant, as covered by this Standard, is a device with a water
supply shut-off valve and with a means to connect a hose in a safe and sanitary manner. Hy-
drants covered herein serve as utility hose terminals for general building and grounds main-
tenance. This Standard does not cover fire hydrants (plugs).
As the building industry became more sophisticated, it was apparent that convenient water
supply was necessary at various locations in the building walls and in the grounds surrounding
the buildings. This requirement spurred the development of hydrants for both wall and ground
installations.
Two general categories were established:
(1) nonfreeze (frost proof) hydrants designed to be installed in areas which are subject to
freezing temperatures;
(2) hydrants for wall and ground installations in areas where freezing temperatures are not
encountered.
Hydrants are equipped with removable operating keys or handles to discourage misuse and
vandalism.
Many hydrants installed directly in the walls of buildings are equipped with attractive func-
tional boxes to enclose the hydrant head, thereby concealing the nozzle so that it presents
neither a displeasing appearance nor an obstruction on the wall. Ground or yard hydrants are
similarly equipped to conceal and protect the nozzles. Post hydrants were developed to provide
easy access to water supply where concealment is not a factor.
The American National Standards Committee A l l 2 was organized July 27, 1955 for the
standardization of plumbing materials and equipment. The fust organizational meeting was held
on July 22, 1958. At the meeting on May 1, 1964, Panel No. 21 was created to establish stan-
dards on roof drains, floor drains, backwater valves, and other drainage specialties. Its scope was
as follows: the recommendation of suitable existing standards, in cooperation with interested
sponsors, or the development of adequate new standards as are needed for roof drains, floor
drains, and other drains as used or installed in plumbing systems. The Committee has since been
reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee.
This Standard was revised and approved by Panel 21, the ASME A l 12 Standards Committee,
and ASME. Subsequently this modified version was adopted by the American National Stan-
dards Institute on January 25,1985.

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AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE A112

Standardization of Plumbing Materials and Equipment

(The following is the roster of the Committee a t the time of approval of this Standard.)

OFFICERS

J. C. Church, Chairman
C. E. Lynch. Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE

L. P. Benua, EBCO Manufacturing Co., Columbus, Ohio
R. J. Denny, Alternate, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, Arlington, Virginia

AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE

G. T. Rochford, Jr., American Iron and Steel Institute, Washington, D.C.
B. J. Enright, Alternate, Raytown, Missouri

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

R. V. Benazzi, Juros, Baum & Bolles, New York, New York

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERS

D. F. Dickerson, Donald F. Dickerson Associates, Van Nuys, California
W. W. Chan,A/ternate, American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Sherman Oaks, California

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SANITARY ENGINEERING

J. C. Church, Mamaroneck, New York
G. R. Jeruc, Alternate, Meyer, Strong i
3 Jones, P. C., New York, New York
L. M. Reading, Alternate, American Society of Sanitary Engineering, Detroit, Michigan

ASSOCIATION OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE PRODUCERS

T. R. Gillen, Association of Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers, Arlington, Virginia

ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS

E. Gruenwald, Hobart Corp., Troy, Ohio
W. Blanck, Alternate, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Chicago, Illinois

BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL

D. P. Jack, Hampton, Virginia
J. A. Ballanco, Alternate, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Homewood, Illinois

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE

J. A. Woodward, Costa Mesa, California

CONFERENCE OF STATE SANITARY ENGINEERS

C. C. Crumley, Michigan Department of Public Health, Lansing, Michigan

COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.

A. Cohen, Copper Development Association, Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

N. J. Latter, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Los Angeles, California

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LEAD INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

E. D. Martin, Lead Industries Association, New York, New York

MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY

C. S. Anning, Elcen Metal Products, South Melrose Park, Illinois

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS

C. D. Goines, National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C.
M. M. Mintz, Alternate, National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMB ING-HEAT1NG-COOLING CONTRACTORS

R . E. White, National Association of Plumbing-Heating-CoolingContractors, South Bend, Indiana

NATIONAL CLAY PIPE INSTITUTE

R. M. Clementcon, National Clay Pipe Institute, Washington, D.C.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

G. A. Prince, Denver, Colorado

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE

A. O. Roche, Jr., Plumbing and Drainage Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana

PLU MB ING MANU FACTUR ERS INSTITUTE

C. Slaver, Delta Faucet Co., Indianapolis, Indiana
R. W. Church, Alternate, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY

S.Mruk, New Providence, New Jersey

STATE OF NEW YORK HOUSING AND CODES BUREAU

A. Y. Kaplan, New York State Housing and Buildings Codes Bureau, New York, New York

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS

L. S. Gaiowin, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

M. E. Carr, U.S. Department of Defense, Washington, D.C.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

R. Cuendet, U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Alexandria, Virginia

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
R. S. Wyly, Kensington, Maryland
L. S. Neilson, Fresh Meadows, New York
P. J. Higgins, P. J. Higgins & Associates, Damascus, Maryland

PERSONNEL OF PANEL NO. 21 -ROOF DRAINS, FLOOR DRAINS,

AND OTHER DRAINS
A. O. Roche, Jr., Chairman, Plumbing and Drainage Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
J. C. Church, Mamaroneck, New York
G. J. Flegel, Josam Manufacturing Company, Michigan City, Indiana
J. M. Soriano, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company, Montgomery, Alabama

MEMBERS OF TASK FORCE ON HYDRANTSFOR PANEL NO. 21

A. O. Roche, Jr., Chairman, Plumbing and Drainage Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
G. J. Flegel, Josam Manufacturing Company, Michigan City, Indiana
M. W. Marshall, Tyler Pipe Industries, Tyler, Texas
J. M. Soriano, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Company, Montgomery, Alabama

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CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Standards Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

1 ScopeandPurpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Materi~s.................................................. 2
5 Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! .... 8
6 Testing and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7 GeneralRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Figures
1 Schematic Illustration of Basic Elements of a Hydrant (Details Vary
With Type and Manufacturer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2A Recommended Installation With Valve Behind Building Wall in
Heated Area to Prevent Freezing (Exposed Head) ..................... 4
2B Recommended Installation With Valve Behind Building Wall in
Heated Area to Prevent Freezing (Concealed Head) .................... 4
2C Recommended Installation in Walls Where There Is No
Danger of Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2D Recommended Installation (Plan View) With Valve Behind
Building Wall in Heated Area to Prevent Freezing ..................... 5
2E Recommended Installation in Walls
Where There Is No Danger of Freezing ............................ 5
2F Recommended Installation With Valve Below Frost Line to
Prevent Freezing (Box Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2G Recommended Installation With Valve Below Frost Line to
Prevent Freezing (Post Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3A Thread or Solder Union Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3B Straight Inlet Connection. Integral With Valve Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3C Combination Straight or Union Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3D Ground Hydrant inlet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3E Thread or Solder Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3F Straight and Angle Outlet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tables
1 Nominal Size of Outlet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Discharge Capacity Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 LifeTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Appendix
I Metric (SI) Conversion Table .................................... 10
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HYDRANTS FOR UTILITY AND MAINTENANCE USE

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE working parts accessible for maintenance. Opening and
closing means shall be a removable (loose set) operating
1.1 Scope
key engaging a recessed operating stem. (See Fig. 1.)
The scope of this Standard is the development of stan-
dards for hydrants including nonfreeze wall, ground,
post, and floor types and moderate climate wall and
2.2 Hydrant Types
floor types, which are used in buildings and grounds as
water supply terminals, employed principally for lawn nonfreeze wall hydrant, exposed outlet - a hydrant
and flower bed watering hoses and normal building for installation in building walls with outlet exposed, in
maintenance functions. which the valve is operable at temperatures below 32°F
This Standard covers definitions, connections, ma- (0°C). (See Fig. 2A.)
terials, variations, testing and operation, and general notifreeze wall hydrant, concealed outlet - a hydrant
requirements for the hydrant types included in the for installation in building walls with the outlet con-
scope. cealed, in which the valve is operable at temperatures
below 32°F (0°C). (See Fig. 2B.)
wall hydrant for moderate climate, concealed outlet
1.2 Purpose - a hydrant for installation in building walls with the
outlet concealed, in which the valve is not operable at
The purpose of this Standard is to supply plumbing valve body temperatures below 32'F (0°C). (See Fig.
code authorities and others with full knowledge of the 2C.)
minimum design and quality criteria for hydrants neces-
hot and cold nonfreeze wall hydrant, concealed outlet
sary for sound performance and safe and sanitary instal-
- a hydrant with hot and cold water inlet connections
lations. It is not intended as a specification guide.
for installation in bugding walls with the outlet con-
NOTES: cealed, in which the valves are operable at temperatures
(1) Figures used in this Standard are intended oniy to describe below 32°F (0°C). (See Fig. 2D.)
and portray typical hydrants and are not intended to restrict
design or be used for specification purposes. hot and cold wall hydrant for moderate climate, con-
(2) AU hydrant installations shaii be in conformance with local cealed outlet - a hydrant with hot and cold water inlet
codes, with protection against backflow and contamination pro-
vided. See para, 5.2 for information on vacuum breakers. connections for installation in building walls with the
outlet concealed, in which the valves are not operable at
valve body temperatures below 32°F (0°C). (See Fig.
2 E.)
nonfreeze ground (yard) hydrant, concealed outlet -
a hydrant for installation in the ground with the outlet
concealed at grade and the inlet below the frost line, in
2 DEFINITIONS which the valve is operable at temperatures below 32°F
(0°C). (See Fig. 2F.)
2.1 Hydrants - General
nonfreeze ground (yard) post hydrant, exposed out-
The term hydrant as used in this Standard refers to a let - a hydrant for installation in the ground with the
manufactured device that conveys water from supply outlet extended above grade and the inlet below the
pipe to a hose thread outlet, incorporating valve(s) with frost line, in which the valve is operable at temperatures
opening and closing means at the point of use, with all below 32°F (0°C). (See Fig, 2G.)

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TABLE 1 NOMINAL SIZE OF OUTLET CONNECTION

Hose, in. (mm) Symbol No. of Threadslin. SNiCeS

% (19.05) NH 11% Garden and similar hose

3 CONNECTIONS
1 (25.4)

1% (31.75)

1% (38.1)

2 (50.8)
NPSH

NPSH

NPSH

NPSH
11%

11%

11% I
11% - Steam, air, water, and all

other hose connections

to be made with standard

pipe threads

3.4 Outlet Connection Types

3.1 Inlet Connections For straight and angle threaded connections, see Fig.
3 F and Symbol NH of Table 1.
(a) Threaded. Threaded taper pipe threads (male and
(a) Wall Hydrants. SeeTable 1 for 3/4 and 1 in. (19.05
female) on inlets shall be American Standard taper pipe
and 25.4 mm) sizes.
threads for general use (NPT) and shall conform to ANSI
( b ) Ground Hydrants. See Table 1 for 3/4, 1, l % ,
B2.1-1968.l
l'h, and 2 in. (19.05, 25.4, 31.75, 38.1, and 50.8 mm)
(b) Soldered. Solder joints (male and female) on inlets
sizes.
for connection to copper tube or copper tube fittings
shall conform to the dimensions of ANSI/ASME B16.18-
1984 or ANSI B16.22-1980. (The dimensions relative to
connections are identical in both standards.) 4 MATERIALS
Materials coming into contact with potable water shall
3.2 Inlet Connection Types neither impact toxicity to nor contaminate the water.
Certification from the FDA (Food and Drug Admini-
union elbow - threaded (NPT) or soldered with cen- stration) or other recognized regulatory health agencies
ter line at right angle to valve. (See Fig. 3A.) shall be considered acceptable. It is not the intent of this
straight, integral with valve housing (body) - threaded Standard to limit acceptable materials to those included
(NPT) or soldered with center line same as valve center in para. 4.1 below; it anticipates the use of other mate-
line. (See Fig. 3B.) rials of comparable performance.
combination straight or union elbow -threaded (NPT)
and/or soldered, with male connections one pipe size
larger than female connections. (See Fig. 3 C.) 4.1 Castings
ground hydrant - inlet is as shown in Fig. 3D. Drain The items covered in this Standard s h d be of the ma-
holes are a minimum of 1/8 NPT (tapped) to permit terial specified, suitable for installation and service in the
draining of casing. place specified, and shall meet all applicable require-
elbow - threaded (NPT) or soldered with center line ments and standards given herein. All castings for hy-
at right angle to and integral with valve. (See Fig. 3 E.) drant heads, boxes, and valve housings shall be sound,
free of blow holes (holes in casting due to air or gas in
the metal or mold), cold shuts (casting defects formed
3.3 Outlet Connections
when two streams of meia1 become so cold they do not
Threads shall conform to ANSI B2.4-1966(R1974), fuse upon meeting, i.e., incomplete casting), and other
Hose Coupling Screw Threads.2 imperfections adversely affecting casting quality, and
shall be of uniform wall thickness and true to pattern.
They shall also be clean and free of fins (projections on
'ANSI B2.1 was revised in 1983 and redesignated ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1-1983, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch). castings due to imperfect joints).
2ANSI B2.4 was reaffirmed in 1983 and redesignated ANSI/ (a) Cast Iron. Cast iron castings shall conform to
ASME B1.20.7-1966(R1983). ANSI/ASTM Specification A 48-1976, Class 25.
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@ inlet
@ Inlet connection, varies depending on size and type of water supply pipe
@ Valve seat

e @
@
@
Valve housing
Vaive
Operating rod (stem)
@ Casing
@ Operating mechanism
@ Head
@ Operating key (handle)
@) Hose thread outlet
@ Box (for concealed heads)
@ Wail clamp

FIG. 1 SCHEMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF BASIC ELEMENTS OF A HYDRANT

(DETAILS VARY WITH TYPE AND MANUFACTURER)

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FIG. 2A RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION WITH FIG. 2 8 RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION WITH

VALVE BEHIND BUILDING WALL I N HEATED VALVE BEHIND BUILDING WALL I N HEATED
AREA TO PREVENT FREEZING AREA TO PREVENT FREEZING
(EXPOSED HEAD) (CONCEALED HEAD)

FIG. 2C RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION I N

WALLS WHERE THERE IS NO DANGER OF
FREEZING

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FIG. 2D RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION (PLAN VIEW) WITH VALVE BEHIND BUILDING WALL
IN HEATED AREA TO PREVENT FREEZING

FIG. 2E RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION I N WALLS WHERE THERE IS NO DANGER OF FREEZING

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FIG. 2 F RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION WITH FIG. 2G RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION WITH

VALVE BELOW FROST LINE TO PREVENT VALVE BELOW FROST LINE TO PREVENT
FREEZING (BOX TYPE) FREEZING (POST TYPE)

FIG. 3A THREAD OR SOLDER UNION ELBOW

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B Thread

FIG. 3B
Thread Solder

STRAIGHT INLET CONNECTION, INTEGRAL WITH VALVE HOUSING

h Thread

Thread and solder

FIG. 3C COMBINATION STRAIGHT OR UNION ELBOW

Drain

FIG. 3 E -THREAD OR SOLDER ELBOW

FIG. 3D GROUND HYDRANT INLET

CONNECTION

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FIG. 3 F STRAIGHT AND ANGLE OUTLET

CO" ECTION

( b ) Bronze. Bronze castings shall conform to the Chromium Plating, Where Used
ASTM specification for leaded red brass and leaded semi- Minimum thickness
red brass sand castings, B 584-85a, and be copper alloys of significant surfaces
C83600, C83800, or C84400.
(c) Nickel Bronze. Nickel bronze castings shall con- Copper (Use optional depending on base material)
Nickel 0.00010 in. (2.54-X mm)
form to the ASTM specification for leaded nickel brass Chromium 0.00001 in. (2.54 X mm)
(leaded nickel silver) and leaded nickel bronze (leaded
nickel silver) sand castings B 584-85a, and be copper al-
loys C97300, C97600, or C97800. 4.3 Polishing
( d ) Red Brass, Red brass casings shall be commercial (a) Rough Bronze. Castings shall be cleaned but left
grade red brass pipe conforming to ASTM Specification unfinished.
B 43-84a. (b) Polished Bronze. Castings shall be polished to a
(e) Brass Internal Parts. Brass internal parts other No. 4 finish or a satin finish.
than castings shall conform to ASTM B 16-85. (c) Polished Nickel Bronze. Castings shall be polished
(f) Washers and Packings. Washers and packings shall to a No. 4 finish or a satin finish.
be of sufficient design and quality as to ensure leak- (d) Satin Chrome Plate. Castings shall be polished
proof joints and be capable of providing satisfactory after plating to a No. 4 finish.
field service. (e) Polished Chrome Plate. Castings shall be polished
after plating to a No. 7 finish.

4.2 Finishes 5 VARIATIONS

In all cases where parts are to be coated or plated,
they shall be treated as required and cleaned to provide The optional features listed are stated here to identify
suitable surface for proper bonding of the finish. the variations available for the different applications.
(a) Paint Coatings. Iron castings shall be cleaned and
coated with a suitable paint, lacquer, or synthetic coat- 5.1 Wall Clamp
ing of quality to provide protection against rusting of
ferrous surfaces during normal handling and warehousing 5.2 Vacuum Breakers
prior to installation. (a) Removable hose end type (adaptor type)
(b) Cadmium Plate. After preplating and cleaning, (b) Integral hose end type
parts shall be given a commercial grade cadmium plate. (c) Hose connection vacuum breakers are to con-
(This applies only to parts not coming into contact with form with ANSI/ASSE Standard No. 1011-1982.
flow.) (cl) Hydrants with integral hose end type vacuum
(c) Chrome Plating. Parts that are plated shall be in breakers are to conform with ANSI/ASSE Standard No.
accordance with the following requirements: 1019-1978.
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6 TESTING AND OPERATION TABLE 2

DISCHARGE CAPACITY TEST
6.1 Water Test
Size, Minimum Discharge,
Each hydrant shall be factory water tested to ensure Type in. (mm) gairmin (m3/s)
reliability of function, including going through a closed
to full open cycle, and all castings and casings shall be Waf1 X C19.05) 8 (5.05 X
watertight; valve closure force is not to exceed 15 in.-lb 1 (25.4) 15 (9.46 x
(1.7 N-m). Nonfreeze hydrants shall be tested to ensure
complete evacuation of the unit when fully closed. Fail- Ground X (19.05) 10 (6.31 x
1 (25.4) 18 (11.4X
ure in water test shall be cause for rejection of the hy- 1% (31.75) 30 (18.9 X
drant. It is the manufacturer’s option to either scrap the 1% (38.1) 40 (25.2 X
hydrant or rework to comply, 2 (50.8 rnrn) 70 (44.2 X

6.2 Proof Test TABLE 3

LIFE TEST
A representative production specimen of each type or
model of hydrant shall be subjected to the following Size,
proof tests. Failure of the unit to pass any of the tests in. (mm) Cycles
outlined in this paragraph shall be cause for rejection. GI
the event of such failure, the manufacturer is to be pro- Wall X, 1 (19.05,25.4) 20,000
vided with the specific details thereof, with the option Ground % (19.05) 20,000
to submit the specimen for qualification retest after 1 (25.4) 20,000
corrections are made. 1% (31.75) 20,000
(a) Bursting. Fittings shall withstand for 1 min., with- 7% (38.1) 20,000
2 (50.8) 20,000
out failure or distortion, a hydrostatic pressure of 1000
psi (6890 kPa) applied internally.
(b) Bending. Any cross section of the waterway of a
cast fitting shall withstand a bending moment of 65 ft-lb
(88.1 Nem) without fracture. The force shall be applied (f)Life Test. Moving parts of hydrants shall be sub-
not closer to the cross section being tested than twice jected to life test cycles as shown in Table 3. One cycle
the major diameter of the section. is a full open to full closed operation. The cycle rate is
(c) Joints. AU factory assembled joints in systems 60/hr.
supplying water shall b e so designed that they can be
securely made to withstand a hydrostatic test of 200 psi
(1380 kPa) and a bending test of 65 ft-lb (88.1 N-m). 7 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Each joint to be hydrostatically tested shalí be connected
7.1 Replacement Parts
to a supply line of the same basic size as that of the joint
with a pressure gage not less than 1 ft (305 mm) from Hydrants shall be designed so that wearing parts may
the joint. Hydrostatic pressure shall be applied for a be replaced after installation, without removing the de-
period of not less than 5 min. Bending tests shall b e vice from the system.
applied according to (b) above.
( d ) Discharge. Hydrants shall be connected to smooth 7.2 Seating Members
pipe at least 3 ft (914 mm) long. The pressure gage is to
be placed 6 in. (152 mm) upstream from the hydrant in- (a) Seat disk (washer) design shalí incorporate a re-
let. Test pipe shall be of the same nominal size as the hy- straining wall so that the disk will not sweiior distort.
drant inlet, The test shall be made withcold water. The (b) Valve components, disk arrangements, or plungers
recommended inlet pressure at the gage shall be 20 psi shall be so made that they will not vibrate or loosen in
(137.9 Wa). When flowing, the hydrant shall be tested service and are replaceable.
in the fully open position and no hose, adaptor, or yac-
uum bxeaker should be attached. Where a vacuum breaker 7.3 Marking
device is included,refer to para, 5.2. Each hydrant shall be marked with the manufacturer’s
(e) Capacity. The rate of discharge (US. gailmin) name or registered trademark or, in the case of private
using the test conditions of (d) above shall be not less brand sales, the name or trademark of the customer for
than the rates listed in Table 2. whom the unit was manufactured.
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 APPENDIX I
METRIC (SI) CONVERSION TABLE

(This Appendix is not a part of ANSI/ASME A l 12.21.3M-1985 and is included for information only.)

tc = tf - 3211.8

1 in.= 25.4 mm

1 psi = 6.89 kPa

1 ft-lb = 1.36 N - m

1 inAb = 0.113 N - m

1 gal (U.S. liquid)/min = 0.0631 L/s

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