Model ZW205FP

Fire Pump Relief Valve

Application
The Zurn Wilkins Model ZW205FP Fire Relief Valve is designed
for Fire Suppression Systems to relieve high system pressures.
The pilot assembly reacts quickly to increase of upstream pres-
sure to prevent damage to system piping, valves, and sprinklers
while maintaining positive pressure on fire pumps. As the water
demand increases in the Fire Suppression System the Relief
Valve will start to close, directing more water to suppress fires.
The Relief Valve will maintain the upstream pressure at the
set pressure as long as maximum flow rates of the valve are
not exceeded. The Zurn Wilkins Model ZW205FP is designed
DIRECTION OF FLOW
to open quickly and close slowly to prevent upstream pressure
surges. The Zurn Wilkins Model ZW205FP is available in both Options
globe and angle pattern bodies. (Add suffix letters to ZW205FP)
Function
… C - 40XL2 Hydraulic Check
Standards Compliance: Body
• UL and ULC Listed … A - Angle Style Body
• FM® Approved Connections
… G - IPS Grooved (inlet rating 300 psi)
… TH - NPT Threaded (inlet rating 300 psi)
LISTED FM … Y - ANSI Class 300 Flanges (inlet rating 300 psi)
APPROVED
Main Valve Options
… Z - ZPI Visual Position Indicator*
Materials … Z2 - ZPI2 Stainless Steel Dry Position Indicator
Main Valve Body Ductile Iron ASTM A536 *Not available for valves with Stainless Steel Pilotry Option
Main Valve Bonnet Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Pilot System
Disc Guide Stainless Steel … HP - 150-300 psi High Pressure Range PV-RLF Pilot
Seat Stainless Steel … SP - All Stainless Steel Pilotry (replaces all brass
fittings, pilot valve and copper tubing)
Disc Buna-N Rubber
… RV - Pilot on Reverse Side
Diaphragm Nylon Reinforced Buna-N
Stem Stainless Steel
Schematic Diagram
Spring Stainless Steel
Item Description of Standard Features
1. Main Valve
2. SXL “Wye” Type Strainers
Standard Features
3. Pressure Gauge
 Red Epoxy Coated, FDA Approved
4. Restriction Fitting
5. PV-RLF Pressure Relief Valve
 Pilot Assembly
• “Wye” Type Strainer Check on cover to keep cover full of water with vertical pump
• Inlet Pressure Gauge (UL/FM) that does not have suction check valve.
• 3-Way Gauge Isolation Valve
 ANSI Class 150 Flanges
 Copper Tubing and Brass Fittings
5

Sizes 2 C 4
Globe & Angle
Threaded ends, ANSI B1.20.1  2" - 3" 300 psi max.
Flanged ends, ANSI B16.42  2" - 10" Z
 ANSI Class 150, 250 psi max. C
 ANSI Class 300, 300 psi max.
Grooved ends, AWWA C606  2" - 10" 300 psi max. 3
Temperature Rating:  Water 33°F to 140°F
Pilot Spring Range:  50-200 psi (Standard)
 150-300 psi (Optional)

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Globe and Angle Main Valve Dimensions

DIM FULL PORT B B

2 (50) 2 1/2 (65) 3 (80) 4 (100) 6 (150) 8 (200) 10 (250)
Threaded 9 7/16 11 12 1/2 F G
Class 150 Flange 9 3/8 11 12 15 20 25 3/8 29 3/4
A
Class 300 Flange 10 11 5/8 13 1/4 15 5/8 21 26 7/16 31 1/8
C
Grooved 9 11 12 1/2 15 20 25 3/8 29 3/4
B Diameter 6 3/4 8 9 3/16 11 11/16 15 3/4 20 1/8 23 11/16
C Max. 6 3/16 7 3/8 8 10 3/16 12 5/16 15 9/16 17 5/8 D
Threaded/Grooved 1 3/4 2 1/8 2 9/16 3 7/16 5 5 5 13/16
D E
Class 150 Flange 3 3 1/2 3 3/4 4 1/2 5 1/2 6 3/4 8
Class 300 Flange 3 1/4 3 3/4 4 1/8 5 6 1/4 7 1/2 8 3/4 A
E NPT Body Tap 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1
F NPT Cvr. Plug Tap 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1 Globe Style Body
G NPT Cover Tap 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 1
Threaded 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 1/4 B
Class 150 Flange 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 7 1/2 10 12 11/16 14 7/8 F
H
Class 300 Flange 5 6 6 7/16 8 10 1/2 13 1/4 15 9/16 G
Grooved 4 3/4 5 1/2 6 7 1/2 10 12 11/16 14 7/8 C
Threaded 3 1/4 4 4 1/2
Class 150 Flange 3 1/4 4 4 5 6 8 8 5/8
J
Class 300 Flange 3 1/2 4 5/16 4 7/16 5 5/16 6 1/2 8 1/2 9 5 /16
Grooved 3 1/4 4 4 1/4 5 6 8 8 5/8 J
Valve Stem Internal Thread 10-32 10-32 1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 3/8-16 3/8-16
Stem Travel (in) 3/4 7/8 1 1 3/16 1 3/4 2 3/8 2 13/16 H
Approx. Wt. (lbs) 36 55 70 130 240 440 720
Angle Style Body

Pilot System Dimensions

PILOT SYSTEM
VALVE SIZE inches (mm)
DIMENSIONS

2" 2-1/2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10"

DIM (50) (65) (80) (100) (150) (200) (250)
X 8 1/2 8 1/2 9 1/2 12 13 14 17 1/2
Full Port Y 3 1/2 4 4 1/2 6 8 10 12
Body
Z 9 9 9 1/2 10 11 1/2 13 14 1/2
X 10 10 10 11 7/8 12 1/4 15 1/2 17 1/2
Angle Y 5 1/4 5 1/4 5 1/4 6 8 10 11 7/8
Body
Z 9 3/4 9 1/2 9 1/2 11 1/4 13 3/8 15 1/4 18

Y X
X
INLET

Z
Y
INLET

Globe Pilot System Dimensions Angle Pilot System Dimensions

Operation X
The Model ZW205FP pilot system is designed to sense upstream pressure. The pilot piping contains a normally closed, direct
acting, spring loaded pilot valve, which may be preset to the particular pressure requirements of the system (Pilots are avail-
able in pressure ranges
Z from 50 to 300 psi.).
If upstream pressure does Y
not exceed the preset on the pilot spring, the pilot and the main valve remain tightly closed. Should
INLET

upstream pressure exceed the set point of the pilot, both the pilot and main valve will open, relieving the excess pressure by
allowing flow through the valve. When upstream pressure returns to acceptable limits, the reverse action occurs. The pilot pip-
ing provides quick opening for pressure relief and slow closing for surge protection.
A check valve on the inlet of the pilot system will prevent water from draining from the main valve cover when used with a verti-
cal turbine pump to ensure proper operation of the control valve at all times.

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1747 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA U.S.A. 93446 Ph. 855-663-9876, Fax 805-238-5766
In Canada | Zurn Industries Limited
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Flow Characteristics
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FLOW (GPM)
Flow Characteristics Typical Installation
Suggested flow calculations are based on flow through Schedule 40
Pipe. Maximum continuous flow is approx. 20 ft./sec (6.1 meters/
sec) & maximum surge is approx. 45 ft./sec (13.7 meters/sec).
Many factors should be considered in sizing pressure relief valves
including inlet pressure, outlet pressure and flow rates. ZW209FP

ZW205FP
inches 2 2 1/2 3 4 6 8 10 FIRE PUMP
Valve Size OW
FL
mm 50 65 80 100 150 200 250 OF
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Suggested Max. Continuous 210 300 460 800 1800 3100 4900
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Flow (GPM) Max Intermittent 260 375 600 1000 2250 4000 6150
Min. Continuous 15 20 30 50 115 200 300

Suggested Max. Continuous 13 19 29 50 113 195 309

Flow Max. Intermittent 16.4 23 37 62 142 246 388
(Liters/sec) Min. Continuous 0.9 1.3 1.9 3.2 7.2 13 19

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 Fire Pump Relief Valve shall be a single seated, line pressure operated, diaphragm actuated, pilot controlled globe or
angle valve. The valve shall seal by means of a corrosion-resistant seat and resilient, rectangular seat disc. These and other
parts shall be replaceable in the field; all such service and adjustments to be possible without removing the valve from the line.
The stem of the basic valve shall be guided top and bottom by integral bushings. The basic valve and its pilot control system
shall contain no packing glands or stuffing boxes. The diaphragm shall not be used as a seating surface nor shall pistons be
used as an operating medium. All internal and external ferrous surfaces shall be coated with a high quality, fusion epoxy coating.
The pilot control system shall include a direct-acting, normally closed, spring-loaded, diaphragm actuated pilot valve with the
stem guided between the diaphragm assembly and seat disc. To ensure precise pressure relief, the appropriately rated pilot
valve shall be field adjustable within the pressure control range of the spring. The Fire Pump Relief Valve shall be a ZURN
WILKINS Model ZW205FP.

UL Installation Specification Requirements

UL installation specifications require the valve to be installed in accordance with the standard for installation of sprinkler
systems, NFPA 13, and with the standard for installation of stationary pumps for fire protection, NFPA 20. 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.

Note: If the valve discharges to atmosphere adequate back pressure is very important, contact Zurn
Wilkins for assistance.
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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