Akron Brass Company Revolution Intake Valve (Straight Inlet)

The Revolution intake valve features a unique, patent-pending handwheel design. It provides the operator with increased control and leverage for a smooth and easy operating experience. This innovative valve is constructed of corrosion-resistant, hard-anodized aluminum and stainless steel with a powder-coated interior and exterior finish for superior corrosion protection.

Features
Compact Design
This Akron Brass intake valve has a compact design that saves valuable space on your pump panel and improves efficiency for your whole team. The Revolution’s innovative handwheel design hugs tightly to the fire intake valve body eliminates possible interference with surrounding discharges and equipment on the pump panel.

Revolutionary Features
The Revolution has all of the standard features you expect from an intake valve with flows capable of up to 2000 GPM (7600 LPM). Unlike many competitors’ steel intake valves, the Revolution from Akron Brass is ideal for the most demanding apparatus intake applications.

Straight inlet (7983)
Robust, integrated Pyrolite patent-pending handwheel for easy operation
Critical pump side waterway components constructed of non-corrosive stainless steel
Durable, powder coated interior and exterior finish
Optional Storz cap and chain
Field adjustable relief valve between 50–250 psi (requires 7/8” wrench to adjust). Includes 1 ½” NPT female thread so the hose can be connected to redirect water to a desirable location
Quick turn Bleeder valve operation – vents into relief discharge
Built-in open/close position indicator on top of valve
2000 GPM maximum flow
All intake valve parts that stay in contact with water are constructed of stainless steel
Field-serviceable design
NFPA 1901 compliant
10-year, heavy-duty warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion*

Dimensions:

4”-6” Inlet options (threaded or storz)
5”-6” long handle or rocker lug outlet options (long handle only available on 6″)
Style 7983 – 12.5” x 14” x 12.75” (318mm x 356mm x 324mm)
Pressure relief adjustable between 50-250psi
250 psi operating pressure
7psi friction loss @ 2000gpm
38 lbs (18.1 kg)

Applications/Solutions
Firefighting – Structural