ES-LFSC

For Residential and Commercial Applications

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LEAD FREE*
Series LFSC
Sillcock Faucets
Sizes: 1⁄2", 3⁄4" (15, 20mm) LFSC-1 LFSC-3
Features
• Hose bibb type faucets with tee handle or handwheel

Models
Tee Handle Sillcock
LFSC-1 – Size 1⁄2" (15mm), no kink hose faucet dual inlet
connection (male IPS or solder) x 3⁄4" hose connection
LFSC-2 – Size 1⁄2" or 3⁄4" (15 or 20mm), no kink hose faucet LFSC-6
connection (solder inlet) x 3⁄4" hose connection
Lawn Faucet Sillcock with Cast Iron Handwheel
LFSC-3 – Size 1⁄2" or 3⁄4" (15 or 20mm), K K K
solder inlet connection x 3⁄4" hose connection
LFSC-4 – Size 1⁄2" or 3⁄4" (15 or 20mm),
female IPS connection x 3⁄4" hose connection B B B
Hose Bibb Hex Shoulder Sillcock with Tee Handle
LFSC-5 – Size 1⁄2" (15mm), dual inlet connection
(male IPS or solder) x 3⁄4" hose connection
A A A
LFSC-6 – Size 3⁄4" (20mm), male IPS connection
x 3⁄4" hose connection or 3⁄4" (20mm) LFSC-1, LFSC-2 LFSC-3, LFSC-4 LFSC-5, LFSC-6
solder connection x 3⁄4" hose connection

Pressure *The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable

Maximum Pressure: 125psi (8.61 bar) CWP water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.

Model Size (dn) Description Dimensions Weight

A B K
in. mm in. mm in. mm in. mm lbs. kgs.
No Kink Hose Faucet with tee handle
**LFSC-1 1
⁄2 15 Dual Male IP or Solder connection 25⁄8 67 3 76 21⁄16 52 .38 .17
**LFSC-2 1
⁄2 or 3⁄4 15 or 20 Solder connection 25⁄8 67 3 76 21⁄16 52 .38 .17
Lawn Faucet (Sillcock) with cast iron handwheel
**LFSC-3 1
⁄2 or 3⁄4 15 or 20 Solder connection 31⁄16 77 31⁄4 83 23⁄16 56 .57 .26
**LFSC-4 1
⁄2 or ⁄4
3
15 or 20 Female IP connection 3 ⁄16
3
81 31⁄4 83 23⁄16 56 .59 .27
Hose Bibb Hex Shoulder with tee handle
**LFSC-5 1
⁄2 15 Dual Male IP or Solder connection 37⁄16 87 23⁄8 60 21⁄16 52 .38 .17
**LFSC-6 3
⁄4 20 Male IP and solder connection 37⁄16 87 21⁄2 63 21⁄16 52 .39 .18
**All SC models available with separate tamper-proof vacuum breaker. Specify SC8-1, SC8-2, SC8-3, SC8-4, SC8-5, SC8-6.

Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements, please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts
reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications
on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.

USA: Tel: (978) 688-1811 • Fax: (978) 794-1848 • www.watts.com A Watts Water Technologies Company
Canada: Tel: (905) 332-4090 • Fax: (905) 332-7068 • www.watts.ca

ES-LFSC 1324 © 2013 Watts

 ES-LF8

For Health Hazard Applications

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LEAD FREE* LF8A

Non-Removable Model

Series LF8
Hose Connection Vacuum LF8

Breakers
Size: 3⁄4" hose thread LFNF8
Series LF8 is a line of unique vacuum breakers specially made to Permits Manual Drain
permit the attachment of portable hoses to hose thread faucets.
Designed to prevent the flow of contaminated water back into the
potable water supply, these devices require no plumbing changes
and screw directly onto sill cocks. The Series LF8 features Lead LF8B
Free* construction to comply with Lead Free* installation require-
ments.
Series LF8 can be used on a wide variety of installations, such as 8P
service sinks, swimming pools, photo developing tanks, laundry Tamper-Proof Feature
tubs, wash racks, dairy barns, marinas and general outside gar-
dening uses.

Features LF8FR
• Copper silion alloy body (all models except 8P, which is plastic)
• Stainless steel working parts for longevity
• Durable rubber diaphragm and disc for
consistent positive seating NOTICE
Series LF8 is tested and certified under ANSI A112.1.3
Models (ASSE 1011), which precludes use under continuous pressure.
LF8A - Furnished with exclusive “Non-Removable” feature and This valve should only be used in areas where spillage of
standardly equipped to allow sill cock to be drained. water will not cause damage.

NOTICE Inlet Connection: 3⁄4" standard female hose thread

Device should only be installed on approved sill cocks Outlet Connection: 3⁄4" standard male hose thread
containing at least four full threads. Non-removable Maximum Pressure: 125psi (8.6 bar)
once installed.
Maximum Temperature: 180°F (82°C)
LF8 - Similar to the 8A except it is furnished without the
For backflow preventers for tub and shower hand spray sets,
“Non-Removable” or draining feature. Secured with Allen
request literature ES-S8.
head set screw.
LF8B - Furnished with break-away set screw to provide a
tamper-resistant installation. Standardly equipped to allow Specifications
sill cock to be drained. A hose connection type anti-siphon vacuum breaker shall be
LFNF8 - Especially made for wall and yard hydrants. Permits man- installed where indicated on the plans to prevent the backsiphon-
ual draining for freezing conditions. age of contaminated water. Lead Free* hose connection vacuum
8P - Furnished with exclusive patented “Non-Removable” breaker shall be constructed using Lead Free* materials. Lead Free
feature. Standardly equipped to allow sill cock to be drained. vacuum breaker shall comply with state codes and standards,
Constructed of durable, corrosion-resistant, reinforced where applicable, requiring reduced lead content. This device is not
thermoplastic. Tamper-proof feature. to be used under continuous pressure or where there is a possibil-
ity that a backpressure condition may develop. This device shall
LF8AC, LF8C or LF8BC - Same as above but furnished meet the requirements of ANSI A112.1.3, ASSE Standard 1011.
with chrome finish. Vacuum breaker shall be a Watts Series LF8.
LF8FR - With freeze relief feature.
*The wetted surface of this product contacted by consumable
water contains less than 0.25% of lead by weight.

Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials with-
out prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.
 Capacity Installations

kPa psi Performance** Curve For Inside or Outside Use

276 40
Installation - Inside Service Sink
241 35
Hose Bibb
Vacuum
Supply Pressure

207 30
Breaker
172 25

138 20

103 15

69 10

35 5

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 gpm
10

lpm
0 3.8 7.6 11.4 15.1 18.9 23 27 30 34 38 What is Backsiphonage?
A reversal of normal flow in the system
Flow caused by a negative pressure (vacuum
or partial vacuum) in the supply piping.
**Performance as established by an independent testing laboratory.

Hose Bibb
Approvals Vacuum Breaker

1011 B64.2
Series LF8, LF8A, LF8B, 8P, LF8FR and LFNF8 are listed by
IAPMO.
Drainage Features to Prevent Freezing
NOTICE Models LF8A, LF8B, LF8FR and 8P hose connection vacuum
breakers are constructed to allow sill cocks to be drained. Simply
Inquire with governing authorities for local installation requirements remove hose coupling and lightly pull knurled tip of stem at outlet
of valve to allow drainage of collected water.

NOTICE
Do not use Models LF8, LF8A, LF8B, 8P, LF8FR Hose Bibb
Vacuum Breakers on frost-free hydrants. Specify Model LFNF8.
Dimensions – Weights

B Do not use where discharge

of water is objectionable.

Model size Dimensions Weight

A B
In. In. mm In. mm oz. gm.
LF8, LF8C, LF8B, LF8BC 3⁄4 HT 11⁄2 38 13⁄8 35 4.0 113.4
LF8A, LF8AC 3⁄4 HT 11⁄2 38 11⁄2 38 4.0 113.4
LFNF8 3⁄4 HT 2 51 11⁄2 38 5.3 151.2
8P 3⁄4 HT 13⁄4 38 13⁄8 35 1.5 42.5
LF8FR 3⁄4 HT 13⁄4 38 13⁄4 38 7.0 200.0

A Watts Water Technologies Company USA: Tel: (978) 688-1811 • Fax: (978) 794-1848 • www.watts.com
Canada: Tel: (905) 332-4090 • Fax: (905) 332-7068 • www.watts.ca

ES-LF8 1331 © 2013 Watts