American AFC Wet Barrel Fire Hydrant – FW-9000

The American AFC FW-9000 Wet Barrel Fire Hydrant is designed to provide firefighters with an external connection point to access water from a fire protection network. The wet-barrel design keeps the hydrant body filled with water during normal service. It is primarily intended for warm or moderate climates where freezing conditions are not a concern. The outlet operating valves and mechanical components are located above ground, providing convenient access for operation, inspection and maintenance. Key Features: • Wet-barrel fire hydrant. • Model FW-9000. • Designed for locations where freezing is not an issue. • Provides a direct connection point for firefighting operations. • Hydrant barrel remains filled with water during service. • Designed and manufactured to AWWA C503. • 6-inch flanged inlet. • Flange conforms to ASME B16.5 Class 150. • Maximum working pressure of 250 PSI. • 100% factory tested to 500 PSI. • Operating temperature from 0°C to 80°C. • Ductile iron hydrant body. • Bronze outlets and selected internal components. • Stainless Steel 304 stem and fasteners. • Internally and externally fusion-bonded epoxy coated. • Coating complies with AWWA C550. • One main pumper nozzle. • Two side hose nozzles. • Designed to reduce the possibility of damage to the main valve if the hydrant is struck accidentally. • UL Listed as shown in the catalogue. • FM Approved as shown in the catalogue. Hydrant Outlets: The configuration shown in the catalogue includes: • One 4.5-inch pumper nozzle. • Two 2.5-inch hose nozzles. The main pumper connection provides a higher-capacity connection for firefighting vehicles and pumping equipment, while the two side outlets are used for fire hoses. Operation: Each hydrant outlet has its own operating valve. To use an outlet: • Remove the required nozzle cap. • Connect the fire hose or pumping equipment. • Operate the corresponding outlet valve using the appropriate wrench. • Water flows from the hydrant barrel through the selected outlet. Because the hydrant uses a wet-barrel design, the internal body remains filled with water and does not drain after closing like a dry-barrel hydrant. Main Construction Materials: • Hydrant body: Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12. • Pumper-nozzle cap: Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12. • Pumper nozzle: Bronze ASTM B148 C95400. • Bolts: Stainless Steel 304. • Main-valve holder: Stainless Steel 304. • Hose-nozzle caps: Ductile Iron ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12. • Hose nozzles: Bronze ASTM B148 C95400. • Stem: Stainless Steel 304. • Stem nut: Stainless Steel 304. • O-rings: EPDM. • Pumper-nozzle gasket: EPDM. • Hose-nozzle gaskets: EPDM. Corrosion Protection: The internal and external surfaces are protected with a fusion-bonded epoxy coating to help protect the hydrant against corrosion and environmental exposure. The coating complies with AWWA C550 as shown in the catalogue. Main Dimensions Shown: • Base length L: approximately 11 inches. • H1: approximately 13.8 inches. • H2: approximately 20.7 inches. • H3: approximately 25.2 inches. • Overall height H4: approximately 29 inches. Applications: • External fire hydrant networks. • Warm and moderate climates. • Industrial facilities. • Manufacturing plants. • Warehouses and logistics areas. • Airports and ports. • Commercial and residential developments. • Roads and external yards. • Locations requiring an outdoor connection for firefighting hoses and pumping equipment. • Fire-water networks not exposed to freezing conditions. Standards and Approvals Shown in the Catalogue: • UL Listed. • FM Approved. • AWWA C503. • AWWA C550 for the protective coating. • ASME B16.5 Class 150 for the inlet flange. Before selection, confirm that a wet-barrel hydrant is suitable for the climatic conditions of the project location. It should not normally be used where water inside the hydrant barrel may freeze. Outlet-thread types and flange requirements should be selected according to project specifications, consultant requirements and the relevant authority.