7983 Akron Revolution Intake Valve Straight Inlet

7983 AKRON REVOLUTION™ INTAKE VALVE STRAIGHT INLET

The Revolution has all of the standard features you would expect from an intake valve.

With flows capable up to 2000 GPM making it ideal for the most demanding apparatus intake applications.

Compact Design

The Revolution intake valve has a compact design that saves valuable space on your pump panel. The Revolutionary handwheel blends in with the body and will not obstruct surrounding equipment on the pump panel, improving the operating environment for your whole firefighting team.

Easy to Operate

Akron Brass valves provide years of hassle-free operation. Easily grab and adjust this fire truck intake valve for simple, easy operator control. Because it utilizes a ball sector for controlling water flow, the Revolution is reliable and robust. Its aluminum and stainless-steel valves are designed for efficiency.

Specifications

An Akron Brass Style 7983 Intake Valve shall be provided. The Intake Valve shall be constructed of lightweight, corrosion-resistant, hard-anodized aluminum and stainless steel. To protect against corrosion, the casting shall be coated with a powder coat finish and all components on the wet side of the valve shall be constructed from stainless steel. The valve shall have an adjustable (50-250 psi) relief valve, ¾” air bleeder that discharges at the same location as the pressure relief valve, an inlet directly in line with the waterway, a stainless ball sector, durable non-stick seat, and a minimum 4 ½” diameter waterway. A position indicator shall be included to indicate position of ball. A 12.5” diameter handwheel shall be included to operate valve open and close functions. The valve shall not exceed 7 psi friction loss at 2000 gpm and 12.75” depth. Must specify inlet and outlet. Product must carry a 10-year warranty against corrosion and manufacturer defects.

Style	7983
Certification(s)
Warranty
Weight	38 lbs (18.1 kg)
Material	Aluminum/Stainless Steel
Brand	Revolution
Width	14.25” (362 mm)
Height	12.3″ (312 mm)
Depth	11.75” (without Storz cap) 12.75″ (with Storz Cap) (300 mm)
Inlet	Storz* – 4”, 5” or 6” Full Time Storz Swivel – 4” or 5” Male – 4”, 4 1 /2”, 5” or 6” Female – 4”, 4 1 /2” or 5” (Storz* – 100, 125 or 150 mm Full Time Storz Swivel – 100 or 125 mm Male – 100, 110, 125 or 150 mm Female – 100, 110 or 125 mm )
Outlet	5” or 6” (125 or 150 mm)
Operating Pressure	250 psi
Flow	2000 gpm / 7600 lpm

Optional Items

• Storz cap and chain
• Full-time Storz swivel inlet
• 6” Storz inlet
• Air bleeder diversion lines