Category 1: GATE VALVES: M.J.A.W.W.A. W/NUTS, BOLTS, GASKETS, & MEGALUG JOINT RESTRAINTS, STD. MUELLER, KENNEDY, CLOW • All gate valves shall be right hand close. • All gate valves shall be mechanical joint type, resilient-seated gate valves conforming to AWWA C509. The body bonnet, gate and O-ring packing plate will be gray or ductile iron. • The valves will be furnished with non-rising stems, O-ring stuffing boxes, resilient valve seats, wedge disc and guides. Valve stems, glands and bushings shall be bronze. • Valves shall be furnished with a two inch (2") square operating nut and shall open by turning to the left (counter clockwise), and shall have an arrow indicating the direction of the opening. • Valves shall be designated for a working pressure of 200 psi and capable of withstanding a 400 psi test pressure. • Valve exteriors shall be painted with corrosion resistant coating. • Valves shall include nuts, bolts, gaskets and “Megalug” joint restraints as manufactured by Mueller, Kennedy Clow or approved equal.
