TIDEFLEX Check Valves

Sample Tender Specifications

SERIES TF-1 SLIP-ON FLAT BOTTOM CHECK VALVES 2

PART 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................2
PART 2 PRODUCTS.......................................................................................................................2
PART 3 EXECUTION.....................................................................................................................2

SERIES TF-1 SLIP-ON FLAT BOTTOM CHECK VALVES WITH THIMBLE PLATE 4

PART 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................4
PART 2 PRODUCTS.......................................................................................................................4
PART 3 EXECUTION.....................................................................................................................5

SERIES 35-1 FLANGED-END CHECK VALVES 6

PART 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................6
PART 2 PRODUCTS.......................................................................................................................6
PART 3 EXECUTION.....................................................................................................................7

SERIES 37-G PIPE INSERTED SLIP-IN INLINE CHECK VALVES 8

PART 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................8
PART 2 PRODUCTS.......................................................................................................................8
PART 3 EXECUTION.....................................................................................................................9

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 SERIES TF-1 SLIP-ON FLAT BOTTOM CHECK VALVES
Specification TT-TF-1

PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit product literature that includes information on the performance and operation of the
valve, materials of construction, dimensions and weights, elastomer characteristics, flow data,
headloss data, and pressure ratings.

B. Upon request, provide shop drawings that clearly identify the valve dimensions.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer shall have at least fifteen (15) years experience in the manufacture of “duckbill”
style elastomeric valves, and shall provide references and a list of installations upon request.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 “DUCKBILL” ELASTOMERIC CHECK VALVES
A. Check Valves are to be all rubber of the flow operated check type with a slip-on connection.
The Check Valve is designed to slip over the specified pipe outside diameter and attached by
means of vendor furnished stainless steel clamps. The port area shall contour down to a duckbill,
which shall allow passage of flow in one direction while preventing reverse flow. The valve shall
be one piece rubber construction with nylon reinforcement. The duckbill shall be offset so that the
bottom line of the valve is flat, keeping the invert of the pipe parallel with the invert of the valve.
The top of the valve shall rise to form the duckbill shape and formed into a curve of 180°.
B. Manufacturer must have available flow test data from an accredited hydraulics laboratory to
confirm pressure drop data. Company name, plant location, valve size and serial number shall be
bonded to the check valve. Valves shall be manufactured in the USA.

2.02 FUNCTION
A. When line pressure inside the valve exceeds the backpressure outside the valve by a certain
amount, the line pressure forces the bills of the valve open, allowing flow to pass. When
backpressure exceeds the line pressure by at the same amount, the bills of the valve are forced
closed. The flat bottom allows the valve to be installed where minimal bottom clearance exists.

2.03 MANUFACTURER
A. All valves shall be of the Series TF-1 as manufactured by Tideflex Technologies Inc. of
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or approved equal.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Valve shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s written Installation and Operation
Manual and approved submittals.

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3.02 MANUFACTURER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE
A. Manufacturer’s authorized representative shall be available for customer service during
installation and start-up, and to train personnel in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
of the valve.

B. Manufacturer shall also make customer service available directly from the factory in addition to
authorized representatives for assistance during installation and start-up, and to train personnel in
the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the valve.

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 SERIES TF-1 SLIP-ON FLAT BOTTOM CHECK VALVES
WITH THIMBLE PLATE
Specification TT-TF-1

PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit product literature that includes information on the performance and operation of the
valve, materials of construction, dimensions and weights, elastomer characteristics, flow data,
headloss data, and pressure ratings.

B. Upon request, provide shop drawings that clearly identify the valve dimensions.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer shall have at least fifteen (15) years experience in the manufacture of “duckbill”
style elastomeric valves, and shall provide references and a list of installations upon request.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 “DUCKBILL” ELASTOMERIC CHECK VALVES
A. Check Valves are to be all rubber of the flow operated check type with a slip-on connection.
The Check Valve is designed to slip over the specified pipe outside diameter and attached by
means of vendor furnished stainless steel clamps. The port area shall contour down to a duckbill,
which shall allow passage of flow in one direction while preventing reverse flow. The valve shall
be one piece rubber construction with nylon reinforcement. The duckbill shall be offset so that the
bottom line of the valve is flat, keeping the invert of the pipe parallel with the invert of the valve.
The top of the valve shall rise to form the duckbill shape and formed into a curve of 180°.

B. Manufacturer must have available flow test data from an accredited hydraulics laboratory to
confirm pressure drop data. Company name, plant location, valve size and serial number shall be
bonded to the check valve. Valves shall be manufactured in the USA.

2.02 FUNCTION
A. When line pressure inside the valve exceeds the backpressure outside the valve by a certain
amount, the line pressure forces the bills of the valve open, allowing flow to pass. When
backpressure exceeds the line pressure by at the same amount, the bills of the valve are forced
closed. The flat bottom allows the valve to be installed where minimal bottom clearance exists.

2.03 THIMBLE PLATE

A. Thimble plate shall consist of a square backing plate with welded pipe stub located on
horizontal and vertical centerline. The outside diameter of the pipe stub shall be the same as the
cuff diameter of the Tideflex Valve. The length of the pipe stub shall be sufficient to allow for the
proper installation of the Tideflex valve. Preliminary drilling pattern on backing plate shall be

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provided by Red Valve Company. Consultant or end-user to provide alternate drilling pattern, if
required, based on headwall condition, obstructions, etc.

B. Thimble plate shall be of carbon steel conforming to ASTM A36. Thimble plate shall be coat tar
epoxy coated.

2.04 MANUFACTURER
A. All valves shall be of the Series TF-1 as manufactured by Tideflex Technologies Inc. of
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or approved equal.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Valve shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s written Installation and Operation
Manual and approved submittals.

3.02 MANUFACTURER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE

A. Manufacturer’s authorized representative shall be available for customer service during
installation and start-up, and to train personnel in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
of the valve.

B. Manufacturer shall also make customer service available directly from the factory in addition to
authorized representatives for assistance during installation and start-up, and to train personnel in
the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the valve.

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 SERIES 35-1 FLANGED-END CHECK VALVES
Specification TT-35-1

PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit product literature that includes information on the performance and operation of the
valve, materials of construction, dimensions and weights, elastomer characteristics, headloss and
flow data, and pressure ratings.

B. Upon request, provide shop drawings that clearly identify the valve dimensions.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Supplier shall have at least fifteen (15) years experience in the manufacture of “duckbill” style
elastomeric valves, and shall provide references and a list of installations upon request.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 “DUCKBILL” ELASTOMERIC CHECK VALVES
A. Check Valves are to be all rubber and the flow operated check type with an integral flanged
end connection. The port area shall contour down to a duckbill which shall allow passage of flow
in one direction while preventing reverse flow. The flange and flexible duckbill sleeve shall be
one-piece rubber construction with nylon reinforcement. The duckbill shall be offset so that the
bottom line of the valve is flat, keeping the invert of the pipe parallel with the invert of the valve.
The top of the valve shall rise to form the duckbill shape. The bill portion shall be thinner and
more flexible than the valve body, and formed into a curve of 180°.

B. The flange drilling shall conform to ANSI B16.1 Class 125/ANSI B16.5, Class 150 standards.
The valve shall be furnished with galvanized or stainless steel back-up rings for installation.

C. Manufacturer must have available flow test data from an accredited hydraulics laboratory to
confirm pressure drop data. Company name, plant location, valve size and serial number shall be
bonded to the check valve. Valves shall be manufactured in the USA.

2.02 FUNCTION
A. When line pressure inside the valve exceeds the backpressure outside the valve, the line
pressure forces the bill of the valve open, allowing flow to pass. When backpressure exceeds the
line pressure, the bill of the valve are forced closed preventing backflow.

2.03 MANUFACTURER
A. All valves shall be of the Series 35-1 as manufactured by Tideflex Technologies Inc. of
Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or approved equal.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Valve shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s written Installation and Operation
Manual and approved submittals.

3.02 MANUFACTURER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE

A. Manufacturer’s authorized representative shall be available for customer service during
installation and start-up, and to train personnel in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
of the valve.

B. Manufacturer shall also make customer service available directly from the factory in addition to
authorized representatives for assistance during installation and start-up, and to train personnel in
the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the valve

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 SERIES 37-G PIPE INSERTED SLIP-IN INLINE CHECK
VALVES
Specification TT-37-G

PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit product literature that includes information on the performance and operation of the
valve, materials of construction, dimensions and weights, elastomer characteristics, headloss and
flow data, and pressure ratings.

B. Upon request, provide shop drawings that clearly identify the valve dimensions.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Supplier shall have at least fifteen (15) years experience in the manufacture of “duckbill” style
elastomeric valves.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 “DUCKBILL” ELASTOMERIC CHECK VALVES
A. Check Valves are to be all rubber and the flow operated check type with slip-in cuff connection.
The port area shall contour down to a duckbill which shall allow passage of flow in one direction
while preventing reverse flow. The flexible duckbill sleeve shall be one piece rubber construction
with nylon reinforcement.

B. The outside diameter of the “cuff” portion of the valve shall be manufactured to fit snugly within
the inside diameter of the pipeline. The bill height shall also fit within the pipe I.D.

C. A stainless steel band shall be installed inside the cuff portion of the valve. The band shall
expand outwards by means of a turnbuckle to hold the valve in place. The band shall be pre-
drilled to allow pins to be installed through the valve and into the pipe.

D. Manufacturer must have available flow test data from an accredited hydraulics laboratory to
confirm pressure drop data. Company name, plant location, valve size and serial number shall be
bonded to the check valve. Valves shall be manufactured in the USA.

2.02 FUNCTION
A. When line pressure inside the valve exceeds the backpressure outside the valve by a certain
amount, the line pressure forces the bills of the valve open, allowing flow to pass. When the
backpressure exceeds the line pressure by at the same amount, the bills of the valve are forced
closed.

2.03 MANUFACTURER
A. All valves shall be of the Series 37-G as manufactured by the Red Valve Co., Inc. of Carnegie,
PA 15106 or approved equal.

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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Valve shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s written Installation and Operation
Manual and approved submittals.

3.02 MANUFACTURER’S CUSTOMER SERVICE

A. Manufacturer’s authorized representative shall be available for customer service during
installation and start-up, and to train personnel in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
of the valve.

B. Manufacturer shall also make customer service available directly from the factory in addition to
authorized representatives for assistance during installation and start-up, and to train personnel in
the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the valve.