Additional Details
The Riptide ALX Single Action Water Pitotless Diffuser is a professional-grade flow testing system designed for fire safety professionals to accurately measure water flow from fire pumps and hydrants. This unit features one pitotless waterway for multi-stream operation.
Key Features
- Designed for fire pump flow testing and hydrant flow testing applications.
- Pitotless Waterways: Equipped with one waterway.
- ALX Model: Constructed from aluminum for enhanced durability and lighter weight.
- UL Certified: Certified by UL under EX29051, ensuring adherence to rigorous safety and performance standards.
- Accurate Readings: Laboratory instrumentation used is ISO 17025 traceable, with readings accurate to within +/-1.25%.
- Stacking Configurations: Can be used in authorized stacking configurations with other Riptide diffusers for increased testing capacity. Note: Riptide ALX and Riptide Pitotless ALX models must never be placed underneath a legacy steel Riptide when stacking.
- Serviceable Components: Designed for easy replacement of components like couplings, receivers, and pin locks.
Safety Information
- Always evaluate the condition of all equipment components (rubber feet, coupling gaskets, cam-locks, catches, nuts, screws) prior to use and replace any deficient components.
- Ensure OSHA required PPE is worn at all times when operating this equipment.
- Do not remove a Waterway from a Receiver while actively flowing water.
Specifications
Each Single Action Riptide™ Diffuser comes with the following items:
- One 1 7/8" Waterway
- 30 #8 Machine Screws
- 30 Nylon Locking Nuts
- 30 Washers
- 10 Rubber Feet
- 4 Cam-Locks
- 4 Catches
- 1 Quick Connect Assembly
- 1 Street 90°