The 5-1/4” American−Darling® B−62−B−5 fire hydrant, by AMERICAN Flow Control, incorporates more than 100 years of experience in design, manufacture and field experience. This means dependable and efficient operation when needed.
Introduced in 1962, the 5-1/4” American-Darling B−62−B−5 fire hydrant is AWWA rated at 250 psig and seat tested at 500 psig. This hydrant meets or exceeds all requirements of ANSI/AWWA C502 for dry barrel hydrants.
The 5-1/4” American-Darling B−62−B−5 fire hydrant has all the features you expect from a high-quality fire hydrant. The all-bronze seat and bronze drain ring assure that the fire hydrant is easily repaired by just one person. The epoxy primed and polyurethane top coat system on the external surfaces on the upper barrel provides a durable, high-gloss finish that, under normal conditions, should continue to look good for years without repainting.
The 5-1/4” American-Darling B-62-B-5 fire hydrant design has been manufactured for more than 60 years.
UL LISTED AND FM APPROVED
The American-Darling 5-1/4” B−62−B−5 fire hydrant is UL Listed and FM Approved in applicable configurations.
CERTIFIED TO NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 AND NSF/ANSI/CAN 372
The 5-1/4” American-Darling B-62-B-5 fire hydrant is Certified as complying with NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372, which exhibit compliance with the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act.
The weights given are for the 5 1/4" American-Darling B-62-B-5 (two hoses and one pumper nozzle) with a 6" mechanical joint bottom – including gland, gasket and hardware.
Add or deduct 20 pounds for each 6" variance in bury depth.
Add for:
4" Flanged base − 5 lbs.
6" Flanged base − 30 lbs.
Deduct for:
Two hose nozzles only − 25 lbs.
Depth of Trench | Length of Lower Rod | Weight |
|---|---|---|
2’-0" | 19.88" | 340 |
2’-6" | 25.88" | 360 |
3’-0" | 31.88" | 380 |
3’-6" | 37.88" | 400 |
4’-0" | 43.88" | 420 |
4’-6" | 49.88" | 440 |
5’-0" | 55.88" | 460 |
5’-6" | 61.88" | 480 |
6’-0" | 67.88" | 500 |
6’-6" | 73.88" | 520 |
7’-0" | 79.88" | 540 |
7’-6" | 85.88" | 560 |
8’-0" | 91.88" | 580 |
8’-6" | 97.88" | 600 |
9’-0" | 103.88" | 620 |
9’-6" | 109.88" | 640 |
10’-0" | 115.88" | 660 |
10’-6" | 121.88" | 680 |
11’-0" | 127.88" | 700 |
11’-6" | 133.88" | 720 |
NOTES
Depth of trench is the nominal distance from groundline to bottom of connecting pipe. For trench depths 12’ and greater, contact your AFC Sales Representative.
Size and shape of nut on operating nut and cap, threading on nozzles and caps, and the direction of opening made to specifications.
Cap chains are furnished unless specified otherwise.
Working pressure 250 psig; test pressure 500 psig.
Hydrant conforms to AWWA specifications C502.
Upper barrel can be rotated 360°.
FM Approved and UL Listed at 250 psig in allowable configurations.
