Product Specification Sheet

Hoseguard Bib Tap Kit - WRAS 1999

Hoseguard bib tap kit with separate 3 in 1 double check valve and triangular
compression fixing wall plate.
Product Features and Benefits

• Utilises 1/4 turn lever arm activation on both tap and double check valve for
quick and easy operation.
• PTFE seals on tap eliminates possible seizure from scaling.
• New 3 in 1 double check valve incorporates isolation, backflow
prevention and test point/drain off facility.
• Unique triangular wall plate incorporates locking nut and compression
fixing. It is supplied with fixing screws for easy positioning and
installation.
• Check valve and tap manufactured from DZR brass complying with WRAS
requirements.

✔ WRAS approval pending.

HTAP218-001-01/02 P1
 Hoseguard Bib Tap Kit - WRAS 1999
Description Dimensions
This hose union bib tap kit is supplied in 3 separate pieces
boxed as one - 1/4 turn outside tap, 3 in 1 double check B

valve and wall plate compression fixing. All major

components in the kit are manufactured from DZR brass.
Back-flow prevention comes as a separate 3 in 1 double A
B
check valve which benefits from an integral isolating facility C

and drain off/test point. Provides protection for up to class 3

contamination risks and is suitable for use as an external B

supply or drain-off tap in its own right. The tap has been
A
designed to fit directly into the wall plate compression fixing
C
with the double check valve being sited inside the building
for protection against frost. This product should be used in C
A
all new buildings to comply with the Water Supply (Water
Fitting) Regulations (1999) Section 6, Paragraph G15.20.

Product Range
520-041-0003
HTAP 218 001: Hoseguard Bib Tap Kit
A B C
TAP 90 120 1/2"BSP
Flow Rate WALL PLATE
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE
56
53
63
101
1/2"BSP
15mm comp.
35

30 All dimensions are in mm

unless stated
25
20

Specifications
l/min

15

10
5
Working pressure: 10 bar max.
0 Working temperature: 90˚C max.
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
bar Tap inlet connection: 1/2'' BSP male
Tap outlet connection: Hose tail (via 3/4'' BSP union)
Materials 3in1 valve connection: 15mm compression
Tap body: DZR brass
Isolating ball valve: Chrome plated DZR brass Standards
Ball valve seals: PTFE WRAS Approval pending
Actuating Levers: Epoxy coated pressed steel
Check Cartridges: Acetal copolymer How to Specify
Stainless steel spring NBR elastomer seals A 3 piece kit complying with the Water Supply (Water
Test point seal: NBR elastomer Fitting) Regulations (1999) Section 6, Paragraph G15.20,
comprising of 1/4 turn hose union bib tap and 3in1 double
Typical Installations check valve with a test point for verification and drain down
purposes and an integral 1/4 turn ball valve for isolation and
a purpose designed wall plate compression fixing for
correct positioning and installation. Suitable for class 3
3in1 Double Outside Tap
3in1 Double
Check Valve Outside Tap contamination risks. (Include correct product range code).
Check Valve

Guarantee
All Reliance products undergo strict performance tests prior
to despatch, and are guaranteed against faulty materials
and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This
is in addition to any statutory rights.

To comply with Water Supply (Water Fitting) Regulations

1999, the 3 in 1 double check valve should be installed on
the inside of the building and in a position to enable the Contacts: Sales Enquiries Technical Support
outside tap to be drained down when required to prevent Telephone: +44 (0)1386 712400 +44 (0)1386 47148
freezing. Fax: +44 (0)1386 47028 +44 (0)1386 422217
E-Mail: sales@rwc.co.uk technical@rwc.co.uk

Reliance Water Controls

Worcester Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4RA, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1386 47148 Fax: +44 (0)1386 47028 www.rwc.co.uk

HTAP218-001-01/02 P2 RWC reserves the right to make changes to the product which may affect the accuracy of information contained in this leaflet © Reliance Water Controls, Jan 2002