

Overview
Discontinued effective January 2024
Corrosion resistant stainless steel and poly-impregnated aluminum are combined for a durable Piston Intake Valve. A large unique oval waterway increases efficiency while reducing the overall size. This stainless steel valve include a special 10 year warranty against corrosion.
FULL FLOW - 2000 gpm (7600 lpm) Enlarged waterway for better flow efficiency
LOW FRICTION LOSS - Only 7 PSI @ 2000 gpm (.5 bar @ 7600 lpm)
Optional Items Include (additional charge applies):
- 3/4" air bleeder valve
- Storz cap and chain
- Air bleeder lines .
Features
Corrosion resistant stainless steel and poly-impregnated aluminum are combined for a durable Piston Intake Valve. A large unique oval waterway increases efficiency while reducing the overall size. All this, plus a special 10 year warranty against corrosion makes the Black Max piston intake valves the obvious choice for today's fire service.
Standard Features:
-Stainless steel piston housing
- Compact size - Extends only 11 15/16" from the pump panel
- 250 psi operating pressure
- Polymer Piston for improved corrosion resistance
- Large waterway with a cast-in turning vane for reduced turbulence and efficient flow
- Pressure relief valve adjustable from 50 - 250 psi (preset @ 150 psi)
- 53° elbow
- 3/4" air bleeder valve
Optional Items:
- Storz cap and chain
- Air bleeder lines
The new and improved Black Max Piston Intake Valve offers
IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE
The combination of the stainless steel piston housing, polyimpregnated body and polymer piston maximizes product life. FIELD SERVICEABLE A unique two piece design allows the piston intake valve to be field serviceable.
EXTENDED DURABILITY
Akron stands behind the Black Max by providing a full 10 Year warranty against manufacturing defects and corrosion.
FULL FLOW 2000 gpm (7600 lpm)
- Enlarged waterway for maximum flow efficiency.
LOW FRICTION LOSS
- Only 7 PSI @ 2000 gpm (.5 bar @ 7600 lpm)
Technical details & documents
For the Black Max Piston Intake Valve - DISCONTINUED
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Style | 7980 |
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Brand | Akron Brass |
Material | Aluminum/Stainless Steel |
Product or Spare Part | Finished Good |
Finish | Paint |
Warranty | 10 Year |
Weight (Imperial) | 30 lbs |
Weight (Metric) kg | 13.6 kg |
Width (English) | 9 9/16'' |
Width (Metric) | 242 mm |
Depth (English) | 11 15/16'' |
Depth (Metric) | 303.2 mm |
Height (English) | 18 7/8" |
Height (Metric) | 479.4 mm |
Engine Power | 0.00 HP |
Name | Last Modified | |
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Intake Valve Certificate of Conformance 46.17 kB |
2018-01-29 | Download |
Name | Last Modified |
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Style 7600 Parts List - Swing Out Valve (less Tork-Lok) 72.80 kB |
2016-08-10 | Download |
Style 7980 Installation and Operational Instructions 55.92 kB |
2016-08-10 | Download |
Style 7980 Parts List (MFG before November 2009) 232.10 kB |
2016-08-16 | Download |
Style 7980 Parts List (MFG between Nov 2009 and Oct 2013) 475.26 kB |
2016-09-16 | Download |
Style 7980 Parts List (Manufactured after Oct 2013) 1.56 MB |
2019-09-24 | Download |
Style 9168 Service Kit Instructions 335.69 kB |
2016-09-17 | Download |