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)

Akron Brass

Black Max Piston Intake Valve - DISCONTINUED

Product code:
79803031

Technical details & documents

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Specification
Style 7980
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
Bid Specification Template
The Piston Intake Valve shall be constructed of lightweight, corrosion-resistant, hard-anodized and poly-impregnated aluminum and stainless steel. The valve shall have an adjustable (50 to 250 psi) relief valve, a 3⁄4" air bleeder, a built-in 53° down angle inlet, a stainless steel drive screw and piston nut, a hand wheel with fold-away knob, a polymer piston, a durable non-stick seat, and a minimum 4 3⁄4" diameter waterway with casting turning vane. The valve shall not exceed 7 psi friction loss at 2000 gpm and 11 15⁄16" in depth. Must specify inlet and outlet. Product must carry a 10 year warranty.
Performance
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Intake Valve Certificate of Conformance 46.17 kB

2018-01-29 Download
Drawings
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Installation & Service
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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
Software/Multimedia
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VM6030.1.02.BIN 17.93 kB

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VM6241.1.03.BIN 56.92 kB

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