{"product_id":"pyro-chem-gv-300-gas-valve-550186","title":"Pyro-Chem GV-300 Gas Valve - 550186","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003ePyro-Chem GV-300 Mechanical Gas Valve | Part No. 550186 | 3\" NPT Mainline Series\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-section {\n    max-width: 100%;\n    margin: 2rem 0;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n  .accordion-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n  }\n  .accordion-header {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    padding: 2rem 0;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    background: none;\n    border: none;\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: left;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n  .accordion-header:hover,\n  .accordion-header:focus {\n    color: #333;\n    background: none;\n    outline: none;\n  }\n  .accordion-title {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    font-weight: 500;\n  }\n  .accordion-icon {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {\n    transform: rotate(180deg);\n  }\n  .accordion-content {\n    max-height: 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content {\n    max-height: none;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner {\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    color: #555;\n    padding-bottom: 2rem;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner p {\n    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner ul {\n    margin: 0 0 1rem 0;\n    padding-left: 2rem;\n  }\n  .accordion-content-inner h3 {\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem 0;\n  }\n  .specs-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n  }\n  .specs-table th,\n  .specs-table td {\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\n    font-size: 1.4rem;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n  .specs-table th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 1: Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Pyro-Chem GV-300 Mechanical Gas Valve (550186) is a mission-critical safety component engineered specifically for the Kitchen Knight II and Monarch industrial fire suppression systems. In large-scale culinary and industrial environments, the GV-300 serves as the definitive mainline gas sentinel. While discharge nozzles handle flame knockdown, the GV-300 performs the equally vital task of fuel supply isolation. This 3-inch NPT Normally Open (NO) valve automatically terminates the fuel supply to an entire battery of gas-fired appliances the moment the fire system is actuated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUnlike electrical solenoid valves that are susceptible to power surges or localized electrical failures during a fire, the 550186 operates on an immutable mechanical principle. It is the definitive fail-safe for UL 300 and NFPA 96 compliance, ensuring that a fire is starved of its energy source before it can re-ignite or migrate into the exhaust plenum. For contractors and facility directors, the GV-300 represents the pinnacle of industrial-grade gas security, providing a ruggedized, power-independent solution for high-volume mainline manifolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eTension-Release Actuation Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe GV-300 is integrated into the detection network via a 1\/16\" stainless steel cable. During the ready state, the Pyro-Chem Control Head maintains constant detection line tension, holding the valve's internal gate in the open position. The moment a thermal fusible link melts or a manual pull station is triggered, the control head releases this tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eSpring-Loaded Kinetic Closure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOnce the cable tension is removed, a heavy-duty internal compression spring instantly expands, snapping the valve's internal plug into the seated position within milliseconds. This ensures gas flow is stopped almost simultaneously with the discharge of the suppression agent, preventing the fuel-feeding of an active kitchen fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eManual Reset Safety Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOnce the valve has tripped, it cannot be reopened by simply re-tensioning the cable. A technician must physically reset the valve at the body, ensuring a professional has inspected the line for leaks or damage before fuel is reintroduced to the facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eHigh-Flow 3-Inch Bore Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe internal porting of the 3-inch NPT valve is machined to maximize flow with minimal pressure drop, keeping the pressure loss well within the tolerances required by NFPA 54 fuel gas code for high-BTU culinary batteries. The massive bore allows a single valve to secure an entire kitchen's main gas supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003ePower-Independent Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIn an emergency, electrical circuits are often the first to fail. The GV-300's purely mechanical operation means it functions perfectly during a total building blackout, ensuring gas is secured when it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eKitchen Knight II System Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUsing a non-listed gas valve can void the UL 300 listing of the entire suppression system. The GV-300 is specifically listed for use with the Kitchen Knight II and Monarch systems, ensuring the system's response time and mechanical force are perfectly synchronized with the agent discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 2: Technical Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n          \u003cthead\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/thead\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePyro-Chem (A Johnson Controls Brand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e550186\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eGV-300\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003ePipe Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003e3-Inch NPT Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eActuation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eMechanical (Tension-Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eOperating Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eNormally Open (NO) \/ Spring-Loaded Close\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty Cast Bronze \/ Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eReset Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eManual Local Reset (Technician Required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eKitchen Knight II \/ Monarch\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd\u003eNFPA 54 Fuel Gas Code, UL Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 3: Installation \u0026 Compliance --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eThe 6-Month Functional Trip Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery six months, a certified technician must trip the fire system to verify that the GV-300 snaps shut. It is not enough to verify cable tension; the technician must confirm that the gas flow is 100% obstructed to satisfy NFPA 17A requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eCorner Pulley and Conduit Integrity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 1\/16\" stainless steel cable must move freely through every corner pulley in the run. Any binding or grease-clogged conduit can delay the valve's closing time. Technicians must inspect the entire cable run for signs of wear or fraying during each audit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eUpstream\/Downstream Piping Alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWhen installing a 3-inch NPT gas valve, ensure the pipe is properly supported with heavy-duty hangers. The weight of 3-inch steel pipe can put significant stress on the valve body, potentially leading to internal galling if the valve is not perfectly aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eReset Procedure Awareness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFacility personnel should be trained that if gas suddenly stops during a non-fire event, the GV-300 will require a manual local reset. This prevents confusion and unnecessary service calls to the gas utility company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 4: FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eCan I use the GV-300 for an Ansul or Buckeye system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. While the mechanical principle is similar, the Pyro-Chem GV-300 is specifically listed for use within the Pyro-Chem safety envelope. Mixing manufacturers can lead to improper cable-pull distances, which may result in a valve that only partially closes during a fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eDoes this valve work with Propane (LPG) and Natural Gas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. The GV-300 is compatible with both natural gas and liquid propane vapor. However, it is not intended for liquid-phase propane. Ensure your gas density is within the calibrated flow limits of the valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and a solenoid gas valve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA solenoid valve uses an electromagnet and requires constant electricity. 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