User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Application
- VB-7313 series three-way mixing valves control hot or chilled water in heating or air conditioning systems. These valves must be...
- Danger: Do not use for combustible gas applications. The VB-7313 series valve packings are not rated for combustible gas applications, and if used in these applications, gas leaks and explosions could result.
- Features
- Applicable Literature
- . TAC Valve Products Catalog, F-27414
- . TAC Electric-Electronic Products Catalog, F-27382
- . TAC Pneumatic Products Catalog, F-27383
- . CA-28 Control Valve Sizing, F-13755
- . Valve Selection Chart for Water, F-11080
- . EN-205 Water System Guidelines, F-26080
- . Vx-7xxx-8xx, Vx-7xxx-59x, Vx-9xxx-8xx, Vx-9xxx-59x Globe Valve Assemblies with TAC DuraDrive Linear Series Actuators, F-26752
- SPECIFICATIONS
- VALVE SIZING AND SELECTION
- INSTALLATION
- Inspection
- Requirements
- Mounting
- 1. The valve should be mounted in a weather-protected area in a location that is within the ambient limits of the actuator. When...
- 1. Apply pipe dope sparingly to all but the last two threads of a properly threaded, reamed, and cleaned pipe. Make sure that pi...
- 2. Start the joint by hand screwing the pipe into the valve. If the thread engagement feels “right,” turn the pipe by hand as far as it will go.
- 3. Use a pipe wrench to fully tighten the valve to the pipe. Do not over tighten or strip threads. SeeTable-6 and Figure-3 for t...
- Table-6 Normal Thread Engagement Between Male Pipe Thread and Valve Body.
- Figure-3 Normal Thread Engagement.
- Figure-4 Installation of Screwed End Valves.
- TYPICAL PIPING
- CHECKOUT
- 1. Make sure the valve stem operates smoothly before installing the valve linkage and the actuator.
- 2. If the stem does not operate smoothly, it may indicate that the valve was twisted or crushed during installation or that the stem was bent by rough handling. These conditions may require that the valve be replaced.
- 3. After the piping is under pressure, check the valve body and the connections for leaks.
- 4. After the valve linkage and the actuator are installed, check their operation.
- a. Drive the actuator and run the valve to the stem down position. Make sure the linkage and valve stem move freely. At the stem down position, the valve should shut off the “B” port.
- b. Drive the actuator and valve to the stem up position. Again, the valve stem and linkage should operate smoothly. At the stem up position, the valve should shut off the “A” port.
- MAINTENANCE
- 1. Make sure the valve stem operates smoothly before installing the valve linkage and the actuator.
- DIMENSIONAL DATA
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Rangeability
Rangeability is the ratio of rated flow to the minimum controllable flow through a valve. For
mixing valves, control begins as soon as plug displacement allows flow. Thus, three-way
valve rangeability normally exceeds 500:1, which is the reciprocal of 0.2% nominal leakage.
Temperature/Pressure Ratings
See Figure-2 for temperature and pressure ratings. Consult the appropriate valve linkage
general instruction sheet for the effect of valve body ambient temperatures on specific
actuators. Ratings conform with published values and disclaimer.
VB-7313-0-4-P (Screwed Cast Bronze Body)
Standards: Pressure to ANSI B16.15 Class 250 with 400 psig up to 150°F decreasing to
321
psig at 281°F
Materials: Bronze, ASTM B584
Figure-2 Temperature and Pressure Ratings
for VB-7313 Series Valve Bodies.
50
(345)
100
(689)
150
(1034)
200
(1379)
250
(1724)
300
(2068)
350
(2458)
400
(2758)
PressureÑpsig (kPa)
50 (10)
100 (38)
150 (65)
200 (93)
250 (121)
300 (149)
321 psig
(2218 kPa)
Maximum Fluid
Temperature
281¡F (138¡C)
Minimum Fluid
Temperature
20¡F (-7¡C)
VB-7313-0-4-P
TemperatureÑ¡F (¡C)