User Guide

ManualsBrandsBarber Colman ManualsFlanged Valves4" Cast Iron Flanged Valve (145 cv)

Application

VB-8213 series single seat, stem down to close,

two-way valves control water from 20 to 281°F (-7 to

138°C) or steam to 281°F (138°C) maximum in heating

or air conditioning systems. They are used for

two-position or proportional electric/electronic or

pneumatic control of hot water, chilled water, or low

pressure steam. Valve assemblies require an actuator

and valve linkage that may be purchased separately or

as part of a complete factory valve assembly.

Danger: Do not use for combustible gas applications.

The VB-8213 series valve packings are not rated for

combustible gas applications, and if used in these

applications, gas leaks and explosions may result.

Features

• Valve sizes 2-1/2" to 6"

• 125 psig pressure rating per ANSI Standards

(B16.1–1993) for flanged cast iron bodies

• Excellent close-off capability up to 125 psi

• Meets ANSI IV seat leakage specifications (0.01%

of Cv)

• Self-adjusting spring-loaded TFE/EPDM packing

• Expanded operating temperatures 20 to 281°F

2-1/2" to 6" 125 psi Flanged

Stem Up Open

Two-Way Valves

General Instructions

VB-8213 Series

Typical of VB-8213-0-5-P

2-1/2" to 6"

Summary of content (12 pages)

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VB-8213 Series 2-1/2" to 6" 125 psi Flanged Stem Up Open Two-Way Valves General Instructions Application VB-8213 series single seat, stem down to close, two-way valves control water from 20 to 281°F (-7 to 138°C) or steam to 281°F (138°C) maximum in heating or air conditioning systems. They are used for two-position or proportional electric/electronic or pneumatic control of hot water, chilled water, or low pressure steam.
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Applicable Literature F-Number Audience Purpose Vx-8xxx Series Selection Guide Provides features, specifications, mounting dimensions, and other criteria useful to the selection of Vx-8xxx series valves. F-27383 Pneumatic Products Catalog Provides a comprehensive listing of component products, describing their features and specifications, and provides other reference material useful to their selection.
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SPECIFICATIONS Table-1 Specifications/Models Specifications Service Flow Characteristics (Figure-1) Sizes Type of End Fitting Body Seat Stem Valve Materials Plug Packing Seat Ring ANSI Pressure Class (Figure-2) Maximum Inlet Pressure, Steam Allowable Control Media Temperature Close-off Pressurea Allowable Differential Pressure for Steamb Valve Size Cv Ratingc kvs Ratingc 2-1/2” 56 48 3” 85 74 4” 145 125 5" 240 208 6" 370 320 Valve Body Series VB-8213-0-5-P Chilled or Hot Water (up to 50% Glycol) and Steam
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Table-2 Typical Compatible Actuators and Linkages Required Valve Linkage Actuator Series MA61-7200 Control Signal Type Spring Return 2-1/2” to 5" Valves 6" Valves Normal Position Two Position 120 Vac Yes Nonea — Open — Open MA61-7201 Two Position 230 Vac Yes Nonea MA61-7203 Two Position 24 Vac Yes Nonea — Open MA41-7150 Two Position 120 Vac Yes AV-607 AV-609 Openb MA41-7151 Two Position 230 Vac Yes AV-607 AV-609 Openb MA41-7153 Two Position 24 Vac Yes AV-607 AV-609 Op
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Flow Characteristics The flow curve shown in Figure-1 is representative of all sizes. All valve plugs have lower gain when nearly closed to enhance control at low demand. Two-way valves are nominally equal percentage and normally used for water and low pressure steam.
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VALVE SIZING AND SELECTION Water Flow Coefficient (Cv) Sizing a valve requires selecting a flow coefficient (Cv), which is defined as the flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm) of 60°F water that will pass through the fully open valve with a 1 psi pressure drop (Δp). It is calculated according to the formulas shown in Cv Equation for Water and Cv Equation for Steam.
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gpm = Flow rate of water that will pass through fully open valve, measured in U.S. gallons per minute (60 °F (15.6 °C) water). ΔP = Differential pressure (pressure drop), measured in psi. Steam Two-position Two-position valves are normally sized using a minimum of 10% of inlet pressure (psig). Proportional Proportional control valves are normally sized using: • For low pressure (15 psig or less), use ΔP of 80% of gauge inlet pressure.
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Note: Add 14.7 psi to the gauge supply pressure to obtain the absolute pressure value. For example, if a valve is controlling 200°F water at an inlet pressure of 18 psig, the maximum pressure drop allowable would be: Pm = 0.5 [(18 + 14.7) – 11.53] = 10.6 psi (Vapor pressure of 200°F water is 11.53 psi.) Therefore, if the pressure drop for this valve is less than 10.6 psi, cavitation should not be a problem.
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Flanged Valve Bodies The VB-8213-0-5-P series flanged valve bodies conform to American Standard 125 psi Cast Iron Pipe Flanges. The companion flanges (not provided) should be the same specification as the valve. The 125 psi flanges have plain flat faces and should not be bolted to a raised faced flange. 1. All parts should be clean to assure tight seals. 2. The pipe with the companion flanges installed should be properly supported and aligned.
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MAINTENANCE & FIELD REPAIR Regular maintenance of the total system is recommended to assure sustained performance. See Figure-4 and Table-7 for maintenance kits and their part numbers. Kits 1 and 6 Packing Cartridge Kit 2 3 Kits 1, 2, and 6 Bracket Nut 2 3 Kits 4, 5, and 6 Bottom Gasket 1 Kit 6 3 Spacer 3 Kit 5 Valve Seat Assembly Kit 6 Stem and Plug Assembly 3 1 Kits 3 and 6 Wiper "O" Ring 3 Note: Refer to accompanying table for kit part numbers.
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Water System Maintenance All heating and cooling systems are susceptible to valve and system problems caused by improper water treatment and system storage procedures. These guidelines are provided to help avoid valve and water system problems resulting from improperly treated water or storage procedures in cooling and hot water systems, and to obtain maximum life from TAC valves. Durability of valve stems and packings is dependent on maintaining non-damaging water conditions.
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E D B C A Figure-6 Flange Dimensions Table-9 Flange Detail for American Standard 125 psi Cast Iron Pipe Flanges (Figure-6) Flanges Drilling Nominal Pipe Size Flange Diameter A Flange Thickness B Diameter of Bolt Circle C 2-1/2” 7” 11/16” 5-1/2” 3” 7-1/2” 3/4” 6” 4” 9” 5" 10" 6" 11" 15/16” 1" Bolting Diameter of Bolt Holes D Number of Bolts 3/4” 4 Diameter of Bolts 5/8” 7-1/2” 8-1/2" 9-1/2" 7/8" 8 Length of Machine Bolts E 2-1/2” 3" 3/4" 3-1/4" On October 1st, 2009, TAC b