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VG1000 Series Forged Brass Ball Valves Product Bulletin 51
Technical Specifications
VG1000 Series Forged Brass Ball Valves (Part 1 of 2)
Service
1
Hot Water, Chilled Water, 50/50 Glycol Solutions, and
15 psig (103 kPa) Saturated Steam for HVAC Systems
Fluid Temperature Limits Water VG12x1 and VG18x1 Series: 23 to 203F (-5 to 95C)
VG12x5 and VG18x5 Series: -22 to 284F (-30 to 140C)
Steam VG12x1 Series: Not Rated for Steam Service
VG12x5 Series: 15 psig (103 kPa) at 250°F (121°C)
Maximum Actuator Fluid
Temperature Limits
212°F (100°C) VA9104
VA9203
VA9208
284°F (140°C) VA9104 with M9000-561 Thermal Barrier
M9106 and M9109 with M9000-520 Linkage
VA9203 with M9000-561 Thermal Barrier
VA9208 with M9000-561 Thermal Barrier
Valve Body Pressure/
Temperature Rating
Water VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series:
580 psig (3,996 kPa) at 203°F (95°C) (PN40)
464 psig (3,196 kPa) at 284°F (140°C) (PN40)
VG1275 and VG1875 Series:
300 psig (2,067 kPa)
VG1295 and VG1895 Series:
300 psig (2,067 kPa)
Steam 15 psig (103 kPa) Saturated Steam
Maximum Closeoff Pressure 200 psig (1,378 kPa)
Maximum Recommended Operating Pressure
Drop
50 psig (340 kPa)
Flow Characteristics Two-Way Equal Percentage
Three-Way Equal Percentage Flow Characteristics of In-line Port A (Coil) and
Linear Flow Characteristics of Angle Port B (Bypass)
Rangeability
2
Greater than 500:1
Minimum Ambient Operating
Temperature
-4°F (-20°C) VA9104 and M9104 Series Non-Spring Return Actuators
VA9106 and M9109 Series Non-Spring Return Actuators
-22°F (-30°C) VA9203 Series Spring Return Actuator
-40°F (-40°C) VA9208 Series Spring Return Actuator
Maximum Ambient
Operating Temperature
3
(Limited by the Actuator and
Linkage)
Direct Mount or
With M9000-561
Thermal Barrier
140°F (60°C):
VA9104 Series Non-Spring Return Actuators
VA9203 and VA9208 Series Spring Return Actuators
M9000-551
Linkage
140°F (60°C): M9104 Series Non-Spring Return Actuators
M9000-520
Linkage
125°F (52°C): M9106 and M9109 Series Non-Spring Return
Actuators
Leakage 0.01% of Maximum Flow per ANSI/FCI 70-2, Class 4
(Two- and Three-Way Control Port)
1% of Maximum Flow for Three-Way Bypass Port