VG1000 Series Forged Brass Ball Valves Product Bulletin Code No. LIT-977132 Issued July 6, 2011 Supersedes August 27, 2008 Refer to the QuickLIT Web site for the most up-to-date version of this document. VG1000 Series Ball Valves are designed to regulate the flow of hot or chilled water and, for some models, low pressure steam in response to the demand of a controller in Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Available in sizes 1/2 through 2 in.
Table 1: Features and Benefits (Part 2 of 2) Features Benefits Graphite-Reinforced Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Seats Include 15% graphite-reinforced ball seals, providing better wear resistance. Blowout-Proof Stem Protects the user from the risk of injury. Maintenance-Free Design Performs without failure in excess of 200,000 full stroke cycles in iron-oxide contaminated water.
Ordering Information Table 2: Ordering Data1 V G Valve Global 1 2 1 Product 3 1 = Forged Brass Ball Valve Family 2 4 4 Body Type and Flow Characteristic 2 = Two-Way, with Equal Percentage Flow Characteristics End Connection 4 = Threaded - NPT Taper 5 8 = Three-Way Mixing, with Equal Percentage Flow Characteristics of In-line Port and Linear Flow Characteristics of Angle-Port 7 = Sweat (1/2 to 1 in. Sizes) 9 = Press (ProPress® Fitting Compatible, 1/2 to 1 in.
See Table 3 to determine the correct factory-mounted actuator, where needed. Table 3: Ordering Data – Adding a Factory-Mounted Electric Actuator1 V G1 2 4 1 A E + Actuator + = Factory-Mounted Actuator H = High Temperature Linkage (VA9104, VA9203, and VA9208 actuators) Mounting (Leave Fields 9 through 15 blank for valve without factory-mounted actuator.
Table 4: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, VA9104 Actuators without Switches Fluid Temperatures: -4 to 212°F (-20 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve Size, in. Cv AC 24 V On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 On/Off (Floating) with Timeout 0 to 10 VDC Proportional VA9104-AGA-3S VA9104-IGA-3S VA9104-GGA-3S Closeoff psig Actuators with M3 Screw Terminals 1.2 2 VG1245AD+9T4AGA VG1245AD+9T4IGA VG1245AD+9T4GGA VG1245AE 1.
Table 5: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, VA9104 Actuators without Switches with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve Size, in. Cv 1/2 On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional Closeoff psig Actuators with M3 Screw Terminals VG1245AD AC 24 V 1.
Table 6: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, M9106/M9109 Actuators without Switches Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam AC 24 V On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional Valve Size, in. Cv Closeoff psig M9106-AGA-2 M9109-AGA-2 M9106-IGA-2 M9106-GGA-2 M9109-GGA-2 VG1245AD 1/2 1.22 200 VG1245AD+906AGA VG1245AD+906IGA VG1245AD+906GGA 1.
Table 7: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return M9106/M9109 Electric Actuators with Switches Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam AC 24 V On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional Valve Size, in. Cv Closeoff psig M9106-AGC-2 M9109-AGC-2 M9106-IGC-2 M9106-GGC-2 M9109-GGC-2 VG1245AD 1/2 1.22 200 VG1245AD+906AGC VG1245AD+906IGC VG1245AD+906GGC 1.
Table 8: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Open - Valve Normally Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve VG1245AD Size, in. Cv 1/2 1.
Table 9: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Closed - Valve Normally Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve Size, in.
Table 10: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Open - Valve Normally Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches and Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Steam Valve VG1245AD Size, in. Cv 1/2 1.
Table 11: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Closed - Valve Normally Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches and Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Steam Valve Size, in. Cv 1/2 1.
Table 12: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Open - Valve Normally Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Floating DC 0 to 10 V Proportional AC 85–264 V (VA9203) AC 120 V (VA9208) On/Off On/Off Valve Size, in.
Table 13: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Closed - Valve Normally Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Floating DC 0 to 10 V Proportional AC 85–264 V (VA9203) AC 120 V (VA9208) On/Off On/Off Valve Size, in.
Table 14: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Open - Valve Normally Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve Size, in. Cv 1/2 1.
Table 15: Two-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Valve Closed - Valve Normally Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve VG1245AD Size, in. Cv 1/2 1.
Table 16: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, VA9104 Electric Actuators without Switches AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -4 to 212°F (-22 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional Valve Size, in. Cv (Port A/B) Closeoff psig Actuators with M3 Screw Terminals VA9104-AGA-3S VA9104-IGA-3S VA9104-GGA-3S VG1845AD 1/2 1.2/0.
Table 17: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, VA9104 Electric Actuators without Switches with M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Installed AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 On/Off (Floating) with Timeout 0 to 10 VDC Proportional Valve Size, in.
Table 18: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, M9106/M9109 Electric Actuators without Switches AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve VG1845AD Size, in. 1/2 Cv (Port A/B) 1.2/0.72 Closeoff psig 200 On/Off (Floating) On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional M9106-AGA-2 M9109-AGA-2 M9106-IGA-2 M9106-GGA-2 M9109-GGA-2 VG1845AD+906AGA VG1845AD+906IGA VG1845AD+906GGA without Timeout1 VG1845AE 1.
Table 19: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, M9106/M9109 Electric Actuators with Switches Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve Size, in. VG1845AD 1/2 Cv (Port A/B) 1.2/0.72 Closeoff psig On/Off (Floating) On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional M9106-AGC-2 M9109-AGC-2 M9106-IGC-2 M9106-GGC-2 M9109-GGC-2 without Timeout1 VG1845AD+906AGC VG1845AD+906IGC VG1845AD+906GGC 1.9/1.
Table 20: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Counterclockwise - Port A (Coil) Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve Size, in.
Table 21: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Clockwise – Port A (Coil) Closed with Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve VG1845AD Floating Size, in. Cv Closeoff (Port A/B) psig 1/2 1.2/0.
Table 22: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Counterclockwise – Port A (Coil) Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches and Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve Size, in.
Table 23: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Clockwise – Port A (Coil) Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators with Switches and Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Saturated Steam Valve VG1845AD Floating 0 to 10 VDC Proportional AC 85–264 V (VA9203) AC 120 V (VA9208) On/Off On/Off Size, in.
Table 24: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Counterclockwise - Port A (Coil) Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve Size, in.
Table 25: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Clockwise - Port A (Coil) Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches (Not Rated for Steam Service) AC 24 V Fluid Temperatures: -22 to 212°F (-30 to 100°C) Not Rated for Steam Service Valve Floating Size, in. Cv Closeoff (Port A/B) psig 1/2 1.
Table 26: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Counterclockwise - Port A (Coil) Open, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Fluid Temperatures: AC 24 V -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Steam Valve VG1845AD Floating 0 to 10 VDC Proportional AC 85–264 V (VA9203) AC 120 V (VA9208) On/Off On/Off Size, in.
Table 27: Three-Way Stainless Steel Trim Ball Valves, Spring Return Clockwise - Port A (Coil) Closed, VA9203/VA9208 Actuators without Switches with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Fluid Temperatures: AC 24 V -22 to 284°F (-30 to 140°C) Water and 15 psi Steam Valve VG1845AD Floating Size, in. Cv Closeoff (Port A/B) psig 1/2 1.
Table 28: Two-Way Plated Brass Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, VA9104 Electric Actuators without Switches for Fluid Temperatures to 203°F Fluid Temperature: 23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C) Closeoff: 200 psig On/Off (Floating) without Timeout1 AC 24 V On/Off (Floating) with Timeout DC 0 to 10 V Proportional End Connection Valve Size, in. Cv Actuators with M3 Screw Terminals VA9104-AGA-3S VA9104-IGA-3S VA9104-GGA-3S NPT VG1241AD 1/2 1.
Table 29: Two-Way Plated Brass Trim Ball Valves, Non-Spring Return, M9106/M9109 Electric Actuators For Fluid Temperatures to 203°F Fluid Temperature: 23 to 203°F (-5 to 95°C) Closeoff: 200 PSIG End Connection Valve NPT VG1241AD VG1241AE VG1241AF VG1241AG VG1241AL VG1241AN VG1241BG VG1241BL VG1241BN VG1241CL VG1241CN VG1241CP VG1241DN VG1241DP VG1241DR VG1241EP VG1241ER VG1241ES VG1241FR VG1241FS VG1241FT Valve VG1241AD VG1241AE VG1241AF VG1241AG VG1241AL VG1241AN VG1241BG VG1241BL VG1241BN VG1241CL VG
1. To avoid excessive wear or drive time on the motor for the AGx models, use a controller or software that provides a timeout function to remove the signal at the end of rotation. 2. Cv has a characterizing disk. Table 30: Shipping Weights, lb (kg) Valve Code Description Number Shipping Weight, lb (kg) VG12xxAx VG12xxBx VG12xxCx VG12xxDx VG12xxEx VG12xxFx VG18xxAx VG18xxBx VG18xxCx VG18xxDx VG18xxEx VG18xxFx 0.8 (0.36) 1.0 (0.45) 1.8 (0.82) 2.3 (1.04) 3.8 (1.73) 5.0 (2.3) 1.25 (0.57) 1.5 (0.68) 2.
VA9000 Series Electric Actuators include mounting hardware for direct coupling to VG1000 Series Ball Valves. M9000 Series Electric Actuators require additional Valve Linkage Kits. See Table 27 for valid valve, actuator, and linkage kit combinations for assembly in the field.
See Figure 3 for typical VG1000 internal composition.
See Figure 4 for typical piping applications. VG184x Three-Way Valve Port C Port A Return Port B Supply Typical Three-Way Ball Valve Application VG124x Two-Way Valve Port A Port B Return Typical Two-Way Ball Valve Application Note: Mount the valve downstream from the coil to minimize heat transfer to the actuator.
For spring-to-close proportional control models in the direct-acting mode, a minimum control signal drives the electric actuator to the fully CW position, whereas a maximum control signal drives the electric actuator to the fully CCW position.
A control signal to Wire 3 of a CW-face (mounted away from the valve) VA9203 Series or VA9208 Series actuated spring-to-close floating control valve assembly drives the electric actuator to the fully CCW position. Likewise, a control signal to Wire 4 of a floating CW-face VA9203 Series or VA9208 Series Actuator, or removal of the control signal from Wire 3 of an on/off CW-face VA9203 Series or VA9208 Series actuated spring-to-close valve assembly, drives the electric actuator to the fully CW position.
Table 32: Valid Ball Valve, Electric Actuator, Linkage Kit, and Weather Shield Combinations (for Assembly in the Field) (Part 1 of 2) Valve Size, in.
Table 32: Valid Ball Valve, Electric Actuator, Linkage Kit, and Weather Shield Combinations (for Assembly in the Field) (Part 2 of 2) Valve Size, in.
See Figure 8 for dimension drawings of the Non-Spring Return VA9104 Series Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series NPT End Connection Ball Valves. See Table 33 and Table 34 for specific model linkage dimensions.
See Figure 9 for dimensions of the Non-Spring Return VA9104 Series Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series NPT End Connection Ball Valve with optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier installed. See Table 35 for specific model dimensions. 3-1/2 (89) Clearance Required 5-1/2 (140) 2-13/16 (71) A FIG:M9104X_dims Port Marking Locations D Figure 9: Field-Installed VA9104 Series Electric Actuator Dimensions with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Dimensions, in.
See Figure 10 for dimensions of the Spring Return VA9203 Series Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series NPT End Connection Ball Valves. See Table 36 and Table 37 for specific model linkage dimensions. 3-1/2 (89) Clearance Required 2-7/8 (73) 3-1/4 (82) A FIG:VA9203X_dims Port Marking Locations D Figure 10: VA9203 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve with NPT End Connections Dimensions, in.
See Figure 11 for dimensions of the VA9203 Spring Return Series Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series NPT End Connection Ball Valves with optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier installed. See Table 38 for specific model linkage dimensions.
See Figure 12 for dimensions of the Non-Spring Return M9106 or M9109 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve with M9000-520 Linkage. See Table 39 for specific model linkage dimensions. Minimum Clearance Required 3-1/2 in.
See Figure 13 for dimensions of the VA9208 Spring Return Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series NPT End Connection Ball Valves. See Table 40 for specific model linkage dimensions. 3-29/32 (99) 3-1/2 (88.9) Clearance Required 2-7/8 (73) FIG:VA9208X_dims Port Marking Locations Figure 13: Spring Return VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve Dimensions, in. (mm) Table 40: VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve Dimensions, in.
See Figure 14 for dimensions of the Spring Return VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series NPT End Connection Ball Valves with M9000-561 Thermal Barrier. See Table 41 for specific model linkage dimensions. 3-1/2 (89) Clearance Required 3-29/32 (99) A F Port Marking Locations C C B E B G D Figure 14: Spring Return VA9208 Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve with Optional M9000-561 Thermal Barrier Installed Dimensions, in.
See Figure 15 for dimensions of the Non-Spring Return M91xx Series Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve with M9000-516 Linkage and Field Installed M9000-330 Weather Shield Dimensions. See Table 42 for specific model linkage dimensions.
Table 42: M9000 Series Actuated VG1241, VG1245, VG1841, and VG1845 Series Ball Valve with Weather Shield Dimensions, in. (mm) Valve Size, in.
Technical Specifications VG1000 Series Forged Brass Ball Valves (Part 1 of 2) Hot Water, Chilled Water, 50/50 Glycol Solutions, and 15 psig (103 kPa) Saturated Steam for HVAC Systems Service1 Fluid Temperature Limits Maximum Actuator 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) 212°F (100°C) VA9104 VA9203 VA9208
VG1000 Series Forged Brass Ball Valves (Part 2 of 2) End Connections Materials 1. 2. 3. National Pipe Thread (NPT): 1/2 to 2 in. (DN15 to DN50) Sweat: 1/2 to 1 in. (DN15 to DN25) Use a low melting point solder. Press (ProPress compatible): 1/2 to 1 in. (DN15 to DN25) (Press end connections are designed to work with RIDGID pressing tools.