Install Instructions

VG7000 Series Bronze Control Valves Installation Instructions 7
Technical Specifications
VG7000 Series Bronze Control Valves (Part 1 of 2)
Service
1
Hot Water, Chilled Water, 50/50 Glycol Solutions, or Steam for HVAC
Systems (Fluid Group 1 According to 67/548/EEC)
Valve Body Size/Cv (kv) 1/2 in. 0.73 (0.63), 1.8 (1.6), and 4.6 (4.0)
3/4 in. 7.3 (6.3)
1 in. 11.6 (10)
1-1/4 in. 18.5 (16)
1-1/2 in. 28.9 (25)
2 in. 46.2 (40)
Valve Stroke 5/16 in. (8 mm) for 1/2 or 3/4 in. Valves
1/2 in. (13 mm) for 1 and 1-1/4 in. Valves
3/4 in. (19 mm) for 1-1/2 and 2 in. Valves
Valve Body Rating Meets requirements of ANSI B16.15, Class 250 (EN 12360).
Valve Ambient Operating
Temperature Limits
35 to 150°F (2 to 65°C)
Valve Assembly Maximum
Allowable Pressure/
Temperature
Steam Brass Trim: 35 psig (241 kPa) Saturated Steam at 281°F (138°C)
SS Trim: 100 psig (690 kPa) Saturated Steam at 338°F (170°C)
Water Brass Trim: 400 psig (2,756 kPa) up to 150°F (66°C), Decreasing to
365 psig (2,515 kPa) at 248°F (120°C)
SS Trim: 400 psig (2,756 kPa) up to 150°F (66°C), Decreasing to
308 psig (2,122 kPa) at 338°F (170°C)
Leakage Brass Trim 0.01% of Maximum Flow per ANSI/FCI 70-2, Class 4
SS Trim 0.05% of Maximum Flow
Inherent Flow Characteristics Two-Way
Valves
Equal Percentage
Three-Way
Mixing
Valves
Linear
Rangeability
2
25:1 for All Sizes (EN 60534-2-4)
Spring Range Pneumatic
Actuators
3 to 6 psig (21 to 41 kPa) for All Except MP8000;
3 to 7 psig (21 to 48 kPa) for MP8000 Only;
4 to 8 psig (28 to 55 kPa);
9 to 13 psig (62 to 90 kPa)
Maximum Recommended
Operating Pressure Drop
Steam Brass Trim: 15 psig (103 kPa) for All Valve Sizes
SS Trim: 100 psig (690 kPa) for All Valve Sizes
Water Brass and SS Trim: 35 psig (241 kPa) for 1/2 through 1-1/4 in. Valves;
30 psig (207 kPa) for 1-1/2 and 2 in. Valves
Maximum Actuator Supply
Pressure (Pneumatically
Actuated Valves Only)
25 psig (172 kPa) Maximum