Caleffi 553 User Manual

Pre-adjustable filling units
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BSI EN ISO 9001:2000
Cert. n° FM 21654
UNI EN ISO 9001:2000
Cert. n° 0003
USC
& backflow preventer
series 553 - 573
CALEFFI
01061/08 NA
Replaces 01061/04 NA
Function
The automatic filling unit is a device consisting of a pressure reducing valve with compensating seat, an inlet filter, a shut-off valve and a check valve. It is installed on the water inlet piping in sealed heating systems, and its main function is to maintain the pressure of the system stable at a set value, automatically filling up with water as required.
This product has the characteristic of being pre-adjustable, which means that it can be adjusted at the required pressure value before the system charging phase.
After installation, during the filling or topping-off phase, the water feed will stop when the set pressure is reached. A pre-assembled version is also available, complete with upstream backflow preventer.
Product range
Code 553542A Filling unit with pressure gauge and pressure setting indicator Size 1/2” Series 573 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent with threaded connections Size 1/2” - 3/4” Series 573 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent with sweat connections Size 1/2” Code 573002A Charging unit complete with backflow preventer 573 series with threaded connections Size 1/2” Code 573009A Charging unit complete with backflow preventer 573 series with sweat connections Size 1/2”
Technical specification
Filling unit
Material: Body: brass
Cover: PA 66 GF 30 Seals: NBR
Maximum Working Pressure: 230 psi (16 bar) Pressure setting range: 3÷60 psi (0.2÷4 bar) Factory setting: 15 psi (1.035 bar) Indicator accuracy: ±2 psi (±0.15 bar) Maximum Working Temperature: 150°F (65°C)
Connection: Inlet: 1/2” NPT Male
with union tailpiece
Outlet: 1/2” NPT Female
Backflow preventer
Material: Body: brass
Filter: stainless steel Check valve: PSU Check valve stem: brass Diaphragm: EPDM Seals: EPDM
Maximum working pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) Maximum working temperature: 210°F (99°C) Medium: water
Certified to: CSA B64.3 and ASSE 1012
Connections: 1/2”-3/4” NPT female with union
1/2” sweat with union
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Dimensions
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Code
553542A
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1/2"
4
B
13/16
PREVE
/4”
W
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73 5
1/2”
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BACKFL
Series:
Sizes:
A’
1/2” 3/4”
1/2”
SWT
NPT
VENT
C
B
S/
1/2” 1/2” 1/2” 1/2”
A’
PREV
/4”
W
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73 5
1/2”
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BACKFL
Series:
Sizes:
1/2"
1/2”
S/
VENT
B
C
A
A’
1/2"
SWT
1/2”
NPT
B
1/2” 1/2”
C
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3/16
1/8
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C
B
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4
3/4
3/8
5/8
3/8
Code
573002A
573009A
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4 4
11/16
5/8
1 1
3/8
3/8
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A’
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1
3/8
4”
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3/8
4”
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D
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Code
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573403A 573503A 573409A
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15/16
“D4”
573493A
1/2”
3/4” 1/2” 1/2”
A
SWT
1/2”
SWT
Construction details
Pre-calibration
This model is equipped with a pressure setting indicator for the commissioning operation. The system charge pressure can be input by means of the adjusting screw, before the start of the system charging phase.
Anti-stick materials
The central housing containing the moving parts and the internal compensating spindle are made of a low adhesion coefficient plastic. This material minimises the risk of for
mation of scale deposits, the main cause of malfunctions.
Diaphragm-seat seal
Spindle guide
In order to reduce the frictional surfaces, the spindle unit guide has been positioned in the upper part of the device. It consists of four spokes formed directly on the plastic central support.
Removable filter cartridge
The cartridge containing the operating mechanisms, protected by a large surface area strainer, is removable. This makes it very easy and quick to carry out inspections, internal cleaning and even replacement of the cartridge itself.
The useful working surface of the diaphragm is particularly large, in order to guarantee greater precision and sensitivity when working with minimum pressure differences. This feature is also useful in that it gives greater power to the sliding of the spindle and overcomes friction. In view of the low flow rates involved, the filling unit seat has been designed with the smallest possible diameter.
This factor, combined with the extended surface of the diaphragm, creates an optimum dimensional ratio for a piece of equipment which must maintain its operating characteristics unchanged over time.
Installation
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gpm
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(psi) (bar)
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0.3
Cv = 0.7
Maintenance
Filling unit can be installed in either horizontal
1. It is, however, vital that the unit is not installed
2. The special method of mechanical pre-adjustment with pressure setting indicator makes it possible to set the unit to the required value in the system before the beginning of the filling phase.
3. The unit is normally set at a pressure not less than that obtained by adding the hydrostatic pressure and 4 psi (0,3 bar).
4. During filling, the internal mechanism will automatically regulate the pressure until it reaches the required value, without the need to oversee the filling operation itself. This prevents the system being charged to a higher pressure than required.
5. Given the pre-calibrating function, the presence of the downstream pressure gauge is not essential.
6. When the system is filled, the shut-off valve can be closed. In order to restore the automatic topping-off condition, merely re-open the valve. The pressure in the system will gradually return to the set pressure.
or vertical position.
upside down.
For cleaning, inspection or replacement of the entire cartridge, proceed as follows:
1. Isolate the unit.
2. Open the lower control
knob.
3. Unscrew the adjusting
screw until it stops.
4. Remove the upper cover.
5. Extract the cartridge using
pliers.
6. The entire unit, after inspection, can be reassembled or replaced using a spare cartridge.
7. Re-adjust the equipment.
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Backflow preventer
The backflow preventer with atmospheric vent is designed to protect drinking water systems from the return, caused by backsiphonage or backpressure, of contaminated fluids.
The Caleffi 573 series has been specifically certified to standards CSA B64.3 and ASSE 1012.
VENT
Flow rate graph
Code 573002A - 573009A
Charging unit consists of:
- Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent,
573 series
- Filling unit, 553 series
Application diagram
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Shut-off valve
Ball valve
Ballstop
Thermometer
Differential by-pass valve
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Flow switch
Zone valve
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Pump
Autoflow
Flow meter
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Temperature probe
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Safety thermostat
Regulator
Expansion vessel
3-way valve
P
Pressure switch
Control pocket
Gas filter
Gas regulator
Air separator
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/4”
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73 5 1/2”
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BACKFL
Series:
Sizes:
S/
VENT
A
Fuel shut-off valve
Anti-vibration joint
Sensor pocket
Safety valve
SPECIFICATION SUMMARIES
Code 553542A
Filling unit with pressure gauge connection and pressure setting indicator. 1/2” NPT Male with union x Female threaded connection. Brass body. Nylon plastic cover. Sliding surfaces in anti-stick plastic. Diaphragm and seals in NBR. Cartridge removable for maintenance operations. Maximum working temperature 150°F. Maximum inlet pressure 230 psi. Setting range 3÷60 psi. Pressure indicator for pre-adjustment of device, accuracy ±2 psi. Complete with isolating valve, filter and check valve.
Series 573
Backflow preventer with atmospheric vent. Certified to CSA B64.3 and ASSE 1012. 1/2” (3/4”) NPT female threaded connection with union or 1/2” sweat with union. Brass body, filter in stainless steel, check valve in PSU, diaphragm and seals in EPDM. Maximum working pressure 175 psi. Maximum working temperature 210°F.
Code 573002A - 573009A
Charging unit complete with backflow preventer 1/2” NPT Female threaded with union or 1/2” sweat with union inlet connection and 1/2” NPT Female threaded outlet connection. Maximum working temperature 150°F. Maximum inlet pr
We reserve the right to change our products and their relevant technical data, contained in this publication, at any time and without prior notice.
essure 175 psi.
CALEFFI
3883 West Milwaukee Road / Milwaukee, WI 53208
Tel: 414.238.2360 / Fax: 414.238.2366 / www.caleffi.us
Caleffi North America, Inc.
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