Honeywell VBF5011, VBF5013 Installation Instructions
VBF5011, VBF5013 Control Ball
Valves With Flanged Connections
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION
The VBF5011 Two-Way and the VBF5013 Three-Way
Control Ball Valve control hot and chilled water with glycol
solutions up to 50% in heating, ventilating and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems to provide two-position or
modulating functions.
These valves can be used with Honeywell electronic
actuators.
Application Notes
IMPORTANT
Valve sizing is important for correct system operation. Undersized valves do not have sufficient
capacity at maximum load. Oversized valves do not
have sufficient authority over the load in modulating applications. Oversized valves can cause
excessive cycling and the seat and ball can be
damaged because of the restricted opening.
Proper Use
These valves are only for use in cold, warm, and hot water
systems. Not suitable for oil or combustible gases. For
water application, they are designed for a medium
temperature range from -22 to 250°F, at a maximum
pressure of 360 psi for 2-1/2" & 3" valves and 240 psi for
4", 5", & 6" valves. The valves are to be operated with the
appropriate Honeywell electronic actuators only. Water
should be properly filtered, treated and conditioned
according to local conditions and the recommendations of
the boiler or chiller manufacturers. The installation of
strainers and filters is recommended.
IMPORTANT
The presence of excessive iron oxide (red rust) in
the system voids the valve warranty.
Required Torque
Honeywell electronic actuators can be utilized with the
VBF5011 and VBF5013 valves. See Table 1, which lists the
torque requirement for each valve size. See Table 2, which
lists the close-off pressure rating for the valves with the
different torque actuators. Larger torque actuators may be
used, but there is no increase in close-off pressure rating.
Table 1. Torque Requirement
Torque Requirement
Type Size
2-way 2 1/2” 35
3” 35
4” 85
5” 85
6” * 140
3-way 2 1/2” 35
3” 85
4” 85
5” 85
6” * 140
*6" requires 140 in-lb actuator for flows up to 700 gpm.
For flow rates greater than 700 gpm a 200 in-lb actuator is recommended.
Table 2. Close-off Pressure Rating
Actuator Type
35 lb-in
Valve
Type
2-way 2-1/2”, 3”100
3-way 2-1/2” 40
3-way 3” 70 70 70 70
2-way,
3-way
2-way,
3-way
2-way,
3-way
Valve
4” 70 70 70 70
5” 70 70 70 70
6” 70 70
(4 Nm)
Size
88 lb-in
(10 Nm)
Close-off pressure rating (psi)
175 lb-in
(20 Nm)
(in-lbs)
175 lb-in
(20 Nm)
2-position
300 lb-
in (34
Nm)
Flow Characteristics
VBF5011 Two-Way Control Ball Valves have:
• an equal percentage flow characteristic.
VBF5013 Three-Way Control Ball Valves have:
• between ports A and AB: an equal percentage flow
characteristic.
• between ports B and AB: a linear flow characteristic.
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INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product...
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow
them could damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Check ratings given in instructions and on the prod-
uct to ensure the product is suitable for your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out product
operation as provided in these instructions.
Preparation
Safety
The valves are to be installed by skilled personnel and in
strict accordance with the installation instructions and
local regulations. Honeywell assumes no responsibility for
damages or injuries resulting from non-compliance with
installation instructions or standard good practice when
mounting, operating, or maintaining the valves, even if not
explicitly mentioned in the installation instructions.
Observe all safety practices.
Equipment Damage Hazard.
Foreign particles like dirt and metal chips can
damage the ball seals.
For trouble-free operation of the product, good
installation practice must include initial system
flushing and chemical water treatment. Clean the
lines upstream of particles larger than 1/16 inch
diameter (welding slag, pipe scale, sand and other
suspended particulate). Use of a 20 mesh system
side stream filter is suggested. Remove all filters
before flushing.
Do not use boiler additives, solder flux and wetted
materials which are petroleum based or contain
mineral oil, hydrocarbons or ethylene glycol
acetate. Compounds which can be used, with
minimum 50% water dilution, are diethylene
glycol, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol
(antifreeze solutions).
If installing these valves in an addition to, or
retrofitting an existing building, do not assume
that the fluid in the existing piping meets these
criteria.
IMPORTANT:
1. Hold valve with pipe wrench by hexagonal fitting
ONLY. Do NOT handle the valve body with the pipe
wrench; product damage may result.
2. Clean the lines upstream of particles larger than
1/16 in. diameter (welding slag, pipe scale and
other contaminants).
3. Proceed with installation once the system specifics (expansion/contraction of the system and its
medium as well as operating pressures) are within
tolerances.
4. Eliminate air from system.
5. All the valves are marked to show proper direction.
6. Flow arrows must point in the direction of the flow
for proper operation. If the valves are not installed
in the correct orientation, improper flow or possible system damage could occur.
Fig. 1. 2-way 2-1/2" & 3" valve dimensions
Table 3. 2-way 2-1/2" & 3" valve dimensions
Size in. Model Number A in. (mm) B in. (mm) C in. (mm) D in. (mm) E in. (mm) F in. (mm) G in. (mm) H in. (mm)
2-1/2 VBF5011A1734/U 9-1/2 (241) 7 (178) 12-3/8 (314) 8-3/4 (222) 4-5/16 (110) 5-1/2 (140) 3/4 (19) 3 (76)
3 VBF5011A1767/U 11 (279) 7-1/2 (191) 12-5/8 (321) 9 (229) 6 (152)
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Fig. 2. 3-way 2-1/2" valve dimensions
Fig. 3. 3-way 3" valve dimensions
Size
in. Model Number
2-1/2 VBF5013B1003/U 9-1/2
(241)
3 VBF5013B1011/U 11
(279)
Table 4. 3-way 2-1/2" & 3" valve dimensions
A
in.
(mm)
B
in.
(mm)
7
(178)
7-1/2
(191)
C
in.
(mm)
15-5/16
(389)
13-1/8
(333)
D
in.
(mm)
8-3/4
(222)
10-5/16
(262)
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E
in.
(mm)
4-5/16
(110)
4-13/16
(122)
F
in.
(mm)
5-1/2
(140)
6
(152)
(mm)
3/4
(19)
G
in.
H
in.
(mm)
6-7/16
(164)
6-5/8
(168)
I
in.
(mm)
3
(76)
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Fig. 4. 2-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions
Table 5. 2-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions
Size
in. Model Number
A
in. (mm)Bin. (mm)
C
in. (mm)
D
in. (mm)
4 VBF5011A1858/U 13 (330) 9 (229) 18-1/8 (460) 14-5/8
(371)
5 VBF5011A1882/U 15 (381) 10 (254) 18-13/16
(478)
6 VBF5011A1916/U 16-1/2
(419)
11 (279) 19-11/16
(500)
15-5/8
(397)
16 3/8 (416) 10-1/8
E
in. (mm)
F
in. (mm)
9-3/8 (238) 4-1/2 (114)
9-11/16
(246)
(257)
Fig. 5. 3-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions
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CAUTION
Table 6. 3-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions
B
Size
in. Model NumberAin. (mm)
4 VBF5013B1029/U 13 (330) 9 (229) 1- 13/16
5 VBF5013B1037/U 15 (381) 10
6 VBF5013B1045/U 16-1/2
(419)
in.
(mm)Cin. (mm)Din. (mm)Ein. (mm)
(478)
19-11/16
(254)
11
(279)
(500)
20-3/4
(527)
14-5/8
(371)
15-5/8
(397)
16-3/8
(416)
9-11/16
(246)
10-1/16
(256)
10-11/16
(271)
F
in. (mm)Gin. (mm)Hin. (mm)
8-11/16
(221)
9-5/8 (244) 14-5/8
10-11/16
(271)
1- 3/16
(335)
(371)
16-3/16
(411)
4-1/2
(114)
Valve Installation Location
Select a location where the valve and actuator will be
accessible once installed. Allow sufficient space for
servicing the valve and actuator. Clearance for valve
installation is dependent on actuator size and the valve
pipe size. See Figures 1 and 5 for valve body dimensions.
Refer to actuator literature for actuator dimensions.
1. Clean the lines upstream of the valve to remove par-
ticles larger than 1/16 inch diameter (welding slag,
pipe scale and other contaminants). Upstream
installation of a 20 mesh strainer is recommended.
2. Air should be eliminated from the system so the
valves remain full of fluid during operation.
3. Straight sections of piping upstream and down-
stream of the valves are not necessary for proper
operation. Reducing bushings or flanges may be
attached directly to valves. Standard adapters are
adequate for installation of flow control valves.
4. Proceed with installation once the system specifics
(expansion/contraction of the system and its
medium as well as operating pressures) are within
tolerances.
5. Do not lift the valve by holding the stem.
Severe Burn Hazard.
Contact with hot liquid can lead to severe injury
or cause death. Release system pressure and
isolate or drain the valve pipe section so the
medium (water or glycol solution) does not leak
out of the valve body during installation (see
Fig. 7).
Mounting Valve
1. Before installing the valve, rotate the valve stem to
make sure that the valve stem operates freely.
Impaired stem operation can indicate that the stem
was bent by rough handling. This condition can
require replacing the valve.
2. Protect the stem from damage due to bending or
scratching.
3. For horizontal piping, install the valve so the actua-
tor is above the valve body. Install the valve in any
position between vertical and horizontal. Do not
install the valve with the stem below horizontal or
upside down. For vertical piping, the actuator can be
mounted in any orientation.
4. Hoist valve by its body only. Do not lift by stem, bon-
net, flanges, or flange holes. (See Fig. 6 for proper
hoisting method.)
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Fig. 6. Proper hoisting of VBF Valves
5. Mount the valve between aligned pipes. Mounting
the valve on pipes that are not aligned causes leakage at the valve-to-pipe connection.
Electrical Shock or Equipment Damage Hazard.
Can shock individuals or short equipment
circuitry.
Disconnect power supply to the actuator to prevent
electrical shock and equipment damage, or remove
and cap the air line to the actuator.
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Fig. 7. Piping must prevent leakage
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