Honeywell VBF5011, VBF5013 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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VBF5011, VBF5013 Control Ball

Valves With Flanged Connections

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 opera-

tion. Undersized valves do not have sufficient

capacity at maximum load. Oversized valves do not

have sufficient authority over the load in modulat-

ing 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

Table 2. Close-off Pressure Rating

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.

Type Size

Torque Requirement

(in-lbs)

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 actua-

tor is recommended.

Valve

Type

Valve

Size

Actuator Type

35 lb-in

(4 Nm)

88 lb-in

(10 Nm)

175 lb-in

(20 Nm)

175 lb-in

(20 Nm)

2-position

300 lb-

in (34

Nm)

Close-off pressure rating (psi)

2-way 2-1/2”,

3”

100

3-way 2-1/2” 40

3-way 3” 70 70 70 70

2-way,

3-way

4” 70 70 70 70

2-way,

3-way

5” 70 70 70 70

2-way,

3-way

6” 70 70

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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 hazard-

ous condition.

2. Check ratings given in instructions and on the prod-

uct to ensure the product is suitable for your appli-

cation.

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.

CAUTION

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 specif-

ics (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 possi-

ble 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

Table 4. 3-way 2-1/2" & 3" valve dimensions

Size

in. Model Number

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

in.

(mm)

2-1/2 VBF5013B1003/U 9-1/2

(241)

(178)

15-5/16

(389)

8-3/4

(222)

4-5/16

(110)

5-1/2

(140)

3/4

(19)

6-7/16

(164)

(76)

3 VBF5013B1011/U 11

(279)

7-1/2

(191)

13-1/8

(333)

10-5/16

(262)

4-13/16

(122)

(152)

6-5/8

(168)

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Fig. 4. 2-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions

Table 5. 2-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions

Fig. 5. 3-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions

Size

in. Model Number

in. (mm)

4 VBF5011A1858/U 13 (330) 9 (229) 18-1/8 (460) 14-5/8

(371)

9-3/8 (238) 4-1/2 (114)

5 VBF5011A1882/U 15 (381) 10 (254) 18-13/16

(478)

15-5/8

(397)

9-11/16

(246)

6 VBF5011A1916/U 16-1/2

(419)

11 (279) 19-11/16

(500)

16 3/8 (416) 10-1/8

(257)

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Table 6. 3-way 4", 5" & 6" valve dimensions

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.

WARNING

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).

CAUTION

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.

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.)

Fig. 6. Proper hoisting of VBF Valves

5. Mount the valve between aligned pipes. Mounting

the valve on pipes that are not aligned causes leak-

age at the valve-to-pipe connection.

Fig. 7. Piping must prevent leakage

Size

in. Model Number

in. (mm)

in.

(mm)

in. (mm)

4 VBF5013B1029/U 13 (330) 9 (229) 1- 13/16

(478)

14-5/8

(371)

9-11/16

(246)

8-11/16

(221)

1- 3/16

(335)

4-1/2

(114)

5 VBF5013B1037/U 15 (381) 10

(254)

19-11/16

(500)

15-5/8

(397)

10-1/16

(256)

9-5/8 (244) 14-5/8

(371)

6 VBF5013B1045/U 16-1/2

(419)

(279)

20-3/4

(527)

16-3/8

(416)

10-11/16

(271)

10-11/16

(271)

16-3/16

(411)

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