The VQ400 Series class “A” safety combination valves are
used for control and regulationofgaseous fluids in gas power
burners, atmospheric gas boilers, melting furnaces,
incinerators and othergasconsuming appliances.
These combination valves are available intwoversions:
model VQ420/25 (pipe sizes3/4” and 1”)
and model VQ440/50(pipesizes 1 1/2” and 2”).
The 1 1/4” connection is obtained by using a DN32 flange kit
on a VQ440 body.
The features and specificationsofboth models are identical
(unless specified otherwise).
Standard configurations17 -- 26......................
Replacement parts and accessories27................
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DESCRIPTION
The VQ400 Series combination valves are suitable for the
controlof gaseous fluidsin gas consuming appliances
according to international standards.
The VQ400 Series combination valves meet the class “A”
specification according EN161.
The VQ400 Series combination valves have straight flanged
pipe connection from 3/4” up to 2”.
The VQ400 Series combination valves are standard equipped
with two main valves V1 and V2. Safety valve V1 is always
fast opening/closing. The second valve (V2) can be either fast
(= with flow regulation) or slow (= with flow regulation and
adjustable opening).
At the main body (4) flange connections are provided to
mount either an:
• internalby--pass valve to achieve high--low flame control
• internalor external pilot valve
• vent valve
• pressure switch (Min. or Max.)
• Valve Proving System (VPS) + pressure switch.
These accessories can be mounted on various positions of
the main body of the VQ400.
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FEATURES
• Class “A” safety combination valve for control of
gaseous fluids in gas consuming appliances in
accordance with international standards.
• Main body with two gas valves with single seat.
• Internalby--pass valve to achieve high--low flame
control.
• internalor external pilot valve.
• Ventvalve.
• Options for mounting flanged minimum and maximum
pressure switches.
• ValveProving System (VPS).
• Closing time: < 1 second.
• Coils field replaceable.
• Coils suitable for permanent energization.
• Fine mesh screen between inlet flange and main body.
• Various pressure tap points at main body available,
when no additional valves or pressure switches are
used.
• Second main valve, either with adjustable flow
regulator(fast), or characterizedopening mechanism
(slow) with adjustable maximum flow rate and step
pressure.
• Rectifier board with LEDs (VQ440/50 only) to indicate
energization of coil
• Rectifier boards field replaceable.
• Plug connector according to DIN 43650: standard for
VQ440/50, optional for VQ420/25.
• PG11 cable strain relief standard at VQ420/25.
• Optional mounting of Closed Position Indication
switch (CPI) at bottom of safety valve V1.
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SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications described in this chapter are related to the
main gas valve, by--pass valve and pilot valve (see also
Performancecharacteristics on page 6.).
Models
VQ420/25(DN20 and DN25)
VQ440/50(DN40 and DN50)
NOTE:DN32 connection is obtained with a flange kit on
The main gas volume is adjustable at 2
The startflow is adjustable at slow open 2
Dimensions
See dimensionaldrawings and table on page 8 and 9.
pilot valve14--14--17--14--14--17--
vent valve14--14--17--14--14--17--
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PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Opening time
The firstvalve (V1) opens in less than 1 second.
The second valve (V2), by--pass valve (Vb) and pilot valve
(Vp) can be either a fast opening valve which opens in less
than 1 second or a characterized opening valve which is
adjustable from 1 up to 30 seconds, at rated capacity.
The opening characteristicis factory set at approximately 6
seconds at the following conditions:
−measured at 80 % of rated capacity
−30mbar supply pressure
−nominal voltage
−20
−2,5 mbar pressure drop
−nostep pressure
Due to the influence of ambient temperature (--15 ... 60
the adjusted opening time of 6 seconds measured at 80% of
adjusted flow rate can vary
Closing time (V1, V2 , Vb and Vp)
Less than 1 second for all four valves.
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Maximum workingfrequency
1 cycle per minute
Duty cycle
Coil suitable for permanent energization
Operational voltage range
The combinationgas valve willfunction satisfactorybetween
85% and 110% of the rated voltage.