The Flowrite VF 599 Series ANSI Class 250 three-way valves are designed to work with
either a pneumatic or electronic actuator with a 3/4-inch (20 mm) stroke.
• ANSI Leakage Class IV (0.01% of Cv)
• Cartridge type packing
• Choice of brass or stainless steel trim
A typical application for the Flowrite three-way valve is the mixing of two different
temperatures of water supplies.
The valve can also be used for throttling or bypass coil control applications. A pump is
recommended on the coil circuit to improve the heat transfer characteristics of the coil
and for freeze protection.
See Table 1.
To order a complete valve plus actuator assembly from the factory, combine the
actuator prefix code with the suffix of the valve assembly product number. See Flowrite
Technical Bulletins 155-772 and 155-776 for complete selection procedure and ordering
codes.
Valve assemblies can be ordered using the valve part numbers in Table 1 and the
actuator prefix codes in Table 7.
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Controlled medium 50% water-glycol solutions
Canadian Registration Numbers 0H7645.5ADD2
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Specifications
Material
Operating
Line size 1/2 to 2 inches (15 to 50 mm)
Capacity See Table 2, Table 3 and Figure 3.
Body style Globe style
Seat style Metal-to-metal
Action Three-way mixing
Valve body rating ANSI Class 250. See Table 4.
Stem travel (Stroke) 3/4-inch (20 mm)
Body UNS CA 844 bronze
Body trim See Table 1.
Stem Stainless steel ASTM A582 Type 303
Packing EPDM O-rings
Medium temperature range 20°F to 250°F (-7°C to 120°C)
Maximum inlet pressure See Table 4.
Maximum recommended differential pressure for modulating service
Bronze trim 25 psi (173 kPa)
Stainless Steel trim 50 psi (345) kPa)
Rangeability > 100:1
Close-off pressures See Table 5, Table 6, and Figure 4.
Close-off ratings According to ANSI/FCI 70-2
Leakage rate Class IV (0.01% of Cv)
Flow characteristics Equal percentage for NC
Linear for NO
Mounting location NEMA 1 (interior only)
Miscellaneous
0C0838.9
Dimensions See Table 7, Table 8, and Figure 6.
Valve Weight See Table 8.
Accessories
Figure 1. Packing Heating Element for
Use With SKD Actuators.
599-00417 Packing heating element.
The heater allows the stem to move freely
in valves that control fluids at temperatures
below 32°F (0°C). It reduces ice crystal
formation on the stem that can damage the
packing.
Operating Voltage 24 Vac
Heating Output 20 W
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1
(0.85)
1/2
(15)
1.6
(1.37)
1/2
(15)
2.5
(2.15)
1/2
(15)
4
(3.44)
1/2
(15)
6.3
(5.43)
3/4
(20)
10
(8.6) 1 (25)
16
(13.8)
1-1/4
(32)
25
(21.5)
1-1/2
(40)
40
(34.4)
2
(50)
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Accessories,
Continued
Service Kits
599-00418: The packing heating element.
The heater allows the stem to move freely
in valves that control fluids at temperatures
below 32°F (0°C). It prevents ice crystal
formation on the stem that can damage the
packing.
Figure 2. Packing Heating Element for
Use With SKB/C and 8-inch Actuators.
Operating Voltage 24 Vac
Heating Output 20 W
Valve packing kit 599-03390
Rebuild/repack kits See Table 10.
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ELECTRICALPNEUMATIC
Figure 4. Close-off Pressures.
Operation
As the valve stem moves downward, the flow
through the NO port decreases and the flow
through the NC port increases. As the valve stem
moves upward, the flow through the NO port
increases and the flow through the NC port
decreases.
In the event of power failure, a spring return
actuator returns the valve to its normal position with
the upper port closed and the bottom port open.
Non-spring return actuators will hold the last
commanded position. See the Technical Instructions of the various actuators for additional
Figure 5.
information.
If this valve is used in diverting applications, the following conditions apply:
Diverting service with modulating control can use mechanical actuators such as the
SAX and SKB/D. The differential pressure must not exceed 90% of the maximum
differential pressure specified for the three-way valve in mixing service.
Diverting service with a pneumatic actuator can only be used with two-position control.
To change over from one port to another there must be no system pressure. The pump
is turned off.
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Sizing
Mounting and
Installation
The sizing of a valve is important for correct system operation. An undersized valve will
not have sufficient capacity at maximum load. An oversized valve can initiate cycling,
and the seat and throttling plug can be damaged because of the restricted opening.
Correct sizing of the control valve for actual expected conditions is considered essential
for good control.
Some variables that must be determined are:
• The medium to be controlled, such as water, etc.
• The maximum inlet temperature and pressure of the medium at the valve.
• The pressure differential that will exist across the valve under maximum load
demand.
• The maximum capacity the valve must deliver.
• The maximum line pressure differential the valve actuator must close against.
• See the Control Valve Selection and Sizing (AB-1) section of HVAC
Systems/Controls Reference Data (125-1853) for further recommendations.
See Table 2 and Table 3 for valve capacities.
•Install the valve so that the flow follows the direction of the arrow indicated on the
valve body.
•For best performance, install the valve assembly with the actuator above the valve
body. The valve and actuator can be installed in any position between vertical and
horizontal. Siemens Building Technologies does not recommend installing the valve
assembly so that the actuator is below horizontal or upside down.
•Allow sufficient space for servicing the valve and actuator. See Table 8 for valve
body dimensions. See Figure 6 and Table 7 for dimensions of the service envelope
recommended around the actuator.
NOTE: Instructions for field mounting an actuator, wiring diagrams, and start-up are
covered in the Technical Instructions and Installation Instructions for each
actuator.
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Actual
H1
Service
H
Actual Width or
W1
Service
W
270
(146)
(350)
diameter
(450)
283, 284
(359)
(660)
diameter
(533)
Pneumatic
(454)
(762)
diameter
(686)
(242)
(442)
5-7/8 (150) Depth
(450)
(368)
(622)
5-1/8 (131) Depth
(331)
275, 276
(300)
(500)
6-5/8 (169) Depth
(360)
290, 291
(375)
(578)
8-15/16 (226) Depth
(635)
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Dimensions
Figure 6.
The letters in Figure 6 refer to actuator and service envelope dimensions in Table 7.
See Table 8 for valve body dimensions.
Table 7. Dimensions of the Actu ator and Recommended Service Envelope.
Dimensions in Inches (millimeters).
Actuator
Actuator
4-inch Pneumatic
8-inch Pneumatic
12-inch
SAX 371, 373
Rack and Pinion 298, 299
SKD
SKB
Prefix
Code
268, 269
277, 278
279, 285
267, 274
289,
Height of
Actuator
5-3/4
14-1/8
17-7/8
9-9/16
14-1/2
11-13/16
14-3/4
Height
14
26
30
17-1/4
24-1/2
19-3/4
22-3/4
Diameter of Actuator
5-1/2 (137)
8-3/4 (222)
15-1/8 (384)
4-7/8 (124) Wi dth
5 (127) Width
5 (127) Width
7 (178) Width ×
Width
18
21
27
17-4/4
13
14-1/2
25
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Item
Part Name
Part No.
Qty
Material
1
Packing Cartridge Assembly
— 1 —
2
Gasket
— 1 Copper
4
Valve Body
— 1 Bronze
5
O-ring 1
EPDM
6
Lower port
— 1 Bronze
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Parts List
Table 9. Parts List for 3-Way Bronze Valves.
3 Stem and Plug Assembly — 1 Bronze or Stainless
Steel
Packing Kit 599-03390 — Items 1 and 2
Rebuild/Repack Kit See Table 10. — Items 1, 2, 3, and 5
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Service Kits
To select the service kit, know your valve body part number and model number. Read
down the Part Number column until you find the valve body part number and then read to
the far right to identify the correct kit.
NOTE: The valve body part number and model number are stamped on the metal tag on
the valve body.
Table 10. Rebuild/Repack Service Kits Part Numbers.
(See Table 9 for Items in Kit.)
Valve
Size
1/2-Inch
3/4-Inch 599-03148 Stainless steel trim 599-03376 —
1-Inch 599-03149 Stainless steel tri m 599-03377 —
1-1/4-Inch 599-03150 Stainless steel trim 599-03378 599-09225
1-1/2-Inch 599-03151 S t ai nl ess steel trim 599-03379 599-09226
2-Inch 599-03152 Stainless steel tri m 599-03380 599-09227
1/2-Inch
3/4-Inch 599-03202 Bronze trim 599-03385 —
1-Inch 599-03203 Bronze trim 599-03386 —
1-1/4-Inch 599-03204 B ronze t rim 599-03387 599-09228
1-1/2-Inch 599-03205 B ronze t rim 599-03388 599-09229
2-Inch 599-03206 Bronze trim 599-03389 599-09230
Part
Number
599-03144 Stainless steel trim 1.0 Cv 599-03372 —
599-03145 Stainless steel trim 1.6 Cv 599-03373 —
599-03146 Stainless steel trim 2.5 Cv 599-03374 —
599-03147 Stainless steel trim 4.0 Cv 599-03375 —
599-03198 Bronze trim 1.0 Cv 599-03381
599-03199 Bronze trim 1.6 Cv 599-03382 —
599-03200 Bronze trim 2.5 Cv 599-03383 —
599-03201 Bronze trim 4.0 Cv 599-03384 —