Type 200 Vacuum Breaker Specifications........8-10
Type 200 Vacuum Breaker Parts/Overhaul ........ 11
Parts Kits .........................................................12-13
Construction Drawing & Dimensions ...................14
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This document covers the installation, operation and
maintenance of Type 200 presented in the “Level
Controls and Accessories”, Product Specication.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The instructions given herein cover generally the operation
and maintenance of subject equipment. Should any
questions arise which may not be answered specically
by these instructions, they should be referred to Warren
Controls Inc. for further detailed information and technical
assistance. This manual cannot possibly cover every situation
connected with the operation, adjustment, inspection, test,
overhaul and maintenance of the equipment furnished.
Every eort is made to prepare the text of this manual so
that engineering and design data is transformed into the
most easily understood wording. Warren Controls Inc., in
furnishing this equipment and this manual, must presume
that the operation and maintenance personnel assigned
thereto have sucient technical knowledge and experience
to apply sound safety and operational practices which
may not be covered herein. In applications where Warren
Controls Inc. furnished equipment is to be integrated with
a process or other machinery, these instructions should be
thoroughly reviewed to determine the proper integration of
the equipment into the overall plant operational procedures.
Warren Controls does not assume responsibility for
the selection, use, or maintenance of any product.
Responsibility for proper selection, use, and maintenance
of any Warren Controls product remains solely with the
purchaser and end-user
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WARNING!
CHECK VACUUM BREAKER FOR ANY
DAMAGE DUE TO IMPROPER STORAGE OR
TRANSPORTATION. IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY
YOUR SALES ORGANIZATION OF ANY
DAMAGED GOODS UPON RECEIPT. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE OR DISTURB THE
VACUUM BRE AKER FURTHER SO PHOTOS MAY
BE TAKEN. IF THE SHIPPING CONTAINER IS
NOTICEABLY DAMAGED REFUSE RECEIPT, AS
THE SHIPPING COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD
LIABLE UNTIL A SHIPPING REPRESENTATIVE IS
AVAILABLE TO TAKE PHOTOS.
!!
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Warren Controls
Level Controls at Work...
The following is a typical example of a tank filling/deaerator application using properly sized,
selected, and maintained Warren Controls Level Controls. Demand for water reduces the liquid
level in the tank. The [A] 377 Float Cageopens the [B] 322L or 326L Lever Valve to supply intake
water to the tank. When the water reaches the desired level the float cage closes the lever valve
to accurately maintain the liquid at the desired level. Deaerators, tanks with steam blankets,
produce additional liquid as the steam condenses. The [C] 313 Overflow Trap traps and relieves
this condensate through its internal pilot without the steam blanket escaping. Overflow can occur
if the water entering the tank exceeds its capacity. The 313 Overflow Trap relieves the overflow
through its internal single seated main stage valve. Falling liquid levels and condensing steam
can cause a vacuum that can damage the tank. The [D] Type 200 Vacuum Breaker opens to admit
outside air to relieve the vacuum in the tank. Warren Controls Level Controls are also used on boiler
make-up water tanks and many other storage tank applications.
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INSTALLATION – TYPE 200
VACUUM BREAKER
• TodeterminewhichType200VacuumBreaker
you have, locate the part number on the
factory serial number label (See Information
Present on Type 200 section for location of
important information on vacuum breaker).
Then see Type 200 Specications section to
determine the performance and physical
characteristics of the vacuum breaker).
• Thevacuumbreakermustbeinstalledinthe
vertical position with its mounting connection
downward. A anged vessel mounting
connection must be a at surface to prevent
distortion of surfaces when the connection is
tight. A warped vessel mounting ange may
cause a leaky joint or break a cast iron Type
200 mounting ange.
gradually to admit outside air to relieve the vacuum in the tank/ pipeline. The Type 200 Vacuum Breaker cannot
be preset to open at a particular setpoint.
free when sized and chosen properly for the
application. Maintain the uid pressure and
temperature within the limits of the vacuum
breaker (See Information Present on Type 200
section for location of important information
on vacuum breaker and Type 200 Specications section for additional details).
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• Openingsinadapterbodymustbe kept unblocked. The disc must be kept free of dirt
and debris. The disc must return freely to the
closed position if pushed away from the valve
body.
1) Remove line or tank pressure and isolate vacuum breaker. (It is recommended that the vacuum breaker be removed
from the piping or tank for the seat inspection and cleaning procedure. It is recommended that you have an Inspection
Kit on hand before beginning the procedure.)
2) Remove nuts and bolts fastening valve body to adapter body.
3) Remove valve body from adapter body.
4) Remove capscrews from spring chamber.
5) Remove spring chamber from valve body.
6) Remove jamnuts from stem. Be careful, spring is preloaded.
7) Remove spring button.
8) For vacuum breakers with single spring remove spring. For vacuum breakers with dual springs remove
outer and inner springs.
9) Remove disc and stem assembly from valve body.
10) Clean gasket surfaces on valve body and adapter body.
11) Inspect the integral seat or seat ring in the valve body. The integral seat or seat ring must be clean and free from
deposits, scratches, or other damage. If deposits are present clean the seat with red (ne) crocus cloth and a
general purpose degreasing solvent. Cloths or pads containing ultra ne silicon carbide such as a Scotch-Brite
Ultra Fine Hand Pad or Norton Bear-Tex Clean & Finish Pad are also suitable for cleaning the seat. Clean the seat
with a circumferential motion around its diameter not with a longitudinal motion across its length. For vacuum
breakers with an integral seat, if after polishing the seat, you can still detect deposits, scratches, or other damage
with your ngernail , then replace the vacuum breaker. For vacuum breakers with a replaceable seat ring, if after
polishing the seat, you can still detect deposits, scratches, or other damage with your ngernail, then replace
the seat ring. For vacuum breakers with an integral seat, after cleaning, a light coat of primer may be applied to
protect the seat.
12) Install disc and stem assembly in valve body.
13) For vacuum breakers with single spring, install spring over stem and center spring over pilot on valve body. For vacuum breakers with dual springs, install inner spring over stem. Install outer spring over stem and inner
spring. Center outer spring over pilot on valve body.
14) Install spring button on stem. Watch orientation. Center spring(s) over pilot(s) on spring button.
15) Install jamnuts on stem. DO NOT tighten until opening force is adjusted see following page.
16) Install new gasket on adapter body.
17) Install valve body on adapter body.
18) Install bolts through holes in adapter body and valve body. Install nuts on bolts. Tighten nuts and bolts in
increments in an alternating pattern.
19) Complete steps 4 thru 10 of Opening Force Adjustment Procedure.
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OPENING FORCE TEST PROCEDURE:
1) Remove line or tank pressure and isolate vacuum breaker. (It is recommended that the vacuum breaker
be removed from the piping or tank for the test procedure)
2) Remove capscrews from spring chamber.
3) Remove spring chamber from valve body.
4) Apply water to cover top of disc.
5) Refer to table below. Apply opening force to end of stem using dead weights. The seat must open
enough that it will not hold water applied above the disc retainer. The disc must return to contact
the seat when the weight is removed.
SIZEOPENING FORCE
2 2 POUNDS
4 5 POUNDS
6 15 POUNDS
815 POUNDS
1020 POUNDS
1230 POUNDS
OPENING FORCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE:
1) Remove line or tank pressure and isolate vacuum breaker. (It is recommended that the vacuum breaker
be removed from the piping or tank for the adjustment procedure)
2) Remove capscrews from spring chamber.
3) Remove spring chamber from valve body.
4) Loosen jamnuts on stem until disc is not in contact with seat.
5) Tighten lower jamnut against spring button until disc remains in contact with seat.
6) Apply water to cover top of disc.
7) Set spring opening force. Refer to table in Opening Force Test Procedure. Apply opening force to
end of stem using dead weights. Adjust the position of the lower jamnut on the stem so the seat
opens enough that it will not hold water applied above the disc retainer; and the disc returns to
contact the seat when the weight is removed.
8) Tighten upper jamnut against lower jamnut.
9) Install spring chamber on valve body.
10) Install capscrews through holes in spring chamber. Tighten capscrews to secure spring chamber to
valve body.
OVERHAUL
Rebuilding of the vacuum breaker should not be necessary under normal operating
conditions. Should the vacuum breaker become worn or defective, parts kits are available.
See Parts/ Overhaul.
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INFORMATION PRESENT ON TYPE 200 VACUUM BREAKER
There is information present on each vacuum breaker ranging in importance from the part number and serial
number to the color of the paint and casting numbers. This information is important for identifying the vacuum
breaker, installing it correctly, and obtaining parts. An example of the current factory serial number label used on Type 200 Vacuum Breakers is shown here. The accompanying table identies the information present
and where to nd it on the vacuum breaker. There may also be other casting numbers and foundry marks present
that do not provide useful information. Customer specic tagging may also present. The labels or plates used,
and information present, on Warren Controls other product lines or older vacuum breakers may be dierent,
contact the factory for details.
FACTORY SERIAL
NUMBER LABEL
INFORMATION PRESENT ON Type 200
PART NUMBER & SERIAL NUMBER
INFORMATIONSYMBOLS LOC ATIONNOTES
Part number
Serial Number
P/N
SERIAL NO.
On spring chamber
On spring chamber
and valve body
• On Factory Serial Number Label attached to spring chamber.
• On Factory Serial Number Label attached to spring chamber.
• Sales order number only stamped on valve body end connection.*
* Number stamped using approximately 1/8 inch tall characters
SERVICE
INFORMATIONSYMBOLS LOC ATIONNOTES
Maximum
pressure rating
Maximum
temp. rating
Maximum
Pressure
Maximum
Temperature
On spring chamber
On spring chamber
• On Factory Serial Number Label attached to spring chamber.
• On Factory Serial Number Label attached to spring chamber.
VALVE ATTRIBUTES
INFORMATIONSYMBOLS LOC ATIONNOTES
Body materialOn vacuum
breaker
• If the factory applied paint is black and the adapter
body is cast in one piece the body material is iron.
• If the factory applied paint is black and the adapter body is made
of three sections welded together the body material is steel.
• If there is no factory applied paint present and the adapter body
is made of three sections welded together the body material
is stainless steel.
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TYPE 200 VACUUM BREAKER SPECIFICATIONS
VACUUM BREAKERS WITH NON-ASBESTOS DISC
Serial number label located here
200
With Standard Trim
(Integral Seat, Non-Asbestos
Disc and Steel Discholder)
Body Material
IRON
STEEL
STEEL
* 2” Type 200 has stainless steel discholder - standard
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TYPE 200 VACUUM BREAKER SPECIFICATIONS
APPLICATION:
Falling liquid levels and condensing steam can
cause a vacuum that can damage a tank. The Type
200 Vacuum Breaker opens gradually to admit
outside air to relieve the vacuum in the tank. The
unit must be installed vertically with its mounting
connection downward.
FEATURES:
Iron, steel, or stainless steel body; Iron, steel, or
stainless steel seat; Non-asbestos or TFE disc;
Size 2” iron with NPT or 125FLG connections,
2” steel and stainless steel with 150 or 300FLG;
4” through 12” iron with 125FLG,
4” through 12” steel and stainless steel with 150 or
300FLG
Air relief capacities to 14,280 CFM
SeeWhat’sAvailableChartforFeatures
What’s Available 200
FeaturesSize (IN)
2468 1012
125 THD (NPT) IRON/ IRON
125 FLG IRON/ IRON
150 FLG STL/ STL
300 FLG STL/ STL
150 FLG ST STL/ ST STL
Body/ Seat
300 FLG ST STL/ ST STL
NON-ASBESTOS
Disc
TFE (TO 200 °F)
er
STEEL
ST STEEL
Disc-
hold
REPLACEABLE SEAT ST STEEL
BIRDSCREEN
LIFT RINGS
STANDARD
OPTION
PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS:
Body: Iron
End Connection: 125THD (NPT) and 125FLG
Disc: Non-asbestos
Maximum Pressure: 50 PSIG
Maximum Temperature: 300F
Body: Steel or Stainless Steel
End Connection: 150FLG
Disc: Non-asbestos
Maximum Pressure: 150 PSIG
Maximum Temperature: 500F
Body: Steel or Stainless Steel
End Connection: 300FLG
Disc: Non-asbestos
Maximum Pressure: 300 PSIG
Maximum Temperature: 500F
AIR RELIEF CAPACITIES:
Vacuum
Inches Of
Mercury
The Type 200 cannot be set to open at a
particular vacuum.
The vacuum values presented in the table are
for reference only.
CFM OF FREE AIR ADMITTED AT 60F 200
Size (IN)
2468 1012
0.7588352792140822003300
0.8094376846150423503525
0.85106424934169626503975
1.151265041128201631504725
1.251485921332229837005550
1.651626481458259240506780
2.301887521692300847007050
4.002269042034361656508475
4.452369442124377659008850
6.05268107224124288670010050
6.30276110424844416690010350
8.10300120027004800750011250
8.65314125628265024785011775
11.30334133630065344835012525
12.05348139231325568870013050
16.05370148033305920925013875
16.65372148833485952930013950
18.50386154134816189967014505
19.10381152334276093952014280
WEIGHTS:
Valve Size (IN)
24681012
Weight (lb)2668102180230375
For dimensions see drawing 0200032510.
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TYPE 200 VACUUM BREAKER PARTS/ OVERHAUL
Damaged or worn parts can decrease performance and shorten the life of the vacuum breaker.
A damaged or worn gasket can cause external leakage and damage to surrounding equipment.
A damaged or worn spring can result in a vacuum breaker that does not close when the vacuum in
A damaged or worn stem can result in a vacuum breaker that does not open to relieve a vacuum
in a tank or close when the vacuum is relieved allowing the contents to escape and damage
surrounding equipment, and can also cause damage to the stem guide.
A damaged or worn stem guide can result in a vacuum breaker that does not open to relieve a
vacuum in a tank or close when the vacuum is relieved allowing the contents to escape and damage
surrounding equipment, and can also cause damage to the stem.
A damaged or worn connecting pin, disc, disc retainer, or disc holder can cause external leakage
resulting in the loss of the contents from the tank and damage to surrounding equipment, and can
also cause damage to surrounding parts inside the vacuum breaker.
A damaged or worn integral seat or seat ring can cause external leakage resulting in the loss of
the contents from the tank and damage to surrounding equipment, and can also cause damage to
the disc and disc holder.
Two dierent parts kits are available. An Inspection kit is available to allow a vacuum breaker to
be opened to inspect its internal parts. A rebuild kit is available to allow a vacuum breaker to be
overhauled. Please provide serial number to get the correct kit part numbers.
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TYPE 200 VACUUM BREAKER PARTS KITS
The inspection kit allows a vacuum breaker to be opened so the condition of its internal parts may be inspected.
The rebuild kits allow a vacuum breaker to be overhauled.
(Provide vacuum breaker serial number to get kit part numbers)
INSPECTION KIT FOR TYPE 200 VACUUM
BREAKER
SEE DWG 0200032510
ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION
121GASKET
REBUILD KIT
FOR TYPE 200 VACUUM BREAKER WITH INTEGRAL SEAT
AND SINGLE SPRING SIZE 2 THRU 12 INCH
SEE DWG 0200032510