VORTEX FLOAT VALVE

PRODUCT INFO

Description
Vortex float valves are float operated valves for use in automatic filling of water tanks, troughs, cisterns etc. The valve is configured for above water mounting. The float operates a small pilot valve which in turn operates the main diaphragm valve. Vortex float valves are a good choice where maximum flow, compact, robust, non corrosive construction and variable float levels are required.

Applications
Maintaining Water Levels in: Water Storage Tanks Water Cooling Towers Air Conditioning Systems High Pressure Cleaning Systems Animal Drinking Troughs Irrigation Applications

Mounting Positions
TOP ENTRY WITH EXTENSION TOP ENTRY MIDDLE EXTENSION TOP ENTRY NO EXTENSION

Two inlet diameters above overflow to avoid back siphoning

N.B. Some mounting positions may not comply with local regulations

Flow Graph
( All Sizes )
Imperial GPM
20 2.5 40 60 80 100 120 140 35 30 25 1.5 1.0 0.5

Options
Inlet Size

Specifies this Thread size

Inlet Pressure Bar

2.0

BSP
PSI

20 15 10

1 32mm

1 40mm

2 50mm

5
100 200 300 400 500 600 700

Flow LPM

NPT

Features
High flow Compact robust construction Mounts horizontally or vertically Made from corrosion resistant materials Valve unscrews from tail for easy Valve seal access Shuts down slowly to minimise water hammer 20 - 60mm ( - 2 ) water level differential (increases as water inlet pressure increases) Pressure rating 0.3 - 7 Bar (5 - 100 PSI) Float position easily adjustable with no tools Valve has switch to lock it in off position Has port to connect Frostpro anti freeze device

2
Tail unscrews Standard Float 70mm

Floats: 70mm wide floats supplied standard.

Note: Not Suitable for underwater mounting. Refer to VXVB for Vortex underwater mounting.

VORTEX FLOAT VALVE SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT
Vortex Float Valve

CODE
VXV

INLET SIZE
1 bsp 1 bsp 2 bsp 1 NPT 1 NPT 2 NPT

CODE
32 40 50 114 112 2

eg A Vortex Float Valve with 2 BSP thread has following spec numbers VXV50 Note: Product may differ slightly from these specs due to ongoing product development.

Jobe Valves P.O Box 17 Matamata New Zealand P: +64 (0)7 880 9090 F: +64 (0)7 880 9099 E: info@jobevalves.com W: www.jobevalves.com

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DIMENSIONS INFO PRODUCT & MATERIALS

Vortex Dimensions
A H

C D

Float Dimensions
B C

E A F G

70mm Float

Vortex Dimensions
mm A B C D E F G H I 70mm Float A B C 108 45 173 164 58 119 131 31 176 inches 4 1 6 6 2 4
1/4 25/32 13/16 17/32 9/32 11/16

Materials
Valve Body White Internal, External Arm Assembly Diaphragm Seal Springs, Bolts, Nuts, Pin, Screws ORings Float GF Nylon Acetal ABS EPDM Urethane 304 Stainless Steel

55/32

7/16

6 15/16 inches 2 5 6
3/4 7/8 13/32

Nitrile HDPE

Float Dimensions
mm 70 149 162.5

Maximum Temperature of Operation 60C, 140F

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION SHEET PRODUCT INFO

3 2 4 1

CODE DESCRIPTION
1 2 3 4 VXP1 VXP2 VXP3 Float Assembly Cap & Actuator Assembly Diaphragm Assembly Base Assembly

CODE: VXV
1
4 3 5 2 1 2 3 4 5

CODE
VXP1010 VXP1020 VXP1030 VXP1040 VXP1050

DESCRIPTION
70mm Float Wing Bolt Extension Arm Bolt M5 x 12 Pan Slot Extension Slide

2
1 2 1 3 4 3 4 5 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 11

CODE
VXP2010 VXP2020 VXP2030 VXP2040 VXP2050 VXP2060 VXP2070 VXP2080 VXP2090 VXP2100 VXP2110

DESCRIPTION
Actuator Cap 6g x 10 S/S Screw Frost Pro Plug Frost Pro Oring Valve Cap Assembly Damping Spring Actuator Spring Bearings (set of two) Actuator Arm Bolt M6 x 65 Washer M6 x 12.5

6 8 9

10 1

4
1 2 3 4

CODE
VXP4010 VXP4020 VXP4030 VXP4040 VXP4045 VXP4050 VXP4055 VXP4060 4 VXP4065

DESCRIPTION
Vortex Retainer Vortex Base Vortex Oring Vortex Tail 32mm Vortex Tail 40mm Vortex Tail 50mm Vortex Tail 1 npt Vortex Tail 1 npt Vortex Tail 2 npt