Valve Packages & Controls

2 Way / 3 Way Valve Packages

Features
Selectable Actuator

24 & 120V ON/OFF spring return. 24 volt floating or modulating (fail in place).

Y Body Automatic Balancing Valve C  ircuit setter with isolation ball valve and P/T ports

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2 Way Temperature Control Valve Union with PT Port

Sweat Trunk Connections

Y Strainer Blow-down valve Isolation ball valve Union

2 Way Deluxe Automatic

Selectable Actuator 24 & 120V ON/OFF spring return. 24 volt floating or modulating (fail in place).

Manual Balancing Valve C  ircuit setter with memory stop and two P/T ports

3 Way Valve Union with PT Port Bypass Valve

Y Strainer Blow-down valve Isolation ball valve Union 3 Way Deluxe Manual

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Product Information
Model
Fan Coil Valve Package Fankit Price offers 3 levels of valve packages to suite the hydronic control needs of various applications. All packages are available in both 2-way and 3-way congurations. The Basic valve package is a simple costeffective means of controlling water ow to the coil. It features two shut-off valves with memory stops to aid in balancing, and a temperature control valve (TCV) to control the water ow to the coil. The Intermediate valve package adds a much improved method of balancing the water ow with a selectable automatic (xed) or a manual balancing valve (also known as circuit setter). The automatic valve ensures design flows are maintained within 5% over a differential of 2-45 psi. The manual balancing valve comes with a memory stop to ensure the correct balanced setting is not lost when servicing. P/T ports are included to allow for measurement of the pressure and temperature drop across the valve. This pressure drop can be compared to factory supplied tables that provide the relationship of the pressure drop to a specic ow rate. The Deluxe valve package builds on the Intermediate by adding a strainer to the supply and unions to the coil connection. The unions are used to quickly separate the coil from the valve package for maintenance or other issues. Trunk connections are female sweat and the valve body is sized to match the trunk connection size. Coil connection size will vary per unit. Refer to individual product submittals for connection sizes. All packages are leak tested, tagged to correspond with the fan coil tag and drop shipped for eld installation. Basic features: Two shut-off ball valves with memory stop and pressure and temperature (P/T) ports. Temperature control valve (TCV). Intermediate features Basic, plus: Automatic or Manual balance valve. Deluxe features Intermediate plus: Inline supply strainer. Coil unions for simple coil servicing. Options: Basic
Temperature Control Valve

Return

Ball Valve

TCV
Coil

Supply

Manual Ball Valve

Intermediate Automatic
Temperature Control Valve

Manual

Temperature Control Valve

Return

Return

TCV
Coil

Manual Circuit Setter

TCV
Coil

Automatic Circuit Setter

Supply

Supply

Ball Valve

Ball Valve

Deluxe Automatic
Temperature Control Valve

Manual

Temperature Control Valve

Return

Return

TCV Automatic Circuit Setter

Union
Coil

Manual Circuit Setter

TCV

Union
Coil

Bypass Valve (included with 3-way packages)

Supply Supply

Y Strainer w/Blowdown and Union

Y Strainer w/Blowdown and Union

24 and 120 volt on/off spring return actuator (NC) with manual override. 24V modulating 0-10 vdc proportional actuator. 24V floating point (3 wire) modulating actuator. TCVs are supplied as normally closed (NC). Consult factory if normally open (NO) is required. *All standard valve packages in this catalog are for hot and chilled water applications.

Maximum Flow and Close-off Pressure (psi) Valve Max. GPM gpm psi Size For NSA 1/2 in. 8.0 44 3.0 3/4 in. 8.0 44 6.0 1 in. 22.0 22 10.0

NSA = Noise Sensitive Application

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Valve Packages & Controls 2 Way / 3 Way Valve Packages

Product Information
1. All standard valve packages in this catalog are for hot and chilled water applications. Ethylene and Propylene glycol may be used up to a 50% concentration. 2. All valve packages are shipped as loose parts for eld assembly, installation and wiring. 3. All valve package components are factory leak tested. 4. 3 way bypass installation and assembly by others. 5. Control valve actuators are removable, and may be serviced or replaced without removal of valve body. 6. TCVs are factory supplied as Normally Closed (NC). Normally Open (NO) requires a different actuator. Consult factory if NO is required. 7. 3 way control valves are installed as mixing style. 8. All ball isolation valves are supplied with an adjustable memory stop and may be used to help balance the unit. 9. Pressure/Temperature ports (P/T) are included on every piping package to help monitor pressure and temperature across the coil valve body. 10. Trunk connection size determines required depending on the coil connection size. Product connection sizes are shown below.
FCHCB, FCHCP, & FCHE Coil Connection Size 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 5/8 in. 5/8 in. 7/8 in. All 1/2 in. 1/2 in. 3/4 in. All Size All All Size 20/60 70 20/60 70 Size All All FCVC & FCVE Coil Connection 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 5/8 in. 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 1/2 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. FCHG & FCHGQ Coil Connection 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 11/8 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. FCVH Coil Connection 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 7/8 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. 4 Row 7/8 in. 3/4 in. 4 Row 7/8 in. 3/4 in. 4 Row 7/8 in. 11/8 in. 3/4 in. 1 in. 4 Row 7/8 in. 3/4 in. 6 Row 11/8 in. 11/8 in. 1 in. 1 in. 6 Row 7/8 in. 3/4 in.

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OD Nom.

OD Nom.

OD Nom.

OD Nom.

OD = Outside Diameter Nom. = Nominal Pipe Size 11. Do not exceed the noise sensitive application (NSA) gpm if concerned about noise from water ow. 12. Automatic balance valve GPM and Manual balance valve Cv must be specied at time of order. 13. Some piping packages may extend beyond the unit drain pan and/or auxiliary drain pan. Requirements for further condensate capture or insulating supplied valves is by others. 14. Modulating cooling control valves can increase part load space relative humidity. Proper control sequence and space relative humidity monitoring needs to be present. 15. Modulating heating control valves may result in lower leaving air temperatures while desired set-point is approached.

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Valve Packages & Controls 2 Way / 3 Way Valve Packages

Information Guide
2 Pipe vs 4 Pipe The 2 or 4 pipe designation refers to the hydronic distribution system serving the fan coil unit in a building. A 2 pipe system includes only one supply and only one return pipe to every fan coil unit.This means the fan coil only has one coil which serves as the heating and/or cooling coil. The 4 pipe system includes two supply and two returns per fan coil comprising of a hot water loop and a chilled water loop. Fan coils going into this system typically are supplied with two coils, one for heating and one for cooling. 2 pipe systems are less exible than a 4 pipe system. The entire building will either be in heating or cooling mode during the seasons. A changeover system, meaning it can be changed from heating to cooling or vice versa, is typically done twice a year as the season changes. This can cause some users discomfort when unusual weather patterns occur. The benet to the two pipe system is the reduction in capital cost to the building. There is less piping length, coils, pumps, connections, etc. in the system making the up-front cost very attractive. A 4 pipe system has the ability to supply heat to one room while cooling another. This provides increased user comfort in the space as weather outside changes.There is a larger capital cost to the system as two sets of pipe lengths, coils, pumps, connections, etc., will increase the up-front cost of the building. A 4 pipe system can provide more exibility with control options and accuracy in the operation of the system. 2 Way vs 3 Way Valves Valve control is used to provide the variable load flow. Identical thermal response relating to the load is achieved with either a 2 way or 3 way valve and actuator. The three way valve is usually in the mixing location, installed on the return side of the coil. Mixing valve implies that two inlets, one from the coil return and one from the bypass, come together and exit out of one point.The 2 way valve has one inlet and one outlet which essentially throttles the ow. The selection of either type of valve is typically driven by the design of the system. When a 3 way valve is employed, the total ow rate through the system, or at the least coil, is essentially constant. This makes the activation and deactivation of zones transparent to the pump. This means that being constant ow the energy used in the system and pump is usually considered the full load energy rate. The 2 way valve has the added feature of variable ow through the system and coil. This allows reduction in pump pressure and size and reductions in system energy as zones are turned on or off. Because of the dynamics of the pressure variations, application of 2 way valves requires careful design attention to the location of the constant pressure point, maximum allowable pressure differential across the valves, and characteristic curves of the pumps. Automatic (Fixed Flow) vs Manual Balance Valves There are many reasons for balancing a system, but the two major impacts are energy consumption and control functionality. A balancing valve is an inexpensive piece of equipment that has disproportionately high impact on how a building heating or cooling system can and will operate. Without balancing, proper control would be difcult and may even be impossible. Using a balancing valve reduces overow to the coil, reduces potential valve chatter, wear, and failure, and reduces pumping requirements. It also provides control so the equipment can perform the function they are designed to provide. Manual Balancing Valve This is still one of the most commonly specified methods of balancing. These valves are supplied with a specific Cv based on the original design selection. The Cv indicates the valves characterized ow across a pressure differential of 1 psi. (Ex. A Cv of 2.0 indicates that at 1 psi the valve will have a ow of 2.0 gpm.) The balancer can test the pressure across the valve, adjust the ow using the throttling valve to the specied ow based on the Cv chart of ow verse pressure differential. The pressure differential range of the manual balancing valve is typically between 0.5 and 5 psi. Conventional manual balancing valves require more than one pass of the system before a balance can be achieved. Adjusting one valve in the system circuit changes the pressure and ow thorough every other valve in that circuit. It typically takes 3 passes or more to ensure that adequate balance has been achieved to the entire system. This is known as Test, Adjust, and Balance and is part of the commissioning process of all buildings and systems. Automatic (Fixed Flow) Balancing Valve Automatic valves, also known as xed ow valves, function by controlling a set ow (usually design ow) across a large range of differential pressure. (eg. 2 gpm @ 2-45 PSID) This adds great benets to dynamic systems when the pressure changes due to the activation or deactivation of a zone. The automatic valve will function at the xed ow setting as long as the minimum differential pressure is maintained. The design of the system and pumps, when using an automatic valve, should control the overall pressure in the system to ensure all automatic balancing valves receive the appropriate pressure. The value of the automatic balancing valve eliminates a large portion of the cost during the test, adjust and balance of the system. Balancers need only check and ensure that the automatic valve differential pressure is between 2-45 psi to know that the ow has been achieved for the particular coil unit. This can usually be accomplished during the rst pass of the system. Noise Sensitive Applications (NSA) All valves and pipes make noise as we introduce fittings, elbows, flow control and even balancing devices. All these components add pressure drop when introduced to the ow of the system. Noise is caused either by the excess ow through pipes and components that are too small or by high pressures in the system that force the ow through components that have improperly sized Cvs. The solution is selection the right piping package for the required ow rate and pressure. Price Valve Kits are recommended for ow velocities ranging from 2.0 ft/sec minimum, to 7.0 ft/sec maximum. Velocities below 2.0 ft/ sec will result in ow stratication and entrainment of air. Velocities above 7.0 ft/ sec will be noisy and lead to premature heat exchanger failure due to erosion.

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Basic Piping Package Components

The following section provides a detailed description of each component available in the Price Valve packages. NOTE: Photos are for representation purposes only. Vendors and models subject to change without notice. Manual Ball Valve with PT and Memory stop 3 Way, Control Valve Power Consumption: 10 VA Run Time: 35 40 seconds Nominal force: 25 Lb Certication: UL 873 Lead Length: 24V - 6 in. 120V - 18 in. Modulating (0-10VDC) Actuator

COM

AB
NC

An adjustable stop position lever to limit travel of the On/Off handle. This allows the ball valve to be closed, and returned to the balance setting position without re-testing the system. Nominal Size: 1/2 in. 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Forged Brass Ball: Hard Chrome Plated Brass Seats: Teon Stem Seal: (2) FKM O-rings Connection: Sweat Pressure Rating: 600 psi WOG Temp. Rating: 325 F Cv: 1/2 in. = 21, 3/4 in. = 42, 1 in. = 42 2 Way, Control Valve

AB

The 2 way control valves have one inlet and one outlet. They have a linear ow characteristic based on pressure differential across the valve body. The Control valve diagram shows the zone valve in the open or full flow position. The valve spring provides the necessary force to hold the stem in the raised or Normally Open (NO) position. Control valve bodies are supplied in the NO position. The actuator selection will determine the valve package Normal Position. (Price supplied actuator and body are supplied in the Normally Close (NC) position) Nominal Size: 1/2 in. 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Brass Seats: Metal to Metal Body Style: Globe Connection: FNPT Max. Close off Pressure: 44 psi (22 psi on 1.0 in.) Max. Inlet Pressure: 125 psig Pressure Rating: 125 psig Temp. Rating: 230 F Max Cv: 1/2 in. = 2.5, 3/4 in. = 4.1, 1.0 in. = 7

The 3 way control valves have two inlets and one common outlet positioned for mixing.They have a linear ow characteristic based on pressure differential across the valve body. The Control valve diagram shows the zone valve in the open position to the coil and closed to the bypass. The valve spring provides the necessary force to hold the stem in the raised or Normally Open (NO) position. As the valve stem moves downward, the ow through the coil return decreases and the ow through the NC port (B) on the bypass increases. As the valve stem moves upward, the ow through the coil return port (A) increases and the ow through the NC (B) port on the bypass decreases. Control valve bodies are supplied in the NO position. The actuator selection will determine the valve package Normal position. (Price supplied actuator and body are supplied in the Normally Closed (NC) position) Nominal Size: 1/2 in. 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Brass Seats: Metal to Metal Body Style: Globe Connection: FNPT Max. Close off Pressure:44 psi (22 psi on 1.0 in.) Max Inlet Pressure: 125 psig Temp. Rating: 230 F Max Cv: 1/2 in. = 2.5, 3/4 in. = 4.1, 1.0 in. = 7 2 Position On/Off Actuators

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The actuators are modulating Fail-in-Place (FIP) and are supplied Normally Closed (NC) in all packages. (Normally Open available upon request). They provide proportional control to the coil across the ow range. The actuators can be driven manually to any position. The control signal from the controller will take priority over any manual position. (The actuators determine if the package is NO or NC. They are available in 24 Vac low voltage applications only) Low Voltage: 24(50 or 60 Hz) Power Consumption: 2.5 VA Run Time: 34 seconds Nominal force: 24 Lb Certication: UL 873 3 Position Floating Point Actuator

The actuators are 2 Position Spring return On/Off and are supplied Normally Closed (NC) in all packages. (Normally Open available upon request). The actuators determine if the package is NO or NC. They are available for line and 24 Vac low voltage applications Low Voltage: 24(50 or 60 Hz) Line voltage: 120V (60Hz only)

The actuators are oating point, Fail-inPlace (FIP) and are supplied Normally Closed (NC) in all packages. They provide proportional control to the coil across the ow range. The actuators can be driven manually to any position.The control signal from the controller will take priority over any manual position. (The actuators determine if the package is NO or NC. Low Voltage: 24(50 or 60 Hz) Power Consumption: 0.8 VA Run Time: 150 seconds Nominal force: 24 Lb Certication: UL 873

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Intermediate Piping Package Components

Intermediate Package The Intermediate package builds on the Basic package by offering either a manual or automatic ow control component. Manual Flow Control Automatic (Fixed ow control)

Deluxe Piping Package Components

Deluxe Package The Deluxe package builds on the Intermediate package by offering Coil unions, a bypass valve on manual 3 way selection and aY-Body combination strainer with blow down valve. Union with PT Port Y-Strainer (Y -STR)

Bypass Valve

Fitting used to provide a mechanical connection between the Coil and piping package. This allows quick connection and disconnection during servicing without the need to cut piping or unsolder joints. Nominal Size: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Forged Brass Pressure Rating: 600 psi WOG Temp. Rating: 325 F

Designed to allow water to flow through a built in screen to lter debris or contaminants from the water system. With the water system isolated, the plug can be removed from the blow down leg of the strainer and the captured debris removed from the screen. After the plug is replaced, the system can be put back in operation and the strainer will continue to filter the units water. The Y-Body strainer includes an isolation valve, blow-down valve with hose connector, union and P/T port. Nominal Size: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Forged Brass Connection: Sweat Pressure Rating: 600 psi WOG Temp. Rating: 325 F Screen: 20 Mesh Stainless Steel

A ball valve used to balance the water through the bypass circuit of a 3 way manual ow control valve. An adjustable stop position lever to limit travel of the On/ Off handle. This allows the ball valve to be closed, and returned to the balance setting position without re-testing the system. Nominal Size: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Brass Ball: Hard Chrome Plated Brass Seats: Teon Stem Seal: (2) FKM O-rings Connection: FNPT Pressure Rating: 600 psi WOG Temp. Rating: 325 F Cv: in. = 17, in. = 40, 1 in. = 40

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A pressure dependent ball type ow control device calibrated to the selected Cv. It incorporates a memory stop and two P/T's to accurately adjust and balance the coil ow in the eld. Nominal Size: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Forged Brass Ball: Hard Chrome Plated Brass Pressure Rating: 600 psi WOG Temp. Rating: 325 F Cv: Specify when ordering

A pressure compensated automatic xed ow control device designed to limit the ow gpm through the unit coil. Desired gpm must be specied when ordering. The Y-body allows the cartridge to be changed in the eld without dismantling the piping and incorporates the isolation ball valve and a union. The union allows easy left hand and right hand change over. Included in the assembly are P/T ports for temperature and pressure measurement. Nominal Size: 1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in. Body Material: Forged Brass Flow Range(gpm) in. 0.5 - 8.0 in. 00.5 - 8.0 1.0 in. 8.0 - 22.0 Accuracy: 5% of selected ow Operating range: 2-45 psid Pressure Rating: 600 psi WOG Temp. Rating: 325 F Cv: Variable With Inlet Pressure

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Valve Packages
General 2 Way / 3 Way Valve Kits Basic - Provide a valve package consisting of a 2 Way or 3 Way, On/Off, two position control actuator on a valve body and two isolation ball valves with PT port and memory stop. All control valves are assembled normally closed to the coil. Operating temperature is from above freezing to 200 F . Close off Pressure on in. and in. ATCs is 44 psi and 22 psi on the 1 in. All components shall be factory leak tested and shipped loose for eld assembly and installation by others. Intermediate Provide a manual or automatic (Fixed) balancing ow control device in lieu of the return ball valve in the basic package. Deluxe Provide a strainer and unions to the intermediate package. Options: Provide a three wire fail-in-place 0-10 vdc modulating control valve in lieu of the standard two position control actuator. Options: Provide a three wire fail-in-place oating point modulating control valve in lieu of the standard two position control actuator.

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