Technical Data: Foam Chambers Model FC

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Foam chambers
TECHNICAL DATA Model FC
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page: www.vikinggroupinc.com
1. DESCRIPTION
The Chemguard Model FC 90, 170, 330 & 550 Foam Chambers consist of a foam
expansion chamber and an integral foam maker. The foam chamber is installed on
a flammable liquid storage tank just below the roof joint. The foam solution is piped
to the chamber from outside the hazard area. Upon entering the chamber, the foam
solution is expanded and then discharged against a deflector inside the storage
tank. The deflector directs the foam against the inside wall of the storage tank. This
reduces the submergence of the foam and agitation of the fuel surface. (NFPA Type
II Application)
Features
• (4) models available to cover all flow requirements
• Hinged hatch with locking bolts for inspection and maintenance
• PTFE vapor seal is provided. The glass is scored on one side and designed to
break at a minimum 10 psi but not greater than 25 psi.
• Option of carbon steel or 304 stainless steel construction
• All foam chamber inlets and outlets are flat or raised faced and drilled to ANSI
150 lb. standard. Flange gaskets are provided.
• Choice of two styles of deflector is available (split or solid)
• Finished with corrosion resistant epoxy paint
• A stainless steel inlet orifice is supplied. Chemguard sizes the orifice based on
the foam solution flow requirements and the foam solution inlet pressure avail-
able at the base of the foam chamber.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS

UL Listed
3. technical data
Specifications:
See Table 1
Material Standards:
Chamber - ASTM A36 Carbon Steel
Screen - 304 stainless steel
Inlet Orifice - Stainless Steel
Ordering Information:
Table 1: Foam Chamber Specifications When placing a Foam Chamber
Model Flow (GPM) Part No. Weight Order, you must provide the Starting
CGFC-90 49-151 F20640 60 lbs. Pressure and desired Flow Rate.
CGFC-170 94-279 F20644 100 lbs. A properly sized orifice will be made
CGFC-330 183-610 F20648 145 lbs. to order and installed in the Foam
CGFC-550 350-980 F20652 270 lbs. Chamber.
4. Installation
Foam chambers are compatible with all types of foam concentrate; protein, fluoroprotein, AFFF, and AR-AFFF. They are generally
installed on the side wall of vertical storage tanks above the maximum product level. Piping coupled to the unit can be linked to a fixed
foam proportioning system, or terminated a safe distance from the tank, where foam solution can be delivered via mobile fire apparatus
or portable foam proportioning equipment.
Determining Orifice Size
After determining the required foam flow rate and available pressure, the orifice must be sized using the following formula:
Where:
Q d = orifice Ø (in.)
d= ( 29.836 k P
1/2 ) 1/2 Q = Solution Flow Rate (GPM)
P = Pressure at orifice inlet (PSI)
k = Orifice Coefficient = 0.61
Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1 Revised page replaces page 191a-d dated February 4, 2014.
(Replaced PNs)
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Table 2: Accessories
Model K-factor Range Flow: Part No. Description Weight
F20642 Solid Deflector 5 lbs.
F20641 Split Deflector 5 lbs.
CGFC-90 7.8 to 15.1 26-187 GPM
F20642 Mounting Pad 15 lbs.
F20656 Spare Vapor Seal Assembly 0.5 lbs.
CGFC-170 14.9 to 27.9 82-309 GPM
CGFC-330 28.9 to 61.0 130-737 GPM
CGFC-550 55.3 to 98.0 329-1120 GPM
5. OPERATION
The Model FC Foam Chambers produce foam by introducing air into the foam solution stream. Foam solution can be delivered to the
foam chamber in a variety of ways as previously noted. Air is drawn into the foam maker through a series of annular holes located
around the integral foam maker. To prevent obstruction, the air inlet holes are protected by a stainless steel screen selected with a
perforation size designed to exclude most known nesting birds and insects. The open area of the screen is designed to be not less
than the total area of the foam maker air inlet holes.
6. inspections, tests and maintenance

NOTICE
The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system and devices in proper operating condition. For minimum
maintenance and inspection requirements, refer to recognized standards such as those produced by NFPA, LPC, and VdS which
describe care and maintenance of sprinkler systems. In addition, the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” may have additional main-
tenance, testing and inspection requirements which must be followed.
WARNING
Any system maintenance that involves placing a control valve or detection system out of service may eliminate the fire protec-
tion capabilities of that system. Prior to proceeding, notify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Consideration should be given to
employment of a fire patrol in the affected areas.
7. Availability
Viking Foam Products are available through a network of domestic and international distributors. See the Viking web site for closest
distributor or contact The Viking Corporation.
8. guarantee
For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.
Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1

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ØP
ØQ K
ØR
L
CGFC-90, -170
J
ØP
TOP VIEW
WELDING WITH
ØQ ØR PAD AND SPLIT
CGFC-330, -550 DEFLECTOR
INLET FLANGE E
RAISED FACE
(DETAIL 1) D
ØM
C
I
H
ØN
ØO
CGFC-550
A
G W
B V S
2
ØM T
ØN U
ØO
CGFC-90, -170, -330 1
OUTLET FLANGE BOLTING WITH SHALLOW DEFLECTORS

FLAT FACE SHALLOW DEFLECTOR REQUIRE INSTALLATION FROM
(DETAIL 2) INSIDE THE TANK
SIDE VIEW
Figure 1 - Dimensions
Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1

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Table 3 : Dimensions
CGFC-90 CGFC-170 CGFC-330 CGFC-550
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
A 26-1/16 (662) 31-7/8 (810) 35-3/8 (899) 42 (1067)
B 15-5/16 (389) 19-5/8 (498) 20-5/8 (524) 24-3/4 (629)
C 8-1/2 (216) 10 (254) 11-1/8 (283) 12-3/8 (314)
D 8-5/8 (219) 10-3/4 (273) 12-3/4 (324) 16 (406)
E 7 (178) 9 (229) 10 (254) 12 (305)
Fi 2-1/2 (64) 3 (76) 4 (102) 6 (152)
Fo 4 (102) 6 (152) 8 (203) 10 (254)
G 3-1/4 (83) 4-1/16 (103) 5 (127) 6-7/8 (175)
H 5-5/16 (135) 7-3/8 (187) 9-1/8 (231) 9-3/4 (248)
I 8 (203) 9-1/2 (241) 11 (279) 12 (305)
J 4-5/8 (117) 6-1/8 (156) 7-3/4 (197) 8-1/4 (209)
K 8 (203) 12 (305) 16 (406) 20 (508)
L 12 (305) 18 (457) 24 (610) 30 (762)
M 4-1/2 (114) 6-5/8 (168) 8-5/8 (219) 10-3/4 (273)
N 7-1/2 (191) 9-1/2 (241) 11-3/4 (298) 14-1/4 (362)
O 3/4 (19) 7/8 (22) 7/8 (22) 1 (25)
P 2-7/8 (73) 3-1/2 (89) 4-1/2 (114) 6-5/8 (168)
Q 5-1/2 (139) 6 (152) 7-1/2 (191) 9-1/2 (241)
R 3/4 (19) 3/4 (19) 3/4 (19) 7/8 (22)
S 8-1/2 (216) 12 (305) 16 (406) 20 (508)
T 14-1/2 (368) 16 (406) 24-1/2 (622) 23-1/4 (590)
U 1-1/2 (38) 1-1/2 (38) 1-1/2 (38) 3-5/16 (84)
V 6-15/16 (176) 8-25/32 (223) 10-27/32 (275) 13-3/4 (349)
W 4-5/16 (110) 4-11/16 (119) 5-3/4 (146) 7-5/32 (182)
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FLOW RANGE CHARTS FOR CHEMGUARD FOAM CHAMBERS

(BAR) PSI (BAR) PSI
(6.89) 100 (6.89) 100
(6.21) 90 (6.21) 90
(5.52) 80 (5.52) 80
(4.83) 70 (4.83) 70
(4.14) 60 (4.14) 60
(3.45) 50 (3.45) 50
(2.76) 40 (2.76) 40
(2.1) 30 (2.1) 30
GPM
GPM
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
110
130
150
170
190
210
230
250
270
290
310
330
350
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
30
50
70
90
(1022.1)
(1097.8)
(1173.5)
(1249.2)
(1324.9)
(113.6)
(151.4)
(189.3)
(227.1)
(265.0)
(302.8)
(340.7)
(378.5)
(416.4)
(454.2)
(492.1)
(530.0)
(567.8)
(605.7)
(643.5)
(681.4)
(113.6)
(189.3)
(265.0)
(340.7)
(378.5)
(492.1)
(567.8)
(643.5)
(719.2)
(794.9)
(870.6)
(946.3)
(LPM)
(LPM)
FLOW @ 30 PSI (2.1 BAR) = 26-83 GPM (98-314 LPM) FLOW @ 30 PSI (2.1 BAR) = 82-156 GPM (310-591 LPM)
FC2.50 FOAM CHAMBER FC3.00 FOAM CHAMBER
(BAR) PSI (BAR) PSI

(6.89) 100 (6.89) 100
(6.21) 90 (6.21) 90
(5.52) 80 (5.52) 80
(4.83) 70 (4.83) 70
(4.14) 60 (4.14) 60
(3.45) 50 (3.45) 50
(2.76) 40 (2.76) 40
(2.1) 30 (2.1) 30
GPM
GPM
(3785.4) 1000
(4012.5) 1060
(4239.7) 1120
(4466.8) 1180
(4693.9) 1240
120
160
200
240
280
320
360
400
440
480
520
560
600
640
680
720
760
280
340
400
460
520
580
640
700
760
820
880
940
(1059.9)
(1211.3)
(1362.7)
(1514.1)
(1665.6)
(1817.0)
(1968.4)
(2119.8)
(2271.2)
(2422.7)
(2574.1)
(2725.5)
(2876.9)
(1059.9)
(1287.0)
(1514.2)
(1741.3)
(1968.4)
(2195.5)
(2422.7)
(2649.8)
(2876.9)
(3104.0)
(3331.2)
(3558.3)
(454.2)
(605.7)
(757.1)
(908.5)
(LPM)
(LPM)
FC4.00 FOAM CHAMBER FC6.00 FOAM CHAMBER
NOTE:
1. Solution flow can be specified for any flow/pressure combination within the shaded area.
2. Flows noted at 30 and 100 psi (2.1 & 6.9 bar) are flow achieved through the smallest & largest orifice available for each device.
(BAR) PSI THREE FOUR FIVE SIX

(6.89) 100 ONE CHAMBER TWO CHAMBERS CHAMBERS CHAMBERS CHAMBERS CHAMBERS
FOAM CHAMBER OPERATING PRESSURE
FC3.0
(6.21) 90
FC2.5 FC4.0
(5.52) 80
FC4.0 FC4.0
(4.83) 70 FC3.0
FC4.0 FC4.0
(4.14) 60
FC4.0
(3.45) 50
FC6.0
(2.76) 40
FC6.0 FC6.0 FC6.0 FC6.0
FC6.0
(2.1) 30
FEET 30 40 50 60 70 80 80 90 100 110 120 120 130 140 140 150 160 160 170 180 180 190 200
METERS 9.1 12.2 15.2 18.3 21.3 24.4 24.4 27.4 30.5 33.5 36.6 36.6 39.6 42.7 42.7 45.7 48.8 48.8 51.8 54.9 54.9 57.9 61.0
TANK DIAMETER
NOTE:
Selection of foam chamber is based upon foam solution pressure at inlet to foam chamber. If this pressure is marginal, always use the
next largest foam chamber size.
Figure 2 - Flow Range Charts
Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1 Revised page replaces page 191a-d dated February 4, 2014.
(Replaced PNs)

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The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

6. inspections, tests and maintenance

Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

CGFC-90, -170, -330 1

OUTLET FLANGE BOLTING WITH SHALLOW DEFLECTORS

Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Form No. F_012201 16.08.25 Rev 16.1

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

FLOW RANGE CHARTS FOR CHEMGUARD FOAM CHAMBERS

(BAR) PSI (BAR) PSI

(BAR) PSI THREE FOUR FIVE SIX

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