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EMM Issue 3
The Spirax Sarco ABV21i and ABV40i one piece end entry, reduced bore ball valves are fitted with 90° rotary spring return pneumatic
actuator, for boiler blowdown duties.
They are used in conjunction with a Spirax Sarco blowdown timer to provide timed control of bottom blowdown, ensuring that the
recommended boiler blowdown cycles occur with minimum heat loss, avoiding duplication or omission.
The pneumatic actuator, (which can also be operated with other non-corrosive gases), moves through 90° to open the valve, and has
a spring return fail-close operation.
A switch box is mounted on the actuator, and either or both microswitches may be wired to a Building Management System if required.
Note: The BT1050 blowdown timer uses one switch only to indicate 'valve fully closed' or 'valve not fully closed' positions, and does
not indicate that the valve has opened fully.
A solenoid valve is required, which may be directly mounted to the NAMUR
(VDI / VDE 3845) interface on the actuator.
A suitable solenoid valve may be selected from the Spirax Sarco MV range.
Alternatively, an air supply may be connected directly to the actuator port
'A' (1⁄4" BSP), where it is necessary to install the solenoid valve remote from
the actuator.
A standard 1⁄4" BSP 3-way solenoid valve may also be used.
3-port / 2-way NAMUR mounting solenoid types:
MV11 - 230 Vac, MV12 - 110 Vac, MV13 - 24 Vac, MV14 - 24 Vdc
The ABV21i and ABV40i must be installed with the flow in the direction of
the arrow on the body.
Principal features:
Automatic timed blowdown minimises wasted heat.
Suitable for boiler pressures up to 17.25 bar g.
Spring return for fail-safe operation.
Pneumatic actuator for fast response.
Standards
These products comply with the requirements of the European Pressure
Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and carries the
mark when so required.
ISO mounting in accordance with ISO 5211.
Antistatic device complying with ISO 7121 and BS 5351.
Certification
These products are available with certififcation to EN 10204 3.1.
Note: All certification / inspection requirements must be stated at the time
of order placement.
DN25, DN32, DN40, DN50 and DN65
Flanged PN40 (F4), PN40 (BS) or ASME B 16.5 Class 300.
LSB31
switch
box
Port 'A'
NAMUR
mounting
holes
Available flange options:
Flange
PN40 (F4)
PN40 (BS)
ASME 300
Face-to-face
DIN 3002 F4
BS 2080
ASME B 16.10
Flange thickness
EN 1092 Part 1
EN 1092 Part 1
ASME B 16.5
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