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SECTION 230523.12 - BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS

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  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Brass ball valves.
  3. Bronze ball valves.
  4. Steel ball valves.
  5. Iron ball valves.

1.3  DEFINITIONS

Retain terms that remain after this Section has been edited for a project.

A.  CWP: Cold working pressure.

B.  MPTFE: Multi-Fill PTFE.

C.  MSS: Manufacturer's Standardization Society.

  1. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene.
  2. RPTFE: Reinforced Polytetrafluoroethylene.
  3. SWP: Steam working pressure.

1.4  ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of valve.

1.5  DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Information in this article is paraphrased from MSS publications.

  1. Prepare valves for shipping as follows:
  2. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion.
  3. Protect threads, flange faces, and weld ends.
  4. Set ball valves open to minimize exposure of functional surfaces.
  5. Use the following precautions during storage:
  6. Maintain valve end protection.
  7. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher-than-ambient-dew-point temperature. If outdoor storage is necessary, store valves off the ground in watertight enclosures.
  8. Use sling to handle large valves; rig sling to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use operating handles or stems as lifting or rigging points.

1.6  WARRANTY

For complete details, please refer to our Standard Terms and Conditions and Warranty and Limitations of Liability at: http://www.apollovalves.com/_docs/Terms_and_Warranty.pdf

  1. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on Domestic Products: Conbraco Industries, Inc. warrants products to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of five years. This warranty applies to Apollo brand products with "Made in the USA" markings only. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.
  2. Manufacturer's Special Warranty on International Products: APOLLO INTERNATIONAL products will be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of two years. Conbraco will correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement at Conbraco's discretion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about named manufacturers and products. For an explanation of options and Contractor's product selection procedures, see Section016000 "Product Requirements."

2.1  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

  1. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain each type of valve from single source from single manufacturer.
  2. ASME Compliance:
  3. ASMEB1.20.1 for threads for threaded-end valves.
  4. ASMEB16.1 for flanges on iron valves.
  5. ASMEB16.5 for flanges on steel valves.
  6. ASMEB16.10 and ASMEB16.34 for ferrous valve dimensions and design criteria.

Valve solder-joint end connections are not recommended for valves in HVAC piping. Soldering and brazing methods used to achieve required pressure-temperature ratings may damage internal valve parts. Special installation requirements for soldered valves may make threaded valves more cost-effective.

Caution: Use solder with melting point below 421 degF (216 degC).

  1. ASMEB16.18 for solder-joint connections.
  2. ASMEB31.1 for power piping valves.
  3. ASMEB31.9 for building services piping valves.
  4. Bronze valves shall be made with dezincification-resistant materials. Bronze valves made with copper alloy (brass) containing more than 15 percent zinc are not permitted.

HVAC ball valve applications specified in this Section are limited to NPS10 (DN250).

  1. Refer to HVAC valve schedule articles for applications of valves.

Caution: Revise pressure ratings and insert temperature ratings in valve articles if valves with higher ratings are required. Valves larger than NPS12 (DN300) typically have a lower pressure rating than smaller valves. Verify pressure requirements for large valves.

  1. Valve Pressure-Temperature Ratings: Not less than indicated and as required for system pressures and temperatures.
  2. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated.
  3. Valve Actuator Types:

Apollo Valves, Conbraco Industries recommends gear actuators for 6PLF Iron Ball Valves larger than NPS 6 (DN 150).

  1. Gear Actuator: For quarter-turn valves larger than [NPS4 (DN100)] <Insert size>.
  2. Handlever: For quarter-turn valves [NPS4 (DN100)] and smaller <Insert size>.
  3. Valves in Insulated Piping:
  4. Include 2 1/4-inch (57-mm) stem extensions.

Optional Apollo Therma-Seal handles of non-thermal conductive material and protective sleeves that allow operation of valves without breaking vapor seals or disturbing insulation.

  1. Extended operating handle of non-thermal-conductive material, and protective sleeves that allow operation of valves without breaking the vapor seals or disturbing insulation.
  2. Valve Bypass and Drain Connections: MSSSP-45.

2.2  BRASS BALL VALVES

Retain one or more paragraphs in this article if brass ball valves are required. MSSSP-110 covers both brass and bronze, copper-alloy ball valves from NPS1/4 to NPS4 (DN8 to DN100). See the Evaluations and manufacturers' catalogs before selecting either brass or bronze ball valves or including both.

Caution: Two-piece ball valves with a full or regular port are recommended for most services. One-piece ball valves have a reduced port and one fewer leak path. Three-piece ball valves are recommended if disassembly without removing valve from piping is required.

Where pressure drop is a concern, use full-port ball valves. For corrosive or high-temperature applications, use stainless-steel ball and stem (trim) ball valves.

  1. One-Piece Brass Ball Valves:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below, 94MBV available NPS 1/8 to NPS 1/4 (DN 6 to DN 8).

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo International 94MBV Series, or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. KITZ Corporation.
  3. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  4. Description:
  5. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  6. CWP Rating: 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  7. Body Design: One piece.
  8. Body Material: Forged brass.
  9. Ends: Threaded.
  10. Seats: PTFE.
  11. Stem: Brass.
  12. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
  13. Port: Reduced.
  14. Two-Piece Brass Ball Valves with Full Port and Brass Trim:

In “Basis-of-Design Product” Subparagraph below threaded valves available NPS 1/4 to NPS 4 (DN 8 to DN 100), solder and press valves available NPS 1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 15 to DN 100); 77F and 77V are made in U.S.A; 94A and 94VLF valves are imported; and 77V and 94VLF valves have Press end connections.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide [Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 77F-100 Series (threaded connections)] [Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 77F-200 Series (solder connections)] [Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. 77V Series] [Apollo International 94A-100 Series (threaded connections)] [Apollo International 94A-200 Series (solder connections)] [Conbraco International 94VLF], or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. NIBCO INC.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  7. SWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
  8. CWP Ratings for Valves NPS 1/4 to NPS 2 (DN 8 to DN 50): 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  9. CWP Ratings for Valves NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): 400 psig (3447 kPa).
  10. CWP Ratings for Valves with Press Connections: 250 psig (1723 kPa).
  11. Body Design: Two piece.
  12. Body Material: Forged brass.
  13. Ends: Threaded, solder, and Press as required by valve schedules below.

In "Seats" Subparagraph below, retain RPTFE for 77F Series valves and PTFE for 94A Series valves. RPTFE maintains the chemical resistance of PTFE with increased resistance to wear and abrasion, resulting in longer life. RPTFE maintains these properties to 400 deg F (204 deg C). PTFE exhibits the lowest operating torque but is limited to temperatures below 400 F (204 deg C).

  1. Seats: [RPTFE] [and] [PTFE].
  2. Stem: Brass.
  3. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
  4. Port: Full.
  5. Two-Piece Brass Ball Valves with Full Port and Stainless-Steel Trim:
  6. In “Basis-of-Design Product” Subparagraph below threaded valves available NPS 1/4 to NPS 4 (DN 8 to DN 100), solder and press valves available NPS 1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 15 to DN 100); 77V valves has Press end connections; and 77F and 77V are made in U.S.A.
  7. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [77F-140 Series (threaded connections)] [77F-240 Series (solder connections)] [77V-140], or comparable product by one of the following:
  8. Milwaukee Valve Company.
  9. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  10. Description:
  11. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  12. SWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
  13. CWP Ratings for Threaded- and Soldered-End Valves NPS 1/4 to NPS 2 (DN 8 to DN 50): 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  14. CWP Ratings for Threaded- and Soldered-End Valves NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): 400 psig (3447 kPa).
  15. CWP Ratings for Valves with Press Connections: 250 psig (1723 kPa).
  16. Body Design: Two piece.
  17. Body Material: Forged brass.
  18. Ends: Threaded, solder, and Press as required by valve schedules below.

In "Seats" Subparagraph below, retain RPTFE for 77F Series valves. RPTFE maintains the chemical resistance of PTFE with increased resistance to wear and abrasion, resulting in longer life. RPTFE maintains these properties to 400 deg F (204 deg C).

  1. Seats: [RPTFE] [and] [PTFE].
  2. Stem: Stainless steel.
  3. Ball: Stainless steel, vented.
  4. Port: Full.
  5. Two-Piece Brass Ball Valves with Regular Port and Brass Trim:
  6. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  7. Hammond Valve.
  8. Jamesbury; Metso.
  9. Legend Valve & Fitting, Inc.
  10. Marwin Valve; Richards Industries.
  11. Milwaukee Valve Company.
  12. NIBCO INC.
  13. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  14. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  15. Description:
  16. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  17. SWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
  18. CWP Rating: 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  19. Body Design: Two piece.
  20. Body Material: Forged brass.
  21. Ends: Threaded.
  22. Seats: PTFE.
  23. Stem: Brass.
  24. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
  25. Port: Regular.
  26. Two-Piece Brass Ball Valves with Regular Port and Stainless-Steel Trim:
  27. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  28. Jamesbury; Metso.
  29. Marwin Valve; Richards Industries.
  30. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  31. Description:
  32. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  33. SWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
  34. CWP Rating: 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  35. Body Design: Two piece.
  36. Body Material: Brass or bronze.
  37. Ends: Threaded.
  38. Seats: PTFE.
  39. Stem: Stainless steel.
  40. Ball: Stainless steel, vented.
  41. Port: Regular.
  42. Three-Piece Brass Ball Valves with Full Port and Brass Trim:
  43. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  44. Jomar Valve.
  45. KITZ Corporation.
  46. Red-White Valve Corporation.
  47. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  48. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  49. Description:
  50. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  51. SWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
  52. CWP Rating: 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  53. Body Design: Three piece.
  54. Body Material: Forged brass.
  55. Ends: Threaded.
  56. Seats: PTFE.
  57. Stem: Brass.
  58. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
  59. Port: Full.
  60. Three-Piece Brass Ball Valves with Full Port and Stainless-Steel Trim:
  61. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
  62. Jomar Valve.
  63. KITZ Corporation.
  64. Marwin Valve; Richards Industries.
  65. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  66. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  67. Description:
  68. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  69. SWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
  70. CWP Rating: 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  71. Body Design: Three piece.
  72. Body Material: Forged brass.
  73. Ends: Threaded.
  74. Seats: PTFE.
  75. Stem: Stainless steel.
  76. Ball: Stainless steel, vented.
  77. Port: Full.

2.3  BRONZE BALL VALVES

Retain one or more of eight paragraphs in this article if bronze ball valves are required. MSSSP-110 covers both brass and bronze, copper-alloy ball valves from NPS1/4 to NPS4 (DN8 to DN100). See the Evaluations and manufacturers' catalogs before selecting either brass or bronze ball valves or including both.

Caution: Two-piece ball valves with a full or regular port are recommended for most services. One-piece ball valves have a reduced port and one fewer leak path. Three-piece ball valves are recommended if disassembly without removing valve from piping is required.

Where pressure drop is a concern, use full-port ball valves. For corrosive or high-temperature applications, use stainless-steel-trim ball valves.

Choose bronze over brass for superior resistance to dezincification and stress corrosion, including heavier construction for longer service life.

  1. One-Piece Bronze Ball Valves with Bronze Trim:

In “Basis-of-Design Product” Subparagraph below 90-100 Series available NPS 1/2 to NPS 2 (DN 15 to DN 50), 9A-100 Series available NPS1/4 to NPS 2 (DN8 to DN 50); 90-100 Series is rated CWP 400 (2760 kPa); 9A-100 are rated CWP 600 (4140 kPa); and 90-100 and 9A-100 are made in U.S.A.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Apollo, Conbraco Industries, Inc. [90-100 Series] [9A-100 Series], or comparable product by one of the following:
  2. NIBCO INC.
  3. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.
  4. Insert manufacturer’s name>.
  5. Description:
  6. Standard: MSSSP-110.
  7. CWP Rating: 400 psig (2760 kPa) or 600 psig (4140 kPa).
  8. Body Design: One piece.
  9. Body Material: Bronze.
  10. Ends: Threaded.
  11. Seats: RPTFE.
  12. Stem: Bronze.
  13. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
  14. Port: Reduced.
  15. One-Piece Bronze Ball Valves with Stainless-Steel Trim:

In "Basis-of-Design Product" Subparagraph below 90-140 Series available NPS 1/2 to NPS 2 (DN 15 to DN 50), 9A-140 Series available NPS1/4 to NPS 2 (DN8 to DN 50), 90-140 Series is rated CWP 400 (2760 kPa) and 9A-140 are rated CWP 600 (4140 kPa), and 90-140 and 9A-140 are made in U.S.A.