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Westfire - Tanque Blader - VBJ 43540 PDF
Westfire - Tanque Blader - VBJ 43540 PDF
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NOTICE
This equipment is designed for use on only
Class A and B fires. Proper specification
is required for the hardware and agent (to
include what approvals are required) for each
specific hazard.
ANSUL, ANSULITE, and the product names listed in this material are marks and/
or registered marks. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
EXPLANATION OF SAFETY ALERTS ANSUL Vertical and Horizontal Bladder Tanks
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! DANGER
p
Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person will experi-
ence serious personal injury or death if the situation is not
avoided.
! WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person could expe-
rience serious personal injury or death if the situation is not
avoided.
! CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person could experi-
ence minor or moderate personal injury if the situation is not
avoided.
CAUTION
Addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as a
system part malfunctioning, property damage, or system failure.
NOTICE
Addresses general practices or observations
related to system function that are not related
to personal injury.
ANSUL Vertical and Horizontal Bladder Tanks TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ANSUL Vertical and Horizontal Bladder Tanks SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION, FILLING AND MAINTENANCE
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INTRODUCTION
! WARNING NOTICE
ANSUL Foam Concentrates must be stored
Maximum working pressure for a ANSUL bladder tank is 175 psi
within the temperature range listed on the
(12.06 bar) unless otherwise specified on the ASME plate.
tank nameplate. If the concentrates require
ASME Code requires over pressure protection prior to placing
storage outside of these temperature ranges,
this vessel in service. Tyco Fire Protection Products has not
consult Tyco Fire Protection Products
provided over pressure protection with this vessel. It shall be
Technical Services.
the responsibility of Owner to arrange for such over pressure
protection. Also, particular attention should be given to
the Field Inspection Section, which deals
Note: Tyco Fire Protection Products has not provided an over with the testing procedures for ANSUL Foam
pressurization device because the water supply pressure and Concentrates.
flow capacity of your fire protection system and the details of
the complete system design must be known before an over
pressure protection device can be provided. Therefore, the
owner or the engineer designing the fire protection system
! CAUTION
shall have the responsibility of determining and arranging for Lifting lugs are designed to lift the tank empty while utilizing
the type of over pressure protection that should be provided two lift lugs on vertical tanks and four lift lugs on horizontal
for this vessel as part of the fire protection system. If addi- tanks. The angle of the rope or chain from horizontal must be
tional information or assistance is required, please contact 30 degrees or greater. See Figure 1-1.
your fire protection system engineer.
! CAUTION
ROPE / CHAIN
ANGLE ≥ 30°
FIGURE 1-1
009882a
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SIGHT GAUGE
TEE
FIGURE 1-2
004295a
BLADDER VENT/
FILL VALVE
WATER
INLET CONCENTRATE
OUTLET
CENTER
TUBES
TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE
TANK
WATER
CHANNEL
TANK SHELL
BLADDER
DRAIN VALVE
SIGHT
GAUGE TEE
BLADDER DRAIN/
FILL VALVE
FIGURE 1-3
004296a
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SYSTEM SCHEMATICS
The following schematics (Figures 1-4 and 1-5) represent NOTICE
typical system piping and valving arrangements for bladder
proportioning systems with vertical or horizontal tank config- Because of the similarities between verti-
urations. These systems, however, must be designed by cal and horizontal bladder tanks, the proce-
competent, experienced engineers to help ensure equipment dures and tank valve functions are identical.
compatibility; proper functioning of the system; and compli- Therefore, vertical bladder tank schematics
ance with NFPA codes, as well as local and end-user require- are used exclusively throughout the remain-
ments. der of this section. For horizontal bladder
tanks, refer to Figures 1-3 or 1-5 for valve
Tyco Fire Protection Products typically supplies:
locations.
• Foam agent
• Bladder tank with tank valves
SYSTEM ACTUATION
• Proportioner with built-in metering orifice HYDRAULIC
TO DISCHARGE CONCENTRATE
VALVE (MANUAL OR
AUTOMATED)
PRESSURIZED
DEVICES ISOLATION VALVE
• Most discharge devices WATER
BLADDER VENT/ SOURCE
PROPORTIONER
Supplied by others: FILL VALVE
SWING CHECK
PROPORTIONER SYSTEM ACTUATION VALVE VALVE
BALL VALVE (MANUAL OR AUTOMATED)
BLADDER
VENT/FILL
VALVE PRESSURIZED
WATER SOURCE
TO
DISCHARGE
DEVICES TANK SHELL BLADDER
VENT VALVE DRAIN/FILL
HYDRAULIC VALVE
SWING TANK SHELL DRAIN VALVE
CONCENTRATE
CHECK VALVE ISOLATION SIGHT ISOLATION
VALVE GAUGE VALVE VALVE
(TYPICAL FOR
AUTOMATED
SYSTEMS) WATER INLET FIGURE 1-5
VALVE (MANUAL 004298b
OR AUTOMATED)
TANK SHELL
SIGHT DRAIN VALVE
GAUGE VALVE
BLADDER DRAIN/
FILL VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE
FIGURE 1-4
004297b
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DETECTION AND ACTUATION Alarms must be sounded both before and after discharge
Foam fire suppression systems may require listed or approved of the system. Alarms that indicate system failure must be
automatic detection devices capable of sensing and indicating, immediate, as well as distinctive from hazard and operations
heat, smoke, and/or flames, as required by local code and alarms.
installed to NFPA 72 standards. Automatic detection devices Refer to detection sections of NFPA 11, NFPA 72, and NFPA
must use a reliable source of power that meets NFPA 72. All 409 for detection systems and actuation devices. Follow the
automatic devices for fire suppression systems must include regulations of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and rele-
a means of immediately signaling an alert in the event of a vant insurance underwriters.
detection device failure. FM requires the submission of the alarm detection system for
review and approval on FM-insured locations.
Alarm and Signaling Requirements
Foam fire suppression systems may need to include audible Interconnection Considerations
alarms that will alert personnel when the system is operating, Interconnections can be made through the alarm detection
as well as when any supervised component of a system has system. Considerations should be given to the requirements
failed. The appropriate type and number of alarms must be of NFPA 72 and insurance underwriters, based on specific job
installed and must be located where they will be effective. requirements and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
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NOTICE ! WARNING
Rooms or buildings intended to house The design pressure for a ANSUL bladder tank is 175 psi
bladder tanks should have accommoda- (12.06 bar).
tions for the removal of the internal center ASME Code requires over pressure protection prior
tube(s) which will be approximately the to placing this vessel in service. Tyco Fire Protection
full height and/or width of the bladder tank Products has not provided over pressure protection with
this vessel. It shall be the responsibility of Owner to
arrange for such over pressure protection.
2.
! CAUTION Verify that over pressure protection has been provided for
this vessel within the fire protection system. If additional
Lifting lugs are designed to lift the tank empty while utilizing information or assistance is required, please contact the
two lift lugs. The angle of the lifting apparatus from horizon- fire protection system design engineer.
tal must be 30 degrees or greater.
6. Install piping from the bladder tank foam concentrate
3. Anchor system to floor and remove shipping plugs from outlet to the proportioner concentrate inlet using appro-
bladder tank valves. priate piping, valves, strainers, check valves (cannot be
spring loaded), unions, etc., as determined by the system
! CAUTION design engineer.
7. If an optional sight gauge is provided, install gauge by
Do not weld on the bladder tank. Any welding to pressure completing the following steps:
surface may void ASME code and National Board registra-
tion. The tank contains an elastomeric bladder and interior a. Remove plug from tee located adjacent to the Bladder
protective coating which will be destroyed by welding Drain/Fill Valve near the bottom of the tank. (See
temperatures. For additional information contact Tyco Fire Figure 1-2 or 1-3.)
Protection Products Technical Services. b. Screw sight gauge assembly into tee using Teflon tape
on male threads of nipple.
4. Install foam proportioner (per the proportioner installation c. Secure sight tube to tank using provided hardware.
manual) in main distribution supply pipe to discharge
device(s). Hydraulic Actuated Ball Valve Installation / Operation
The hydraulic concentrate control valve (reference Data Sheet
NOTICE F-9197) can be used in conjunction with any type of closed-
The proportioner must be mounted at an head sprinkler system (wet pipe, dry pipe, and pre-action). It
elevation at or above the bladder tank can also be used in open-type deluge systems. To pressurize
foam concentrate outlet at the top of the the valve. The water line is commonly run from the alarm trim
tank or a normally-closed valve (manual of the sprinkler valve (see Appendix 2). The pressure sensing
or automated) must be installed in the line to the actuator should be a minimum of 1/4 in. pipe or
foam concentrate line to prevent agent alternate 3/8 in. tubing (the actual connection to the actuator
migration. A concentrate isolation valve is 1/8 in. NPT). The actuators are sized to operate with a
is required to isolate the tank during filling minimum pressure of 30 psi (2.1 bar).
procedures. The hydraulic actuated ball valve requires pressure to open.
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INITIAL FILL 4. Connect vacuum hose to shop vacuum and start vacuum.
Note the high pitched sound from the vacuum before
To initially fill a bladder tank:
opening Tank Shell Vent Valve. This will be the same
pitch heard in Step No. 6.
! CAUTION 5. Open Tank Shell Vent Valve to pull the air out between
Because the foam concentrate will undergo thermal expan- the bladder and tank shell, which will pull the bladder out
sion as the temperature increases, it is important, that at the to the tank shell wall (see Figure 1-7).
time of filling, the temperature of the concentrate be as close 6. When the change in pitch from the vacuum is heard, this
as possible to the actual ambient temperature where the tank indicates the bladder is now completely pulled out to the
will be located. tank shell wall. First close the Tank Shell Vent Valve, then
turn off the vacuum (see Figure 1-7).
Fill the bladder only to the capacity specified on tank name-
plate. Overfilling may result in bladder damage. BLADDER
VENT/FILL VALVE
If provided: WET/DRY
SHOP
Sight Gauge Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed VACUUM
SIGHT
3. Connect vacuum hose to the Tank Shell Vent Valve. This GAUGE
VALVE
may be accomplished by using pipe fittings and securing
TANK SHELL
with duct tape (see Figure 1-6). BLADDER DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN/FILL
VALVE
BLADDER VENT/
ISOLATION
FILL VALVE
VALVE
CONNECT
TO HOSE
FIGURE 1-7
004301a
7. Open the concentrate fill pump valve and prime the pump
TANK SHELL with concentrate; then close pump valve.
VENT VALVE
CONCENTRATE
ISOLATION 8. Connect concentrate fill pump to the Bladder Drain/Fill
VALVE AIR AIR WATER INLET
Valve. Only the ANSUL foam concentrate specified on
VALVE tank nameplate may be pumped into bladder.
(MANUAL OR
AUTOMATED)
NOTICE
If the type of foam concentrate is not
specified on the tank nameplate, this infor-
BLADDER mation must be supplied by the custom-
er’s contracting/engineering agent.
TANK SHELL
DRAIN VALVE 9. Start concentrate fill pump and open pump valve.
SIGHT
GAUGE
VALVE
BLADDER DRAIN/
FILL VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE
FIGURE 1-6
004299a
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INITIAL FILL (Continued) 14. If a sight gauge is attached, take a reading and mark
10. Proceed to fill the Bladder Tank with concentrate. At this the “full” level on sight gauge tube. Refer to the Bladder
point the only valves that should be open are the pump Tanks Measurement Guide section for instructions or
valve, Bladder Drain/Fill Valve and the Bladder Vent/Fill other options.
Valve, which is venting the air being displaced by foam
concentrate (see Figure 1-8).
NOTICE
! CAUTION If using a dipstick or weighted line to
measure concentrate, take a reading and
Monitor pumping of concentrate to avoid pumping air
mark the full level on the dipstick/line. Do
into the tank as this could cause frothing of concentrate
this after initially filling the tank with the
within tank, which may cause inaccurate proportioning and
exact amount of concentrate as specified
improper fill of the tank.
on the tank nameplate.
BLADDER VENT/
FILL VALVE
15. Open the water inlet valve.
16. Slowly open the tank shell vent and bladder vent until all
of the air is evacuated. Close the tank shell vent valve
when water begins to flow from the valve.
NOTICE
AIR
If the system requires the water inlet valve
to remain closed (manual system) and/
or a water inlet check valve, it is the
owner’s responsibility to install a pressure
CONCENTRATE relief valve on the tank to protect the tank
from over pressurization due to thermal
expansion. In the case of a reserve tank,
2 HP if the water isolation valve is closed for an
CONCENTRATE extended period of time, the shell water
PUMP WET/DRY
SHOP
needs to be drained or the relief valve must
BLADDER
DRAIN/ VACUUM be installed between the water isolation
FILL VALVE
valve and the tank.
FIGURE 1-8
004311a
NOTICE
Sight gauge should not be utilized on
bladder tanks containing a non-newtonian
foam concentrate (most AR-AFFF).
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INITIAL FILL (Continued) 18. Insert ring pins through valve handles into brackets and
17. Return bladder tank valve handles to the operating posi- install visual seals.
tions (see Figure 1-9): 19. To give maximum assurance that the system will operate
Water Inlet Valve......................Normal Operating Position effectively and safely, a maintenance examination should
be performed at this time.
Tank Shell Drain Valve............................................ Closed
Bladder Drain/Fill Valve........................................... Closed 20. Record date of placement in service and instruct person-
nel in operation of the system.
Isolation Valve......................................................... Closed
Tank Shell Vent Valve............................................. Closed
Bladder Vent/Fill Valve............................................ Closed
Concentrate Isolation
Valve.........................................Normal Operating Position
If Provided:
Sight Gauge Valve .................................................. Closed
BLADDER VENT/
FILL VALVE
TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE
CONCENTRATE
ISOLATION
VALVE
WATER INLET
VALVE (MANUAL
OR AUTOMATED)
CONCENTRATE
SIGHT
GAUGE VALVE
TANK SHELL
BLADDER DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN/FILL
VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE
FIGURE 1-9
004312a
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NOTICE
CONCENTRATE
ISOLATION
VALVE
If the type of foam concentrate is not
specified on the tank nameplate, this infor-
WATER INLET mation must be supplied by the custom-
VALVE (MANUAL
OR AUTOMATED) er’s contracting/engineering agent.
Pump-In Method:
6. Open the concentrate fill pump valve and prime the pump
SIGHT
GAUGE VALVE with concentrate; then close pump valve.
7. Connect the concentrate fill pump and valve to the
TANK SHELL Bladder Drain/Fill Valve. Only the ANSUL foam concen-
BLADDER DRAIN VALVE trate specified on tank nameplate may be pumped into
DRAIN/FILL
VALVE bladder.
ISOLATION
VALVE NOTICE
FIGURE 1-10
004313a If the type of foam concentrate is not
specified on the tank nameplate, this infor-
mation must be supplied by the custom-
To refill the bladder tank: er’s contracting/engineering agent.
1. Close Water Inlet Valve and Concentrate Isolation Valve.
2. Slowly open Tank Shell Drain Valve and Tank Shell Vent 8. Start concentrate fill pump, open pump valve, and build
Valve to drain water from tank shell (see Figure 1-10). pump pressure.
9. Slowly open the Bladder Drain/Fill Valve and start
! WARNING pumping the concentrate into bladder until the bladder
is filled with the amount of concentrate stamped on tank
TANK MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE AT THIS TIME. DO nameplate.
NOT PLACE FACE OR BODY IN FRONT OF VALVES AS 10. Close Bladder Drain/Fill Valve and disconnect concentrate
INJURY MAY RESULT. pump.
11. Flush concentrate fill pump with water.
3. Open Bladder Vent/Fill Valve.
NOTICE
Either the Pour-In Method of filling, Steps
4 and 5, or Pump-In Method of filling,
Steps 6 through 13, may be used.
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MINOR REFILL (Continued) 3. Open Tank Shell Drain Valve until all water is drained and
12. Open the water inlet valve. all pressure is relieved from tank.
13. Slowly open the tank shell vent and bladder vent valve 4. When water has been drained from the tank place
until all of the air is evacuated. Close the tank shell vent bladder tank valve handles in the following position (see
valve when water begins to flow from the valve. Figure 1-11).
5. Connect vacuum hose to the Tank Shell Vent Valve. This
NOTICE may be accomplished by using pipe fittings and securing
If the system requires the water inlet with duct tape (see Figure 1-11).
valve to remain closed (manual system) BLADDER VENT/
and/or a water inlet check valve, it is the FILL VALVE
15. Insert ring pins through valve handles into brackets and ISOLATION
VALVE
install visual seals.
FIGURE 1-11
16. Record date of Minor Refill and notify operating personnel 004314a
! WARNING
TANK MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE AT THIS TIME. DO
NOT PLACE FACE OR BODY IN FRONT OF VALVES AS
INJURY MAY RESULT.
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BLADDER VENT/
FILL VALVE
TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE
CONCENTRATE
ISOLATION
VALVE
WATER
INLET VALVE AIR
(MANUAL OR
AUTOMATED)
CONCENTRATE
BLADDER 2 HP
WET/DRY
SHOP
SIGHT VACUUM 2 HP
GAUGE CONCENTRATE
VALVE PUMP
WET/DRY
BLADDER SHOP
DRAIN/ TANK SHELL BLADDER
DRAIN/ VACUUM
FILL VALVE DRAIN VALVE
FILL VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE
FIGURE 1-12
004315a TANK SHELL
SIGHT GAUGE ISOLATION DRAIN VALVE
PUMP VALVE
8. Open the concentrate fill pump valve and prime the pump VALVE VALVE
with concentrate; then close pump valve. FIGURE 1-13
004311a
9. Connect concentrate fill pump to the Bladder Drain/Fill
Valve. Only the ANSUL foam concentrate specified on 12. Once the Bladder Tank is filled to the rated capacity
tank nameplate may be pumped into bladder. stamped on the tank nameplate, close the Bladder Drain/
Fill Valve, close the Isolation Valve, shut off concentrate
NOTICE fill pump, and close Bladder Vent/Fill Valve. For use of
partial 55 gal (208 L) drums, refer to the Bladder Tanks
If the type of foam concentrate is not Measurement Guide section to confirm tank is filled to
specified on the tank nameplate, this infor- rated capacity.
mation must be supplied by the custom-
13. Disconnect vacuum hose from Tank Shell Vent Valve.
er’s contracting/engineering agent.
14. Disconnect concentrate fill pump from Bladder Drain/Fill
Valve.
10. Start concentrate fill pump and open pump valve, then
open Bladder Drain/Fill Valve. 15. Flush concentrate pump with water after use.
11. Proceed to fill the Bladder Tank with concentrate. At this 16. Open the water inlet valve.
point the only valves that should be open are the pump 17. Slowly open the tank shell vent valve until all air is evac-
valve, Bladder Drain/Fill Valve and the Bladder Vent/Fill uated. Close the tank shell vent valve when water begins
Valve, which is venting the air being displaced by foam to flow from the valve. PLUS-FIFTY C Dry Chemical
concentrate (see Figure 1-13). Suppressing Agent.
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MAJOR REFILL (Continued) 20. Insert ring pins through valve handles into brackets and
18. Slowly open the bladder vent valve until all the air is evac- install visual seals.
uated. Close the bladder vent valve when the foam agent
21. R
ecord date of Major Refill and notify operating personnel
begins to flow from the valve.
that system is back in service.
NOTICE
If the system requires the water inlet
valve to remain closed (manual system)
and/or a water inlet check valve, it is the
owner’s responsibility to install a pressure
relief valve on the tank to protect the tank
from over pressurization due to thermal
expansion. In the case of a reserve tank,
if the water isolation valve is closed for an
extended period of time, the shell water
needs to be drained or the relief valve
must be installed between the water isola-
tion valve and the tank.
BLADDER VENT/
FILL VALVE
TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE
CONCENTRATE
ISOLATION
VALVE WATER INLET
VALVE (MANUAL
OR AUTOMATED)
CONCENTRATE
SIGHT
GAUGE VALVE
TANK SHELL
DRAIN VALVE
BLADDER
DRAIN/FILL
VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE
FIGURE 1-14
004312a
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NOTICE
TO PRESSURIZED
To obtain an accurate reading, all water DISCHARGE WATER SOURCE
DEVICES
must be drained and all pressure must be
TANK SHELL
relieved from the tank. VENT VALVE
SWING
CHECK VALVE
CONCENTRATE
SIGHT
GAUGE VALVE
TANK SHELL
BLADDER DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN/FILL
VALVE
ISOLATION
VALVE
FIGURE 1-15
004312a
MAINTENANCE d. Open Tank Shell Drain Valve and Tank Shell Vent
Valve until all water is drained from tank.
NOTICE e. With Water Inlet Valve and Concentrate Isolation Valve
Reference NFPA 11, NFPA 25, NFPA 409 closed, turn on water supply to flush remaining solution
or other applicable guidelines for inspec- from distribution piping, then shut off water supply.
tion frequency and testing guidelines. f. Analyze foam solution sample by referring to Foam
Concentrate Section (Section 3).
To provide maximum assurance that the ANSUL bladder
SYSTEM ACTUATION VALVE
tank will operate effectively and safely, maintenance must PROPORTIONER BLADDER VENT/ (MANUAL OR AUTOMATED)
be performed annually, or sooner when indicated by an FILL VALVE
inspection.
1. Note general appearance of system and component parts, TO PRESSURIZED
checking for mechanical damage or corrosion. DISCHARGE WATER SOURCE
DEVICES
2. Check nameplates for readability, corrosion, or looseness. TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE
3. Examine all auxiliary equipment in accordance with the SWING
CHECK VALVE
manufacturer’s instructions.
4. E
xamine piping and supports for mechanical damage or CONCENTRATE WATER INLET
corrosion. ISOLATION VALVE (MANUAL
VALVE OR AUTOMATED)
5. Collect a small sample of foam concentrate from the
bladder tank by completing the following steps:
CONCENTRATE
a. Open Bladder Drain/Fill Valve and discharge a small
quantity of concentrate, approximately 1 pint (0.5 L),
into a clean container; then close.
b. Check the foam concentrate by referring to the Foam
Concentrate Section (Section 3).
SIGHT
6. Make certain bladder tank valve handles are ring-pinned GAUGE VALVE
Tank Shell Vent Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 8. Refer to the Bladder Tanks Measurement Guide
Bladder Vent/Fill Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed (Section 2) to determine the type of refill required. Then,
refill the tank.
Concentrate Isolation
Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal Operating Position 9. Open the water inlet valve.
If Provided: 10. Slowly open the tank shell valve until all of the air is evac-
Sight Gauge Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed uated. Close the tank shell valve when water begins to
flow from the valve
7. Collect a foam solution sample by completing the follow-
ing steps: 11. Slowly open the bladder vent valve until all of the air is
evacuated. Close the bladder vent valve when the foam
a. Turn on the water supply and allow system to
begins to flow from the valve.
discharge for a minimum of one minute after foam is
visible from discharge device.
NOTICE
Make certain solution is properly disposed
of in accordance with applicable laws,
codes and regulations.
MAINTENANCE (Continued) 5. Once the bladder tank has been filled and hose valves
have been adjusted, one zone is selected for foam
12. Return bladder tank valve handles to the operating posi- discharge. Personnel are required to be stationed at the
tions (see Figure 1-16): test sample valve to take samples of foam discharge and
at the bladder tank to shut off the foam concentrate once
Water Inlet Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating position
the foam sample is taken. Communication between these
Tank Shell Drain Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed two persons is important to minimize concentrate used.
Bladder Drain/Fill Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 6. Once everyone is in their positions, trip selected zone.
Isolation Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed A minimum of one minute after foam appears from the
test valve, take a sample of the solution discharge. It
Tank Shell Vent Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed is suggested that a second sample is collected thirty
Bladder Vent/Fill Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed seconds after the first sample. Shut Concentrate Isolation
Concentrate Isolation Valve as soon as the samples are taken. Check refractive
Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal Operating Position index against the standard curve that was made in Step 2.
If sample is out of tolerance, verify correct installation
If Provided: and retest. If a second test is out of tolerance, contact
Sight Gauge Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Tyco Fire Protection Products Technical Services. When
13. Insert ring pins through valve handles into brackets and sample tests OK, shut down test valve, and change over
install visual seals. to other risers that need to be tested repeating procedure.
14. Record date of annual maintenance examination and any 7. After system tests are completed, refill bladder tank if
service performed. required; and return valves to their normal operating posi-
tions. On the main tank, the hydraulic valves need to be
15. Notify operating personnel that system is back in service.
closed (this has to be done manually). The Water Inlet
Valve and the Concentrate Isolation Valves are to be in
Suggested Foam System Testing (Bladder Tank with Test the normal operating position. On the reserve tank, all
Header) valves are to be in the closed position as this is a reserve
1. If bladder tanks are not filled, fill per ANSUL Bladder Tank supply to put the system back in service quickly after a
Manual or authorized ANSUL representative’s instruction. discharge.
2. Prepare required proportioning standards, and generate Note: Containment and disposal of the foam solution
refractive index curve for testing foam discharge samples. is the responsibility of others.
Refer to Field Inspection section.
3. Prior to testing, make sure all valves on bladder tanks
are in the correct position. All 1 in. vent, fill, and drain NOTICE
valves should be closed. The hydraulic actuated concen- Inspection, commissioning, and/or peri-
trate valve should be closed (1/8 in. connection not used odic testing should take place per NFPA
should be left open to vent air). The Concentrate Isolation 3, NFPA 4, and FM Global Property Loss
Valve should be closed. Slowly open the Water Inlet Prevention Data Sheets (where applicable).
Valve to pressurize tank.
4. Connect hoses to test header. With only water flowing,
adjust hose valve to establish the desired system test
flow. (Note: Recommended system test flow for closed
head system is typically at the low end listed flow rate for
the size proportioner being tested.) Shut down system
valve without closing the adjusted hose valve, and reset
system valve for test actuation. If using a containment
truck for the foam solution, attach discharge hoses to
truck. A test sample valve (1/4 in. minimum) is suggested
in the discharge piping after the first 90 degree bend or
major change in direction between the proportioner and
the containment truck. Note: Spraying or pretreating
the truck tank with a silicone based defoaming agent is
recommended to prevent nuisance foaming in the truck
tank during testing.
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Bent, broken, or missing valve handle Remove, repair, and reassemble; or replace valve assem-
bly if necessary.
Valve immovable, stiff, inoperable, or Disconnect, disassemble and clean. Replace parts as
leaking required.
SERVICE AND REPAIR (Continued) A hose should be connected to the drain valve to direct
the flow of water to an approved disposal area.
Bladder Integrity Verification Procedure
2. Remove all foam concentrate from the bladder by opening
1. Isolate the bladder tank from the system by closing both the Bladder Vent/Fill Valve and the Bladder Drain/Fill
the Water Inlet and Concentrate Isolation Valves. Drain Valve. A hose should be connected to the Bladder Drain/
water from the tank shell by opening Tank Shell Drain and Fill Valve to direct the concentrate using a transfer pump
Shell Vent Valves. to an approved disposal containment tank/drums.
3. Remove top and bottom flange from the tank.
! CAUTION 4. Slowly remove the vertical center tube out through the
Tank may be under pressure at this time. Do not place face top flange opening. This tube must be removed on all
or body in front of valves as injury may result. horizontal tanks. (If the center tube cannot be completely
removed on the vertical tanks, drop the tube through the
lower flange opening and remove bladder out through
2. Transfer remaining foam concentrate in bladder to 55 gal
the top flange opening sliding the bladder past the center
(208 L) drums or some other container.
tube.)
3. When tank is completely drained, the valves on the
5. Remove end flanges on horizontal tanks and slowly
bladder tank should be in the following positions:
remove the horizontal center tube so as not to damage
Water Inlet Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed the bladder.
Concentrate Isolation Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 6. Before removing the bladder, attach cords (ropes) to
Tank Shell Drain Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed the flange bolt holes on all ends of the bladder with the
exception of the end where the bladder will be pulled out.
Tank Shell Vent Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed The cords will also be used for installing the new bladder.
Bladder Vent/Fill Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open After the cords are attached, slowly pull the bladder out of
Bladder Drain/Fill Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open the end that does not have the cords attached.
Isolation Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed 7. Prior to reinstalling the replacement bladder, mark the
bladder flanges to ensure proper alignment to avoid twist-
4. Using a Wet/Dry shop vacuum of 2 HP (1.5 Kw) minimum, ing of the bladder once it has been reinstalled. Re-attach
attach the vacuum hose to the Tank Shell Vent Valve. the cords on the flange ends to help guide them back into
This may be accomplished by using pipe fitting and secur- place. Use of duct tape to compress bladder flanges is
ing with duct tape. helpful in re-installing the bladder.
5. Connect vacuum hose to shop vacuum and start vacuum. 8. Re-install the bladder and check to ensure that the
Note the high pitched sound from the vacuum before bladder is properly aligned. Before re-inserting the center
opening the valve. This is the same sound that should be tubes, close the Tank Shell Drain Valve and attach a
heard in Step 7. vacuum cleaner hose to the Tank Shell Vent Valve.
6. Open Tank Shell Vent Valve to pull the air out between With this valve open, start the vacuum. This will pull the
the bladder and the tank shell, which will pull the bladder bladder out toward the tank shell wall. Once the bladder
out to the tank shell wall. has been sucked out toward the shell wall, look through
the flange end to ensure that the bladder is not twisted
7. When the change in pitch from the vacuum is heard, this
(if twisted make the adjustment to correct this). Once the
indicates that bladder is now completely pulled out to the
bottom flange opening is visible, close the Tank Shell
tank shell wall.
Vent Valve and then shut vacuum off.
8. If no change in pitch is noted after about 15 minutes, the
9. Re-insert the center tubes taking care not to damage the
bladder is damaged and needs to be replaced.
bladder.
9. If there is a change in pitch, the bladder is not damaged.
10 .
Close the Tank Shell Vent Valve and turn off the vacuum. NOTICE
The bladder tank can now be refilled as per the ANSUL
Bladder Tanks Filling and Maintenance section, using the Torque specification below is a maximum.
vacuum method. If during torquing of bolts bladder flange
appears to become deformed, stop torqu-
Bladder Removal and Replacement Procedures ing at this point. Only torque bolts further
if a leak is present while inspecting during
NOTICE tank pressurization.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
This section is for estimating the amount of concentrate NOTICE
contained within ANSUL vertical and horizontal bladder tanks.
To obtain an accurate reading, all water
NOTICE must be drained and all pressure must be
relieved from tank.
Due to the physical properties of most
AR-AFFF foam concentrates, use of a
sight tube is not recommended. 4. Measure and record the concentrate depth in the sight
gauge tube. The measurement must be taken from the
center of the sight gauge ball valve to the concentrate
Depending on the equipment provided, two methods are
level in the sight gauge tube as shown in Figure 2-1.
acceptable for estimating the foam concentrate contained
within the bladder: (1) Using The Sight Gauge or (2) Using A
Dip Stick/Line. Both methods can be used for either vertical or
horizontal tanks. Neither of the methods is exact, but both will
provide a close estimate of the bladder contents.
The measurement tables listed in this guide provide an esti-
mate of the amount of concentrate remaining in the tank after
operation. The approximate quantity of gallons (liters) required
to refill the bladder can be determined by subtracting the table
reading (‘‘Concentrate In Tank’’) from the capacity specified on
the tank nameplate:
Concentrate
Concentrate Required
Tank Capacity – In Tank = To Refill MEASURE
CONCENTRATE GAUGE USE
(gallons (L)) (gallons (L)) (gallons (L)) DEPTH
NOTICE
MEASURE
To obtain an accurate reading, all water CONCENTRATE
DEPTH
must be drained and all pressure must be
relieved from tank.
3. Open the Bladder Vent/Fill Valve and lower the dip stick/
line through the valve until it reaches the bottom of the
tank. (When using a dip line, it will begin to slacken when TANK SHELL
DRAIN VALVE
the weight has reached the bottom of the tank.)
4. Remove the dip stick/line from the tank. Measure and
record the length of the dampened portion of the dip stick/ FIGURE 2-3
004319a
line. This measurement is the depth of the concentrate in
the bladder as shown in Figures 2-2 and 2-3. 5. Close Bladder Vent/Fill Valve.
6. Using the measurement recorded in Step No. 4, refer to
BLADDER VENT/ the corresponding measurement table to determine the
FILL VALVE
approximate gallons (L) contained within the bladder.
TANK SHELL The Table of Contents lists the measurement table page
VENT VALVE numbers according to tank size and type.
DIP
STICK/LINE 7. If bladder tank capacity is below system requirement, tank
must be refilled. Refer to Minor or Major refill procedure in
the Bladder Tanks Filling and Maintenance section.
8. Close Tank Shell Drain Valve and slowly open Water Inlet
Valve to vent air between bladder and tank shell.
9. Close Tank Shell Vent Valve.
MEASURE
CONCENTRATE
DEPTH
TANK SHELL
DRAIN VALVE
FIGURE 2-2
004318a
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 2 (7) 5 (127) 2 (7)
6 (152) 5 (17) 6 (152) 5 (18)
7 (178) 8 (30) 7 (178) 9 (32)
8 (203) 12 (46) 8 (203) 13 (49)
9 (229) 17 (64) 9 (229) 18 (68)
10 (254) 22 (83) 10 (254) 24 (89)
11 (279) 27 (104) 11 (279) 30 (112)
12 (305) 33 (125) 12 (305) 36 (137)
13 (330) 39 (149) 13 (330) 43 (163)
14 (356) 45 (170) 14 (356) 50 (189)
15 (381) 51 (194) 15 (381) 57 (215)
16 (406) 58 (218) 16 (406) 65 (246)
17 (432) 64 (242) 17 (432) 72 (272)
18 (457) 70 (265) 18 (457) 80 (301)
19 (483) 75 (285) 19 (483) 87 (330)
20 (508) 81 (307) 20 (508) 95 (359)
21 (533) 87 (328) 21 (533) 102 (387)
22 (559) 92 (348) 22 (559) 108 (410)
23 (584) 97 (366) 23 (584) 115 (437)
24 (610) 101 (383) 24 (610) 122 (463)
25 (635) 105 Max Fill (397) 25 (635) 129 (488)
26 (660) 136 (514)
27 (686) 142 (537)
28 (711) 148 (559)
29 (737) 153 (579)
30 (762) 158 Max Fill (597)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 2 (7)
5 (127) 2 (9) 5 (127) 7 (27)
6 (152) 7 (25) 6 (152) 12 (44)
7 (178) 12 (44) 7 (178) 17 (63)
8 (203) 18 (68) 8 (203) 23 (86)
9 (229) 25 (93) 9 (229) 29 (111)
10 (254) 32 (122) 10 (254) 37 (139)
11 (279) 40 (153) 11 (279) 44 (168)
12 (305) 49 (186) 12 (305) 53 (199)
13 (330) 58 (220) 13 (330) 61 (231)
14 (356) 68 (256) 14 (356) 70 (266)
15 (381) 77 (291) 15 (381) 80 (301)
16 (406) 88 (331) 16 (406) 89 (337)
17 (432) 97 (367) 17 (432) 99 (374)
18 (457) 107 (406) 18 (457) 109 (414)
19 (483) 117 (444) 19 (483) 119 (452)
20 (508) 128 (483) 20 (508) 130 (492)
21 (533) 138 (521) 21 (533) 141 (532)
22 (559) 146 (553) 22 (559) 152 (575)
23 (584) 156 (589) 23 (584) 163 (616)
24 (610) 165 (625) 24 (610) 174 (658)
25 (635) 174 (659) 25 (635) 185 (699)
26 (660) 183 (693) 26 (660) 196 (740)
27 (686) 191 (725) 27 (686) 207 (782)
28 (711) 199 (754) 28 (711) 217 (822)
29 (737) 206 (781) 29 (737) 225 (852)
30 (762) 213 Max Fill (807) 30 (762) 235 (890)
31 (787) 245 (929)
32 (813) 255 (965)
33 (838) 264 (1,000)
34 (864) 273 (1,034)
35 (889) 282 (1,068)
36 (914) 290 (1,100)
37 (940) 298 (1,129)
38 (965) 306 (1,157)
39 (991) 313 (1,183)
40 (1,016) 319 Max Fill (1,206)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 3 (10) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 7 (27) 5 (127) 3 (10)
6 (152) 13 (50) 6 (152) 7 (27)
7 (178) 20 (77) 7 (178) 13 (50)
8 (203) 28 (108) 8 (203) 21 (78)
9 (229) 37 (141) 9 (229) 29 (109)
10 (254) 47 (179) 10 (254) 38 (144)
11 (279) 58 (218) 11 (279) 48 (181)
12 (305) 68 (259) 12 (305) 58 (221)
13 (330) 80 (302) 13 (330) 70 (264)
14 (356) 92 (349) 14 (356) 81 (308)
15 (381) 104 (395) 15 (381) 94 (355)
16 (406) 117 (443) 16 (406) 107 (404)
17 (432) 130 (492) 17 (432) 120 (456)
18 (457) 144 (544) 18 (457) 134 (508)
19 (483) 157 (595) 19 (483) 148 (561)
20 (508) 171 (647) 20 (508) 162 (615)
21 (533) 185 (700) 21 (533) 177 (671)
22 (559) 200 (756) 22 (559) 192 (727)
23 (584) 214 (809) 23 (584) 208 (786)
24 (610) 228 (864) 24 (610) 223 (844)
25 (635) 242 (918) 25 (635) 239 (903)
26 (660) 257 (972) 26 (660) 254 (963)
27 (686) 271 (1,027) 27 (686) 270 (1,022)
28 (711) 285 (1,079) 28 (711) 287 (1,085)
29 (737) 296 (1,121) 29 (737) 302 (1,144)
30 (762) 309 (1,171) 30 (762) 318 (1,204)
31 (787) 323 (1,223) 31 (787) 334 (1,263)
32 (813) 336 (1,271) 32 (813) 350 (1,323)
33 (838) 348 (1,317) 33 (838) 362 (1,372)
34 (864) 360 (1,363) 34 (864) 377 (1,428)
35 (889) 372 (1,408) 35 (889) 392 (1,484)
36 (914) 383 (1,450) 36 (914) 406 (1,538)
37 (940) 393 (1,489) 37 (940) 420 (1,592)
38 (965) 403 (1,526) 38 (965) 435 (1,645)
39 (991) 413 (1,562) 39 (991) 448 (1,697)
40 (1,016) 421 Max Fill (1,593) 40 (1,016) 461 (1,745)
41 (1,041) 474 (1,793)
42 (1,067) 485 (1,838)
43 (1,092) 497 (1,881)
44 (1,118) 508 (1,922)
45 (1,143) 518 (1,961)
46 (1,168) 527 Max Fill (1,996)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 3 (12) 5 (127) 4 (15)
6 (152) 9 (34) 6 (152) 11 (40)
7 (178) 16 (61) 7 (178) 19 (73)
8 (203) 25 (96) 8 (203) 30 (114)
9 (229) 35 (134) 9 (229) 42 (158)
10 (254) 46 (175) 10 (254) 55 (207)
11 (279) 58 (221) 11 (279) 69 (261)
12 (305) 71 (270) 12 (305) 84 (318)
13 (330) 85 (321) 13 (330) 100 (378)
14 (356) 100 (377) 14 (356) 117 (444)
15 (381) 117 (442) 15 (381) 137 (520)
16 (406) 130 (492) 16 (406) 153 (578)
17 (432) 146 (553) 17 (432) 171 (649)
18 (457) 162 (615) 18 (457) 191 (721)
19 (483) 177 (671) 19 (483) 208 (787)
20 (508) 197 (746) 20 (508) 231 (875)
21 (533) 215 (813) 21 (533) 252 (952)
22 (559) 232 (880) 22 (559) 272 (1,031)
23 (584) 250 (948) 23 (584) 293 (1,110)
24 (610) 267 (1,012) 24 (610) 313 (1,186)
25 (635) 287 (1,088) 25 (635) 336 (1,273)
26 (660) 307 (1,162) 26 (660) 359 (1,359)
27 (686) 326 (1,233) 27 (686) 381 (1,441)
28 (711) 345 (1,304) 28 (711) 403 (1,524)
29 (737) 363 (1,376) 29 (737) 425 (1,607)
30 (762) 382 (1,447) 30 (762) 447 (1,690)
31 (787) 401 (1,518) 31 (787) 468 (1,772)
32 (813) 420 (1,590) 32 (813) 490 (1,856)
33 (838) 436 (1,649) 33 (838) 509 (1,927)
34 (864) 454 (1,717) 34 (864) 530 (2,006)
35 (889) 471 (1,784) 35 (889) 550 (2,083)
36 (914) 488 (1,849) 36 (914) 570 (2,160)
37 (940) 505 (1,913) 37 (940) 590 (2,234)
38 (965) 522 (1,978) 38 (965) 610 (2,310)
39 (991) 539 (2,039) 39 (991) 629 (2,382)
40 (1,016) 554 (2,098) 40 (1,016) 647 (2,450)
41 (1,041) 569 (2,155) 41 (1,041) 665 (2,517)
42 (1,067) 584 (2,209) 42 (1,067) 682 (2,581)
43 (1,092) 597 (2,261) 43 (1,092) 698 (2,642)
44 (1,118) 610 (2,311) 44 (1,118) 713 (2,700)
45 (1,143) 623 (2,359) 45 (1,143) 728 (2,756)
46 (1,168) 634 Max Fill (2,401) 46 (1,168) 741 Max Fill (2,806)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 4 (17) 5 (127) 3 (12)
6 (152) 12 (46) 6 (152) 9 (34)
7 (178) 22 (85) 7 (178) 17 (63)
8 (203) 35 (133) 8 (203) 26 (97)
9 (229) 49 (184) 9 (229) 37 (139)
10 (254) 64 (241) 10 (254) 48 (183)
11 (279) 80 (303) 11 (279) 61 (232)
12 (305) 98 (369) 12 (305) 75 (285)
13 (330) 116 (439) 13 (330) 89 (338)
14 (356) 136 (515) 14 (356) 105 (397)
15 (381) 159 (604) 15 (381) 121 (458)
16 (406) 177 (670) 16 (406) 138 (523)
17 (432) 199 (752) 17 (432) 156 (590)
18 (457) 221 (835) 18 (457) 174 (659)
19 (483) 240 (910) 19 (483) 193 (731)
20 (508) 267 (1,012) 20 (508) 214 (808)
21 (533) 291 (1,101) 21 (533) 232 (880)
22 (559) 315 (1,192) 22 (559) 252 (954)
23 (584) 339 (1,283) 23 (584) 273 (1,032)
24 (610) 362 (1,372) 24 (610) 294 (1,115)
25 (635) 388 (1,470) 25 (635) 317 (1,199)
26 (660) 414 (1,569) 26 (660) 339 (1,282)
27 (686) 440 (1,664) 27 (686) 361 (1,365)
28 (711) 465 (1,759) 28 (711) 382 (1,446)
29 (737) 490 (1,854) 29 (737) 404 (1,530)
30 (762) 515 (1,949) 30 (762) 427 (1,617)
31 (787) 540 (2,043) 31 (787) 450 (1,704)
32 (813) 565 (2,140) 32 (813) 473 (1,791)
33 (838) 587 (2,223) 33 (838) 495 (1,872)
34 (864) 611 (2,314) 34 (864) 518 (1,961)
35 (889) 635 (2,403) 35 (889) 541 (2,048)
36 (914) 658 (2,491) 36 (914) 564 (2,136)
37 (940) 681 (2,577) 37 (940) 586 (2,219)
38 (965) 704 (2,664) 38 (965) 611 (2,313)
39 (991) 726 (2,747) 39 (991) 632 (2,391)
40 (1,016) 747 (2,826) 40 (1,016) 654 (2,476)
41 (1,041) 767 (2,903) 41 (1,041) 674 (2,550)
42 (1,067) 786 (2,977) 42 (1,067) 695 (2,631)
43 (1,092) 805 (3,047) 43 (1,092) 717 (2,715)
44 (1,118) 823 (3,115) 44 (1,118) 739 (2,796)
45 (1,143) 840 (3,180) 45 (1,143) 758 (2,870)
46 (1,168) 855 Max Fill (3,238) 46 (1,168) 779 (2,950)
47 (1,194) 800 (3,027)
48 (1,219) 819 (3,100)
49 (1,245) 841 (3,183)
50 (1,270) 859 (3,253)
51 (1,295) 877 (3,322)
52 (1,321) 895 (3,387)
53 (1,346) 911 (3,447)
54 (1,372) 924 (3,499)
55 (1,397) 940 (3,558)
56 (1,422) 954 (3,612)
56 (1,448) 968 (3,663)
58 (1,473) 980 Max Fill (3,710)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 4 (13) 5 (127) 4 (17)
6 (152) 10 (38) 6 (152) 13 (48)
7 (178) 19 (72) 7 (178) 23 (85)
8 (203) 29 (110) 8 (203) 35 (132)
9 (229) 41 (157) 9 (229) 49 (185)
10 (254) 55 (207) 10 (254) 63 (240)
11 (279) 69 (262) 11 (279) 80 (303)
12 (305) 85 (322) 12 (305) 98 (371)
13 (330) 101 (381) 13 (330) 117 (443)
14 (356) 118 (448) 14 (356) 137 (520)
15 (381) 136 (516) 15 (381) 158 (600)
16 (406) 155 (588) 16 (406) 180 (683)
17 (432) 175 (663) 17 (432) 203 (769)
18 (457) 196 (741) 18 (457) 227 (859)
19 (483) 217 (821) 19 (483) 251 (951)
20 (508) 240 (907) 20 (508) 276 (1,045)
21 (533) 261 (987) 21 (533) 302 (1,142)
22 (559) 283 (1,070) 22 (559) 326 (1,234)
23 (584) 306 (1,156) 23 (584) 353 (1,335)
24 (610) 330 (1,248) 24 (610) 380 (1,437)
25 (635) 354 (1,342) 25 (635) 407 (1,540)
26 (660) 379 (1,434) 26 (660) 435 (1,645)
27 (686) 404 (1,527) 27 (686) 463 (1,752)
28 (711) 427 (1,617) 28 (711) 491 (1,859)
29 (737) 452 (1,711) 29 (737) 522 (1,977)
30 (762) 477 (1,807) 30 (762) 549 (2,078)
31 (787) 503 (1,904) 31 (787) 578 (2,188)
32 (813) 529 (2,001) 32 (813) 607 (2,300)
33 (838) 553 (2,092) 33 (838) 635 (2,404)
34 (864) 579 (2,190) 34 (864) 662 (2,505)
35 (889) 604 (2,287) 35 (889) 694 (2,626)
36 (914) 630 (2,385) 36 (914) 723 (2,736)
37 (940) 654 (2,477) 37 (940) 749 (2,837)
38 (965) 682 (2,580) 38 (965) 778 (2,945)
39 (991) 705 (2,668) 39 (991) 807 (3,054)
40 (1,016) 730 (2,763) 40 (1,016) 835 (3,161)
41 (1,041) 752 (2,846) 41 (1,041) 863 (3,267)
42 (1,067) 776 (2,937) 42 (1,067) 891 (3,372)
43 (1,092) 801 (3,031) 43 (1,092) 918 (3,476)
44 (1,118) 824 (3,121) 44 (1,118) 944 (3,572)
45 (1,143) 846 (3,204) 45 (1,143) 970 (3,673)
46 (1,168) 870 (3,292) 46 (1,168) 996 (3,772)
47 (1,194) 892 (3,378) 47 (1,194) 1,022 (3,869)
48 (1,219) 914 (3,459) 48 (1,219) 1,047 (3,963)
49 (1,245) 938 (3,551) 49 (1,245) 1,071 (4,056)
50 (1,270) 959 (3,630) 50 (1,270) 1,095 (4,145)
51 (1,295) 979 (3,706) 51 (1,295) 1,118 (4,232)
52 (1,321) 998 (3,779) 52 (1,321) 1,141 (4,321)
53 (1,346) 1,016 (3,846) 53 (1,346) 1,161 (4,396)
54 (1,372) 1,032 (3,906) 54 (1,372) 1,182 (4,473)
55 (1,397) 1,049 (3,971) 55 (1,397) 1,201 (4,546)
56 (1,422) 1,065 (4,032) 56 (1,422) 1,218 (4,610)
57 (1,448) 1,080 (4,089) 57 (1,448) 1,235 (4,675)
58 (1,473) 1,094 Max Fill (4,142) 58 (1,473) 1,251 Max Fill (4,734)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (0)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (0)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 5 (20) 5 (127) 4 (15)
6 (152) 15 (57) 6 (152) 11 (43)
7 (178) 27 (102) 7 (178) 21 (78)
8 (203) 41 (157) 8 (203) 32 (121)
9 (229) 58 (220) 9 (229) 45 (170)
10 (254) 75 (285) 10 (254) 60 (225)
11 (279) 95 (360) 11 (279) 75 (285)
12 (305) 116 (440) 12 (305) 92 (349)
13 (330) 139 (525) 13 (330) 112 (424)
14 (356) 163 (615) 14 (356) 131 (497)
15 (381) 187 (709) 15 (381) 151 (573)
16 (406) 213 (807) 16 (406) 173 (654)
17 (432) 240 (909) 17 (432) 195 (737)
18 (457) 268 (1,014) 18 (457) 218 (824)
19 (483) 296 (1,121) 19 (483) 242 (914)
20 (508) 325 (1,232) 20 (508) 266 (1,007)
21 (533) 355 (1,345) 21 (533) 292 (1,104)
22 (559) 384 (1,454) 22 (559) 317 (1,201)
23 (584) 415 (1,572) 23 (584) 344 (1,302)
24 (610) 447 (1,691) 24 (610) 371 (1,404)
25 (635) 479 (1,812) 25 (635) 398 (1,508)
26 (660) 511 (1,935) 26 (660) 426 (1,614)
27 (686) 544 (2,059) 27 (686) 455 (1,721)
28 (711) 577 (2,185) 28 (711) 483 (1,830)
29 (737) 613 (2,321) 29 (737) 513 (1,941)
30 (762) 645 (2,440) 30 (762) 544 (2,061)
31 (787) 679 (2,569) 31 (787) 574 (2,174)
32 (813) 713 (2,699) 32 (813) 605 (2,288)
33 (838) 745 (2,821) 33 (838) 635 (2,404)
34 (864) 776 (2,938) 34 (864) 666 (2,521)
35 (889) 814 (3,080) 35 (889) 695 (2,633)
36 (914) 848 (3,208) 36 (914) 727 (2,751)
37 (940) 879 (3,327) 37 (940) 758 (2,869)
38 (965) 913 (3,454) 38 (965) 789 (2,988)
39 (991) 946 (3,581) 39 (991) 822 (3,113)
40 (1,016) 979 (3,706) 40 (1,016) 854 (3,232)
41 (1,041) 1,012 (3,830) 41 (1,041) 882 (3,341)
42 (1,067) 1,044 (3,953) 42 (1,067) 914 (3,458)
43 (1,092) 1,076 (4,075) 43 (1,092) 945 (3,576)
44 (1,118) 1,106 (4,187) 44 (1,118) 976 (3,693)
45 (1,143) 1,137 (4,305) 45 (1,143) 1,006 (3,809)
46 (1,168) 1,168 (4,421) 46 (1,168) 1,037 (3,925)
47 (1,194) 1,198 (4,535) 47 (1,194) 1,068 (4,043)
48 (1,219) 1,227 (4,646) 48 (1,219) 1,098 (4,157)
49 (1,245) 1,256 (4,754) 49 (1,245) 1,128 (4,270)
50 (1,270) 1,284 (4,859) 50 (1,270) 1,158 (4,382)
51 (1,295) 1,311 (4,961) 51 (1,295) 1,187 (4,493)
52 (1,321) 1,338 (5,064) 52 (1,321) 1,216 (4,602)
53 (1,346) 1,362 (5,154) 53 (1,346) 1,244 (4,710)
54 (1,372) 1,385 (5,244) 54 (1,372) 1,272 (4,816)
55 (1,397) 1,408 (5,330) 55 (1,397) 1,300 (4,921)
56 (1,422) 1,428 (5,406) 56 (1,422) 1,328 (5,028)
57 (1,448) 1,448 (5,482) 57 (1,448) 1,355 (5,129)
58 (1,473) 1,467 Max Fill (5,552) 58 (1,473) 1,381 (5,227)
59 (1,499) 1,406 (5,322)
60 (1,524) 1,431 (5,415)
61 (1,549) 1,455 (5,506)
62 (1,575) 1,478 (5,593)
63 (1,600) 1,500 (5,678)
64 (1,626) 1,522 (5,760)
65 (1,651) 1,542 (5,838)
66 (1,676) 1,562 (5,911)
67 (1,702) 1,580 (5,981)
68 (1,727) 1,597 (6,047)
69 (1,753) 1,613 Max Fill (6,107)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (0) 2 (51) 0 (1)
3 (76) 0 (0) 3 (76) 0 (1)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 5 (18) 5 (127) 6 (23)
6 (152) 13 (49) 6 (152) 16 (61)
7 (178) 24 (90) 7 (178) 29 (111)
8 (203) 37 (140) 8 (203) 45 (170)
9 (229) 52 (196) 9 (229) 63 (238)
10 (254) 69 (259) 10 (254) 83 (315)
11 (279) 87 (328) 11 (279) 103 (389)
12 (305) 106 (401) 12 (305) 126 (477)
13 (330) 128 (485) 13 (330) 151 (571)
14 (356) 150 (569) 14 (356) 177 (669)
15 (381) 173 (656) 15 (381) 204 (773)
16 (406) 198 (748) 16 (406) 233 (882)
17 (432) 223 (843) 17 (432) 263 (994)
18 (457) 249 (942) 18 (457) 294 (1,111)
19 (483) 276 (1,044) 19 (483) 325 (1,232)
20 (508) 304 (1,149) 20 (508) 358 (1,356)
21 (533) 331 (1,254) 21 (533) 392 (1,483)
22 (559) 359 (1,359) 22 (559) 424 (1,605)
23 (584) 387 (1,464) 23 (584) 459 (1,738)
24 (610) 415 (1,569) 24 (610) 494 (1,870)
25 (635) 442 (1,674) 25 (635) 532 (2,013)
26 (660) 470 (1,779) 26 (660) 569 (2,154)
27 (686) 498 (1,884) 27 (686) 607 (2,297)
28 (711) 526 (1,989) 28 (711) 645 (2,442)
29 (737) 553 (2,094) 29 (737) 686 (2,597)
30 (762) 581 (2,199) 30 (762) 723 (2,738)
31 (787) 609 (2,304) 31 (787) 763 (2,888)
32 (813) 684 (2,591) 32 (813) 803 (3,039)
33 (838) 727 (2,753) 33 (838) 840 (3,181)
34 (864) 788 (2,985) 34 (864) 881 (3,335)
35 (889) 824 (3,118) 35 (889) 922 (3,490)
36 (914) 859 (3,252) 36 (914) 963 (3,646)
37 (940) 894 (3,386) 37 (940) 1,004 (3,802)
38 (965) 932 (3,527) 38 (965) 1,046 (3,960)
39 (991) 967 (3,661) 39 (991) 1,088 (4,118)
40 (1,016) 1,002 (3,794) 40 (1,016) 1,130 (4,276)
41 (1,041) 1,035 (3,918) 41 (1,041) 1,171 (4,434)
42 (1,067) 1,070 (4,051) 42 (1,067) 1,213 (4,591)
43 (1,092) 1,105 (4,183) 43 (1,092) 1,254 (4,749)
44 (1,118) 1,140 (4,314) 44 (1,118) 1,293 (4,894)
45 (1,143) 1,174 (4,445) 45 (1,143) 1,332 (5,040)
46 (1,168) 1,209 (4,577) 46 (1,168) 1,372 (5,195)
47 (1,194) 1,243 (4,706) 47 (1,194) 1,413 (5,348)
48 (1,219) 1,277 (4,834) 48 (1,219) 1,453 (5,499)
49 (1,245) 1,310 (4,960) 49 (1,245) 1,495 (5,660)
50 (1,270) 1,343 (5,085) 50 (1,270) 1,533 (5,802)
51 (1,295) 1,376 (5,209) 51 (1,295) 1,572 (5,951)
52 (1,321) 1,408 (5,331) 52 (1,321) 1,609 (6,089)
53 (1,346) 1,440 (5,451) 53 (1,346) 1,649 (6,242)
54 (1,372) 1,471 (5,569) 54 (1,372) 1,687 (6,385)
55 (1,397) 1,503 (5,691) 55 (1,397) 1,724 (6,526)
56 (1,422) 1,534 (5,805) 56 (1,422) 1,758 (6,655)
57 (1,448) 1,563 (5,916) 57 (1,448) 1,794 (6,790)
58 (1,473) 1,592 (6,024) 58 (1,473) 1,829 (6,924)
59 (1,499) 1,619 (6,130) 59 (1,499) 1,863 (7,054)
60 (1,524) 1,647 (6,233) 60 (1,524) 1,897 (7,181)
61 (1,549) 1,673 (6,332) 61 (1,549) 1,930 (7,304)
62 (1,575) 1,698 (6,428) 62 (1,575) 1,961 (7,425)
63 (1,600) 1,723 (6,522) 63 (1,600) 1,992 (7,541)
64 (1,626) 1,746 (6,610) 64 (1,626) 2,022 (7,653)
65 (1,651) 1,768 (6,694) 65 (1,651) 2,050 (7,761)
66 (1,676) 1,789 (6,774) 66 (1,676) 2,077 (7,864)
67 (1,702) 1,809 (6,848) 67 (1,702) 2,102 (7,955)
68 (1,727) 1,828 Max Fill (6,918) 68 (1,727) 2,126 (8,048)
69 (1,753) 2,149 Max Fill (8,135)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (1) 2 (51) 0 (1)
3 (76) 0 (1) 3 (76) 0 (1)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 7 (25) 5 (127) 7 (27)
6 (152) 17 (66) 6 (152) 19 (73)
7 (178) 32 (119) 7 (178) 35 (132)
8 (203) 48 (184) 8 (203) 54 (203)
9 (229) 68 (257) 9 (229) 75 (283)
10 (254) 90 (339) 10 (254) 99 (373)
11 (279) 111 (419) 11 (279) 122 (462)
12 (305) 136 (513) 12 (305) 149 (566)
13 (330) 162 (614) 13 (330) 179 (676)
14 (356) 190 (720) 14 (356) 209 (793)
15 (381) 220 (831) 15 (381) 242 (915)
16 (406) 250 (947) 16 (406) 275 (1,042)
17 (432) 282 (1,068) 17 (432) 310 (1,175)
18 (457) 315 (1,193) 18 (457) 347 (1,312)
19 (483) 349 (1,322) 19 (483) 384 (1,454)
20 (508) 384 (1,455) 20 (508) 422 (1,599)
21 (533) 421 (1,592) 21 (533) 462 (1,749)
22 (559) 455 (1,722) 22 (559) 499 (1,891)
23 (584) 492 (1,864) 23 (584) 541 (2,047)
24 (610) 530 (2,005) 24 (610) 581 (2,201)
25 (635) 570 (2,158) 25 (635) 626 (2,368)
26 (660) 610 (2,309) 26 (660) 669 (2,533)
27 (686) 650 (2,462) 27 (686) 713 (2,700)
28 (711) 691 (2,617) 28 (711) 758 (2,870)
29 (737) 735 (2,783) 29 (737) 806 (3,052)
30 (762) 775 (2,933) 30 (762) 849 (3,215)
31 (787) 817 (3,094) 31 (787) 896 (3,391)
32 (813) 860 (3,256) 32 (813) 942 (3,568)
33 (838) 900 (3,407) 33 (838) 986 (3,733)
34 (864) 943 (3,571) 34 (864) 1,034 (3,913)
35 (889) 987 (3,736) 35 (889) 1,081 (4,093)
36 (914) 1,031 (3,903) 36 (914) 1,129 (4,275)
37 (940) 1,075 (4,070) 37 (940) 1,178 (4,457)
38 (965) 1,120 (4,238) 38 (965) 1,226 (4,641)
39 (991) 1,164 (4,407) 39 (991) 1,275 (4,825)
40 (1,016) 1,209 (4,576) 40 (1,016) 1,323 (5,009)
41 (1,041) 1,253 (4,744) 41 (1,041) 1,372 (5,193)
42 (1,067) 1,298 (4,913) 42 (1,067) 1,420 (5,377)
43 (1,092) 1,342 (5,081) 43 (1,092) 1,469 (5,560)
44 (1,118) 1,383 (5,236) 44 (1,118) 1,514 (5,729)
45 (1,143) 1,425 (5,393) 45 (1,143) 1,559 (5,902)
46 (1,168) 1,468 (5,558) 46 (1,168) 1,607 (6,082)
47 (1,194) 1,512 (5,722) 47 (1,194) 1,654 (6,261)
48 (1,219) 1,554 (5,883) 48 (1,219) 1,701 (6,437)
49 (1,245) 1,599 (6,055) 49 (1,245) 1,750 (6,624)
50 (1,270) 1,640 (6,207) 50 (1,270) 1,794 (6,791)
51 (1,295) 1,682 (6,366) 51 (1,295) 1,840 (6,965)
52 (1,321) 1,721 (6,513) 52 (1,321) 1,882 (7,126)
53 (1,346) 1,764 (6,677) 53 (1,346) 1,930 (7,305)
54 (1,372) 1,804 (6,830) 54 (1,372) 1,974 (7,472)
55 (1,397) 1,844 (6,980) 55 (1,397) 2,017 (7,637)
56 (1,422) 1,880 (7,118) 56 (1,422) 2,057 (7,787)
57 (1,448) 1,919 (7,263) 57 (1,448) 2,099 (7,946)
58 (1,473) 1,956 (7,406) 58 (1,473) 2,140 (8,102)
59 (1,499) 1,993 (7,545) 59 (1,499) 2,181 (8,255)
60 (1,524) 2,029 (7,681) 60 (1,524) 2,220 (8,404)
61 (1,549) 2,064 (7,813) 61 (1,549) 2,258 (8,549)
62 (1,575) 2,098 (7,942) 62 (1,575) 2,296 (8,690)
63 (1,600) 2,131 (8,067) 63 (1,600) 2,332 (8,826)
64 (1,626) 2,163 (8,187) 64 (1,626) 2,366 (8,958)
65 (1,651) 2,193 (8,302) 65 (1,651) 2,400 (9,085)
66 (1,676) 2,222 (8,413) 66 (1,676) 2,432 (9,206)
67 (1,702) 2,248 (8,511) 67 (1,702) 2,460 (9,314)
68 (1,727) 2,275 (8,611) 68 (1,727) 2,489 (9,424)
69 (1,753) 2,300 Max Fill (8,705) 69 (1,753) 2,517 Max Fill (9,527)
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Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank Liquid Level Gauge Depth Volume Bladder Tank
in. (mm) gal (L) in. (mm) gal (L)
2 (51) 0 (1) 2 (51) 0 (1)
3 (76) 0 (1) 3 (76) 0 (1)
4 (102) 0 (1) 4 (102) 0 (1)
5 (127) 8 (29) 5 (127) 8 (32)
6 (152) 21 (79) 6 (152) 23 (86)
7 (178) 38 (143) 7 (178) 41 (156)
8 (203) 58 (220) 8 (203) 63 (239)
9 (229) 81 (308) 9 (229) 88 (334)
10 (254) 107 (405) 10 (254) 116 (439)
11 (279) 133 (502) 11 (279) 144 (545)
12 (305) 162 (614) 12 (305) 176 (667)
13 (330) 194 (734) 13 (330) 210 (796)
14 (356) 227 (860) 14 (356) 246 (933)
15 (381) 262 (992) 15 (381) 284 (1,076)
16 (406) 299 (1,130) 16 (406) 324 (1,225)
17 (432) 336 (1,273) 17 (432) 365 (1,380)
18 (457) 376 (1,422) 18 (457) 407 (1,540)
19 (483) 416 (1,575) 19 (483) 451 (1,706)
20 (508) 458 (1,732) 20 (508) 495 (1,876)
21 (533) 500 (1,893) 21 (533) 542 (2,050)
22 (559) 541 (2,047) 22 (559) 585 (2,216)
23 (584) 585 (2,215) 23 (584) 633 (2,398)
24 (610) 629 (2,381) 24 (610) 681 (2,577)
25 (635) 677 (2,562) 25 (635) 732 (2,772)
26 (660) 724 (2,740) 26 (660) 783 (2,964)
27 (686) 772 (2,921) 27 (686) 835 (3,159)
28 (711) 820 (3,104) 28 (711) 887 (3,356)
29 (737) 872 (3,300) 29 (737) 943 (3,568)
30 (762) 918 (3,476) 30 (762) 993 (3,758)
31 (787) 968 (3,665) 31 (787) 1,047 (3,962)
32 (813) 1,019 (3,856) 32 (813) 1,101 (4,168)
33 (838) 1,066 (4,034) 33 (838) 1,152 (4,360)
34 (864) 1,117 (4,228) 34 (864) 1,207 (4,569)
35 (889) 1,168 (4,422) 35 (889) 1,262 (4,779)
36 (914) 1,220 (4,618) 36 (914) 1,318 (4,990)
37 (940) 1,272 (4,815) 37 (940) 1,374 (5,202)
38 (965) 1,324 (5,013) 38 (965) 1,431 (5,415)
39 (991) 1,377 (5,211) 39 (991) 1,487 (5,629)
40 (1,016) 1,429 (5,409) 40 (1,016) 1,543 (5,842)
41 (1,041) 1,481 (5,607) 41 (1,041) 1,600 (6,056)
42 (1,067) 1,534 (5,805) 42 (1,067) 1,656 (6,269)
43 (1,092) 1,586 (6,003) 43 (1,092) 1,712 (6,482)
44 (1,118) 1,634 (6,185) 44 (1,118) 1,764 (6,679)
45 (1,143) 1,683 (6,372) 45 (1,143) 1,818 (6,881)
46 (1,168) 1,735 (6,566) 46 (1,168) 1,873 (7,090)
47 (1,194) 1,786 (6,759) 47 (1,194) 1,928 (7,299)
48 (1,219) 1,836 (6,949) 48 (1,219) 1,982 (7,503)
49 (1,245) 1,889 (7,150) 49 (1,245) 2,039 (7,719)
50 (1,270) 1,937 (7,331) 50 (1,270) 2,091 (7,915)
51 (1,295) 1,986 (7,517) 51 (1,295) 2,144 (8,117)
52 (1,321) 2,032 (7,691) 52 (1,321) 2,194 (8,304)
53 (1,346) 2,083 (7,885) 53 (1,346) 2,249 (8,513)
54 (1,372) 2,131 (8,065) 54 (1,372) 2,300 (8,708)
55 (1,397) 2,178 (8,243) 55 (1,397) 2,351 (8,899)
56 (1,422) 2,220 (8,405) 56 (1,422) 2,397 (9,074)
57 (1,448) 2,266 (8,577) 57 (1,448) 2,446 (9,260)
58 (1,473) 2,310 (8,745) 58 (1,473) 2,494 (9,441)
59 (1,499) 2,354 (8,910) 59 (1,499) 2,541 (9,619)
60 (1,524) 2,396 (9,071) 60 (1,524) 2,587 (9,793)
61 (1,549) 2,438 (9,227) 61 (1,549) 2,632 (9,962)
62 (1,575) 2,478 (9,380) 62 (1,575) 2,675 (10,127)
63 (1,600) 2,517 (9,527) 63 (1,600) 2,717 (10,287)
64 (1,626) 2,554 (9,670) 64 (1,626) 2,758 (10,441)
65 (1,651) 2,591 (9,807) 65 (1,651) 2,797 (10,589)
66 (1,676) 2,625 (9,938) 66 (1,676) 2,835 (10,732)
67 (1,702) 2,656 (10,055) 67 (1,702) 2,868 (10,858)
68 (1,727) 2,688 (10,174) 68 (1,727) 2,902 (10,987)
69 (1,753) 2,717 Max Fill (10,286) 69 (1,753) 2,934 Max Fill (11,108)
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FOAM SOLUTION CONCENTRATION DETERMINATION Using the graph paper, plot the meter reading on the X axis
REFRACTIVE INDEX OR CONDUCTIVITY and the percent concentrate reading on the Y axis. This plotted
This test is used to determine the percent concentrate of a curve will serve as the known baseline for the proportioning
foam concentrate in the water being used to generate foam. It test. Meters may have different scales and the plotted reso-
is typically used as a means to determine the accuracy of the lution should be as large as possible with the complete range
system’s proportioning equipment. of the calibration solutions known. The scale you set must be
linear.
This method is based upon comparing foam solution test
sample to pre-measured solutions (Calibration Standard) Collect foam solution sample(s) from the proportioning system,
that are plotted on a baseline graph of percent concentration using care to ensure that each sample is taken at an adequate
versus instrument reading. distance downstream from the proportioner being tested.
(Usually any place downstream of the first change in direction
A hand-held refractometer is used to measure the refractive is adequate if samples are taken in the riser room.) Stabilize
index of the foam solution sample. Scales on refractometers a water flow through your discharge device within the known
vary, but what is actually being used to determine concentra- acceptable range for the proportioner and open the concen-
tion is a change in reading from one pre-measured solution to trate control valve. Take the sample 60 seconds after foam
another (Calibration Standards “Curve” vs. Discharge Samples appears from the test connection. Longer solution or concen-
“Reading”). The philosophy applies when using a conductiv- trate piping runs and larger volume solution piping may require
ity meter which is measuring the changes in the solution’s an extended run time to achieve stable proportioning. Take
conductivity. (Refer to Proportioning Test Instruments Data meter readings of the sample(s) and compare readings to the
Sheet, F-2007003, for more detailed information about the plotted curve to determine the percentage for each sample.
specific meters.).
Per NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-
A base curve is prepared by using the following apparatus: Expansion Foam, acceptable ranges of proportioning systems
1. Four 500 ml or larger plastic bottles with leak-resistant are not less than the rated concentration and not more than
screw caps 30% above the rated concentration or one percentage point
above the rated concentration, whichever is less. For example,
2. One 30 ml (30 cc) measuring syringe
the acceptable range for a 3% concentrate is from 3% to 3.9%.
3. One 500 ml graduated cylinder
Note: There is some variability dependent on the accuracy of
4. Four or more eye droppers the meter, the accuracy to which the calibration samples were
5. One Test Meter – Model PA 202, 10419, 1500-32 made, and if temperatures between calibration standards and
discharge samples have not normalized. Conductivity is espe-
6. Graph paper
cially susceptible to reading fluctuation, thus the sample should
7. Ruler or straight edge be continuously stirred until a stabilized reading can be esti-
Using water and foam concentrate from the system to be mated. Care should be taken to not bump the sides or bottom
tested, make up three 500 ml calibration standard solutions. of the sample container or contaminate the sample with salts
For a 6% concentrate, typically a 4%, 6% and 8% samples; for or solids. The conductivity of water stored in or for systems
a 3% concentrate, typically a 2%, 3% and 4% samples; and for can vary throughout a discharge which may affect results.
a 1% concentrate, typically a 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% samples are Conductivity should not be used for sea, salt, or brackish water
made. supplies. Although conductivity can be the most accurate
means of measuring foam solution in clean water supplies
Label bottles with percent sample calibration solution that will under ideal conditions, the refractive index method is best for
be utilized, i.e. 2%, 3% and 4% for a 3% concentrate. As an most real world testing.
example, for the 2% calibration solution sample, measure
490 ml of system water in the graduate cylinder, then pour If discharge samples are sent to the Tyco Fire Protection
into the bottle labeled 2%. Then with the measuring syringe, Products Test Lab for analysis, they should be packaged per
transfer 10 ml (10 cc) of the concentrate into the labeled bottle. the instructions with the Test Kit and sent in for immediate
Secure the cap on the bottle and shake to thoroughly mix the processing. Largely dependent on water quality and the type
solution. Repeat for the 3% calibration sample (485 ml water of concentrate used, foam solutions may start to biodegrade
and 15 ml concentrate) and for the 4% calibration sample in a short period of time which can affect results (possibly as
(480 ml water and 20 ml concentrate). Reducing sample little as three to five days with nutrient-rich water and deter-
sizes will decrease accuracy relative to the measurement gent-based foam concentrates).
instrument. After thoroughly mixing the foam sample, a meter The following graph is an example of a typical refractive index
reading is taken of each percentage foam solution sample. It calibration curve used to determine proportioning rate. It is
is important that temperatures between discharge samples critical for accurate results that this curve be linear. Results
and calibration standards have normalized with tempera- may vary depending on the concentrate type, concentrate
tures above 50 °F (10 °C) working best. Each instrument has lot number, and site water supply so it is critical that a new
specific instructions for its correct operation. curve be developed on each date that a proportioning test is
required.
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% Concentrate
% Concentrate
1.5 4.0
3.0
1.0
2.0
0.5 1.0
0.0 0.0
1.3340
1.3342
1.3344
1.3346
1.3348
1.3350
1.3352
1.3354
1.3330
1.3332
1.3334
1.3336
1.3338
Refractive Index Refractive Index
% Concentrate
% Concentrate
4.0 4.0
3.0 3.0
2.0 2.0
1.0 1.0
0.0 0.0 1.3332
1.3334
1.3336
1.3338
1.3340
1.3342
1.3344
1.3331
1.3332
1.3333
1.3334
1.3335
1.3336
1.3337
4.0 4.0
3.0 3.0
2.0 2.0
1.0 1.0
0.0 0.0
1.3340
1.3342
1.3344
1.3334
1.3336
1.3338
1.3340
1.3342
1.3344
1.3346
2% JET-X
5.0
% Concentrate
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.3334
1.3336
1.3338
1.3340
1.3342
1.3344
1.3346
Refractive Index
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FOAM CONCENTRATE
WATER
PRE-MIX #1 —
PRE-MIX #2 —
PRE-MIX #3 —
CALIBRATION CURVE
PERCENT FOAM SOLUTION
METER READING
SYSTEM DISCHARGE SAMPLE METER READING PERCENT FOAM SOLUTION
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TABLE 1
2
37 Common Bladder Tank Parts
18. Reducing Bushing –
19. Tee – 2 in. NPT, –
BR 125 psi (8.6 bar)
20. Adapter Nipple 442456
32 2 Sch. 40 x 4, BR TOE x GOE
30
33
3 3 21. Visual Seal 25940
36 13 15 14 28
1 3
13 25. Nameplate – Valve, 68777
15 2
15
Drain/Fill, Bladder
14 2 14 12 26. Bracket Nameplate Water Drain 68779
21
13 31
12
27. Valve – Ball Threaded, 68783
7 6 16 27 26 21
25 1 1/2 in. Brass
28. Screw – 1/4-20 x 1/4 in. –
21 1 2 10 4 1 11 23 002554a Round Head
29. Valve – Liquid Relief 1 in. x 1 12 in. 405114
Item 175 psi (12.1 bar)
No. Description Part No. 30. Adapter – 2 Sch. 40, 444996
Bill of Material of Common Parts PVC, MNPT x Slip
1. Ball Valve – 1 in. 68338 31. Nameplate – Isolation Valve, 1 in. 444750
2. Pipe Nipple – 1 in. – 32. Pipe – 1 Sch. 40, 45 LG 444995
PVC, Clear
3. Hex Nut 3/8-16 –
33. Threaded Rod – –
4. Nipple – 1 in. x 5 in. – 3/8 in. Dia x 2 1/2 in. LG, SS
5. 2 in. Nipple x 2 1/2 in. – 34. Cap – 1 Sch. 40 PVC, Slip 444997
6. Elbow – 90 Degrees 1 1/2 in. – 36. Clamp – Extension Split, 445005
NPT 125# Pipe Size 1
7. Nipple – 1 1/2 in. – 37. Bladder Tank See
Sch. 40 2 1/12 in. LG, BR Table 2
8. Nameplate – Valve, 68826
Vent, Tank Shell Nameplates and Manual
9. Nameplate – Valve, 68335 – ANSUL Agent Nameplate 443310
Vent/Fill, Bladder – Installation, Filling, Maintenance, 446213
10. Tee – 1 in. Brass, NPT – Field Inspection Manual, and
11. 1 in. Pipe x 16 in. LG, Brass TBE – Measurement Guide
12. Screw – #10-24 x 1/4 in. – – Decal, 15 in. x 9 in. 442961
Round Head (381 mm x 229 mm)
13. Ring Pin 598 – Decal, 20 in. x 12 in. 438812
(508 mm x 305 mm)
14. Chain, Brass, Type 1 Safety Chain –
– Decal, 30 in. x 18 in. 438813
6 in. Long Minimum
(762 mm x 457 mm)
15. Pop Rivet – 1/8 in. x 1/8 in. –
Aluminum
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TABLE 2
NOTICE
Always consult FM Approval Guide
(www.ApprovalGuide.com) for most up to
date approval status of foam concentrates
and hardware.
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PROPORTIONER
TO DISCHARGE WATER
DEVICES SUPPLY
SWING CHECK
VALVE
SENSING LINE
HYDRAULIC
ACTUATED
BALL VALVE
CONCENTRATE
ISO. VALVE (N.O.)
WATER INLET
VALVE (N.O.)
VERTICAL
BLADDER
TANK
SIGHT GAUGE
VALVE
FIGURE 6-1
009868a
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PROPORTIONER
BLADDER
TANK
PRV
SIGHT GAUGE
(OPTIONAL)
FIGURE 6-2
009869b
Recommended Pipe
Proportioner Fittings and
Size Valve Sizes
in. (mm) in. (mm)
2 (50.8) 1 (25.4)
2 1/2 (63.5) 1 (25.4)
3 (76.2) 1 1/4 (31.8)
4 (101.6) 1 1/2 (63.5)
6 (152.4) 2 (50.8)
8 (203.2) 2 1/2 (63.5)
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FIGURE 6-3
009875a
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PROPORTIONER
SEE NOTE
NUMBER 2
PRV
SIGHT
GAUGE
(OPTIONAL)
BLADDER TANK
FIGURE 6-4
009871b
Recommended Pipe
Proportioner Fittings and
Size Valve Sizes
in. (mm) in. (mm)
2 (50.8) 1 (25.4)
2 1/2 (63.5) 1 (25.4)
3 (76.2) 1 1/4 (31.8)
4 (101.6) 1 1/2 (63.5)
6 (152.4) 2 (50.8)
8 (203.2) 2 1/2 (63.5)
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FLOWMAX CL
PROPORTIONERS
FIGURE 6-5
009872b
Recommended Pipe
Proportioner Fittings and
Size Valve Sizes
in. (mm) in. (mm)
6 (152.4) 3 (76.2)
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SEE NOTE
NUMBER 3
SEE NOTE
NUMBER 8
FLOWMAX CL
VARIABLE RANGE
PROPORTIONER
BLADDER
TANK
SIGHT GAUGE
(OPTIONAL)
FIGURE 6-6
009873b
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SWING CHECK
VALVE (TYP.)
HYDRAULIC ACT.
BALL VALVE (TYP).
6 IN.(152.4 mm)
PROPORTIONER (TYP.)
WATER
SUPPLY FIGURE 6-7
009874a
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Notes (See Figure 6-8) 5. Allowable pipe and valve materials to be used for water
1. It is recommended that the FLOWMAX CL Proportioner is piping to include brass, bronze, stainless, and carbon
located on the supply side of the sprinkler valve to allow steel.
standard sprinkler valve drain trim to be utilized if required. 6. Allowable pipe and valve materials to be used for concen-
2. Discharge device may be sprinkler heads (as shown) trate piping to include brass, bronze, and stainless steel.
or other type device such as monitor nozzles, handline DO NOT USE galvanized material for concentrate piping.
nozzles, or foam chambers as required by system design.
3. The FLOWMAX CL Proportioner(s) can be located up to
35 equivalent feet (10.67 m) of piping and fittings from the
concentrate outlet of the bladder tank (valves as shown on
this drawing are not required to be included in equivalent
length calculation).
4. Test connection for wet pipe systems should be located
at the end of system main for pre-priming purposes.
The valve should be sized for the required flow of the
proportioner. Consideration shall be given to friction
losses beyond the valve for temporary fire hoses used
to discharge into the solution collection area. Methods of
disposal vary – refer to technical bulletin 52 and 60.
FIGURE 6-8
009875a
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VALVE 8
BLADDER
TANK
Recommended Pipe
SIGHT GAUGE
(OPTIONAL)
FIGURE 6-9 Proportioner Fittings and
009876b
Size Valve Sizes
in. (mm) in. (mm)
2 (50.8) 1 (25.4)
2 1/2 (63.5) 1 (25.4)
3 (76.2) 1 1/4 (31.8)
4 (101.6) 1 1/2 (63.5)
6 (152.4) 2 in. (50.8)
8 (203.2) 2 1/2 (63.5)
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NOTES: