VO RTE X AI R S E PAR ATO R S | MO DEL S VA / VA S | File No: 37.

874
Date: september 22, 2016
Supersedes: 37.874
I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Date: december 18, 2007

Sizes: 4" to 6" – Cast Iron

8" to 12" – Fabricated C. Steel

1.0 vessel description npt air outlet

Armstrong va / va s Vortex Air Separators eliminate air quickly

and efficiently from heating/cooling systems. Water enters and inlet
exits through unique tangential connections which promote a
low velocity swirling effect in the centre of the unit. Centrifu-
gal force moves the water to the outer edges of the unit and
a vortex is formed. Entrained air migrates to the eye of the
vortex (lower pressure point) and is evacuated at the top of the
separator. The water exits the unit near the bottom of the unit,
bubble free, protecting the system against the noise, corrosion
outlet
and damage associated with entrained air. blind flg.
va s models are equipped with a stainless steel strainer.

1" npt
(sq. hd. pipe plug)

2.0 construction details 3 .0 steps & procedure

Materials of construction • Visually inspect the air separator for damage, which may
Shell: 4" to 6" models: Cast Iron occur during transit.
8" to 12" models: Fabricated steel • A manual drain can be added to help facilitate purging sedi-
Strainer: Stainless steel mesh (N"× O") ment from the air separator.
Gasket: Non-asbestos • va s models have a strainer that must be removed and
cleaned after 2 4 hours of operation.
Technical data
distance required to remove strainer
Max. working temperature: 375°f ( 19 0°c)
size distance inch (mm)
Max. working pressure: 4" to 6" models: 160 psi (1103 kPa)
vas 4 16 (406)
8" to 12" models: 165 psi (1140 kPa)
vas 5 19 (483)
Connection type: 150# Flanged ansi (rfso)
vas 6 22 (558)
vas 8 26 (660)
vas 10 29 (737)
vas 12 36 (914)
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