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References – Information Location Guide

Use this Reference page to quickly locate information related to product descriptions, specifications, installation, operation, and maintenance, submittals, FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions, installation trouble shooting, policies, warranties, etc..

Flow Design Inc. is a leading provider of products in the flow control/flow regulator category for hydronic balancing using calibrated flow control valves. Products include automatic and manual balancing valves and accessories, modular coil Hook-Up valve and component assembled packages, and hoses, hose accessories and assembled hose and valve kits.

AutoFlow Automatic Balancing Valves — are preferred in variable balancing environments. Upon setting these valves maintain a constant liquid flow rate at the coil terminal unit to achieve consistent heating or cooling throughout a facility.

FlowSet Proportional Manual Balancing Valves — are frequently used in constant speed systems. Proportional balancing strives to have all circuits with pressure drop equal to the index circuit which already has the most loss. When proportional balancing is complete, the design GPM is achieved by trimming the pump impeller or throttling the pump balancing valve.

SmartPak and AccuPak Modular Coil Hook-Up Assembled Packages — feature Automatic and Manual balancing valves and Hook-Up components and accessories. Packages are ready-to-install configurations and virtually eliminate on-site confusion, greatly reduce installation time and save on start-up costs.

VersaFlow Assemblies and Hose Kits — for heat pumps and other terminal equipment are designed and built to ensure the designer, contractor and owner’s confidence in the fire resistance, structural integrity, and leak-proof operation of the VersaFlow Hose.

 
Product and Literature Index
Valves Brass / Small 1/2" - 2 1/2"
AutoFlow Automatic Balancing Valves
ID
Description
Submittal
1/2" - 2" Automatic balancing valve with union, ball valve and two PT ports
1/2" - 2" Automatic balancing valve with union, stainless steel ball valve and two PT ports
1/2" - 3/4" Automatic balancing valve with union, ball valve and two PT ports
1/2" - 3/4" Automatic balancing valve with union, stainless steel ball valve and two PT ports
1/2" - 2 1/2" Automatic balancing valve with two PT ports
Pressure Independent Control Valves
ID
Description
Submittal
1/2" - 2" and 2 1/2" - 5" Pressure independent flow and temperature control valve
1/2" - 5" Differential Pressure Controller for Multiple Circuits within a Branch
Combination Balancing and Control Valve
ID
Description
Submittal
1/2" - 3/4" Small Terminal and Zone valve Control and Shut-off Functions for Small Heating and Cooling Systems
FlowSet Manual Balancing Valves
ID
Description
Submittal
Venturi balancing valves with ball valve, union option and two PT ports, Bodies: A 1/2" - 1", B 1/2" - 1 1/4", and C 1 1/4" - 2"
Venturi balancing valves with stainless steel ball valve, union option and two PT ports, Bodies: A 1/2" - 1", B 1/2" - 1 1/4", and C 1 1/4" - 2"
Hook-Up Assemblies and Components
ID
Description
Submittal
1/2" - 2" Shut-off ball valve with union option
1/2" - 2" Shut-off stainless steel ball valve with union option
1/2" - 3/4" Strainer with ball valve shut-off and union
1/2" - 3/4" Strainer with stainless steel ball valve shut-off and union
1/2" - 2 1/2" Union with port option
1/2" - 2" Y-strainer and ball valve shut-off with union
1/2" - 2" Y-strainer and stainless steel ball valve shut-off with union
1/2" - 2 1/2" Y-strainer
Dielectric Nipple - MPT x MPT
VersaFlow Hoses and Hose Assemblies
ID
Description
Submittal
Self-Balancing Hose Kit 1/2” to 2”
Manual Venturi-Balancing Hose Kit 1/2” to 2”
Manual Balancing Hose Kit 1/2” to 2”
1/2" - 1" Fire-rated stainless Steel Braided Hose
1 1/4" - 2" Fire-rated stainless Steel Braided Hose
Valves Steel / Large 2" - 30"
AutoFlow Automatic Balancing Valves
ID
Description
Submittal
2 1/2" - 14" Automatic balancing valve with two extended P/T ports
16" - 30" Automatic balancing valve with two extended P/T ports
2 1/2" - 14" Grooved-end automatic balancing valve with two extended P/T ports
2" - 8" Automatic balancing valve with butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
3" - 6" Automatic balancing valve with flanged reducer and two extended P/T ports
2 1/2" - 4" Automatic balancing valve assembled to dielectric reducing flange, butterfly shut off and two extended P/T ports
FlowSet Manual Balancing Valves
ID
Description
Submittal
2" - 16" Flanged Venturi balancing valve with butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
2" - 16" Grooved Venturi balancing valve with butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
2" - 16" Weld-end Venturi balancing valve with butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
2" - 8" Extended venturi balancing valve with butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
2" - 8" Extended venturi balancing valve with butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
2 1/2" - 6" Extended venturi balancing valve with reducing inlet flange, butterfly shut-off and two extended P/T ports
2" - 4" Extended venturi balancing valve with reduced inlet dielectric union with butterfly shut-off
VW / VG / VF – 2" - 14" Low loss steel venturi with Welded, Grooved and Flanged ends – two extended P/T ports
Hook-Up Assemblies and Components
ID
Description
Submittal
2" - 14" Butterfly valve
2 1/2" - 4" Cast-iron Y-strainer
2" - 8" 150# raised-face accessory flange holds up to four accessories
2" - 8" 150# raised-face flange grooved end assembly with port options
2" - 12" Grooved Accessory flange adapter with port option
Complete Hook-Up Packages
HU-A
Automatic – Complete Coil Hook-Up Packages
Valve Options
ID
Description
Submittal
Manual air vent
Pressure/Temperature Test Port
 
SuperSeal Pressure/Temperature Test Port
Dual extended PT ports
 
Hose end adapter
 
Hose end drain valve with cap
1/4" Mini-Ball Drain Valve
Plastic bagging for Hook-Up
 
Extended handle
 
Extended PT port
 
Stem Extender
 
Automatic air vent
Memory Stop
 
Butterfly valve memory stop
 
Accessory port for models FA or FG
 
Accessory port for models FA or FG
 
Accessory port for models FA or FG
 
Metal ID tag
 
Plastic ID tag
 
Tap
 
Tap
 
Adapters and Fittings
ID
Description
Submittal
Adapter - Female Sweat x MPT
Bushing - MPT x FPT
Reducing coupling - FPT x FPT
Dielectric Nipple - MPT x MPT (hex)
Standard Nipple - MPT x MPT (hex)
Nipple - MPT X Inverted Flare for Hose
Piping Tee - FPT x FPT x FPT
Adapter - Female Sweat x FPT
Adapter - FPT x MPT
EL
Controls / ATC
ID
Description
Submittal
E2
2-way Erie control valve
E3
3-way Erie control valve
ATC2
ATC by others for reference purposes only
ATC3
ATC by others for reference purposes only
Model Order Designation
Example Layouts
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
AutoFlow Control Valves Models: AB, AC, MC, WB, WG, WR, WS, WT, YR
AutoFLow Dual Hose Meter Kit Operation Instructions
FlowSet Installation, Operation and Instructions
Hose Assemblies Installation Instructions
VersaFlow Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions
General Specifications – Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Specification Guides
AutoFlow Control Valves
Application of High-Flow & Extended-Range Cartridges for AutoFlow 2.5" - 24" Valves
FlowSet Manual Calibrated Balance Valves
SuperSeal P / T Test Ports / Connectors Specifications
Hose Assemblies Specification Guide
Hose Kit Specifications and Kit A Hose Kit Variations
Balancing / Selections Procedures
Brass Model UA - Venturi balancing data: GPM Flow v. DIfferential Pressure
Steel Models VW, VG, VF, AW, AG, AF, EG, EF, ER: Venturi GPM Flow v. DIfferential Pressure - 16 to 775 GPM
FlowSet Balancing Procedure
FlowSet Balancing Report Form
Steel Venturi Selection Procedure
Brochures
AutoFlow Automatic Balancing
Hose Assemblies and Kits
Steel Hook-Up
Application Guide
KTM Pressure Independent Control
Miscellaneous
Standard Condition of Sale
VersaFlow Submittal Form
 
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