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Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below
the conditions quoted.In the interests of development and
improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the
specification. Copyright 2005
ISO 9001
Cert. No. LRQ 0963008
TI-P019-02ST Issue 6
VB14 and VB21Vacuum Breakers
DescriptionThe VB14 is a small purpose designed vacuum breaker
for generalpurpose applications on condensing vapour (steam) or
liquid systems.
CertificationThis product is available with material
certification to EN 10204 2.2for body and cap as standard.
Sizes and pipe connections" (system connection) screwed BSP or
NPT.1" (air inlet connection) screwed BSP or NPT.
Pressure/temperature limits
VB14
Dimensions/weight (approximate) in mm and kgSize A B (A/F) C Kv
Weight
" 55 34 34 0.52 0.35
Safety information, installation and maintenanceFor full details
see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions(IM-P019-05)
supplied with the product.
Installation note:The VB14 vacuum breaker must be installed in a
vertical positionwith the system connection at the bottom. On steam
systems, thevacuum breaker should be installed at the highest point
in thesystem where it will not be flooded with condensate.
MaterialsNo. Part Material
1 Cap Brass CU ZN 39 PB2
2 Valve Stainless steel Z 100 CD 17
3 Valve seat Stainless steel Z15 CN 16 02
4 Body Brass CU ZN 39 PB2
5 Gasket Stainless steel AISI 304
Capacity Dp required to open vacuum breaker 4.6 mm Hg
How to orderExample: 1 off Spirax Sarco " VB14 vacuum breaker
havingscrewed BSP connections.
1
2
5
3
4
25 30 40 50 100 200 300 400 5000.5
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0.7
0.8
0.9
1
2
3
Flow
dm
3
/s
Dp (mm Hg)
Body design conditions PN16PMA Maximum allowable pressure 16 bar
g @ 180C
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 260C @ 7 bar g
Minimum allowable temperature -196C
PMOMaximum operating pressure
14 bar gfor saturated steam service
TMO Maximum operating temperature 260C @ 7 bar g
Minimum operating temperature 0CNote: For lower operating
temperatures consult Spirax Sarco.
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of 24 bar
g
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150
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260
Temperature
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Pressure bar g
The product must not be used in this region.
Steamsaturationcurve
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VB14 and VB21 Vacuum Breakers TI-P019-02ST Issue 6
VB21DescriptionThe VB21 is a small purpose designed vacuum
breaker for generalpurpose applications on condensing vapour
(steam) or liquid systems.
CertificationThis product is available with material
certification to EN 10204 2.2for body and cap as standard.
Sizes and pipe connections" (system connection) screwed BSP or
NPT.1" (air inlet connection) screwed BSP or NPT.
Pressure/temperature limits
TemperatureC
Pressure bar g
Steamsaturationcurve
The product must not be used in this region.
Dimensions/weight (approximate) in mm and kgSize A B (A/F) C Kv
Weight
" 52 36 36 0.52 0.33
Safety information, installation and maintenanceFor full details
see the Installation and Maintenance Instructions(IM-P019-05)
supplied with the product.
Installation note:The VB21 vacuum breaker must be installed in a
vertical positionwith the system connection at the bottom. On steam
systems, thevacuum breaker should be installed at the highest point
in the
system where it will not be flooded with condensate.
MaterialsNo. Part Material
1 Cap Stainless steel AISI 303
2 Valve Stainless steel AISI 440 C
4 Body Stainless steel AISI 303
5 Gasket Stainless steel AISI 304
Capacity Dp required to open vacuum breaker 4.6 mm Hg
How to orderExample: 1 off Spirax Sarco " VB21 vacuum breaker
having
screwed BSP connections.
1
5
2
4
B
C
B
25 30 40 50 100 200 300 400 500
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
2
3
Flow
dm
3/s
Dp (mm Hg)
Body design conditions PN25
PMA Maximum allowable pressure 25 bar g @ 120C
TMA Maximum allowable temperature 400C @13 bar g
Minimum allowable temperature -48C
PMOMaximum operating pressure
21 bar gfor saturated steam service
TMO Maximum operating temperature 400C @ 13 bar g
Minimum operating temperature 0CNote: For lower operating
temperatures consult Spirax Sarco.
Designed for a maximum cold hydraulic test pressure of 38 bar
g
