Air Elimination & Control

4900 Series Air Separators Standard & High Velocity

Save money and lengthen the life of system pumps, piping, and components with the Taco 4900 Series air and dirt removal separators. The 4900 Series scrubber system is designed and constructed to ASME code, with technology proven in the field, around the world. Built with the quality and dependability thats made Taco famous for its performance and reliability. 4900 Series internal PALL Ring basket assemblies have been developed with safety and ease of maintenance in mind.

Patent# 5, 123, 938

Available with and without removable cover

Taco Catalog #400-1.4 Supersedes: 06/15/07

Effective Date: 09/12/08 Printed in USA

Features & Benefits

Eliminate bubbles and dirt in the system before they cause trouble.
When water is brought into contact with a PALL RING, the stream is deflected in many directions. Microbubbles attach to the ring surface, by coalescence growing large enough to be separated. Large numbers of PALL rings in the 4900 Series yields virtually air-free system water.

Air and dirt trapped in the system can produce major problems such as reduced heat transfer, loss of efficiency, pipe corrosion, pump damage, increased energy consumption, and irritating noise. The highly efficient Taco 4900 Series separator, now with optional removable covers, clears the system of microbubbles, sand, dirt, and rust to save money, energy, and component wear. 4900 Series stainless steel PALL Ring baskets can be removed by one person. Unlike many competitive models each 4900 unit is designed and constructed to the requirements of Section VIII of the ASME code as standard.

European PALL Ring technology. Taco ingenuity.

Removable Cover and Stainless Steel Pall Ring Basket Assembly

The 4900 Series integral PALL ring technology has been proven in countless European installations. PALL rings are used in the processing industry to mix gases with, or separate gases from liquids. The use of PALL rings in hydronic air separation is so unique, its patented. By applying PALL ring technology to air and dirt separation, the 4900 Series will: Remove microbubbles as small as 18 X 10-6m from the system; Remove air which has dissolved in the systems water; Remove air from places where an air vent cannot be installed; Remove and separate solid particles from the flow.

High efficiency cleaning of air and dirt.

PALL ring technology has been used for many years in the processing industry. Tacos application of PALL rings to hydronic air and dirt separation is new to the HVAC industry. While air bubbles are separated by the PALL rings through a process known as coalescence, dirt particles are actually caught and sifted to the bottom of the tank, where they can be removed through a blowdown valve. The 4900 Series provides higher efficiency, with reduced pressure drops, so a somewhat smaller pump may be used for maximum efficiency.
Series 4900-A models clean the system of free air and microbubbles; Series 4900-AD models remove both air AND dirt from the hydronic system. 304 stainless steel screens are provided on the inlet/outlet of each separator to isolate the separators internals from the hydronic system. A flushing cock allows for the cleaning of the PALL rings. A ball valve is provided at the bottom of the unit to permit blowdown of accumulated particles. While construction of both models differs somewhat, the PALL ring operating principle is the same.

Superior air bubble removal

FLAMC 0157

Features and Benefits

The choice is yours.

Delft Hydraulics has tested and certified the 4900 Series superior performance for dirt and micro bubble removal. Choose from the 4900-A Series for air removal only, or the 4900-AD Series for air and dirt removal from any hydronic heating or chilled water

system. Delft Hydraulics 2004 and 2006 test reports for particle separation efficiency (shown below) provide information on the test procedures followed, show test results for particle separation, and offer conclusions and practical implications.

Delft Hydraulics Efficiency Reports

Prepared for:

Taco Inc., Cranston RI

Taco air and dirt separator 4903AD-4

Summary: Efficiency of particle separation

I. Pothof

Report January 2004 Prepared for:

Taco Inc., Cranston RI

E4187.05 Summary

delft hydraulics

Taco air and dirt separator 4903AD-4

Summary: Efficiency of air separation

I. Pothof

Report January 2006

E4187.06 Summary

delft hydraulics

Applications
Air Control and Elimination
Water contains a certain amount of entrained air. If this air comes out of solution, it can increase corrosion rates of metals within the system. In addition, air can form pockets at the top of pipes and heating units. These air pockets can actually restrict or block flow in a hydronic piping system. This is referred to as air locking. The table below shows a solubility curve for air in water. Note that at a fixed pressure, increasing the temperature reduces the amount of air that can be dissolved. For example, at 60 PSIA and 40F, the water can contain just over 10% air by volume. At 60 PSIA and 200F, the percentage decreases to just over 4%. Conversely, at fixed temperature reducing the pressure reduces the amount of air that can be dissolved. For example at 100F and 80 PSIA the water can contain 8% air by volume. At 100F and 20 PSIA the percentage decreases to 2%. The highest temperature in a system is typically on the discharge of boilers and inlet of chillers. Therefore, the general rule of thumb in hydronic systems is that Air separators should be located downstream of boilers (Figure 2) and upstream of chillers (Figure 3). The lowest pressure in a system is typically at the expansion tank, since this is the point of no pressure change and the location of the fill valve. Therefore, the general rule of thumb in hydronic systems is that Air separators should be located at the expansion tank connection to the system.

Boiler and Air Separator Location

FAN COIL

TACO CIRCULATOR

TACO TWIN TEE TACO AIR SEPARATOR

Solubility Curve
18% 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 32 50 75 100 125 150 175 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 200 212 TEMPERATURE (DEGREE F)
NAME: FIGURE 8 LOCATION:

TACO PUMP

TACO MULTI-PURPOSE VALVE

TACO SUCTION DIFFUSER

TACO EXPANSION TANK BOILER

SOLUBILITY OF AIR IN WATER AT STANDARD TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE

Figure 2

Chiller and Air Separator Location

FAN COIL

PSIA

TACO CIRCULATOR

TACO TWIN TEE

Figure 1

TACO AIR SEPARATOR TACO PUMP TACO SUCTION TACO MULTI-PURPOSE DIFFUSER VALVE

The conclusion is that air is least soluble in water at the highest temperature and lowest pressure. Air separators should therefore be located at these points.

TACO EXPANSION TANK

CHILLER

Figure 3

Applications
In addition, as water is heated from the fill temperature to the operating temperature, a great deal of air is released. Therefore, the simple act of bringing the water to operating temperature could lead to corrosion and air pockets, both of which should be avoided. A method of removing this released air from the piping system is therefore required. Enter the air separator. An air separator is a device that removes the air from the circulating fluid. There are several types of air separators in use today. Depending upon the type of expansion tank used in the system, the air separator is part of an Air Control System or an Air Elimination System.

Air Control System

FILL VALVE BACK FLOW PREVENTER TANK FITTING *COLD WATER FILL TACO CIRCULATOR TACO FLO-CHEK TACO PLAIN STEEL EXPANSION TANK

18 TACO AIR SCOOP RELIEF VALVE

BOILER

Figure 4

Air Control Systems

If a conventional (non-bladder) style expansion tank is used, it is desirable to redirect the separated air to the space above the water level in the expansion tank (Figure 4). The dotted line from the air separator (scoop) to the plain steel tank shows the proper connection, with the air piped from the scoop to the expansion tank through a special tank fitting. This fitting directs the air to the top portion of the tank, and discourages air from migrating back into the system (Figure 5), when the system cools on the off cycle. Note that since the air is recycled to provide a cushion in the expansion tank, this system is called an Air Control system.

Note that the circulator is on the supply side of the boiler. This is the proper location, as it results in the highest pressure at the top of the system ( if the circulator was on the return side of the boiler, the boiler pressure drop reduces the pressure at the top.) Having a higher pressure at the top keeps air in solution, and helps prevent problems and air binding.

Tank Fitting
TANK

AIR

WATER

BAFFLE TRAPS AIR AND DIRECTS IT TO THE TOP OF TANK THRU OUTER TUBE

TANK FITTING

Figure 5 5

Applications
Air Elimination Systems
If a Captive Air or Bladder Style expansion tank is used, there is no reason to save the separated air (Figure 6). Therefore, if an air separator (scoop) is used in an air elimination system rather than an air control system, the separator is fitted with an automatic air vent (Tacos Hy-Vent series), which discharges the separated air to the atmosphere. Note that since the air is eliminated through an air vent this system is called an Air Elimination system.
TACO CIRCULATOR TACO FLO-CHEK
NAME: FIGURE #1 LOCATION:

Optimum performance is achieved at line velocities up to 4 ft/sec. However, air scoops have been successfully installed on applications with velocities up to 8 ft/sec. Air scoops are specifically designed for the line size which they are to be installed. These sizes range from 1 inch to 4 inch. Most manufacturers rate their air scoop product lines for 125 psi with a maximum operating temperature of 300F. Air scoops are installed in conjunction with an expansion tank and air vent as shown in figure 7. (See Taco Catalog# 100-7.2 for additional information.)

VENT 18

RELIEF VALVE

TACO AIR SCOOP

TACO HY-VENT TACO AIR SCOOP TACO FLO-CHEK TACO CIRCULATOR

DIAPHRAM TYPE EXPANSION TANK BOILER

TACO PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

TACO DIAPHRAM TYPE EXPANSION TANK

Figure 6

COLD WATER SUPPLY

BOILER

Types of Air Separators

Air Scoop Taco Air scoops are applied in residential and light commercial applications for the removal of free air in water or water/glycol systems. The body of each air scoop provides an increased cross sectional area which lowers velocity within the piping network thereby allowing free air to rise due to buoyant force. To assist with the removal of smaller air bubbles integral baffles are incorporated within most air scoops.

Figure 7

Applications Smaller systems Lower cost Compact installation

Applications
NAME: FIGURE #1 LOCATION:

VorTech Taco VorTech Air Separators are applied in residential and light commercial applications for the removal of free air in water or water/glycol systems. The body of a VorTech features a primary separation chamber where the process of air elimination is controlled and optimized. The body of each VorTech is specially designed to direct the flow of the system fluid tangentially exiting at the bottom of the chamber. To assist with the removal of larger air pockets each VorTech incorporates a 300 series stainless bubble breaker cartridge to breakup larger air volumes. Due to the tangential effect the system fluid with its higher density is pushed to the outside wall of the chamber as the less dense air is directed toward the vortex of the flow and vented from the system. Optimum performance is achieved at line velocities up to 4 ft/sec. However, VorTech style units have been successfully installed on applications with velocities up to 8 ft/sec. VorTech separators are specifically designed for the line size which they are to be installed. These sizes range from 3/4 inch to 2 inch. VorTech style separators are rated for 150 psi with a maximum operating temperature of 240F. VorTech are commonly installed in conjunction with an expansion tank and air vent as shown in Figure 8. (See Taco Catalog #100-2.9 for additional information.)

TACO HY-VENT TACO VORTECH TACO FLO-CHEK TACO CIRCULATOR TACO DIAPHRAM TYPE EXPANSION TANK TACO PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE COLD WATER SUPPLY

BOILER

Figure 8

In-Line ASME Air Separators Taco In-Line Air Separators are applied in commercial, institutional and industrial applications for the removal of free air in water or water/ glycol systems. The In-Line designed air separator utilizes the advantages resulting from large body diameter in relation to the entering nozzle diameter. The design of in-line air separators depends upon the lowering of the system fluid velocity within the separator, the change in direction of fluid flow within the unit, and buoyant force to direct air to the automatic air vent normally positioned at the top of the separator. These air separators are designed, built and stamped to the requirements of ASME. The rated working pressure of these units is dependent upon the design pressure of the hydronic system into which they are being installed. Manufacturers offer these units in working pressures of 125, 150, 250 psi and higher if required.

Applications Smaller systems Higher efficiencies Compact installation

Applications
Optional stainless steel strainers are specified to capture and allow the removal of larger debris. These screens are normally specified with 3/16 inch perforations and free area of not less than 5 times the open area of the nozzle to minimize pressure drop. Most manufacturers provide a blowdown connection at the bottom of the unit. When In-Line Air Separators are installed in conventional Air Control systems with plain steel expansion tanks (Figure 9) care must be taken to insure that piping between the air separator and the plain steel expansion tank is pitched at least 3 degrees to facilitate the migration of captured air back into the expansion vessel. Systems with plain steel expansion tanks must not have automatic vents installed as this will lead to the loss of the expansion tank compression cushion. When In-Line Air Separators are installed in Air Elimination systems (Figure 10) with Captive Air bladder or diaphragm style expansion tanks, automatic air vents should be installed at the top of each separator. As Air Elimination systems have a permanent separation provided by the bladder or diaphragm between the initial tank pre-charge and the system fluid, no loss of pre-charge air will occur. (See Taco Catalog# 400-1.1 for additional information.)

NAME: FIGURE #3 LOCATION:

Air Separator with Captive Air Tank

TACO HY-VENT STRAINER REMOVAL

TACO AIR SEPERATOR TACO PUMP

PRESSURE GAUGE

TACO PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE COLD WATER SUPPLY

TACO MULTI-PURPOSE VALVE

TACO SUCTION DIFFUSER

TACO CAPTIVE AIR EXPANSION TANK

Air Separator with Plain Steel Expansion Tank

TACO PLAIN STEEL EXPANSION TANK

Figure 10

SLOPE PIPE UP TO TANK PRESSURE GAUGE

TACO PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE COLD WATER SUPPLY

Applications Larger systems Lower pressure drop Removal of larger particles

STRAINER REMOVAL

TACO AIR SEPERATOR TACO PUMP

TACO MULTI-PURPOSE VALVE

TACO SUCTION DIFFUSER

Tangential ASME Air Separators Taco Tangential Air Separators are applied in commercial, institutional and industrial applications for the removal of free air in water or water/glycol systems. The Tangential design air separators utilize the difference in density to separate free air from system fluid. System fluid within a tangential air separator is forced to the wall of the separator due to centrifugal force. The less dense air then migrates to the center of the separator for venting at the top of the unit. Tangential air separators produce higher pressure drops than in-line or micro-bubble separators due to the vortex development within the unit.

NAME: FIGURE #3 LOCATION:

Figure 9

Applications
These units are designed, built and stamped to the requirements of ASME. Manufacturers offer tangential separators in working pressures of 125, 150, 250 psi and higher if required. Optional stainless steel strainers are specified to capture and allow the removal of large debris. These screens are normally specified with 3/16 inch perforations and free area of not less than 5 times the open area of the nozzle to minimize pressure drop. Most manufacturers provide a blowdown connection at the bottom of the unit. When Tangential Air Separators are installed in conventional Air Control systems with plain steel expansion tanks (Figure 9) care must be taken to insure that piping between the air vent and the plain steel tank is pitched at least 3 degrees to facilitate the migration of captured air back into the expansion vessel. Systems with plain steel expansion tanks must not have automatic air vents installed as this will lead to the loss of the expansion tank compression cushion. When Tangential Air Separators are installed in Air Elimination systems (Figure 10) with Captive Air bladder or diaphragm style expansion tanks, automatic air vents should be installed at the top of each air separator. As Air Elimination systems have a permanent separation provided by the bladder or diaphragm between the initial tank precharge and the system fluid, no loss of pre-charge will occur. (See Taco Catalog# 400-2.8 for additional information.) Applications Larger systems Removal of larger particles 4900 Series High Efficiency Micro-Bubble Air and Dirt ASME Separator Taco 4900 Series High Efficiency Micro-Bubble Air and Dirt Separators are applied in commercial, institutional and industrial applications for the removal of free and entrained air. The 4900 Series utilize the coalescence of micro air bubbles around PALL rings to separate free air from a system fluid. The 4900 Series incorporates the highest available coalescence surface area available on the market today. This enhanced surface area allows the removal of micro-bubbles as small as 18 microns in diameter. The 4900 Series separators remove up to 100% of the free air, 100% of the entrained air, and up to 99.6% of the dissolved air in the system fluid. This feature is especially beneficial in correcting problems in air entrained systems. An additional feature of the 4900 Series is the capability to remove dirt from hydronic systems. 4900 Series dirt separators are capable of removing dirt particles as small as 35 microns in diameter. This feature is especially beneficial in cleaning up dirty systems with clogged strainers, balance and control valves. The 4900 Series has been designed in two velocity ranges, a standard product series suitable for line velocity to 4.9 ft/sec. and a high velocity series suitable for line velocities up 11 ft/sec. The performance of the 4900 product line has been independently tested and published. (These test results are available through your local Taco representative.) These units are designed, built and stamped to the requirements ASME Section VIII, Division 1. Manufacturers offer micro bubble air and dirt separators in working pressures of 125, 150, 250 psi. When High Efficiency Micro Bubble Air and Dirt Separators are installed in conventional Air Control systems with plain steel expansion tanks (Figure 9) care must be taken to insure that piping between the air vent and the plain steel tank is pitched at least 3 degrees to facilitate the migration of captured air back to the expansion vessel. Systems with plain steel expansion tanks must not have automatic vents installed as this will lead to the loss of the expansion tank compression cushion. When High Efficiency Micro Bubble Air and Dirt Separators are installed in Air Elimination systems (Figure 10) with Captive Air bladder or diaphragm style expansion tanks, automatic air vents are built into the top of each air separator. As Air Elimination systems have permanent separation provided by the bladder or diaphragm between the initial tank pre-charge and the system fluid, no loss of pre-charge air will occur. Applications Larger systems Higher efficiencies Higher velocities Removal of smaller air bubbles, e.g. removal of air in air entrained systems (removes micro air bubbles) Removal of smaller particles, e.g. cleaning of dirty systems (removes particles and dirt)

New Selection Procedure

Selection Examples
Example 1 Problem: Select an air separator for a new installation. For maximum performance of the hydronic system the project requires removal of micro air bubbles from the system. The system will have better than average maintenance.

Non-Removable Head Cover

Conditions: Flow rate = 700 gpm Pipe size = 6 Velocity = 8 fps Maximum pressure drop - 3 ft. 1. Determine the type of air separator required. For removal of micro air bubbles this would require a Taco 4900 Series Air Separator with a model number 4906AH (See #2 below) For systems requiring dirt removal select the standard non-removable top head cover design with a blown down valve located at the bottom of the unit. Add letter designation D to indicate dirt removal. (e.g. 4906ADH). 2. Determine the velocity range of the 4900 Series that is suitable for these conditions. The velocity range for the standard unit is 4.9 fps. The velocity range for the high velocity unit is 11 fps. Therefore, select the high velocity model number ending with an H. 3. Determine the size of the 4900 for the specified maximum pressure drop. For a maximum pressure drop of 3 ft. the unit size required is a 6 (2.7 ft.). This is Model 4906ADH.

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Existing Selection Procedure

Selection Examples
Example 2 Problem: Select an air separator for an existing installation with air entrainment and dirt problems. The system has less than average maintenance or open systems. Conditions: Flow rate = 150 gpm Pipe size = 4 Velocity = 4 fps Maximum pressure drop - 3 ft. 1. Determine the type of air separator required. For removal of micro air bubbles and dirt this would require a Taco 4900 Series Air and Dirt Separator with a model number ending with an AD. For a system with less than average maintenance or open systems select the removable top head cover for easier cleaning. This is a model number ending with an R. 2. Determine the velocity range of the 4900 Series that is suitable for these conditions. The velocity range for the standard unit is up to 4.9 fps. The velocity range for the high velocity unit is 11 fps. If the velocity is under 4.9 fps select the standard velocity unit. If the application velocity is above 4.9 fps and below 11 fps a high velocity unit would be required. This would require the addition of the letter H at the end of the model number. No additional letter designation is required for low velocity selections. 3. Determine the size of the 4900 for the specified maximum pressure drop. For a maximum pressure drop of 3 ft. the unit size required is a 4 (1.6 ft.). This is Model 4904ADR

Removable Top Head Cover

Taco recommends the use of a removable top head cover option on all open systems.

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Typical Specifications
Furnish and install air and dirt removal device of the size and type shown on the plans. Air and dirt separation devices shall be Taco 4900 series or approved equal. Listing of a manufacturers name does not allow their construction standards to deviate from the requirements of this specification. Air and dirt removal device shall be constructed of steel. It shall be designed, fabricated and stamped per ASME Section VIII Division 1 with a maximum working pressure of 125 psi (150 optional) at 270 degrees F. Units up to three 3-inch in size shall be provided with threaded connections as standard. Units 4-inch and larger shall be provided with flanged system connections as standard. Each air and dirt removal device shall be equipped with a brass conical shaped air venting chamber designed to minimize system fluid from fouling the venting assembly. A brass flushing cock shall be located on the side of each separator to facilitate system fast-fill and removal of the floating impurities from the air system interface within the separator. A blow down valve shall be provided by the unit manufacturer on the bottom of each unit to allow blow down and cleaning. On units 2-1/2 and smaller the valve and all of its fittings shall be 1. On units three 3 and larger the valve and all openings shall be 2. The air and dirt removal device shall remove air down to 18 microns and shall remove dirt/debris down to 35 microns. The unit shall be 100% efficient at removing dirt down to 90 microns in 100 passes or less. The unit manufacturer shall provide the owner and design engineer third party independent test data certifying that their unit performs to the above standards. Suppliers not providing these independent performance test results will not be acceptable. The air and dirt separator shall employ the use of high

Typical installation

Dirt Removal Efficiency of Separator

Particle Size 10-6m (microns)
0.50 1.64

0.75 2.46

1.00 3.28

1.25 4.10

1.50 4.92

surface area pall rings to achieve optimal separation of air and dirt with minimal pressure drop. The pall rings shall be made of stainless steel. Stainless steel will be the only acceptable material used for suppressing turbulence and increasing surface area for high efficiency air and dirt removal. Inferior materials of construction such as copper for the straining medium will not be acceptable. The minimum allowable surface area of the straining medium shall be ____ sq ft for the ______model and _______sq ft for the _______model. (OPTIONAL) The unit shall be manufactured with a removable upper head to facilitate removal, inspection, and cleaning of the pall ring basket.

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Pressure Drops
Standard Velocity 4900 Series

High Velocity 4900 Series

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Non-Removable Cover 4900 Series Standard Velocity Air Separator (Submittal 401-072)
Pipe Size 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 Model Number 4902AT 4902A 49025AT 49025A 4903AT 4903A 4904A 4905A 4906A 4908A 4910A 4912A 4914A 4916A A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

Surface Area*
(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Approx. Flow (GPM) Wt. (LBS.) 51 51 73 73 113 113 194 306 441 764 1204 1709 2066 2699 30 34 38 47 74 83 114 196 204 288 563 582 908 920

6-5/8 6-5/8 6-5/8 6-5/8 10-3/4 10-3/4 10-3/4 14 14 18 24 24 30 30

14 14 14 14 20 20 20 26-1/2 26-1/2 33-5/8 45 51-1/2 57-1/4 64

A

11-1/2 13-3/4 11-3/4 13-3/4 17-3/8 18 20-1/2 24-1/4 23-3/8 28-3/8 35-1/8 36-3/8 43-3/8 44-1/2

5-3/8 4-5/16 --5-3/8 4-5/16 --5-9/16 4-5/16 --5-3/16 4-5/16 --7-1/4 6 --7-1/4 6 --7-1/4 6 --8-3/4 7 12 8-3/4 7 12 11-3/8 8-1/2 14 4900 Series Air Separator 13-1/2 9-1/4 20 14-1/2 9-1/4 20 17-1/4 11-5/16 24 18-1/2 11-5/16 24
LIFTING LUG (2) 180 APART (5" THRU 16") A

--9.7 --9.7 --6.0 --6.0 --21.1 --21.1 --21.1 6-11/16 33.4 6-11/16 38.7 7 401-072 81.4 7-1/16 139.9 7-1/16 164.9 7-15/16 293.5 7-15/16 330.3
AIR VENT

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available) *Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area
B PACKING

AIR VENT

2"

BALL VALVE B

PACKING

2"

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

SYSTEM CONNECTION D D

SYSTEM CONNECTION

C G F C OPTIONAL BASE RING (5" THRU 16") ADD SUFFIX R

THREADED CONNECTIONS 4902AT THROUGH 4903AT

FLANGED CONNECTIONS 4902A THROUGH 4916A

4900 Series Standard Velocity Air/Dirt Separator (Submittal 401-073)

Pipe Size 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 Model Number 4902ADT 4902AD 49025ADT 49025AD 4903ADT 4903AD 4904AD 4905AD 4906AD 4908AD 4910AD 4912AD 4914AD 4916AD A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

Surface Area*
(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Approx. Flow (GPM) Wt. (LBS.) 51 51 73 73 113 113 194 306 441 764 1204 1709 2066 2699 37 42 46 57 93 104 143 248 259 366 713 739 1162 1198

6-5/8 17-5/8 6-5/8 17-5/8 6-5/8 17-5/8 6-5/8 17-5/8 10-3/4 25-1/4 10-3/4 25-1/4 10-3/4 25-1/4 14 33-5/8 14 33-5/8 18 42-1/2 24 56-7/8 24 63-3/8 30 73 30 79-13/16
A

11-1/2 7 4-5/16 ----9.3 13-3/4 7 4-5/16 ----9.3 11-3/4 7 4-5/16 ----5.7 13-3/4 7 4-5/16 ----5.7 17-3/8 11-3/8 6 ----20.7 18 11-3/8 6 ----20.7 20-1/2 11-3/8 6 ----20.7 24-1/4 15-3/4 7 ----36.6 23-3/8 15-3/4 7 ----41.0 28-3/8 18-3/16 8-1/2 17-1/2 12-1/2 82.9 401-073 Air/Dirt Separator 35-1/8 4900 Series9-1/4 25-3/8 20 13-3/16 152.1 36-3/8 26-3/8 9-1/4 20 13-3/16 175.5 43-3/8 33 11-5/16 24 13-11/16 307.7 44-1/2 34-1/8 11-5-16 24 13-11/16 341.2
AIR VENT LIFTING LUG (2) 180 APART (5" THRU 16") A AIR VENT

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available) *Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area
B PACKING

2"

BALL VALVE B

PACKING

1 " 2

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

SYSTEM CONNECTION

SYSTEM CONNECTION

D FACTORY INSTALLED BLOWDOWN VALVE (1" on 4902 & 49025) (2" on 4903 & LARGER) C G

FACTORY INSTALLED BLOWDOWN VALVE (1" on 4902 & 49025) (2" on 4903 & LARGER)

F C

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OPTIONAL BASE RING (8" THRU 16") ADD SUFFIX R

THREADED CONNECTIONS 4902ADT THROUGH 4903ADT

FLANGED CONNECTIONS 4902AD THROUGH 4916AD

Non-Removable Cover 4900 Series High Velocity Air Separator (Submittal 401-076)
Pipe Size 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 Model Number 4902AH 49025AH 4903AH 4904AH 4905AH 4906AH 4908AH 4910AH 4912AH 4914AH 4916AH A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

Surface Area* 64.2 39.2 52.2 52.2 108.1 108.1 190.1 303.8 303.8 544.7 544.7
(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Approx. Flow (GPM) Wt. (LBS.) 110 165 251 434 687 991 1716 2700 3833 4625 6041 85 90 100 110 190 205 430 600 650 940 965

14 14 14 14 20 20 24 30 30 36 36

24-13/16 24-13/16 28-3/8 28-3/8 39-3/4 39-3/4 47-5/16 59-7/16 59-7/16 71-5/8 71-5/8

21-3/4 9 6-15/16 ----21-3/8 9 6-15/16 ----21-1/4 9 6-15/16 ----24 9 6-15/16 ----30 12 8-1/8 16 6-3/4 29-5/8 12 8-1/8 16 6-3/4 401-076 34-5/8 14 9-1/4 20 7 4900 Series High Velocity Air Separator 41-1/4 18 11-5/16 24 8 42-3/4 18 11-5/16 24 8 49-5/8 22 12-7/8 30 7-7/8 51 22 12-7/8 30 7-7/8
LIFTING LUG (2) - 180 APART

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available) *Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

AIR VENT

PACKING

2"

BALL VALVE

B
SYSTEM CONNECTION

G
OPTIONAL BASE RING (5" THROUGH 16") ADD SUFFIX R

F C

4900 Series High Velocity Air/Dirt Separator (Submittal 401-075)

Pipe Size 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 Model Number 4902ADH 49025ADH 4903ADH 4904ADH 4905ADH 4906ADH 4908ADH 4910ADH 4912ADH 4914ADH 4916ADH A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

Surface Area*
(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Approx. Flow (GPM) Wt. (LBS.) 110 165 251 434 687 991 1716 2700 3833 4625 6041 100 105 120 130 255 270 520 735 785 1100 1125

14 14 14 14 20 20 24 30 30 36 36

32-11/16 32-11/16 40-1/8 40-1/8 57-1/2 57-1/2 69-1/16 85-13/16 85-13/16 102-15/16 102-15/16

21-3/4 17 7 ----107.3 21-3/8 17 7 ----65.6 21-1/4 20-13/16 7 ----81.2 24 20-13/16 7 ----81.2 30 29-3/4 8-1/2 18 12-15/16 162.8 29-5/8 29-3/4 9-1/4 18 12-15/16 162.8 401-075 34-5/8 35-3/4 9-1/4 20 13-1/8 287.7 4900 44-7/16 11-3/8 Series High Velocity Air/Dirt Separator 41-1/4 24 13-3/4 454.7 42-3/4 44-7/16 11-3/8 24 13-3/4 454.7 49-5/8 53-1/4 13 30 13-5/8 797.8 51 53-1/4 13 30 13-5/8 797.8
LIFTING LUG (2) - 180 APART

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available) *Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area

AIR VENT

PACKING

2"

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory
G D

SYSTEM CONNECTION

FACTORY INSTALLED BLOWDOWN VALVE (1" on 4902 & 49025) (2" on 4903 & LARGER)

F C

OPTIONAL BASE RING (5" THROUGH 16") ADD SUFFIX R

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Removable Cover 4900 Series Removable Cover Air Separator (Submittal 401-072R)
Pipe Size Model Number (1) A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

H
(Inch)

K
(Inch)

Surface Area (2)

(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Flow
(GPM)

Approx. Wt. 265 270 280 290 380 385 550 1000 1030 1300 1350
(LBS.)

2 4902AR-41 2-1/2 49025AR-41 3 4903AR-42 4 4904AR-42 5 4905AR-42 6 4906AR-42 8 4908AR-42 10 4910AR-42 12 4912AR-42 14 4914AR-42 16 4916AR-42

14 14 14 14 14 14 18 24 24 30 30

27-1/8 27-1/8 30-11/16 30-11-16 34-1/4 34/1/4 43 52-3/16 57-15/16 65-1/4 71-1/4

21-3/4 21-3/8 21-1/4 24 24-1/4 23-3/8 28-3/8 35-1/8 36-3/8 43-3/8 44-1/2

9 6 ----10 15 38.5 9 6 ----10 15 38.5 9 6 ----10 18 50.8 9 6 ----10 18 50.8 9-15/16 6 12 6-11/16 10 22 41.6 9-15/16 6 12 6-11/16 10 22 41.6 401-072R 12-1/4 7-1/4 14 7 12 28 89.7 4900 20 16-1/8 8-7/8 Series Removable Cover, Air Separator 7-1/16 15 32 146.9 16-3/8 8-7/8 20 7-1/16 15 38 176.5 19 10-1/2 24 7-13/16 17 42 307.9 20-1/2 10-1/2 24 7-13/16 17 48 356.5
A AIR VENT LIFTING LUG (2) 180 APART REMOVABLE COVER ASSEMBLY E

51 73 113 194 306 441 764 1204 1709 2066 2699

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available)
(1) (2)

For 150 PSI model numbers, replace -41 with -61 & -42 with -62 Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area

K (TO REMOVE BASKET)

H
1 2"

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

PACKING

SYSTEM CONNECTION D REMOVABLE BASKET ASSEMBLY G

OPTIONAL BASE RING (5" THRU 16") ADD SUFFIX R F C

4900 Series Removable Cover Air/Dirt Separator (Submittal 401-073R)

Pipe Size Model Number (1) A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

(Inch) (Inch)

Surface Area (2)

(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Flow 51 73 113 194 306 441 764 1204 1709 2066 2699
(GPM)

Approx. Wt. 280 285 300 310 430 440 630 1155 1180 1550 1580
(LBS.)

2 4902ADR-41 2-1/2 49025ADR-41 3 4903ADR-42 4 4904ADR-42 5 4905ADR-42 6 4906ADR-42 8 4908ADR-42 10 4910ADR-42 12 4912ADR-42 14 4914ADR-42 16 4916ADR-42
WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available)

14 14 14 14 14 14 18 24 24 30 30

35-1/6 35-1/6 42-9/16 42-9/16 46 46 50 56-7/8 63-3/8 73 79-13/16

21-3/4 21-3/8 21-1/4 24 24-1/4 23-3/8 28-3/8 35-1/8 36-3/8 43-3/8 44-1/2

16-15/16 6 ----10 22 65.3 16-15/16 6 ----10 22 65.3 20-13/16 6 ----10 26 79.3 20-13/16 6 ----10 26 79.3 26-1/2 6 ----10 23 57.2 26-1/2 6 ----10 23 57.2 24-3/16 7-1/4 17-1/2 12-1/2 12 28 401-073R 89.7 25-3/8 20 13-3/16 15 35 159.8 4900 8-7/8 Removable Cover, Air/Dirt Separator Series 26-3/8 8-7/8 20 13-3/16 15 41 193.3 33 10-1/2 24 13-9/16 17 45 332.2 34-1/8 10-1/2 24 13-9/16 17 52 390.9
A

For 150 PSI model numbers, replace -41 with -61 & -42 with -62 (2) Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area
(1)

LIFTING LUG (2) 180 APART K (TO REMOVE BASKET) H

AIR VENT REMOVABLE COVER ASSEMBLY E

1 " 2

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

PACKING SYSTEM CONNECTION REMOVABLE BASKET ASSEMBLY FACTORY INSTALLED BLOWDOWN VALVE (1" on 4902 & 49025) (2" on 4903 & LARGER) OPTIONAL BASE RING (8" THRU 16") ADD SUFFIX R

F C

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Removable Cover 4900 Series Removable Cover High Velocity Air Separator (Submittal 401-076R)
Pipe Size 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 Model Number (1) 4902AHR-41 49025AHR-41 4903AHR-42 4904AHR-42 4905AHR-42 4906AHR-42 4908AHR-42 4910AHR-42 4912AHR-42 4914AHR-42 4916AHR-42 A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

(Inch) (Inch)

Surface Area (2)

(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Flow 110 165 251 434 687 991 1716 2700 3833 4625 6041
(GPM)

Approx. Wt. 265 270 280 290 520 535 870 1000 1050 1500 1530
(LBS.)

14 14 14 14 20 20 24 30 30 36 36

27-1/8 27-1/8 30-11/16 30-11/16 44-1/16 44-1/16 52-1/2 64-9/16 64-9/16 79-3/16 79-3/16

21-3/4 21-3/8 21-1/4 24 30 29-5/8 34-5/8 41-1/4 42-3/4 49-5/8 51

9 6 ----10 15 38.1 9 6 ----10 15 38.1 9 6 ----10 18 50.8 9 6 ----10 18 50.8 12 7-3/4 16 6-3/4 13 27 105.8 12 7-3/4 16 6-3/4 13 27 401-076R 105.8 14 8-7/8 20 7-1/16 15 32 187.0 4900 Series Removable Cover, High Velocity Air Separator 18 10-1/2 24 7-13/16 17 41 299.8 18 10-1/2 24 7-13/16 17 41 299.8 22 12 30 7-7/8 20 50 537.5 22 12 30 7-7/8 20 50 537.5
A AIR VENT LIFTING LUG (2) 180 APART REMOVABLE COVER ASSEMBLY E

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available)
(1) (2)

K (TO REMOVE BASKET)

For 150 PSI model numbers, replace -41 with -61 & -42 with -62 Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area
B

H
1 " 2

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

PACKING

SYSTEM CONNECTION D REMOVABLE BASKET ASSEMBLY G OPTIONAL BASE RING (5" THRU 16") ADD SUFFIX R

F C

4900 Series Removable Cover High Velocity Air/Dirt Separator (Submittal 401-075R)
Pipe Size 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 Model Number (1) 4902ADHR-41 49025ADHR-41 4903ADHR-42 4904ADHR-42 4905ADHR-42 4906ADHR-42 4908ADHR-42 4910ADHR-42 4912ADHR-42 4914ADHR-42 4916ADHR-42 A Dia.
(Inch)

B Max.
(Inch)

C
(Inch)

D
(Inch)

E
(Inch)

F Dia.
(Inch)

G
(Inch)

(Inch) (Inch)

Surface Area (2)

(Sq.Ft)

Optimum Approx. Flow Wt. 110 165 251 434 687 991 1716 2700 3833 4625 6041
(GPM)

14 14 14 14 20 20 24 30 30 36 36

35-1/16 35-1/16 42-9/16 42-9/16 61-13/16 61-13/16 74-1/4 91-1/8 91-1/8 109-1/2 109-1/2

21-3/4 21-3/8 21-1/4 24 30 29-5/8 34-5/8 41-1/4 42-3/4 49-5/8 51

16-15/16 6 ----10 22 65.3 16-15/16 6 ----10 22 65.3 20-13/16 6 ----10 26 79.3 20-13/16 6 ----10 26 79.3 29-3/4 7-3/4 18 12-15/16 13 39 159.6 29-3/4 7-3/4 18 12-15/16 13 39 159.6 401-075R 35-3/4 8-7/8 20 13-1/8 15 47 282.9 44-7/16 Removable Cover, High Velocity Air/Dirt Separator 10-1/2 24 13-3/4 17 59 448.6 4900 Series 44-7/16 10-1/2 24 13-3/4 17 59 448.6 53-1/4 12 30 13-5/8 20 71 787.3 53-1/4 12 30 13-5/8 20 71 787.3
A

280 285 300 310 585 600 960 1130 1180 1660 1690

(LBS.)

WORKING PRESSURE: 125 PSI @ 270F (150 PSI @270F Option Available) For 150 PSI model numbers, replace -41 with -61 & -42 with -62 (2) Coalescence (Pall Ring) Surface Area
(1)

(TO REMOVE BASKET)

LIFTING LUG (2) - 180 APART

AIR VENT REMOVABLE COVER ASSEMBLY

E H
1 2"

BALL VALVE

Designed and constructed per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Larger size units available, consult Factory

PACKING SYSTEM CONNECTION

REMOVABLE BASKET ASSEMBLY FACTORY INSTALLED BLOWDOWN VALVE (1" on 4902 & 49025) (2" on 4903 & LARGER) OPTIONAL BASE RING (5" THROUGH 16") ADD SUFFIX R

G F C

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Notes

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