SPIROVENT ®

S O L A R
S E R I E S
JUNIOR SERIES
SOLAR
MICROBUBBLE™
SEPARATORS
Air in system water A D VA N TA G E S T O T H E
causes many problems. I N S TA L L E R A N D E N D - U S E R
Noisy pipes, valves, and other air-related noises are often
accepted as the signs of a functioning system. Excessive  High temperature design for solar applications
pump noise, cavitation, and cascading in terminal units (“HT” models only)
are considered normal.  Maintenance free.
But… air in system water can cause corrosion, reduced  No venting required.
efficiency, poorly heated or inadequately cooled rooms,  Vent head is designed to stay dry. Dirt and
accelerated component wear and on-going complaints. leak resistant.
There is a device that will keep your system free of air …  1⁄ 2” male thread port for pressure testing or
permanently. Less maintenance, quiet operation, remote venting of unwanted gases.
fewer costs!  Quiet operation.
The name:  Increased component life.
S PIROVENT®  Reduced oxygen-based corrosion and pump
cavitation.
Unlike conventional air eliminators or air scoops, the
Spirovent completely eliminates 100% of the free air,
100% of the entrained air, and up to 99.6% of the dissolved
air in the system. Consisting of woven copper wire soldered
The Principal Difference
to a copper tube, the patented Spirotube® creates a low
velocity area in the Spirovent that scrubs the bubbles
from the water. The air bubbles rise and collect in the air 1. Unique valve mechanism
is guaranteed not to leak
chamber before they are vented from the system via an and cannot be shut off.
Standard thread for
integral automatic valve. Air problems become a thing vent pipe connection
of the past. or pressure testing.

2. Specially constructed air

chamber to protect the
valve mechanism from
dirt. Sufficient volume
Install the Spirovent for optimum performance to handle pressure
fluctuations.
Ideal placement of the Spirovent Junior is based on
microbubble separation and Henry’s Law. Simply put, 3. Solid brass 6. The unique Spirotube
Henry’s Law states that air is released from water as the construction for is the core of the
extended service life. Spirovent. Designed
temperature increases or the pressure decreases. In solar to trap even the
4. Threaded or smallest microbub-
systems, the Spirovent should be installed in the supply line sweat connections bles, yet it offers little
where the temperature is highest. Should the circulator be available. resistance to flow.

located on the supply line as well, the Spirovent should be

installed between the tank and the circulator where
pressure is also the lowest.

5. 1⁄ 2” tank mount
(not available on
vertical models).

The Spirotube is the core of the Spirovent. It allows the

Spirovent to scrub out 100% of the free air, 100% of the
entrained air, and up to 99.6% of the dissolved air in the
system. Even the smallest microbubbles coalesce and rise.
Air is eliminated, component life and heat transfer abilities
are increased; oxygen-based corrosion and pump cavitation
are reduced; and annoying gurgling, cascading, and other
air-related system noises are eliminated.

P E R M A N E N T L Y A I R F R E E S Y S T E M W A T E R
Technical Specification — Spirovent Junior Air Eliminator
SPIROVENT JUNIOR
Threaded Part Number VJR075HT VJR100HT VJR125HT VJR150HT VJR200HT
Sweat Part Number VJS075HT VJS100HT VJS125HT N/A N/A
Vertical Part Number VJV075HT VJV100HT VJV125HT N/A N/A
Pipe Size 3⁄4” 1” 11⁄4” 11⁄2” 2”
Thread NPT 3⁄4” 1” 11⁄4” 11⁄2” 2”
D Inch 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6 4.0
H1 (Threaded) Inch 6.0 7.0 7.8 9.1 10.8
H1 (Sweat) Inch 6.0 7.0 7.8 N/A N/A
H1 (Vertical) Inch 6.0 7.0 9.1 N/A N/A
h1 (Threaded) Inch 0.8 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.3
h1 (Sweat) Inch 0.8 1.4 1.5 N/A N/A
B (Vertical) Inch 4.8 4.8 5.4 N/A N/A
L (Threaded) Inch 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 5.2
L (Sweat) Inch 4.1 4.5 4.5 N/A N/A
L (Vertical) Inch 3.4 3.5 3.8 N/A N/A
Plug (e)* 1⁄2” 1⁄2” 1⁄2” 1⁄2” 1⁄2”

Wt. Threaded Lbs. 3.0 3.5 4 4.5 8.5

Wt. Sweat Lbs. 3.0 3.0 3.5 N/A N/A
Wt. Vertical Lbs. 4.8 5.0 6.0 N/A N/A
Recommended Flow** GPM 6 10 15 30 40

* Not available on Vertical units. Consult Senior Air Brochure for larger Senior units.
**Approximately 4 ft. per second inlet velocity Maximum Temperature: 360°F
Maximum Pressure: 150 psig

Insulation Kits Available

Horizontal Insulation Kit Vertical Insulation Kit

Part No. PJR000IK includes Insulation and Trimming Knife

Fits all 3⁄4” through 11⁄2” models.

P E R M A N E N T L Y A I R F R E E S Y S T E M W A T E R
When you first start up your solar system, you’ll
find that many air bubbles are large enough to
A D VA N TA G E S T O T H E
rise to the top on their own. There is an automatic I N S TA L L E R A N D E N D - U S E R
air vent that will quickly gather and release these
bubbles. You won’t have to manually bleed hard-  360° F maximum temperature  Leak resistant.
(Model VTP050HT only).  1⁄2” male tread at vent point
to-reach areas, such as the tops of risers, tanks,
unit heaters, and horizontal lines near the ceiling.  Maintenance free. for pressure testing or remote
venting of unwanted gasses.
 Continuous air venting.
The result?  Quick removal of large air
 150 psig standard working
bubbles.
Hydronic and solar systems start up in much less pressure.
 Reliable vacuum breaker for
time with no aggravation.  Sized to fit almost anywhere.
system draining.
Known for its reliability, this unique automatic  Dirt resistant.
air vent can be found in millions of installations
around the world.
The Principal Difference
The name:
SPIROTOP®
1. Unique valve mechanism
is guaranteed not to
Spirotop’s low profile and high-compression valve leak and cannot be shut
combine to give you a leak-resistant, high point off. Standard thread for
vent pipe connection or
vent that fits just about anywhere. Moreover, pressure testing.
Spirotop resists dirt particles and sudden pressure
shocks, which can cause ordinary vents to leak.
2. Specially constructed air
When filling or draining a system, venting high chamber to protect the
valve mechanism from
points, or eliminating air locks, the Spirotop dirt. Sufficient volume
automatic air vent is the only choice for those who to handle pressure
fluctuations.
want reliable, problem-free results every time.
Try a Spirotop. We think you’ll find it’s much more
3. Solid brass construction
than an air vent. It’s a problem solver! for extended service
life.

H = 4 3⁄8”
D = 2 5⁄8”
T = 1⁄2” female thread
T
D P = 1⁄2” male thread Model VTP050HT
for Solar Applications

A Spiro Enterprises Company

Spirotherm, Inc.
25 N. Brandon Drive
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Tel.: 630-307-2662
Fax: 630-307-3773
Website: www.spirotherm.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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