Installation, Operation & Maintenance

Manual
with Filling Instructions

TOP DISCHARGE
BLADDER TANK
PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS

Chemguard
204 South 6th Avenue
Mansfield, TX 76063
Phone: 817-473-9964
Toll Free: 800-222-3710
Fax: 817-473-0606
www.chemguard.com
 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... i-iii

CHAPTER 1 - INTR ODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

1-1. Safety Information ................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2. General Description ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1-3. General Notes ......................................................................................................................................... 1-3

CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLA
INSTALLATION
ALLATION

Warning - System Inspection and Testing .............................................................................................. 2-1

Caution - System Installation, Customer Modification of Equipment and
Read Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-1. Recommended Materials of Construction .............................................................................................. 2-1
2-2. Bladder Tank Site Selection .................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-3. Bladder Tank Off Loading ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-4. Bladder Tank Installation ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-5. Sight Tube Installation ............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2-6. Start-Up Procedures ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
2-7. Testing After Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-1 Outline Assembly-Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tank
Basic Tank with Optional Sight Glass ............................................................................ 2-7
Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tank - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart (Inches) .................. 2-8
Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tank - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart (Millimeters) ........... 2-9
Figure 2-2 Outline Assembly-Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tank
Basic Tank with Optional Sight Glass .......................................................................... 2-10
Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tank - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart (Inches) ..................... 2-11
Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tank - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart (Millimeters) .............. 2-12
Appendix A Typical Installations .......................................................................................................... A-1
Figure A-1 Balanced Pressure Bladder System-Wet Pipe Closed Type ..................... A-2
Figure A-2 Wet Pipe Low Flow Foam System ............................................................. A-3

CHAPTER 3 - FOAM CONCENTRA

FOAM TE FILLING PR
CONCENTRATE OCEDURES
PROCEDURES

Warning - Damage from Incorrect Filling Procedures ........................................................................... 3-1

Note - Recommendation to Keep Bladder Full ...................................................................................... 3-1
3-1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Bladder Tank Fill Manifold Illustration and Components List ................................................................. 3-2
3-2. Horizontal Bladder Tank Filling Instructions ........................................................................................... 3-3
A. Initial Fill or Empty Bladder Tank Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump ........................... 3-3
Figure 3-1 Bladder Filled With Air ................................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-2 Bladder Filling With Foam Concentrate ........................................................................ 3-4

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B. Refilling or Topping Off Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump ........................................... 3-5
Figure 3-3 Refilling or Topping-Off .................................................................................................. 3-5
C. Topping-Off Using Hand Pouring Method ........................................................................................ 3-6
Figure 3-4 Topping-Off Using Hand Pouring Method ...................................................................... 3-6
D. Topping-Off Using Hand Pumping Method ...................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-5 Topping-Off Using Hand Pumping Method .................................................................... 3-7
3-3. Vertical Bladder Tank Filling Instructions ................................................................................................ 3-8
A. Initial Fill or Empty Bladder Tank Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump ........................... 3-8
Figure 3-6 Tank Shell Filled With Water .......................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-7 Bladder Being Filled With Air ......................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-8 Bladder Filling With Foam Concentrate ...................................................................... 3-10
B. Refilling or Topping-Off Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump ........................................ 3-11
Figure 3-9 Bladder Filling With Foam Concentrate ...................................................................... 3-11
C. Topping-Off Using Hand Pouring Method ...................................................................................... 3-12
D. Topping-Off Using Hand Pumping Method .................................................................................... 3-12
3-4. Procedures for Checking Foam Concentrate Level ............................................................................. 3-13

CHAPTER 4 - OPERATING PR
OPERATING OCEDURES
PROCEDURES

4-1. Operation of System ............................................................................................................................... 4-1

A. Manual Operation ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
B. Automatic Operation ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2. Shutdown of System ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
A. Manual Operation ............................................................................................................................. 4-1
B. Automatic Operation ......................................................................................................................... 4-2
4-3. Automatic System Flushing .................................................................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-1 System Operating Drawing - Horizontal Top Discharge Tanks ..................................... 4-3
Figure 4-2 System Operating Drawing - Vertical Top Discharge Tanks ......................................... 4-4
Figure 4-3 Ratio Flow Controller Flow Range and Piping Size Chart ............................................ 4-5
Figure 4-4 Flow and Friction Loss Characteristics -
Ratio Flow Controller Minimum Inlet Pressure vs. Solution Flow Chart ................. 4-5
Figure 4-5 Flow and Friction Loss Characteristics - Friction Loss Curves ..................................... 4-6

CHAPTER 5 - INSPECTION
INSPECTION,, MAINTEN ANCE & REP
MAINTENANCE AIR
REPAIR

5-1. Inspection and Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 5-1

5-2. Testing After System ............................................................................................................................... 5-1
5-3. Annual Testing ......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Table 5-1 - Recommended Inspection & Maintenance Schedule .......................................................... 5-2
5-4. Total System ............................................................................................................................................ 5-2
5-5. Strainers .................................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5-6. Electrically Actuated Valves .................................................................................................................... 5-3
5-7. Water Powered Ball Valves .................................................................................................................... 5-3
5-8. Foam Concentrate Storage Tank ............................................................................................................ 5-4
5-9. Foam Concentrate .................................................................................................................................. 5-4
5-10. Control System ........................................................................................................................................ 5-4

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CHAPTER 6 - FOAM CONCENTRA

FOAM TES
CONCENTRATES

6-1. Proper Storage & Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 6-1

6-2. Basic Guidelines for Improving Foam Concentrate Storage Life .......................................................... 6-1
6-3. Foam Concentrate Testing ...................................................................................................................... 6-2
6-4. Control Measures .................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6-5. Safe Handling of Chemguard Foam Products ....................................................................................... 6-2
Warning - Foam is a Conductor .............................................................................................................. 6-2
Warning - Fires Where Foams are not Suitable Extinguishing Agents .................................................. 6-2
Warning - Judgment in Applying Foams ................................................................................................. 6-2
6-6. Sampling Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 6-3
6-7. Documentation ........................................................................................................................................ 6-3
Sample Request for Analysis of Foam Concentrates Form ................................................................... 6-4

CHAPTER 7 - TR OUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOO TING
OUBLESHOOTING

7-1. Troubleshooting Recommendations ....................................................................................................... 7-1

Table 7-1 - Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2. No Proportioning ..................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7-3. Low Percent of Proportioning ................................................................................................................. 7-2
7-4. High Percent of Proportioning ................................................................................................................ 7-3
7-5. No Flow at Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 7-4
7-6. Low Flow at Discharge ............................................................................................................................ 7-4
7-7. No Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 7-4

CHAPTER 8 - RATIO FL
RATIO FLOOW CONTR OLLER
CONTROLLER
STORA
STORA GE AND INST
ORAGE ALLA
INSTALLATION INSTR
ALLATION UCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
- RATIO FL
RATIO FLOOW CONTR OLLER SUPPLIED AS L
CONTROLLER OOSE COMPONENT -
LOOSE

8-1. 2-1/2" Threaded through 8" Between the Flange Style Units ................................................................ 8-1
A. Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 8-1
B. Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Figure 8-1 Ratio Flow Controller Installation Illustration ........................................................................ 8-2

CHAPTER 9 - TANK BLADDER INTEGRITY TEST

9-1. Purpose ................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

9-2. Required Equipment ............................................................................................................................... 9-1
9-3. Bladder Integrity Testing Procedures ..................................................................................................... 9-2
Figure 9-1 Bladder Integrity Test Setup ................................................................................................. 9-2

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CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

1-1. SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:
This manual has been prepared as an aid and guide for personnel involved in the installation, operation and
maintenance of a Chemguard Top Discharge Bladder Tank Proportioning System. All instructions must be read
and understood thoroughly before attempting any installation, operation or maintenance to this system. Failure
to follow any instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to this equipment.

Various Danger, Warning, Caution and Note signal words appear in the Operating and Maintenance Manual text
which must be observed for safe personal and equipment operation.

A Safety Alert Symbol - - is used with each signal word to alert operating personnel to the potential for death,
personal injury or damage to equipment or property.

The following explains each signal word. Personnel operating and maintaining equipment must familiarize themselves
with each particular signal words intent.

DANGER: indicates an extremely hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury to the operator or major property damage.

WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury, or
death to the operator or major property damage.

CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in personal injury or
property damage.

NOTE: indicates special instructions which are very important and must be followed.

It is the responsibility and duty of all personnel involved in the operating and maintenance of this equipment to fully
understand the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE procedures by which hazards are to be reduced or
eliminated. Personnel must become thoroughly familiar with all aspects of safety and equipment prior to operation or
maintenance of the equipment.

Operating and Maintenance Instructions and layouts shall be posted at control equipment with a second copy on file.
All persons who may be expected to inspect, test, maintain or operate foam-generating apparatus shall be thoroughly
trained and kept thoroughly trained in the functions they are expected to perform.

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1-2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chemguard Balanced Pressure Bladder Tank Propor-
tioning System is designed to inject foam concentrate into
the water supply at the correct percentage. This system
will automatically and accurately proportion over a wide
range of flows and pressures.
The Bladder Tank Proportioning System employs a sup-
plied water pressure and a bladder equipped tank in con-
junction with a ratio flow controller (modified venturi
device) to make foam solution. The proportioning is ac-
complished by using a water inlet orifice and a calibrated
foam concentrate inlet orifice both discharging into a com-
mon reduced pressure area of the Ratio Flow Controller.
The water supply simultaneously feeds the ratio flow con-
troller and pressurizes the foam concentrate in the blad-
der tank. A portion of the water supply is diverted up-
stream of the proportioner and is used to pressurize the
foam concentrate through an elastomeric bladder in the
tank separating the foam concentrate from the water.
The water flowing through the ratio flow controller ven-
turi creates a low pressure area known as metered pres-
sure drop common to the foam concentrate inlet and sys-
tem water supply. This pressure difference between the
tank and controller concentrate inlet forces foam concen-
trate from the tank through the foam concentrate orifice
and into the ratio flow controller. Here it mixes with wa-
ter to produce a constant predetermined percent solution
at various flow rates. The units have a low pressure drop
and connect directly to the solution discharge system. As
the flow increases so does the metered pressure drop. This
low pressure point is required to overcome the pressure
loss between the bladder tank and the water supply, in-
cluding piping and the bladder tank. At flows below the
approved minimum flows, the percent foam mixture is lean
due to consideration of foam concentrate, piping losses
and distance of tank to the ratio flow controller. System
design for closed head sprinklers when applied to alcohol
resistant foams requires special consideration.
During foam operation the water outside the bladder
gradually displaces the foam concentrate inside the blad-
der causing the bladder to collapse until the supply is ex-
hausted, at which time, the system must be shut down,
the tank drained and the bladder refilled with foam con-
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centrate. Replenishment of the foam concentrate during
system operation is not possible.
A separate section of this manual is devoted to tank fill-
ing. It is very important to follow this procedure in order
to prevent damage to the tank bladder.
The bladder tank is the main component in the Chemguard
Bladder Tank Proportioning System. The Chemguard Top
Discharge Bladder Tank Proportioning System is avail-
able in either horizontal or vertical configurations.
The main components of the Chemguard Top Discharge
Bladder Tank Proportioning System are:
1. An ASME constructed carbon steel pressure vessel.
2. A J-22 modified PVC or flexible Buna-N rubber blad-
der which holds the foam concentrate. The bladder pro-
vides a physical barrier which prevents the foam concen-
trate from coming into contact with water or the inside of
the tank shell.
3. Perforated PVC Schedule 40 center discharge piping,
located within the bladder, terminating at the flanged con-
centrate connection points on the tank. The purpose of
the center discharge piping is to insure that the foam con-
centrate can be channeled to the outlet connection points
regardless of the manner in which the bladder collapses.
4. Internally installed section of 3/4" vinyl hose between
the bladder and the tank shell, extending from the Tank
Shell Water Vent Valve No. 4 to the Tank Shell Water
Drain/Fill Valve No. 6. This hose prevents the bladder
from sealing off the water vent and drain openings during
filling operation. NOTE: Refer to System Operating
Drawing Fig. 4-1 for horizontal tanks or Fig. 4-2 for ver-
tical tanks for Normal Stand-By Value position chart, valve
locations and valve number/description references.
5. All necessary drain and vent valves, concentrate fill
piping and carbon steel tank supports.
6. Optional Sight Gauge Assembly with a 1" NPS
I.D.clear PVC tube for all foam concentrates, and a 1"
NPT ball valve that serves as a shut-off and sight glass
drain.
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The customer connections for water pressurization are
NPT, and foam concentrate outlets are NPT or grooved
(See Note 8, Fig. 2-1 page 2-7). All Chemguard Bladder
Tanks are designed for 175 psi (12 bar) maximum operat-
ing pressure and are UL Listed and FM Approved when
purchased as part of a complete fire fighting system in-
cluding ratio flow controller and Chemguard foam con-
1-3. GENERAL NOTES
1. All correspondence relating to this system should re-
fer to the Sales Order Number, file number and user
name and location.
2. Before installation is begun, the final plans and de-
sign data should be presented to the authorities hav-
ing jurisdiction.
3. Chemguard recommends that those individuals
charged with designing, installing, operating, testing
and maintaining a foam fire protection system, or the
replacement of equipment and /or components of an
existing system, refer to the appropriate authority hav-
ing jurisdiction for compliance with applicable
standard(s), code(s) and regulation(s) for that particu-
lar type of system and its components.
4. Chemguard concentrates must be maintained and
stored within certain specified temperatures, contain-
ers and conditions. Failure to follow Chemguards
guidelines regarding these concentrates can compro-
mise their effectiveness. Refer to Chapter 6 - Foam
Concentrates, Sections 6-1 and 6-2 for Chemguard
recommendations.
5. The foam system provided is based on specific de-
sign requirements, that is, product(s) being protected,
storage arrangement, container type, and area(s) of
coverage. The design requirements may or may not
have been provided to Chemguard. Any changes to
the area(s) of coverage or additions of other products
could exceed the design parameters of the system.
Contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for
questions regarding changes to design.
6. At least annually, all foam systems shall be inspected
and checked for proper operation. Consideration shall
be made for system isolation and test connections to
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centrate.
Bladder Tank Proportioning Systems used with Alcohol
Resistant foam concentrates require special attention due
to flow range limitations of the ratio flow controllers. Con-
tact your Chemguard Sales Representative for further in-
formation.
allow for ease of testing.
7. In accordance with the requirements of NFPA 11,
Chemguard recommends that the system be inspected
and tested by qualified personnel. Testing shall meet
the approval of the authority having jurisdiction, and
as a minimum, shall be as outlined in NFPA 11 to in-
sure that the system has been properly installed and
will function as intended.
Chemguard has qualified personnel available for the
testing and inspection of your system. Please contact
your Chemguard Sales Representative for additional
details. If initial start-up tests are carried out by per-
sons not employed by Chemguard, please forward
copies of the inspection test report to your Chemguard
Sales Representative.
8. Before filling the bladder tank, carefully read the
concentrate filling instructions to prevent damaging
the bladder.
9. All electrical installations and equipment must con-
form to the provisions of the National Electric Code
and all local codes.
10. Interconnecting piping shall be designed to generate
the minimum friction loss as possible. Avoid tees and
elbows wherever possible. Use full port valves only.
Swing check valves are recommended to prevent
backflow to the bladder tank. Strainers shall not be
installed to bladder tank inlets or outlets.
11. Residual water supply pressure and flow along with
location are critical factors in sizing the system and
ratio flow controller. Review the approved flow rates
and the flow and friction loss characteristics elsewhere
in this manual.
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CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLA
INSTALLATION
ALLATION

WARNING:
Chemguard recommends the system be inspected and tested in accordance with applicable NFPA standards.

CAUTION:
Install the bladder tank and piping in accordance with instructions in this manual. Variations may affect system
performance or cause system failure.

Customer modification or alteration of this equipment, or the use of replacement parts other than those as
specified by Chemguard may affect the performance of this equipment and may void the warranty.

Read all operating instructions before using this equipment. It is the responsibility and duty of all personnel
involved in the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance and refilling of this system to read and fully
understand this entire manual before using the equipment.

2-1. RECOMMENDED MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

NOTE: 1. The following recommendations are for materials which will be in contact with the foam concentrates.

2. The following are Recommended Materials of Construction for Use With Synthetic Based Polar Sol-
vent/AFFF (AR-AFFF), Conventional AFFF and Protein-Based Foam Concentrates.

3. 304 and 316 grades also include L grades.

CAUTION:
Galvanized steel or other internal coatings must never be used in piping which will contain any foam concentrates.

A. Piping B. Valves

Stainless Steel Type 304 or 316 *
Brass or Bronze
Black steel pipe and malleable iron fittings
CAUTION:
* Exception: Do not use welded stainless steel with Pro-
tein Based Foam Concentrates
Full Port. Brass or Bronze. Cast brass valves fit-
ted with stainless steel (304 or 316 grades) or
brass trim are acceptable. Teflon seats and pack-
ing are preferable for foam concentrate service.
EPT (EPDM), Buna-N or Viton are also accept-
able seal materials for use with Chemguard foam
concentrates. Stainless Steel Type 304 or 316.
Check Valves. Swing type in cast brass with elas-
tomeric seats of EPDM, Buna-N or Viton are rec-
ommended. For Stainless Steel Type 304 or 316,
inline spring checks can be used with cracking
pressure of 1 psi or less.

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2-2. BLADDER TANK SITE SELECTION
NOTE: For Bladder Tank dimensions, refer to the
Outline Assembly Drawing for your particular system.
1. The Bladder Tank must be located on a suitably sup-
ported flat and level surface. Shims and/or grout may
be used to obtain proper level.
2. The recommended base is concrete.
2-3. BLADDER TANK OFF LOADING
1. Do not allow the tank to be rolled over the fittings.
2. Do not allow lifting forks, crane attachments or other
lifting devices to contact the ratio flow controller(s),
fittings or valves during a moving operation.
2-4. BLADDER TANK INSTALLATION
NOTE: Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1 for
horizontal tanks or Fig. 4-2 for vertical tanks for Normal
Stand-By Value position chart, valve locations and valve
number/description references.
WARNING:
Chemguard has not provided an over pressure relief
device with this pressure vessel. ASME Code may re-
quire over pressure protection before placing a pres-
sure vessel into service. It shall be the owners respon-
sibility to provide over pressure protection for this
vessel in accordance with ASME Code.
1. Remove the Bladder Tank from crate. Remove all
wrapping, banding and/or support blocks. Inspect the
entire system and components for damage before se-
curing in place.
2. Vibration during transportation may affect fittings.
Check all fittings and the nuts on all bolted fittings
before the tank is placed in service.
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3. The tank must be securely bolted in place using the
bolt holes provided on the tank tie-down pads.
4. The bladder tank must be placed in a temperature con-
trolled location above 40F (4.5C). Since water is
used to operate the proportioning system and is also
proportioned with foam concentrate, the system must
be protected from freezing temperatures.
CAUTION:
This vessel is fitted with a bladder, and therefore, no
welding shall be done on the pressure vessel. Welding
will damage the bladder and will void the ASME Code
certification.
NOTE: ASME Code construction is standard for all
Chemguard Top Discharge Bladder Tanks.
3. All interconnecting piping must be self-supported.
4. Sufficient space above the tank must be allowed to
permit filling of the tank with foam concentrate.
5. When designing a building to house bladder tanks,
provisions should be made to remove the internal
pipes and bladder, which are the full length and/or
height of the tank.
NOTE: Bladder tanks have flanges on both ends of
the tank. Horizontal tanks always use the larger
flanged ends and Vertical tanks always use the top
end flange for internal piping and bladder removal.
The tank must be located and positioned in the
building to allow sufficient room for removal of the
internal piping and bladder. An access opening in the
ceiling or roof above the tank may also apply.
6. Check all flange bolts on the tank for proper tight-
ness before placing the tank into service. Follow the
appropriate torque rating which follows to insure that
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the bolts are fixed securely in place and have not been
loosened during shipment. If tightening is required, a
crisscross pattern technique is recommended to in-
sure that the flange is secured completely and cor-
rectly. Also, follow the recommended torque ratings
when replacing an internal bladder.
4 in. flange .......................... 50 ft. lbs.
6 and 8 in. flange ................ 60 ft. lbs.
10 and 12 in. flange ......... 120 ft. lbs.
7. If applicable, install the ratio flow controller. Refer
to Chapter 8 - Ratio Flow Controller Storage and In-
stallation Instructions (ratio flow controller supplied
as a loose component) for the proper installation of
threaded or wafer style ratio flow controllers.
NOTE: A minimum of 4-5 pipe diameters of straight
and unobstructed pipe is required upstream and
downstream of each ratio flow controller.
NOTE: Refer to Fig. 4-3 Ratio Flow Controller
Flow Range and Piping Size Chart on page 4-5 for
standard water and foam concentrate line sizes. For
specific flow ranges for each Chemguard foam
concentrate refer to approvals.
8. Install optional sight glass, if provided. See Sect. 2-5
for Sight Glass Installation procedures.
CAUTION:
Alcohol type AR-AFFF foam levels will not be ac-
curately indicated in the sight glass, therefore it is
necessary to determine a full condition by noting
foam concentrate flow from the Bladder Foam
Concentrate Vent Valve 5, as described in the fill-
ing instructions in this manual. It may be neces-
sary to remove and clean the sight glass and then
reinstall after checking the level.
9. If an Automated Foam Concentrate Isolation Valve
No. 8 will be used on the system, it must be installed
along with a Manual Foam Concentrate Shut-Off
Valve No. 1, and the automatic valve will normally
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be closed. The manual valve will normally be open.
10. Because of the various types and brands of automatic
valves and actuators which may be used in a bladder
tank system, refer to the manufacturers installation
instructions when installing on the proportioning sys-
tem.
11. If applicable, install the water powered ball valve.
Refer to the manufacturers installation instructions
when installing on the proportioning system.
12. A check valve must be installed on the foam concen-
trate supply line to prevent backflow of water into
the foam concentrate supply line.
13. A check valve is required in each water pressure feed
line if more than one ratio flow controller is installed.
14. If applicable, install foam concentrate supply piping
and valves from the Bladder Tank to the ratio flow
controller. Install water supply piping and valves to
Bladder Tank and foam solution piping and valves
from Bladder Tank to the discharge devices. All pip-
ing to and from the bladder tank shall be furnished by
others.
CAUTION:
If installing strainers, flow meters or other com-
ponents not described on the System Operating
Drawing, friction loss allowances must be made for
these components when designing foam concen-
trate and water supply piping.
Refer to Appendix A for some other typical instal-
lations.
15. Perform a Tank Bladder Integrity Test before filling
the bladder tank with foam concentrate. Refer to
Chapter 9 for Chemguard recommended procedures.
16. Test the Bladder Tank System before putting it into
service. See Sect. 2-7, Testing after Installation, for
proper installation testing procedures.
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2-5. SIGHT TUBE INSTALLATION
NOTE: Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1 for horizontal tanks or Fig. 4-2 for vertical tanks for Normal
Stand-By Value position chart, valve locations, valve number/description references and for Sight Tube and
Sight Gauge Shut-Off Valve 3 location.
1. Remove the Sight Tube from the shipping carton. Take
care not to damage the tube or adapter threads.
2. Carefully hand thread the Sight Tube/Adapter into the
Sight Gauge Shut-Off Valve 3 until it is fully seated.
Securely tighten tube/adapter. NOTE: If desired,
Sight Tube threads can be Teflon Taped.
CAUTION:
Over tightening the sight tube into the Sight Gauge
Shut-Off Valve 3 could result in damage to the valve
or adapter.
4. Secure the Sight Tube to tank mounting bracket with
the pipe clamp. Snug to Sight Tube, being careful not
to over tighten.
CAUTION:
Over tightening the mounting pipe clamp could result
in damage to the site tube.
NOTE: The Sight Gauge Shut-Off Valve 3, is a 2-Way
valve which allows the foam concentrate tank level to be
checked in the sight glass and also isolates the sight gauge
from the tank when the bladder tank system is operating.
Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1 for horizontal
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tanks or Fig. 4-2 for vertical tanks for Normal Stand-By
Value position chart, valve locations and valve number/
description references.
CAUTION:
All pressure shall be removed from the bladder tank
and water drained by opening Valves 4 & 6 prior to
checking foam level.
When the valve is in the open position the concentrate
level in the tank can be observed in the sight glass. When
the valve is in the closed position the sight gauge is
isolated from the foam system. Foam concentrate in the
sight glass is drained out by closing the Line Master Shut-
Off Valve 9 and opening the Bladder Drain/Fill Valve 7.
CAUTION:
The Sight Gauge Shut-Off Valve 3 shall be placed in
the open position only when checking the tank foam
concentrate level. Normal Standby Operating Valve
Position is Closed. When in the closed position there is
no foam concentrate supply to the sight gauge. If Valve
3 and Valve 9 are left in the open position during sys-
tem operation, foam concentrate will be discharged
through the top of the sight tube.
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2-6. START-UP PROCEDURES
NOTE: Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1 for horizontal tanks or Fig. 4-2 for vertical tanks for Normal
Stand-By Value position chart, valve locations and valve number/description references.
WARNING:
The customer shall be responsible to insure that the
water supply pressure does not exceed the maximum
rated working pressure of the pressure vessel (foam
concentrate tank). Refer to Fig. 2-1 Notes, Item 4 or to
the appropriate outline drawing for your particular
tank(s) for the maximum working pressure of the pres-
sure vessel.
1. Hydrostatically test the water and foam solution pip-
ing before placing the bladder tank into service.
CAUTION:
The bladder tank must be completely isolated from
the water/foam solution piping (Close Valves 1 and
2) during all hydrostatic testing to prevent dam-
age to the internal bladder.
2. Flush the water lines and all foam solution lines. This
shall be done prior to installing any foam makers,
2-7. TESTING AFTER INSTALLATION
1. The completed system shall be tested by qualified
personnel to meet the approval of the AHJ.
2. This test shall be used to determine that the system
has been properly installed, functions as intended and
use initial installation data as a benchmark for annual
testing as required by NFPA 25 to verify continued
performance.
3. Operation of the proportioning equipment shall be
verified by full scale flow testing the system.
4. For Deluge or open systems the minimum flow ex-
pected based on the discharge devices on the system
shall be applied for flow rates. If the proportioner size
has approvals at the minimum flow rate well below
the expected normal discharge rate expected from the
system a midrange flow can be used or the expected
minimum which ever is less.
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sprinklers or nozzles.
3. After flushing, remove all strainer baskets and clean.
Then reinstall the baskets.
4. Place all valves in their stand-by position.
5. Fill the Bladder Tank and foam concentrate piping
with foam concentrate using the concentrate filling
procedure outlined in Chapter 3, Sect. 3-2 for Hori-
zontal Tanks and Sect. 3-3 for Vertical Tanks.
CAUTION:
Filling instructions described in Chapter 3 must
be followed to prevent damage to the bladder.
6. Return all valves to stand-by position and proceed with
full scale test as described in Sect. 2-7, Testing after
Installation.
5. For Closed Wet, Dry Pipe, Preaction and multiple dis-
charge systems the minimum expected discharge flow
rate shall be used for verification of proper propor-
tioning. For Closed Sprinkler Systems it is recom-
mended that (4) sprinkler flow rates at the most re-
mote location be used for the test flow rate. The per-
centage of foam to water shall be - 0% to +30% of the
recommended percentage of foam to water ratio at
the minimum flow condition for Balanced Pressure
Bladder Tank systems. For Positive Pressure ILBP
Low Flow Bladder Tank systems the minimum flow
of the system should result in foam percentage of
+30% or greater at the minimum rated flow of the
proportioner and or the system.
6. A midrange flow is typically recommended but not
required to also verify foam mixture percentage also
in the range of -0% to +30% of the recommended foam
mixture percentage.
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 Installation

7. To minimize flow test foam usage it is recommended 10. If a full flow system test is required it is recommended
that a supervised system isolation valve be installed that water only flow through the system, and be sure
downstream of the system proportioner, A discharge to isolate all foam and water lines to the bladder tank.
test connection with shut-off valve directly adjacent
to the upstream side of the system isolation valve ca- 11. After completion of the acceptance test the system
pable of the required test flow be located for diver- should be flushed and all valves placed in their auto-
sion to a location where foam solution can be prop- matic operational stand-by position.
erly collected for disposal. A sample spigot connec-
tor with small shut-off valve shall be located just * Chemguard Ranges of Acceptability
downstream of the proportioner or in the test discharge for
connection where the foam sample will be taken from Foam Solution Strength:
during the flow test. This will allow minimum run time
of the proportioning test at 30 to 60 seconds before Foam Solution Concentration Chemguard Standards
taking foam sample for measuring proportioning per- 1% 1.0 to 1.3%
centage. 2% 2.0 to 2.6%
3% 3.0 to 3.9%
8. Measure foam percentage using refractive index meter 6% 6.0 to 7.0%
or conductivity meter per NFPA 11 and 16 recom-
mended methods. NOTE: Chemguard standards conform to NFPA, UL
and FM standards.
9. If multiple proportioners are present in the system,
all must be test individually.

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to lift w h e n v e s s e l c o n ta in s liq u id . T h is m a y r e s u lt in b o d ily h a rm to lift w h e n v e s s e l c o n ta in s liq u id . T h is m a y r e s u lt in b o d ily h a rm
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7. Regarding Dimension E, pages 2-8 & 2-9, 2-11 & 2-12: For tanks 500
VALVE DESCRIPTION gallons(1,893 Liters) and larger, Dimension E is 8 in. (203.2 mm) when brass
Valve No. Description Normal Position foam piping is used.

3 ......... Sight Gauge Shut-Off .................... Closed 8. Horizontal Tank foam concentrate discharge & water inlet pipe sizes:
4 ......... Tank Shell Vent .............................. Closed
5 ......... Bladder Vent .................................. Closed NOTE: Refer to page 2-10 for Vertical Tank foam concentrate discharge &
6 ......... Tank Shell Drain/Fill ...................... Closed water inlet pipe sizes.
7 ......... Bladder Drain/Fill ........................... Closed
Foam Concentrate discharge pipe sizes:
9 ......... Fill Line Master Shut-Off ............... Closed
Tank sizes 50 - 450 gallon ................ 2" NPT(F).
Tank sizes 500 - 4500 gallon .......... 3" Grooved.
NOTES FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TANKS
Water inlet pipe sizes:
1. All dimensions are approximate and subject to change. Tank sizes 50 - 450 gallon ................ 2" NPT(F).
Tank sizes 500 - 4500 gallon ........... 3" NPT (F).
2. Carbon steel ASME Code Section VIII tanks supplied as standard.
9. Optional Sight Glass Tube will be packed and shipped with the bladder tank
3. For typical System Operating Drawings - Refer to Figure 4-1 page 4-3 for
but will not be installed. Refer to Sect. 2-5, Sight Tube Installation.
Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tank System or Figure 4-2 page 4-4 for Ver-
tical Top Discharge Bladder Tank System.
10. Each tank is supplied with a nameplate which has the foam type, model num-
ber, capacity in gallons, and year manufactured.
4. All tanks are designed for 175 psi (12 Bar) working pressure.
11. When designing a building to house bladder tanks, provisions must be made
5. All tank and valve openings will be plugged for shipping.
to remove the internal piping and bladder. These items are the full length (Hori-
zontal) or width (Vertical) and height of tank.
6. Optional Sight Glass Assembly includes:
12. For non-standard or special tanks, refer to the specific outline assembly draw-
Clear PVC Sight Glass Tube, 1" NPS I.D., open to atmosphere (vented cap).
ing for that tank for details.
Brass or Stainless Steel 1" NPT 2-Way Supply/Shutoff-Drain Ball Valve for
reading level and draining sight tube. Both brass or stainless steel options 13. Refer to page 2-8 & 2-9 (Horizontal) or page 2-11 & 2-12 (Vertical) for Tank
available. Dimension Chart.

FIGURE 2-1
OUTLINE ASSEMBLY - HORIZONTAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK
STANDARD TANK with OPTIONAL SIGHT GLASS

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 Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tanks - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart
Capacity Tank Dimensions - Inches Approx.

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Gallons Liters A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Wt. Lbs.
50 189 24.0 45.5 22.8 7.5 2.3 40.0 47.2 53.2 27.0 6.9 19.0 12.0 4.5 23.0 20.0 13.3 33.6 0.56 470
75 284 24.0 60.5 30.3 15.0 2.3 40.0 47.2 53.2 27.0 6.9 27.0 20.0 4.5 23.0 20.0 16.8 33.6 0.56 600
100 379 24.0 75.5 37.8 20.0 2.3 40.0 47.2 53.2 27.0 6.9 27.0 20.0 4.5 23.0 20.0 24.3 33.6 0.56 720
150 568 36.0 58.5 29.3 9.5 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 33.0 29.5 3.5 34.0 28.0 12.8 45.6 0.56 1,050
200 757 36.0 72.5 36.3 16.5 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 30.0 25.0 5.0 34.0 28.0 25.3 45.6 0.56 1,320
250 946 36.0 85.5 42.8 23.0 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 35.0 30.0 5.0 34.0 28.0 25.3 45.6 0.56 1,480
300 1,136 36.0 99.5 49.8 30.0 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 48.0 43.0 5.0 34.0 28.0 25.8 45.6 0.56 1,600
350 1,325 36.0 112.5 56.3 36.5 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 61.0 56.0 5.0 34.0 28.0 25.8 45.6 0.56 1,800
400 1,514 36.0 126.5 63.3 43.5 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 74.0 69.0 5.0 34.0 28.0 26.3 45.6 0.56 2,000
450 1,703 36.0 139.5 69.8 50.0 2.3 52.0 59.2 65.2 33.0 6.9 87.0 82.0 5.0 34.0 28.0 26.3 45.6 0.56 2,175
500 1,893 48.0 95.5 47.8 24.0 5.9* 64.5 76.4 82.4 39.0 6.9 32.0 26.0 6.0 44.0 38.0 31.8 57.6 0.69 2,350
600 2,271 48.0 111.5 55.8 32.0 5.9* 64.5 76.4 82.4 39.0 6.9 40.0 34.0 6.0 44.0 38.0 35.8 57.6 0.69 2,800
700 2,650 48.0 126.5 63.3 39.5 5.9* 64.5 76.4 82.4 39.0 6.9 54.0 48.0 6.0 44.0 38.0 36.3 57.6 0.69 3,050
800 3,028 48.0 141.5 70.8 47.0 5.9* 64.5 76.4 82.4 39.0 6.9 68.0 62.0 6.0 44.0 38.0 36.8 57.6 0.69 3,400
900 3,407 48.0 156.5 78.3 54.5 5.9* 64.5 76.4 82.4 39.0 6.9 82.0 76.0 6.0 44.0 38.0 37.3 57.6 0.69 3,720
1,000 3,785 48.0 171.5 85.8 62.0 5.9* 64.5 76.4 82.4 39.0 6.9 96.0 90.0 6.0 44.0 38.0 37.8 57.6 0.69 3,900
1,100 4,164 60.0 125.0 62.5 34.5 5.9* 76.5 88.4 94.4 45.0 6.9 60.0 54.0 6.0 54.0 48.0 32.5 69.6 0.69 4,150
1,200 4,542 60.0 134.0 67.0 39.0 5.9* 76.5 88.4 94.4 45.0 6.9 69.0 63.0 6.0 54.0 48.0 32.5 69.6 0.69 4,370
1,300 4,921 60.0 143.0 71.5 43.5 5.9* 76.5 88.4 94.4 45.0 6.9 78.0 72.0 6.0 54.0 48.0 32.5 69.6 0.69 4,550
1,400 5,300 60.0 152.0 76.0 48.0 5.9* 76.5 88.4 94.4 45.0 6.9 87.0 81.0 6.0 54.0 48.0 32.5 69.6 0.69 4,760
1,500 5,678 60.0 162.0 81.0 53.0 5.9* 76.5 88.4 94.4 45.0 6.9 96.0 90.0 6.0 54.0 48.0 33.0 69.6 0.69 4,940
1,600 6,057 72.0 129.0 64.5 33.5 5.9* 88.5 100.4 106.4 51.0 6.9 51.0 43.0 8.0 65.0 59.0 39.0 81.6 0.81 5,130
1,700 6,435 72.0 135.0 67.5 36.5 5.9* 88.5 100.4 106.4 51.0 6.9 57.0 49.0 8.0 65.0 59.0 39.0 81.6 0.81 5,330
1,800 6,814 72.0 141.0 70.5 39.5 5.9* 88.5 100.4 106.4 51.0 6.9 63.0 55.0 8.0 65.0 59.0 39.0 81.6 0.81 5,510
1,900 7,192 72.0 148.0 74.0 43.0 5.9* 88.5 100.4 106.4 51.0 6.9 69.0 61.0 8.0 65.0 59.0 39.5 81.6 0.81 5,690
2,000 7,571 72.0 154.0 77.0 46.0 5.9* 88.5 100.4 106.4 51.0 6.9 75.0 67.0 8.0 65.0 59.0 39.5 81.6 0.81 6,030
2,100 7,949 84.0 124.0 62.0 28.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 39.0 31.0 8.0 75.0 69.0 42.5 93.6 0.81 6,200
2,200 8,328 84.0 128.0 64.0 30.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 44.0 36.0 8.0 75.0 69.0 42.0 93.6 0.81 6,400
2,300 8,706 84.0 133.0 66.5 32.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 48.0 40.0 8.0 75.0 69.0 42.5 93.6 0.81 6,610
2,400 9,085 84.0 137.0 68.5 34.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 54.0 46.0 8.0 75.0 69.0 41.5 93.6 0.81 6,780
2,500 9,464 84.0 142.0 71.0 37.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 59.0 51.0 8.0 75.0 69.0 41.5 93.6 0.81 6,850
2,600 9,842 84.0 147.0 73.5 39.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 65.0 55.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 7,200
2,700 10,221 84.0 151.0 75.5 41.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 69.0 59.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 7,350
2,800 10,599 84.0 156.0 78.0 44.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 74.0 64.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 7,500
2,900 10,978 84.0 161.0 80.5 46.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 78.0 68.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 7,700
3,000 11,356 84.0 165.0 82.5 48.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 81.0 71.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 42.0 93.6 1.06 7,900
3,100 11,735 84.0 170.0 85.0 51.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 87.0 77.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 8,125
3,200 12,113 84.0 174.0 87.0 53.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 92.0 82.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 8,350
3,300 12,492 84.0 179.0 89.5 55.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 96.0 86.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 8,575
3,400 12,870 84.0 183.0 91.5 57.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 101.0 91.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 8,800
3,500 13,249 84.0 188.0 94.0 60.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 105.0 95.0 10.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 9,025
3,600 13,627 84.0 193.0 96.5 62.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 111.0 99.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 9,250
3,700 14,006 84.0 197.0 98.5 64.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 115.0 103.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 9,475
3,800 14,385 84.0 202.0 101.0 67.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 120.0 108.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 9,700
3,900 14,763 84.0 206.0 103.0 69.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 124.0 112.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 9,925
4,000 15,142 84.0 211.0 105.5 71.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 129.0 117.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 10,150
4,100 15,520 84.0 216.0 108.0 74.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 133.0 121.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 10,375
4,200 15,899 84.0 221.0 110.5 76.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 138.0 126.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 10,500
4,300 16,277 84.0 225.0 112.5 78.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 142.0 130.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 10,725
4,400 16,656 84.0 229.0 114.5 80.5 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 147.0 135.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.0 93.6 1.06 10,925
4,500 17,034 84.0 234.0 117.0 83.0 5.9* 100.5 112.4 118.4 57.0 6.9 151.0 139.0 12.0 75.0 67.0 41.5 93.6 1.06 11,200

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Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tank-Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart(Inches)

* NOTE: Dimension E - See Fig. 2-1 Notes, Item 7. HORIZONTAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK - STANDARD ARRANGEMENT
 Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tanks - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart
Capacity Tank Dimensions - Millimeters Approx.

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Gallons Liters A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Wt. Kg.
50 189 609.6 1,155.7 577.9 190.5 58.4 1,016.0 1,198.9 1,351.3 685.8 175.3 482.6 304.8 114.3 584.2 508.0 336.6 853.4 14.3 213
75 284 609.6 1,536.7 768.4 381.0 58.4 1,016.0 1,198.9 1,351.3 685.8 175.3 685.8 508.0 114.3 584.2 508.0 425.5 853.4 14.3 272
100 379 609.6 1,917.7 958.9 508.0 58.4 1,016.0 1,198.9 1,351.3 685.8 175.3 685.8 508.0 114.3 584.2 508.0 616.0 853.4 14.3 327
150 568 914.4 1,485.9 743.0 241.3 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 838.2 749.3 88.9 863.6 711.2 323.9 1,158.2 14.3 476
200 757 914.4 1,841.5 920.8 419.1 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 762.0 635.0 127.0 863.6 711.2 641.4 1,158.2 14.3 599
250 946 914.4 2,171.7 1,085.9 584.2 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 889.0 762.0 127.0 863.6 711.2 641.4 1,158.2 14.3 671
300 1,136 914.4 2,527.3 1,263.7 762.0 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 1,219.2 1,092.2 127.0 863.6 711.2 654.1 1,158.2 14.3 726
350 1,325 914.4 2,857.5 1,428.8 927.1 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 1,549.4 1,422.4 127.0 863.6 711.2 654.1 1,158.2 14.3 816
400 1,514 914.4 3,213.1 1,606.6 1,104.9 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 1,879.6 1,752.6 127.0 863.6 711.2 666.8 1,158.2 14.3 907
450 1,703 914.4 3,543.3 1,771.7 1,270.0 58.4 1,320.8 1,503.7 1,656.1 838.2 175.3 2,209.8 2,082.8 127.0 863.6 711.2 666.8 1,158.2 14.3 987
500 1,893 1,219.2 2,425.7 1,212.9 609.6 149.9* 1,638.3 1,940.6 2,093.0 990.6 175.3 812.8 660.4 152.4 1,117.6 965.2 806.5 1,463.0 17.5 1,066
600 2,271 1,219.2 2,832.1 1,416.1 812.8 149.9* 1,638.3 1,940.6 2,093.0 990.6 175.3 1,016.0 863.6 152.4 1,117.6 965.2 908.1 1,463.0 17.5 1,270
700 2,650 1,219.2 3,213.1 1,606.6 1,003.3 149.9* 1,638.3 1,940.6 2,093.0 990.6 175.3 1,371.6 1,219.2 152.4 1,117.6 965.2 920.8 1,463.0 17.5 1,383
800 3,028 1,219.2 3,594.1 1,797.1 1,193.8 149.9* 1,638.3 1,940.6 2,093.0 990.6 175.3 1,727.2 1,574.8 152.4 1,117.6 965.2 933.5 1,463.0 17.5 1,542
900 3,407 1,219.2 3,975.1 1,987.6 1,384.3 149.9* 1,638.3 1,940.6 2,093.0 990.6 175.3 2,082.8 1,930.4 152.4 1,117.6 965.2 946.2 1,463.0 17.5 1,687
1,000 3,785 1,219.2 4,356.1 2,178.1 1,574.8 149.9* 1,638.3 1,940.6 2,093.0 990.6 175.3 2,438.4 2,286.0 152.4 1,117.6 965.2 958.9 1,463.0 17.5 1,769
1,100 4,164 1,524.0 3,175.0 1,587.5 876.3 149.9* 1,943.1 2,245.4 2,397.8 1,143.0 175.3 1,524.0 1,371.6 152.4 1,371.6 1,219.2 825.5 1,767.8 17.5 1,882
1,200 4,542 1,524.0 3,403.6 1,701.8 990.6 149.9* 1,943.1 2,245.4 2,397.8 1,143.0 175.3 1,752.6 1,600.2 152.4 1,371.6 1,219.2 825.5 1,767.8 17.5 1,982
1,300 4,921 1,524.0 3,632.2 1,816.1 1,104.9 149.9* 1,943.1 2,245.4 2,397.8 1,143.0 175.3 1,981.2 1,828.8 152.4 1,371.6 1,219.2 825.5 1,767.8 17.5 2,064
1,400 5,300 1,524.0 3,860.8 1,930.4 1,219.2 149.9* 1,943.1 2,245.4 2,397.8 1,143.0 175.3 2,209.8 2,057.4 152.4 1,371.6 1,219.2 825.5 1,767.8 17.5 2,159
1,500 5,678 1,524.0 4,114.8 2,057.4 1,346.2 149.9* 1,943.1 2,245.4 2,397.8 1,143.0 175.3 2,438.4 2,286.0 152.4 1,371.6 1,219.2 838.2 1,767.8 17.5 2,241
1,600 6,057 1,828.8 3,276.6 1,638.3 850.9 149.9* 2,247.9 2,550.2 2,702.6 1,295.4 175.3 1,295.4 1,092.2 203.2 1,651.0 1,498.6 990.6 2,072.6 20.6 2,327
1,700 6,435 1,828.8 3,429.0 1,714.5 927.1 149.9* 2,247.9 2,550.2 2,702.6 1,295.4 175.3 1,447.8 1,244.6 203.2 1,651.0 1,498.6 990.6 2,072.6 20.6 2,418
1,800 6,814 1,828.8 3,581.4 1,790.7 1,003.3 149.9* 2,247.9 2,550.2 2,702.6 1,295.4 175.3 1,600.2 1,397.0 203.2 1,651.0 1,498.6 990.6 2,072.6 20.6 2,499
1,900 7,192 1,828.8 3,759.2 1,879.6 1,092.2 149.9* 2,247.9 2,550.2 2,702.6 1,295.4 175.3 1,752.6 1,549.4 203.2 1,651.0 1,498.6 1,003.3 2,072.6 20.6 2,581
2,000 7,571 1,828.8 3,911.6 1,955.8 1,168.4 149.9* 2,247.9 2,550.2 2,702.6 1,295.4 175.3 1,905.0 1,701.8 203.2 1,651.0 1,498.6 1,003.3 2,072.6 20.6 2,735
2,100 7,949 2,133.6 3,149.6 1,574.8 711.2 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 990.6 787.4 203.2 1,905.0 1,752.6 1,079.5 2,377.4 20.6 2,812
2,200 8,328 2,133.6 3,251.2 1,625.6 762.0 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,117.6 914.4 203.2 1,905.0 1,752.6 1,066.8 2,377.4 20.6 2,903
2,300 8,706 2,133.6 3,378.2 1,689.1 825.5 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,219.2 1,016.0 203.2 1,905.0 1,752.6 1,079.5 2,377.4 20.6 2,998
2,400 9,085 2,133.6 3,479.8 1,739.9 876.3 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,371.6 1,168.4 203.2 1,905.0 1,752.6 1,054.1 2,377.4 20.6 3,075
2,500 9,464 2,133.6 3,606.8 1,803.4 939.8 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,498.6 1,295.4 203.2 1,905.0 1,752.6 1,054.1 2,377.4 20.6 3,107
2,600 9,842 2,133.6 3,733.8 1,866.9 1,003.3 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,651.0 1,397.0 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 3,266
2,700 10,221 2,133.6 3,835.4 1,917.7 1,054.1 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,752.6 1,498.6 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 3,334
2,800 10,599 2,133.6 3,962.4 1,981.2 1,117.6 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,879.6 1,625.6 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 3,402
2,900 10,978 2,133.6 4,089.4 2,044.7 1,181.1 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 1,981.2 1,727.2 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 3,493
3,000 11,356 2,133.6 4,191.0 2,095.5 1,231.9 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,057.4 1,803.4 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,066.8 2,377.4 27.0 3,583
3,100 11,735 2,133.6 4,318.0 2,159.0 1,295.4 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,209.8 1,955.8 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 3,685
3,200 12,113 2,133.6 4,419.6 2,209.8 1,346.2 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,336.8 2,082.8 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 3,787
3,300 12,492 2,133.6 4,546.6 2,273.3 1,409.7 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,438.4 2,184.4 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 3,890
3,400 12,870 2,133.6 4,648.2 2,324.1 1,460.5 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,565.4 2,311.4 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 3,992
3,500 13,249 2,133.6 4,775.2 2,387.6 1,524.0 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,667.0 2,413.0 254.0 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 4,094
3,600 13,627 2,133.6 4,902.2 2,451.1 1,587.5 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,819.4 2,514.6 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 4,196
3,700 14,006 2,133.6 5,003.8 2,501.9 1,638.3 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 2,921.0 2,616.2 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 4,298
3,800 14,385 2,133.6 5,130.8 2,565.4 1,701.8 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,048.0 2,743.2 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 4,400
3,900 14,763 2,133.6 5,232.4 2,616.2 1,752.6 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,149.6 2,844.8 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 4,502
4,000 15,142 2,133.6 5,359.4 2,679.7 1,816.1 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,276.6 2,971.8 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 4,604
4,100 15,520 2,133.6 5,486.4 2,743.2 1,879.6 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,378.2 3,073.4 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 4,706
4,200 15,899 2,133.6 5,613.4 2,806.7 1,943.1 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,505.2 3,200.4 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 4,763
4,300 16,277 2,133.6 5,715.0 2,857.5 1,993.9 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,606.8 3,302.0 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 4,865
4,400 16,656 2,133.6 5,816.6 2,908.3 2,044.7 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,733.8 3,429.0 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,041.4 2,377.4 27.0 4,955
4,500 17,034 2,133.6 5,943.6 2,971.8 2,108.2 149.9* 2,552.7 2,855.0 3,007.4 1,447.8 175.3 3,835.4 3,530.6 304.8 1,905.0 1,701.8 1,054.1 2,377.4 27.0 5,080

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Horizontal Top Discharge Bladder Tank-Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart(Millimeters)

* NOTE: Dimension E - See Fig. 2-1 Notes, Item 7. HORIZONTAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK - STANDARD ARRANGEMENT
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VALVE DESCRIPTION NOTE: Vertical Tank foam concentrate discharge & water inlet pipe sizes:

Valve No. Description Normal Position Foam Concentrate discharge pipe sizes:
3 ......... Sight Gauge Shut-Off .................... Closed Tank sizes 25 - 450 gallon ................ 2" NPT(F).
4 ......... Tank Shell Vent .............................. Closed Tank sizes 500 - 4500 gallon .......... 3" Grooved.
5 ......... Bladder Vent .................................. Closed
6 ......... Tank Shell Drain/Fill ...................... Closed Water inlet pipe sizes:
7 ......... Bladder Drain/Fill ........................... Closed Tank sizes 25 - 450 gallon ................ 2" NPT(F).
9 ......... Fill Line Master Shut-Off ............... Closed Tank sizes 500 - 4500 gallon ........... 3" NPT (F).

FIGURE 2-2
OUTLINE ASSEMBLY - VERTICAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK
STANDARD TANK with OPTIONAL SIGHT GLASS

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 Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tank-Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart(Inches)

Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tanks - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart
Capacity Tank Dimensions - Inches Approx.
Gallons Liters A B C D E F G H I J K L Wt. Lbs.
25 95 24.0 51.1 45.1 26.0 2.3 33.6 26.0 6.9 16.2 3.0 22.9 0.56 300
36 136 24.0 57.1 51.1 30.0 2.3 33.6 26.0 6.9 16.2 3.0 22.9 0.56 390
50 189 24.0 65.1 59.1 38.0 2.3 33.6 26.0 6.9 16.2 3.0 22.9 0.56 470
75 284 24.0 80.1 74.1 53.0 2.3 33.6 26.0 6.9 16.2 3.0 22.9 0.56 600
100 379 24.0 95.1 89.1 68.0 2.3 33.6 26.0 6.9 16.2 3.0 22.9 0.56 720
150 568 36.0 76.1 70.1 47.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 1,050
200 757 36.0 90.1 84.1 61.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 1,320
250 946 36.0 103.1 97.1 74.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 1,480
300 1,136 36.0 117.1 111.1 88.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 1,600
350 1,325 36.0 130.1 124.1 101.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 1,800
400 1,514 36.0 144.1 138.1 115.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 2,000
450 1,703 36.0 157.1 151.1 128.0 2.3 45.6 38.0 6.9 24.1 4.0 34.0 0.56 2,175
500 1,893 48.0 118.5 112.5 80.0 5.9* 57.6 51.0 6.9 32.5 4.5 46.0 0.56 2,350
600 2,271 48.0 134.5 128.5 96.0 5.9* 57.6 51.0 6.9 32.5 4.5 46.0 0.56 2,800
700 2,650 48.0 149.5 143.5 111.0 5.9* 57.6 51.0 6.9 32.5 4.5 46.0 0.56 3,050
800 3,028 48.0 164.5 158.5 126.0 5.9* 57.6 51.0 6.9 32.5 4.5 46.0 0.56 3,400
900 3,407 48.0 179.5 173.5 141.0 5.9* 57.6 51.0 6.9 32.5 4.5 46.0 0.56 3,720
1,000 3,785 48.0 194.5 188.5 156.0 5.9* 57.6 51.0 6.9 32.5 4.5 46.0 0.56 3,900
1,100 4,164 60.0 149.5 143.5 107.0 5.9* 69.6 63.0 5.9 39.6 5.0 56.0 0.56 4,150
1,200 4,542 60.0 158.5 152.5 116.0 5.9* 69.6 63.0 5.9 39.6 5.0 56.0 0.56 4,370
1,300 4,921 60.0 167.5 161.5 125.0 5.9* 69.6 63.0 5.9 39.6 5.0 56.0 0.56 4,550
1,400 5,300 60.0 176.5 170.5 134.0 5.9* 69.6 63.0 5.9 39.6 5.0 56.0 0.56 4,760
1,500 5,678 60.0 186.5 180.5 144.0 5.9* 69.6 63.0 5.9 39.6 5.0 56.0 0.56 4,940
1,600 6,057 72.0 153.5 147.5 108.0 5.9* 81.6 75.0 5.9 48.6 5.0 68.8 0.56 5,130
1,700 6,435 72.0 159.5 153.5 114.0 5.9* 81.6 75.0 5.9 48.6 5.0 68.8 0.56 5,330
1,800 6,814 72.0 165.5 159.5 120.0 5.9* 81.6 75.0 5.9 48.6 5.0 68.8 0.56 5,510
1,900 7,192 72.0 172.5 166.5 127.0 5.9* 81.6 75.0 5.9 48.6 5.0 68.8 0.56 5,690
2,000 7,571 72.0 178.5 172.5 133.0 5.9* 81.6 75.0 5.9 48.6 5.0 68.8 0.56 6,030
2,100 7,949 84.0 148.5 142.5 100.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 6,200
2,200 8,328 84.0 152.5 146.5 104.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 6,400
2,300 8,706 84.0 157.5 151.5 109.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 6,610
2,400 9,085 84.0 161.5 155.5 113.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 6,780
2,500 9,464 84.0 166.5 160.5 118.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 6,850
2,600 9,842 84.0 171.5 165.5 123.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 7,200
2,700 10,221 84.0 175.5 169.5 127.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 7,350
2,800 10,599 84.0 180.5 174.5 132.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 7,500
2,900 10,978 84.0 185.5 179.5 137.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 7,700
3,000 11,356 84.0 189.5 183.5 141.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 7,900
3,100 11,735 84.0 194.5 188.5 146.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 8,125
3,200 12,113 84.0 198.5 192.5 150.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 8,350
3,300 12,492 84.0 203.5 197.5 155.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 8,575
3,400 12,870 84.0 207.5 201.5 159.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 8,800
3,500 13,249 84.0 212.5 206.5 164.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 9,025
3,600 13,627 84.0 217.5 211.5 169.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 9,250
3,700 14,006 84.0 221.5 215.5 173.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 9,475
3,800 14,385 84.0 226.5 220.5 178.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.56 9,700
3,900 14,763 84.0 230.5 224.5 182.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 9,925
4,000 15,142 84.0 235.5 229.5 187.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 10,150
4,100 15,520 84.0 240.5 234.5 192.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 10,375
4,200 15,899 84.0 245.5 239.5 197.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 10,500
4,300 16,277 84.0 249.5 243.5 201.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 10,725
4,400 16,656 84.0 253.5 247.5 205.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 10,925
4,500 17,034 84.0 258.5 252.5 210.0 5.9* 93.6 87.0 5.9 55.5 7.0 78.5 0.69 11,200
* NOTE: Dimension E: - For tanks 500 gallons(1,893 Liters) and larger, Dimension E is 8 in. (203.2 mm) when brass foam piping is used.

VERTICAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK - STANDARD ARRANGEMENT

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 Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tank-Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart(Millimeters)

Vertical Top Discharge Bladder Tanks - Capacity, Dimensions & Weight Chart
Capacity Tank Dimensions - Millimeters Approx.
Gallons Liters A B C D E F G H I J K L Wt. Kg.
25 95 609.6 1298.6 1146.2 660.4 58.4 853.4 660.4 175.3 411.5 76.2 581.7 14.3 136
36 136 609.6 1451.0 1298.6 762.0 58.4 853.4 660.4 175.3 411.5 76.2 581.7 14.3 177
50 189 609.6 1654.2 1501.8 965.2 58.4 853.4 660.4 175.3 411.5 76.2 581.7 14.3 213
75 284 609.6 2035.2 1882.8 1346.2 58.4 853.4 660.4 175.3 411.5 76.2 581.7 14.3 272
100 379 609.6 2416.2 2263.8 1727.2 58.4 853.4 660.4 175.3 411.5 76.2 581.7 14.3 327
150 568 914.4 1933.6 1781.2 1193.8 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 476
200 757 914.4 2289.2 2136.8 1549.4 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 599
250 946 914.4 2619.4 2467.0 1879.6 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 671
300 1,136 914.4 2975.0 2822.6 2235.2 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 726
350 1,325 914.4 3305.2 3152.8 2565.4 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 816
400 1,514 914.4 3660.8 3508.4 2921.0 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 907
450 1,703 914.4 3991.0 3838.6 3251.2 58.4 1158.2 965.2 175.3 612.1 101.6 863.6 14.3 987
500 1,893 1219.2 3009.9 2857.5 2032.0 149.9* 1463.0 1295.4 175.3 825.5 114.3 1168.4 14.3 1,066
600 2,271 1219.2 3416.3 3263.9 2438.4 149.9* 1463.0 1295.4 175.3 825.5 114.3 1168.4 14.3 1,270
700 2,650 1219.2 3797.3 3644.9 2819.4 149.9* 1463.0 1295.4 175.3 825.5 114.3 1168.4 14.3 1,383
800 3,028 1219.2 4178.3 4025.9 3200.4 149.9* 1463.0 1295.4 175.3 825.5 114.3 1168.4 14.3 1,542
900 3,407 1219.2 4559.3 4406.9 3581.4 149.9* 1463.0 1295.4 175.3 825.5 114.3 1168.4 14.3 1,687
1,000 3,785 1219.2 4940.3 4787.9 3962.4 149.9* 1463.0 1295.4 175.3 825.5 114.3 1168.4 14.3 1,769
1,100 4,164 1524.0 3797.3 3644.9 2717.8 149.9* 1767.8 1600.2 149.9 1005.8 127.0 1422.4 14.3 1,882
1,200 4,542 1524.0 4025.9 3873.5 2946.4 149.9* 1767.8 1600.2 149.9 1005.8 127.0 1422.4 14.3 1,982
1,300 4,921 1524.0 4254.5 4102.1 3175.0 149.9* 1767.8 1600.2 149.9 1005.8 127.0 1422.4 14.3 2,064
1,400 5,300 1524.0 4483.1 4330.7 3403.6 149.9* 1767.8 1600.2 149.9 1005.8 127.0 1422.4 14.3 2,159
1,500 5,678 1524.0 4737.1 4584.7 3657.6 149.9* 1767.8 1600.2 149.9 1005.8 127.0 1422.4 14.3 2,241
1,600 6,057 1828.8 3898.9 3746.5 2743.2 149.9* 2072.6 1905.0 149.9 1234.4 127.0 1747.5 14.3 2,327
1,700 6,435 1828.8 4051.3 3898.9 2895.6 149.9* 2072.6 1905.0 149.9 1234.4 127.0 1747.5 14.3 2,418
1,800 6,814 1828.8 4203.7 4051.3 3048.0 149.9* 2072.6 1905.0 149.9 1234.4 127.0 1747.5 14.3 2,499
1,900 7,192 1828.8 4381.5 4229.1 3225.8 149.9* 2072.6 1905.0 149.9 1234.4 127.0 1747.5 14.3 2,581
2,000 7,571 1828.8 4533.9 4381.5 3378.2 149.9* 2072.6 1905.0 149.9 1234.4 127.0 1747.5 14.3 2,735
2,100 7,949 2133.6 3771.9 3619.5 2540.0 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 2,812
2,200 8,328 2133.6 3873.5 3721.1 2641.6 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 2,903
2,300 8,706 2133.6 4000.5 3848.1 2768.6 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 2,998
2,400 9,085 2133.6 4102.1 3949.7 2870.2 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,075
2,500 9,464 2133.6 4229.1 4076.7 2997.2 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,107
2,600 9,842 2133.6 4356.1 4203.7 3124.2 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,266
2,700 10,221 2133.6 4457.7 4305.3 3225.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,334
2,800 10,599 2133.6 4584.7 4432.3 3352.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,402
2,900 10,978 2133.6 4711.7 4559.3 3479.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,493
3,000 11,356 2133.6 4813.3 4660.9 3581.4 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,583
3,100 11,735 2133.6 4940.3 4787.9 3708.4 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,685
3,200 12,113 2133.6 5041.9 4889.5 3810.0 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,787
3,300 12,492 2133.6 5168.9 5016.5 3937.0 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,890
3,400 12,870 2133.6 5270.5 5118.1 4038.6 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 3,992
3,500 13,249 2133.6 5397.5 5245.1 4165.6 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 4,094
3,600 13,627 2133.6 5524.5 5372.1 4292.6 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 4,196
3,700 14,006 2133.6 5626.1 5473.7 4394.2 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 4,298
3,800 14,385 2133.6 5753.1 5600.7 4521.2 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 14.3 4,400
3,900 14,763 2133.6 5854.7 5702.3 4622.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 4,502
4,000 15,142 2133.6 5981.7 5829.3 4749.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 4,604
4,100 15,520 2133.6 6108.7 5956.3 4876.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 4,706
4,200 15,899 2133.6 6235.7 6083.3 5003.8 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 4,763
4,300 16,277 2133.6 6337.3 6184.9 5105.4 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 4,865
4,400 16,656 2133.6 6438.9 6286.5 5207.0 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 4,955
4,500 17,034 2133.6 6565.9 6413.5 5334.0 149.9* 2377.4 2209.8 149.9 1409.7 177.8 1993.9 17.5 5,080
* NOTE: Dimension E: - For tanks 500 gallons(1,893 Liters) and larger, Dimension E is 8 in. (203.2 mm) when brass foam piping is used.

VERTICAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK - STANDARD ARRANGEMENT

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 Appendix A

APPENDIX A
TYPICAL INSTALLA
INSTALLATIONS
ALLATIONS

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 Figure A-1 Balanced Pressure Bladder System-Wet Pipe Closed Type

Balanced Pressure Bladder System

Wet Pipe Closed Type
A. Foam Concentrate Bladder Tank complete
with items 3-9.
3. Sight Gauge Shut-Off - NORMALLY CLOSED
4. Tank Shell Vent - NORMALLY CLOSED
5. Bladder Vent - NORMALLY CLOSED
T O
S Y S T E M
6. Tank Shell Drain/Fill - NORMALLY CLOSED
T o d is c h a r g e h e a d e r 7. Bladder Drain/Fill - NORMALLY CLOSED
o r c a lib r a te n o z z le 9. Fill Line Master Shut Off - NORMALLY
w ith c a p a c ity o f
2 6
CLOSED
F O A M /W A T E R m in im u m to m id r a n g e
s y s te m flo w c a p a c ity
28. Sight Gauge Assembly - The trim for this
S O L U T IO N
fo r fo a m te s tin g
assembly varies with the type of foam
In s ta ll a r e m o v a b le s p o o l p ie c e concentrate to be used. Refer to O&M
in th e fo a m c o n c e n tr a te p ip in g 2 5 Manual for specific details.
to fa c ilita te s e r v ic in g o r ific e p la te B. Proportioning Device - Concentrate Ratio
2 0 Controller with Integral Orifice.
C. Type of System - Alarm Check Valve with
5 Variable Pressure Trim including Retard
2 2 *** B Chamber.
2 3 2 4 8. Water Supply Control Valve - NORMALLY
F o a m OPEN Supervised
C o n c e n tra te
D 12. Water Motor Alarm and Strainer or Alarm
Pressure Switch withcircuit closer vent
W A T E R
trim
4 D. Concentrate Control Valve (HOV) -
Hydraulically Actuated Ball Valve-water
1 4 1 3 1 2 powered.
14. 1/2" HOV Actuator Water Supply Ball
1 1 * Valve - NORMALLY OPEN
A 20. Strainer
E. Accessory Trim - Furnished by others (Order
each item separately)
2 7 * 10. Fire Department Connection with Ball Drip
1 0 *
3 0
Valve*
2 8 1 6 11. 1/2" Soft Seat Check Valve*
13. Alarm Line Piping
1 5 15. Tank Water Supply Control Va l v e -
B la d d e r NORMALLY OPEN
16. Water Supply Piping to Bladder Tank
C 22. Concentrate Control Shut-Off Valve -
NORMALLY OPEN***
23. Foam Concentrate Discharge Piping
8
T o D r a in
24. Foam Concentrate Swing Check Valve
25. Foam Solution Test Valve - NORMALLY
3
CLOSED
F R O M 26. System Isolation Valve - NORMALLY
7 9 6 W A T E R OPEN Supervised
S U P P L Y 27. Check Valve*

* Optional (Not required if a Fire Department

Connection is located elsewhere).

*** Full Port Bronze Body with 316 Stainless

Steel Trim and Ball (2" and under).
Cast Iron Body OS&Y with Bronze Trim and
seats (over 2").
FIGURE A-1
BALANCED PRESSURE BLADDER SYSTEM
WET PIPE CLOSED TYPE

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 Figure A-2 Wet Pipe Low Flow Foam System

Wet Pipe Low Flow Foam System

Vertical Straight Through
Pilot Operated Pressure Control
Valve Assembly with HOV Valve
A. Foam Concentrate Bladder Tank complete with
2 6 items 3-9 and 45.
In s ta ll a r e m o v a b le s p o o l p ie c e 3. Sight Gauge Shut-Off - NORMALLY CLOSED
in th e fo a m c o n c e n tr a te p ip in g 4. Tank Shell Vent - NORMALLY CLOSED
to fa c ilita te s e r v ic in g o r ific e p la te 2 5 5. Bladder Vent - NORMALLY CLOSED
6. Tank Shell Drain/Fill - NORMALLY CLOSED
3 0
2 0 7. Bladder Drain/Fill - NORMALLY CLOSED
9. Fill Line Master Shut Off - NORMALLY CLOSED
2 1 B 45. Sight Gauge Assembly - The trim for this
4 2
2 4 2 3
assembly varies with the type of foam
concentrate to be used. Refer to O&M Manual
D * D for specific details.
B. Chemguard In-Line Balanced Pressure
F o a m Proportioning Assembly (ILBP), including
M e te r in g O r ific e
Concentrate Ratio Flow Controller with Metering
1 4
Orifice (includes items 30 & 42).
1 3 1 2 30. Duplex Gauge
42. Spool Balancing Valve with TFE lined stainless
steel braided hose and fitting - rP foam vs.
5 water, min. 15 PSIG. ILBP Piping Stainless
2 2 *** 4 3 Steel or Brass (order separately)
2 3 C. Type of System - Alarm Check Valve with Variable
F o a m
Pressure Trim.
C o n c e n tra te C 43. Retard Chamber (order separately)
44. Circuit Closer Vent Trim (order separately)
D. Concentrate Control Valve (HOV) - Hydraulically
4 Operated Valve, Manual Reset, Operated with
Pressure from Alarm Line 43.
20. 1/2" Strainer
21. 1/2" Ball Valve - NORMALLY OPEN
F. Factory assembled and tested Viking Model A or B
4 0 4 1 Pilot Operated Pressure Control Assembly (includes
A items 31 through 41).
3 4
31. Viking Model H or J Flow Control Valve
3 3
3 2 3 6
32. Viking Model C-2 Pilot Pressure Regulating
3 7
Valve
33. Viking Speed Control Assembly or Valve
F 3 5 34. Check Valve
1 6
4 5 35. Priming Valve
1 5 3 1
36. Restricted Orifice
3 8 37. Strainer
B la d d e r 38. Water Supply Pressure Gauge
39. Drain Valve (not shown)
40. Air Bleed Valve and Pressure Gauge
41. Downstream Pressure Gauge (not shown)
G. Accessory Trim - (Order each item separately)
8. Water supply Control Valve - NORMALLY OPEN
8 12. Water Motor Alarm and Strainer
13. Alarm Line Piping
3 14. 1/2" P.O.R.V. Water Supply Ball Valve -
NORMALLY OPEN
15. Tank Water Supply Control Valve - NORMALLY
7 9 6 OPEN
16. Water Supply Piping to Bladder Tank
22. Concentrate Control Shut-Off Valve -
NORMALLY OPEN***
23. Foam Concentrate Discharge Piping
24. Foam Concentrate Swing Check Valve
25. Foam Solution Test Valve - NORMALLY
CLOSED
26. System Isolation Valve - NORMALLY OPEN

FIGURE A-2 *** Full Port Bronze Body with 316 Stainless Steel
WET PIPE LOW FLOW FOAM SYSTEM Trim and Ball (2" and under).
Cast Iron Body OS&Y with Bronze Trim and seats
(over 2").

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CHAPTER 3
CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATE FILLING PR OCEDURE FOR BLADDER TANKS
PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Incorrect filling procedures can damage the internal bladder. Chemguard products have a limited warranty for
one year from date of purchase. Customer incorrect fill procedure will void the warranty.
NOTE: Chemguard recommends the bladder tank be kept completely full to its rated capacity at all times to insure
maximum fire fighting capability of the system. The bladder tank shall be refilled or topped off any time the
system has been activated and foam concentrate has been discharged from the tank.
3-1. INTRODUCTION
The following describes the recommended method for fill-
ing bladder tanks. To assure that the bladder is positioned
so as to be fully supported by the tank shelf, it is abso-
lutely imperative that this procedure be followed.
The fill procedure is divided into two sections: The first
section (3-2) covers Horizontal Bladder Tanks and the
second section (3-3) covers Vertical Bladder Tanks.
Each fill section is further divided into:
A. Initial Fill or Empty Bladder Tank using motor driven
foam concentrate pump.
B. Refilling or Topping-Off using motor driven foam
concentrate pump because of: (1) the type of foam
concentrate, i.e., an Alcohol Resistant, or (2) the vol-
ume to be replenished.
C. Topping-Off by hand pouring foam concentrate from
containers directly into the fill funnel.
CAUTION:
The method described In Section C can be used
only when less than 30% of tank volume needs to
be replenished and must not be used when
topping-off with Alcohol Resistant foam concen-
trates due to the viscosity characteristics of alco-
hol type AR-AFFF agents.
D. Hand pumping foam concentrate thru the Bladder
Foam Concentrate Drain/Fill Valve No. 7.
NOTE: The pump fill/refill method only is to be
used when filling the bladder tank with Alcohol
Resistant foam concentrate.
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Filling Procedures
The following equipment is required for proper bladder
tank fill in cases of initial fill/empty tank or large volume
refill:
1. An open top 55 gallon drum (208 L), or appropriate
sized container (approx. 3 ft. high x 2 ft. dia.), to be
completely filled with clean fresh water.
2. An appropriate length (20 ft.) of 1" clear air/foam con-
centrate vent hose with a male 1" NPT swivel for con-
nection to Bladder Foam Concentrate Vent Valve 5,
and a weighted end piece to hold and maintain the
clear hose at the bottom of the 55 gal. drum. This
length of clear hose connects Valve 5 to the 55 gallon
drum allowing bladder air discharge thru the water in
the drum, and also allows foam concentrate discharge
indicating that the bladder is completely filled.
3. A Bladder Tank Fill Manifold which includes the re-
quired valves, fittings and pressure gauge. See Fill
Manifold Illustration, page 3-2, for parts and descrip-
tion.
NOTE: Chemguard recommends a pressure gauge
in the manifold type setup as an additional safeguard
when filling. If unreasonably high pressure is shown
on the gauge (10 psi or higher), shutdown the fill
operation and check the setup to see that it conforms
to Chemguard instructions, and to insure that all
valves are in the correct position at that point in the
procedure.
4 A clean air or nitrogen supply (25 psi to 35 psi capac-
ity) along with approximately 25 ft. of heavy duty
compressor hose and fittings required for connection
to the 1/4" NPT Valve on the Bladder Tank Fill Mani-
fold.
3-1
 Filling Procedures

5. *A foam concentrate pump, positive displacement or number/description references.

diaphragm air operated pump, rated 20 gpm @ 20 psi.
Also, the hose and adapters needed to connect the NOTE: * indicates items included in the Bladder Tank
pump with the fill manifold and hose, adapters and Electric Fill Pump Kit available from Chemguard. The
dip tube needed to transfer the foam concentrate from Kit includes an electric fill pump and all necessary hose,
its container to the pump. tubing, and fittings.

6. *2 lengths of rubber garden hose (3/4" x 25 ft.) which: Contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for further
information.
a. Are used to add water, when required, to the shell
side of the bladder thru the Tank Shell Drain/Fill CAUTION:
Valve No. 6. Before starting the Bladder Tank Fill Procedure, care-
fully review the valve description chart and diagrams.
b. Allows water discharged from the Tank Shell Vent Read all fill instructions before attempting Bladder
Valve 4 to be directed to a drain. Tank fill.

Refer to Valve Description and Position Chart, Fig. 4-1 Failure to follow these filling instructions may result
for Horizontal Tanks or Fig. 4-2 for Vertical Tanks for in a ruptured internal bladder.
normal valve stand-by position, valve locations and valve

Bladder Tank Fill Manifold

P re s s u re G a u g e
0 - 6 0 P S I

6
2 3 1 4
C o n n e c tio n
T o
F o a m C o n c e n tra te /W a te r
B la d d e r F o a m C o n c e n tr a te D r a in /F ill
S h u to ff V a lv e
&
T a n k S h e ll W a te r D r a in /F ill

3 3
8
6
5
9
A ir S u p p ly
S h u to ff V a lv e
Item Description Quantity
1 ............... Pipe Cross, Std MI, 1" ........................................................................... 1
2 ............... Pipe Union, Std MI, 1" ........................................................................... 1
3 ............... Pipe Nipple, Std Stl, 1" x 2" .................................................................. 3
4 ............... Ball Valve, 1" Brass Full Port ............................................................... 1
5 ............... Ball Valve, 1/4" Brass Full Port ............................................................ 1
6 ............... Pipe Bushing, Hex Std MI, 1/4" x 1" .................................................... 2
7 ............... Pressure Gauge, 2", 0-60 psi, 1/4" MNPT Btm. Conn ....................... 1
8 ............... Pipe Nipple, X-Hvy Stl, 1/4 " x Close .............................................. 1
9 .............. Pipe Plug, Std MI, 1/4" ............................................................... 1

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 Horizontal Bladder Tank Filling Procedures

3-2. HORIZONTAL BLADDER TANK FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Initial Fill or Empty Bladder Tank Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump

NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by Fill Valve 6 and the Tank Shell Water Vent Valve 4.
position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1,
Horizontal Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve 3. Attach the Fill Manifold to the Bladder Foam Con-
Position Chart, valve locations and valve number/ centrate Drain/Fill Valve 7. Make sure the manifold
description references. See Figures 3-1 and 3-2 for set-up Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve is closed. Connect
illustrations. the air supply to the Fill Manifold Air Supply Shutoff
Valve. Open Valve 5. Open the Air Supply Shutoff
1. Make sure Valves 1, 8 if appropriate, 2, 3 and 7 are closed Valve. Start the air source, at a pressure between 5-10
and Valve 9 is open. Connect the air/foam concentrate psi, and slowly open Valve 7. The bladder will begin
vent hose to the Bladder Foam Concentrate Vent Valve to fill with air. See Figure 3-1.
5. Fill the 55 gallon drum completely with water and
place the vent hose discharge end at the bottom of the 4. The bladder is filled with air when air bubbles are
drum. The vent hose must be positioned and main- expelled from the vent hose at the bottom of the drum.
tained at the bottom of the drum using a weighted Let the vent hose expel air for approximately 30 sec-
device. Attach one end of overflow hose to Valve 4 onds to insure complete inflation of the bladder.
and place the other end of the hose into a drain or
container. 5. Close Fill Manifold Air Supply Shutoff Valve and
Valve 7. Shutdown and disconnect air supply from
2. If desired, attach a drain hose to Valve 6 and run it to Fill Manifold.
a drain or drain area. Open the Tank Shell Water Drain/

5 1 8
2

B L A D D E R 4
A IR D IS C H A R G E
T H R U W A T E R O P T IO N A L
IN D R U M S IG H T
G A U G E A IR
O V E R F L O W
V A L V E 3 T U B E
5 5 G A L L O N C L O S E D 3
D R U M F IL L E D A IR T O D R A IN
W IT H W A T E R
7

0 - 6 0 P S I 9 16
P R E S S U R E G A U G E
C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R
S H U T O F F V A L V E B L A D D E R
F IL L M A N IF O L D (C L O S E D ) F IL L E D
W IT H A IR A IR
N IT R O G E N O R A IR S U P P L Y
C O M P R E S S E D A IR S H U T O F F V A L V E
S U P P L Y (O P E N )

F IG U R E 3 -1 B L A D D E R F IL L E D W IT H A IR E N D V IE W

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 Horizontal Bladder Tank Filling Procedures

6. Connect the foam concentrate fill pump to the Fill

Manifold Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. Connect CAUTION:
the pump to the foam concentrate source. See Figure Foam concentrate bubbles may be detected in the
3-2 below. Vent Hose or at the discharge end of the Hose when
nearing bladder capacity. These bubbles do not
7. Open the Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. Start the indicate a full bladder. Continue filling until liq-
foam concentrate pump and slowly open Valve 7. Be uid foam concentrate is detected or the nominal
sure to start the pump then open Valve 7. Fill bladder capacity of the tank is met.
at a pressure between 5-10 psi. See Figure 3-2.
Normally the actual capacity of a bladder tank will
CAUTION: exceed the nominal capacity listed on the tank.
Make certain that Vent Hose remains securely po-
sitioned at bottom of 55 gallon drum. 9. Close Valve 7. Remove the Fill Manifold.

NOTE: Air bubbles will be expelled thru the clear NOTE: Flush the Fill Manifold and foam concentrate
Vent Hose (from Bladder Foam Concentrate Vent pump (following manufacturers instructions) after
Valve 5) and drum as foam concentrate displaces the filling bladder tank.
air and fills the bladder.
10. If the system is not equipped with a sight glass level
CAUTION: indicator, return all valves to normal stand-by posi-
If appropriate, when the bladder is almost full re- tions as shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig.
duce the foam concentrate fill rate. 4-1. Record date of refill/top-off and notify appropri-
ate personnel that system is back in service.

8. Continue filling until the required amount of foam 11. If the system is equipped with a sight glass level indi-
concentrate to meet the nominal tank capacity is seen cator, refer to Section 3-4, Procedures for Checking
in the clear Air/Foam Concentrate Vent Hose or is de- Foam Concentrate Level.
tected coming from the Vent Hose discharge end.

5 1 8
A IR B U B B L E S 2
T H E N L IQ U ID
F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E
D IS C H A R G E 4
T H R U O P T IO N A L
W A T E R IN D R U M S IG H T
G A U G E A IR
O V E R F L O W
V A L V E 3 T U B E
5 5 G A L L O N C L O S E D 3 F O A M
D R U M F IL L E D A IR T O D R A IN
W IT H W A T E R C O N C E N T R A T E
7
F O A M
C O N C E N T R A T E
S U P P L Y T O 0 - 6 0 P S I 9 16 A IR
F IL L P U M P P R E S S U R E
G A U G E
F IL L P U M P
B L A D D E R
F IL L IN G W IT H F O A M
F IL L M A N IF O L D F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E . C O N C E N T R A T E
B L A D D E R A IR V E N T E D
C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R A IR S U P P L Y S H U T O F F V A L V E T H R U V A L V E 5 .
S H U T O F F V A L V E (O P E N ) (C L O S E D )

E N D V IE W
F IG U R E 3 -2 B L A D D E R F IL L IN G W IT H F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E

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 Horizontal Bladder Tank Filling Procedures

B. Refilling or Topping Off Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump

NOTE: The following procedure assumes that the system Fill Manifold Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. Connect
has been operated, and there is some foam concentrate in the the pump to the foam concentrate source.
bladder and water occupies the remaining area in tank shell.
If the system is equipped with a sight glass level indicator, 5. Open Valve 5, Valve 4, and Valve 9. Open the Fill Mani-
refer to Section 3-4, Procedures for Checking Foam fold Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. Start the foam
Concentrate Level. concentrate pump and slowly open Valve 7. Be sure to
start the pump then open Valve 7.
CAUTION:
When topping off, make sure foam concentrate pump does 6. Fill the bladder until foam concentrate is discharged from
not exceed the water venting (discharge) capability of Valve 5 and no water is being discharged from Valve 4.
Valve 4. Throttle thru Valve 7, or if using a Fill Manifold, When water begins to flow from Valve 4 close this valve
use the Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. and wait for foam to discharge from Valve 5. This will
indicate the proper amount of foam to fill tank and the
NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by correct amount of water are in place.
position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1,
Horizontal Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve 7. Close the Fill Manifold Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve
Position Chart, valve locations and valve number/description and shut down the foam concentrate pump.
references.
8. Return all tank valves to their normal stand-by position.
1. Make sure Valves 1, 8 if appropriate, 2, 3 and 7 are closed Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1, Horizontal
and Valve 9 is open. Attach one end of overflow tubing Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve Position Chart
to Valve 4 and place other end into a drain or container. and valve location.
See Figure 3-3 below.
9. Disconnect foam concentrate pump at the Fill Manifold
2. If desired, attach a drain hose to Valve 6 and run it to a and flush pump following manufacturers instructions.
drain or drain area. Drain all water from tank by opening Close valves 7 and 9. Remove the Fill Manifold from
Valve 4 and Valve 6. Add water in the amount of 5% of Valve 7. Thoroughly flush Fill Manifold.
the nominal tank volume capacity marked on the tank,
pump in through Valve 6. Use the fill pump and 5 gallon 10. If the system is not equipped with a sight glass level in-
bucket or 55 gallon drums to gage the approximate dicator, return all valves to normal stand-by positions as
amount of water being added. shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1. Record
date of refill/top-off and notify appropriate personnel that
3. Close Valve 6 and leave Valve 4 open. Drain all water system is back in service. If the system is equipped with
from the fill tube piping of the fill pump. a sight glass level indicator, refer to Section 3-4, Proce-
dures for Checking Foam Concentrate Level.
4. Attach the Fill Manifold to the Bladder Foam Concen-
trate Drain/Fill Valve 7. Make sure that the
Manifold Air Supply Shutoff Valve is closed.
5 1 8
Connect the foam concentrate fill pump to the 2

N O T E : 4
Q u a n tity o f fo a m c o n c e n tra t e a n d O P T IO N A L
w a te r s h o w n a re fo r illu s tr a t io n
p u rp o s e s o n ly . A c tu a l a m o u n t o f
S IG H T
G A U G E W A T E R
fo a m c o n c e n tr a te /w a te r w ill v a ry
d e p e n d in g o n in d iv id u a l s y s te m
O V E R F L O W
c ir c u m s ta n c e s . V A L V E 3 T U B E
C L O S E D 3 F O A M T O D R A IN
A IR
C O N C E N T R A T E
7
F O A M
C O N C E N T R A T E
S U P P L Y T O 0 - 6 0 P S I
F IL L P U M P P R E S S U R E 9 6 W A T E R
G A U G E
F IL L P U M P
W A T E R IN S H E L L ;
F IL L M A N IF O L D A Q U A N T IT Y O F F O A M
U N D IS C H A R G E D C O N C E N T R A T E
F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E
C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R A IR S U P P L Y S H U T O F F V A L V E IN B L A D D E R
S H U T O F F V A L V E (O P E N ) (C L O S E D )

F IG U R E 3 -3 R E F IL L IN G O R T O P P IN G O F F
E N D V IE W

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 Horizontal Bladder Tank Filling Procedures

C. Topping-Off Using Hand Pouring Method

CAUTION: WARNING:
To be used only when less than 30% of tank volume The Bladder Tank may be under pressure when
needs to be replenished. Do not use this method for opening Valves 4 and 5. Do not put face or body in
empty tanks or when topping off with Alcohol Resis- front of valves until pressure has been vented.
tant foam concentrate.
5. Hand pour foam concentrate into fill funnel. Fill tank
NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by to capacity.
position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1,
Horizontal Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve NOTE: Foam concentrate must be poured into the
Position Chart, valve locations and valve number/description fill funnel slowly. The fill funnel must be kept full at
references. all times to prevent air from entering fill connection
and causing frothing of the foam concentrate.
1. See Figure 3-4 below. Attach a fill funnel to Valve 5.
6. If the system is not equipped with a sight glass level
2. If desired, attach a drain hose to Valve 6 and run it to indicator, return all valves to normal stand-by posi-
a drain or drain area. Open Valve 6 and slowly re- tions as shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig.
move water from the shell until pressure inside the 4-1, Horizontal Tanks or Fig. 4-2, Vertical Tanks.
bladder drops enough to allow foam concentrate to Record date of refill/top-off and notify appropriate
be added thru the fill funnel. personnel that system is back in service.

3. Attach one end of overflow tubing to Valve 4 and place 7. If the system is equipped with a sight glass level indi-
other end of hose into a drain or container. cator, refer to Section 3-4, Procedures for Checking
Foam Concentrate Level.
4. Make sure Valves 1, 8 if appropriate, 2, 3 and 7 are
closed. Slowly open Valves 4 and 5.

H A N D P O U R IN G
M E T H O D
C H
E M
G U
A R
D

5 1 8
2
B L A D D E R
4 B L A D D E R
O P T IO N A L
S IG H T W A T E R D R A IN E D F R O M S H E L L
G A U G E

O V E R F L O W
V A L V E 3 T U B E F O A M
C L O S E D 3 F O A M T O D R A IN C O N C E N T R A T E
C O N C E N T R A T E
7

N O T E : V A L V E S 7 & 9 9 6
C L O S E D F O R H A N D P O U R

F IG U R E 3 -4 T O P P IN G -O F F U S IN G H A N D P O U R IN G M E T H O D

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 Horizontal Bladder Tank Filling Procedures

D. Topping-Off Using Hand Pumping Method

CAUTION:
To be used only when less than 30% of tank volume 5. Open Valve 5, Valve 4, and Valve 9. Open Valve 7. Slowly
needs to be replenished. open the Fill Manifold Foam Concentrate/Water Shutoff
Valve and start hand pumping foam concentrate into the
NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by bladder.
position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1,
Horizontal Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve 6. Fill the bladder until foam concentrate is discharged from
Position Chart, valve locations and valve number/description Valve 5 and no water is being discharged from Valve 4.
references. When water begins to flow from Valve 4 close this valve
and wait for foam to discharge from Valve 5. This will
1. Make sure Valves 1, 8 if appropriate, 2, 3 and 7 are closed indicate the proper amount of foam to fill tank and the
and Valve 9 is open. Attach one end of overflow tubing correct amount of water are in place.
to Valve 4 and place other end into a drain or container.
See Figure 3-5 below. 7. Close the Fill Manifold Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve.

2. Attach one end of overflow tubing to Valve 4 and place 8. Return all tank valves to their normal stand-by position.
other end into a drain or container. If desired, attach a Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1, Horizontal
drain hose to Valve 6 and run it to a drain or drain area. Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve Position Chart
Drain all water from tank by opening Valve 4 and Valve and valve location.
6. Add water in the amount of 5% of the nominal tank
volume capacity marked on the tank, pump in through 9. Disconnect foam concentrate hand pump at the Fill Mani-
Valve 6. Use the fill pump and 5 gallon bucket or 55 fold and flush pump following manufacturers instruc-
gallon drums to gage the approximate amount of water tions. Close valves 7 and 9. Remove the Fill Manifold
being added. from Valve 7. Thoroughly flush Fill Manifold.

3. Close Valve 6 and leave Valve 4 open. Drain all water 10. If the system is not equipped with a sight glass level in-
from the fill tube piping of the fill pump. dicator, return all valves to normal stand-by positions as
shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1. Record
4. Attach the Fill Manifold to the Bladder Foam Concen- date of refill/top-off and notify appropriate personnel that
trate Drain/Fill Valve 7. Make sure that the Manifold Air system is back in service. If the system is equipped with
Supply Shutoff Valve is closed. Connect the foam con- a sight glass level indicator, refer to Section 3-4, Proce-
centrate hand pump to the Fill Manifold Concentrate/ dures for Checking Foam Concentrate Level.
Water Shutoff Valve.Connect the pump to the foam
concentrate source.
5 1 8
B L A D D E R
2
B L A D D E R
4
O P T IO N A L
S IG H T W A T E R D R A IN E D F R O M S H E L L
G A U G E
F O A M
C O N C E N T R A T E
O V E R F L O W
V A L V E 3 T U B E
C L O S E D 3 F O A M T O D R A IN
C O N C E N T R A T E
7
0 - 6 0 P S I
P R E S S U R E
G A U G E 9 6

F IL L M A N IF O L D
H A N D C H E M G U A R D
P U M P IN G F O A M
C O N C E N T R A T E A IR S U P P L Y S H U T O F F V A L V E
M E T H O D (C L O S E D )
C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R
S H U T O F F V A L V E (O P E N )

F IG U R E 3 -5 T O P P IN G -O F F U S IN G H A N D P U M P IN G M E T H O D

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3-3. VERTICAL BLADDER TANK FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Initial Fill or Empty Bladder Tank Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump

NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by

position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-2,
Vertical Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve
Position Chart, valve locations and valve number/
description references. See Figures 3-6, 3-7 and 3-8 for
set-up illustrations.
A IR /F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E
V E N T H O S E
1. See Figure 3-6. Make sure Valves 1,
8 if appropriate, 2, 3, 6 and 7 are
closed. Open Valves 4, 5 and 9.
B L A D D E R 5 1 8
A IR D IS C H A R G E
2. Attach the Fill Manifold to Valve 6. T H R U W A T E R
IN D R U M
4
Attach one end of overflow hose to
Valve 4 and place the other end of the
hose into a drain or container. Con-
5 5 G A L L O N
nect a water source to the Fill Mani- D R U M F IL L E D
fold Foam Foam Foam Concentrate/ W IT H W A T E R O V E R F L O W
T U B E
Water Shutoff Valve. Be sure the T O D R A IN

Foam Concentrate/Water Shutoff

Valve is closed before pressurizing W A T E R
the water line. Open Valve 6 and then 2
slowly open the Fill Manifold Foam
Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve,
O P T IO N A L
S IG H T W A T E R
and fill the tank shell until all air is
vented from the bladder and a steady G A U G E

flow of water comes thru Valve 4.

This step is required to float the blad- V A L V E 3
der upward off the bottom to prop- C L O S E D 3
erly position the completely empty 7
bladder in the tank shell.
16
3. Connect the air/foam concentrate 9

S T E P S 1 - 3
vent hose to the Bladder Foam Con-
centrate Vent Valve 5. Fill the 55 gal- 0 - 6 0 P S I
lon drum completely with water and C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R P R E S S U R E G A U G E
S H U T O F F V A L V E
place the vent hose discharge end at (O P E N )
the bottom of the drum. The vent hose
must be positioned and maintained at W A T E R S U P P L Y F IL L M A N IF O L D
T O T A N K S H E L L
the bottom of the drum using A IR S U P P L Y S H U T O F F V A L V E
weighted device. (C L O S E D )

F IG U R E 3 -6 T A N K S H E L L F IL L E D W IT H W A T E R

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4. Close Valve 6 (Valve 4 remains A IR /F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E

V E N T H O S E
open). Attach the Fill Manifold to
Bladder Foam Concentrate Drain/
Fill Valve 7. Make sure the Fill B L A D D E R 5 1 8
Manifold Concentrate/Water Valve A IR D IS C H A R G E
T H R U W A T E R
is closed. Connect the air supply to IN D R U M
the Fill Manifold. Open the Air Sup- 4
ply Shutoff Valve. Start the air
source, at a pressure between 5-10 5 5 G A L L O N
psi, and slowly open Valve 7. The D R U M F IL L E D
W IT H W A T E R O V E R F L O W
bladder will begin to fill with air. T U B E
Completely fill bladder with air. See A IR A IR T O D R A IN

Figure 3-7.

5. The bladder is filled with air when 2

air bubbles are expelled from the
vent hose at the bottom of the drum, W A T E R
O P T IO N A L
and water no longer flows from S IG H T W A T E R
G A U G E
Valve 4. Let the vent hose expel air
for approximately 30 seconds to in-
V A L V E 3
3
sure complete inflation. Open Valve
C L O S E D
6 to drain any remaining water from
the shell. 7
16
9
6. Close Valves 6 and 7 and the mani-
fold Air Supply Shutoff Valve. Shut-
0 - 6 0 P S I
down and disconnect air supply from
P R E S S U R E G A U G E S T E P S 4 - 6
the manifold.
C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R
S H U T O F F V A L V E
(C L O S E D )
F IL L M A N IF O L D

N IT R O G E N O R A IR S U P P L Y
C O M P R E S S E D A IR S H U T O F F V A L V E
S U P P L Y (O P E N )

F IG U R E 3 -7 B L A D D E R B E IN G F IL L E D W IT H A IR

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7. Connect the foam concentrate fill pump to the Fill 11. If the system is not equipped with a sight glass level
Manifold Foam Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. indicator, return all valves to normal stand-by posi-
Connect the pump to the foam concentrate source. See tions as shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig.
Figure 3-8. 4-2. Record date of refill/top-off and notify appropri-
ate personnel that system is back in service.
8. Open the Foam Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve.
Start the foam concentrate pump and slowly open 12. If the system is equipped with a sight glass level indi-
Valve 7. Be sure to start the pump then open Valve 7. cator, refer to Section 3-4, Procedures for Checking
Foam Concentrate Level. Mark the level gauge with
CAUTION: a paint pen at the proper level.
Make certain that vent hose remains se-
curely positioned at bottom of 55 gallon
drum.
A IR /F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E
V E N T H O S E
NOTE: Air bubbles will be
A IR B U B B L E S
expelled thru the vent hose and T H E N L IQ U ID
drum as foam concentrate displaces F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E
5 1 8
D IS C H A R G E T H R U
the air and fills the bladder. W A T E R IN D R U M

9. Continue filling until foam concentrate is 4

seen in the clear vent hose or is detected
coming from the hose discharge end. 5 5 G A L L O N
D R U M F IL L E D
W IT H W A T E R O V E R F L O W
CAUTION T U B E
Foam concentrate bubbles may be de- A IR A IR T O D R A IN

tected in the vent hose or at the discharge

end of the hose when nearing bladder ca-
pacity. These bubbles do not indicate a 2
full bladder. Continue filling until liquid
foam concentrate is detected or the nomi-
O P T IO N A L
nal capacity of the tank is met. S IG H T
G A U G E F O A M
10. Close Valve 7. Remove the Fill Manifold. C O N C E N T R A T E
V A L V E 3

NOTE: Flush Fill Manifold and foam

C L O S E D 3 S T E P S 7 - 9
concentrate fill pump, following 7
manufacturers instructions, after filling
16
9
bladder tank.

0 - 6 0 P S I C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R
P R E S S U R E G A U G E S H U T O F F V A L V E
(O P E N )
F O A M
C O N C E N T R A T E
F IL L M A N IF O L D S U P P L Y T O
F IL L P U M P

A IR S U P P L Y
F IL L P U M P
S H U T O F F V A L V E
(C L O S E D )

F IG U R E 3 -8 B L A D D E R F IL L IN G W IT H F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E

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B. Refilling or Topping-Off Using Motor Driven Foam Concentrate Pump

NOTE: The following procedure assumes that the system
has been operated, and there is some foam concentrate in the
bladder and water occupies the remaining area in tank shell.
If the system is equipped with a sight glass level indicator,
refer to Section 3-4, Procedures for Checking Foam
Concentrate Level.
shut down the foam concentrate pump.
8. Return all tank valves to their normal stand-by position.
Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-2, Vertical
Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve Position Chart
and valve location.

CAUTION: 9. Disconnect foam concentrate pump at the Fill Manifold

When topping off, make sure foam concentrate pump does
not exceed the water venting (discharge) capability of
Valve 4. Throttle thru Valve 7, or if using a Fill Manifold,
use the Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve.
10. If the system is not equipped with a sight glass level in-
NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by
position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-2, Vertical
Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve Position Chart,
valve locations and valve number/description references.
1. Make sure Valves 1, 8 if appropriate, 2, 3 and 7 are closed
and Valve 9 is open. Attach one end of overflow tubing
to Valve 4 and place other end into a drain or container.
See Figure 3-9 below.
and flush pump following manufacturers instructions.
Close valves 7 and 9. Remove the Fill Manifold from
Valve 7. Thoroughly flush Fill Manifold.
dicator, return all valves to normal stand-by positions as
shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-2. Record
date of refill/top-off and notify appropriate personnel that
system is back in service. If the system is equipped with
a sight glass level indicator, refer to Section 3-4, Proce-
dures for Checking Foam Concentrate Level.

2. If desired, attach a drain hose to Valve 6 and run it to a

5 1 8
drain or drain area. Drain all water from tank by opening
Valve 4 and Valve 6. Add water in the amount of 5% of
the nominal tank volume capacity marked on the tank, 4
pump in through Valve 6. Use the fill pump and 5 gallon
bucket or 55 gallon drums to gage the approximate
amount of water being added.
O V E R F L O W
T U B E
W A T E R W A T E R
3. Close Valve 6 and leave Valve 4 open. Drain all water T O D R A IN
from the fill tube piping of the fill pump.
4. Attach the Fill Manifold to the Bladder Foam Concen-
trate Drain/Fill Valve 7. Make sure that the Manifold Air 2
Supply Shutoff Valve is closed. Connect the foam con-
centrate fill pump to the Fill Manifold Concentrate/
Water Shutoff Valve. Connect the pump to the foam O P T IO N A L
concentrate source. S IG H T
G A U G E F O A M
5. Open Valve 5, Valve 4, and Valve 9. Open the Fill C O N C E N T R A T E
Manifold Concentrate/Water Shutoff Valve. Start the V A L V E 3
foam concentrate pump and slowly open Valve 7. C L O S E D 3
Be sure to start the pump then open Valve 7.
7
6. Fill the bladder until foam concentrate is discharged
from Valve 5 and no water is being discharged from 16
Valve 4. When water begins to flow from Valve 4 0 - 6 0 P S I 9
close this valve and wait for foam to discharge from P R E S S U R E C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R S H U T O F F V A L V E
G A U G E (O P E N )
Valve 5. This will indicate the proper amount of foam F O A M
to fill tank and the correct C O N C E N T R A T E
F IL L M A N IF O L D S U P P L Y T O
amount of water are in place. F IL L P U M P
A IR S U P P L Y S H U T O F F V A L V E (C L O S E D ) F IL L P U M P
7. Close the Fill Manifold Concen-
trate/Water Shutoff Valve and
F IG U R E 3 -9 B L A D D E R F IL L IN G W IT H F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E

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 Vertical Bladder Tank Filling Procedures

C. Topping-Off Using Hand Pouring Method

CAUTION:
To be used only when less than 30% of tank volume
needs to be replenished. Do not use this method for
empty tanks or when filling with Alcohol Resistant
foam concentrates.

NOTE: Follow procedures as described for Horizontal

Bladder Tanks, Sect. 3-2, C.

D. Topping-Off Using Hand Pumping Method

CAUTION:
To be used only when less than 30% of tank volume
needs to be replenished. Do not use this method for
empty tanks or when filling with Alcohol Resistant
foam concentrates.

NOTE: Follow procedures as described for Horizontal

Bladder Tanks, Sect. 3-2, D.

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3-4. PROCEDURES FOR CHECKING FOAM CONCENTRATE LEVEL
NOTE: Be sure all valves are in their normal stand-by
position. Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig.4-1 for
Horizontal Bladder Tanks or Fig. 4-2 for Vertical Bladder
Tanks, for Normal Stand-By Valve Position Chart, valve
locations and valve number/description references.
CAUTION:
It may be necessary to remove and clean the sight glass
and then re-install after checking the level.
The foam concentrate level cannot be checked while
the tank is pressurized. To determine the concentrate
level, follow the procedures below.
1. Depressurize tank.
a. Make sure Valves 1, 2, 3, 7, and 8, if appropriate,
are closed
b. Slowly open the following valves: Valve 4 (allow
pressure to vent before opening remaining valves),
5, and 6. Make sure Valve 9 is open.
c. Open the Sight Gauge Shut-Off Valve 3.
CAUTION:
The tank will still contain some residual pres-
sure which will be released.
2. When water stops flowing from Tank Shell Water
Drain/Fill Valve 6, observe the concentrate level in
the sight glass.
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Checking Foam Concentrate Level
3. To drain the sight glass: Close Valve 9 and open Valve
7. Return all valves to their normal stand-by position
as shown on the System Operating Drawing Fig.4-1,
Horizontal Tanks, or Fig. 4-2, Vertical Tanks.
4. If the bladder tank has been completely filled with
foam concentrate, no water has to be replaced in the
tank shell to return the tank to full stand-by condi-
tion.
However, if the system has been operated and there
is foam concentrate in the bladder and water occu-
pied the remaining area in the tank shell before check-
ing the foam level, water must be replaced in the tank
shell to return the tank to full stand-by condition:
a. Attach a water supply to Valve 6.
b. Open Valves 5 & 6. Slowly add water thru Valve
6.
c. When foam concentrate is discharged from Valve
5, shut off the water supply and close Valve 6.
d. Open Valve 4 and slowly add water thru Valve 6
until water flows from Valve 4. Close Valves 4 &
6.
e. Return all valves to normal stand-by position as
shown on the System Operating Drawing, Fig. 4-1
or Fig.4-2. Tank is now in its stand-by condition.
5. If appropriate, record date of fill and notify appropri-
ate personnel that system is back in service.
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CHAPTER 4 - OPERATING PR
OPERATING OCEDURES
PROCEDURES
4-1. OPERATION OF SYSTEM
NOTE: Before operation, verify that all valves on the proportioning system are in their normal stand-by position.
Refer to System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1 for Horizontal Bladder Tanks or Fig. 4-2 for Vertical Bladder Tanks, for
Normal Stand-By Valve Position Chart and valve location.
A. Manual Operation (No Automated Valves):
1. Open the appropriate foam solution discharge
valve(s) to the discharge devices(s) in the required
hazard area(s).
2. Start water flow through the ratio flow
controller(s).
3. Open the appropriate Manual Foam Concentrate
Shut-Off Valve(s) No. 1 for the required hazard
area(s).
B. Automatic Operation (Automated Systems Only):
Upon initiation of the automatic start sequence, the
following should occur:
4-2. SHUTDOWN OF SYSTEM
A. Manual Operation (No Automated Valves):
1. Close Manual Foam Concentrate Shut-Off
Valve(s) No. 1 for the appropriate hazard area(s).
WARNING:
Only after the fire is out and the danger of re-igni-
tion has passed, shall consideration be given to
flushing and draining the system.
2. Flush the system by allowing the water to flow
until clear water issues from devices being oper-
ated.
3. Stop the water flow to the ratio flow controller(s)
by closing the main control valve.
4. Close the appropriate Foam Solution Discharge
Valve(s) to the hazard area(s).
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Operating Procedures
1. The appropriate foam solution discharge valve(s)
to the discharge device(s) in the required hazard
area(s) will open.
2. Water flow through the ratio flow controller(s) will
start.
3. The appropriate Automatic Foam Concentrate Iso-
lation Valve(s) No. 8 for the required hazard
area(s) will open.
NOTE: The above is representative of a fully automated
system. Since certain systems have both manually and
automatic actuated valves, personnel operating the system
must actuate only manual valves in conjunction with the
automatic sequence above.
5. Return all valves to their normal stand-by posi-
tion. Refer to Fig. 4-1 for Horizontal Tanks or
Fig. 4-2 for Vertical Tanks for valve position.
6. Replenish supply of foam concentrate. Refer to
Bladder Tank Filling Instructions, Chapter 3.
CAUTION:
Only foam concentrate of the type listed on the tank
nameplate should be used to replenish the tank.
Mixing of different types or brands of foam con-
centrate could cause deterioration of foam concen-
trates or failure of the system.
7. Replace all breakable components such as glass
diaphragms, rupture discs, etc. in foam lines or
foam making devices.
4-1
 Operating Procedures

B. Automatic Operation (Automated Systems Only):

Reset the automatic system. Upon system shutdown and system reset, the following sequence should occur:

1. The appropriate foam solution discharge valve(s) to 4. Return all valves to their normal stand-by position.
the discharge device(s) in the hazard area(s) require Refer to Fig. 4-1 for Horizontal Tanks or Fig. 4-2 for
being reset. Vertical Tanks for valve position.

2. Water flow to the ratio flow controller(s) will stop.
3. The appropriate Automatic Foam Concentrate Isola-
tion Valve(s) No. 8 for the required hazard area(s)
require being reset.
NOTE: Hydraulic Actuated Automatic Foam
Concentrate Isolation Valve(s) 8 do not reset
automatically and must be reset manually.
NOTE: The above is representative of a fully
automated system. Since certain systems have both
manually and automatic actuated valves, personnel
operating the system must close only manual valves
in conjunction with the automatic sequence above.
5. Replenish supply of foam concentrate. Refer to Blad-
der Tank Filling Instructions, Chapter 3.
CAUTION:
Only foam concentrate of the type listed on the tank
nameplate should be used to replenish the tank.
Mixing of different types or brands of foam con-
centrate could cause deterioration of foam concen-
trates or failure of the system.
6. Replace all breakable components such as glass dia-
phragms, rupture discs, etc., in foam lines or foam
making devices.

4-3. AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FLUSHING

NOTE: If the system has a water powered foam concentrate valve, the cylinder water pressure supply valve in the
water line supplying pressure to the water powered ball valve operating cylinder must be closed before any flushing
operation.

The proportioning system must be flushed and drained after operation. Flushing may be done by control system or
manual override on automated valve(s) or a combination of the two. Allow clear water to flow until clear water issues
from devices operated. Reset automatic system and return all valves to their normal stand-by position. Refer to System
Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1 for Horizontal Bladder Tanks or Fig. 4-2 for Vertical Bladder Tanks, for Normal Stand-By
Valve Position Chart and valve location.

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 Figure 4-1 - Horizontal System Operating Drawing

VALVE DESCRIPTION & STAND-BY POSITION

Valve Normal Valve Position

Number Description Manual System Automatic System
1 ....................Manual Foam Concentrate Shut-Off ............................. N.C. ............................. N.O.
2 ....................Water Supply Shut-Off ................................................... N.C. ............................. N.O.
3 ....................Sight Gauge Shut-Off .................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
4 ....................Tank Shell Vent .............................................................. N.C. ............................. N.C.
5 ....................Bladder Vent ................................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
6 ....................Tank Shell Drain/Fill ....................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
7 ....................Bladder Drain/Fill ........................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
8 ....................Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation .......................... - ................................. N.C.
9 ....................Fill Line Master Shut-Off ............................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.

NOTE:

H
N.O. - Normally Open =
N.C. - Normally Closed =
5 8
2 G E D
K
B
A I
J 1 4

3
7
C
9 6

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
A - Bladder Tank G - Fill Cup (Optional)
B - Bladder H - Water Supply Piping
C - Center Tube I - Solution Discharge Piping
D - Ratio Flow Controller J - Thermal Relief Valve (Optional)
E - Automatic Valve (Optional) K - Swing Check Valve
F - Sight Gauge

FIGURE 4-1
SYSTEM OPERATING DRAWING
HORIZONTAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK - VALVE DESCRIPTION & POSITION CHART

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 Figure 4-2 - Vertical System Operating Drawing

VALVE DESCRIPTION & STAND-BY POSITION

Valve Normal Valve Position

Number Description Manual System Automatic System
1 ....................Manual Foam Concentrate Shut-Off ............................. N.C. ............................. N.O.
2 ....................Water Supply Shut-Off ................................................... N.C. ............................. N.O.
3 ....................Sight Gauge Shut-Off .................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
4 ....................Tank Shell Vent .............................................................. N.C. ............................. N.C.
5 ....................Bladder Vent ................................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
6 ....................Tank Shell Drain/Fill ....................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
7 ....................Bladder Drain/Fill ........................................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.
8 ....................Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation .......................... - ................................. N.C.
9 ....................Fill Line Master Shut-Off ............................................... N.C. ............................. N.C.

I
NOTE:
5 8
N.O. - Normally Open =
G E
K
N.C. - Normally Closed = D
J 1
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
4
A - Bladder Tank H
2
B - Bladder
C - Center Tube
D - Ratio Flow Controller F
E - Automatic Valve (Optional)
F - Sight Gauge
G - Fill Cup (Optional) A
H - Water Supply Piping
I - Solution Discharge Piping B

C
J - Thermal Relief Valve (Optional)
K - Swing Check Valve

3
7
6
9

FIGURE 4-2
SYSTEM OPERATING DRAWING
VERTICAL TOP DISCHARGE BLADDER TANK - VALVE DESCRIPTION & POSITION CHART

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 Ratio Flow Controller Charts

RATIO FLOW CONTROLLER RANGE STANDARD *

WATER
AFFF POLAR SOLVENT AFFF &
R.F.C. FLOUROPROTEIN, PROTEIN TYPE CONCENTRATES CONCENTRATE
SIZE ** GPM (LPM) ** GPM (LPM) LINE SIZES
2 1/2 26 - 440 (98 - 1666) 114 - 385 (432 - 1457) 1"
3 24 - 820 (91 - 3104) 267 - 820 (1011 - 3104) 1-1/4"
4 22 - 1500 (83 - 5678) 410 - 1500 (1552 - 5678) 1-1/2"
6 23 - 3200 (87 - 12113) 681 - 3200 (2578 - 12113) 2"
8 88 - 4000 (333 - 15141) 1159 - 3300 (4387 - 12491 2-1/2"
* Recommended piping size assumes foam concentrate piping to ratio flow controller from the bladder tank and water
piping from riser to the bladder tank to be within 50 equivalent feet of pipe.
** See specific Listings for each foam concentrate for exact minimum and maximum flow rates.

FIGURE 4-3
RATIO FLOW CONTROLLER FLOW RANGE and PIPING SIZE CHART

2 0 0
1 9 0
1 8 0
1 7 0
1 6 0
1 5 0
W A T E R IN L E T P R E S S U R E (P S I)

4 " 6 " 8 "

1 4 0
1 3 0
2 -1 /2 " 3 "
1 2 0 Avg. K
1 1 0 Size Factor
1 0 0 2-1/2" ------- 37
9 0 3" --------- 76
8 0 4" -------- 128
7 0 6" -------- 280
6 0
8" -------- 423
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0

8 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
S O L U T IO N F L O W (G P M )

NOTE: The curves in Fig. 4-4 indicate the minimum inlet pressure required relative to the anticipated flow rate of the
system. These curves apply to all proportioning systems which utilize Chemguard ratio flow controllers.

FIGURE 4-4
FLOW AND FRICTION LOSS CHARACTERISTICS
RATIO FLOW CONTROLLER MINIMUM INLET PRESSURE VS. SOLUTION FLOW CHART

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 Flow and Friction Loss Characteristics

P S I
1 8
1 7 8 "
1 6
1 5
2 -1 /2 "
1 4
1 3
1 2 6 "
4 "
1 1
3 "
1 0
P R E S S U R E L O S S

9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2 .5
2
1 .5
1

8 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 G P M

F L O W R A T E

FIGURE 4-5
FLOW AND FRICTION LOSS CHARACTERISTICS
FRICTION LOSS CURVES

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 Inspection and Maintenance

CHAPTER 5 - INSPECTION
INSPECTION,, MAINTEN ANCE & REP
MAINTENANCE AIR
REPAIR

5-1. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

See Table 5-1 for Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Procedures. These procedures and recommended inter-
vals are based on normal operating conditions and may have to be modified to meet the existing conditions. Refer to
NFPA 11, 16 and 25 for proper maintenance and repair cycles.

CAUTION:
When cycling automated valves, make sure that the Water Supply Shut-Off Valve 2 and the Manual Foam
Concentrate Shut-Off Valve 1 are closed. After cycling, return all valves to their normal stand-by position.

WARNING:
The intervals in this chapter are a general recommendation; some environmental conditions may dictate such
inspections be performed at more frequent intervals.

5-2. TESTING AFTER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

If during the course of normal system maintenance it becomes necessary to replace, repair or modify system compo-
nents, component parts, operating devices or equipment, the system must be tested to insure proper operation before
being placed back into service. Refer to Section 2-7. System Performance Testing.

5-3. ANNUAL TESTING

At least annually, all foam systems shall be thoroughly inspected and checked for proper operation. This shall include
performance evaluation of the foam concentrate or premix solution quality or both. Deviation of results exceeding 10
percent from those recorded in acceptance testing or outside of the required range shall be discussed immediately with
the manufacturer. Regular service contracts are recommended.

The goal of this inspection and testing shall be to ensure that the system is in full operating condition, and that it will
remain in that condition until the next inspection. The inspection report, with recommendations, shall be filed with the
owner. Between the regular service contract inspections or tests, the system shall be inspected by competent personnel
following an approved schedule.Refer to NFPA 25 for proper maintenance cycles and records.

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TABLE 5-1 RECOMMENDED INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

NOTE: The following recommendations are based on normal operating conditions. Due to
environmental or other conditions unique to your system, the frequency of some inspecton
and maintenance procedures may need to be adjusted. Additional inspection and
maintenance procedures may also be required.

NOTE: When performing inspection and maintence procedures which:

a. require operation of the system or parts of the system,
b. cause the system to be non-operational during the procedure,
c. cause a trouble indication,

Start After Semi-

DESCRIPTION Up Operation Weekly Monthly Annual Annual Other
5-4. TOTAL SYSTEM
1. Check all valves to insure that they are in the normal l l AFTER
ALL
stand-by position. See System Operating Drawing MAINT.
Fig. 4-1 or 4-2. PROCEDURES

2. Inspect system for physical damage and repair. l l

3. Check the complete system, all valves, fittings & l l l
connections for leakage.
4. Perform normal maintenance and inspection of the fire l
water supply system to insure that it will be operational
when required.
5. Perform the After Installation test as prescribed in l
Chapter 2, Sect. 2-7. of this manual.
6. Perform the annual system test as prescribed in Chapter l
5, Sect. 5-3. of this manual.
7. Flush proportioning system. See flushing instructions l
Sect. 4-2.A., Shutdown of System (Manual Operation)
or Sect. 4-3. Automatic System Flushing.
8. Cycle automated valve(s). Cycling of valves can be l
AFTER
done manually or by control system. MAINTENANCE
TO
PIPING
CAUTION:
When cycling automated valves, make sure that
the Water Supply Shut-Off Valve 2 and Manual
Concentrate Shut-Off Valve 1 are closed. After cycling
return all valves to their normal stand-by position.
9. Cycle manual valves to insure freedom of movement. l

CAUTION:
Make sure that cycling of valves does not take
the bladder system out of the in-service status.
10. Check flange bolts for tightness. l l
11. Check system for any external damage to the paint l l
surfaces.

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Start After Semi-

DESCRIPTION Up Operation Weekly Monthly Annual Annual Other
NOTE: Recommended inspection & maintenance
items 12 & 13 shall all be performed at the specified
interval as a single procedure with various components
requiring particular procedures.
12. The bladder tank shall be drained of foam concentrate.
EVERY
Thoroughly clean the inside of the tank. Scrape any rust TEN (10)
or sediment which may be present. If necessary, scrub YEARS
with a detergent solution. Thoroughly flush with clean (PER NFPA)

water. (Foam concentrate shall be permitted to be

salvaged and reused. If concentrate is to bereused,
before returning it to tank, make sure to run it through a
strainer or screen to remove any solid particles present.)
13. Inspect for internal and external corrosion while the
EVERY
bladder tank is drained of foam concentrate. After TEN (10)
verifying that the tank and components are suitable for YEARS
return to service, fill the tank with clean water and (PER NFPA)
hydrostatically test the pressure vessel to the specified
working pressure.
5-5. STRAINERS
1. Total System: Remove screens, check, clean and reinstall. l l
5-6. ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VALVES
CAUTION:
When cycling automated valves, make sure that
the Water Supply Shut-Off Valve 2 and Manual
Concentrate Shut-Off Valve 1 are closed. After cycling
return all valves to their normal stand-by position.
1. Cycle valve(s) - Valve(s) may be cycled from control l l
panel or by manual override at valve.
2. Cycle valve(s) from the control panel to insure proper l l
operation from control.
3. Check supervision of circuit. l l
4. Check for leakage past valve seat. l l l
5-7. WATER POWERED BALL VALVES
CAUTION:
When cycling automated valves, make sure that
the Water Supply Shut-Off Valve 2 and Manual
Concentrate Shut-Off Valve 1 are closed. After cycling
return all valves to their normal stand-by position.
1. Cycle the valve(s) either manually or thru control panel. l l
2. Cycle the valve(s) using the solenoid release l l
(if applicable).
3. Check supervision of circuit if solenoid release is l l
provided.
4. Make sure that actuator has been re-set to the stand-by l
position.
5. Make sure that the water pressure supply valve is open. l l

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 Inspection and Maintenance

Start After Semi-

DESCRIPTION Up Operation Weekly Monthly Annual Annual Other
5-8. FOAM CONCENTRATE STORAGE TANK
1. Check the level of concentrate in the tank. Refer to l l l PERFORM
CHECK
Chap. 3, Sect. 3-4., for procedures to check foam DURING
ANNUAL
concentrate level. TESTING
2. Check water side of tank for traces of foam concentrate. l
NOTE: Open Valve 6 and observe the water drained. If
traces of foam concentrate are found in the water that is
drained, contact your Chemguard Sales Representative.
3. Check for rust, corrosion, leakage, and weak spots or l
other physical damage.
AT
4. Check flange bolts on both ends of the tank for proper INSTALLATION
OR WHEN
tightness. Refer to Section 2-4., item 6, Bladder Tank REPLACING
INTERNAL
Installation, for further details. BLADDER
5-9. FOAM CONCENTRATE
1. Check that storage temperature is within acceptable l
limits. Refer to Sect. 6-1. for recommended temperatures.
2. Sample foam concentrate and submit sample to foam l
manufacturer to be tested for sedimentation, corrosion,
dilution or contamination. See Chapter 6, Sect. 6-6. and
6-7. for foam concentrate sampling instructions.
5-10. CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Verify that proper indicators are present. See control l l
panel data.
2. Check supervision of all circuits. l l
3. Check alarm operation. l l
4. Check system operation. See control panel data. l l
5. Check that all indicators illuminate. l l

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 Foam Concentrates

CHAPTER 6 - FOAM CONCENTRA

FOAM TES
CONCENTRATES

6-1. PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

Chemguard foam concentrates are designed to provide
years of service and reliability when properly stored and
maintained. Properly constructed large capacity tanks of-
fer the optimum conditions for prolonged storage.
Maximum and minimum recommended storage tempera-
tures for Chemguard foam concentrates should not be ex-
ceeded.
Excessive temperatures either above or below storage lim-
its may cause deterioration in any foam concentrate.
Storage in shipping containers is acceptable, but care shall
be exercised with metal pails and 55 gallon drums to pro-
tect them from external corrosion. Properly constructed
large capacity tanks offer the optimum conditions for pro-
longed storage.

The foam concentrates are to be maintained within the minimum and maximum storage temperatures listed as follows:

Chemguard 3% Flouroprotein ...................................... 20F to 120F (-7C to 49C)

Chemguard 3% Protein ................................................. 20F to 120F (-7C to 49C)
Chemguard 3% AFFF ................................................... 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)
Chemguard 3% LT-AFFF ............................................ -20F to 120F (-29C to 49C)
Chemguard 1% AFFF ................................................... 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)
Chemguard 6% AFFF ................................................... 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)
Chemguard MS 3% AFFF ............................................ 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)
Chemguard MS 6% AFFF ............................................ 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)
Chemguard Ultraguard 3% AR-AFFF ......................... 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)
Chemguard 3%-6% AR-AFFF ..................................... 35F to 120F (2C to 49C)

NOTE: The minimum usable temperature of a foam concentrate is not its freezing point. This minimum tem-
perature is the point at which the concentrate will proportion properly through venturi-type devices.
Quality foam concentrates are not adversely affected by excessively low temperatures, but they may
become too viscous to proportion properly.

6-2. BASIC GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING FOAM CONCENTRATE STORAGE LIFE

1. Avoid long-term storage at temperatures above the
maximum recommended.
2. Never mix different foam concentrates in common
storage tanks.
3. Avoid dilution of foam concentrates with water.
4. Avoid contamination with foreign ingredients, chemi-
cals or oils.
5. Valves, couplings or piping that will be in continual
contact with the foam concentrate shall not be con-
structed of dissimilar metals. The use of dissimilar
metals may cause galvanic corrosion.
6. Annual inspection of foam concentrates is recom-
mended. This inspection should include a sample of
the foam concentrate being submitted to Chemguards
Technical Service Department for analysis. Refer to
Sect. 6-3. for additional information.

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 Foam Concentrates

6-3. FOAM CONCENTRATE TESTING

At least annual inspection shall be made of foam concen-
trates and their tanks or storage containers for evidence
of excessive sludging or deterioration. Samples of con-
centrates shall be referred to the manufacturer or quali-
fied laboratory for quality condition testing. Quantity of
concentrate in storage shall meet design requirements, and
tanks or containers shall normally be kept full with ad-
equate space allowed for expansion.
One pint samples shall be drawn from the top and bottom
of the tank annually and sent to Chemguard laboratories
for testing. These samples will be examined for contami-
nation, dilution and suitably for use. See Sections 6-6.
and 6-7. for the correct procedure in obtaining and sub-
mitting the samples.

6-4. CONTROL MEASURES

A. Concentrate: B. Foam Solution:

1. Collect all spilled concentrate with absorbent ma- 1. Flush with water.
terial.
2. Dispose of diluted material according to State and
2. Flush area with water until it no longer foams. Local regulations.

3. Disposal shall be in accordance with State and

Local regulations.

6-5. SAFE HANDLING OF CHEMGUARD FOAM PRODUCTS

Chemguards Material Safety Data Sheets, which cover
our foam products, have been designed in accordance with
OSHAs Toxic and Hazardous Substances Hazard Com-
munication Standard (CFR-29, Section 1910.1200).
A specific Chemguard foam product may or may not have
been tested as a whole for acute oral and inhalation toxic-
ity, primary eye irritation or primary skin irritation, and
may or may not be considered toxic. For specific infor-
mation, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet of the ap-
plicable Chemguard foam product.

WARNING:
Foam is a conductor and shall not be used on energized electrical equipment fires.

Foams are not suitable extinguishing agents for fires involving gases, liquefied gases with boiling points below
ambient temperatures such as butane, butadiene, propane, etc., or cryogenic liquids.

Judgment must be used in applying foams to hot oils, burning asphalts or burning liquids which are above the
boiling point of water. Intermittent foam operation shall be used to prevent violent frothing and slop-over of
the tank contents

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6-6. SAMPLING PROCEDURES
1. The sample must be at least 500 ml (approx. 1 pt.) in
volume and shipped in a clean, tightly seated con-
tainer made of plastic or glass. Plastic is the preferred
container material. Glass is acceptable but be sure
to adequately package the glass container to avoid
possible breakage during shipment.
2. Sample containers must be packaged to avoid dam-
age during shipment. The container label (do not use
gummed labels) or container must be marked with a
waterproof pen showing the following information:
6-7. DOCUMENTATION
1. Fill in all the information required on the Request
for Analysis of Foam Concentrates Form provided
or make a clean, clear copy of sample form provided
on page 6-4 of this manual.
2. If the sample is a Chemguard foam concentrate, indi-
cate type of foam and lot number. If the sample is
from another manufacturer, indicate the manufacturer,
type of foam and lot number.
3. Note any special conditions or problems.
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Foam Concentrates
Name of company
Type of concentrate; 3% AFFF, etc. (Samples
which are not identified with the type of foam and
% will not be tested.)
Source of sample (Bottom., No. 4 Storage Tank,
etc.)
NOTE: For further information regarding foam
concentrate sampling, contact Chemguard Technical
Services Dept. (817) 473-9964.
4. Be specific with storage container identification.
For example: 1000 gallon foam storage tank located
in South Tank Farm.
NOTE: Drain lines may contain materials that are not
representative of the contents of the storage tank. If a drain
connection is used for sampling, draw off and discard two
gallons of concentrate before taking the sample.
See page 6-4 for sample Request for Analysis of Foam
Concentrates Form.
6-3
 Ref: D60F03002
Rev. Date:12/12/07

REQUEST FOR FOAM ANALYSIS

SUBMITTED BY:
Date: __________________
Company Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Requestor Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: __________________
Phone: _________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________
P.O. Number: _________________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Number: ________________________________________________ ( Visa / Master Card)
Name on Card: ___________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________

Foam Type* Proportioning

Strength* (AR-AFF, Rate*
Sample Sample Source Concentrate AFFF, Protein (1%, 3%, 6%,
Number (tank, location, top/bottom) or Pre-Mix FFFP, etc. etc. Manufacturer, Product & Lot Number

*This information is required for processing. The samples will be analyzed as identified by the requestor. The reported
results are valid for the sample as submitted. Assuring that the sample is representative of the storage container is the
responsibility of the sampler.

A standard Foam Analysis will be conducted, which includes: refractive index, specific gravity, pH, foam quality, viscosity
and film formation (as applicable). An 8 oz. (250 ml) sample is usually sufficient. Standard analysis cost is $100 per
sample. All reports will be returned via email unless otherwise requested.

Check here if a Proportioning Test is required. Send 1 qt. (1L) of system water and 8 oz. (250 ml) of foam
concentrate in addition to the proportioned (premixed) sample above.
Other services are available. If required, please select from the following:

Surface Tension and Spreading Coefficient (quality & film formation indicators): 20% surcharge
Full Scale UL Fire Test (call for sample requirements and scheduling): $250 min.
Rush Analysis & Report Delivery (2 day turnaround following sample receipt): 50% surcharge
When completed, send this request form, an MSDS, Certificate of Analysis or Technical Datasheet, and the sample(s) to the
address below. Insure that all sample containers are (1) permanently labeled and (2) securely packaged to prevent leaks.
Chemguard
204 S. 6th Ave.
Mansfield, TX 76063
Attn: FOAM ANALYSIS
Phone: 817-473-9964 / Fax: 817-473-0606
A complete Foam Sample Analysis Kit can be requested from the website below, free of charge.
www.chemguard.com 6-4
 Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 7 - TROUBLESHOO
TROUBLESHOO TING
OUBLESHOOTING

7-1. TROUBLESHOOTING

See Table 7-1 for troubleshooting problems, possible causes and corrective actions.

These procedures cover problems that may be experienced during normal operations. Although these recommenda-
tions cover most problems that are experienced, there are some situations that may occur which are not covered in
these instructions. Please contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for problems that cannot be resolved through
the use of this manual.

NOTE: Refer to individual instruction manuals for additional information on system components and discharge devices.

TABLE 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING

7-2. NO PROPORTIONING

POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Water Supply Shut-Off Valve 2 not open. ...................... Check valve position. Fully open valve(s) if closed.

2. Manual Foam Concentrate Shut-Off Valve 1 not open. ..... Fully open valve.

3. Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation Valve 8. ............ Refer to manufacturers data.

not functioning properly.

4. Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation Valve 8 ............. Check that wiring is installed to actuator.
closed. (Electrically actuated)
Check that signal from control system is available at
valve actuator. If voltage is not present, check control
system.

If signal is present at actuator, use manual override to

cycle valve. If valve cycles manually, then valve actua-
tor is probably inoperative.

Remove actuator, check operation, if failed , repair or

replace. If valve does not open, using manual override
on actuator, then the valve is jammed. Remove valve,
determine and correct reason for jam. See actuator data.

5. Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation Valve 8 ............. Check that actuator water pressure supply valve is fully
closed or not functioning properly.(Water open. Check 1/4" Bleeder/Vent valve on strainer for
Powered Ball Valve) clogging which shuts off water supply to cylinder. Open
Bleeder/Vent valve on strainer, vent and flush any de-
bris blocking water supply.

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 Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

6. Valve or valves not in proper standby position. ............. Place valve(s) in normal standby position as shown on
System Operating Drawing Fig. 4-1. for Horizontal Tanks
or Fig. 4-2. for Vertical Tanks.

7. Blockage in piping between tank and ratio .................... Determine location of blockage, drain concentrate from
flow controller or the water feed line. from tank, remove appropriate run of piping and remove
blockage.

8. System operating below minimum proportioner ............ Refer to system outline drawing, proportioner data sheet,
inlet pressure. or contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for
proper inlet pressure.

9. Ratio flow controller flow below minimum flow ........... Refer to Fig. 4-3. Ratio Controller Flow Range and
range of proportioner. Piping Size Chart for proper flow range of proportioners.

10. Control system not functioning properly. ....................... Check wiring for correct interconnection and proper
connections. See control system manual.

11. Foam concentrate incompatible with the system ............ Use correct concentrate. Drain and clean tank before
design. filling with new concentrate.

12. Bladder tank empty. .......................................................... Refer to Sect. 3-4., Checking Foam Concentrate Level.
If empty, follow appropriate fill procedures in
Chapter 3.

13. Strainer (if installed) blocked. ......................................... Remove all strainer screens and clean. Reinstall after
cleaning. Check for strainer screen perforation size -
strainer mesh shall have 1/8" openings for all
Chemguard foam concentrates.

7-3. LOW PERCENT OF PROPORTIONING

POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Water Supply Shut-Off Valve 2 partially open. .............. Check valve position. Fully open valve.

2. Manual Foam Concentrate Shut-Off Valve(s) 1 ............. Fully open valve. If system has dual proportioners
partially open. be sure second supply valve for proportioner not being
used is closed.

3. Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation Valve(s) 8 ........ Valve blocked from fully opening or control system
not fully open. problem. Determine cause and correct.

4. Automatic Foam Concentrate Isolation Valve 8 ............. Actuator water pressure supply valve partially open.
opens slowly. (Water Powered Ball Valve) Fully open valve.

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 Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Tighten 1/4" Bleeder/Vent valve on cylinder strainer.

Snug with wrench to insure closure to rated pressure.

1/4" Bleeder/Vent valve strainer clogged, obstructing

water supply to Actuator. Open 1/4" Bleeder/Vent valve
on strainer and vent. Flush any debris blocking water
supply.

5. Flow rate below minimum rate of ratio controller. ........ Refer to Fig. 4-3. Ratio Flow Controller Flow Range and
Piping Size Chart for proper flow range of proportioners.

6. Reduced port valve(s) being used instead of full ........... Replace reduced port valve(s) with full port valve(s).
port type.

7. Piping too small or excessive run between tank and ..... The total friction loss in the water and foam concentrate
ratio flow controller causing excessive friction loss lines between the tank and ratio flow controller shall not
in water and/or foam concentrate piping. exceed 2 psi. or 50 equivalent ft. of pipe the same size
as the ratio flow controller foam connection. Eliminate
elbows, increase pipe diameter. Redesign piping accord-
ingly. Refer to Figure 4-3.

8. Water pressure too high causing excessive flow ............ Adjust pressure to proportioner to be within the flow
thus exceeding the design limits of the system. and pressure limits of the system.

9. Drain valve(s) or vent valve(s) open or partially ........... Fully close all drain and vent valve(s).
open.

10. Incorrect orifice diameter. ................................................ Contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for
instructions on checking orifice.

11. Control system not functioning properly. ....................... See control system manual. Check wiring for correct
interconnection and proper connections.

12. Strainer (if installed) blocked. ......................................... Remove all strainer screens and clean. Reinstall after
cleaning.

13. System operating below minimum proportioner ............ Refer to system outline drawing, proportioner data sheet,
inlet pressure. or contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for
proper inlet pressure.

14. Foam concentrate incompatible with system design. ..... Drain and clean tank. Fill with correct concentrate.

7-4. HIGH PERCENT OF PROPORTIONING

POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Incorrect orifice diameter. ................................................ Contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for
instructions on checking orifice.

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 Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

2. Water pressure source to tank, other than water ............ Contact your Chemguard Sales Representative for
main supplying ratio flow controller, supplies instructions on locating water pressure source
higher water pressure to tank than does water properly on water main.
main to ratio flow controller.

7-5. NO FLOW AT DISCHARGE

1. Zone discharge valve closed or will not open. ............... Open valve. If automated, find problem and correct.

2. Blockage in foam solution discharge line or .................. Find the cause of the blockage and correct.
discharge device.

7-6. LOW FLOW AT DISCHARGE

1. System pressure too low. .................................................. Check inlet pressure and correct for proper operation.

Partial blockage in water or foam solution line.

Zone valve did not open completely. Valve jammed,

determine reason and correct.

7-7. NO OPERATION

1. Water supply source failure. ............................................ Check source and correct problem.

2. Control system not functioning properly. ....................... Check wiring for correct interconnection and proper
(Automated system) connections. See control system manual.

3. Foam tank empty. .............................................................. Fill tank with proper type foam concentrate.

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 Ratio Flow Controller Storage & Installation

CHAPTER 8 - RA
RATIO FLO
TIO FL CONTROLLER
OW CONTR OLLER
STORA
STORA GE
ORAGE AND INST ALLA
INSTALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS
ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RATIO FL
RATIO FLOOW CONTR OLLER SUPPLIED AS L
CONTROLLER OOSE COMPONENT
LOOSE

8-1. 21/2" THREADED THROUGH 8" BETWEEN THE FLANGE STYLE UNITS

A. Storage:

Ratio Flow Controllers are machined brass cast- flow controller shall be kept in its shipping crate un-
ings and contain no moving parts. til time of installation. Protective wrapping or pack-
ing materials shall not be removed until just preced-
For protection against physical damage, a ratio ing installation into the piping line.

B. Installation:

1. Remove ratio flow controller from shipping crate 6. A concentrate shutoff valve must be installed on the
and remove plastic protectors. foam concentrate supply line.

2. Observe flow arrow on body for proper flow di-
rection. Ratio flow controller and water inlet spool
piece (if provided) can be installed in the pipe
line in any orientation.
3. A minimum of 5 pipe diameters of straight unob-
structed pipe is required upstream and down-
stream of each ratio flow controller.
4. Water supply and foam concentrate piping be-
tween the ratio flow controller and the bladder
tank must be designed and installed so that the
total pressure differential between the ratio flow
controller water inlet and the foam concentrate
inlet does not exceed 2 psi. Refer to page 8-2,
Fig. 8-1, Ratio Flow Controller Installation Illus-
tration.
A rule of thumb for design is to design 50 equiva-
lent ft. of pipe using the recommended foam con-
centrate inlet pipe size for each ratio flow con-
troller, including water supply to tank plus foam
concentrate piping and fittings.
5. Piping connected to the ratio flow controller must
be self-supporting so that no strain is imposed on
the ratio flow controller body.
7. A check valve must be installed on the foam concen-
trate supply line to prevent back flow of water into
the foam concentrate supply line.
8. A water pressure shutoff valve shall be installed on
the water pressure supply line to the bladder tank.
9. A check valve is required on the water pressure sup-
ply line of each ratio flow controller when 2 or more
ratio flow controllers are supplied from a common
bladder tank.
10. Install the Ratio Flow Controller in system piping as
shown in Fig. 8-1, Ratio Flow Controller Installation
Illustration.
11. For between the flange style ratio flow controllers:
Install a 150# non-asbestos ring or full face gasket on
the water inlet side and the foam solution side of the
ratio flow controller.
NOTE: When multiple ratio flow controllers (more than
1) are used in the proportioning system, the above
installation instructions apply to each ratio flow controller
on the system.

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 Ratio Flow Controller Storage & Installation

C H E C K V A L V E
( R e q u ir e d o n ly if 2 o r m o r e
R a tio F lo w C o n tr o lle r s a r e in s ta lle d ) )
W A T E R P R E S S U R E S U P P L Y
T O B L A D D E R T A N K

W A T E R S U P P L Y
S H U T -O F F V A L V E N O . 2

R A T IO F L O W
S P O O L P IE C E C O N T R O L L E R
( If P r o v id e d )

W A T E R F O A M
S U P P L Y S O L U T IO N

W A T E R
P R E S S U R E D IF F E R E N T IA L
S U P P L Y
B E T W E E N T H E S E T W O P O IN T S
V A L V E S W IN G C H E C K V A L V E
S H A L L N O T E X C E E D 2 P S I

M A N U A L
F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E
S H U T -O F F V A L V E N O . 1

N O T E : O P T IO N A L A U T O M A T IC F O A M
C O N C E N T R A T E IS O L A T IO N
V A L V E N O . 8 N O T S H O W N .

F O A M C O N C E N T R A T E S U P P L Y
F R O M B L A D D E R T A N K

CAUTION: CAUTION:
Failure to follow these installation instructions A Between the Flange Type ratio flow controller
will prevent proper operation and/or cause fail- is shown for illustration purposes only. These in-
ure of the bladder tank foam system. structions and requirements apply to both
Chemguard threaded and between the flange
type ratio flow controllers and must be observed
for proper system operation.

FIGURE 8-1
THREADED AND BETWEEN THE FLANGE STYLE RATIO FLOW CONTROLLERS
INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATION

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CHAPTER 9 - TANK BLADDER INTEGRITY TEST
9-1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the bladder integrity test is to insure that
there are no holes or tears in the bladder prior to filling
the tank with foam concentrate.
Although each Chemguard tank bladder is tested before
it leaves our factory, Chemguard recommends that the
customer before filling and placing the tank into service,
perform the bladder integrity procedure on their particu-
9-2. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is required to properly test
the integrity of a Chemguard tank bladder:
1. An open top 55 gallon drum completely filled with
clean fresh water. The 55 gallon drum described in
the bladder tank filling procedures page 3-1, Sect.
3-1., Item 1 will be appropriate for this requirement.
2. A length of 3/4" rubber garden hose which allows the
air used to compress the bladder and discharged
through the Tank Shell Water Vent Valve 4, to be di-
rected to the 55 gallon drum. A weighted end piece to
hold and maintain the hose at the bottom of the drum
is required. The rubber hose described in the bladder
tank filling procedures page 3-2, Sect. 3-1., Item 6
will be appropriate for this requirement.
3. An appropriate length of 1" clear air/foam concen-
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Tank Bladder Integrity Test
lar tank(s) to check for possible damage that may have
occurred to the bladder during shipping, handling or in-
stallation.
CAUTION:
Failure to perform this procedure could result in loss
of foam concentrate and delay in placing the bladder
tank proportioning system into service.
trate vent hose, with a male NPT swivel, for connec-
tion to Bladder Foam Concentrate Vent Valve 5, a pail
or water tight container, large enough to hold at least
6" of water and a weighted end piece to hold and main-
tain the hose at the bottom of the pail. This arrange-
ment allows any air inside the bladder to be discharged
to the water pail/container. The hose described in the
bladder tank filling procedures page 3-1, Sect. 3-1.,
Item 2 will be appropriate for this requirement.
4. A clean air or nitrogen supply and heavy duty com-
pressor hose. The air supply/hose arrangement at-
taches to the Tank Shell Water Drain/Fill Valve 6 and
provides air, used to compress the bladder, to the in-
side of the tank shell. The hose and air supply as de-
scribed in the bladder tank filling procedures page
3-1, Sect. 3-1., Item 4 will be appropriate for this re-
quirement.
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9-3. BLADDER INTEGRITY TESTING PROCEDURES

1. Set up the tank and testing equipment as described in As the tank shell fills with air and the bladder is fully
Sect. 9-2. and as shown in Fig. 9-1 below. See Fig. collapsed, the air bubbles through Valve 5 will slow
9-1 for valve locations and valve number/description down and bubbles will start to escape through Valve
references. 4. This decrease of air bubbles from Valve 5 and an
increase from Valve 4 will continue for a period of
2. Open valves 4, 5 & 6. Make sure that all other valves time and should develop into a steady stream of air
on the bladder tank are closed. bubbles escaping from Valve 4. Air bubbles from
Valve 5 should stop completely at this point. If no air
CAUTION:
bubbles are noted from Valve 5 into the pail of water,
Valves 4, 5 & 6 must be opened to avoid damage to
then positive bladder integrity is indicated and you
the bladder and assure a proper bladder Integrity
may proceed with the bladder tank filling procedures
Test.
as described in this manual in Chapter 3.
3. Add air to the tank through Valve 6. A steady stream
of air will start to escape through Valve 5 as the blad- CAUTION:
der is collapsed. This air will show itself as bubbles If a steady stream of bubbles continue to escape
in the pail of water. through Valve 5, then a hole or tear in the bladder
is indicated. Contact the your Chemguard Sales
NOTE: The amount of time it takes before air Representative for information on tank bladder re-
escapes through Valves 4 & 5 is in relation to the air placement or for questions or problems regarding
supply pressure and the size of the tank. the bladder Integrity Testing procedures.

N O T E : O p e n V a lv e s 4 , 5 , & 6 . M a k e s u r e a ll o th e r v a lv e s o n th e b la d d e r ta n k a r e c lo s e d .
IF N O A IR B U B B L E S
A R E D E T E C T E D : IN D IC A T E S
P O S IT IV E B L A D D E R IN T E G R IT Y
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A IR U S E D T O 2 5
C O M P R E S S T H E
B L A D D E R
D IS C H A R G E D 4
T H R U W A T E R
IN D R U M O P T IO N A L
S IG H T
IF S T E A D Y S T R E A M O F
B U B B L E S A R E D E T E C T E D :
G A U G E A IR A IR
A H O L E O R T E A R IS IN D IC A T E D
5 5 G A L L O N
D R U M F IL L E D 3
W IT H W A T E R B L A D D E R B L A D D E R
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T A N K S H E L L
F IL L E D V A L V E 3
C L O S E D
9 0 - 6 0 P S I
W IT H A IR P R E S S U R E G A U G E
C O N C E N T R A T E /W A T E R
S H U T O F F V A L V E
A IR N O T E : T h e illu s tr a tio n o n th is p a g e (C L O S E D )
F IL L
s h o w s a h o r iz o n ta l b la d d e r ta n k o n ly ,
B L A D D E R h o w e v e r , th e e q u ip m e n t r e q u ir e d a n d M A N IF O L D
A IR S U P P L Y (S E E P A G E 3 -2 )
C O M P R E S S E D th e te s tin g p r o c e d u r e s a re th e s a m e S H U T O F F V A L V E
fo r b o th h o r iz o n ta l a n d v e r tic a l b la d d e r (O P E N )
ta n k s .
N IT R O G E N O R
C O M P R E S S E D A IR S U P P L Y
E N D V IE W
F IG U R E 9 -1 B L A D D E R IN T E G R IT Y T E S T S E T U P

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