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FIXED FOAM STORAGE AND PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS SECTION INDEXSpectrum Bladder Tanks-Vertical Configuration ................................................................ N2-N4

Spectrum Bladder Tanks-Horizontal Configuration ........................................................... N5-N7

Foam Systems- Typical Bladder Tank Piping Schematic ...........................................................N8

Single Tank Deluge System with Single Riser

Foam Systems- Typical Bladder Tank Piping Schematic ........................................................... N9

Dual Tanks (Main & Reserve) Deluge System with Single Riser

Foam Systems- Typical Bladder Tank Piping Schematic ......................................................... N10

Single Tank Deluge System with Three Risers

Typical Bladder Tank Piping Schematic .......................................................................................N11

Single Tank Deluge, Wet Pipe, or Pre-Action System with Single Riser

Typical Bladder Tank Piping Schematic ...................................................................................... N12

Single Tank Deluge, Wet Pipe, or Pre-Action System with Three Risers

Vertical Polyethylene Storage Tanks ..................................................................................N13-N14

Horizontal Polyethylene Storage Tanks .............................................................................N15-N17

Spectrum ATP Eductors, 2” & 3” - Grooved Type .................................................................... N18

Spectrum Multi-Port Metering Valve - Air Actuated .............................................................. N19

Spectrum Ratio Controllers, 2” & 2.5” -Threaded Type .........................................................N20

Spectrum Ratio Controllers, 5” Grooved ................................................................................... N21

Spectrum Ratio Controllers, 3”,4”,6”,8”- Wafer Style ............................................................N22

Ratio Controller Detail .........................................................................................................N23-N24

Hydraulically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve-“Standard Port” Waterway .............N25

Hydraulically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve- “Full Port” Waterway .....................N26

Electrically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve- “Standard Port” Waterway ...............N27

Electrically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve- “Full Port” Waterway .........................N28

Low Pressure Drop / Wide-Range Proportioner ............................................................. N29-N30

Pump Injection Type, with Ratio Controller on Skid ...................................................... N31-N32

Pump Injection Type, with Dual Ratio Controllers on Skid-Typical Configuration .......... N33

Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Modules ....................................................................N34

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid - Typical Schematic ......................................................N35

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid-Single Pump Configuration .........................................N36

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid- ......................................................................................... N37

Dual Pump (with Jockey Pump)/Dual Tank Configuration

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid-Dual Pump .....................................................................N38

Single Tank Configuration

Spectrum Back Pressure Control Valve .....................................................................................N39

Spectrum Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Module ....................................................N40

“Trimmed Configuration, Threaded Ratio Controller”

Spectrum Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Module .................................................... N41

“Trimmed Configuration, Flanged Ratio Controller”

Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioner

with Manual Override-General Arrangement Drawing .....................................................................N42

Spectrum Line Proportioners .............................................................................................N43-N44

Compatibility with AFFF Concentrates/Solutions ..........................................................N45-N46120108

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Fixed Foam Systems & Proportioning Systems

Product:

Spectrum Bladder Tanks-Vertical Configuration

Description: Spectrum Vertical Bladder tanks provide dependable and cost effective foam fire protection for a wide variety of flammable/combustible

liquid hazards. Used in conjunction with either one, or multiple ratio flow controllers (installed adjacent to the tank), the all-hydraulic balanced pressure proportioning system stores, delivers and proportions foam without dependence on external foam concentrate pumping. Only water under pressure is required for system operation.

The Spectrum Vertical Bladder Tank is a cylindrical carbon steel ASME pressure vessel containing a flexible polymeric elastomer inner blad-der which encapsulates the foam concentrate. This bladder physically separates stored foam concentrate from the water supply. When the system is activated, water is directed into the tank shell, which then pressurizes the space between the flexible bladder and the interior tank wall. This water pressure causes the bladder to collapse, which then dispenses foam concentrate out through distribution piping and (ultimately) into the ratio controller(s). The ratio controller’s modified venturi creates a “metering pressure drop” in the fire water line, allowing foam concentrate to pass through a fixed orifice plate and enter the fire water piping at the designated proportioning rate. In installations where the bladder normally is under pressure (wet pipe, reaction, or when the deluge valve is downstream from the ratio controller), a normally-closed actuated concentrate valve (electric or hydraulic) isolates the foam concentrate until energized. Interior/exterior finished in red enamel.

Standard Spectrum Bladder tank trim includes:

1. ASME Code Pressure Vessel2. Flexible Concentrate Bladder3. Shell Side (water) Vent Valve4. Bladder (concentrate) Vent Valves5. Shell Side (water) Fill/Drain Valve6. Bladder (concentrate) Fill/Drain Valve7. Water Balancing Nozzle (screened)8. Vessel Skirt with Anchors9. Concentrate Discharge Pipe, Perforated10. Lifting Lugs11. Concentrate Discharge Nozzle

Spectrum Bladder Options:

12. Sight Gauge Assembly13. Epoxy Interior/Exterior finish (For use in marine or corrosive envi-ronments)14. Pressure Relief Valve (Not Shown)

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Fixed Foam Systems & Proportioning Systems

Vertical Bladder Tank Dimensions: 50-1500 Gallons

Nominal Capacity

DiameterDimensions Approx.

Shipping WeightA B C D E F

Gal. (L) in. (cm.) in. (cm.) in. (cm.) in. (cm.) in. (cm.) in. (cm.) in. (cm.) lb.

50 (190) 24 (61) 64 (163) 57 (145) 24 (61) 7.5 (19) 20 (51) 19 (48) 470

100 (379) 24 (61) 90 (229) 82 (208) 52 (132) 8.5 (22) 19 (48) 19 (48) 700

150 (568) 30 (76) 90 (229) 82 (208) 49 (125) 10.5 (27) 21 (53) 21 (53) 980

200 (767) 30 (76) 108 (274) 100 (254) 68 (173) 10.5 (27) 22 (56) 21 (53) 1290

300 (1136) 36 (91) 112 (284) 104 (264) 70 (178) 10.5 (27) 25 (64) 24 (61) 1550

400* (1514) 42 (107) 108 (274) 100 (254) 66 (168) 10.5 (27) 28 (71) 27 (69) 1800

400 (1514) 48 (122) 92.5 (235) 84.5 (215) 55 (140) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 2250

500* (1893) 42 (107) 126 (320) 118 (300) 83 (211) 10.5 (27) 28 (71) 27 (69) 2150

500 (1893) 48 (122) 105.5 (268) 97.5 (248) 64 (163) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 2500

600 (2271) 48 (122) 118 (300) 110 (279) 74 (188) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 2570

700 (2650) 48 (122) 132 (335) 124 (315) 88 (224) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 2840

800 (3028) 48 (122) 146.5 (372) 138.5 (352) 95 (241) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 3200

800* (3028) 54 (137) 124 (315) 116 (295) 79 (201) 10.5 (27) 34 (86) 34 (86) 3100

900 (3407) 48 (122) 160.5 (408) 152.5 (387) 106 (269) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 3400

900* (3407) 54 (137) 136 (345) 130 (330) 90 (229) 10.5 (27) 34 (86) 34 (86) 3400

1000 (3785) 48 (122) 174.5 (443) 166.5 (423) 116 (295) 10.5 (27) 32 (81) 30 (76) 3600

1000* (3785) 54 (137) 146 (371) 140 (356) 101 (257) 10.5 (27) 34 (86) 34 (86) 3600

1100 (4164) 60 (153) 144 (366) 136 (346) 90 (229) 18.5 (47) 37 (94) 36 (91) 3750

1200 (4542) 60 (153) 153 (389) 145 (368) 96 (244) 18.5 (47) 37 (94) 36 (91) 3950

1300 (4921) 60 (153) 162 (412) 154 (391) 104 (264) 18.5 (47) 37 (94) 36 (91) 4140

1400 (5300) 60 (153) 171 (435) 163 (414) 110 (279) 18.5 (47) 37 (94) 36 (91) 4350

1500 (5678) 60 (153) 180 (458) 171 (435) 117 (297) 18.5 (47) 37 (94) 36 (91) 4530

Tank Capacity Dim. “A” Dim. “B” Dim. “C” Dim. “D”

Gal. L. (Tank Dia.) in. cm. in. cm. hole Dia.

50-100 (190-379) 24 (61) 1.7 (4.5) 19.5 (49.5) 1 (2.5)

150-200 (568-757) 30 (76) 1.7 (4.5) 23.7 (60.2) 1 (2.5)

300 (1136) 36 (91) 1.7 (4.5) 28.0 (71.1) 1 (2.5)

400-500 (1514-1893) 42 (107) 2.2 (5.7) 33.0 (83.3) 1 (2.5)

400-1000 (1514-3785) 48 (122) 2.2 (5.7) 37.0 (94.0) 1 (2.5)

800-1000 (3028-3785) 54 (137) 2.2 (5.7) 41.5 (105.4) 1 (2.5)

1100-1500 (4164-5678) 50 (152) 2.2 (5.7) 47.0 (119.4) 1 (2.5)

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Balanced Pressure Proportioning Systems

Product:

Spectrum Bladder Tanks-Horizontal Configuration

Description: Spectrum Horizontal Bladder tanks provide dependable and cost effective foam fire

protection for a wide variety of flammable/combustible liquid hazards. Used in conjunction with either one, or multiple ratio flow controllers (installed adjacent to the tank), the all-hydraulic balanced pressure proportioning system stores, delivers and proportions foam without dependence on external foam concentrate pumping. Only water under pressure is required for system operation.

The Spectrum Horizontal Bladder Tank is a cylindrical carbon steel ASME pressure vessel containing a flexible polymeric elastomer inner bladder which encapsulates the foam concentrate. This bladder physically separates stored foam concentrate from the water supply. When the system is activated, water is directed into the tank shell, which then pressurizes the space between the flexible bladder and the interior tank wall. This water pressure causes the bladder to collapse, which then dispenses foam concentrate out through distribution piping and (ultimately) into the ratio controller(s). The ratio controller’s modified venturi creates a “metering pressure drop” in the fire water line, allowing foam concentrate to pass through a fixed orifice plate and enter the fire water piping at the designated proportioning rate. In installations where the bladder normally is under pressure (wet pipe, reaction, or when the deluge valve is downstream from the ratio controller), a normally-closed actuated concentrate valve (electric or hydraulic) isolates the foam concentrate until energized. Interior/exterior finished in red enamel.

Standard Spectrum Bladder tank trim includes:

1. ASME Code Pressure Vessel2. Flexible Concentrate Bladder3. Shell Side (water) Vent Valve4. Bladder (concentrate) Vent Valves5. Shell Side (water) Fill/Drain Valve6. Bladder (concentrate) Fill/Drain Valve7. Water Balancing Nozzle (screened)8. Vessel Skirt with Anchors9. Concentrate Discharge Pipe, Perforated10. Concentrate Discharge Nozzle11. Lifting Lugs included (not shown)

Spectrum Bladder Options:

12. Sight Gauge Assembly13. Epoxy Interior/Exterior Finish (For use in marine or corrosive environments)14. Pressure Relief Valve (Not Shown)

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Horizontal Bladder Tank

*To be phased out after June 1996.

Tank Size A B C D E F G H Saddle Width

Gal. (L) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm)

100 (379) 16.0 (41) 32 (81) 35.5 (90) 0.75 (1.9) 5 (13) 10 (25) 18 (46) 0.63 (1.6) 3 (7.6)

150 (568) 18.0 (46) 36 (91) 35.0 (89) 0.75 (1.9) 8 (20) 16 (41) 24 (61) 0.63 (1.6) 3 (7.6)

200 (757) 20.0 (51) 40 (101) 44.0 (112) 0.75 (1.9) 8 (20) 16 (41) 24 (61) 0.63 (1.6) 3 (7.6)

300 (1136) 21.0 (53) 42 (107) 46.0 (117) 0.75 (1.9) 11 (28) 22 (56) 30 (76) 0.63 (1.6) 3 (7.6)

400* (1514) 21.0 (53) 40 (107) 44.5 (113) 0.75 (1.9) 14 (36) 28 (71) 36 (91) 0.75 (1.9) 4 (10.2)

400 (1514) 17.12 (43) 34.25 (87) 36.5 (93) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 0.88 (2.2) 4 (10.2)

500* (1893) 24.0 (61) 48 (122) 53.0 (135) 0.75 (1.9) 14 (36) 28 (71) 36 (91) 0.75 (1.9) 4 (10.2)

500 (1893) 20.62 (52) 41.25 (105) 43.0 (109) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 0.88 (2.2) 4 (10.2)

600 (2271) 22.5 (57) 45 (114) 49.5 (126) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 0.88 (2.2) 4 (10.2)

700 (2650) 26.0 (66) 52 (132) 56.5 (144) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 0.88 (2.2) 4 (10.2)

800 (3028) 30.62 (78) 61.25 (156) 63.5 (161) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 0.88 (2.2) 4 (10.2)

800* (3028) 24.0 (61) 48 (122) 52.2 (133) 0.88 (2.2) 20 (51) 40 (102) 48 (122) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

900 (3407) 34.12 (87) 68.25 (173) 70.5 (179) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 0.88 (2.2) 4 (10.2)

900* (3407) 26.0 (66) 52 (132) 57.7 (147) 0.88 (2.2) 20 (51) 40 (102) 48 (122) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1000 (3785) 37.62 (96) 75.25 (191) 77.5 (197) 0.88 (2.2) 17 (43) 34 (86) 42 (107) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1000* (3785) 28.0 (71) 56 (142) 63.2 (160) 0.88 (2.2) 20 (51) 40 (102) 48 (122) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1100 (4164) 28.0 (71) 56 (142) 60.0 (152) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1200 (4542) 30.5 (78) 61 (155) 64.5 (164) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1300 (4921) 32.5 (83) 65 (165) 69.0 (175) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1400 (5299) 35.0 (89) 70 (178) 73.5 (187) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1500 (5678) 37.0 (94) 74 (188) 78.0 (198) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1600 (6057) 39.5 (100) 79 (201) 88.0 (234) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1700 (6435) 42.0 (107) 84 (213) 87.5 (222) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1800 (6814) 44.0 (112) 88 (224) 92.0 (233) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

1900 (7182) 46.5 (118) 93 (236) 96.5 (245) 0.88 (2.2) 23 (58) 46 (117) 54 (137) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

2000 (7571) 36.0 (91) 72 (183) 72.2 (183) 0.88 (2.2) 29 (74) 58 (147) 66 (168) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

2200 (8328) 39.0 (99) 78 (198) 81.7 (208) 0.88 (2.2) 29 (74) 58 (147) 66 (168) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

2400 (9085) 42.5 (108) 85 (216) 88.2 (224) 0.88 (2.2) 29 (74) 58 (147) 66 (168) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

2600 (9842) 45.5 (116) 91 (231) 94.7 (241) 0.88 (2.2) 29 (74) 58 (147) 66 (168) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

2800 (10599) 48.5 (123) 97 (246) 100.7 (256) 0.88 (2.2) 29 (74) 58 (147) 66 (168) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

3000 (11356) 52.0 (132) 104 (264) 107.2 (272) 0.88 (2.2) 29 (74) 58 (147) 66 (168) 1.0 (2.5) 4 (10.2)

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Nominal Capacity

Bladder TankPart No.

Epoxy/Enamel

Dimensions Approx Shipping Weight

Diameter A B C

Gal. (L) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) in. (cm) lb. (kg)

100 (379) 69090/69091 24 (61) 52 (132) 44 (112) 74 (188) 720 (330)

150 (568) 70521/70522 30 (76) 58 (147) 50 (127) 74 (188) 1050 (477)

200 (757) 69092/69093 30 (76) 58 (147) 50 (127) 91 (231) 1320 (600)

300 (1136) 69094/69095 36 (91) 64 (162) 56 (142) 96 (244) 1600 (725)

400* (1514) 69096/69099 42 (107) 70 (178) 62 (157) 93 (236) 2000 (908)

400 (1514) 419178/419179 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 77 (196) 2300 (1043)

500* (1893) 69098/69099 42 (107) 70 (178) 62 (157) 110 (279) 2350 (1066)

500 (1893) 419180/419181 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 90 (229) 2550 (1157)

600 (2271) 69100/69101 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 103 (262) 2800 (1270)

700 (2650) 69102/69103 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 117 (297) 3050 (1385)

800 (3028) 419182/419183 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 131 (333) 3250 (1474)

800* (3028) 69104/69105 54 (137) 82 (208) 74 (188) 109 (277) 3400 (1543)

900 (3407) 419184/419185 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 145 (368) 3420 (1551)

900* (3407) 69106/69107 54 (137) 82 (208) 74 (188) 120 (305) 3720 (1688)

1000 (3785) 419186/419187 48 (122) 76 (193) 68 (173) 159 (404) 3600 (1633)

1000* (3785) 69108/69109 54 (137) 82 (208) 74 (188) 131 (333) 3900 (1770)

1100 (4164) 71100/71101 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 123 (313) 4150 (1882)

1200 (4542) 71102/71103 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 132 (336) 4370 (1982)

1300 (4921) 71104/71105 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 141 (358) 4550 (2064)

1400 (5300) 71106/71107 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 150 (381) 4760 (2159)

1500 (5678) 71108/71109 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 159 (404) 4940 (2441)

1600 (6057) 71110/71111 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 169 (430) 5130 (2327)

1700 (6435) 71112/71113 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 178 (452) 5330 (2418)

1800 (6814) 71114/71115 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 187 (475) 5510 (2499)

1900 (7192) 71116/71117 60 (153) 88 (224) 80 (173) 196 (498) 5690 (2581)

2000 (7571) 71150/71151 72 (183) 100 (254) 93 (236) 154 (391) 6030 (2735)

2200 (8328) 71152/71153 72 (183) 100 (254) 93 (236) 166 (422) 6390 (2898)

2400 (9085) 71154/71155 72 (183) 100 (254) 93 (236) 180 (457) 6770 (3071)

2600 (9842) 71156/71157 72 (183) 100 (254) 93 (236) 193 (490) 7190 (3261)

2800 (10599) 71158/781159 72 (183) 100 (254) 93 (236) 205 (521) 7480 (3393)

3000 (11356) 71160/71161 72 (183) 100 (254) 93 (236) 218 (554) 7870 (3570)

Bladder Vent/Fill ValVe

Water inlet2.5 or 3 in. nPt*

ConCentrate outlet2.5 or 3 in. nPt*

tank Shelldrain ValVe

7 in. (18 cm)3 in. (7.6 cm)

tank ShellVent ValVe

Bladderdrain/Fill ValVe

WaterChannel

liFting lug

namePlate

Bladder

diameter

a

B

C

001161

*To be phased out after June 1996.

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Foam Systems- Typical Bladder Tank Piping SchematicSingle Tank Deluge System with Single Riser

Note: Tank is not under pressure until system is activated

*Optional Valve- Actuated Ball Valve is required in this configuration only if Ratio Controller is installed at an elevation below the top flange of the Bladder Tank.

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Foam Systems- Typical Bladder Tank Piping SchematicDual Tanks (Main & Reserve) Deluge System with Single Riser


*Optional Valve- Actuated Ball Valve is required in this configuration only if Ratio Controller is installed at an elevation below the top flange of the Bladder Tank.

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Foam Systems- Typical Bladder Tank Piping SchematicSingle Tank Deluge System with Three Risers


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Typical Bladder Tank Piping SchematicSingle Tank Deluge, Wet Pipe, or Pre-Action System with Single Riser

Note: Tank is under constant system pressure.

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Typical Bladder Tank Piping SchematicSingle Tank Deluge, Wet Pipe, or Pre-Action System with Three Risers

Note: Tank is under constant system pressure.

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Bill of Materials

1 Pressure Vacuum Vent.

2 PVC Bulkhead Fitting.

3 10” Threaded Inspect Hatch (tank sizes up to 400 gallons).

4 19” Bolted Manway (tank sizes >400 gallons).

5 Top Mounted Fill Connection with PVC Drop Tube (option).

6 Liquid Level Indication-Molded.

7 Tank Drain/Fill Fitting, Stainless Steel Valved.

8 Pump Supply Fittings, Stainless Steel with Siphon Pickup.

9 Return Fitting, Stainless Steel with Siphon Discharge.

10 Fittings (only) for tank liquid level contacts.

Vertical Poly Tank

MaterialPigments,

Vapor SpaceFittings

Fittings,Liquid Space

Liquid LevelIndication

High DensityCross LinkedPolyethylene

<0.5% by weightPVC or Stainless

SteelStainless Steel

Molded into side of (translucent) tank

Foam Concentrate Tanks

Product:

Vertical Polyethylene Storage Tanks

Description: Atmospheric High Density, Cross-Linked Polyethylene Storage Tanks are an indus-

try standard for storing foam concentrate. They are typically used in conjunction with pumped balanced pressure systems or self-educting Hydro-Foam™ monitor stations. Polyethylene is an exceptionally stable and durable material when used to store foam concentrates. These rotationally molded, corrosion/impact resistant upright tanks are available in nominal storage capacities ranging from 55 to 12,000 gallons.

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Vertical Polyethylene Storage Tanks- Dimensional Data

Nominal VesselSize in Gallons

CapacitiesStr. Wall

CapacitiesTotal

Diameter Height Wall Thickness(bottom

third)

Weight (less fittings)

Top Opening

55 55 55 1’11” 3’5” .250 35# 10”

100 100 100 1’1” 5’4” .250 55# 10”

150 150 150 2’7” 4’6” .250 67# 10”

200 200 200 2’7” 5’10” .250 70# 10”

300 300 300 3’10” 4’4” .250 90# 10”

305 305 305 2’10” 6’10” .250 90# 10”

400 400 400 3’10” 6’ .250 120# 10”

525 497 557 5’4” 3’10” .250 185# 19”

550 550 574 4’ 6’7” .250 187# 19”

800 798 822 4’ 9’6” .250 200# 19”

805 805 865 5’4” 5’10” .250 200# 19”

1000 929 988 5’4” 6’8” .313 205# 19”

1100 1025 1178 7’1” 4’6” .250 190# 19”

1200 1156 1215 5’4” 8’ .313 260# 19”

1450 1325 1475 7’1” 6’ .313 280# 19”

1500 1458 1518 5’4” 9’10” .344 300# 19”

2000 1722 1945 8’ 5’11” .313 300# 19”

2500 2286 2508 8’ 7’4” .375 390# 19”

3000 2755 2977 8’ 8’9” .359 470# 19”

4000 3955 4159 7’10” 12’5” .500 720# 24”

4250 4120 4407 8’6” 11’3” .500 795# 19”

4300 4274 4905 11’11” 6’9” .375 1025# 24”

5000 5038 5241 7’10” 15’7” .656 1170# 24”

5500 5154 5509 9’2” 13’ .594 950# 24”

5500 5153 5508 9’2” 12’7” .594 950# 24”

6400 6056 6424 10” 12’ .500 960# 24”

6800 6835 7466 11’11” 10’ .625 1610# 19”

7000 7089 7665 10’ 14’3” .734 1310# 19”

8000 8317 8947 11’11” 11’8” .703 1650# 24”

10000 10120 10750 11’11” 14’ .906 2445# 24”

12000 12324 1294 11’11” 16’8” 1.047 3150# 24”

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Product:

Horizontal Polyethylene Storage Tanks

Description: Atmospheric High Density, Cross-Linked Polyethylene Storage Tanks

are an industry standard for storing foam concentrate. They are typically used in conjunction with transportable foam trailers, pumped balanced pres-sure systems or self-educting Hydro-Foam™ monitor stations. Polyethylene is an exceptionally stable and durable material when used to store foam concentrates. These rotationally molded, corrosion/impact resistant hori-zontal/cylindrical tanks are available in sizes ranging from 110 gallons to 2,500 gallons. Tanks are mounted on carbon steel support saddles and secured with support bands.

Bill of Materials

1 Pressure Vacuum Vent.

2 PVC Bulkhead Fitting.

3 10” Threaded Inspect Hatch (tank sizes < 1000 gallons).

4 19” Bolted Manway (tank sizes >1000 gallons).

5 Top Mounted Fill Connection with PVC Drop Tube (option).

6 Liquid Level Indication-Molded.

7 Tank Drain/Fill Fitting, Stainless Steel Valved.

8 Pump Supply Fittings, Stainless Steel with Siphon Pickup.

9 Tank Return Fitting, Stainless Steel with Siphon Discharge.

10 Tank Return Fitting, Stainless Steel with Siphon Discharge.

11 Fittings (only) for tank liquid level contacts.

Horizontal Poly Tank

Material PigmentsFittings,

Vapor SpaceFittings,

Liquid SpaceLiquid LevelIndication

High DensityCross LinkedPolyethylene

<0.5% by weightPVC or Stainless

SteelStainless Steel

Molded into side of(translucent) tank

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Nominal Capacity

(US Gallons)

Diameter Length Total Weight

Fill Opening

150 2’8” 4’10” 190 10”

200 x 32” 2’8” 5’8” 245 10”

200 x 38” 3’2’ 4’4” 245 10”

300 3’2’ 6’3” 305 10”

400 4’ 5’3” 330 10”

500 4’ 6’4” 350 10”

750 4’6” 7’1.5” 585 10”

1000 5’4” 7’2” 770 10” or 19”

Tank Size Width Length

150 31.5” 48”

200 x 32” 31.5” 60”

200 x 38” 37.5” 38.5”

300 37.5” 60”

400 48” 48”

500 48” 50”


750 48.5” 65”

1000 57” 60”


Horizontal Polyethylene Storage Tanks- Dimensional Data

Tank Configuration “A” (150-1000 Gallon Capacity)

Support Saddle “A1” - (150-500 Gallon Capacity)

Support Saddle “A2” - (750-1000 Gallon Capacity)

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Nominal Capacity

(US Gallons)

Diameter Length Total Weight

Fill Opening

1025 4’ 12’4” 1065 19”

1625 5’4” 11’3” 1433 19”

2000 5’4” 13’1” 1550 19”

2500 5’4” 15’11” 1942 19”


1025 3’8.75” 9’10

1625 4’10” 9’3”

2000 4’10” 10’

2500 4’10” 14’6”


Horizontal Polyethylene Storage Tanks- Dimensional Data

Tank Configuration “B” (1025-2500 Gallon Capacity)

Support Saddle “B”

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Foam Systems - Around The Pump Eductors

Product:

Spectrum ATP Eductors, 2” & 3” - Grooved Type

Description: The Spectrum Around The Pump Eductor is a fundamental, economical, yet proven

way to produce foam on a fire truck. In operation a portion of the fire water discharge is diverted to the eductor. The eductor picks up foam concentrate from the on-board atmospheric foam tank and delivers it to the suction side of the water pump. A metering valve such as the Spectrum Multiport Metering Valve controls the amount of concentrate entering the system. This, along with the rate of discharge, determines the solution flow rate; typically from 1% to 6%. All discharges in this type of system will produce foam solution. Eductors are constructed of brass to provide years of trouble free service.

*Minimum straight pipe lengths required upstream of controller

Minimum Operating Pressure = 75 psi Maximum Operating Pressure = 225 psi

2” 3”

A 7.5” 10”

B 3.875” 5.0625”

C 2.8125” 2.6875”

D 2.625” 3.3125”

E 1.5” 2”

F 2” 3”

G 10” 15”

Part #Ratio

Controller SizeConfiguration

Nominal Concentrate

Flow

Maximum Proportioning Rates (gpm)

Drive WaterFlow @ 200 psi

3% 6%

2.0EDCT-75 2” Grooved 75 gpm 2500 1250 85 gpm

3.0EDCT-150 3” Grooved 150 gpm 5000 2500 150 gpm

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Foam Systems - Multi Port Metering Valve

Product:

Spectrum Multi-Port Metering Valve - Air Actuated

Description: The Spectrum Multi-Port Metering Valve offers the simplicity and reliability

of fixed orifice metering coupled with the flexibility of eight (8) air actuated ports. The valve can be custom configured to have from 1 to 8 ports. Each port can be selected to meter solution flows from 30 gpm @ 3% up to 750 gpm @ 6%. Each orifice can easily be removed, replaced, added or changed in the field. Each active port features a single acting spring loaded air actuator. This air actuator features a manual over-ride that will allow the system to manually function in the event of air system loss. The construction is Red Brass with Stainless Steel trim and positive rubber valve seats.

This valve is used in conjunction with the proper Spectrum Eductor in an Around The Pump (ATP) Foam System. Primarily used in Airport Crash Trucks, this system offers economic reliability. As each discharge is opened an air signal is sent to the associated metering valve port. As each valve opens, more predetermined amounts of concentrate enter the system to maintain either a 1, 3 or 6% proportioning rate

Maximum Positive Pressure Rating is 25 psig

*Contact Factory for Orifice Sizing

Part # Description Material

MVM01 Valve Body & Orifice Plate Bronze

MVM02 Air Actuated Valve Bronze

*MVM03-(Port#)-(Diameter) Orifice Insert Brass

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Foam Systems- Balanced Pressure Components

Product:

Spectrum Ratio Controllers, 2” & 2.5” -Threaded Type

Description: Ratio Controllers are modified venturi foam proportioners that accurately meter pressur-

ized foam concentrate into the firewater stream. These foam proportioners are used in conjunc-tion with balanced pressure systems, such as bladder tanks and pumped proportioning skids. In operation, firewater flows through the modified venturi, creating an area of lower pressure, which is referred to as the “metering pressure drop”. This metering pressure drop is directly effected by the firewater velocity as it flows through the venturi. The (1%, 3% or 6%) concentrate-to-water ratio is maintained over the entire flow range of each size ratio controller. However, each size ratio controller has a minimum flow rate/velocity requirement, and these minimums must be maintained for proper ratio controller operation.

Each Spectrum Ratio Controller consists of the following components: body; metering orifice; inlet nozzle. These components are con-structed of ASTM 85-5-5-5 bronze. The inlet nozzle is tapered and machined to a smooth finish to maximize water stream efficiency through the venturi. The foam concentrate metering orifice is sized to the exact type and percentage of foam concentrate to be used. Both the inlet nozzle and metering orifice are secured by a stainless steel retaining ring.

*Minimum straight pipe lengths required upstream/downstream of controller.

RatioController Size

Configuration NominalATC Flow

Nominal AFFF Flow

Proportioning(Fixed)

Concentrate Inlet

2” Threaded 80-200 gpm 40-200 gpm 1%/3%/6% 1”NPT (M)

2.5” Threaded 160-500 gpm 80-500 gpm 1%/3%/6% 1”NPT (M)

2” 2.5”

A 2.375” 2.875”

B 7” 7”

C 2.0625” 2.0625”

D 3.75” 4.125”

E 10” 13”

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Product:

Spectrum Ratio Controllers, 5” Grooved

Description: The Spectrum 5” Grooved Ratio Controller is a modified venturi foam pro-

portioner that accurately meters pressurized foam concentrate into the firewater stream. This foam proportioner is used in conjunction with balanced pressure sys-tems, such as bladder tanks and pumped proportioning skids. In operation, water flows through the modified venturi, creating an area of lower pressure, which is referred to as the “metering pressure drop”. This metering pressure drop is directly effected by the firewater velocity as it flows through the venturi. The (1%, 3% or 6%) concentrate-to-water ratio is maintained over the entire flow range of the ratio controller. However, each size ratio controller has a minimum flow rate/velocity requirement, and these minimums must be maintained for proper ratio controller operation.

The Spectrum Ratio Controller consists of the following components: body; metering orifice; inlet nozzle. These components are con-structed of ASTM 85-5-5-5 bronze. The inlet nozzle is tapered and machined to a smooth finish to maximize water stream efficiency through the venturi. The foam concentrate metering orifice is sized to the exact type and percentage of foam concentrate to be used. Both the inlet nozzle and metering orifice are secured by a stainless steel retaining ring.

Ratio Controller Size


NominalAFFF Flow


Concentrate Inlet

5” Victaulic™ or Gruv-Lok™

400-1800 gpm 200-1800 gpm 1%/3%/6% 2”NPT (F)

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Product:

Spectrum Ratio Controllers, 3”,4”,6”,8”- Wafer Style

Description: Spectrum Ratio Controllers are modified venturi foam proportioners that accurately meter

pressurized foam concentrate into the firewater stream. These foam proportioners are used in conjunction with balanced pressure systems, such as bladder tanks and pumped proportion-ing skids. In operation, firewater flows through the modified venturi, creating an area of lower pressure, which is referred to as the “metering pressure drop”. This metering pressure drop is directly effected by the firewater velocity as it flows through the venturi. The (1%, 3% or 6%) concentrate-to-water ratio is maintained over the entire flow range of each size ratio controller. However, each size ratio controller has a minimum flow rate/velocity requirement, and these minimums must be maintained for proper ratio controller operation.

Designed to be installed between two 150# F.F. flanges, each Spectrum Ratio Controller consists of the following components: body; meter-ing orifice; inlet nozzle. These components are constructed of ASTM 85-5-5-5 bronze. The inlet nozzle is tapered and machined to a smooth finish to maximize water stream efficiency through the venturi. The foam concentrate metering orifice is sized to the exact type and percentage of foam concentrate to be used. Both the inlet nozzle and metering orifice are secured by a stainless steel retaining ring. F.M. approved, File No. J.I.1R6A3.AF.

*Minimum straight pipe length required upstream/downstream of controller.

3” 4” 6” 8”

A 2.375” 2.5” 3.25” 3.5”

B 6.0625” 8” 12” 12”

C 2.625” 3.125” 4.125” 5.25”

D 1.25” 1.5” 2” 2.5”

E* 15” 20” 30” 40”

WEIGHT 10 lbs. 16 lbs. 32 lbs. 3 lbs.



NominalAFFF Flow


3” Wafer, Between Flange 200-700 gpm 100-700 gpm 1%/3%/6%




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Ratio Controller Detail

Threaded - 2’ and 2.5”

Grooved - 5”

Wafer Style - 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”



NominalAFFF Flow

ProportioningAFFF Flow

Concentrate Inlet

2” Threaded 80-200 gpm 40-200 gpm 1% / 3% / 6% 1” NPT (M)

2.5” Threaded 160-500 gpm 80-500 gpm 1% / 3% / 6% 1” NPT (M)



NominalAFFF Flow

ProportioningAFFF Flow

Concentrate Inlet

5” Victaulic™ orGruv-Lok™

400-1800 gpm 200-1800 gpm 1% / 3% / 6% 2” NPT (F)



NominalAFFF Flow

Proportioning D

3” Wafer, Between Flange 200-700 gpm 100-700 gpm 1% / 3% / 6% 1.25”


5” Wafer, Between Flange 500-2500 gpm 350-2500 gpm 1% / 3% / 6% 2”


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Foam Systems-Balanced Pressure Components

Spectrum Ratio Controllers

Permanent Pressure Loss DataFlow Rate (GPM)

MINIMUM INLET PRESSURE VERSUS WATER FLOW

200

150

100

50

40

30

20400 700 1000 2000 3000 5000 gpm(1514) (2650) (3785) (7571) (11356) (18927) (Lpm)

3 IN

4 IN

6 IN

8 IN

psi

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Foam Systems Components

Product:

Hydraulically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve-

“Standard Port” Waterway

Description: The Spectrum “Standard Port” Hydraulically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve is typical-

ly installed in the concentrate piping between the foam concentrate storage tank and ratio controller (proportioner). When used in a balanced pressure proportioning system, as well as most other foam concentrate applications, the valve position is “normally closed,” preventing foam concentrate from entering into the ratio controller. Upon system actuation, the valve will automatically open, supplying foam concentrate to the specific (flowing) ratio controller.

Actuator Features• Operating Medium- Water• Connections-.25” (F) NPT• Seal Material- O-Rings, Buna-N• Rotational Arc, Max- 94 degrees• Max Operating Pressure- 175 psi• Position Indicator with Manual Override

Installation/OperationThe actuator is opened by introduction of system water

pressure, and (therefore) requires no electrical power for oper-ation. In most installations system water pressure is supplied to the actuator via .25” I.D. copper tubing, which is typically connected to the trim of an automatic system valve (deluge, dry pipe, preaction).

Valve Features• Ball valve, quarter-turn type with mounting pad.• 600 psi WOG, cold, non-shock• Threaded NPT (F) both ends.• Reinforced TFE seats and stuffing box.• Bronze body (standard) with stainless steel ball.

Std. PortModel No.

Valve Size

Waterway (port)

Diameter

Minimum Pressure

(actuator)

A B C D E F G

HBVS-1.0 1” .875” 25 psi 3.625” 2.5” 4.625” 3.25” 10.125” 7” 8”

HBVS-1.25 1.25” 1” 40 psi 3.625” 2.5” 4.875” 4” 10.375” 7” 8”

HBVS-1.5 1.5” 1.25” 50 psi 3.625” 2.5” 5” 4.375” 10.625” 7” 8”

HBVS-2.0 2” 1.5” 60 psi 3.625” 2.5” 5.125” 4.6875” 10.875” 7” 8”

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Std. PortModel No.

Valve Size

Waterway (port)

Diameter

Minimum Pressure

(actuator)

A B C D E F G

HBVF-1.0 1” 1” 50 psi 3.625” 2.5” 5” 3.625” 10.375” 7” 8”

HBVF-1.25 1.25” 1.25” 60 psi 3.625” 2.5” 5.125” 4.25” 10.625” 7” 8”

HBVF-1.5 1.5” 1.5” 75 psi 3.625” 2.5” 5.375” 4.75” 10.9375” 7” 8”

HBVF-2.0 2” 2” 130 psi 3.625” 2.5” 5.625” 5.375” 11.375” 7” 8”


Product:

Hydraulically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve- “Full Port” Waterway

Description: The Spectrum “Full Port” Hydraulically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve is typically

installed in the foam concentrate piping between the foam concentrate storage tank and ratio controller (proportioner). When used in a balanced pressure proportioning system, as well as most other foam concentrate applications, the valve position is “normally closed,” preventing foam concentrate from entering into the ratio controller. Upon system actuation, the valve will automatically open, supplying foam concentrate to the specific (flowing) ratio controller.

Actuator Features• Operating Medium- Water• Connections-.25” (F) NPT• Seal Material- O-Rings, Buna-N• Rotational Arc, Max- 94 degrees• Max Operating Pressure- 175 psi• Position Indicator with Manual Override


Installation/OperationThe actuator is opened by introduction of system water

pressure, and (therefore) requires no electrical power for operation. In most installations system water pressure is supplied to the actuator via .25” I.D. copper tubing, which is typically connected to the trim of an automatic system valve (deluge, dry pipe, preaction).

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Product:

Electrically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control

Valve- “Standard Port” Waterway

Description: The Spectrum “Standard Port” Electrically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve is

typically installed in the foam concentrate piping between the foam concentrate storage tank and ratio controller (proportioner). When used in a balanced pressure proportioning system, as well as most other foam concentrate applications, the valve position is “normally closed, “ preventing foam concentrate from entering into the ratio controller. Upon system actuation, the valve will automatically open, supplying foam concentrate to the specific (flowing) ratio controller.

Actuator Features• Unidirectional through shafted design.• Manual override, with valve position indicator.• Permanently lubricated fully closed gear train.• Water tight NEMA 4 enclosure.• Prewired terminal strip.• Maximum current requirements for open position control - 11 amp @ 115V- 15 amp @ 24VDC.• AC Voltages- (50 or 60 Hz), 24, 115, 220V.• DC Voltages - 12, 24V.


Standard PortModel No.

Valve Size

Waterway (port)Diameter

Standard Voltage

A B C D

EBVS-1.0 1” .875” 24 VDC 7” 3.375” 8.75” 5”

EBVS-1.25 1.25” 1” 24 VDC 7” 4.25” 9.125” 5”

EBVS-1.5 1.5” 1.25” 24 VDC 7” 4.75” 9.375” 5”

EBVS-2.0 2” 1.5” 24 VDC 7” 5.375” 9.75” 5”

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Product:

Electrically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve- “Full Port” Waterway

Description: The Spectrum “Full Port” Electrically Actuated Foam Concentrate Control Valve is typically

installed in the foam concentrate piping between the foam concentrate storage tank and ratio controller (proportioner). When used in a balanced pressure proportioning system, as well as most other foam concentrate applications, the valve position is “normally closed, “ preventing foam con-centrate from entering into the ratio controller. Upon system actuation, the valve will automatically open, supplying foam concentrate to the specific (flowing) ratio controller.

Actuator Features• Unidirectional through shafted design.• Manual override, with valve position indicator.• Permanently lubricated fully closed gear train.• Water tight NEMA 4 enclosure.• Prewired terminal strip.• Maximum current requirements for open position control - 11 amp @ 115V- 15 amp @ 24VDC.• AC Voltages- (50 or 60 Hz), 24, 115, 220V.• DC Voltages - 12, 24V.


Standard Port

Model No.

Valve Size

Waterway (port)

Diameter

Standard Voltage

A B C D

EBVF-1.0 1” 1” 24 VDC 7” 3.375” 8.75” 8”

EBVF-1.25 1.25” 1.25” 24 VDC 7” 4.25” 9.125” 5”

EBVF-1.5 1.5” 1.5” 24 VDC 7” 4.75” 9.375” 5”

EBVF-2.0 2” 2” 24 VDC 7” 5.375” 9.75” 5”

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Williams’ ‘Flow Solution’

Low Pressure Drop / Wide-Range Proportioner

The Williams’ ‘Flow Solution’ Proportioner Redefines Accurate/ Wide Range Balanced Pressure Foam Proportioning and Control!

The Williams ‘Flow Solution’ has been developed to address the Special Hazards Fire Protection Industry’s need for an accurate wide-flow balanced pres-sure foam proportioner which incorporates both low and constant pressure loss with minimum water inlet pressure throughout its entire flow range. In addition, these features are integrated into an assembly, which also includes precise water and foam concentrate control. The ’Flow Solution’ proportioner is configured as an assembly which consolidates the following system components: ratio con-troller; water control valve and (optional) foam concentrate control valve with integral concentrate check valve. Specifically suited for all closed head and deluge foam sprinkler systems including auxiliary handline discharges, the ‘Flow Solution’ proportioners’ revolutionary design provides the following features:

Low, 8 PSI (nominal) Constant Pressure Loss Throughout Entire Flow Range.

Wide Flow Range of 25gpm to 2500+gpm for Single Sprinkler Head to Total System Activation.

Low Minimum Inlet Pressure Requirement of 25 PSI Across Entire Flow Range

Configurable as Alarm Check or Water Control Valve

Fixed Proportioning of 1% or 3% with External Adjustment to Accommodate a Wide Rangeof Foam Concentrate Viscosities.

‘Convertible’ 150# ANSI Flange / Grooved Water, Foam & Solution Connections

Nickel Plated Ductile Iron Body with Brass & Stainless Steel Trim

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Ratio Controller Permanent Pressure Loss Comparison

Ratio Controller Inlet Pressure Comparison

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Product:

Pump Injection Type, with Ratio Controller

on Skid

Description: The Spectrum Pump Injection Type Balanced Pressure Proportioning Skid is a

completely self-contained system which automatically proportions foam concen-trate over a wide range of flows and pressures, without manual adjustment. The skid is installed adjacent to an atmospheric foam concentrate storage tank, and consists of the following major components: positive displacement foam concen-trate pump; electric (or diesel) driver; pump starter/controller; pressure balancing valve; ratio controller(s); duplex gauge; interconnecting pipe, valves, and fittings. In operation, foam liquid is drawn from the atmospheric con-centrate storage tank and pumped to the skid-mounted ratio controller. The back-pressure type balancing valve, installed on the tank return line regulates the amount of foam concentrate which is returned to the storage tank, and balances the foam concentrate pressure to match the water pressure at the ratio controller. Water and foam pressures are monitored by a duplex pressure gauge. Manual override of the system is accomplished through the use of a manual globe valve, installed in piping which bypasses the diaphragm control valve. Field connections on the skid are limited to: water inlet to ratio controller; foam solution discharge from ratio controller; electrical service to the pump motor starter/controller; foam concentrate suction and return connections to the foam storage tank. All piping connections on the skid are 150# flanges.

Foam Storage Tank Pump Type Skid Concentrate Piping

Ratio Controller Size(s)

Standard Proportioning

High DensityPolyethylene

Positive Displacement

1.5”-4” 3”-8” 1% / 3%

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Product:

Pump Injection Type, with Ratio Controller on Skid

Piping Standard - Schedule 40 Carbon SteelPiping Options - Brass, Stainless SteelPump Standard - Ductile Iron, Bronze FittedPump Options - Bronze, Stainless SteelStandard Pump/Motor - Open Drip Proof 230 VAC/60/3

Valve Standard - BronzeValve Options - Stainless SteelStandard Proportioning - 1% or 3%Standard Pump Controller - Limited Service, NEMA II Enclosure

Required Ordering Information:1. Tank Capacity/Configuration2. Tank Material3. Type/Percentage of Foam Concentrate4. System Water Pressures (static/residual) @Ratio Controller(s)

5. Available Power Supply (voltage/cycle/phase)6. Piping Specification7. Valve Specification8. Paint Specification9. Foam System Flow Rate(s) - Minimum/Maximum Demand

Model

NominalSolution

Flow ATC (gpm)

Nominal Solution

flow AFFF (gpm)

Ratio Controller Size AFFF

(gpm)

Pump Capacity gpm (@200 PSI)

Horsepower(pump motor) Pipe

Size1% 3% 1% 3%

BPS-3L 200-600 100-600 3” 10 20 5 5 1.5”

BPS-3H 200-800 100-800 3” 12 30 5 7.5 1.5”

BPS-4 300-1250 175-1250 4” 15 40 5 10 1.5”

BPS-5 400-1800 200-1800 5” 20 60 5 15 2’

BPS-6L 500-2200 350-2200 6” 25 70 7.5 20 2’

BPS-6H 600-2500 350-2500 6” 30 80 7.5 25 2’

BPS-8L 950-2900 700-2900 8” 35 90 1.0 25 2.5”

BPS-8M 950-3800 700-3800 8” 45 120 10 30 2.5”

BPS-8H 950-4500 700-4500 8” 55 140 15 30 2.5”

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Product:

Pump Injection Type, with Dual Ratio Controllers on Skid-Typical Configuration

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Product:

Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Modules

Description: Spectrum Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioners (ILBP’s) comprise a complete

foam storage, delivery and proportioning system, when used in conjunction with prop-erly sized atmospheric foam tanks, foam pumps, back-pressure control valves and con-centrate distribution piping. When supplied with foam concentrate under adequate pressure, they are designed to accurately introduce the foam concentrate into the water stream over a wide range of flows and pressures by automatically responding to variations in system demand. ILBP’s provide accurate foam concentrate introduction at either single/local, or multiple/remote system proportioning location(s). Each ILBP system “riser” is calculated for system demand and then equipped with the properly sized proportioner.

InLine Balanced Pressure System Schematic

Operation: The Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning System utilizes a foam pump, which pressurizes the distribution piping and ultimately supplies

foam concentrate to each ILBP. Foam concentrate is stored in an atmospheric foam tank. Pumped foam concentrate that is not delivered to the system is returned to the storage tank via a back-pressure control valve. Concentrate discharge pressure is regulated into the system by this control valve, which can be adjusted to assure that foam concentrate is supplied at pressures that exceed system static water pressure. Concentrate supply piping should be designed and sized so that residual concentrate pressure exceeds (15 psi minimum) the residual water pressure at the respective inlet of each ILBP.

A pressure throttling valve is located on the concentrate inlet trim of each ILBP. The pressure throttling valve senses foam concentrate residual pressure and automatically modulates, resulting in the balancing of the concentrate pressure with the water pressure. A duplex gauge provides the comparative readings of concentrate and water pressure at the ILBP inlets. Foam concentrate is then introduced to the ratio controller (proportioner) at a pressure that is equal to (balanced with) the inlet water pressure. A modified venturi in the ratio controller body creates a temporary pressure drop in the water stream, which then meters the proper amount of foam concentrate into the system.

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Product:

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid - Typical Schematic

Required Ordering Information:1. Tank Capacity/Configuration 5. Available Power Supply (voltage/cycle/phase)2. Tank Material 6. Piping Specification3. Type/Percentage of Foam Concentrate 7. Valve Specification4. System Water Pressures (static/residual) 8. Paint Specification @Ratio Controller(s) 9. Foam System Flow Rate(s) - Minimum/Maximum demand

Piping Standard - Schedule 40 Carbon SteelPiping Options - Brass, Stainless SteelPump Standard - Ductile Iron, Bronze FittedPump Options - Bronze, Stainless Steel

Valve Standard - BronzeValve Options - Stainless SteelStandard Proportioning - 1% / 3%Standard Pump Controller - Per Schedule, NEMAII Standard Pump/Motor - Open Drip Proof Enclosure 230 VAC/60/3

ModelPump Capacity(GPM)@ 200 PSI

Maximum-3%Solution Flow

(gpm)Horse power

(pump motor)

Piping Size(concen-

trate)

Type of PumpController

1% 3%

IBPS-40 40 4000 1320 10 1.5” Limited Service

IBPS-60 60 6000 1980 15 2” Limited Service






IBPS-200 200 20000 6600 50 3” Full Service





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Product:

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid-Single Pump Configuration

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Product:

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid-Dual Pump (with Jockey Pump)/Dual Tank Configuration

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Product:

Inline Balanced Pressure Pump Skid-Dual Pump/Single Tank Configuration

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Product:

Spectrum Back Pressure Control Valve

Description: The Spectrum #108-2WF Back Pressure Control Valve is typically installed on the

foam concentrate pump-to-tank return line of a pumped balanced pressure propor-tioning system. The pilot operated, diaphragm actuated 150# globe valve is designed to control foam concentrate pressure at the inlet and is set to maintain a regulated pressure in the concentrate distribution piping which supplies one or more (remote or local) Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Modules (ILBP’s). The valve’s diaphragm is nylon fabricated (bonded with synthetic rubber), and forms a sealed chamber in the upper portion of the valve, separating operating pressure from line pressure. The valve automatically opens to relieve any pressure above its (adjustable) set point and foam concentrate that is not delivered to the ILBP(s) is returned to the concentrate storage tank. Standard inlet/discharge - 150# FF flange.

1 Basic Control Valve

2 Pressure Relief Pilot

3 Ejector, Fixed Restriction

4 Flow Control Valve

5 Sense Line Drain Orifice

6 Ball Valve- Sense Line Flush

Size Ductile Iron/Epoxy Coated

Bronze Stainless Steel A B C

1.5” 108-2WF-1.5 DI 108-2WF-1.5 B 108-2WF-1.5 SS 8.5” 2.5” 12.375”

2” 108-2WF-2.0 DI 108-2WF-2.0 B 108-2WF-2.0 SS 9.375” 3” 12.375”

2.5” 108-2WF-2.5 DI 108-2WF-2.5 B 108-2WF-2.5 SS 10.5” 3.5” 14.375”

3” 108-2WF-3.0 DI 108-2WF-3.0 B 108-2WF-3.0 SS 10.5” 3.75” 14.625”

4” 108-2WF-4.0 DI 108-2WF-4.0 B 108-2WF-4.0 SS 13.5” 4.5” 16.375”

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Product:

Spectrum Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Module “Trimmed Configuration, Threaded Ratio Controller”

Description: The Spectrum “Trimmed, Threaded” Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioners

(ILBP) is a completely self-contained factory assembled and tested module. Used in conjunction with a foam concentrate storage and pump system (refer to pages 38-41), each Spectrum ILBP is designed to accurately introduce foam concentrate into a dedi-cated water stream, over a range of flows and pressures. Balancing is accomplished through the use of water and foam concentrate sensing lines, which are connected to the module’s pressure throttling valve. Ultimately, foam concentrate is metered (proportioned) into the water stream through a calculated orifice plate in the ratio controller.

The “Trimmed” Spectrum ILBP System components include: threaded ratio controller, with integral concentrate orifice plate (specify foam type and percentage); Spectrum Pressure Throttling Valve; duplex gauge (0-300 psi); concentrate inlet pressure gauge; check valve; manual ball valve; sensing lines for water and foam concentrate and interconnecting brass foam concentrate piping. Actuated concentrate valve (if required) is provided separately. Factory Mutual File No. J.I.1R6A3.AF.

* Minimum straight pipe lengths required upstream/downstream of controller.

Model

Ratio Controller,

Wafer Style(Threaded)

Foam Concentrate

inlet trim

Nominal ATCFlow Range

(in GPM)

Nominal AFFF

Flow Range(in GPM)

Proportioning (Fixed)

A B C*

ILBP-TT-2 2” 1” 80-200 40-200 1%/3%/6% 9” 7” 10”

ILBP-TT-2.5 2.5” 1” 160-500 80-500 1%/3%/6% 9” 7” 13”

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Product:

Spectrum Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioning Module“Trimmed Configuration, Flanged Ratio Controller”

Description: The Spectrum “Trimmed, Flanged” Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioners (ILBP) is a

completely self-contained factory assembled and tested module. Used in conjunction with a foam concentrate storage and pump system, each Spectrum ILBP is designed to accurately introduce foam concentrate into a dedicated water stream, over a range of flows and pres-sures. Balancing is accomplished through the use of water and foam concentrate sensing lines, which are connected to the module’s pressure throttling valve. Ultimately, foam con-centrate is metered (proportioned) into the water stream through a calculated orifice plate in the ratio controller.

The “Trimmed” Spectrum ILBP System components include: wafer style ratio controller (flanged), with integral concentrate orifice plate (specify foam type and percentage); Spectrum Pressure Throttling Valve; duplex gauge (0-300 psi); concentrate inlet pressure gauge; check valve; manual ball valve; sensing lines for water and foam concentrate and interconnecting brass foam concentrate piping. Actuated concentrate valve (if required) is provided separately. Factory Mutual File No. J.I.IR6A3.AF.

* Minimum straight pipe lengths required upstream/downstream of controller.

Model

Ratio Controller,

Wafer Style

(Flanged)

Foam Concentrate

inlet trim

Nominal ATCFlow Range

(in GPM)

Nominal AFFF

Flow Range(in GPM)

Proportioning (Fixed)

A B C

ILBP-TF-3 3” 1.25” 200-700 100-700 1%/3%/6% 9” 2.375” 15”

ILBP-TF-4 4” 1.5” 300-1250 175-1250 1%/3%/6% 10” 2.5” 20”

ILBP-TF-6 6” 2” 500-2500 350-2500 1%/3%/6% 10.25” 3.25” 30”

ILBP-TF-8A 8” 2” 950-4500 700-4500 1%/3%/6% 11.9375” 3.5” 40”

ILBP-TF-8 8” 2.5” 950-4500 700-4600 1%/3%/6% 11.9375” 3.5” 50”

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Product:

Inline Balanced Pressure Proportioner with Manual Override- General Arrangement Drawing

*Ordered Separately

*

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Foam Systems- Line Proportioners (Eductors)

Product:

Spectrum Line Proportioners

Description: Spectrum Line Proportioners provide both fundamental and economical flam-

mable fire protection, when properly designed and installed into a fixed foam storage and distribution system. Line Proportioners are constant flow, in-line devices that draw a fixed amount of foam concentrate through a metering orifice into a pressur-ized water stream. They are available in a wide range of flow rates. Foam solution outlet recovery is a nominal 65% of water inlet pressure. Because they are back-pressure sensitive, each proportioner must be precisely matched to the foam making “end-of-line” devices.

System flow rate, as well as adequate residual pressure at each nozzle are the primary design considerations when determining the Line Proportioner water inlet pressure. Even through they are capable of operating at water inlet pressures as low as 70 psi, most foam systems will require a minimum water inlet pressure of 100 psi, or greater. Line Proportioners are constructed of cast brass and are equipped with either a 1% or 3% metering orifice (specify).

Line Proportioners are used in conjunction with an atmospheric foam storage tank. The storage tank trim should be equipped with a top-mounted pressure vacuum vent, as well as properly-sized rigid foam concentrate suction piping with slotted end, extending to near the tank bottom.

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Foam Systems- Line Proportioners (Eductors)

Product:

Spectrum Line Proportioners Performance & Dimensions

*Note: Mounts are not provided for Models #420 through #730

K Factor

1%

K Factor3%

A BNPT (F)

CNPT(M)

D E F G H

LP-210 16.5 16.8 2.5” 1” 2.5” 2.69 16 4.25 8.5 4

LP-240 18.4 18.9 2.5” 1” 2.5” 2.69 16 4.25 8.5 4

LP-280 20.7 22.1 2.5” 1” 2.5” 2.69 16 4.25 8.5 4

LP-350 27.5 28 2.5” 1” 2.5” 2.69 16 4.25 8.5 4

LP-420 33.1 33.7 2.5” 1” 3” 2.97 18.38 4.75 n/a n/a

LP-480 38.1 38.7 2.5” 1” 3” 2.97 18.38 4.75 n/a n/a

LP-550 43.5 44.3 2.5” 1” 3” 2.97 18.38 4.75 n/a n/a

LP-600 47.5 48.5 3” 1.25” 4” 3.21 20.19 5.06 n/a n/a

LP-660 52.8 53.9 3” 1.25” 4” 3.21 20.19 5.06 n/a n/a

LP-730 57.8 58.8 3” 1.25” 4” 3.21 20.19 5.06 n/a n/a

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Foam Systems- Materials of Construction

Compatibility with AFFF Concentrates/Solutions

A. Superior material for equipment construction.B. Suitable material for long-term exposure, a yearly spot check of material is advisable.C. Not suitable for construction.

® - Registered Trademarks1. Dupont Company2. Fel-Pro Inc.3. Heresite and Chemical Company4. Wisconsin Protective Coating Corp.5. The Ceilcote Co.6. Crane Packing Co.7. PPG Industries

* Clear Plastic samples became opaque after exposure.** Isophthalic based polyester gel coats required over fiberglass reinforced base.*** Room temperature cured epoxy systems are not recommended.

Some heat cured systems, especially dicyandiamide catalyzed ones, have proven satisfactory.

Material Type Material Type or Specific Identification Suitability withConcentrate

Water Solution

Suitability with

Fresh or Sea Water

Structural Plastics “Delrin” ® (acetal)* Epoxy, fiberglass-reinforcedPolycarbonate Plexiglas (acrylic) Polyester, fiberglass-reinforced Polyethylene, high density, cross-linked Polyethyl ene, low density Polystyrene Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Polypropylene Fluorocarbon Plastics

BB***

BB*B**ACCA*BA

BB***

AA

B**AAAAAA

Baked or “Cold Set” Plastic Coatings on Mild Steel

Polyester : Flakeline ® 252 5 (50º-110º F Cure)Phenolic: “Heresite”® P-4033Phenolic: “Plasite”® #3055 or #3066, 9062,9570Epoxy-Phenolic (cold-set) “Plasite”*#7122,

AAAB

AAAA

ElastomersRubber SealsO-Rings

Ethylene-Propylene Terpolymer (EPT)EPDMNatural RubberNeopreneNitrile RubberNylon Reinforced Nitrile

AABBBA

AAABAA

Lubricants Aluminum Complex Grease“Lubriplast”® 630-2

AA

AA

Packing Materials Asbestos 58106Metallic 100-M6

AA

AA

Exterior Coatings “Plastite”®#71224‘Aquapon” UC422077“Imron’® Polyurethane Enamel1

ABB

AAA

Pipe Sealants(Dopes)

*Fel-Pro® C5A23M Sealer #4178

AA

AA

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Metals Type Suitability withConcentrate

Suitability withFresh Water

Suitability withSea Water

Aluminum- Anodized Uncoated

AB

AB

AC

Brass, CA-260(C2600) A A B

Bronze Cast 80/10/10 (C93700) 85/5/5/5 (C83600)

A A A

Copper, Electrolytic, CA-110(C11000)

A A B

Copper, Nickel, 90/10(C70600)

A A B

Iron, Cast SAE G-3500 B B B

Monel 400 A A B

Steel, Mild, 1010 B B B

Steel, Stainless 304 & 430 A A C

Titanium 6AL-4V A A A

Foam Systems- Materials of Construction

Compatibility with AFFF Concentrates/Solutions

A. Superior material for equipment construction.B. Suitable material for long-term exposure, a yearly spot check of material is advisable.C. Not suitable for construction.

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william foam systems

Documents

pvc drop tube

full port

liquid level

fixed orifice

flammablecombustible

fixed foam

standard port

designated