Spirotech SPIROVENT User manual

User Manual
User Manual
SPIROVENT® SPIROTRAP®
SPIROCOMBI® SPIROCROSS®
EN
maximising performance
17.658_08_EN

2 English User manual - 1.0
EnglishUser manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
/i
1PREFACE
1.1 About the device
This Spirotech product improves the quality of your
complete installation.
•For an overview of the product, refer to section 2.1.
•For the intended use, refer to section 2.3.
This Spirotech product is designed and manufactured
according to the Sound Engineering Practice as stated in
the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU).
This manual applies to product types starting with the
codes shown below:
/i
/i
1.2 About this document
Read the instructions before installation, commissioning
and operation. Keep the instructions for future reference.
The original language of the document is English. All
other available language versions are translations of the
original instructions.
The illustrations in this document show a typical setup
with relevant details for instructional use only.
Differences between the illustrations and the device are
possible but do not have an effect on the
comprehensibility of this document.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
duplicated and/or made public through the Internet, by
means of printing, photocopying, microfilm or in any
other way without prior written permission from
Spirotech bv.
This manual has been composed with the utmost care.
Should, however, this manual contain any inaccuracies,
Spirotech bv cannot be held responsible for this.
1Preface 2
2 Introduction 4
3 Technical specifications 6
4Safety 8
5 Installation and commissioning 8
6 Preventive maintenance 11
7 Failures 13
8 Guarantee 14
BA...XC 050...300 F - G - L M
Code Description
BA SpiroVent
HA
BC
SpiroCombi
HC
BD
HD
BE
SpiroTrap
HE
BF
HF
XC SpiroCross
... Connections size (DN) code:
•050: DN50
•065: DN65
•080: DN80
•100: DN100
•125: DN125
•150: DN150
•200: DN200
•250: DN250
•300: DN300
FFlanged
L Welded ends
G Victaulic (grooved)
MMagnet
NOTE
Products with a product code ending with "S"
(Special manual, e.g. BAS050F) are excluded
in this manual, if not otherwise mentioned.
Code Description

User manual - 1.0 English 3
1.3 Symbols
Throughout the instructions the following symbols are
used:
Warning (risk of injury) or caution (risk of
damage)
Note
Risk of burns

4 English User manual - 1.0
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Overview of the unit
1 Automatic air vent / manual air vent (SpiroTrap
only)
2 Lifting lugs
3Scumvalve
4 Main body
5Safetyplug
* Product variation. Refer to section 2.2.
2.2 Overview of the product variations
1Flange
2 Welded ends
3 Victaulic connection
4 Fixed bottom
5 Demountable bottom
6 Drain valve
7 Rotatable dry pocket (with magnet and drain valve)
1
2
3
4
*
*
*
5
1 2 3 456 7

User manual - 1.0 English 5
2.3 Intended use
•SpiroVent: the unit (fully) automatically removes all
available bubbles and microbubbles from the water
and water/glycol mixtures.
•SpiroTrap: the unit (fully) automatically removes
(magnetic) dirt that has a higher specific weight
than the system fluid from the water and water/
glycol mixtures.
•SpiroCombi: the unit (fully) automatically removes
air, gasses, and (magnetic) dirt from water and
water/glycol mixtures.
•SpiroCross: the unit hydraulically balances and
separates the primary and secondary flow in the
installation, in combination with the (fully)
automatic removal of air, gasses, and (magnetic)
dirt from water and water/glycol mixtures.
Each unit is installed within a system. The system controls
the unit, so the unit does not operate on its own.
2.4 Operating conditions
The unit is suitable for use in systems filled with water or
mixtures of water and glycol up to 50%. The unit can be
used in combination with chemicals / inhibitors approved
according to local directives. Please check that the
materials in the unit are compatible with the materials
and fluid used in your system. For more information
contact your supplier. Operation in combination with
other fluids may result in irreparable damage.
The unit should be used within the limits of the technical
specifications as given in chapter 3. In case of doubt,
always contact the supplier.
The unit is not suited for outdoor use.
2.5 Scope of delivery
•1x Unit
•1x Quick reference guide*
Additional for units with a (magnetic) dirt separator (BE/
BC/XC...M):
•1x Drain valve for the dry pocket
•1x Draining instructions label
* Each Quick reference guide has a QR-scan code with a
direct link to this user manual.
2.6 Identification sticker
Example:
Example:
AProductfamily
B Article number
C Batch number
D Connections
E Maximum pressure PS
F Temperature TS
GFlow(max)
H Volume V
IEmptyweight
J Year of manufacturing
K Produced according to standard
WARNING
The unit cannot be used for drinking water,
and dangerous or flammable substances.
SPIROCROSS
XC...FM
Batch no.:
Connections:
Pressure PS:
Temperature TS:
Flow (max):
Volume V:
Empty Weight:
Year of manufacturing:
Product standard:
Spirotech bv - The Netherlands
Acc. to 2014/68/EU
A
C
B
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

6 English User manual - 1.0
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 General specifications
/i
Product Code Connections (inlet / outlet) [DN]
50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
Empty weight [kg]
SpiroVent
BA...L 9 9 18 18 42 42 - - -
BA...F 14 15 25 27 54 57 106 171 251
HA...L 12 12 24 24 59 59 - - -
HA...F 17 19 32 33 71 74 137 212 392
SpiroTrap
BE...LM 8 8 16 16 47 48 - - -
BE...FM 13 14 24 28 58 61 107 162 261
BE...L 9 9 17 17 41 42 - - -
BE...F 13 15 25 26 54 56 105 170 252
BF...L 28 9 17 17 41 42 - - -
BF...F 33 34 48 50 103 106 195 319 499
HE...L 12 12 23 24 58 59 - - -
HE...F 17 18 31 33 71 73 136 213 393
HF...L 30 30 50 50 110 110 - - -
HF...L 35 36 58 60 123 126 225 380 599
SpiroCombi
BC...LM 12 12 24 24 58 58 - - -
BC...FM 16 18 31 32 71 74 133 197 319
BC...L 12 12 24 24 59 59 - - -
BC...F 17 18 31 33 70 73 135 252 325
BD...L 30 30 50 50 110 110 - - -
BD...F 35 36 58 60 123 126 225 364 563
HC...L 18 18 36 36 90 90 - - -
HC...F 23 24 43 45 102 105 195 343 484
HD...L 38 38 60 60 140 140 - - -
HD...F 43 44 68 70 153 156 295 573 1018
SpiroCross
XC...FM 26 31 46 57 114 125 245 372 578
XC...L 13 19 33 43 95 110 - - -
XC...F 26 31 49 60 119 140 274 501 656
NOTE
The table shows the minimal weight of the unit. The weight can be marginally higher due to options or
product variations.

User manual - 1.0 English 7
3.2 Operating characteristics
/i
3.3 Quality control specifications
3.3.1 Leak test specifications
/i
3.3.2 Functional test of the automatic air vent
/i
3.3.3 Standards
/i
3.4 Dimensions
Refer to the separate technical datasheet. Go to
www.spirotech.com for further information.
Item All types
Working pressure [bar-g] 0 - 10
Working temperature [°C] 0 - 110
Nominal flow velocity [m/s] 1.5
Maximum flow velocity of high-
flow speed units [m/s]
3.0
Flange type of flanged units PN16 (DIN2633) (EN1092)
NOTE
These specifications are valid, unless indicated otherwise on the unit.
NOTE
These are the specifications of the quality control at Spirotech.
Item All types
Test pressure [bar-g] >7
Test medium Air
Test time [sec.] 60
Approval criterion No leakage
Item All types (except for BE / HE & BF / HF ...)
Valve opening test Full bore venting
Valve closing test Positive valve closure
Item All types
Construction Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU - Sound Engineering Practice
Quality, safety and environmental
aspects
NEN-EN-ISO 9001
NEN-EN-ISO 14001
NEN-EN-ISO 45001

8 English User manual - 1.0
3.5 Torque values
3.5.1 All units
/i
3.5.2 Bolts for demountable bottom (for units
BD/HD and BF/HF)
/i
4SAFETY
4.1 Safety instructions
5 INSTALLATION AND
COMMISSIONING
5.1 Installation conditions
•Install the unit in a frost-free, well-ventilated place.
•Install the unit in accordance with the local
guidelines and rules.
•Install the unit stress free and with the body in
vertical position.
•Do not use the unit as a support for pipework.
•It is not allowed to weld the unit to the pipework or
other external items unless the unit is specifically
designed to be welded into the pipework.
•It is not allowed to modify the unit.
•Apply the separately supplied product labels if the
labels on the product are not visible; for instance
after the unit has been insulated.
•Only for BE...M, BC...M, and XC...M: make sure that
there is enough space to replace the demountable
top/bottom or the dry pocket at the bottom (Xr).
Refer to section 3.4.
•The lifting lugs may only be used during the
installation.
•The unit operates independent of the flow
direction.
•Do not obstruct the automatic air vent (if available)
and make sure that the automatic air vent is always
easily accessible.
•A tube can be fitted to the air vent (1/2” female
thread on the outlet) to lead away the released
(smelly) air. Excessive dirt particles or foam forming
might cause a temporary leakage of the automatic
air vent.
•For SpiroCross XC...M: the unit (except DN50 and
DN65) has a sensor port (G½") at every branch.
These sensor ports are blinded. Sensors can be
mounted by removing the blind plug from the
ports. Make sure there is enough space for
mounting a sensor. The sensor can only be fitted
leak-proof with a thread sealant.
•If a drain pipe is fitted, make sure that this pipe is
fitted stress and vibration free to the drain valve.
Preferably, a flexible pipe or pipe parts should be
used (e.g. a hose).
•Do not obstruct the vent valve and keep all valves
accessible.
•The scum valve and the manual air valve are
designed to blow off and let in large quantities of
air during the filling and emptying of the
installation and to remove floating dirt.
•It is advisable to fit shut off valves at both sides of
the separator, especially for BD/HD, and BF/HF.
Item All types
Drain valve [Nm], min. - max. 40 - 80
Deaeration cap Handtight
Ring nut of the dry pocket [Nm],
min. - max. (only fo BE...M BC ...M
& XC...M)
15 - 40
Diameter [DN] Size To r q u e v a l u e
[Nm]
DN 050/065 M20 300
DN 080/100 M20 300
DN 125/150 M24 500
DN 200 M24 500
DN 250 M24 500
DN 300 M27 700
WARNING
•Installation and maintenance may only
be carried out by a qualified installer.
•When working on the unit, always
ensure there is no pressure in the unit,
let it cool down and remove the water
from the unit. This is not applicable
when draining dirt from the unit.
WARNING
Do not touch the unit or the pipework when
the system is in operation. The surfaces may
be hot and touching them may cause burns.
CAUTION
•Do not use the scum valve or drain valve
for (re)filling.
•Always install the unit body vertically,
with the automatic air vent (if available)
on top and the dry pocket or drain valve
(if available) at the bottom.

User manual - 1.0 English 9
5.2 Unpack
The unit is delivered in a crate or a box.
1. Open the crate or the box.
2. If applicable, remove the plastic seal bag.
3. Check the unit for transport damage.
5.3 Lift the unit
Example:
1. Connect the safety hooks to the lifting lugs.
2. Make sure that the lifting chains (or straps) are
tight.
3. Lift the unit.
4. If it is necessary to temporarily put down the unit,
put a support under the unit and make sure the
unit rests with the main body on the supports to
prevent damage to the unit.
5.4 Install the unit
5.4.1 The best position of the unit in the
installation
•For maximum deaeration, both the deaerator and
the combined deaerator / dirt separator should be
installed at the hottest point of the installation. For
instance, in the main flow of a central heating
system or in the main return line of a cooling
system.
•Preferably, the dirt separator must be installed
directly before the components that need to be
protected. For instance in the main return.
•The SpiroCross must be installed as a separator of
the primary side and secondary side of the system.
This way the SpiroCross decouples the primary
pumps from the secondary pumps.
WARNING
To prevent damage to the unit, it is strictly
recommended to hoist the unit as indicated in
section 5.3.
•Use approved lifting chains or straps
with safety hooks.
•Use lifting equipment that can carry the
weight of the unit (WLL). Refer to
section 3.1.
CAUTION
The hoist angle may not exceed 60°.
WARNING
Do not stand under the load.
CAUTION
Make sure that the unit can move freely.
CAUTION
For units with a magnetic dirt separator: Do
not let the unit stand on its bottom. The dry
pocket may get damaged when it rests on the
floor. Use the supports.

10 English User manual - 1.0
5.4.2 Mount the unit
Example:
1. Attach the pipework to the to the unit. Make sure
that the unit is installed stress free.
2. Tighten the fasteners to the correct torque value of
the pipework.
5.4.3 Install the drain valve (not for BA / HA units)
1. Remove the blind plug.
2. Install the drain valve. Torque the drain valve to the
correct torque value. Refer to section 3.5.
3. If required, use suitable sealing material.
5.4.4 Finish the installation
1. Make sure that the drain valve, scum valve, and/or
manual vent valve are closed.
2. Install the safety plug and protective cap.
3. Remove the protective tape.
4. Only for magnetic dirt separators: attach the label
with drain instructions to the dry pocket, near the
drain valve.
5.4.5 Test the system
1. If the installation is tested with compressed air,
temporarily shut off the automatic air vent with a
cap R½ (not supplied).
2. For units > DN300: Close the valve between air vent
and unit before you do the pressure test.
3. Do the test.
4. If a cap R½ is installed, remove the cap R½.
5.5 Commissioning
The system must be commissioned and running to verify
if the unit works properly.
At the first use, the automatic air vent (if applicable)
might temporarily drip a bit of moist, but that is not a
problem.
When the system is running, do the checks as follows:
•Leak check
•For XC..M/ BE..M/ BC..M only: Carefully pull and
return the handle of the dry pocket to see if the
magnet can be pulled down and returns to its
correct position.
NOTE
For SpiroCross XC only: Make sure that the
warmest water enters the unit at the top
flanges. The coldest water should enter
the unit at the lower flanges. This is
necessary to prevent unwanted mixing of
warm and cold water.
NOTE
For units with a drain valve and / or
magnetic dirt separator: Make sure that
there is enough space to operate the valve.
In case there is not enough space and the
unit has a rotatable dirt separator, rotate
the dry pocket. Refer to section 7.3.
CAUTION
The maximum allowable hydraulic/
pneumatic test pressure: 1.5 x maximum
working pressure. Refer to section 3.2.
CAUTION
If a cap R½ was installed on the automatic air
vent for the system test, make sure that cap
R½ is removed before the commissioning of
the system.
21
12