PILOT OPERATED FLO

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LOA ALVE
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Purpose: Control level in storage Model Number: 45FWR

Sizes: 4” - 48”
Type: Semi - throttling
Primarily Controlled By:
Mechanical/hydraulic pressure
Located: Near or in a storage tank
Purpose: To control storage water within
1 to 2 inches or when supply pressure
is considerably higher than storage
Floats: Plastic
Levers: Brass
Inlet Pressure: Maximum: 300 psi
Inlet Pressure: Minimum: 10 psi
Construction: Body: 4" - 36" - Cast iron
(semi-steel) with bronze trim
40" - 48" - Ductile iron, with bronze/
stainless steel trim
Control Devices:
Strainer: Model 5F-2
Valves:
Needle
Pilot: Float: Model 45FWR

Options
1. Angle body design (90 degree)

Customized Features
Any one or both features can be added to Ross engineers customize the basic 45FWR to accommodate
the basic pilot operated float valve. individual needs.

Code
ACAV - Back Pressure Sustaining Pilot Valve
BP - Back Pressure Sustaining Pilot Valve
RL - Relief Pilot Valve
SC or SO - Solenoid Pilot Valve: 2 Way

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Basic Applications
1. Provide a slow opening and closing for levels to
be within 1 to 2 inches of each other at the point
of shut off.
2. Prevent supply pressure from dropping below a
predetermined value.
3. Provide remote control of the float valve.
4. Under certain conditions the valve can be used
to control flow out of storage. Consult the factory
for details.
If: Storage water reaches a maximum preset level
Ross Main Valve will: Full close to prevent flow
from supply into storage.
If: Storage level lowers
Ross Main Valve will: Open to increase flow
from supply into storage. As the level increases, the
Ross Main Valve will gradually decrease the flow.
ACAV - Anti-Cavitation Seat Trim
Located: Inside the main valve
Purpose: To provide protection against cavitation
damage to the internals of the valve
BASIC APPLICATION: To control potential cavitation in
a column of water, away from the valve's surfaces.
Customized Features
BP - Back Pressure Sustaining Pilot Valve
Primarily Controlled By: Hydraulic pressure (upstream)
Located: On external piping in series with the
float pilot valve
Purpose: To prevent inlet pressure from falling below a
preset minimum level
Basic Application: Protect a supply system or
transmissionline against low pressure caused by
excessive flow rates into storage by causing it to sustain
a preset inlet pressure that is acceptable to the supplier.
RL - Relief Pilot Valve
Primarily Controlled By: Hydraulic pressure (upstream)
Located: On external piping in parallel with the float
pilot valve
Purpose: To reduce mainline pressure to an acceptable level
Basic Application: Protect system by overriding the float
control pilot and discharging water, for instance, when
the main valve closure causes upstream line pressure to
increase above an acceptable level.
SC - Normally Closed:
SO - Normally Open:
Solenoid Pilot Valve - 2 Way
Primarily Controlled By: Electricity
Located: On external piping in series with the float
pilot valve
A pilot port controls flow through external piping out of
the operating chamber
Purpose: To override the hydraulic pilot and fully close
themain valve
Basic Application:
1. Remotely start and stop flow through various lines
within a system.
2. Allow the main valve to function in a predetermined
manner in case of a power outage.
Operation: Energizing and de-energizing the solenoid
pilot controls the main valve.
Option 1 - Solenoid pilot can be:
Closed when de-energized which locks the main
valve closed.
Open when energized which allows main valve to
operate as a lever/pilot operated float valve.
Option 2 - Solenoid pilot can be:
Open when de-energized which allows main valve to
operate as a lever/pilot operated float valve.
Closed when energized which locks the main valve
closed.
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Operation Model Number: 45FWR

Control Unit ROSS ADVANTAGE

An interrelated mechanical and hydraulic pressure
influenced arrangement, which insures accurate piston
positioning consists of:
1. Float - Floats on water in storage and is operated
through a lever and fulcrum arrangement which is
attached to an hydraulic pilot valve.
2. Piping - Extends from the inlet side of the main valve to
the operating chamber.
3. Hydraulic pilot valve - Controls flow out of the
operating chamber through an opening that leads into
the discharge side of the main valve and is controlled
by the float lever position.
4. Needle valve - Controls flow into the operating
chamber above.
Operation
The design of the external controls that operate on the
piston insures extremely sensitive valve reaction to the
storage level.
1. When the storage level rises, the
a. Float operated pilot valve closes.
b. Pressure through the needle valve into the operating
chamber increases, so pressure pushing the piston
down increases.
c. Main valve closes.
2. When storage level decreases, the
a. Float operated pilot valve opens and discharges
water from the operating chamber.
b. Pressure in the operating chamber decreases,
causing the piston to rise.
c. Main valve opens.
Consult a Ross Representative
1. To determine if sufficient operating differential exists if
the discharge head approaches the inlet head.
2. If more than a 2” band is required.
3. To build a customized valve for any specific
requirements.
1. Ross Valve engineers provide in depth service based on
a. state of the art technology and
b. the company’s experience which dates back to 1879.
2. Globe body design provides most desirable
characteristics to monitor flow into and out of storage.
3. Throttling action of piston gives a relatively unobstructed
flow at maximum flow rates.
4. The valve is completely pre-piped, tested and adjusted
in the factory.
5. Rugged construction materials provide a longer valve
life and insure that the valve WILL NOT experience
sudden breakdowns due to component failures.
6. All parts are built and manufactured in the USA.
Caution
1. Supply pressure should be considerably higher than the
storage head.
2. Where wave action is in evidence, the float operated
pilot valve should be enclosed in a still box.
3. If pressure should drop below 5 psi when the valve
opens, a separate source of pressure should be used to
operate this valve.
Additional Information
Item Page
Alternative Seats ....................................................... EN - 7
Differential Pressure Guide ........................................ EN - 6
Dimensions - Angle Body (Without Controls) .............. EN - 10
- Globe Body (Without Controls) ................ EN - 8
- Standard External Controls ................... EN - 14
- Strainers ....................................... EN - 20, 21
Flange Drilling Guide .................................................. C - 2
Head Loss Guide ...................................................... EN - 3
Needle Valve ......................................................... EN - 41
Parts List - Angle Body (Without Controls) .................. EN - 25
- Globe Body (Without Controls) .................. EN - 24
- Standard External Controls ....................... EN - 29
- Strainers .................................................. EN - 36
Solenoid Pilot Valves ............................................... EN - 42

Approximate Shipping Weights (lbs.)

Valve Size 4” 6” 8” 10” 12” 14” 16” 18” 20” 24” 30” 36” 42" 48"
125 lb. Flanges 235 390 755 965 1530 2120 2750 3300 4050 5200 9800 11800 18300 23000
250 lb. Flanges 275 430 810 1050 1610 2275 2900 3500 4400 5500 10800 12800 19400 24500

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Pilot Valve Specifications

Basic Valve: Pilot Operated Float

Valve (45FWR)
The valve shall automatically control the water level by
closing to prevent overflow and opening for refilling.
Opening and closing of the valve shall be a result of the
movement of a float which rises and falls with all changes
in the level.
The pilot operated float valve shall be a size__________
inch 125 lb./250 lb. flanged, full ported globe/angle
PARTS body design.
1 Stem Extension The pilot operated float valve shall be fully bronze
2 O Ring mounted, external pilot operated, with a rugged internal
3 Stem free floating piston, (operated without springs or
4 Seat diaphragm), single seat with seat bore equal to the size of
5 Body the valve.
6 Cap The minimum travel of the piston shall be equal to 25%
of the diameter of the seat.
For true alignment (to correct lateral thrust and stem
binding) the piston shall be guided above and below the
seat a distance equal to no less than 75% of the diameter
of the seat.
The piston shall carry a contoured cushion device that
will cause a gradual change in flow area as the valve
approaches the seat. The cushion device must move with
Pilot: Float Operated the piston to minimize head loss when the valve is fully
opened and so designed as to insure positive closure.
Primarily Controlled By: The main valve shall be packed with leather (or other
Mechanical/Hydraulic Pressure soft material) to insure tight closure and prevent metal to
Located: In storage (still box) metal friction and seating.
Purpose: To control flow into or out of storage through The main valve shall include a position indicator rod to
themain valve show position of opening of the piston.
The main valve shall include gauge cocks for testing
Operation purposes.
The pilot valve, controlling operation of the main valve,
shall have a range for adjustment, be easily accessible and
Straight forward operation described under valve operation.
so arranged to allow for its removal from the main valve
while the main valve is under pressure.
The pilot valve and all associated piping and fittings
necessary for proper operation shall be factory assembled
and furnished with the pilot operated float valve.
Ball valves shall be installed in the control piping to
completely isolate the pilot valve when conditions may
require pilot isolation for maintenance or repair.
An external strainer with blow-off will be provided in the
control circuit to protect the pilot and needle valves.
The design shall be such that repairs and dismantling
internally of the main valve may be made without its
removal from the line.
(Specifications continued on next page)

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Specifications (continued) Model Number: 45FWR

Customized Features Test

ACAV - Anti-cavitation Trim
BP - The valve will include a back pressure sustaining
pilot to prevent the incoming pressure from falling
below a pre-adjusted minimum.
RL - The valve will include a relief pilot to reduce mainline
pressure to an acceptable level.
SC - The valve will include a normally closed 2 way
solenoid to lock the valve closed when de-energized.
SO - The valve will include a normally open 2 way
solenoid to lock the valve closed when energized.
Physical and Chemical Properties
The 125 lb. and 250 lb. flanged assemblies shall conform
to ANSI standards for flange thickness and drilling and
wall thickness of body and caps.
The valve shall be constructed of first class grey iron.
The grey iron shall be free from cold shuts, defective or
spongy spots and conforming to ASTM specification
A-126 Class B.
The bronze parts shall conform to ASTM specification B-
62.
For sizes 4” - 12”
The seat disc shall be bronze.
For sizes 14” - 36”
The seat disc shall be a cast iron center with a bronze
outer ring.
For all sizes
The external pilot valve shall be bronze.
The rugged internal piston shall be bronze.
The seat ring shall be bronze.
The stem nut shall be bronze.
The main cup plates shall be bronze.
The main bushing shall be bronze.
The seat packing support shall be bronze.
The bottom cap cylinder shall be bronze.
Piping shall be rigid brass pipe.
The strainer shall be bronze body with stainless steel trim.
The ball valves shall be full ported with stainless steel shaft,
nut and adjusting handle.
Stainless steel shall be Grade 303 / 304 / 316 /
CF8M / .
The test before shipment may be witnessed by a
representative of the Engineers for simulated field conditions
and a cold hydrostatic test of at least 100% above the
maximum pressure for which the valve is to
be operated.
Painting
Ferrous surfaces of the valve shall be coated with NSF
Certified Epoxy in accordance with ANSI/NSF Std. 61,
and conforms to AWWA D102 Inside System No. 1.
Reference
The valve will be equal in all respects to the basic
45FWR______________________________model with
customized features checked below: as manufactured by
the Ross Valve Mfg. Co., Inc., 6 Oakwood Ave., Troy, NY
12181.
NOTE: To indicate the basic valve with the required
customized features, simply add the related codes to the
basic valve number.
Example: The valve will be equal in all respects to the
45FWR-BP-SO model as manufactured by the Ross Valve
Mfg. Co., Inc. 6 Oakwood Ave., Troy, NY 12181.
(45FWR - BP - SO = 45FWR with back pressure sustaining
and open solenoid pilot valves)
Customized Feature Codes
ACAV - Anti-cavitation Trim
BP - Back Pressure Sustaining Pilot Valve
RL - Relief Pilot Valve
SC - Solenoid Pilot Valve: 2 Way-Normally Closed
SO - Solenoid Pilot Valve: 2 Way-Normally Open
NOTE: The Ross Valve Mfg. Co., Inc. reserves the right
to modify valve construction which will result in equal or
superior performance to existing designs. These
modifications may be made at any time and at the sole
discretion of the manufacturer.
Factory: Telephone (518) 274-0961
Fax (518) 274-0210

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