Brochure # 0710
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vacu u m co n d en sate uni t
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Vacuum condensate unit rated to
65,000 SQ. FT. EDR and 60 PSIG discharge
pressure, 25-80 gallon steel receivers.
H IG H LIG H T S
• Copper bearing steel receivers
• Optional stainless steel receivers
• To 65,000 sq. Ft. Edr
• To 60 psig discharge pressure
• Completely factory assembled
• Controls mounted and wired
T Y P E VCU
F E AT U r E S
M O D I F I C AT I O N S L I S T
RECEIVING TANK: 3/16” thick copper bearing steel
fit ted with gauge glass , stainless steel dial t ype
thermometer, stainless steel pressure and vacuum
gauges, and isolation valves for pumps
304 Stainless steel receiver: #303, 304 and 416
grades available
PUMPS: Bronze fitted centrifugal, flange mounted
to the receiver with 250 degree rated mechanical
shaft seals, the seal chamber has a relief line back
into the receiver to prevent air pockets or collection
of abrasives near the mechanical seal. Motor and
rotating assemblies are removable without disturbing
discharge or return piping.
S p e ci a l re ce ive r co ati n g s : S p e cia l inte rio r a n d
exterior coatings where job conditions require extra
corrosion resistance.
MOTOR: Open drip proof close coupled to pump(s).
CO NTRO L S: N EMA 12 control simplex or duplex
units is across the line magnetic starter(s) thermal
overload(s), hand selector switch(s) pump lite(s) and
momentary test for each motor, mechanical float
switch for condensate switch for air pumps, water
condensate float temperature switch.
Galvanizing of receiver: Hot-dip galvanized inside
and outside.
Inlet strainers: Y and basket type.
Manhole: manhole and bolted cover for clean-out
and inspection.
Drain valve: tank drain connection can be fitted with
bronze drain valve.
Pressure gauges: pressure gauge available for each
pump discharge.
Non-standard motor enclosures: standard enclosures
are drip-proof. Totally enclosed and explosion-proof
enclosures are available.
D e s c r i pt i ve D i a gra m
T Y P I C A L I N S TA LL ATI O N
NEM A 12
CO NT RO L
PANEL
ME C H A N I C A L
A LTE R N ATI N G
F LOAT SW I TC H
LOW
WAT E R
C U TO F F
T HERM O M ET ER
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VAC U UM SW I TC H
H I G H TE MP E RTUR E
L I MI T SW I TC H
F LOAT SW I TC H
Selection Table
Cap Sq.
Ft. EDR
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
65,000
Catalog
No.
Pump Performance
Rating AT 5-1/2”
Hg at 160°F CFM
GPM
Air Pump H.P. at
PSIG
3500
1750
Water
Pump
H.P.
at 3500
VCU-510
10
1/3
VCU-515
15
1/3
VCU-520
20
1/2
VCU-525
25
VCU-530
2.6
7. 5
30
3/4
–
1/2
3/4
VCU-540
40
1
VCU-550
50
1 1/2
VCU-560
60
2
VCU-1010
10
1/3
1/2
VCU-1015
15
VCU-1020
20
1/2
VCU-1025
25
3/4
VCU-1030
6.1
15
30
1
–
3/4
VCU-1040
40
1
VCU-1050
50
2
VCU-1060
60
3
VCU-1510
10
1/3
VCU-1515
15
1/2
VCU-1520
20
3/4
VCU-1525
VCU-1530
8. 2
22.5
25
30
1
–
3/4
1
VCU-1540
40
VCU-1550
50
2
VCU-1560
60
3
VCU-2010
10
1/2
VCU-2015
15
1/2
VCU-2020
20
3/4
VCU-2025
25
VCU-2030
12.4
30
30
1 1/2
–
1
1
40
2
VCU-2050
50
3
VCU-2060
60
5
VCU-3010
10
1/2
VCU-3015
15
3/4
VCU-3020
20
3/4
VCU-3025
25
14.4
45
30
3
–
1
1
VCU-3040
40
1 1/2
VCU-3050
50
3
VCU-3060
60
5
VCU-4010
10
3/4
3/4
VCU-4015
15
VCU-4020
20
1
VCU-4025
25
1 1/2
VCU-4030
22w
60
30
3
–
2
VCU-4040
40
3
VCU-4050
50
3
VCU-4060
60
5
VCU- 6510
10
1
VCU- 6515
15
1
VCU- 6520
20
1 1/2
VCU- 6525
VCU- 6530
36
97. 5
25
30
Rec. Cap.
Gal.w
Inlet Size
1 1/2
25
2
1 1/2
25
2
1 1/2
25
2
1 1/2
25
2
1 1/2
37
2
1 1/2
60
3
1 1/2
80
4
1 1/2
VCU-2040
VCU-3030
Max.
Disch.
Size
5
–
2
3
VCU- 6540
40
3
VCU- 6550
50
5
VCU- 6560
60
5
* Water and air capacities shown are at a temperature of 160°F and 5-1/2î of vacuum.
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DIMENSIONS
D i m e n s i on D i a gra m
L I F T R I NG S
VENT
2
A
3 /4”
B
C
Di me ns i on Di ag ram
H
F
E
D
4 0 ” M AX
D
40”
MAX.
Dimensions Table
H with
Unit No.
Inlet
Vent
A
B
C
E
F
G
VCU 0520 -2540
2.5
2
61
49
9
26
33
23
62.563
VCU 3020 -3040
4
2.5
63
58
8
27
23.75
24
64.688
VCU 4020 -4030
4
2.5
63
58
8
27
49.375
24
83.75
VCU 4040 - 6520
4
2.5
63
58
8
27
23.75
24
85.625
VCU 6530 - 6540
4
2.5
63
58
8
27
23.75
24
87.375
Isol. Valves
* All measurements listed are in inches.
ADDRESS: 1144 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 1 1 203
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TEL: (718) 451-2000
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