VML

Solenoid safety valves for Air and Gas

Slow opening and fast closing type
DN10 … DN80

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 VML
Slow safety solenoid valve
Class A – Group 2

The VML type valve is a slow opening single-stage

solenoid valve, normally closed.
This type of device is suitable for air or gas blocking and
releasing controls, required in gas power burners,
atmospheric gas boilers, furnaces and others gas
consuming appliances.
The VML type valves are made in accordance with
EN161 standard (EC type examination certificate no.
0063AQ1350).

1- Features

‰ Large range for inlet/outlet connections, from 3/8” to

3" pipes sizing.
‰ Provided with G1/4” pressure gauge on two sides in
the inlet pressure chamber. Others gauge points on
request.
‰ Optional G1/8” connection for closed position
indicator micro switch (on request from 3/4" to 3").
Fig. 1
‰ Fine mesh filter incorporated prevents dirty
contamination of the seal seat.
‰ Maximum operating pressure 200 mbar or 360 2- Technical specifications
mbar.
‰ Suitable for air and non-aggressive gases (EN 437, Connections ……………….. Gas threaded ISO 7/1
1, 2 and 3 families). from Rp3/8 to Rp2
Flanged PN16 - ISO 7005
‰ Easy adjustable flow rate, rapid stroke and opening DN 40, DN 80
time.
Voltage rating ……………… 230 VAC 50/60 Hz
‰ Qualified for continuous service (100% ED) and Voltage on request …………110 VAC 50/60 Hz
endless ON/OFF cycles.
Voltage tolerance …………. -15% / +10%
‰ Coil insulation is class H (180°C).
Power consumption ………. see charts
‰ Terminal box with PG connector.
Environment temperature … -15°C / +60°C
‰ The large models are provided with a power saving
electronic device, to reduce power consumption and Max. working pressure …….200 / 360 mbar
working temperature. Flow capacity ……………… see charts
‰ Valves are 100% tested by computerized testing Disc sealing …..…………… NBR
machineries and are fully warranted.
Closing time ………………. < 1 second
‰ For valve identification see the following charts.
Opening time …………….... adjustable from 4 to 25 s
Protection class …………… IP 54 (EN 60529)
WARNING Cable gland ………………... PG09
- This control must be installed in compliance with Overall dimensions ……….. see charts
the laws in force.
- Read instructions before use.
- Elettromeccanica Delta S.p.a. reserves the right
to update or make technical changes without
prior notice.

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 3- Operation

The VML type valve is a safety shutting device using

auxiliary power supply.
When it is de-energized, the spring pushes on the seal
disc, keeping the gas passage closed. Now, the inlet
chamber is under the gas line pressure, and it forces on
the disc too, improving the seal.
When the coil is powered the valve opens rapidly or
slowly, against the strength of the spring and gas
pressure. The rapid stroke may be adjusted using the
regulating screw on the top (see the Service Instruction
Section), to adjust the initial gas flow. Main flow and
opening time can be adjusted also.
If the power supply is shut off, the valve rapidly closes,
interrupting the gas flow.

4- Accessories

A fine mesh filter is provided, to prevent dirty

contamination of the seal seat. However, an external
strainer must be installed upstream of the valve.
Inlet pressure area is provided with bilateral G1/4"
gauges, to connect min/max adjustable pressure
switches, leakage tester or other gas equipments. Fig. 2
Flanged models are provided with gauges in the outlet
chamber too
On request, valves are supplied with a G1/8” connection 6- General information
on the bottom, to installed a closed position indicator
micro switch (from 3/4" to 3"). An adapting rod is ‰ Backpressure sealing is compliant with the Class A:
provided too. the maximum backpressure admitted, with leakage
within the EN161 requirements, is 150mbar.
‰ Maximum torsional stresses admitted are compliant
5- Coil features with the Group 2 of the EN161 standard.
‰ Recommended testing pressure is 1500 mbar Max.
‰ All components are design to withstand any
The continuous service (100% ED) causes inevitable coil
mechanical, chemical and thermal condition
heating, depending of working environment. This
occurring during typical service.
situation is absolutely normal and has not to worry. To
improve the coil cooling, install the valve allowing free air ‰ Effective impregnation and surface treatments has
circulation. been used to improve mechanical sturdiness,
sealing and resistance to corrosion of the
The models from 1"¼ up to 3" are provided with a power components.
saving electronic device. It has two stages of operation:
full power is supplied to the coil while the valve is ‰ Valves are suitable for use with air and non-
opening; low power is supplied while the valve is aggressive gases included in the 1, 2 and 3 families
opened. (EN 437).
Coil and terminal box are provided with suitable gaskets, ‰ Materials in contact with gas:
to avoid water and dirty contamination (see the Service • Aluminium
Instruction Section). • Brass
• Stainless steel
• Plated steel
• Anaerobic adhesive
• Nitrile rubber (NBR)
• Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

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 7- Valve identification
Connections type 230V AC 110V AC 24V AC/DC 12V AC/DC
Threaded Flanged 360 mbar 200 mbar 360 mbar 200 mbar 200 mbar 130 mbar 200 mbar 130 mbar
Rp 3/8 VML0 VML0B
Rp 1/2 VML1 VML1B
Rp 3/4 VML2 VML2B
Rp 1 VML3 VML3B
Rp 1¼ VML35 VML35B
1
Rp 1½ DN 40 ( ) VML4 VML4B
1
Rp 2 DN 50 ( ) VML6 VML6B
2
DN 65 ( ) VML7 VML72 VML7B VML72B
2
DN 80 ( ) VML8 VML82 VML8B VML82B

Fig. 3

Model Connections Maximum Power Overall Dimensions Weight

Pressure Consump.
@230VAC (mm)
Threaded Flanged (mbar) (W) A B C D Int h (Kg)
VML0 Rp 3/8 360 20 88 77 180 196 - - 1,8
VML1 Rp 1/2 360 20 88 77 180 196 - - 1,8
VML2 Rp 3/4 360 45 88 96 200 222 - - 2,7
VML3 Rp 1 360 45 88 96 200 222 - - 2,7
3
VML35 Rp 1¼ 360 45/180 ( ) 120 153 258 290 - - 6
1 3
VML4 Rp 1½ DN 40 ( ) 360 45/180 ( ) 120 153 258 290 110 4x18 6
1 3
VML6 Rp 2 DN 50 ( ) 360 45/180 ( ) 106 156 264 302 125 4x18 6,3
2 3
VML7 DN 65 ( ) 200/360 60/240 ( ) 200 305 335 424 145 4x18 14,5
2 3
VML8 DN 80 ( ) 200/360 60/240 ( ) 200 305 335 424 160 8x18 14,5

1 2 3
( ) Optional kit ( ) Vstart =3 mm minimum ( ) Working/Opening

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8- Loss of pressure

Natural gas

Town gas
mmH2O

Air
DN 80
DN 65

m³/h
2"

1"½
1"¼

1"

3/4"

1/2"
3/8"

mbar

Formula of conversion from air

to other gases

Gas type Specific gravity K

(kg/m³)
Natural Gas 0.80 1.25
Town Gas 0.57 1.48
Liquid Gas 2.08 0.77
Air 1.25 1.00
+15°C, 1013 mbar, dry

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 9- Valve installation 10- Electrical connections (IEC 730-1)
Verify the line pressure is lower of the maximum working Check correspondence between valve voltage rating and
pressure admitted to the valve. line power supply, before making any electrical
Check correspondence of flow direction with arrow connections.
printed on valve body.
Check correct alignment of connecting pipes and allow 1. Switch off power supply and remove protection
enough space from the walls to allow free air circulation. cover.
2. Connect power cables to rectifier circuit terminal
Remove the end caps and make sure no foreign board.
body is entered into the valve during handling. 3. Should cables pass through originally closed
Install in an area that is protected from rain and opening, use the rubber disc placed underneath the
water splashes or drops. box plug to close any other opening.
Threaded models: 4. Screw back the box cover, taking care to use all
gaskets properly, because this could condition the
1. Put sealing agent onto the pipe thread (avoid valve life duration.
excessive quantities of fittings glue which could
enter in the valve and damage the seal seat).
2. Screw the pipes using proper tools only. Do not use
unit as lever because damage to the valve stem
could result.
Flanged models:
1. Position the gasket and insert the bolts.
2. Screw the nuts tightening them crosswise and using
proper tools only.

Avoid overtightening and mount tension free.

Following chart shows the maximum values of bending
moment (Fmax), torque (Tmax) and screws driving torque
(Cmax), according with EN13611.

Connections Fmax Tmax Cmax

(Nm) t<10 s (Nm) (Nm)
Rp 3/8 70 35 -
Rp 1/2 105 50 -
Rp 3/4 225 85 -
Rp 1 340 125 -
Rp 1¼ 475 160 -
Rp 1½ 610 200 50 Fig. 5
Rp 2 1100 250 50
DN 65 1600 - 50
DN 80 2400 - 50 WARNING
• To prevent product damage and dangerous
situations, read the Installation and Service
Instructions carefully.
Fmax
• Turn off all power before servicing any part of
Tmax the system.
• Perform leak and functional tests after mounting.
A gas leak detection spray may be used also.

Fig. 4 • Coil and terminal box must be replaced with

identical spare parts only.
• If the coil is turned, make sure the brake is
Valve may be mounted with coil in horizontal or vertical
properly tightened and the coil is locked.
position. Coil may be oriented 360 degrees in any
direction. • Use all gaskets properly (void warranty).
• All wiring must be in compliance with local and
national codes.
• Make sure all works are performed by qualified
technicians only.

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 11- Fast stroke adjustment (Vstart)
Fast flow section may be adjusted:
1. Remove plastic cap.
2. Using an hexagonal wrench, turn the outer screw
clockwise to decrease or counter-clockwise to
increase the initial fast stroke.
3. When adjustment is completed, screw back the
plastic cap.
NOTE: in the DN65 and DN80 models the minimum
adjustable stroke is 3 mm.

12- Flow rate adjustment (Vmax)

Flow rate may be adjusted from 0 cubic meters/h up to
the maximum admitted:

1. Remove plastic cap.

2. Keeping the outer screw fixed, use a screw driver to
turn the internal screw clockwise to decrease or
counter-clockwise to increase flow rate (factory
setting is max. flow rate).
3. When adjustment is completed, screw back the
plastic cap.
NOTE: the flow rate regulation can not be lower than the
fast flow section.

13- Opening time adjustment (T)

To regulate opening time, turn the screw located on the
side of the brake. One fourth of a turn clockwise
increases opening time by 2÷3 s, up to a maximum of
about 25 s (slow run).
Factory setting is about 12÷14 s. Fig. 6

14- Coil replacement

Before to start with coil replacement, make sure it is the
WARNING cause of failure.
• Perform the fast stroke adjustment before of the To perform coil replacement do the following:
flow rate adjustment. 1. Make sure an identical one spare part is available.
• Make sure that capacity adjustments are made 2. Switch off power supply and remove the box cover.
while burner is working. 3. Disconnect the wires from terminal board.
• Check the regulation is not changed during 4. To remove brake, turn it counter clockwise.
reassembly.
5. Extract and replace coil.
• Adjustments below 40% of capacity are
unadvisable because they may cause 6. Reassemble following the inverse sequence.
turbulence.

WARNING
• When reassemble, use all gaskets properly.
• Perform functional test after mounting.
• All works must be executed by qualified
technicians only and in compliance with local
and national codes.

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 15- Maintenance
To maintain a good performance of the system, almost Cap
once a year, an inspection of the valve is recommended.

Brake
External inspection
Turn off all power before servicing any part of the
system.
O-ring
Check the conditions of the terminal board gasket. If
gasket is deteriorated, replace it with a new one.
Check the electrical connections are clean, dry and
correctly tightened. Coil assembly
Check the conditions of pipe connections: cover them
with a soap solution and check for leakages. O-ring

Stem
Internal inspection
To make an internal inspection of the valve, do the Screw
following:
Upper flange
1. Close ball valve upstream the system.
Main O-ring
2. Remove the coil like shown in the section 14.
3. Using an Allen key, remove the screws on the upper Spring
flange, in cross way. The gas in the valve will come
out during this step.
4. Check the hydraulic brake is free of oil leakages
(small leakages are admitted). If it’s necessary,
Sliding ring
replace it with a new one.
5. Check the main O-ring and, if it’s necessary, replace Plunger
it with a new one.
6. Clean the internal side of the stem with a clean cloth Disc + gasket
and compressed air. Filter
7. Remove the spring and blow it with compressed air.
Check the spring is corrosion free. Take attention to
the assembly direction of the spring. G1/4” plug
8. Check the wear conditions of the sliding rings and, if
it’s necessary, replace them. Valve body
9. Clean the sealing disc assembly with a clean cloth
and compressed air. Fig. 8
10. Check the conditions of the sealing gasket. If gasket
is deteriorated, replace it with a new one.
When the reassembly is finished, verify the correct
11. Clean the sealing lip with a clean cloth. Do not use sealing between the upper flange and the valve body:
tools, because a lip damage could result.
1. Open ball valve to restore pressure into the valve.
12. Remove the filter and blow it with compressed air.
2. Apply a soap solution between the upper flange and
13. Check the O-ring on the top of stem and, if it’s the valve body and check for leakages.
necessary, replace it.
3. Remove the soap solution with a clean cloth, before
14. Reassemble the valve following the inverse to reassemble the coil.
sequence.

To assemble the sliding rings, wind them onto a lower WARNING

diameter (ex. Screw driver), then insert them from the • When reassemble, use all gaskets properly.
top.
• Perform functional test after mounting.
When reassembling, take attention to the correct
position of the sliding rings and spring. • All works must be executed by qualified
technicians only and in compliance with local
and national codes.

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