ANSUL ® FOAM SYSTEMS 36 GALLON

DATA SHEET BLADDER TANK/

FOAM STATION

FEATURES APPLICATION indicated in the proportioner foam systems

data sheet.
Options The Ansul 36 gallon bladder tank, when cou-
pled with a standard proportioner, becomes a
• 36 gallon bladder tank with fittings and Bladder Tank with Proportioner and Foam
self-contained foam proportioning system
valves only. Station
which requires no external power supply
• 36 gallon bladder tank with fittings and other than pressurized water. Compact in The Ansul 36 gallon tank with 2 inch propor-
valves pre-piped to a 2 inch proportioner. size, these bladder tanks and foam stations tioner is UL listed and carries the UL label
are ideal for supplying foam solution to vari- when used with the following concentrates:
• 36 gallon handline foam station.
ous handline nozzles. Other design applica- ANSULITE 1%, 3%, 6% AFFF
Bladder Tank tions include small fixed systems protecting Concentrates
flammable liquid storage areas. Fixed sys- ANSULITE Alcohol Resistant Concentrates
• Fill cap opening provides ease of filling tems typically use sprinkler heads, foam
without the need for a funnel or fill pump. (3% and 6% proportioning)
makers or other types of foam discharge ANSULITE 3% AFFF Freeze Protected
In addition, fill opening provides convenient devices available from Ansul to provide uni-
access for checking agent fill level. Concentrate
form foam blanketing over the hazard area. Ansul 3% Protein Foam Concentrate
• Exterior surfaces finished in enamel paint The Ansul 36 gallon foam station satisfies Ansul 3% Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate
or coated with an epoxy finish for use in the guidelines of NFPA 409 for supplemen-
marine, offshore or other corrosive environ- tary foam-water hand hose line system for SPECIFICATIONS
ments. aircraft hanger protection. Other applications Bladder Tank
• Tank interior coated with a coal tar epoxy include use in and around off-shore plat-
for use with both fresh and salt water. forms, truck loading racks, chemical The 36 gallon bladder tank shall be designed
process/refining plants and heliports. and constructed in accordance with the latest
• Internal tank perforated center tube allows revisions to ASME code, Section VIII,
unrestricted and maximum agent dis- Division 1 for unfired pressure vessels with a
charge. DESCRIPTION working pressure of 175 psi (1,200 kPa) and
• Can be used with all Ansul foam concen- Bladder Tank hydrotested to at least 262 psi (1,797 kPa).
trates and proportioner sizes. The tank shall be 36 gallons nominal capaci-
The 36 gallon capacity bladder tank stores a ty with overall dimensions as indicated in the
• Can be used for foam/water supply to any foam liquid concentrate in an elastomeric drawing below. The tank shall be constructed
type discharge device suitable for use with bladder. The concentrate is discharged from of steel complying with ASME specifications
selected foam concentrate. the tank by incoming water applying pressure possessing a tensile strength of not less than
to the bladder. This applied energy is trans-
• Operating, refilling and maintenance 70,000 psi (4827 bar). The circumferential,
ferred to the concentrate, which is forced
instruction plate provided. as well as the longitudinal body seam shall
through the concentrate discharge line to any be machine welded and radiographed to
size Ansul proportioner.
With Proportioner ensure 85% efficiency.
• 2 inch proportioner provides capability of Bladder Tank With Proportioner/Foam The tank heads shall be 2 to 1 ellipsoid to
variable flow range with minimum pressure Station ensure strength while reducing overall tank
loss. weight.
The bladder tank is available pre-piped to a 2
• Minimum design restrictions on hose inch proportioner consisting of a body, inlet There shall be a water channel, permanent
and/or piping lengths between proportioner nozzle and metering orifice, all of which are and non-movable, between the water inlet
and discharge device when compared to corrosion-resistant brass. The metering ori- opening and water drain opening to establish
foam eductor-type systems. fice is sized according to the type and per- a water path between the tank shell interior
centage of concentrate used and is secured and the bladder.
• Can be used with all Ansul foam concen-
with a stainless steel retaining ring. The pro-
trates. The tank interior shall have all welds and
portioner is connected to the pressurized edges ground smooth. It shall be cleaned,
• Concentrate shut-off valve provided to water line and concentrate discharge line. It sand blasted to a near white surface, and
allow water-only operation. properly regulates the amount of concentrate immediately coated with a coal tar epoxy
injected into the water stream over a wide
Handline Foam Station sealer.
flow range. The foam solution is then sup-
• Minimum design restrictions on hose plied to a handline nozzle or other appropri- The tank shall contain a flexible bladder of
and/or piping lengths between proportioner ate foam discharge device. BUNA-N with nylon reinforcement, or other
and discharge device when compared to material tested by Underwriters Laboratories
nozzle and foam eductor combinations. for compatibility with the agent used. The
APPROVALS bladder shall have a Mullen burst pressure in
• Can be used with all Ansul foam concen- Bladder Tank excess of 800 psi (5,468 kPa) and shall com-
trates, depending on nozzle selection. ply with UL 162, “Foam Equipment and
The Ansul 36 gallon tank carries the Ameri-
• Concentrate shut-off valve provided to Liquid Concentrates,” Sixth Edition. The
can Society of Mechanical Engineers
allow water-only operation. bladder material shall be no less than 0.05
(ASME) code stamp, is U.L. listed and FM
inches (1.27 mm) thick and shall be con-
approved with various Ansul proportioner
structed to conform with the inside tank
and foam concentrate combinations as
dimensions.
The tank assembly shall contain a perforated The convergent inlet nozzle shall have a ORDERING INFORMATION
center tube of P.V.C. or other material com- rounded inlet and a smooth machined finish Approximate
patible with the foam concentrate to assure to ensure minimum stream constriction and Part Equipment Shipping Weight
that foam concentrate will be discharged maximum velocity. It shall be retained by a No.
___ Description
_________ lb. (kg)
_____________
without restriction to flow. stainless steel retaining ring. The inlet nozzle
shall terminate in the foam concentrate annu- 404127 36 Gallon 300 136
The tank assembly shall be fitted with a
lus chamber and be concentric with and set Bladder Tank,
4 inch inside diameter fill opening in the top
back from the proportioner recovery section. Enamel Paint
head and provided with a fill cap. The cap
shall consist of a cast brass body with two The foam concentrate metering orifice shall
404413 36 Gallon 300 136
handles extending from opposite sides of the be machined to the proper diameter for the
Bladder Tank,
cap to permit hand tightening without the use agent. It shall rest on a machined surface to
Epoxy Paint
of tools so that the cap is free from leakage prevent leakage and shall be secured by a
under normal operating pressure. The cap removable stainless steel retaining ring. 403942 36 Gallon 330 150
shall be equipped with a 5/32 inch thick rub- A concentrate valve shall be installed in the Bladder Tank,
ber gasket inserted in a machined recess. foam concentrate line leading to the propor- pre-piped to
A safety vent hole shall be located in the fill tioner to allow water-only operation. This 2-inch
cap so that the cap will vent while at least valve shall meet the valve specifications out- Proportioner,
3 1/2 threads are still engaged. lined above. Enamel Paint
The following valves shall be assembled to
each tank: a bladder drain/fill valve, tank Foam Station Hose Reel 404414 36 Gallon 330 150
shell drain valve and tank shell vent valve. Bladder Tank,
A metal hose reel with straight-through inter-
These valves shall be 1 in. 1/4 - turn ball pre-piped to
nal fittings, designed to provide a minimum
valves with bronze body, hard chromium 2-inch
pressure drop, shall be provided. The reel
plated bronze ball, bronze stem, stainless Proportioner,
shall be capable of holding 75 feet (23 m) of
steel locking nut and handle, and high perfor- Epoxy Paint
1 1/2 in. hose with nozzle and shall be man-
mance teflon seats and stuffing box ring. ual rim rewind. The reel shall be provided
Each valve shall have a nameplate secured 76400 36 Gallon Foam 550 250
with a locking mechanism to prevent unwind-
to it identifying the valve name and operating Station with
ing of the hose. The hose shall be continu-
position. Each valve shall be provided with a Hose Reel and
ous flow type, oil and chemical resistant, with
ring pin and chain attached for securing the Nozzle, Enamel
a minimum working pressure of 175 psi
valve in the operating position. All pipe and Paint
(1,200 kPa) and tested to 400 psi (2,758
fittings shall be Schedule 40 ASTM B-43 kPa). The nozzle shall be variable stream
Brass and B-145 Bronze, respectively. (water/AFFF), rated for a nominal flow of 76401 36 Gallon Foam 550 250
95 gpm (379 Lpm) at 100 psi (690 kPa). Station with
2-Inch Proportioner Hose Reel and
The proportioner body, inlet nozzle and foam Nozzle, Epoxy
orifice shall be of ASTM 85-5-5-5 Brass. The Paint
nozzle and foam orifice retaining rings shall For other design options such as additional
be of stainless steel. hose lengths, alternate nozzles, fixed sys-
The proportioner body shall be designed with tems other discharge devices and special
a female NPT inlet and a male NPT outlet. applications, contact Ansul Fire Protection,
The body shall be clearly marked with a flow Technical Services, Marinette,
direction arrow, and the type and percent of WI 54143-2542.
foam concentrate that it was designed to
proportion.

Foam Station Dimensions

FILL CAP
24 IN.
(61 cm)

19 1/4 IN.
(48.9 cm)
(TYP.)
30 IN.
42 1/2 IN. (76.2 cm)
(108 cm)
WATER
INLET
(2 IN. NPT)
TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE

18 1/2 IN. 001164

(47 cm)

CONCENTRATE
OUTLET BLADDER
DRAIN/FILL VALVE

36 GALLON BLADDER TANK WITH FITTINGS AND VALVES ONLY

 10 IN.
33 IN.
(25.4 cm)
(83.8 cm)

19 1/4 IN.
(48.9 cm)
(TYP.)
42 1/2 IN.
(108 cm)

18 1/2 IN.
(47 cm) 2-INCH
PROPORTIONER

001165

36 GALLON BLADDER TANK WITH FITTINGS AND VALVES PRE-PIPED TO A 2-INCH PROPORTIONER

53 IN. 10 IN. 10 IN. 39 1/4 IN.

(134.6 cm) (25.4 cm) (25.4 cm) (99.7 cm)

42 1/2 IN.
(108 cm) 19 1/4 IN.
(48.9 cm)
WATER (TYP.)
INLET 24 1/2 IN.
(2 IN. NPT) (62.2 cm)

30 IN.
(76.2 cm)
18 1/2 IN.
(47 cm)

2-INCH
001166
PROPORTIONER

CONCENTRATE
SUPPLY VALVE

36 GALLON HANDLINE FOAM STATION

ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542 715-735-7411 Form No. F-8649-2 ©1990 Wormald U.S., Inc. Litho in U.S.A.