USD - SKUM - Model - MTB-ASME - Vert - PrePiped - BT-0917 - UL LISTED
USD - SKUM - Model - MTB-ASME - Vert - PrePiped - BT-0917 - UL LISTED
USD - SKUM - Model - MTB-ASME - Vert - PrePiped - BT-0917 - UL LISTED
Model MTB-ASME
Vertical Pre-Piped
Bladder Tanks
Features
n Pre-piped configurations with a wide selection of propor-
tioner sizes, including the SKUM TPW-150 MK2 for closed-
head sprinkler systems
n Includes all components required for use in an automatic or
manually operated system
n UL Listed and FM Approved for use with various SKUM
proportioners and foam concentrates
n 175 psi (12.1 bar) maximum allowable working pressure
(design pressure)
n Nominal capacities up to 7,570 liters with larger tanks avail-
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able on special request
n Choice of Standard or Corrosion-Resistant Epoxy exterior The proportioner and carbon steel spool pipes are factory
paint, available in a variety of colors installed with the direction of flow from left to right when
viewed from the piping side of the tank. Spool pipes are
n Optional sight gauge and thermal pressure relief valves
sized to match the proportioner selected and lengths are a
available
minimum of five pipe diameters upstream and two and a half
pipe diameters downstream of the proportioner. The supplied
spool pipes are grooved for use with grooved couplings.
Application Adapters to facilitate use of flanged connections are available
The SKUM MTB-ASME Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tank is a separately.
complete balanced pressure proportioning system inclusive
The pre-piped trim consists of brass pipe with bronze manual
of a proportioner and all of the valves and piping required
ball valves and includes all valves required for manual or
for either manual or automatic operation. These tanks are
automatic operation. All manual valves are clearly identified
intended for use where is it desirable to have the proportion-
by permanently attached nameplates and can be secured in
ing system pre-assembled with fixed dimensions known,
position with included ring pins and tamper seals. To facilitate
eliminating field assembly of loose components and uncer-
automatic operation, an SKUM Hydraulic Concentrate Control
tainty in the layout of the foam equipment room. SKUM
Valve is factory installed in the foam concentrate discharge
Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks can be used with most
piping.
SKUM foam concentrates and any suitable discharge device
to complete the foam system. Protective Coatings
All SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks feature a high-
SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks require only a pres-
build epoxy internal coating. Exterior paint is available
surized water supply for operation. No other external power
in two grades: Standard and Corrosion-Resistant Epoxy
is required. As with standard SKUM bladder tanks, they can
(Epoxy CR). Paint systems used on SKUM Vertical
be used in a variety of applications, including aircraft hangars,
Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks have been subjected to and
foam-water sprinkler systems, truck loading racks, and
passed salt spray corrosion testing per ASTM B117-90.
helipads.
Standard paint has been tested to a minimum of 240 hours
in accordance with UL 162, UL 139, and FM 5130. Epoxy CR
paint has been tested to a minimum of 3,000 hours and is
Description suitable for marine and offshore use.
The SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tank is a steel pressure Support and Mounting
vessel which stores foam concentrate contained within an
Vertical tanks are supported on four legs with foot plates and
elastomeric bladder. The concentrate is discharged from the
slotted holes for mounting. Refer to dimensional drawings for
tank by incoming water applying pressure to the bladder. This
mounting hole spacing.
applied energy is transferred to the foam concentrate, supply-
ing pressurized foam concentrate to the proportioner.
Vertical Tanks
Trim Piping and Connections
Diameter Nominal Capacity Mounting Slot Size
SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks are available in
models up to 2,000 gal (7,570 L). All models are piped for 24 in. to 42 in.
50 gal to 400 gal 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in.
top discharge of foam concentrate and include a stainless (610 mm to
(379 L to 1,514 L) (19 mm x 32 mm)
steel SKUM Hydraulic Concentrate Control Valve. Note: For 1,067 mm)
automatic operation, the sensing line to the SKUM Hydraulic 48 in. to 72 in.
Concentrate Control Valve must be piped in the field. 500 gal to 2,000 gal 1 in x 1 1/4 in.
(1,219 mm to
(1,893 L to 7,570 L) (25 mm x 32 mm)
1,829 mm)
Tyco Park / Grimshaw Lane / Newton Heath / Manchester / M40 2WL Tel:
+44 (0) 161 259 4000 / www.tfppemea.com
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Description (Continued) Every tank bears a permanently affixed ASME data plate
showing the National Board number which identifies the
Support and Mounting (Continued) tank as compliant with ASME code Section VIII, Division 1 for
All included piping and valves are supported by the tank. unfired pressure vessels.
No additional support or bracing of piping is required under
normal circumstances. Included piping is not designed SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks 200 gal (757 L) and
to support loading from external piping connections. larger are CE marked in conformance with the European
Appropriate piping supports should be used on field piping to Pressure Equipment Directive, 2014/68/EU. Under European
avoid damage. Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, tanks smaller than
200 gal (757 L) are acceptable based on sound engineering
Each tank is fitted with two lifting lugs designed to lift the practices of ASME code and cannot be CE marked.
empty weight of the tank with a minimum safety factor of 2
when utilizing appropriate slings rigged at a lifting angle of
not less than 30 degrees from horizontal. All lifting lugs have Operation and Maintenance
a minimum clear hole size of 2 in. (50 mm).
Refer to the SKUM Bladder Tank Operation and Maintenance
Internal Components Manual for detailed procedures on installation, operation,
SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks contain an elas- inspection, and maintenance. A printed copy of this manual is
tomeric bladder that has been approved for use by included with every tank.
Underwriter’s Laboratory and FM Approvals with various
SKUM foam concentrates. All SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped
Bladder Tanks utilize a center tube to facilitate agent Valve Position Information
discharge. Center tubes are constructed of materials compat-
ible with SKUM foam concentrates. Vertical tanks utilize a
Valve Description Normal Valve Position
single center tube.
Valve* Manual Automatic
Sight Gauge Description
No. System System
A sight gauge is available as an optional accessory for SKUM
Manual Foam Concentrate
Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks for estimation of the fill 1. N.C.** N.O.***
Shutoff
level in the tank. The sight gauge is equipped with a clear 1
in. (25 mm). PVC tube. The sight gauge is shipped as a loose Water Supply
2. N.C. N.O.
item and must be assembled on the tank during installation. Shut-Off
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Thermal Option 1: No Thermal Relief Valve
Relief Valve 6
Option 2: Thermal Relief Valve Included
Option 1: Domestic Packaging
Packaging
Option 2: Export Crating
Ordering Notes:
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K 1. Tanks will be marked as UL Listed and/or FM Approved based
on the foam concentrate type specified. Orders for SKUM
J pre-piped bladder tanks will not be processed unless foam
concentrate type is specified as this information is required to
Ordering Information properly manufacture the proportioner.
2. Orders for SKUM Vertical Pre-Piped Bladder Tanks will not
Please specify the following when ordering: be processed if a proportioner size is not specified. See the
n Part Number for required bladder tank size and Ordering Information Part Number Table for standard tank size
and proportioner combinations.
orientation (See Ordering Part Numbers Table)
3. For all other options categories, if an option is not specified,
n Foam concentrate type to be used 1
Option 1 will be used as the default.
4. UL Listing of paint systems is color-specific. The Red, Blue,
n One option from each of the following categories :
2,3
and Yellow color shade options shown above are UL Listed.
Contact TFPP Technical Services to determine if other color
Proportioner Size/Style (See Ordering Table) shades are UL Listed.
Option 1 2 in. (50 mm) DN50 Threaded 5. If “Other” is selected, the specific paint shade required must be
Option 2 2 1/2 in. (65 mm) DN65 Threaded supplied. Availability of the paint shade selected may impact
lead time.
3 in. (80 mm) DN80 Between the
Option 3 6. Set pressure is 175 psi (12.1 bar). Set pressure cannot exceed
Flange (wafer-style)
the design pressure of the tank per ASME code.
4 in. (100 mm) DN100 Between the Flange
Option 4
(wafer-style) Expediting Service
6 in. (150 mm) DN150 Between the Flange Selected sizes of SKUM bladder tanks, including most
Option 5
(wafer-style) of the standard options listed above, are available
8 in. (200 mm) DN200 Between the Flange for optional expediting service. These tanks can be
Option 6
(wafer-style) shipped in three weeks or less after order confirmation.
Option 7 SKUM TPW-150 MK2 See the list of ordering part numbers for the specific
sizes eligible for this service. Due to availability, expe-
Option 1: Standard dited tanks are only available in RAL3001 Red. Contact
Exterior Paint
Option 2: CR Epoxy Tyco Fire Protection Products Technical Services or a
Option 1: Red (RAL 3001) SKUM Regional Sales Manager for additional informa-
Exterior Paint Option 2: Blue (RAL 5019) tion and limitations on this service.
Color 4 Option 3: Yellow (RAL 1021)
Option 4: Other 5
Ordering Information (Continued)
Bladder Tank Ordering Part Numbers