VB Om2 0

Manual No.
VB-OM2-0
1/2"-3" Threaded
Vacuum Breaker
Models 100VB to 103VB
Operation, Maintenance and

Installation Manual
INTRODUCTION ....................................... 1
RECEIVING AND STORAGE.................... 1
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION .............. 1
INSTALLATION......................................... 2
VALVE CONSTRUCTION ......................... 2
MAINTENANCE ........................................ 2
TROUBLESHOOTING............................... 2
DISASSEMBLY ......................................... 2
REASSEMBLY .......................................... 3
PARTS & SERVICE................................... 3
WARRANTY .............................................. 4
VALVE AND MANUFACTURING CORP.
905 Riverside Dr. ● Elmhurst, IL 60126

Phone (630) 941-7600 ● Fax (630) 941-8042
www.valmatic.com
VAL-MATIC'S 1/2"-3" VACUUM BREAKER
I OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION
NTRODUCTION
The Vacuum Breaker has been designed with
stainless steel trim to give years of trouble-free
operation. This manual will provide you with the
information to properly install and maintain the
valve to ensure a long service life. The Vacuum
Breaker is designed to open fully and allow air to
enter the piping system during critical vacuum
conditions caused by power failure or rapid
draining of the system.
NOTE: The vacuum breaker will not allow air to

escape from the pipeline. An optional air release
valve piped near the vacuum breaker would be
needed to release accumulated air during
system operation.
Also, this valve is not intended for fluids

containing suspended solids such as
wastewater.
CAUTION: This valve is not intended FIGURE 1. 1/2"-3" VACUUM BREAKER

for fuel service or fluids
containing suspended DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
The Vacuum Breaker is designed to prevent
solids.
vacuum conditions from occurring in pipes or
tanks. After a power failure or rapid draining of
the system, a vacuum condition often occurs in
The valve is a float-operated, resilient-seated
a pipe or tank. The pressure difference between
valve designed to handle clean fluids. The Size,
the inside vacuum and outside air will cause a
Maximum Working Pressure, and Series No. are
downward force on the float. At vacuum
stamped on the nameplate for reference.
pressures greater than –0.25 psig, the float will
compress the spring and move downward
allowing free flow of outside air into the pipe or
RECEIVING AND STORAGE tank to eliminate the vacuum.
Inspect valves upon receipt for damage in
shipment. Unload all valves carefully to the When positive pressure is restored in the pipe or
ground without dropping. tank, the vacuum breaker will automatically
close and seal tightly against the resilient seat.
Valves should remain boxed, clean and dry until Optional valves can be piped to the vacuum
installed to prevent weather related damage. breaker to vent trapped air in the pipeline if
For long term storage greater than six months, needed.
the rubber surfaces of the seat should be coated
with a thin film of FDA approved grease such as The valve may be supplied with an optional
Lubriko #CW-606. Do not expose seat to threaded hood for insertion into the top of the
sunlight or ozone for any extended period. valve. The only moving parts in the valve are the
float and the spring. The float guide controls the
movement of the float and assures that the float
contacts the seat evenly.
1
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL
INSTALLATION
The installation of the Vacuum Breaker is 1 Body Cast Iron
important for its proper operation. The seat end 2 Cover Cast Iron
must be oriented upward. The device should be 3 Baffle Ductile Iron
4 Seat* Buna-N
installed on top of horizontal lines or tanks and
5 Float* Stainless Steel
equipped with a full-ported isolation valve. If 6 Gasket* Non-Asbestos
installed in a vault, adequate ventilation is 7 Cover Bolt Alloy Steel
needed to supply air to the vacuum breaker. 8 Retaining Screw* Stainless Steel
9 Guide Bushing* Stainless Steel
It leakage occurs at the pipe connection, torque 14 Pipe Plug Iron
valve tighter or reapply pipe dope to threaded 20 Guide Shaft* Stainless Steel
joint. 21 Spring* Stainless Steel
*RECOMMENDED SPARE PART
VALVE CONSTRUCTION
The Vacuum Breaker body and cover are cast TABLE 1. 1/2"-3" Vacuum Breaker Parts List
iron. All internal components are stainless steel
with the exception of the valve seat which is
resilient. The float (5) and float guide shaft (20) MAINTENANCE
are the only moving parts assuring long life with The Vacuum Breaker requires no scheduled
minimal maintenance. The general details of lubrication or maintenance.
construction are illustrated in Figure 2. The body
(1) is threaded for connection to the pipeline. The TROUBLESHOOTING
seat (4) is retained in the cast cover (2). The seat Several problems and solutions are presented
(4) is retained by a baffle (3). below to assist you in troubleshooting the
vacuum breaker assembly in an efficient
manner.
•Leakage at Bottom Connection: Tighten

threaded connection. If leak persists, remove
device and seal threads with Teflon sealant.
•Leakage at Cover: Tighten bolts, replace

gasket.
•Device Leaks when Closed: Inspect seat for

damage and replace.
DISASSEMBLY
The device can be disassembled without
removing it from the pipeline. Or for
convenience, the device can be removed from
the line. All work on the valve should be
performed by a skilled mechanic with proper
tools.
FIGURE 2. 1/2"-3" VACUUM BREAKER
WARNING: The line must be drained

before removing the cover
or pressure may be
released causing bodily
harm.
2
DISASSEMBLY (continued)
SIZE TORQUE (FT-LBS)
1. Close inlet shut-off valve. Open drain valve
5/16" 10
or remove drain plug. Remove the cover
3/8" 24
bolts (7) on the top cover.
1/2" 59
5/8" 117
2. Pry cover (2) loose and lift off body (1).
3. Remove retainer bolts (8) and inspect seat TABLE 2. VALVE COVER BOLT TORQUES
for cracks in rubber or wear in sealing
surface.
4. Turn guide bushing (9) to remove it from the PARTS AND SERVICE
cast baffle (3). Parts and service are available from your local
representative or the factory. Make note of the
5. Clean and inspect parts. Replace worn parts valve Size, Series No, and Serial No. located on
as necessary. the valve nameplate and contact:
Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corp.

RE-ASSEMBLY 905 Riverside Drive
All parts must be cleaned and gasket surfaces Elmhurst, IL 60126
should be cleaned with a stiff wire brush in the PH: 630/941-7600
direction of the serrations or machine marks. FAX: 630/941-8042
Worn parts, gaskets and seals should be
replaced during reassembly. A sales representative will quote prices for parts
or arrange for service as needed.
1. Apply Loctite to guide bushing threads (9)
and thread bushing into baffle (3). Insert float
shaft into float (5).
2. Lay seat (4) over inverted cover with flat

surface directed toward cover.
3. Install float assembly and spring (21) and

baffle over seat and secure with retaining
bolts (8) at 10 ft-lbs.
4. Lay cover gasket (6) and cover (2) over bolt

holes in body (1).
5. Insert lubricated bolts (7) and tighten to the

torques listed in Table 2.
3
LIMITED WARRANTY
All products are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
shipment, subject to the limitations below.
If the purchaser believes a product is defective, the purchaser shall: (a) Notify the manufacturer, state the alleged defect
and request permission to return the product; (b) if permission is given, return the product with transportation prepaid. If
the product is accepted for return and found to be defective, the manufacturer will, at his discretion, either repair or replace
the product, f.o.b. factory, within 60 days of receipt, or refund the purchase price. Other than to repair, replace or refund
as described above, purchaser agrees that manufacturer shall not be liable for any loss, costs, expenses or damages of
any kind arising out of the product, its use, installation or replacement, labeling, instructions, information or technical data
of any kind, description of product use, sample or model, warnings or lack of any of the foregoing. NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE MADE OR AUTHORIZED. NO AFFIRMATION OF FACT,
PROMISE, DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OF USE OR SAMPLE OR MODEL SHALL CREATE ANY WARRANTY FROM
MANUFACTURER, UNLESS SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE MANUFACTURER. These products are not
manufactured, sold or intended for personal, family or household purposes.
VALVE AND MANUFACTURING CORP.
905 Riverside Dr. ● Elmhurst, IL 60126

Phone (630) 941-7600 ● Fax (630) 941-8042
www.valmatic.com

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Manual No.

Operation, Maintenance and

VALVE AND MANUFACTURING CORP.

905 Riverside Dr. ● Elmhurst, IL 60126

NOTE: The vacuum breaker will not allow air to

Also, this valve is not intended for fluids

CAUTION: This valve is not intended FIGURE 1. 1/2"-3" VACUUM BREAKER

•Leakage at Bottom Connection: Tighten

•Leakage at Cover: Tighten bolts, replace

•Device Leaks when Closed: Inspect seat for

WARNING: The line must be drained

Val-Matic Valve and Mfg. Corp.

2. Lay seat (4) over inverted cover with flat

3. Install float assembly and spring (21) and

4. Lay cover gasket (6) and cover (2) over bolt

5. Insert lubricated bolts (7) and tighten to the

VALVE AND MANUFACTURING CORP.

905 Riverside Dr. ● Elmhurst, IL 60126

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