SOLENOID VALVE BULLETIN DN30-92B

Type S7A-DN Type S7A-DN

Port Size 20-25mm (3/4”-1”)
FOR AMMONIA, R12, R22, R502
AND OTHER COMMON REFRIGERANTS

FEATURES
• Standard Coil Housing MeetsNEMA 3R and
NEMA 4-Rain Tight
• Coil Housing Surpasses NEMA Salt Spray Test
• Molded Class “B” Coil Construction
• Pilot Light Available
• Stainless Steel Needle
• Manual Opening Stem
• Design Pressure (PS): 28 bar (406 PSIG) January 2007
• Positive Lift, Held Open Electrically Installation and Service Information
• Complies with Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC

Description Purpose
This heavy duty solenoid valve is suitable for Ammonia, R-12, R-22, Type S7A is a very versatile valve that may be used in most liquid,
and R-502, other refrigerants, certain oils and other fluids approved hot gas, or suction lines. This valve is also suited for applications
for use in refrigeration. The S7A is a pilot operated, positive lift, cast requiring no pressure drop to hold the valve open.
iron bodied valve. The valve may be opened by means of the manual
opening stem for servicing or in case of electrical power failure. Principles of Operation
The Type S7A Solenoid Valve is furnished with FPT Internal NPT The Type S7A is a pilot operated, positive lift, solenoid valve. Operation
(U.S. Standard Taper Pipe Thread), Socket Weld, Weld Neck or ODS is as follows: The valve, in its closed position, with the solenoid coil
(solders over copper tubing of given diameter) connections. The de-energized and the plunger needle in its seated position, is shown
valve may be easily removed from between the flanges for servicing. in Figure 1. Electrical energization of the solenoid coil forms a magnetic
field pulling up the plunger which strikes the needle, lifting it off its
It is advisable to install a strainer upstream of each valve to prevent
seat. This permits flow of the trapped refrigerant from the top of the
entrance of foreign material into the valves and the rest of the system.
piston which reduces pressure above the piston. The piston is then
Refrigerating Specialties strainers are available to close-couple to valve
forced upward by the upstream pressure acting on the piston-main
inlets.
valve. This opens the valve port to allow flow through the valve. The
piston-main valve is then held up magnetically by the plunger-needle
assembly and no pressure drop is required to keep the valve open. If
Coil Assembly. One coil
no pressure difference across the valve is present when the solenoid
size fits all Refrigerating
Specialties industrial coil is energized, the piston-main valve is lifted off the seat by the
solenoid valves. plunger-needle assembly, opening the valve.
De-energization of the solenoid coil permits the spring-assisted needle
to drop back into its seat, stopping the flow through the pilot port. The
pressure above and below the piston-main valve is equalized through
the bleed hole in the piston. The weights of the plunger-needle and
Plunger Needle the piston-main valve assembly cause the piston-main valve to drop
Assembly to its seat and stop the flow. The pressure difference across the valve,
acting upon the area of the valve seat, holds the piston-main valve in
Piston-plug
Assembly a tightly closed position.

Manual Opening Stem

The manual opening stem on the Type S7A is for the purpose of
opening the valve without energizing the solenoid coil. Refer to the
exploded view and parts list for location of the stem and other related
parts. For access to the stem the seal cap on the bottom of the valve
Manual Opening Stem must be removed. This must be done with caution as refrigerant may
have been trapped inside the seal cap. Manual opening is
Seal Cap accomplished by turning the stem clockwise until only the flats on the
end of the stem protrude from the packing nut. To reset for automatic
operation turn the stem counterclockwise as far as it goes.
Fig. 1

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 S7A PRESSURE BEARING COMPONENTS
S ize C O M P O N EN T D ES C R IP TIO N M A TER IA L
3/4" & 1" BODY CAST IRON ASTM A126 CLASS B
20mm & 25 mm SEAL CAP,S7A #380 ASTMSC84B ALUMINUM
SLEEVE, SOLENOID TUBE AISI 1117 CRS BARSTOCK
TUBE SOLENOID, S6 SS TUBING 304

DIMENSIONS

H
MAX.

P
PIPE E
ENGAGEMENT 18”
REF.
WELD NECK
FLANGES

Allow 100mm (4”) above BETWEEN

F TUBE STOPS
valve for removal of coil J
housing assembly. N

Allow 25mm (1”) below

valve to operate manual A
opening stem.

O.D.S. SOLDER
FLANGES

C ADD FOR
FPT FLANGES STRAINER
D 98mm (3.9”)
SW FLANGES

A B C D E F H J N P
(FPT, SW) (WN) (ODS) (ODS) (SW)
MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH MM INCH
282 11.1 102 4.0 157 6.2 216 8.5 261 10.3 239 9.4 117 4.6 180 7.1 25 1.0 13 0.5

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 For replacement parts and prices, consult
PARTS KITS LIST PRICE SCHEDULE INDUSTRIAL
AND FLO-CON (PK)

Item Description
1 Knob
2 O-Ring
3 Coil Asm
22 Washer, Flat
23 Packing,Stem
24 Nut,Packing
25 Gasket
26 Flange
27 Seal Cap
28 Gasket
29 Bolt
30 Nut
33 Tube Assembly
34 Gasket
35 Plunge Needle Assembly
36 Plug Assembly
37 Stem, Manual
Port Size
38 Body 3/4" (20mm)

S7A
20-25mm (3/4” - 1”)

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Installation sticking. To disassemble the S7A for inspection of internal parts (after
pumping out the system as required); disconnect power source to Solenoid
Protect inside of valve from dirt, chips and moisture during installation.
Coil, remove Tube Assembly, lift out Plug Plunger Assembly. Remove every
Mount only in horizontal pipe line with solenoid coil at the top; this valve
trace of dirt from the piston and cylinder using fine emery cloth to remove
will work properly only in this position. In a liquid line the Solenoid Valve
burrs if necessary., Thoroughly clean all parts and reassemble using a
should be near the expansion valve inlet. It is advisable to install the S7A’s
light film of refrigeration oil on the Piston.
close coupled companion strainer ahead of the valve for protection against
dirt and chips. 2. Failure to Close: (a) Electrical control circuit is not opening properly.
Check wiring and controls. (b) There are chips or dirt on the Plug Plunger
The S7A solenoid valve must be installed with the arrow on the valve
Seat, preventing proper seating. Disassemble and clean Valve as outlined
body in the direction of flow through the valve. If the valve is backwards,
in (1f) above. (c) Main Valve Disc, Pilot Seat, or Valve Needle may be
the flow will not be stopped when the valve is electrically de-energized.
worn or damaged and therefore leaking. Disassemble and clean Valve as
Like all Solenoid Valves, the S7A can stop flow only in the direction from
outlined in (1f) above. If any of these parts need replacing, it is advisable
normal inlet to normal outlet (as shown by the arrow on the body). If reversal
to replace Plug Plunger Kit. (d) Piston Plug is sticking. See (1f) above. (e)
of pressure occurs in the system so the outlet pressure exceeds the inlet
Manual Opening Stem is turned all or partly in, holding Piston Plug
pressure the piston will be blown away from its seat and reverse flow will
Assembly open and permitting flow through the valve. (f) #5 Coil Housing
occur. If a system has this type of pressure reversal (as encountered
Screw (made of nonmagnetic stainless steel) has been replaced with a
during hot gas defrost with liquid recirculation systems), a check valve
screw made of magnetic material and residual magnetism is holding
such as Refrigerating Specialties Division Type CK4A in series with the
Plunger Needle Assembly in the open position. Consequently, the Main
solenoid valve will prevent flow reversal. (CK4A must be installed
Valve is not closing. Replace with screw of correct materials.
downstream to avoid trapping liquid.)
3. Leakage Through Valve: See (2) above.
Electrical
The Refrigerating Specialties Division molded water resistant Class “B” 4. Overheating: The Solenoid Coil is designed to operate hot and is
solenoid coil is designed for long life and powerful opening force. The constructed of high temperature materials accordingly. Unless troubled
standard coil housing meets NEMA 3R and 4 requirements. This sealed with actual coil burnouts, high coil temperature should be ignored.
construction can withstand direct contact with moisture and ice. The coil Persistent burnouts indicate improper line or coil voltage. See (1e) above.
housing far exceeds the requirements of NEMA Standard ICS, 1-110.57
salt spray test for rust resistance.
Warranty
All Refrigerating Specialties Products are warranted against defect in
By definition, Class “B” coil construction will permit coil temperatures, as workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of shipment
measured by resistance method, as high as 130°C (266°F). Final coil from factory. This warranty is in force only when products are properly
temperatures are a function of both fluid and ambient temperatures. The installed, field assembled, maintained and operated in use and service as
higher fluid temperatures require lower ambient temperatures so the specifically stated in Refrigerating Specialties Catalogs or Bulletins for
maximum coil temperature is not exceeded. Conversely, low fluid normal refrigeration applications, unless otherwise approved in writing by
temperatures permit higher ambient temperatures. Refrigerating Specialties division. Defective products, or parts thereof,
returned to the factory with transportation charges prepaid and found to
The molded Class “B” coil is available from stock with most standard
be defective by factory inspection will be replaced or repaired at
voltages. However, coils are available for other voltages and frequencies.
Refrigerating Specialties option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory. Warranty
Coils are also available as transformer type with a 6 volt secondary winding
does not cover products which have been altered or repaired in the field;
for use with the Refrigerating Specialties Division Pilot Light Assembly
damaged in transit, or have suffered accidents, misuse, or abuse. Products
(see current copy of Bulletin 60-10, “Pilot Light Assembly and Solenoid
disabled by dirt, or other foreign substances will not be considered
Transformer Coil”).
defective.
The solenoid coil must be connected to electrical lines with volts and
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE CONSTITUTES THE
Hertz same as stamped on coil. The supply circuits must be properly sized
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO REFRIGERATING SPECIALTIES
to give adequate voltage at the coil leads even when other electrical
PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS
equipment is operating. The coil is designed to operate with line voltage
OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
from 85% to 110% of rated coil voltage. Operating with a line voltage
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No
above or below these limits may result in coil burnout. Also, operating with
employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties
line voltage below the limit will definitely result in lowering the valve opening
on behalf of Refrigerating Specialties, nor to assume, for Refrigerating
pressure differential. Power consumption during normal operation will be
Specialties, any other liability in connection with any of its products.
33 watts or less.
Inrush and running current is listed below: Safe Operation (see also Bulletin RSBCV)
Inrush Running Fuse People doing any work on a refrigeration system must be qualified and
Standard Coil Current Size completely familiar with the system and the Refrigerating Specialties
Volts/Hertz (Amps) (Amps) (Amps) Division valves involved, or all other precautions will be meaningless. This
120/60 (Blue leads) 1.18 0.46 1 includes reading and understanding pertinent Refrigerating Specialties
208/60 (Blue & Red leads) 0.63 0.26 1 Division product Bulletins, and Safety Bulletin RSBCV prior to installation
240/60 (Red leads) 0.60 0.23 1 or servicing work. Where cold refrigerant liquid lines are used, it is
440/60 (Yellow & Red leads) 0.39 0.13 1 necessary that certain precautions be taken to avoid damage which
115/50 (Yellow & Blue leads) 1.22 0.21 1 could result from liquid expansion. Temperature increase in a piping
230/50 (Yellow leads) 0.65 0.26 1 section full of solid liquid will cause high pressure due to the expanding
Other (Contact Factory) liquid which can possibly rupture a gasket, pipe or valve. All hand valves
On transformer coil the 6 volt leads are always black. isolating such sections should be marked, warning against accidental
closing, and must not be closed until the liquid is removed. Check valves
Service Pointers must never be installed upstream of solenoid valves, or regulators with
The S7A Solenoid Valve and Strainer are easily removable for cleaning or electric shut-off, nor should hand valves upstream of solenoid valves or
repairing. To remove valve and strainer, first manually open the valve and downstream of check valves be closed until the liquid has been removed.
pump out the refrigerant in the section of the line sealed off. Then unscrew It is advisable to properly install relief devices in any section where liquid
the flange bolts and spread the flanges slightly apart. expansion could take place.

1. Failure to Open: (a) Coil is of incorrectly high voltage. See “Electrical.” Avoid all piping or control arrangements which might produce thermal or
Check voltage printed on the coil. (b) Line voltage is abnormally low. See pressure shock.
“Electrical.” Check line voltage at coil leads with a voltmeter. (c) Failure to
For the protection of people and products, all refrigerant must be removed
electrically energize. Check control circuit. (d) Pressure difference across
from the section to be worked on before a valve, strainer, or other device
valve is too high. The S7A will open against a maximum pressure difference
is opened or removed.
across the valve of 21 bar (300 psig). (e) Solenoid Coil is burned out. See
“Electrical,” and replace with proper coil. (f) Plug Plunger Assembly is Flanges with ODS connections are not suitable for ammonia service.

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