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G4430 Tempering System for Emergency Fixtures, Recirculating, Dual Water Tank with Booster Pump

G4430 Tempering System for Emergency Fixtures, Recirculating, Dual Water Tank with Booster Pump

G4430 Tempering System, Recirculating, Dual Water Tank with Booster Pump

Application: Turnkey, skid-mounted tempering and recirculation system supplies tepid water to multiple looped emergency showers/safety stations in areas where hot water supply is not readily available, emergency fixtures may be spaced far apart, and incoming water pressure may be insufficient to adequately support proper fixture function.

Recirculation system continuously circulates tepid water for immediate use even at fixture furthest from water heater. Upon fixture activation, tempering system blends hot and cold water to resupply system loop with tepid water. Note: Supports multiple activated showers at any given time in a looped system with low incoming water pressure.

Control Panel: UL listed, factory pre-wired electrical panel with single point connection and fused disconnect for electrical components. Includes recirculation heater,

recirculation pump, and booster pump status indicator lights. Panel also includes recirculation system and booster pump power switches.

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): Adjustable speed drive controls system pressure by adjusting pump speed to compensate for outlet pressure fluctuations. VFD maintains optimal system pressure during equipment activation and deactivation, thereby reducing the risk of water hammers and prolonging the life of critical system components.

Booster Pump: Custom sized Bell & Gossett factory installed pump boosts incoming water pressure to psi required for proper emergency fixture operation. Reverse acting pressure switch shuts down pump on head loss. Included in-line pressure gauge displays system pressure.

Water Heater: Two (2) 119 gallon tanks, each with factory installed 9 kW heater set to 160°F (71°C). Tanks include vacuum breaker, air eliminator valve, and temperature and pressure relief valve. System recovery time is 3-1/2 hours with an incoming water temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Expansion Tank: 10.3 gallon tank for pressure relief due to thermal expansion within the tempering skid.

Thermostatic Mixing Valve: High capacity thermostatic mixing valve for emergency eyewash and shower units. Valve has a flow rate of 3-83 GPM. Bimetallic thermostat preset to 85°F (29°C) with high temperature limit stop set to 90°F (32°C). Valve includes thermometers on inlets and outlet to monitor water temperatures. In the event of hot water supply failure, internal bypass allows valve to deliver cold water. In the event of cold water supply failure, valve will close and not deliver water.

Recirculation Pump: Custom sized factory installed recirculation pump with reverse acting pressure switch to shut down pump on pressure loss.

Recirculation UV Light: In-line ultraviolet water purifier eliminates unwanted bacteria from tepid recirculation system.

Recirculation Heater: In-line heater maintains tepid water in recirculation line. Heater thermostat is preset to 85°F (29°C). Included external, redundant temperature switch deactivates heater if outlet temperature exceeds 95°F (34°C).

Recirculation Inlet: 1-1/2” solder cup dielectric union connection.

Recirculation Outlet: 1-1/2” solder cup dielectric union connection.

Cold Water Supply: 1-1/2” solder cup dielectric union connection.

Pipe and Fittings: IPS schedule 40 galvanized pipe and fittings with brass ball valves, brass check valves, and strainers.

Quality Assurance: Water heater, mixing valve system, and recirculation system (including all electrical controls) are thoroughly tested prior to shipment. Some assembly required in field.

Other Models Available:

G4110 - Tempering System, Recirculating, Single Water Tank

G4130 - Tempering System, Recirculating, Single Water Tank with Booster Pump

G4410 - Tempering System, Recirculating, Dual Water Tank

Customized solutions for each project available. Contact your Guardian Regional to learn more about our custom solutions for your project.

Specification
  • System Variables

    Minimum 30 psi dynamic pressure is required at the furthest/ highest safety station. To meet minimum pressure requirement, the following system pressure losses must be calculated and taken into account:

    Pressure Losses Must Be Calculated Due To:

    » Elevation. Calculated by the vertical distance from incoming water pipe on tempering skid to highest shower head outlet (2.31 ft = -1 psi).

    » Friction. Calculation is dependent on pipe size, material, length, and number of turns in the supply line.

    » Tempering Skid. 46 GPM system flow rate results in 32 psi loss

    Keys to Appropriate Loop Sizing

    Effective loop sizing must take into account the following:

    » Supply piping must be selected based on friction loss at the highest flow rate.

    » Vertical rise of supply piping should be kept to a minimum to reduce the pressure loss due to elevation.

    » Number of turns in the loop should be minimized.

    » Return pipe size should be selected based on friction loss at a recirculating flow rate of 10 GPM.

    » Loop should be insulated to reduce heat loss through piping.

    Insufficient Water Pressure

    A booster pump is required in situations where there is insufficient incoming water pressure to adequately supply the loop. The in-line booster pump will increase water pressure to psi required for proper emergency equipment operation. Booster pump motor sizes range from 1/2HP - 5 HP and operate with a Variable Frequency Drive.

Technical specification
  • Unique ref.g4430-tempering-system-for-emergency-fixtures-recirculating-dual-water-tank-with-booster-pump
  • Product familyPlumbing
  • Product groupMixing Valves for Liquid Services
  • TypeAssembly (multiple objects)
  • Date of publishing2023-11-03
  • Edition number1
Related
  • Designed inUnited States
  • Manufactured inUnited States
Classification
  • BIMobject CategoryConstruction Materials - Other

Region availability

North America
United States