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Bulletin V-BBV-2
Series BBV-2 5-Valve Block and Bleed Manifold
Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

BBV-21

INSTRUMENT
BBV-21F

EQUALIZE

VENT VENT
ISOLATE

BBV-22
PROCESS PROCESS

FLOW DIAGRAM

BBV-22F

BBV-23F

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Series BBV-2 Block and Bleed Manifold is ideal for use over a broad range of in- SPECIFICATIONS
dustrial applications including oil refineries, nuclear power stations, petrochemical Service: Compatible liquids, gases, or steam.
processing, and more. The Series BBV-2 body is forged from 316 stainless steel bar End Connections:
stock and designed to withstand repeated open and close operations. Suited to Process connection: 1/2˝ female NPT; Flange: DIN 19213 flange;
control oil, water, toxic fluids, chemicals, air, and steam; the 5-valve block and bleed Instrument connection: No flange: 1/2˝ female NPT; Flange: 1/2˝ DIN 19213
manifold has (2) isolate, (1) equalizing, and (2) vent valves. Each valve stem is pre- flange;
cision machined with hard seats to reduce operating torque. Vent/test: 1/4˝ female NPT.
Flanged models are designed to mount to an industrial differential pressure trans- Wetted Materials: Body, stem, valve assembly: 316 SS; Stem packing: PTFE.
mitter. The BBV-21F and BBV-22F come with four 7/16-20 UNF mounting bolts and Pressure Limit: 6000 psi (400 bar).
two PTFE gaskets. The BBV-23F comes with eight 7/16-20 UNF mounting bolts and Temperature Limit: 464°F (240°C).
two PTFE gaskets. Other Materials: Handle: 304 SS.

INSTALLATION
Refer to the drawing shown above. The connections to the device must be made MAINTENANCE
accordingly. The BBV-2 5-Valve Block and Bleed Manifold can be mounted in any After final installation of the block valve, some routine maintenance is required. The
position. The BBV-2 is fitted with color-coded caps for valve identification: Model BBV-2 is not field repairable, with the exception of previously stated mainte-
nance, and should be returned if repair is needed (field repair should not be at-
ISOLATE (Blue) tempted and may void the warranty). Be sure to include a brief description of the
EQUALIZE (Green) problem plus any relevant application notes. Contact Customer Service to receive
VENT/TEST (Red) a return goods authorization (R.G.A.) number before shipping.
CAUTION
1. Do not remove the instrument from BBV-2 Block and Bleed Manifold when the
system is under pressure.
2. Do not remove the safety pin provided on the body.
3. Do not use the BBV-2 Block and Bleed Manifold above the recommended
working pressure and temperature in the specifications.

Make sure that the threaded joints are tight. Open the vent valve by moving the han-
dle in the counterclockwise direction, close the isolation valve by moving the han-
dle in the clockwise direction and remove the vent plug to drain out the fluid. To
isolate the system, close the vent valve by moving the handle in the clockwise di-
rection and open the isolation valve by moving the handle in the counterclockwise
direction.

DIMENSIONS BBV-21

1/2˝ NPT[F]
2.126˝ PROCESS CONNECTON
[54.00]

.984˝ [25.00]

EQUALIZE
3.307˝
[84.00]
1.575˝
[40.00]
.827˝ [21.00]

VENT VENT
1.260˝ [32.00]
1/2˝ NPT[F]
INSTRUMENT
CONNECTION

ISOLATE
.984˝
[25.00] .984˝
[25.00]

1.260˝ [32.00]
2 X Ø.276˝
4.724˝ [120.00]

2 X 1/4˝ NPT 3.543˝ [90.00]

VENT PLUG 4.724˝ [120.00]
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BBV-21F

2.126˝ 1/2˝ NPT [F] INSTRUMENT CONNECTION

[54.00]

EQUALIZE .945˝ [24.00]

3.937˝
[100.00]
2.362˝
1.811˝ [60.00]
1.102˝ .787˝ [20.00] [46.00]
[28.00] .394˝ [10.00]
VENT
VENT
4.724˝ [120.00]
2.362˝
[60.00]

ISOLATE
.984˝ [25.00] 2 X Ø.276˝

CONNECTION
.984˝ [25.00] 4 X Ø.472˝ DIN. 19 213

2.362˝ 1.626˝
[60.00] [41.30]

2X 1/4˝ NPT VENT PLUGS 2.126˝

3.780˝ [54.00]
[96.00] 4.724˝ [120.00]

BBV-22

.788˝ [20.01]
EQUALIZE
.512˝ [13.00]
2 X 1/4˝ NPT 2 X Ø.256˝
VENT PLUGS
ISOLATE
VENT VENT
.984˝ [25.00]
1.181˝ [30.00]
2.992˝
[76.00]

1.220˝ [31.00]
ISOLATE
2.126˝ 1.260˝ [32.00]
[54.00] 2 X 1/2˝ NPT
PROCESS CONNECTION
3.937˝ [100.00]

BBV-22F

EQUALIZE INST. CONNECTION

DIN 19213
1/2˝ NPT
PROCESS 5.246˝ [133.24]
VENT VENT CONNECTION 2.770˝
[70.37]

ISOLATE ISOLATE 2XØ.268˝

MOUNTING HOLES
6.545˝
[166.24] 2.507˝ 3.427˝
1.719˝ [43.67] [63.68] [87.05]

1/4˝ NPT [F]

4X Ø.472˝ INSTRUMENT VENT PORTS-PLUGGED
MOUNTING HOLES
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BBV-23F

4 x Ø.4724
[Ø12.00 MM]
1.626±.008 [41.3±0.2]
1.626±.008 [41.3±0.2]

2.362 2.362
[60.0] [60.0]

2.126±.004 [54.0±0.1]
2.126±.004
[54.0±0.1]
3.740 [95.0] 3.740 [95.0]

3.740 [95.0]
MAX. OPEN
4.488 [114]
2.126±.004 MAX. OPEN
[54.0±0.1] 3.307 [84]
.630
[16.0]

1.378 [35.0]

3.740
[95.0]

EQUALIZE .709 [18.0]

MAX. OPEN 9.252 [235] 2.362 [60.0]

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