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Schematic commercial system details

Flamco
Flexvent Super automatic air vent LTHW sealed system Flamco UK Limited

High/low pressure
P.O. Box 9
Washway Lane
Flexcon
cut out switches

Pumps
Prescor safety valves
Flexvent Super automatic air vents
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 6FE
standard expansion vessels
Flamcovent de-aerator
Tel: 01744 744 744
Fax: 01744 744 700
and sealed system equipment
F F for commercial heating and
DC

DC
Water supply
Boiler
Boiler

Uni-Fil

F = Funnel
LSV LSV
filling loop
air conditioning systems
LSV = Lockshield valve Flexfiller pressurisation unit
DC = Drain cock
(Connecting Group) Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)

REG

RM
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ACCREDITATION

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ST

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OF CERTIFICATION
ERED BODIES

BS EN ISO 9001
Certificate No: FM 34109
Flexvent Super automatic air vent MTHW sealed system

High/low pressure
Prescor safety valves cut out switches
Pumps Flexvent Super automatic air vents

Flamcovent de-aerator
Water
F F
DC

DC

supply
Boiler
Boiler

Uni-Fil
filling loop

F = Funnel LSV LSV LSV

LSV = Lockshield valve Flexfiller pressurisation unit
DC = Drain cock Flexcon VSV intermediate vessel
(Connecting Group) Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)

Flexvent Super automatic air vent The diagrams illustrated are

Chilled water sealed system
Flexvent Super
automatic air vent High/low pressure
cut out switches
To system controls
schematic only and do not
F = Funnel constitute system design.
LSV = Lockshield valve
DC = Drain cock
(Connecting Group)

Prescor safety valve

Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)
Flamcovent de-aerator
Water supply
Regulations and Standards
F DC
Chiller Uni-Fil filling loop covering Sealed System
LSV Flexfiller pressurisation unit Equipment:
Pump
BS. 4814 Expansion Vessel.
BS. 7074 Code of Practice.
BS. 6644 Installation of Gas
Fired Boilers 6Kw to 2Mw.
F = Funnel Flexvent Super Condenser water sealed system HSE-PM5 Guidance Document.
LSV = Lockshield valve automatic air vent
DC = Drain cock To system controls Water Bye-Laws.
(Connecting Group) *HSE Pressure Systems and
Transportable Gas Container
Prescor safety valve Cooling tower High/low pressure cut out switches Regulations.
Flamcovent
Water supply *Flexcon expansion vessels
de-aerator
Condenser
F DC Uni-Fil filling loop do not require any routine
LSV Flexfiller pressurisation unit inspection or checking under
Pump the written scheme of
Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)
examination.

Flamco UK Limited reserve the right

to alter specification and design Flamco
without prior notice.

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Introduction
Under the universally known and respected name of Flexcon, Flamco have the largest
Flamco Flamco Basic calculation
range of kitemarked vessels and are the only commercial vessels issued with a
Certificate of Test by BSI. System Water Content x Coefficient of Expansion
Many years of research and development, coupled with over twenty five years of Vessel Size =
experience in the UK, have produced expansion vessels of the highest quality to give Expansion Vessel Efficiency
a long and trouble free life. In addition to the standard range, vessels are available up
to 12,500 litre capacity.
To complement Flexcon expansion vessels, Flamco offer a full range of sealed system
accessories, Europes largest range of air separation and dirt removal equipment and
the most extensive and flexible range of packaged sealed system units - all from one Expansion vessel efficiency (VE)
manufacturer. Coefficient of Expansion Max. Pressure - Min. Pressure
Specifying and using Flexcon equipment ensures peace of mind knowing that you (water with no additives) VE =
comply with all regulations and have a direct link with the manufacturer. Max. Pressure

Advantages
Flexibility of system design.
Most design arrangements can be
used unlike open systems which
impose restrictions.
Architectural freedom.
No special tank room and no special
load bearing structures associated
with open systems.
Expansion coefficient
0.06
0.05
Operation 0.04 * Please note units must be in absolute
0.03 units (gauge pressure + 1 bar).
Before filling the installation 0.02 Maximum pressure = Maximum working
The diaphragm is pushed up against the 0.01 pressure at the expansion vessel.
vessel wall by the factory pre-set initial 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110120
Minimim pressure = expansion vessel
gas charge. The gas charge supports the O
Centigrade gas charge (normally dependent on the
pressure exerted by the static height of system static height).
water above the vessel which is normally
0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 bar. *Please note the expansion vessel efficiency must not exceed the maximum
stated by Flamco UK Ltd. Sizing charts have taken this into consideration.

Cost saving. TEMP

FLEXCON

Installation time is reduced

considerably and equipment is less Example (Basic Sizing)
expensive in most cases compared
with open systems. PRESSURE
Water content = 1000 litres. Static height = 10 metres.

FLEXCON
System
Longer, more efficient system life. Temperature = 82OC. Maximum working pressure = 3 bar.
Resulting from the virtual elimination On filling
of corrosion, and the unique rolling Expansion vessel sizing (Gas charge 1 bar).
When the system is filled there will be a
action of the Flexcon diaphragm*. small amount of water in the Flexcon 4-2
vessel. VE = = 0.5 Coefficient of expansion = 0.03
4
Energy saving.
Under normal operating conditions a 1000 x 0.03
Expansion vessel size = = 60 litres. (Use the nearest higher
Flexcon sealed system does not use
0.5 size. e.g. Flexcon 80/1).
any energy. TEMP
FLEXCON

Elevated temperatures.
Elevated temperatures may be used
with Flexcon sealed PRESSURE
systems. FLEXCON Heating and air conditioning systems -
Flexcon standard expansion vessels.
No freezing. At operating temperature Sizing to B.S. 7074 (Heating and Air Conditioning Systems up to 5 bar).
Equipment is normally in a frost free The total system water expansion is Use the following criteria for calculations:
area. taken up within the vessel. The pressure
has risen and the diaphragm is virtually System Water from Water content = system water content + 10%.
Localised boiling. static with equal pressure on either side. connection heating system Coefficient of expansion = use system highest temperature (not mean temp).
This is overcome by the system Maximum pressure = safety valve setting - 0.3 bar. (e.g. for 3 bar safety valve
operating pressure. maximum pressure = 2.7 bar).
Minimum pressure = expansion vessel gas charge + 0.3 bar. (0.7 bar minimum).
No pumping over. TEMP
This cannot happen with a Flexcon FLEXCON
(Note when sizing for chilled water systems use the ambient temperature as the
sealed system. maximum and double the expansion coefficient if anti-freeze is used - it is
assumed that a pressurisation unit is being used).
Maintenance free.
PRESSURE
Flexcon equipment does not require FLEXCON
Systems above 5 bar. The maximum pressure = safety valve setting - 15%.
any routine maintenance or on site
adjustment. Systems operating at above 100OC. (Medium Temperature Systems).
Gas Flexible rubber
charge diaphragm The minimum pressure = static height + anti flash margin. (Static height is
the vertical height above expansion vessel). (Anti-flash margin of 11OC is
* The unique Flexcon design recommended in the standard). A Flexcon VSV intermediate vessel may be
ensures that the diaphragm is not required. Contact Flamco UK Ltd for details.
stretched but will roll along its sides,
making it extremely durable to give
a longer life.

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Sizing table for heating and air conditioning systems
Calculations based on B.S. 7074:1990 Code of Practice.
Flamco Flamco Specification
Steel construction: To B.S. 4814:1990.
Please note that multiple vessels may be used.
Larger vessels and higher pressures are available from the Flexcon M, M-P and Sizes 2 - 110 litre: Deep drawn with separate clench joint as defined in
MK range. B.S. 4814:1990.

Sizes 140 - 1000 litre: All welded

(up to) above expansion vessel

(up to) above expansion vessel
Maximum working pressure

Maximum working pressure

Chilled water with anti-freeze

Chilled water with anti-freeze

Condenser water up to 45OC

Condenser water up to 45OC

Diaphragm: Flexible rubber with rolling action.
System water content

System water content

System static height
System static height
at expansion vessel -

at expansion vessel -
Maximum vessel 70OC. (Suitable for systems up to 90OC flow
safety valve setting

safety valve setting

Total boiler rating

Total boiler rating

temperature: temperature and may be used with an intermediate vessel
Water Content

Water Content
expansion vessel
Flexcon standard
for higher system temperatures).

expansion vessel
Flexcon standard
Maximum working pressure: See table below.

B RITIS
TO H
Certification

ST
PROVE
Heating Air cond Heating Air cond

ANDARD
82OC/71OC -itioning 82OC/71OC -itioning Flexcon expansion vessels up to and including 110 litre are kitemarked and approved

AP
Bar Metres Litres Kw Litres Type Bar Metres Litres Kw Litres Type by BSI. Expansion vessels up to and including 600 litre (except 300 litre) issued with a
BS. 4814:1990
3 5 32 3 98 2/05 4 10 2117 176 6499 140/1
LICENCE NO: KM.27146 Certificate of Test by BSI.
64 5 197 4/05 3204 252 9284 200/1
128 11 393 8/05 4536 378 13926 300/1
192 16 590 12/05 6426 536 19729 425/1
288 24 885 18/05 9073 756 27853 600/1 Standard Capacity Max Gas charge (bar) System Dimensions Weight Order code
400 33 1229 25/05 range (litres) working connec in mm. (Kg) Quote gas
Standard Other
560 47 1720 35/05 15 1676 140 5145 140/1.5 pressure -tion charge when
800 67 2457 50/05 2394 200 7350 200/1.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 A B ordering
1281 107 3931 80/05 3591 299 11025 300/1.5
(bar) BSP (M)
1761 147 5405 110/05 5088 424 15619 425/1.5
2241 187 6880 140/05 7183 599 22050 600/1.5 Flexcon 2 3 3/4" 194 152 1.3 FCST 002
3201 267 9828 200/05 9576 798 29400 800/1.5
A Flexcon 4 3 3/4" 194 257 1.8 FCST 004
4802 400 14742 300/05
6803 567 20885 425/05 20 1235 103 3791 140/2 B Flexcon 8 3 3/4" 245 285 2.7 FCST 008
9604 800 29484 600/05 1764 147 5416 200/2 Flexcon 12 3 3/4" 245 381 3.0 FCST 012
2646 221 8124 300/2
10 134 11 413 12/1 3749 312 11509 425/2
Flexcon 18 3 3/4" 286 419 4.1 FCST 018
202 17 619 18/1 5292 441 16248 600/2 Flexcon 25 3 3/4" 327 419 4.5 FCST 025
280 23 860 25/1 7056 588 21663 800/2
392 33 1204 35/1 8821 735 27079 1000/2
560 47 1720 50/1 B
Flexcon 35 3 3/4" 397 408 6.5 FCST 035
896 75 2752 80/1 25 794 66 2437 140/2.5 Flexcon 50 3 3/4" 397 551 14.1 FCST 050
1233 103 3784 110/1 1134 95 3482 200/2.5 A
1569 131 4816 140/1 1701 142 5222 300/2.5 Flexcon 80 3 1" 519 528 20.2 FCST 080
2241 187 6880 200/1 2410 201 7398 425/2.5 Flexcon 110 3 1" 484 784 38.5 FCST 110
3361 280 10319 300/1 3402 284 10445 600/2.5
4762 397 14619 425/1 4536 378 13926 800/2.5
6723 560 20639 600/1 5670 473 17408 1000/2.5 Flexcon 140 5 1" 484 950 44.6 FCST 140
A
8964 747 27518 800/1
5 15 3013 251 9250 200/1.5 Flexcon 200 5 1" 600 960 41.6 FCST 200
15 252 21 774 35/1.5 4520 377 13876 300/1.5 Flexcon 300 5 1" 600 1330 56.9 FCST 300
360 30 1106 50/1.5 6403 534 19657 425/1.5
576 48 1769 80/1.5 9039 753 27751 600/1.5
B Flexcon 425 5 1" 790 1180 76.4 FCST 425
792 66 2432 110/1.5 Flexcon 600 5 1" 790 1510 92.9 FCST 600
1008 84 3096 140/1.5 20 2494 208 7656 200/2 5 1" 790 1890 136.9 FCST 800
Flexcon 800
1441 120 4423 200/1.5 3740 312 11483 300/2
2161 180 6634 300/1.5 5299 442 16268 425/2 Flexcon 1000 5 1" 790 2270 145.9 FCST 1000
3061 255 9398 425/1.5 7481 623 22967 600/2
4322 360 13268 600/1.5 9975 831 30622 800/2
5762 480 17690 800/1.5 Optional Flexcon 110 8 1" 484 784 38.5 FCST 110
7203 600 22113 1000/1.5 25 1974 165 6061 200/2.5 Range Flexcon 140 8 1" 484 950 44.6 FCST 140
2961 247 9091 300/2.5
20 448 37 1376 140/2 4195 350 12879 425/2.5 A Flexcon 200 8 1" 600 960 49.3 FCST 200
640 53 1966 200/2 5922 494 18182 600/2.5 Flexcon 300 8 1" 600 1330 73.7 FCST 300
960 80 2948 300/2 7897 658 24242 800/2.5
Flexcon 425 8 1" 790 1180 105.5 FCST 425
1361 113 4177 425/2 9871 823 30303 1000/2.5
1921 160 5897 600/2 B Flexcon 600 8 1" 790 1510 132.0 FCST 600
2561 213 7862 800/2 30 1455 121 4466 200/3
Flexcon 800 8 1" 790 1890 181.8 FCST 800
3201 267 9828 1000/2 2182 182 6699 300/3
3091 258 9490 425/3 Flexcon 1000 8 1" 790 2270 212.0 FCST 1000
4364 364 13397 600/3
5819 485 17863 800/3
7273 606 22329 1000/3

Gas charge must be stated on order. e.g. Flexcon 25/05 = 25 litre vessel with
0.5 bar gas charge.
Gas charge determines the maximum working pressure.
Other gas charges supplied to suit.

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 your flexible choice in sealed system equipment
1000 1000
MICROPROCES-
800
NEW
800
SOR
Standard expansion vessel in litres

Standard expansion vessel in litres

600 CONTROL F L E X- 600

425 MICROPROCES- MICROPROCES- NEW FILLER 425

300 SOR SOR MICROPROCES- 300

CONTROL NOW CONTROL NOW SOR
200 200

140 POWER
140
FAULT SYSTEM OK
ON / OFF

110 MUTE/
RESET
1

0
2
3

4
110
Flexconpak
FLEXCON
Flamco Flamco
FLEXFILLER mini

Flamco
Basepak Flamco Flexfiller micro
80 Flamco
Flexfiller 80

50 50

35 35

25 Flamco
Presspak
fla
BRE
mc
25
Flexfiller
FCO
Flamco
o

BASEPAK

18 Flexfiller
1
2
3
18
0 4

12 12
Flexfill
er CN

8 8

4 4

2 2

0 0

FLEXCONPAK cabinet housed BASEPAK baseplate mounted PRESSPAK packaged sets of FLEXFILLER MICRO FLEXFILLER FLEXFILLER CN VESSELPAK FLEXCON standard range of expansion vessels
packaged sealed system units packaged sealed system units sealed system equipment pressurisation units pressurisation pressurisation units domestic sealed For domestic central heating systems and commercial heating and
Enclosed units with a space saving These units are complete with Flexcon A sealed system package which A programmable micro- units Enclosed type unit for system sets air conditioning systems.The standard range is available from 2 litre
design to enhance the system with expansion vessel and totally enclosed consists of a Flexcon expansion processor is used to give a Compact, totally use with Flexcon A complete set of approved to 1000 litre with expansion vessels up to and including 110 litre
added security. The Flexcon expansion pressurisation unit all baseplate vessel, a Presspak pressurisation unit high degree of control and enclosed units for expansion vessels to equipment to provide a kitemarked and approved by BSI. Larger vessels issued with a
vessel, pressurisation unit and controls mounted. Standard sizes from 25 litre and a connecting hose kit. Standard BMS compatibility. sealed systems. The provide a minimum compact assembly of all the Certificate of Test by BSI.
are enclosed in a robust steel cabinet to 2 x 1000 litre. sizes from 35 litre to 2 x 1000 litre with System status is indicated unique design allows system pressure necessary components for a Additionally, type 'M' vessels are available from 80 litre to 12,500
with display panel. No on site assembly A comprehensive range of options are multiple expansion vessels if required. on the LCD read out and complete removal of requirement. domestic sealed system. litre, type M-P vessels from 200 litre to 5200 litre and type 'MK'
is required. Standard sizes from 25 litre available. A range of options are available. together with many other the pump assembly for Available with a choice CUBEXPAK automatic compressor vessels from 400 litre to 3500 litre.
to 600 litre with add on modules of 425 features make this the ease of service. Choice of options to provide an To complement this range a comprehensive choice of
An economical alternative to
litre and 600 litre. most advanced Flexfiller of options to suit economical alternative accessories, air separation and dirt removal equipment is
Vesselpaks.
A comprehensive range of options are pressurisation unit. specific requirements. with no sacrifice in available.
Standard sizes of both from
available. quality. 4 litre to 25 litre.

ACCESSORIES (For specification please refer to 'Price List & Specification Guide').
Prescor safety valves. Prescor 'S' safety valves. Safety valve funnel. Flexcon pressure Flexcon thermo/ Uni-Fil filling Connecting groups. System high Switchpak pressure Flamco venting and dirt
Specially designed for sealed Designed for larger installations with For fitting to the outlet of gauge. pressure gauge. loops. A convenient drain and low switch assembly. removal equipment.
systems with non-stick seating. a special seating to ensure high the safety valves to give 63mm and 80mm 80mm gauge diameter. A complete set of cock and lockshield pressure A set of three Flexvent and Flexvent
Pre-set, non-adjustable with discharge capacity. Non-stick a safe atmospheric break gauge diameters. 0 to 4 bar and 0OC to fittings to meet valve connecting switches. components to Super automatic air vents.
diaphragm seal and quick release seating, diaphragm seal and quick when piping away the 0 to 4 bar range. 120OC. Same features Water Bye-Laws components to the Safety devices provide a convenient Flexair centrifugal action
knob. Maximum operating release lever. Maximum operating discharge.The funnel In addition to the as the standard for filling systems system. Available for wiring into assembly for sealed air separators.
temperature 140OC. temperature 140OC. swivels for easy fitting. pressure indication, pressure gauge plus the directly from the with or without the system system controls: Flamcovent micro-bubble
all gauges have an convenience of mains. Available pressure gauge. controls. Use High pressure cut air separators.
Type Kw at Setting Inlet Outlet Type Kw at Setting Inlet Outlet Type Inlet Outlet adjustable red for manual or System connection one switch for out switch, low Flamcovent Clean air
temperature indication.
3 bar bar BSP(F) BSP(F) 3 bar bar BSP(F) BSP(F) BSP(M) BSP(F) pointer with a green automatic filling. 1/2" BSP(M). each operation. pressure cut out separators with dirt
Incorporates self sealing
1/2 125 3 1/2" 1/2" 1.1/4 700 3,4 or 5 1.1/4" 1.1/2" 1/2 1/2" 1/2" segment to give the pocket to enable System connection switch and switch chamber.
correct working removal without 15mm/1/2" BSP. assembly manifold. Flexcon type A-S dirt
3/4 215 3 3/4" 3/4" 1.1/2 920 3,4 or 5 1.1/2" 2" 1/2 x 3/4 1/2" 3/4" range. interceptors.
draining down. 2
1 3

1 375 3 1" 1.1/4" 2 1350 3,4 or 5 2" 2.1/2" 3/4 3/4" 1" System connection System connection 1/2"
0 bar
4
63mm-1/4" BSP(M). BSP(M). FLEXCON

1.1/4 640 3 1.1/4" 1.1/2" *Larger sizes are available.

80mm-1/2" BSP(M).
60
2 40 80
FLEXCON
1 3 20 100

0 O
C 120

0 bar
4 0 4
Flamcovent
1 2 3
FLEXCON

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Sizing table for heating and air conditioning systems
Calculations based on B.S. 7074:1990 Code of Practice.
Flamco Flamco Specification
Steel construction: To B.S. 4814:1990.
Please note that multiple vessels may be used.
Larger vessels and higher pressures are available from the Flexcon M, M-P and Sizes 2 - 110 litre: Deep drawn with separate clench joint as defined in
MK range. B.S. 4814:1990.

Sizes 140 - 1000 litre: All welded

(up to) above expansion vessel

(up to) above expansion vessel
Maximum working pressure

Maximum working pressure

Chilled water with anti-freeze

Chilled water with anti-freeze

Condenser water up to 45OC

Condenser water up to 45OC

Diaphragm: Flexible rubber with rolling action.
System water content

System water content

System static height
System static height
at expansion vessel -

at expansion vessel -
Maximum vessel 70OC. (Suitable for systems up to 90OC flow
safety valve setting

safety valve setting

Total boiler rating

Total boiler rating

temperature: temperature and may be used with an intermediate vessel
Water Content

Water Content
expansion vessel
Flexcon standard
for higher system temperatures).

expansion vessel
Flexcon standard
Maximum working pressure: See table below.

B RITIS
TO H
Certification

ST
PROVE
Heating Air cond Heating Air cond

ANDARD
82OC/71OC -itioning 82OC/71OC -itioning Flexcon expansion vessels up to and including 110 litre are kitemarked and approved

AP
Bar Metres Litres Kw Litres Type Bar Metres Litres Kw Litres Type by BSI. Expansion vessels up to and including 600 litre (except 300 litre) issued with a
BS. 4814:1990
3 5 32 3 98 2/05 4 10 2117 176 6499 140/1
LICENCE NO: KM.27146 Certificate of Test by BSI.
64 5 197 4/05 3204 252 9284 200/1
128 11 393 8/05 4536 378 13926 300/1
192 16 590 12/05 6426 536 19729 425/1
288 24 885 18/05 9073 756 27853 600/1 Standard Capacity Max Gas charge (bar) System Dimensions Weight Order code
400 33 1229 25/05 range (litres) working connec in mm. (Kg) Quote gas
Standard Other
560 47 1720 35/05 15 1676 140 5145 140/1.5 pressure -tion charge when
800 67 2457 50/05 2394 200 7350 200/1.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 A B ordering
1281 107 3931 80/05 3591 299 11025 300/1.5
(bar) BSP (M)
1761 147 5405 110/05 5088 424 15619 425/1.5
2241 187 6880 140/05 7183 599 22050 600/1.5 Flexcon 2 3 3/4" 194 152 1.3 FCST 002
3201 267 9828 200/05 9576 798 29400 800/1.5
A Flexcon 4 3 3/4" 194 257 1.8 FCST 004
4802 400 14742 300/05
6803 567 20885 425/05 20 1235 103 3791 140/2 B Flexcon 8 3 3/4" 245 285 2.7 FCST 008
9604 800 29484 600/05 1764 147 5416 200/2 Flexcon 12 3 3/4" 245 381 3.0 FCST 012
2646 221 8124 300/2
10 134 11 413 12/1 3749 312 11509 425/2
Flexcon 18 3 3/4" 286 419 4.1 FCST 018
202 17 619 18/1 5292 441 16248 600/2 Flexcon 25 3 3/4" 327 419 4.5 FCST 025
280 23 860 25/1 7056 588 21663 800/2
392 33 1204 35/1 8821 735 27079 1000/2
560 47 1720 50/1 B
Flexcon 35 3 3/4" 397 408 6.5 FCST 035
896 75 2752 80/1 25 794 66 2437 140/2.5 Flexcon 50 3 3/4" 397 551 14.1 FCST 050
1233 103 3784 110/1 1134 95 3482 200/2.5 A
1569 131 4816 140/1 1701 142 5222 300/2.5 Flexcon 80 3 1" 519 528 20.2 FCST 080
2241 187 6880 200/1 2410 201 7398 425/2.5 Flexcon 110 3 1" 484 784 38.5 FCST 110
3361 280 10319 300/1 3402 284 10445 600/2.5
4762 397 14619 425/1 4536 378 13926 800/2.5
6723 560 20639 600/1 5670 473 17408 1000/2.5 Flexcon 140 5 1" 484 950 44.6 FCST 140
A
8964 747 27518 800/1
5 15 3013 251 9250 200/1.5 Flexcon 200 5 1" 600 960 41.6 FCST 200
15 252 21 774 35/1.5 4520 377 13876 300/1.5 Flexcon 300 5 1" 600 1330 56.9 FCST 300
360 30 1106 50/1.5 6403 534 19657 425/1.5
576 48 1769 80/1.5 9039 753 27751 600/1.5
B Flexcon 425 5 1" 790 1180 76.4 FCST 425
792 66 2432 110/1.5 Flexcon 600 5 1" 790 1510 92.9 FCST 600
1008 84 3096 140/1.5 20 2494 208 7656 200/2 5 1" 790 1890 136.9 FCST 800
Flexcon 800
1441 120 4423 200/1.5 3740 312 11483 300/2
2161 180 6634 300/1.5 5299 442 16268 425/2 Flexcon 1000 5 1" 790 2270 145.9 FCST 1000
3061 255 9398 425/1.5 7481 623 22967 600/2
4322 360 13268 600/1.5 9975 831 30622 800/2
5762 480 17690 800/1.5 Optional Flexcon 110 8 1" 484 784 38.5 FCST 110
7203 600 22113 1000/1.5 25 1974 165 6061 200/2.5 Range Flexcon 140 8 1" 484 950 44.6 FCST 140
2961 247 9091 300/2.5
20 448 37 1376 140/2 4195 350 12879 425/2.5 A Flexcon 200 8 1" 600 960 49.3 FCST 200
640 53 1966 200/2 5922 494 18182 600/2.5 Flexcon 300 8 1" 600 1330 73.7 FCST 300
960 80 2948 300/2 7897 658 24242 800/2.5
Flexcon 425 8 1" 790 1180 105.5 FCST 425
1361 113 4177 425/2 9871 823 30303 1000/2.5
1921 160 5897 600/2 B Flexcon 600 8 1" 790 1510 132.0 FCST 600
2561 213 7862 800/2 30 1455 121 4466 200/3
Flexcon 800 8 1" 790 1890 181.8 FCST 800
3201 267 9828 1000/2 2182 182 6699 300/3
3091 258 9490 425/3 Flexcon 1000 8 1" 790 2270 212.0 FCST 1000
4364 364 13397 600/3
5819 485 17863 800/3
7273 606 22329 1000/3

Gas charge must be stated on order. e.g. Flexcon 25/05 = 25 litre vessel with
0.5 bar gas charge.
Gas charge determines the maximum working pressure.
Other gas charges supplied to suit.

6
3
Introduction
Under the universally known and respected name of Flexcon, Flamco have the largest
Flamco Flamco Basic calculation
range of kitemarked vessels and are the only commercial vessels issued with a
Certificate of Test by BSI. System Water Content x Coefficient of Expansion
Many years of research and development, coupled with over twenty five years of Vessel Size =
experience in the UK, have produced expansion vessels of the highest quality to give Expansion Vessel Efficiency
a long and trouble free life. In addition to the standard range, vessels are available up
to 12,500 litre capacity.
To complement Flexcon expansion vessels, Flamco offer a full range of sealed system
accessories, Europes largest range of air separation and dirt removal equipment and
the most extensive and flexible range of packaged sealed system units - all from one Expansion vessel efficiency (VE)
manufacturer. Coefficient of Expansion Max. Pressure - Min. Pressure
Specifying and using Flexcon equipment ensures peace of mind knowing that you (water with no additives) VE =
comply with all regulations and have a direct link with the manufacturer. Max. Pressure

Advantages
Flexibility of system design.
Most design arrangements can be
used unlike open systems which
impose restrictions.
Architectural freedom.
No special tank room and no special
load bearing structures associated
with open systems.
Expansion coefficient
0.06
0.05
Operation 0.04 * Please note units must be in absolute
0.03 units (gauge pressure + 1 bar).
Before filling the installation 0.02 Maximum pressure = Maximum working
The diaphragm is pushed up against the 0.01 pressure at the expansion vessel.
vessel wall by the factory pre-set initial 0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110120
Minimim pressure = expansion vessel
gas charge. The gas charge supports the O
Centigrade gas charge (normally dependent on the
pressure exerted by the static height of system static height).
water above the vessel which is normally
0.5, 1.0 or 1.5 bar. *Please note the expansion vessel efficiency must not exceed the maximum
stated by Flamco UK Ltd. Sizing charts have taken this into consideration.

Cost saving. TEMP

FLEXCON

Installation time is reduced

considerably and equipment is less Example (Basic Sizing)
expensive in most cases compared
with open systems. PRESSURE
Water content = 1000 litres. Static height = 10 metres.

FLEXCON
System
Longer, more efficient system life. Temperature = 82OC. Maximum working pressure = 3 bar.
Resulting from the virtual elimination On filling
of corrosion, and the unique rolling Expansion vessel sizing (Gas charge 1 bar).
When the system is filled there will be a
action of the Flexcon diaphragm*. small amount of water in the Flexcon 4-2
vessel. VE = = 0.5 Coefficient of expansion = 0.03
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Energy saving.
Under normal operating conditions a 1000 x 0.03
Expansion vessel size = = 60 litres. (Use the nearest higher
Flexcon sealed system does not use
0.5 size. e.g. Flexcon 80/1).
any energy. TEMP
FLEXCON

Elevated temperatures.
Elevated temperatures may be used
with Flexcon sealed PRESSURE
systems. FLEXCON Heating and air conditioning systems -
Flexcon standard expansion vessels.
No freezing. At operating temperature Sizing to B.S. 7074 (Heating and Air Conditioning Systems up to 5 bar).
Equipment is normally in a frost free The total system water expansion is Use the following criteria for calculations:
area. taken up within the vessel. The pressure
has risen and the diaphragm is virtually System Water from Water content = system water content + 10%.
Localised boiling. static with equal pressure on either side. connection heating system Coefficient of expansion = use system highest temperature (not mean temp).
This is overcome by the system Maximum pressure = safety valve setting - 0.3 bar. (e.g. for 3 bar safety valve
operating pressure. maximum pressure = 2.7 bar).
Minimum pressure = expansion vessel gas charge + 0.3 bar. (0.7 bar minimum).
No pumping over. TEMP
This cannot happen with a Flexcon FLEXCON
(Note when sizing for chilled water systems use the ambient temperature as the
sealed system. maximum and double the expansion coefficient if anti-freeze is used - it is
assumed that a pressurisation unit is being used).
Maintenance free.
PRESSURE
Flexcon equipment does not require FLEXCON
Systems above 5 bar. The maximum pressure = safety valve setting - 15%.
any routine maintenance or on site
adjustment. Systems operating at above 100OC. (Medium Temperature Systems).
Gas Flexible rubber
charge diaphragm The minimum pressure = static height + anti flash margin. (Static height is
the vertical height above expansion vessel). (Anti-flash margin of 11OC is
* The unique Flexcon design recommended in the standard). A Flexcon VSV intermediate vessel may be
ensures that the diaphragm is not required. Contact Flamco UK Ltd for details.
stretched but will roll along its sides,
making it extremely durable to give
a longer life.

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Schematic commercial system details
Flamco
Flexvent Super automatic air vent LTHW sealed system Flamco UK Limited

High/low pressure
P.O. Box 9
Washway Lane
Flexcon
cut out switches

Pumps
Prescor safety valves
Flexvent Super automatic air vents
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 6FE
standard expansion vessels
Flamcovent de-aerator
Tel: 01744 744 744
Fax: 01744 744 700
and sealed system equipment
F F for commercial heating and
DC

DC
Water supply
Boiler
Boiler

Uni-Fil

F = Funnel
LSV LSV
filling loop
air conditioning systems
LSV = Lockshield valve Flexfiller pressurisation unit
DC = Drain cock
(Connecting Group) Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)

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BS EN ISO 9001
Certificate No: FM 34109
Flexvent Super automatic air vent MTHW sealed system

High/low pressure
Prescor safety valves cut out switches
Pumps Flexvent Super automatic air vents

Flamcovent de-aerator
Water
F F
DC

DC

supply
Boiler
Boiler

Uni-Fil
filling loop

F = Funnel LSV LSV LSV

LSV = Lockshield valve Flexfiller pressurisation unit
DC = Drain cock Flexcon VSV intermediate vessel
(Connecting Group) Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)

Flexvent Super automatic air vent The diagrams illustrated are

Chilled water sealed system
Flexvent Super
automatic air vent High/low pressure
cut out switches
To system controls
schematic only and do not
F = Funnel constitute system design.
LSV = Lockshield valve
DC = Drain cock
(Connecting Group)

Prescor safety valve

Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)
Flamcovent de-aerator
Water supply
Regulations and Standards
F DC
Chiller Uni-Fil filling loop covering Sealed System
LSV Flexfiller pressurisation unit Equipment:
Pump
BS. 4814 Expansion Vessel.
BS. 7074 Code of Practice.
BS. 6644 Installation of Gas
Fired Boilers 6Kw to 2Mw.
F = Funnel Flexvent Super Condenser water sealed system HSE-PM5 Guidance Document.
LSV = Lockshield valve automatic air vent
DC = Drain cock To system controls Water Bye-Laws.
(Connecting Group) *HSE Pressure Systems and
Transportable Gas Container
Prescor safety valve Cooling tower High/low pressure cut out switches Regulations.
Flamcovent
Water supply *Flexcon expansion vessels
de-aerator
Condenser
F DC Uni-Fil filling loop do not require any routine
LSV Flexfiller pressurisation unit inspection or checking under
Pump the written scheme of
Flexcon expansion vessel (multiple vessels may be used)
examination.

Flamco UK Limited reserve the right

to alter specification and design Flamco
without prior notice.