STRUCTURAL

COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSELS

DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL SOFTENING AND FILTRATION APPLICATIONS

Pentair® Structural® Composite Pressure Vessels offer reinforced

fiberglass construction for outstanding performance and durability.
Available in capacities up to 1,600 gallons, composite vessels are
available with a variety of different configurations. ASME code available.

FEATURES/BENEFITS OPERATING PARAMETERS

For commercial and industrial water Maximum operating pressure – 150 psi
treatment and storage
Maximum operating temperature –
100% composite fiberglass 120° F (threaded); 150°F (flanged)
construction
 utstanding performance and
O PENTAIR DESIGN PARAMETERS
durability in harsh chemical
environments Safety factor: 4:1
Absolutely will not – and cannot – Minimum burst at 600 psi
rust
Tested to 250,000 cycles without
Requires little or no maintenance leakage
Capacities up to 1,600 gallons
Factory-backed five-year warranty NSF DESIGN PARAMETERS

Commercial softening and filtration

Safety factor: 4:1

MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION Minimum burst at 600 psi

Tested to 100,000 cycles without
Polyethylene inner shell leakage

ASME DESIGN PARAMETERS

INSTALLATION TIPS

Top/Bottom Flange
Bolt base to floor
- Safety factor – 5:1
Calculate height for valve and base - Minimum burst at 750 psi
combined - Tested to 33,000 cycles without
leakage
Vessels Tested and Certified
by NSF International to NSF/ COLOR OPTIONS Side Flange
ANSI Standard 61 for - Safety factor – 6:1
material and structural
integrity requirements. AL – Almond GR – Gray - Minimum burst at 900 psi
BL – Blue NA – Natural - Tested to 100,000 cycles without
BK – Black leakage

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SPECIFICATIONS
HEIGHT W/BASE HEIGHT W/O BASE CAPACITY CUBIC SHIP WEIGHT
VESSEL PART NO. DESCRIPTION BASE
INCHES / MM INCHES / MM GALLONS / LITERS FEET LBS.

CH30948 18X65 COMP 4"T 66.25 / 1683 65.07 / 1669 64 / 242 8.56 SMC 67
18" DIA. CH31343 18X65 COMP 4"T 4"B 73.13 / 1858 65.6 / 1394 64 / 242 8.56 SMC EXT 67
CH31693 18X65 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 84.12 / 2137 70.5 / 1791 62 / 234 8.29 SMC EXT 92
CH30950 21X36 COMP 4"T 41.7 / 1059 38.2 / 970 45 / 171 6.06 SMC 46
CH31573 21X36 COMP 4"T 4"B 47.5 / 1205 38.25 / 970 45 / 171 6.06 SMC EXT 53
21" DIA.
CH30953 21X62 COMP 4"T 67.0 / 1702 63.4 / 1610 84 / 318 11.23 SMC 95
CH30954 21X62 COMP 4"T 4"B 72.8 / 1848 63.5 / 1613 84 / 318 11.23 SMC EXT 95
CH31043 24X38 COMP 4"T 42.6 / 1081 38.5 / 978 61 / 231 8.15 SMC 65
CH31053 24X50 COMP 4"T 55.6 / 1412 52.9 / 1343 83.5 / 316 11.16 SMC 90
CH31611 24X50 COMP 4"T 4"B 63 / 1601 52.9 / 1343 83.5 / 316 11.16 SMC EXT 90
CH32049 24X65 COMP 4"T 65.2 / 1655 61.1 / 1552 100 / 378 13.36 SMC 109
CH32481 24X65 COMP 4"T 4"B 70.1 / 257 60 / 1524 100 / 378 13.36 SMC EXT 115
24" DIA. CH32129 24X65 COMP 6"TF 65 / 1651 61.2 / 1556 100 / 378 13.36 SMC 114
CH32139 24X65 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 79 / 2007 65 / 1651 100 / 378 13.36 TRIPOD 114
CH31153 24X72 COMP 4"T 74.7 / 1897 70.12 / 1781 118 / 451 15.77 SMC 109
CH31154 24X72 COMP 4"T 4"B 80.4 / 2043 70.3 / 1786 118 / 451 15.77 SMC EXT 124
CH31155 24X72 COMP 6"TF 77 / 1956 73.4 / 1864 118 / 451 15.77 SMC 137
CH31157 24X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 88.5 / 2248 74.5 / 1892 118 / 451 15.77 TRIPOD 137
CH34177 30X60 COMP 6"TF 71.6 / 1819 64.3 / 1634 151 / 572 20.2 SMC EXT 195
CH34178 30X60 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 82.5 / 2096 68.5 / 1740 151 / 572 20.2 TRIPOD 195
CH33653 30X72 COMP 4"T 78.9 / 2004 69.8 / 1772 187 / 708 24.99 SMC EXT 198
30" DIA.
CH31161 30X72 COMP 4"T 4"B 77.2 / 1961 69.8 / 1772 187 / 708 24.99 SMC EXT 198
CH31162 30X72 COMP 6"TF 83.7 / 2126 69.9 / 1778 187 / 708 24.99 SMC EXT 195
CH31163 30X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 88.9 / 2258 74.9 / 1903 187 / 708 24.99 SMC EXT 211
CH31209 36X36 COMP 6"TBF 55.3 / 1403 41 / 1041 118 / 447 15.8 TRIPOD 148
CH31417 36X57 COMP 6"TF 68 / 1727 59.3 / 1505 205 / 776 27.4 SMC EXT 225
CH31418 36X57 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 77.3 / 1962 63 / 1600 205 / 776 27.4 TRIPOD 225
CH33652 36X72 COMP 4"T 80.5 / 2045 71.8 / 1823 264 / 999 35.2 SMC EXT 264
36" DIA.
CH31523 36X72 COMP 4"T 4"B 80.5 / 2045 70.5 / 1791 264 / 999 35.2 SMC EXT 285
CH31214 36X72 COMP 6"TF 83 / 2108 74.3 / 1886 264 / 999 35.2 SMC EXT 285
CH31217 36X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 90.4 / 2296 76.1 / 1934 264 / 999 35.2 TRIPOD 285
CH31712 36X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 4"TBSF 89.6 / 2275 75.3 / 1913 264 / 999 35.2 TRIPOD 292
CH31272 42X72 COMP 6"TF 72.5 / 1842 71.1 / 1807 345 / 1306 46.1 SMC 370
42" DIA. CH31276 42X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 90.1 / 2289 73 / 1854 345 / 1306 46.1 TRIPOD 400
CH34226 42X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 4"TBSF 94.6 / 2403 77.5 / 1969 345 / 1306 46.1 TRIPOD 415
CH31281 48X72 COMP 6"TF 81.5 / 2071 75.2 / 1909 463 / 1753 61.9 SMC 494
48" DIA CH31285 48X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 92.9 / 2360 76.9 / 1953 463 / 1753 61.9 TRIPOD 494
CH31283 48X72 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 4"TBSF 96.75 / 2458 80.75 / 2051 463 / 1753 61.9 TRIPOD 504
CH31390 63X67 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 81.4 / 2068 67.1 / 1704.3 600 / 2271 80.2 TRIPOD 680
CH31326 63X86 COMP 6"TF 6"BF 98.5 / 2503 84.1 / 2136 900 / 3407 120.3 TRIPOD 950
CH31327 63X86 COMP 16"TMWY 6"BF 99 / 2515 84.5 / 2146 900 / 3407 120.3 TRIPOD 950
63" DIA.
CH31292 63X86 COMP 16"TMWY 6"BF 4"TBSF 99 / 2515 85 / 2159 900 / 3407 120.3 TRIPOD 950
CH34234 63X116 16"TMWY 6'BF 4"TBSF 130 / 3302 115.9 / 2945 1250 / 4732 167 TRIPOD 1190
CH31607 63X144 16"TMWY 6'BF 4"TBSF 157.9 / 4012 143.9 / 3656 1600 / 6057 214 TRIPOD 1398

*Measurements are subject to change without notice and are for reference only.
NOTE: Flexible connections must be installed between hard piping and tank openings. Failure to install flex connection properly with the vessel will void the warranty.
NOTE: Different base options can be selected on different tank diameters. The bases selected above illustrate most common base selection.

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DOME VOLUME (GALLONS) AND VACUUM BREAKER FLEX CONNECTORS
STRAIGHT WALL GALLON PER INCH INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
NOMINAL DIAMETER
GALLON/
D GALLONS* A
INCH
(INCHES) (ONE DOME) (SQ. FEET)
(APPROX.)

12 1.0 0.5 0.7

13 1.4 0.5 0.9
14 1.7 0.6 1.1
16 2.7 0.8 1.3
18 3.7 1.0 1.8 NOTE: Flexible connectors must be installed between hard piping and
tank openings. These pressure vessels are treated for an internal negative
21 6.2 1.4 2.4 pressure of 5y HG (17 Pa) vacuum below atmospheric. If negative pressure
could ever exceed 5y Hg (17 Pa), an adequate vacuum breaker must also be
24 9.3 1.9 3.0 properly installed. Failure to install flex connection properly, or improper
installation of a vacuum breaker when required, may void the warranty.
30 18 2.9 4.6
36 33 4.2 6.7
42 52 5.7 9.0 TOP AND BOTTOM OPENING THREADS
48 74 7.5 12.0 SPECIFICATIONS
63 168 13.0 20.0 COMPOSITE/ NUMBER OF
SIZE COMPOSITE
POLY GLASS FULL THREADS
*Cubic Ft. = 0.1337 x Gallons
2.5" - 8" NPSM 6 3 min 6
4" - 8" UN 7 3 min 7
SIDE FLANGE 4.5" - 8" Buttress 7 3 min 7

DIMENSIONS
A NUMBER OF WEIGHT
SIZE L I.D. B.C. O.D.
BOLT DIA. HOLES (LBS.)

4" ANSI 4.1" 4.0" 7.5" 9.0" 0.63" 8 6.4

MANWAY COVER
SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIAL PRESSURE RATING TAPPING

CPVC 100 psi As requested

VE 150 psi As shown only

TOP AND BOTTOM OPENING FLANGES/MANWAY

DIMENSIONS
A NUMBER WEIGHT
SIZE L I.D. B.C. O.D.
BOLT DIA. OF HOLES (LBS.)

6" SNA 3.6" 5.9" 8.5" 9.4" 0.31" 12 5.8

10" ANSI 3.7" 10.0" 14.3" 16.0" 0.88" 12 17.8
16" Manway SNA 4.3" 16.0" 20.4" 21.3" 0.50" 24 34.0

ADDER DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
FLECK TANK DIA. ADDER HT. (X)
VALVE (INCHES/MM) (INCHES/MM)

2750 18/475 6.5/165

2850 21/533 6.5/165
2900 24, 30/610, 762 12/305
*Measurements are subject to 3150 42/1067 10/254
change without notice and are
for reference only.
3900 48-63/1219-1600 15/381

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