4 01RD STEEL RE VERSING VALVES

ALVES

4-WAY STEEL RE VERSING VAL VE

ALVE
FOR RE VERSE-CYCLE SYS TEMS
ALCO 401RD Series 4-Way Reversing Valves are
designed for use on energy-conserving, reverse-cycle
comfort systems.
Heating Cycle (see Figure 1 below)
The system is on the heating cycle with discharge gas
flowing thru ports “D” to “C2”, making the indoor coil the
condenser. The suction gas is flowing from the outdoor
coil (evaporator) thru reversing ports “C1” to “S” and back UL file number MP604
CSA file number LR44912
to the compressor. With the 4-way solenoid pilot de-
energized, the slide’s position connects the port “D1” to
F EATURES
EATURES
“B” and “A” to “S1”. ¶ High efficiency and higher capacity through
Cooling Cycle (see Figure 2 below) suction and discharge
When the coil is energized, the slide in the pilot solenoid ¶ All stainless steel pilot enclosing tube for longer life
valve shifts, now connecting pilot ports “D1” to “A” and ¶ Connections to fit your system
“B” to “S1”. The system has now changed over to the
cooling cycle with the discharge gas flowing thru revers- S PECIFIC
PECIFICAATIONS
ing valve ports “D” to “C1”, making the outdoor coil the ¶ Maximum working pressure: 500 psig
condenser. The suction gas is now flowing thru port “C2” ¶ Compatible with R134a, R22, R404A, R507, and the
to “S”, thus making the indoor coil the evaporator. new CFC, HCFC & HFC refrigerants
CAUTION: Depending on the manner in ¶ MOPD: 400 psig
which the reversing valve is piped into ¶ Coil style: Open frame
the system, power failure to the pilot
solenoid valve coil will cause the system FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
to “fail-safe” on either the heating or
cooling cycle. In the diagrams shown
below, the valve is piped to fail-safe on
heating. In order to fail-safe on cooling,
the indoor coil would be connected to
the reversing valve port “C1” and the
outdoor coil connected to port “C2”.

N OMENCL ATURE
example: 401RD 10F79
401R D 10 F 7 9
Valve Design Nominal Rating F=ODF Discharge Suction
Series Series (in tons) connections Connection Connection
(in 1/8’’) (in 1/8’’)

401R CAPACITY TABLE VALVE

VALVE NOMINAL CAPACITIES** ASSEMBLY
TYPE R134A R22 R404A/R507
401RD10 7.2 11.5 8.7
401RB15 15.2
** Based on 100°F condensing temperature, 40°F evaporator
and a 2 PSI pressure drop across the valve suction ports.

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 TYPICAL 401R PIPING DIAGRAMS
HEATING CYCLE (401 DE-ENERGIZED) COOLING CYCLE (401 ENERGIZED)

4 01R 401RB
401RD-10
DIMENSIONAL DATA

VALVE TYPE CAPACITY* CONNECTIONS

PCN NUMBER(TONS) DISCHARGE “1”, “S”,“2” A B C E F G H J K L M N
048017 401RD10F46 11.5 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 7/16 11/16 1-5/16 1-3/4 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
048018 401RD10F47 11.5 1/2 ODF 7/8 ODF 7/16 13/16 1-5/16 1-3/4 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
046356 401RD10F57 11.5 5/8 ODF 7/8 ODF 9/16 13/16 1-5/16 1-3/4 4-3/8 4-3/8 8-3/4 4-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
048019 401RD10F59 11.5 5/8 ODF 1-1/8 ODF 9/16 31/32 1-5/16 1-3/4 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
048020 401RD10F67 11.5 3/4 ODF 7/8 ODF 11/16 13/16 1-5/16 1-3/4 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
048000 401RD1069 11.5 3/4 ODM 1-1/8 ODF 3/4 31/32 1-5/16 1-3/4 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
046357 401RD10F69 11.5 3/4 ODF 1-1/8 ODF 11/16 31/32 1-5/16 1-3/4 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
048009 401RD10F79 11.5 7/8 ODF 1-1/8 ODF 13/16 31/32 1-5/16 1-1/2 3-7/8 3-7/32 7-3/32 3-3/8 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
048032 401RD10F711 11.5 7/8 ODF 1-1/8 ODF 13/16 1-1/32 1-1/2 1-1/2 5-57/64 4 9-57/64 4-35/64 4-15/32 8-15/16 3-1/16 3-11/32
044554 401RB15F711 15.2 7/8 ODF 1-3/8 ODF 7/8 3/4 1-5/8 1-29/32 5-1/2 4 9-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2 9 2-61/64 2-7/32
044555 401RB15F911 15.2 1-1/8 ODF 1-3/8 ODF 1-1/8 29/32 1-5/8 1-29/32 5-1/2 4 9-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2 9 2-61/64 2-7/32
* Nominal Capacity R-22 All capacities shown are at 40°F Evaporator Temperature. For other temperatures, refer to correction factor table on page 112.

ALL VALVE TYPE NUMBERS ABOVE ARE VALVE LESS COIL.

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 4 01RD RE VERSING VALVES
ALVES

4 01R SUC TION GA S EX TENDED CAP

UCTION ACIT Y TABLE — T ONS
APA
PRESSURE DROP ACROSS VALVE – PSI
EVAPORATOR VALVE R134A R22 R404A/R507
TEMP. °F TYPE 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
401RD10 5.2 7.2 8.6 9.8 10.6 7.8 11.5 13.1 15.1 16.7 5.5 8.7 10.9 12.5 14.1
+ 40°F
401RB15 8.6 11.5 13.9 16.3 17.3 10.4 15.2 17.6 20.0 22.0 6.8 10.9 13.5 15.6 17.4
401RD10 4.1 5.6 6.7 7.6 8.2 6.3 8.8 10.5 11.9 13.2 4.6 7.0 8.6 9.9 10.9
+ 20°F
401RB15 6.7 9.1 11.0 12.5 13.4 8.8 11.6 14.0 15.6 17.6 5.6 8.6 10.6 12.2 13.5
401RD10 3.2 4.3 5.1 5.7 6.1 5.1 6.7 8.2 9.2 10.1 3.7 5.5 6.6 7.5 8.3
0°F
401RB15 5.3 7.2 8.2 9.1 9.6 6.8 8.8 10.8 12.0 13.6 4.5 6.5 7.9 9.0 9.9
401RD10 2.4 3.2 3.7 4.0 4.1 3.8 5.1 6.1 6.8 7.4 2.9 4.1 5.0 5.6 6.1
– 20°F
401RB15 3.8 5.3 5.8 6.2 6.7 5.2 6.8 8.0 8.8 10.0 3.5 4.9 5.9 6.7 7.3
Valve capacities are based on 100°F condensing temperature. For temperatures other than 100°F, use the multiplier factors below.

CONDENSING TEMPERATURE °F 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140

MULTIPLIER 1.15 1.10 1.05 1.00 .95 .90 .85 .80

RV RE VERSING VALVES
ALVES

RV SUC TION GA S EX TENDED CAP

UCTION ACIT Y TABLE IN T ONS FOR R22 AND R4
APA 10A
R41
PRESSURE DROP ACROSS VALVE – PSI
EVAPORATOR VALVE R22 R410A
TEMP. °F TYPE 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
RV2 1.66 2.35 2.87 3.32 3.71 2.14 3.03 3.71 4.29 4.56
RV3 2.23 3.15 3.86 4.46 4.99 2.88 4.07 4.99 5.76 6.16
+ 45°F
RV4 3.24 4.58 5.61 6.48 7.25 4.19 5.92 7.25 8.37 8.69
RV6 4.51 6.38 7.81 9.02 10.08 5.83 8.24 10.09 11.65 12.31
RV2 1.36 1.92 2.35 2.71 3.03 1.75 2.48 3.03 3.50 3.92
RV3 2.65 3.75 4.59 5.30 5.92 2.35 3.33 4.08 4.71 5.26
+ 25°F
RV4 2.57 3.63 4.45 5.13 5.74 3.42 4.84 5.93 6.84 7.65
RV6 3.69 5.21 6.39 7.37 8.25 4.76 6.73 8.25 9.52 10.65
RV2 1.09 1.54 1.88 2.06 2.27 1.41 1.99 2.44 2.64 2.90
RV3 1.46 2.07 2.53 2.78 3.02 1.89 2.67 3.27 3.54 3.83
+ 5°F
RV4 2.12 3.00 3.68 3.93 4.27 2.75 3.88 4.76 5.01 5.42
RV6 2.95 4.18 5.12 5.57 6.08 3.82 5.41 6.62 7.11 7.75
RV2 0.86 1.21 1.39 1.56 1.70 1.11 1.57 1.77 1.98 2.14
RV3 1.15 1.63 1.87 2.06 2.19 1.49 2.10 2.35 2.57 2.71
– 15°F
RV4 1.67 2.37 2.64 2.91 3.11 2.16 3.06 3.33 3.65 3.86
RV6 2.33 3.29 3.75 4.17 4.49 3.01 4.26 4.75 5.26 5.62

Valve capacities are based on 120°F liquid, saturated evaporator, and 10°F superheat at the valve inlet.

RV2 & RV3 DIMENSIONAL DATA

RV3
RV CONNECTIONS A B
VALVE DISCHARGE “1”, “S”,“2” MIN. MIN. C D E F
RV2F45 1/2 ODF 5/8 ODF 3/8 1/2 2.79 2.39 .95 15
RV2F46 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 3/8 5/8
RV2F36 3/8 ODF 3/4 ODF 5/16 5/8 3.42 3.25 1.27 20
RV2F46D1* 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 3/8 5/8
RV2F35 3/8 ODF 5/8 ODF 5/16 1/2
RV2F45D1* 1/2 ODF 5/8 ODF 3/8 1/2 2.79 2.39 .95 15
RV2F35D1* 3/8 ODF 5/8 ODF 5/16 1/2
RV2F36D1* 3/8 ODF 3/4 ODF 5/16 5/8 3.42 3.25 1.27 20
RV3F45 1/2 ODF 5/8 ODF 3/8 1/2 2.79 2.39 .95 15
RV3F46 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 3/8 5/8
RV3F36 3/8 ODF 3/4 ODF 5/16 5/8 3.42 3.25 1.27 20
RV3F46D1* 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 3/8 5/8
RV3F35 3/8 ODF 5/8 ODF 5/16 1/2
RV3F45D1* 1/2 ODF 5/8 ODF 3/8 1/2 2.79 2.39 .95 15
RV3F35D1* 3/8 ODF 5/8 ODF 5/16 1/2
RV3F36D1* 3/8 ODF 3/4 ODF 5/16 5/8 3.42 3.25 1.27 20

* “D” denotes Discharge Tube is off-center.

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 RV BR A SS RE VERSING VALVES
ALVES

4-WAY BR A SS RE VERSING VAL VE

ALVE
FOR RE VERSE-CYCLE SYS TEMS
ALCO RV Series 4-Way Reversing Valves are designed for
use on energy-conserving, reverse-cycle comfort systems.
The RV has an all brass body and stainless steel slide for
long-life and resistance to corrosion. Featuring fewer parts,
a high capacity pilot and a greater tolerance to system
contaminants, the ideal reversing valve for your system is
the ALCO RV. The heating and cooling cycles of a reverse-
cycle comfort system and the 4-way reversing valve’s pilot UL file number MP604
responses are illustrated on page 113. CSA file number LR44912
S PECIFIC
PECIFICAATIONS
F EATURES
EATURES Nominal 2, 3, 4 & 6 ton sizes
¶ Stainless steel internals Non-corrossive construction – brass body with stainless
– Corrosion resistant steel internals
– Reduced potential for hydrogen
Maximum working pressure: 500 psig
embrittlement
¶ High strength slide carrier MOPD: 400 psig
¶ Fewer parts Minimum operating pressure differential: 10 psi
¶ High capacity pilot Maximum operating temperature: 250°F
– Greater tolerance to contaminates External leakage: 0.1 oz/yr
¶ Low heat transfer bathtub Tube connection sizes:
¶ Greater wear resistance of seals Discharge 1/2 and 5/8 ODF/ODM
¶ Stainless steel pilot bracket Suction & Coil 3/4 and 7/8 ODF

N OMENCL ATURE
example: RV 4F46
RV 4 F 4 6
Valve Nominal Rating F=ODF Discharge Suction
Series (in tons) connections Connection Connection
(omit for ODM) (in 1/8’’) (in 1/8’’)

RV4 & RV6 DIMENSIONAL DATA

RV6
TYPE DISCHARGE C1, S, C2 A MIN. B MIN.
RV456 5/8 ODM 3/4 ODF 1/2 1/2
RV4F46 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 3/8 1/2
RV4F47 1/2 ODF 7/8 ODF 3/8 7/8
RV6F46 1/2 ODF 3/4 ODF 3/8 1/2
RV6F47 1/2 ODF 7/8 ODF 3/8 7/8
RV6F57 5/8 ODF 7/8 ODF 1/2 7/8

O RDERING INFORMATION FOR RV SERIES VALVES

PCN DESCRIPTION
062796 RV 2 - F 34 VLC
062199 RV 2 - F 35 VLC
061795 RV 3 - F 35 VLC
061790 RV 3 - F 45 VLC
061792 RV 3 - F 46 VLC
062168 RV 4 - F 46 VLC
062173 RV 4 - F 47 VLC
062162 RV 4 - 56 VLC
062176 RV 4 - F 57 VLC
062181 RV 6 - F 46 VLC
062270 RV 6 - F 47 VLC
062190 RV 6 - F 57 VLC

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