Bulletin S429c

AUG 2015

Specifications, Applications,
Service Instructions & Parts

HS4A
SOLENOID VALVES
3/4" thru 6" PORT
(20 thru 150 mm)

Flanged 3/4" thru 4"

Weld End 5" & 6"
for Refrigerants

1 1/4˝ (32 mm) HS4A Solenoid Valve

KEY FEATURES
INTRODUCTION ENCAPSULATED COIL
These advanced design, strong bodied, precision-
manufactured solenoid valves control the on-off MANUAL
flow of refrigerant. They are superior in their ability OPENING STEM
to overcome dirt and sticky oil during opening and
closing, and operate smoothly even in an oil-free “dry” DIRT WIPING
system. When electrically energized, the upstream TEFLON SEAL
STRONG ON DISC
pressure is ported through the pilot solenoid to the DUCTILE IRON
top of the piston to push it downward and open the PISTON
OR STEEL BODY
main valve seat wide; when de-energized, pressure is
no longer ported to the top of the piston and a spring
closes the main valve seat to stop flow in the arrow
direction on the valve body.

APPLICATIONS
These reliable, flanged bodied valves are ideal for use
as standard, stock refrigerant solenoid valves. While
primarily for ammonia, these valves are also suitable
for R22, R134a, CO2 and other approved refrigerants
and warm refrigeration oil. Most common use is to
automatically stop liquid feed to recirculating liquid STAINLESS STEEL
overfeed evaporators, and as liquid makeup solenoid RELIABLE TEFLON SEAT CLOSING SPRING
valve for pump recirculators. They are also suitable
for hot gas defrost supply and evaporator suction
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
stop applications. (Note: For gravity liquid drain or Tolerant of dry systems
equalization applications, use low pressure drop Teflon main & pilot seats
Hansen Type HCK2 gas-powered suction stop valves
Encapsulated Hansen standard coil
or Type HS9B gas-powered solenoid valves.)
Heavy duty, pilot operation
300 psi MOPD (20.7 bar), 500 psi (34.4 bar) for CO2
Simple serviceable design
Available close-coupled strainer/check valve
Non-asbestos gaskets
CSA certified status
CE available for 11⁄4" (32mm) and larger
Wireless pilot lights
Weld-in-Line Available; Contact Factory
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS strainer is available for installation at inlet of valve;
no small internal screens are used. Pipe sizing,
Body:
rating, anchoring, and similar prudent precautions
¾"-4" (20 –100mm): Ductile iron, ASTM A536 should be taken to ensure “liquid hammer” will not
5" & 6" (125 & 150mm): Cast steel, ASTM A352 occur when valves open or close. For proper flange
LCB gasket sealing, care must be taken when threading or
welding to assure flanges are parallel to each other
Adapter: Ductile iron, ASTM A536
and perpendicular to pipe. Also, gaskets should be
Piston: Steel, disc type, spring energized teflon lightly oiled and all bolts must be tightened evenly.
seal
Valves in 5" and 6" size are Type HS4W with integral
V-Port/Seat: butt weld end only. These steel bodied solenoid
¾"-1¼" (20-32mm): Steel, plated, with teflon seat valves are directly welded into the pipe line. During
welding, the manual opening stem should be opened
1½"-6" (40-150mm): Ductile iron with teflon seat
downward several turns to protect the teflon seat from
Main Seat: weld heat.
¾"-1¼" (20-32mm): Integral ductile iron Welds should be annealed as necessary in accordance
1½"-6" (40-150mm): Stainless steel, removable with good practice. Supplementary painting of valves
and welds is recommended for complete corrosion
Gaskets: Non-asbestos, graphite composite
protection. Pipe covering, where applied, should have
Manual Opening Stem: Steel, plated proper moisture barrier. Before putting valves into
Solenoid Tube: Stainless steel service, all pipe connections, valve seats and seals
should be tested for leaks at pressure levels called
Solenoid Plunger: Stainless steel
for in appropriate codes.
Pilot Orifice: Stainless steel
Flanges: Forged steel, ASTM A105 ELECTRICAL
Max. Opening Pressure (MOPD): 300 psi (20.7 bar), The coils draw 16 watts and will operate properly
500 psi (34.4 bar) for CO2 between 85% and 110% of rated voltage (24V coil
draws 19 watts). Standard coil connection is a 1/2"
Safe Working Pressure: 400 psig (28 bar), 600 psig
fitting (NPSM) for conduit, with two 18" wire leads and
(41 bar) for CO2
ground wire. Coils with DIN plug or 1/2" NPSM quick
O p e r a t i n g Te m p e r a t u r e : – 60°F to +240°F disconnect plug are available. Contact the factory.
(–50°C to +115°C) All coils are totally encapsulated and meet NEMA 3R
(rainproof) and NEMA 4 (splashproof, approx. IP65)
requirements. The coil should only be energized
ADVANTAGES while on the solenoid tube. Otherwise, immediate coil
These valves combine modern design and new age burnout may occur. To avoid bending the solenoid
materials with advanced manufacturing techniques tube, remove the coil from valve before connecting any
and intense quality control to offer a significantly electrical conduit. Wireless pilot lights are available.
superior and reliable product. Their ductile iron
bodies are stronger and more rugged than common
cast iron, including semi-steel (class B iron) valves.
COIL OPTIONS AVAILABLE
They are more dirt resistant than full skirted piston
designed valves and use a single, standard, power
saving, low wattage coil that can be used on all valve
sizes. All valves incorporate reliable teflon seating and
stainless steel spring closing. Non-asbestos gaskets
are standard. Main seats are stainless steel on 1½" DIN PLUG COIL
and larger valves. All valves use a spring activated,
teflon, dirt-wiping piston seal. Manual opening stems
are located on top of valves, up and away from dirt
and rust particles to extend stem seal life. This also
facilitates easier insulating of valves. Each valve is
individually packaged or sealed for valve interior
cleanliness and ease of storage until ready for use. All
valve boxes are clearly marked with catalog numbers
and description.
INSTALLATION
Protect the interior of valve from dirt and moisture
during storage and installation. Valve should be STANDARD COIL
installed so that the arrow on the valve body is
in direction of normal refrigerant flow. Valve will
not prevent reverse flow; use check valves where
necessary. System should be free from dirt, weld
slag and rust particles. A 60 mesh, close-coupled

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 LIQUID CAPACITIES (TONS)

R717 R22
Port Size
Inches (mm) Pressure Drop (¨P) Pressure Drop (¨P)
2 psi 4 psi 2 psi 4 psi
3/4" (20) 164 232 28 40
1" (25) 300 425 52 74
1 1/4" (32) 421 595 73 103
1 1/2" (40) 899 1271 155 220
2" (50) 1207 1706 209 295
2 1/2" (65) 1977 2796 342 484
3" (80) 2670 3776 462 653
4" (100) 4262 6027 737 1043
R717 capacities based on 20°F (– 6.7°C) liquid temperature and 5°F (–15°C) evaporator temperature and no
flashing through valve. For overfeed systems, multiply evaporator tons by recirculating rate and size valve to
the tons result. To convert to 86°F (30°C) liquid, multiply values in table by 0.9. R22 capacities based on 86°F
(30°C) condensing temperature and 5°F (–15°C) evaporator temperature and no flashing through valve. To convert
liquid capacities from R22 to R134a, multiply table tons by 0.92 (accuracy within 8%).

SUCTION VAPOR CAPACITIES (TONS)

(1 Ton= 12,000 Btu/hr= 3.517 kW= 3024 kcal/hr)

R717 R22
Port Size Pressure Drop
Cv (Kv) Evaporating Temperature Evaporating Temperature
Inches (Millimeters) Across Valve
-20ºF† 0ºF +20ºF +40ºF -20ºF† 0ºF +20ºF +40ºF
(-28ºC) (-17.8ºC) (-6.7ºF) (4.4ºC) (-28.9ºC) (-17.8ºC) (-6.7ºF) (4.4ºC)
2 psi 6.4 7.4 9.5 12 2.8 2.8 3.6 4.4
3/4" (20) 6.4 (5.5)
5 psi 9.7 8.7 15 19 4.3 4.4 5.5 6.9
2 psi 12 13 17 22 5.2 5.2 6.5 8.0
1" (25) 11.7 (10)
5 psi 18 16 27 34 7.9 8.0 10 13
2 psi 16 19 24 31 7.2 7.2 9.1 11.3
1 1/4" (32) 16.4 (14)
5 psi 25 22 38 48 11 11 14 18
2 psi 35 40 52 65 15 15 19 24
1 1/2" (40) 35 (30)
5 psi 53 48 81 102 24 24 30 38
2 psi 47 54 70 87 21 21 26 32
2" (50) 47 (40)
5 psi 71 64 108 137 32 32 41 51
2 psi 77 89 114 143 34 34 43 53
2 1/2" (65) 77 (66)
5 psi 116 105 177 224 52 53 67 83
2 psi 104 120 154 193 46 46 58 71
3" (80) 104 (89)
5 psi 157 141 239 303 70 71 90 112
2 psi 166 191 246 309 73 73 92 114
4" (100) 166 (142)
5 psi 251 226 382 483 112 114 144 179
2 psi 242 278 358 450 107 107 135 166
5" (125) 242 (207)
5 psi 365 329 557 704 163 166 210 261
2 psi 412 478 611 768 182 183 230 283
6 (150) 413 (354)
5 psi 624 562 950 1202 278 282 358 446

2 psi = 0.14 bar 5 psi = 0.35 bar Kv = valve capacity factor m3/hr of water at 1 bar differential.
†–20°F (–28°C) capacities are based on a two stage system. For suction closure at temperatures below 0°F
(–18°C) alternate low pressure drop valves are preferably used such as Hansen Gas-Powered Suction Stop Valve
Type HCK2 or Gas-Powered Solenoid Valve Type HS9B.
Conditions: Capacities based on evaporator temperatures shown and 86°F (30°C) liquid. R717: For each 10°F
(5.6°C) lower liquid temperature increase above table capacity by 3%. R22: For each 10°F (5.6°C) lower liquid
temperature increase above table capacity by 5%. To convert for R134a, multiply R22 table values by 0.73
(accuracy within 8%).
For liquid overfeed evaporator suction between normal 2:1 to 5:1 rate, add 20% to the evaporator load or use
the next larger port size to accommodate liquid volume accompanying the suction gas and to reduce impact
velocities.
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 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

3/4" THRU 1 1/4" 1 1/2" THRU 4"

(20 THRU 32 MM) (40 THRU 100 MM)

L2 L2

3.78" (96 mm)

3.78" (96 mm)

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Inches (mm) FPT, SW WN, ODS
3/4", 1", 1 1/4"† 3.09" 6.77" 4.63" 8.20" 8.94" 6.19" 2.38" 7.20" 3.70" 4.50"
(20, 25, 32) (78) (172) (117) (208) (227) (157) (60) (183) (94) (114)
1 1/2", 2" 2.87" 8.84" 5.72" 12.39" 13.39" 9.88" 2.35" 10.89" 9.83" 4.50"
(40, 50) (73) (225) (145) (315) (340) (251) (60) (277) (250) (114)
2 1/2" 3.62" 9.69" 6.53" 13.01" 14.03" 9.88" 2.35" 11.01" 9.83" 5.62"
(65) (92) (246) (166) (330) (356) (251) (60) (280) (250) (143)
3" 4.06" 10.00" 6.88" 15.38" 16.40" 12.25" 2.35" 13.38" 12.20" 6.50"
(80) (103) (254) (175) (391) (417) (311) (60) (340) (310) (165)
4" 4.69" 10.56" 7.46" 17.01" 20.51" 14.12" 2.56" 15.01" 14.07" 8.06"
(100) (119) (268) (189) (432) (521) (359) (65) (381) (357) (205)

*Maximum width of valves.

† Alternate special 1 1/4" 4-bolt version is available to replace existing 4-bolt flanged valves.

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 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 5" AND 6" (125 AND 150 MM)
12.75"
(324 mm)

3.25" (83 mm)

20.00"
(508 mm)
16.58"
(421 mm)

HANSEN

6.40"
(163 mm)

20.40"
(518 mm)

A DIA

WELD END DIMENSIONS

Port Size A T
Inches (mm)
5" (125) 5.05" (128) 0.26" (6.6)
6" (150) 6.06" (154) 0.28" (7.1)

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 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS FOR HOT GAS DEFROST
These are only examples of possible control valve schemes. As always, they are provided only to assist system
designer in applying and selecting valves and controls. Ultimately, designer is responsible for safe and satisfactory
operation of any defrost system.

BOTTOM FEED EVAPORATOR TOP FEED EVAPORATOR

EVAPORATOR WITH GAS-POWERED EVAPORATOR WITH DEFROST

SUCTION STOP VALVE CONDENSATE LIQUID DRAINER

*For suction closure at temperatures below 0°F (–18°C) alternate low pressure drop valves are preferably used
such as Hansen Gas-Powered Suction Stop Valve Type HCK2.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 1½˝ thru 6˝ (40 thru 150 mm): Loosen adapter
Failure to Open: Wrong voltage coil; low line voltage; bolts using a 12" adjustable wrench (15" wrench for
controlling switch or thermostat not contacting; coil 5" and 6" valves). Carefully break gasket seal before
is burned-out; adjacent shut-off valve closed; plunger removing bolts; proceed slowly to avoid any refrigerant
or main valve seat is dirt jammed; adapter gasket hole which may still remain in the valve. If disc piston is
not aligned with hole in body and adapter; dirt packed difficult to remove, insert a ¼"-20 threaded screw
under teflon seal ring enabling excessive blow-by; dirt (3/8"-16 for 5"& 6" valves) into center of piston and lift
blocking internal passages. straight-up. Inspect piston and piston bore for burrs,
nicks and other damage. Remove burrs and nicks,
Failure to Close: controlling switch or thermostat clean or replace piston as necessary. Long-life seal
not opening contacts; manual opening stem is turned on disc piston need only be replaced when damaged
in; valve installed in wrong direction; damage or dirt at or severely worn. These valves have a removable
main valve seat or pilot seat; piston bleed hole plugged. stainless steel main valve seat. To remove seat ring
Before opening valve or disassembling pilot for inspection, first remove small hex head seat screw.
for service, be sure it's isolated from the Turn seat ring counter-clockwise by turning it out with
system and all refrigerant is removed (pumped wrench and a steel bar tool positioned horizontally
or by carefully tapping seat ring notch with a punch
out to zero pressure) .
and hammer. Inspect V-port/seat and main valve seat
Follow usual refrigeration system safe ser vicing for nicks, marks, etc. Main valve seat may be lapped
procedure. Read CAUTION section of this bulletin by hand or power drill to remove marks. Grease and
before attempting to service; see page 12. replace seat seal O-ring. Clean, polish or replace
To check solenoid pilot section of valve, disconnect parts as necessary. The V-port tapered seat may
electrical power from coil. Remove the coil by be reconditioned by removing up to 0.04" (1 mm) of
unscrewing the coil knob. Remove the four solenoid teflon from it on a lathe. Lightly lubricate all parts
tube screws, solenoid tube and plunger from valve. and gaskets with soft rag containing refrigerant oil.
Inspect for dir t and damage to teflon seat and Align hole in valve body, adapter gasket, and adapter
stainless steel pilot orifice. Always replace plunger to assure proper operation (5" & 6" have dual O-ring
and solenoid tube together. Clean, polish or replace adapter seal.) Reassemble valve. Carefully check
parts as necessary. Lightly oil solenoid tube gasket, entire valve for leaks before restoring it to service.
re-assemble pilot section of valve and replace electrical
coil housing washer and nut. MANUAL OPENING
The stem is located on top of adapter cover. Slowly
¾˝ thru 1¼˝ (20 thru 32 mm): Use a 3/8" (9 mm)
remove manual opening stem seal cap, being cautious
male hexagon wrench to loosen the four adapter bolts.
to avoid any refrigerant which may have collected
Carefully break gasket seal before removing bolts;
under it. Turn stem in (clockwise) to open valve
proceed slowly to avoid any refrigerant which may still
manually; Counter-clockwise to return valve to
remain in the valve. If piston parts are stuck, remove
automatic operation.
the 2" hex bottom cap to facilitate separation of the
valve V-port/seat from the disc piston. Inspect disc
and piston bore for burrs, nicks and other damage.
Remove burrs and nicks, clean or replace disc piston
as necessary. Long-life seal on disc piston need only
be replaced when damaged or severely worn. Inspect
V-port/seat and main valve seat for nicks, marks, etc.
Main valve seat may be lapped by hand or power drill
to remove marks. Clean, polish or replace parts as
necessary. If necessary, the V-port tapered seat may
be reconditioned by removing up to 0.04" (1 mm) of
teflon from it on a lathe. Lightly lubricate all parts
and gaskets with soft rag containing refrigerant oil.
Align hole in valve body, adapter gasket, and adapter
to assure proper operation. Re-assemble valve.
Carefully check entire valve for leaks before restoring
it to service.

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ORDERING INFORMATION OPTIONAL STRAINERS
Generous capacity strainer is a separate, close-
Flange Connection Style & Sizes coupled, 60 mesh (233 micron rating), flanged unit
Inches (Millimeters) that bolts directly to the solenoid valve inlet.
FPT, SW, WN ODS
STD ALSO STD
3/4" (20) 1" (25), 1 1/4" (32) 7/8" (22)
1" (25) 3/4" (20), 1 1/4" (32) 1 1/8" (28)
1 1/4" (32) 3/4" (20), 1" (25) 1 3/8" (35)
1 1/2" (40) 2" (50) 1 5/8" (42)
2" (50) 1 1/4" (32) 2 1/8" (54)
2 1/2" (65) 3" (80) 2 5/8" (67)
3" (80) ņ 3 1/8" (79)
4" (100) ņ 4 1/8" (105)
5" (125) BW ņ ņ
6" (150) BW ņ ņ

5" and 6" valves are Type HS4W having integral butt
weld end only.
*1¼" port valve is standard 2-bolt flange design; 4-bolt
flange style available upon request to field replace
existing 4-bolt flange.
HS4A WITH CLOSE-COUPLED STRAINER
Weld-In-Line Available; Contact Factory

OPTIONAL BEACON PILOT LIGHTS

Pilot Light Kit includes Beacon pilot light, knob and
o-ring. A /C Coils Only.

Beacon Pilot Light Kits

Color Part No.
Red 70-1100 CAUTION
Amber 70-1101 Hansen valves are for refrigeration systems only. These
Green 70-1102 instructions must be read completely and understood
before selecting, using, or servicing these valves.
Only knowledgeable, trained refrigeration technicians
should install, operate, or ser vice these valves.
TO ORDER: Stated temperature and pressure limits should not
be exceeded. Bonnets, solenoid tubes, etc., should
Specify type, connection type and size, volts, and not be removed from valves unless the system has
strainer if required. Specify voltage and color of been evacuated to zero pressure. See also Safety
optional Beacon Pilot Light if required. Unless Precautions in the current List Price Bulletin and
otherwise specified, standard coil with 1/2" connection the Safety Precautions sheet supplied with product.
will be supplied. Escaping refrigerant can cause injury, especially to
the eyes and lungs.
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
“Refrigerant solenoid valves shall have encapsulated, WARRANTY
watertight coils, Teflon seats, steel or ductile iron A l l H a n s e n p r o d u c t s , exc e p t e l e c t r o n i c s , a r e
bodies, spring closing pilot and main valve seats, and guaranteed against defective materials or workmanship
be suitable for a safe working pressure of 400 psig for one year F.O.B. factory. Electronics are guaranteed
(28 bar), as manufactured by Hansen Technologies against defective materials or workmanship for 90
Corporation or approved equal.” days F.O.B. factory. No consequential damages or
field labor is included.

Hansen Technologies Corporation

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