Data sheet RA 2000

Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Application: RA 2000 Thermostatic Radiator Valves regulate systems. Operators and valves are packaged
the flow of hot water or low pressure steam separately to allow an installer to select a
through free-standing radiators, baseboards, suitable combination for each application.
or convectors in hot water and two-pipe steam

Operator Features: • Valve mounted operators provide fast

acting modulating control of the space
temperature through a patented vapor
charge, ensuring the highest level of
comfort control.

Standard Valve Mounted Standard Valve Mounted • Standard valve mounted operators are
Dial and Sensor Dial with Remote Sensor equipped with a “snap-action” mechanism
that allows for easy installation and removal
without the use of tools. Optional anti-theft
protection clips are available.

• Tamper resistant versions of the valve

mounted operators are available to
Tamper Resist. Valve discourage unauthorized adjustment,
Tamper Resist. Valve
Mounted. Dial and Sensor
Mounted Dial w/ Remote vandalism and theft.
Sensor
• Conforms to ASHRAE / ANSI Standard
102-1983.

Combined Remote Separate Remote

Mounted Dial and Sensor Mounted Dial and Sensor

Valve Features: • RA 2000 valves are fitted with a packing

gland assembly that is replaceable while the
system is in operation. The packing gland is
fitted with a grease cup to ensure the o-ring
packing is lubricated for life.

Straight FPT x MPT Angle FPT x MPT • Sturdy EPDM rubber valve disc provides a
Union Tailpiece Union Tailpiece positive seal against the valve seat at
differential pressures of up to 15 PSI in hot
water heating systems, while 15psig for low
pressure steam systems.

• Plastic cap supplied to protect the valve

pushpin can provide manual control of
Side Mount Angle the valve during installation. If manual
FPT x MPT Straight Double operation is required, a separate hand knob
Union Tailpiece Solder Union
is available as an accessory.

• Valves remain normally open with no

operator mounted.

• Conforms to ASHRAE / ANSI Standard

102-1983.

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Technical Hydronic Hot Water Systems Two-Pipe Low-Pressure Steam Systems

Specifications:
Maximum Temperature: 250 °F Maximum Temperature: 250 °F
Maximum Static Pressure: 145 psi Maximum Test Pressure: 232 psig
Maximum Test Pressure: 232 psi Maximum Steam Pressure: 15 psig
Max. Diff. Pressure (water): 15 psi Max. Sensor Temperature: 140 °F
Max. Sensor Temperature: 140 °F Adjustable Temp. Range: 45-86°F (7-30°C)
Adjustable Temp. Range: 45-86°F (7-30°C)

Comfort Control: Control of the space temperature at a

comfortable level is easily accomplished Indicator Tab
by adjusting the dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise. The dial has a numbered scale
of 1 to 5 corresponding to temperatures of
approximately 57°F to 79°F (14°C to 26°C).

Should the space be unoccupied for an

extended period, the dial can be set to the “ *
”symbol for freeze protection (50°F or 9°C) to
save energy.

Indicated temperatures are approximate.

Adjust the dial to the desired setting.

Design and Function: The RA 2000 thermostatic operator consists in the bellows closing the valve. The balanced
of a saturated vapor charged bellows and a pressures between the adjustment spring and
setting dial. The dial is set to the position equal the bellows ensure a smooth and modulating
to the desired temperature. When the ambient operation of the valve. Danfoss RA 2000 are
temperature lowers, the pressure from the manufactured to the highest quality standards
bellows will reduce, allowing the valve to open. in an ISO 9001 factory.
A rise of temperature increases the pressure

No. Description:

1- Operator setting dial (ABS)

2- Vapor charged bellows
3- Safety spring (steel)
4- Adjustment spring (steel)
5- Locking/limiting pin (steel)
6- Pressure spindle (plastic)
7- Snap-on mounting ring (plastic)
8- Valve body (nickel plated brass)
9- Union nut (nickel plated brass)
10- Tailpiece (nickel plated brass)
11- Valve disc (EPDM)
12- Valve spindle (brass)
13- Valve spring (stainless steel)
14- Back seat washer (EPDM)
15- Valve bonnet (brass)
16- Pressure pin (stainless steel)
17- Packing o-ring (EPDM)
18- Packing gland (DRZ brass)

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Applications:
Typical Installation Configuration = Operator Type + Valve Type

Free-Standing Radiators Valve -mounted dial

Straight,
The freestanding hot water and sensor, standard
Side-Mount
or low-pressure steam or tamper resistant
Angle or
radiator is located where air = models. +
Double
circulation is unobstructed Always install these
Solder
and passes freely over the operators in a
Union
operator. horizontal position.

Valve -mounted dial Straight,

Free-Standing Radiators
with remote sensor, Angle,
Freestanding hot water or
standard or tamper- Side-
low-pressure steam radiator.
resistant models. Mount
Air circulation does not pass = +
The sensor can be Angle or
freely over the operator
mounted on a wall Double
due to furniture, drapes,
up to 6 feet away in a Solder
coverings, etc.
location free of drafts. Union

Baseboards/Convectors Valve -mounted dial Straight,

The hot water or low- and sensor, standard Side-
pressure steam fin-tube or tamper resistant Mount
baseboard or convector is = Models. + Angle or
located where air circulation Always install these Double
is unobstructed and passes operators in a Solder
freely over the operator. horizontal position. Union

Baseboards/Convectors Combined remote

Straight,
Hot water or low-pressure mounted dial and
Angle,
steam fin-tube baseboard sensor. The dial
Side-
or convector. Air circulation operators are wall
= + Mount
does not pass freely mounted and are
Angle or
over the operator due to available with 6’, 16’
Double
furniture, drapes, coverings, or 26’ long capillary
Solder
etc. tubes.

Separate remote
Baseboards/Convectors mounted dial and Straight,
The hot water or low- sensor. The remote Angle,
pressure steam fin-tube dial mounts on the Side-
baseboard or convector wall or enclosure Mount
= +
arrangement requires (max. 6’ away). The Angle or
the dial and sensor to be sensor is mounted Double
mounted separately, away beneath the radiation Solder
from the valve. or on a draft free wall Union
6’away from the dial.

Important! Valve mounted dial and sensor operators heat radiating upwards from the valve resulting
should be installed horizontally. in the premature closing of the valve.
If mounted vertically, the operators will sense

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RA 2000 Operators
Ordering Information: Operator Code No. Description Sensor Capillary

013G8250 Valve mounted dial and sensor Built-in -

013G8252 Valve mounted dial with remote sensor Remote 6’

Valve mounted dial and sensor, Tamper-

013G8240 Built-in -
resistant

Valve mounted dial with remote sensor,

013G2922 Remote 6’
Tamper-resistant

013G8562 Combined remote mounted dial and sensor* Built-in 6’

013G8565 Combined remote mounted dial and sensor* Built-in 16’
013G8568 Combined remote mounted dial and sensor* Built-in 26’

013G8564 Separate remote mounted dial and sensor* Remote 6’ + 6’

013G5002 Manual adjustment handle - -

* Includes sockets for use on RAV, KOVM and VMT valve bodies.

RA 2000 Valves

Valve Code No. Size Valve Type Cv* Connections (inlet x outlet)

013G8015 1/2” 1.6

013G8020 3/4” 2.7 FPT X MPT
Straight Union
013G8025 1” 2.8 Tailpiece
013G8032 1-1/4” 2.8
013G8014 1/2” 1.6
013G8019 3/4” 2.7 FPT X MPT
Angle Union
013G8024 1” 2.8 Tailpiece
013G8031 1-1/4” 2.8
013G8013 1/2” 1.6
013G8018 3/4” 2.1 FPT X MPT
Side Mount
Union
013G8023 1” Angle 2.8 Tailpiece
013G8030 1-1/4” 2.8
013G8042 1/2” 1.6 Double Solder
Straight
013G8044 3/4” 2.7 Union
* Cv is the water flow rate through the fully open valve at a pressure drop of 1psi. To determine the pressure drop
through the valve at other flow rates use the formula: ∆P= (Q/Cv)2, where Q= water flow in GPM

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Dimensions:

Valve Connection
L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 H1 H2
Type Type
1/2” NPT 2-5/8” 3-3/4” 1-57/64” 3-3/4”
3/4” NPT 2-29/32” 4-3/16” 2-1/16” 3-15/16”
Straight
1” NPT 3-17/32” 4-31/32 2-1/16” 3-15/16”
1-1/4” NPT 4-1/4” 5-29/32” 2-9/64” 4-1/64”
1/2” NPT 1-3/16” 2-9/32” 1-1/64” 1-57/64” 3-3/4”
3/4” NPT 1-11/32” 2-5/8” 1-9/64” 2-1/16” 3-15/16”
Angle
1” NPT 1-9/16” 3” 1-11/32” 2-1/16” 3-15/16”
1-1/4” NPT 1-3/4” 3-3/8” 1-9/16” 2-1/16” 3-15/16”
1/2” NPT 1-1/8” 2-1/4” 1-1/64” 2-3/8” 4-1/4”
Side 3/4” NPT 1-11/32” 2-5/8” 1-9/64” 2-7/16” 4-5/16”
Mount 1” NPT 1-9/16” 3” 1-11/32” 2-3/8” 4-1/4”
1-1/4” NPT 1-3/4” 3-3/8” 1-9/16” 2-3/8” 4-1/4”
Double 1/2” 2-5/8” 3-15/16” 1-57/64” 3-3/4”
Solder 3/4” 2-15/16” 4-5/8” 2-1/16” 3-15/16”

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Capacity: Note: For best control, select valve

based on 4°F P-deviation and
Hydronic Hot Water maximum
Applications 5 psi pressure drop.
P-deviation is the difference
Example: between the thermostat setting and
Flow Required: the actual space temperature. For
0.65 US GPM best comfort control and long life,
Pipe Size: 1⁄2” valves should be selected to provide
design flow at a 4°F P-deviation.
Solution:
Draw a line from 0.65 USgpm The shaded area represents
until it intersects with the differential pressure above those
dashed line for the 1⁄2” valve. recommended for quiet operation.
Draw a vertical line down to The maximum differential pressure
find the additional system ratings indicate the maximum
pressure drop due to the valve pressure at which valves regulate
will be 0.6 psi. satisfactorily. In order to prevent
noise, pumps that provide only
the required pressure should be
recommended. Experience shows
that in most systems a differential
pressure of
0.5 - 2.5 psi across the valve is
sufficient to provide the required
flow.

Low Pressure Step-by-step selection technique Solution:

Steam Applications: From the table below a 3/4” valve will provide
1. Before selecting valves, consider P-deviation. 28MBH at a 4°F P-deviation at a pressure drop
2. Check that system pressure is below 15psig. of 3psi. If the system pressure is 3psi or greater a
3. Determine load requirements for each valve. 3/4” valve can be used.

Example:
Design load: 28MBH
Pipe Size: 3/4”
P-deviation ≤ 4°F

Pressure Drop 1 psig 2 psig 3 psig 4 psig 5 psig

P-Deviation °F 4 Fully open 4 Fully open 4 Fully open 4 Fully open 4 Fully open
Valve Size Rating Code
1/2” MBH 10 16 14 22 16 28 20 32 35 62
3/4” MBH 15 30 20 40 28 50 32 58 60 108
1” & 1-1/4” MBH 18 40 25 52 30 60 36 72 66 140

Conversion Factors: Important

Sq. ft. EDR to Btu/hr = Sq. ft. EDR x 240 (steam) P-deviation refers to the difference between
the thermostat setting and the actual space
Btu/hr to Sq. ft. EDR = Btu/hr 240 temperature. For best comfort and long life,
valves should be selected which provide the
1 MBH = 1,000 Btu/hr design heating load at approximately a 4°F
P-deviation.
Rating Abbreviations:
MBH = Thousands of Btu/hr.

EDR = Equivalent Direct Radiation

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Spare Parts and Code No. Description

Accessories:
RA 2000 013G1236 Screwdriver tool set
Valve Mount 013G1246 Limitation pins for RA 8250/52 (10 pcs)
Operators 013G1237 Limitation pins for tamper resistant operators RA 8240 / 2922 (30 pcs)

013G8250 013G5245 Anti-theft protection clips for RA 8250/52 (20 pcs)

013G8252 Locking screw plugs for tamper resistant operators RA 8240 / 2922
013G1232
013G8240 (10 pcs).
013G2922 013G1672 Cover plate for scale window of tamper resistant operators (20 pcs)
013G1350 Angle Adapter for RA 2000 valves & sensors

RA Socket 1
For RA 2000
2
Wall Mount
Operators

013G8562
Code No. Description Position No.
013G8565
013G5068 013G8591 Socket Body for RA 2000 1
013G8564
013G8568 013G5503 Bellows Holder (set of 2 pcs) 2

RA Socket 1
For RA 2000
Wall Mount 2
Operators

013G8562
Code No. Description Position No.
013G8565
013G5068 013G8593 Socket Body for RAV, VMT and KOVM 1
013G8564
013G8568 013G5503 Bellows Holder (set of 2 pcs) 2

Code No. Description

013G0290 Packing Gland
013G5002 Manual adjustment handle (Water applications only)
013-7045 Gasket for RA valves

RA 2000 013G8070 RA to RA 2000 adapter

Valve 013G8072 RAV to RA 2000 adapter
Bodies 013G8037 Insert, valve top & gland replacement, 1/2” NPT angle & straight valve
013G8038 Insert, valve top & gland replacement, 1/2” NPT sidemount angle valve
013G8039 Insert, valve top & gland replacement, 1/2” solder, & all 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4”
003L0213 Demounting tool for valve tops RA 2000, RA-S, RA-N, FHV-A
013G1350 Right angle Operator adapter

Changing the Should the packing gland on the valve body

Packing Gland: show signs of weeping, it can be replaced in a
few minutes with the system in operation.

Order packing gland 013G0290 for RA 2000 and

FHV-A valves.

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Warning: Brass products such as Danfoss thermostatic Neglecting the above restrictions may in some
radiator valves should not be installed in hy- circumstances cause damage to the brass in the
dronic or steam heating systems that are being valve allowing the heating fluid to escape, pos-
treated with medias that contain, or that during sibly scalding any bystanders.
the process of treatment could develop, agents
aggressive to brass. In concentrations larger Note: To avoid internal damage and void the
than shown, agents such as Ammonia (0.2mg/l), warranty, mineral oils must not come in contact
Mercury (0.01mg/l), Oxygen (0.01mg/l), Carbon with EPDM valve components.
Dioxide (0.05mg/l), or Chloride (20mg/l) must
be avoided. Further the pH-value of the me-
dium in contact with the brass products should
not exceed 9.5.

Typical Specifications: The thermostatic radiator valve assembly orientation. The thermostatic operator shall
shall be a two part assembly consisting of the be available in either a valve or wall mounted
brass valve body and thermostatic operator. dial operator. The valve mounted dial shall be a
The brass valve body shall have a packing vapor charged operator and installed via snap-
gland assembly capable of replacement while action mechanism or Allen key. Assembly shall
the system is in operation. The valve shall be conform to ASHREA / ANSI standard 102-1983.
available in a straight, angle, or side mount

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