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Hofman Specially Co., Inc.
Specialties, Heating
HOFFMAN "CONTROLLED HEAT" EQUIPMENT
WITH BOILER RETURN TRAP
For Hoffman "Controlled Heat" installations fired with oil or gas burners, or soft
coal, where pressures are generally built up quickly, or where Unit Heaters or other
devices requiring a constant pressure in excess of 8 ounces, are used, we recommend the
Hoffman Boiler Return Trap equipment. At low pressures, water returns by gravity to
the boiler but when the pressure exceeds this point, the Boiler Return Trap functions to
maintain the prompt return of condensate to the Boiler. The balanced, double-seated
valve mechanism opens quickly when the high water level of
the trap is reached, allowing rapid equalizing of pressures.
Air is freely vented thru the Receiver Vent but is not per
mitted to return to the system thru the valve.
Boiler Return Traps and Receiver Vents are made in four
sizes of the following capacities: No.
30--2000 sq. ft. No. 31--2900 sq. ft.
No. 32--5300. sq. ft. No. 33--8000
sq. ft. These capacities are based on a
condensation rate of lb. per sq. ft.
of radiation per hour and one operation
of the trap per minute.
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The sketch below shows the general
piping arrangement where the Boiler
Return Trap and Receiver Vent 'are
installed. The Receiver Vent provides ample
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storage capacity for the condensate
which accumulates during the period that the Trap is discharg
ing to boiler and prevents temporary flooding of'the dry re
turns. Minimum differential between the boiler water line and
low end of dry return is therefore required.
Operation of the Return Trap is noiseless as all working
parts are enclosed and the balanced valve construction permits-
the use of light counter-weights. Interior parts are made of
Boiler Return Trap
non-corrosive materials. Detailed literature^, supplied on
application.
TYPICAL LAYOUT USING BOILER RETURN TRAP EQUIPMENT
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TYPICAL HOFFMAN CONTROLLE D HEAT SYSTEM USINQ BOILER RETURN TRAP AND HAVING PRESSURE RETURN.
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Size Rating B.R. Sq. Ft. A.* Trap. Rad. N.
B.
D.
30 . 2000 31 2900 32 5300 33 8000
19* 7' 4' 22* 9* W,' 24' 10* 9'
26' 9'
'Minimum to Bottom of Pipe.
Hoffman Specialty Co., Inc.
Specialties, Heating
HOFFMAN-ECONOMY PUMPS
Vacuum.Pumps--The Jet-Type Vacuum Producer enables this pump to deliver full rated capacity in extremely hot-water. There are no moving parts with close clearances. Single pump consists of one vacuum producer, centrifugal pump, cast-iron receiver and accumulator tank, automatic boiler feed control, motor and full automatic starting equipment, mounted complete. Duplex units consist of a single cast-iron tank, with two vacuum producers, two pumps, two motors, each pump and motor furnished with full auto matic control. Standard pumps made in pressure of discharge range of 20--30 and 40 pounds. Capacities 2500 to 300,000 sq. ft. cast-iron radiation.
Single Vacuum Pump
Type E Condensation Pump is a compact unit
shipped ready for installation. It consists of pump, motor,
cast-iron tank with all necessary tank trimmings for auto
matic control. Pump is of close coupled type with impeller
securely mounted on the motor shaft extension. These
pumps give full capacity at 1750 r.p.m. and improved per
formance makes possible the use of comparatively small
motors with consequent low consumption of electricity.
Capacities, 1,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. cast-iron radiation.
Discharge pressure for standard pumps 10--20--30 pounds.
Discharge pressure up to 60 pounds can be furnished.
Type B & C Condensation Units consist of pump,
motor, steel tank and tank trimmings assembled on a
single cast-iron base. The pump is direct connected to
the motor through a flexible coupling. The pumping
unit is of the multi-stage type and so constructed that
access may be had to impeller and other interior parts
without breaking the piping connections. Receiver is
of heavy gauge welded steel securely attached to cast-
iron feet by anchor bolts welded to the shell. Capaci
ties range from 6,000 to 70,000 sq. ft. of cast-iron
radiation, with discharge pressure up to 175 lbs. duplex or single units can be furnished.
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Vertical Underground Pumps and-Receivers are designed for use on heating plants where the returns are located below basement floor levels, or otherwise too low for horizontal condensation pumps. The receiver is of heavy cast-iron suitable for underground use without danger of corrosion, making a cement lined pit unnecessary.
The pumps are of vertical bronze fitted centrifugal type suspended from the receiver cover and bearings may be renewed without removing impeller from shaft or shaft from pump. A flexible coupling connects motor to pump shaft. Shaft is protected from bearing wear by a re movable sleeve. Receiver is equipped with float switch for automatic control of motor, this control being removable without disturbing pump or pipe connections. Duplex Units with two pumps and motors mounted in a single receiver of larger size can be furnished if desired. Capacities, 3000 to 30,000 sq. ft. of cast-iron radiation with discharge pressures ranging from 1ft to 100 lbs. -
The Reciprocating Pump and Receiver is recom mended where high pressures of from 50 to 100 lbs. are met and moderately priced equipment is desired. These pumps operate on less power than required for centrifugal pumps, but are not as quiet, due to a slight pulsation at the end of each stroke and slight hum of the chain drive. As the pumps are usually installed in Laundries, Drying Plants or other industrial establishments, the slight noise is not objectionable. Receivers are of welded steel equip ped with automatic float control. Capacities 1,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. Discharge pressures 50 to 150 pounds.
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Reciprocating Pumps