I-VICFLEX.AQD-M_11
REV_B
I-VICFLEX.AQD-M
/ Victaulic
®
VicFlex
™
Styles AQD-M Bracket / Installation Instructions
TECHNICAL DATA FOR
FLEXIBLE HOSES
The following section provides friction loss
information for flexible hoses that can be used
with Style AQD-M Brackets.
WARNING
• It is the system designer’s responsibility to verify suitability of stainless steel flexible hose for use with the intended fluid media within the
piping system and external environment.
• The material specifier shall evaluate the effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level, and
flow rate on stainless steel components to confirm system life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause product failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
SERIES AH2-CC FLEXIBLE HOSE FRICTION LOSS DATA (FM)
Model
Length of Flexible Hose
inches/mm
Outlet Size
inches/Metric
Equivalent Length of 1-inch/DN25 Schedule 40 Pipe
feet/meters*
Maximum Number
of 90° Bends§
AH2-CC-48
48
1220
1/2
DN15
23.4
3
7.1
* 7-inch/178-mm minimum bend radius (tested with standard 5 3/4-inch/146-mm length straight reducer)
§ A higher number of bends may be permitted, provided the sum of degrees is equal to or less than the total maximum allowable degrees of bends
(e.g. Two 90° bends equal 180°. Three 90° bends equal 270°). The minimum bend radius and maximum number of 90° offset (bends), stated in these installation instructions,
refer to the final installed condition of the hose.
For friction loss data for elbows, refer to Victaulic publication 10.85.
When using a No. 101 90° Elbow or a No. 102 Straight Tee in place of a Style 108 Coupling on the end of a Series AH2-CC Flexible Hose, the friction loss data shown above
shall be added to the No. 101 or No. 102 friction loss data published in Victaulic publication 10.54.
NOTE:
Differences in equivalent lengths are due to varying test methods, per FM 1637 standards. Refer to these standards for additional information regarding friction loss
test methods.
