Bulletin S119f

DEC 2021

Specifications, Applications,
Service Instructions & Parts

HS8A & HS8W

SOLENOID VALVE
1/2” (13mm) PORT

3/8” thru 3/4”

FPT, SW, WN, ODS
for refrigerants

HS8A with Close-Coupled ST050 Strainer

INTRODUCTION KEY FEATURES

This heavy-duty HS8 refrigeration solenoid valve
is compact and pilot-operated. It is now more dirt
resistant, erosion resistant, and corrosion resistant WATERTIGHT
than other similar refrigerant valves. A dirt ENCAPSULATED COIL
controlling Teflon piston seal helps prevent sticking.
The valve body has improved, erosion resistant flow
passages. The HS8 is used to provide on-off
control of refrigerant flow. When the coil is
energized, a pressure difference across the piston LARGE
opens the valve seat. When the coil is de- DIAMETER,
STABLE,
energized, a spring closes the main Teflon seat to STAINLESS
stop all flow. DIRT CLOSING
CONTROLLING SPRING
APPLICATIONS TEFLON
SEALED IMPROVED
The HS8 is ideal as a liquid line solenoid valve. While STAINLESS TEFLON SEAT
STEEL PISTON
primarily for ammonia, this valve is also suitable for PREVENTS
IMPROVED,
R22, R134a, CO2 and other compatible refrigerants. STICKING
ERROSION-
The most common use of this valve is to control flow RESISTANT FLOW
to: expansion devices, recirculating liquid overfeed PASSAGES

evaporators, hot gas defrost, and small capacity

evaporator suction. In addition, the HS8 makes an CORROSION PROOF
ideal noncondensible gas (air) purge point solenoid SEAL CAP

valve, and is recommended for use with Hansen

AUTO-PURGER.

MAXIMUM RATINGS, AMMONIA ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Liquid, Receiver Pressure: 110 Tons (387 kW) Low-wattage coil
Recirculation, 4 to 1: 36 Tons (127 kW) 300 psi (20 bar) MOPD, 500 psi (34 bar) for CO2
Hot Gas: 10 Tons (35 kW) Teflon main & pilot seats
Suction: 5.0 Tons (18 kW) Close-couples to ST050 (100 mesh) strainer or
Flow Factor: Cv = 3.3 (2.9 Kv) HS8W integral strainer
Heavy-duty construction
CSA certified status
Wireless pilot lights (see page 2)
Replaceable Seat (HS8W)
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION
Body: HS8A - Cast ductile iron, corrosion-resistant coated Protect the interior of the valve from dirt before and
HS8W - Cast Steel, ASTM 32, grade LCB, painted during installation. A close-coupled inlet strainer is
Bonnet Cartridge: Steel, plated normally installed and recommended. Allow 2.25” (57
Piston: Stainless steel, Teflon seal
mm) above the valve for coil removal and 3” (76
Plunger: Stainless steel
mm) below the strainer for screen removal. The
Pilot Orifice: Stainless Steel
arrow on the valve body must point in the direction
Seats: Teflon, pilot and main
of system flow. If a pressure reversal can occur use
Valve Seats: HS8A - Integral, Ductile Iron
a check valve on the outlet side of the HS8A. The
HS8W - Replaceable 303 Stainless steel
MOPD: 300 psi (20 bar) AC coils only check valve can be close coupled directly to the
500 psi (34 bar) available HS8A outlet. For proper flange gasket sealing, care
Safe Working Pressure: 400 psig (28 bar) must be taken when threading or welding to assure
600 psig (42 bar) for CO2 flanges are parallel to each other and perpendicular
Operating Temperature: -60°F to +240°F (-50°C to +115°C) to pipe. Also, gaskets should be lightly oiled and
all bolts must be tightened evenly. During welding,
ELECTRICAL the manual opening stem should be opened upward
The coil draws 16 watts and will operate properly between several turns to protect the Teflon seat from weld
85% and 110% of rated voltage (24V coil draws 19 watts). heat.
Standard coil connection is a 1/2” fitting (NPSM) for conduit,
with two 18” wire leads and ground wire. Coils with DIN plug INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
or 1/2” NPSM quick disconnect plug are available. Contact INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
the factory. All coils are totally encapsulated and meet
NEMA 3R (rainproof) and NEMA 4 (splash proof, approx. HS8A ALLOW 2.25” (57)
IP65) requirements. The coil should only be energized while 2.95”
FOR COIL REMOVAL

on the solenoid tube. Otherwise, immediate coil burnout may (75)

occur. To avoid bending the solenoid tube, remove the coil

from valve before connecting any electrical conduit. Pilot
lights are available.
5.78”
(147)

2.88”
COIL OPTIONS 3.25”
(83)
(73)

STANDARD DIN PLUG COIL QUICK DISCONNECT COIL

1.5”
5” (127) (38)
3" (76) WITHOUT STRAINER

ALLOW 3” (76) FOR STRAINER BASKET

REMOVAL

HS8W

Frequency Inrush Holding Resistance at Room

Voltage
(Hertz) Amps Amps Temperature (Ohms)

60 0.73 0.24
115 VAC 56± 6
50 0.93 0.31
60 (208V) 0.32 0.11

208/230VAC 60 (240V) 0.41 0.14 226 ± 23

50 (230V) 0.47 0.16

60 3.42 1.14
24VAC 2 ± .2
50 4.56 1.52
24VDC DC 1.2 1.2 20± 2

OPTIONAL BEACON PILOT LIGHTS HS8W TOP VIEW

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
Amber 70-1101
Green 70-1102

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PARTS LIST HS8A 2
6
Item Description Qty Part No.
1a Coil Kit (115V) 1/2" Fitting w/leads Coil Kit 1 70-1085 1
1b (208/230V) 1/2" Fitting w/leads Coil Kit 1 70-1086
1c (24V) 1/2" Fitting w/leads 1 70-1087
Coil Kit (Other Voltages / Connections) FACTORY 5
Above kits consist of: 8
1 Bare Coil 1
10 3
2 Coil Knob 1 15
3 Coil O-Ring 1
27 9
Solenoid Tube/Plunger Kit 1 70-1059 11 7
17
Above kit consists of:
5 Plunger 1 16
26
6 Solenoid Tube 1 25
7 Solenoid Tube O-Ring 1
8 Tube Screws 4 29
11
2 Coil Knob 1
3 Coil O-ring 1 29
22 12
Gasket Kit 1 70-1005
Above kit consists of: 13
7 Solenoid Tube O-Ring 1 20
9 Upper Body O-Ring 1 23 18
10 Lower Body O-Ring 1
11 Flange Gasket Stem 3 24 21 14
19
12 O-Ring Packing 1 11
13 Packing 1 24a
14 Seal Cap O-Ring 1
19 Packing Washer 1
20 Packing Nut 1 HS8W 2
31 Seat O-Ring 1 6
3 Coil O-Ring 1

Bonnet Cartridge Kit 1 70-1001 1

Above kit consists of:
15 Cartridge Assembly 1
Gasket Kit 1
5
Solenoid Tube/Plunger Kit 1
8
Piston Assembly Kit 1 70-1002 10 3
15
Above kit consists of:
16 Piston Assembly 1 9
17 Closing Spring 1 27 7
Gasket Kit 1 17
16
Seat Kit (HS8W Only) 1 70-1302
Above kit consists of:
30 Seat Ring 1
Removal Tool 1

30
Seal Cap Kit 1 70-1075
Above kit consists of: 12
21 Seal Cap 1 31
14 Seal Cap O-Ring 1 20 13

Strainer Screen Kit 1 78-1001 18

Above kit consists of: 21 14
22 Screen Assembly, 100 mesh 1 19
23 Strainer Cap Gasket 1

Bolt and Nut Kit HS8W TOP VIEW

For HS8A less Strainer (a) 78-1006
For HS8A with Strainer (b) 78-1007 22 24
Above kits consist of:
25 Nut, 7/16-14 2
26a Bolt, 7/16-14x3 3/4 2
26b Bolt, 7/16-14x5 1/2 2

18 Stem 1 23
24 Strainer Cap 1
27 Body 1
29 Flanges 2

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 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARRANTY
Failure to open: Wrong coil voltage; low All Hansen products, except electronics, are
line voltage; electric controlling device is not guaranteed against defective materials or
switching; coil is burned-out; inlet/outlet pressure workmanship for one year F.O.B. factory.
differential is too high; piston or solenoid coil Electronics are guaranteed against defective
plunger is jammed closed with dirt. materials or workmanship for 90 days F.O.B.
factory. No consequential damages or field labor
Failure to close: Electric controlling device is is included.
not switching; manual-opening stem is turned
in; piston or solenoid coil plunger is jammed ORDERING INFORMATION
open by dirt; damage or dirt at main valve seat
or pilot valve seat. Connection Style & Sizes Inches (Millimeters)
FPT, SW, WN ODS
Before opening the valve for service, be sure it
STYLE STD ALSO STD
is isolated from the system and all refrigerant is
3/4” (20) 5/8” (16)
removed. Disconnect electrical power from coil. HS8A 1/2” (13)
3/8” (10)
Remove the coils by unscrewing the coil knob. 5/8” (16)
To remove internal parts, use a large wrench 1/2” (13) 3/4” (20)
HS8W 7/8” (22)
1" (25) BW
to slowly unscrew the bonnet cartridge (15), 1-1/8” (28)
proceeding cautiously to detect any remaining
refrigerant inside the valve. Then, remove the FPT: Female Pipe Thread (American National Standard)
SW: Socket Weld to accommodate American and API pipe
closing spring (17) and piston (16). Check for dirt WN: Weld Neck to match American pipe
on the piston (16), Teflon piston seal, and seat. ODS: Outside Diameter Sweat, for American copper tubes
Clean and reinstall or install new parts. Check
the upper (9) and lower (10) body O-rings and Standard encapsulated solenoid coil is included for
replace if necessary. Use refrigerant oil or grease 50/60Hz 208/230, 115, or 24 volts; other voltages
when installing the O-rings. offered. Standard coil connection is a 1/2” fitting
To check the pilot section of the valve, first (NPSM). Coils with DIN plug or 1/2” NPSM quick
loosen the four solenoid tube screws (8). Then, disconnect plug are available; please specify when
break the seal between the solenoid tube (6) and ordering. Pilot lights are also available.
bonnet cartridge (15), being careful to avoid any
refrigerant which may remain. Check the face TO ORDER
of the Teflon seat in the plunger (5), the plunger Specify type, connection type and size, volts, and
spring, and the pilot seat orifice on the strainer if required. Unless otherwise specified,
bonnet cartridge (15). Clean or replace parts standard coil with 1/2” connection will be supplied.
as necessary. The pilot seat is integral with the
bonnet cartridge. Install a new solenoid tube TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
gasket (7) and oil lightly. Reassemble the bonnet “Refrigerant solenoid valves shall have
cartridge (15) to the valve body (27), using 75 ft- encapsulated, watertight coils, Teflon seats, steel
lbs (102 N-m) torque to tighten the secondary, or ductile iron bodies, spring closing pilot and main
metal, knife-edge seal. Carefully check the valve valve seats, and be suitable for a safe working
for leaks before restoring to service. pressure of 400 psig (28 bar), as manufactured by
Hansen Technologies Corporation or approved
CAUTION equal.”
Hansen valves are for refrigeration systems only.
These instructions must be read completely and
understood before selecting, using, or servicing
these valves. Only knowledgeable, trained
refrigeration technicians should install, operate,
or service these valves. Stated temperature
and pressure limits should not be exceeded.
Bonnets, solenoid tubes, etc., should not be
removed from valves unless the system has been
evacuated to zero pressure. See also Safety
Precautions in the current List Price Bulletin
and the Safety Precautions sheet supplied with
product. Escaping refrigerant can cause injury, Hansen Technologies Corporation
681 Commerce Street
especially to the eyes and lungs. Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 USA
Tel: 630.325.1565 Fax: 630.325.1572 Toll: 800.426.7368
Email: [email protected] Web: www.hantech.com
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