This instruction manual is intended for use with the model(s) listed on the front cover. It is necessary not only for installation but for subsequent maintenance, disassembly/reassembly and troubleshooting. Please keep it in a safe place for future reference. 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
• The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety: be sure to observe all of them as they relate to installation, use, maintenance, and repair. Furthermore, TLV accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage occurring as a result of failure to observe these precautions.
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Use only under conditions in which no water hammer will occur. The impact of water hammer may damage the product, leading to fluid discharge, which may cause burns or other injury. 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
Water constantly respond to the flow of air. 4. When draining the piping, the air vent automatically opens to introduce air and remove water more easily (preventing a vacuum from forming in the piping). 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
** CNo. (Charge / Mill No.) is displayed for products with options. This item is omitted when there are no options. *** Connection inner diameter is displayed for products with options. This item is omitted when there are no options. Configuration Name Body Cover Float Body Clamp Cover Gasket Valve Seat Wing Nut 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
If there is a problem, determine the cause using the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual. Tolerance Angle for Installation - 5° 5° 5° 5° 5° Make sure the air vent is installed with the raised lettering on the body horizontal. 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
Procedure Cover Gasket: Check for warping and damage Valve Seat: Check for scratches or wear Float: Check for scratches or dents 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
The specific gravity of the liquid is outside Select a product with suitable water is blowing the specifications for this product specifications for the operating (this product is for water systems) conditions 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY Subject to the limitations set forth below, TLV Corporation, a North Carolina corporation (“TLV”) warrants that products which are sold by it or TLV International, Inc., a Japanese corporation (“TII”), which products (the “Products”) are designed and manufactured by TLV Co., Ltd., a Japanese corporation (“TLVJ”), conform to the specifications published...
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TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RETURN OR REPLACEMENT OF THE CLAIMED DEFECTIVE PRODUCT ARE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BUYER OR THE FIRST END USER. TLV RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSPECT ON THE FIRST END USER’S SITE ANY PRODUCTS CLAIMED TO BE DEFECTIVE BEFORE ISSUING A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION.
Option (2-piece Clamp for Bolts and Nuts) Configuration Name Body Cover Float Body Clamp Cover Gasket Valve Seat Clamp Nut Clamp Bolt 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
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Body the seating surface of the valve seat (Fig. B) Valve Seat Table of Tightening Torques Torque Distance Across Flats Part Name N·m (lbf·ft) (in) Clamp Bolts / Nuts (1 N⋅m ≈ 10 kg⋅cm) 172-65528A-01 (VS3-E/VS3-P/VS3-EP) 8 Jul 2015...
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