Summary of Contents for THRUSH AAR-O-VENT TASF
- Page 1 Manual # OMAV2-SUMP1 High Performance Air & Dirt Separators Manual # 9636-1230 Rev. B Operation & Maintenance Manual 340 West 8 Street Peru, IN 46970 PH: 765-472-3351 FX: 765-472-3968 www.thrushco.com Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc U.S. PATENT 8,177,975...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Parts Ordering/Contact Information THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT THRUSH CO. DEEMS CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. THE BASIC THRUSH CO. PRODUCT REVEALED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PATENTED, U.S. PATENT 8,177,975 AS ARE CERTAIN PRODUCT COMPONENTS. IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF THIS DOCUMENT,... -
Page 4: Section No
General Product Information 1.1 Overview The Aar-O-Vent® is another product in the long line of innovations from Thrush Co.,INC. It has been carefully assembled and factory tested to provide years of trouble-free service. This manual provides information to install, operate, service and maintain the Aar-O-Vent. -
Page 5: Safety Information/Warnings
2.1 Safety Information and Warnings Every practical safety feature has been incorporated into the design and manufacture of the Thrush Co. Aar-O-Vent. If questions are not answered by this manual, or if specific installation, operation, and/or maintenance procedures are not clearly understood, contact your local representative before proceeding. -
Page 6: Component Identification And Information
3.1 Component Identification The following paragraphs contain functional descriptions for each of the major components of a Thrush Co. Aar-O-Vent. This manual provides information for multiple Aar-O-Vent models. All the components listed have the same functional purpose in each model. - Page 7 One of the optional features offered with each Aar-O-Vent is sight glasses. Sight glasses allow the user to periodically check the coalescing medium for signs of dirt build-up. Thrush Co. Figure 3-3 Sight Glass Manual #9636-1230 Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
- Page 8 Risk of severe personal injury and/or property damage may occur if the bundle and head are not supported. Thrush Co. Manual #9636-1230 3.1.4 Thrush Model 720 Air Eliminator Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
- Page 9 The Thrush Model 720 Air Eliminator is a unique high capacity, air elimination device. It is designed to eliminate air as fast as it can be separated from liquid. The valve will not open if negative pressure occurs, preventing air from being drawn back into the system.
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Page 10: Installation And Operation
9. System by-pass piping is also recommended to better facilitate system service and maintenance. 10. The Aar-O-Vent will operate with flow entering the unit at either connection. Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc... - Page 11 4. Once all connections are made, allow the system to completely fill with water. Opening the skim valve will speed up this process. 5. After the unit is completely filled, the Aar-O-Vent is ready for operation. Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
- Page 12 Dirt”. The “Air Only” and “Air & Dirt” units are the only models that utilize the Thrush Model 720 air elimination device, air vent. They also have extra space in the top of the vessel for the collection of air. Outlined below is operational information on the air elimination feature of the Aar-O-Vent.
- Page 13 THE FLOAT INSIDE THE AIR VENT TO DROP AND RELEASE THE AIR. SKIM VALVE COALESCING MEDIUM BUBBLES COALESCE FORMING LARGER BUBBLES AIR BUBBLES & ENTRAINED AIR FLOW FLOW Figure 4-2 Operation (Air Elimination) Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
- Page 14 Risk of severe personal injury and/or property damage may occur if the bundle and head are not properly supported. Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
- Page 15 THE DIRT PARTICLES FROM THE SYSTEM WATER DIRT PARTICLES FALL OUT OF THE FLOW PATH AND COLLECT IN THE BLOW DOWN VALVE BOTTOM OF THE VESSEL DIRT PARTICLES FLUSHED OUT Figure 4-3 Operation (Dirt Elimination) Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
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Page 16: Maintenance Information
Head Size (150# Flgs.) 2” 6” 3/4” 2.5” 6” 3/4” 3” 6” 3/4” 4” 8” 3/4” 5” 10” 7/8” 6” 12” 7/8” 8” 16” 1” 10” 20” 1 1/8” 12” 24” 1 1/4” Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc... -
Page 17: Parts Ordering/Contact Information
When calling or writing to place a parts order to your representative, it is recommended to have the following items for reference: 1. Part number(s). 2. Description of product(s). 3. Quantity required. 4. National Board Number (If applicable). Copyright © 2014 by Thrush Co Inc...
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