If detailed instructions for special order specifications or options not contained in this manual are required, please contact TLV for full details. 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.
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. 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
This causes the valve to open and air to be automatically discharged through the valve orifice. In this manner, the air vent constantly responds to the amount of liquid flow by automatically adjusting discharge. 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
PRESSURE SHELL DESIGN CONDITIONS, NOT OPERATING CONDITIONS. Configuration Name Body Valve Seat Base Float Valve Holder Coil Spring Siphon Rod Body Gasket Valve Valve Seat Holder O-Ring Snap Ring Vinyl Tube Nameplate Worm Drive Clamp Clamp Screw 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
If there is a problem, determine the cause using the “Troubleshooting” section in this manual. Figure 1 Sample Installation Figure 2 Tolerance Angle for Installation: 5 TLV Micro Air Vent Vinyl Tube Full Bore Ball Valve TLV Y3 Strainer Direction of Water Flow 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
When parts have been removed, or during periodic inspections, use the following table to inspect the parts and replace any that are found to be defective. Procedure Body Gasket, O-ring : Check for warping and damage Valve, Valve Seat : Check for scratches or wear 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
Replace with a new o-ring; be sure to coat the o-ring with heat-resistant grease Table of Tightening Torques Torque Distance Across Flats Part (in) Nm (lbf·ft) Body, Base (11) Valve Seat Holder (5.9) (1 Nm 10 kgcm) 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
Remove the vinyl tube and turn the tip of the valve seat left and right. Remove the snap ring and clean the valve orifice and the valve area with a soft cloth. (The valve is sealed off internally, so there is no need to close the inlet valve.) 172-65168MA-04 (SA3) 1 Oct 2021...
Subject to the limitations set forth below, TLV CO., LTD., a Japanese corporation (“TLV”), warrants that products which are sold by it, TLV International Inc. (“TII”) or one of its group companies excluding TLV Corporation (a corporation of the United States of America), (hereinafter the “Products”) are designed and manufactured by TLV, conform...
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WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY NOT NEGATED HEREBY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DO NOT COVER, AND NEITHER TLV, TII NOR ITS TLV GROUP COMPANIES WILL IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR, INCIDENTAL OR...
Service For Service or Technical Assistance: Contact your TLV representative or your regional TLV office. In Europe: Tel: [49]-(0)7263-9150-0 Daimler-Benz-Straße 16-18, 74915 Waibstadt, Germany Fax: [49]-(0)7263-9150-50 Tel: [44]-(0)1242-227223 Units 7 & 8, Furlong Business Park, Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire GL52 8TW, U.K.
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