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K060.IOM.ENG01
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
AIR & VACUUM AIR VALVE MODEL K-060
The following is a step-by-step narrated description of the A.R.I. K-060 Air & Vacuum valve installation,
operation and maintenance processes.
The K-060 Air & Vacuum valve is designed to automatically discharge or admit large volumes of air during the
filling or draining of a pipeline or piping system. This valve will open to relieve negative pressures whenever
water column separation occurs.
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- Page 1 The K-060 Air & Vacuum valve is designed to automatically discharge or admit large volumes of air during the filling or draining of a pipeline or piping system. This valve will open to relieve negative pressures whenever...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................3 Safety Instructions - General ........................... 3 Safety Instructions - Handling ..........................3 Safety Instructions - Installation ..........................3 Safety Instructions - Commissioning and Operation .................... 4 Safety Instructions - Maintenance .......................... 4 Safety Instructions - Before returning to regular operation .................. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions - General A.R.I. products always operate as components in a larger system. It is essential for the system designers, installers, operators and maintenance personnel to comply with all the relevant safety standards. Installation, operation or maintenance of the product should be done only by qualified workers, technicians and/or contractors using only good engineering practices, complying with and observing all conventional safety instructions in order to minimize risk and/or danger and/or hazard to workers, the public or to property in the vicinity in accordance with all relevant local standards. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions - Commissioning And Operation
Safety Instructions - Commissioning and Operation Read carefully the operation instructions prior to any attempt to operate the product. Observe the safety stickers on the product and never perform any operation contradicting the instructions given. In order to achieve maximum performance and smooth operation of the product, it is crucial to perform the startup and first operation procedures exactly as described in this manual. -
Page 5: Installation
2. INSTALLATION Important: Before performing any work on the air valve make sure that all workers on site are familiar with the safety instructions and the relevant local and general safety instructions and work regulations. 2.1. Installation Recommendations Single Air Valve on an Isolating Valve at 45° to Air Valve outlet Two Air Valves on a shared Isolating Valve. -
Page 6: Conventions And Measurements
2.2. Conventions and Measurements This paragraph presents and explains the terms and measurements used for the Installation process. Isolation D = Diameter of pipeline Valve d = diameter of riser H = Height of riser on the pipeline (Measured from crown of pipeline) •... -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
2.3. Installation Instructions 1. Flush the system before installing the air valve to avoid any debris or sharp objects getting into the air valve. 2. Carefully remove the air valve from the shipping package. Unload all air valves carefully to a sturdy level surface taking care not to drop them. -
Page 8: Operation
3. OPERATION The Air & Vacuum component, with the large orifice, discharges air at high flow rates during the filling of the system, and admits air into the system, at high flow rates, during system’s drainage and at water column separation. -
Page 9: Periodic Maintenance
4. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Please note that the periodic maintenance of the air valve is an integral part of the proper pipeline maintenance regime; it should be maintained at least once a year in accordance with the quality and composition of the fluid in the system. Important: Before performing any work on the air valve, make sure that all workers on site are familiar with the safety instructions as appear chapter of this document and with all the relevant local and general safety instructions, standards and work regulations. - Page 10 AIR & VACUUM VALVE - ASSEMBLY BOM TABLE AND DRAWING Cover Assembly Float O-ring Bolts & Nuts Body...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
5. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Causes Remedy Leakage from the Large Orifice Dirt particles stuck on the Orifice Seal, Orifice Shut the isolating valve, wait a minute, Seat, or on the Float and open it again, very fast. If leaking continues, follow steps for: 4.2 Maintenance - Air &... -
Page 12: Limited Warranty
6. A.R.I. LIMITED WARRANTY A.R.I. Standard International Warranty A.R.I. manufactured products are guaranteed to be free from defect in material and/or workmanship and to perform as advertised when properly installed, used and maintained in accordance with current instructions, written or verbal. Should any item prove defective within the time period set forth for that item(s), but in any case not later than within 12 (Twelve) months of that product having left A.R.I.’s premises, and subject to receipt by A.R.I.
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