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S-015, S-016, S-100 High Pressure, Automatic Air Release Valve The following is a step-by-step narrated description of the A.R.I. S-015, S-016, S-100 High Pressure automatic air valves installation, operation and maintenance processes. A.R.I. S-015, S-016, S-100 are high pressure Automatic Air Release Valves, Installed on pressurized liquid transmission systems.
4. Periodic Maintenance ..........................10 4.1. Preparation ..............................10 4.2. Maintaining the Automatic Air Release valve -A.R.I. S-015 ..............11 4.3. Maintaining the Automatic Air Release valve -A.R.I. S-016, S-100 ............13 4.4. A.R.I. S-016, S-100 - Automatic Air valve – Assembly BOM Table and Drawing ........14...
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Aquestia technicians. If you are not a qualified technician, you must not take any action in reliance upon this document, unless otherwise permitted in writing by Aquestia Aquestia has made every effort to ensure that this document is accurate;...
10. Use the product only for its intended use as designed by Aquestia. Any misuse of the product may lead to undesired damages and may affect your warranty coverage. Please consult with Aquestia prior to any non-regular use of this product and make no change or modification to the product without a prior written consent to be provided by Aquestia at Aquestia's sole discretion.
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. In cases where formal commissioning procedure is required, it should be done by an authorized Aquestia technician prior to the first operation of the product.
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 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.
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 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) •...
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 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.
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 3. Operation A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 High Pressure Automatic Air Release Valve releases accumulated air from the system while it is under pressure. The air release component is designed to automatically release small pockets of air to the atmosphere as they...
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 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.
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 4.2. Maintaining the Automatic Air Release valve -A.R.I. S-015 Refer to the drawing on the next page. Basic, Periodic Maintenance: 1. Shut the isolating valve below the air valve. 2. Unscrew the Cover Bolts of the automatic air release valve slowly, to release accumulated pressure.
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IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 A.R.I. S-015 - Automatic Air valve – Assembly BOM Table and Drawing Air Release Outlet Circlip Cover O-Ring Orifice seat Rolling Seal Lever Roll-Pin Float O-Ring Bolts, Nuts & Washers Body Adaptor...
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 4.3. Maintaining the Automatic Air Release valve -A.R.I. S-016, S-100 Refer to the drawing on the next page. Basic, Periodic Maintenance: 8. Shut the isolating valve below the air valve. 9. Unscrew the Cover Bolts of the automatic air release valve slowly, to release accumulated pressure.
IOM A.R.I. S-015 S-016 S-100 5. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Causes Solution Shut the isolating valve, wait a Leakage from the Small Orifice A. Debris or scale buildup on the Rolling Seal. minute, and open it again, very B. Torn Rolling Seal.
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